Chang La valley nature Trail

Grade: Strenuous
Max altitude: 5300m
Days: 23

Entering from Simikot, (2910m) eastwards into Thehe and Dozam village, the trail follows the Chang river through the lush valleys of medicinal forest products and wild animals reaching the enigmatic view of Changla, (6900m) and the pristine lakes and peaks in the periphery. Finally, the trail winds touching the Limi valley and circulating back into Simikot through Kermi village.

This is a route used by ancient traders and caravan, and now by the herders. For tourists this is a new route to set your foot print.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrival - Hotel transfer, tour briefing Day 2 A full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour Day 3 Fly to Nepalgunj (200m) Day 4 Fly to Simikot Day 5 Trek Simikot to Gyagru (2250m) Day 6 Trek Gyagru to Shambayok (Talla Shanu), Day 7 Trek Shambayok to Dhyugling samba, (3460m) Day 8 Trek Dhyugling samba to Gurukpa, (3930m) Day 9 Trek Gurukpa to Rakarbu, (4250m) Day 10 Trek Rakarbu to Changmathang, (4450m) Day 11 Trek Changmathang to Chang La, (4900m) Day 12 Trek Chang la to Nhewatang Phug, (4390m) Day 13 Trek Nhewatung Phug to Tashi Lung, (4150m) Day 14 Trek Tashi Lung to Phyajang Thang, (4575m) Day 15 Trek Phyajang Thang to Larcha, (4650m) Day 16 Trek Larcha to Risarba Day 17 Trek Risarba to Tangin village Day 18 Trek Tangin village to Simikot Day 19 Fly Simikot to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu. Day 20 Departure.