Saipal Base Camp Nature Trail
Grade: moderate
Duration: 18 days
Maximum elevation: 4500m
The trek starts from Simikot towards the Karnali river bank through Thakuri, and Bhotia settlements. Traditional
village settings, indigenous crop fields and the rich age-old
monasteries are some of the features of the trail that leads in to the
majestic view of the Saipal Himal (7035m) that resembles a sleeping
golden ox. The rich flora and fauna add to the grandeur of the
mountain.
Itinerary:
| Day
1 |
Arrival Kathmandu - transfer hotel - tour briefing |
| Day
2 |
Sight seeing in Kathmandu |
| Day
3 |
Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj |
| Day
4 |
Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot |
| Day 5 |
Trek Simikot to Dharapori |
| Day 6 |
Trek Dharapori to Chhoila |
| Day 7 |
Chhoila to Palang Le [Thothory Pass 4500m] |
| Day 8 |
Palang Le to Kairang |
| Day 9 |
Kairang to Saipal Base camp |
| Day 10 |
Exploration of Base camp |
| Day 11 |
Saipal Base camp to Labuk Depsa |
| Day 12 |
Labuk Depsa to Chala village |
| Day 13 |
Chala Village to Yalbang |
| Day 14 |
Yalbang to Kermi |
| Day 15 |
Kermi to Majgaun |
| Day 16 |
Majgaun to Simikot |
| Day 17 |
Fly to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu |
| Day 18 |
Extra day in Kathmandu. |
| Day 19 |
Departure. |
