In the far northwest corner of Nepal, tucked against the Tibetan border, the Limi Valley is one of the most remote inhabited places in the Himalaya. Its three villages, Til, Halji and Jang, have changed little in centuries. Here, Tibetan Buddhist traditions, stone houses and an ancient way of life endure along an old trade route between Nepal and Tibet.

The journey begins with flights to Nepalgunj and on to Simikot, the small hilltop headquarters of Humla. From there, you follow the Karnali river north through forests and farming villages, passing the hot springs at Kermi and the monastery at Yalbang. Crossing the Nara La brings you down to Hilsa, a tiny settlement on the Tibetan border.

From Hilsa, the trail turns east into the Limi Valley. In Halji, you visit Rinchenling Gompa, a monastery said to be around a thousand years old, and you spend time with families who still farm, herd yaks and trade much as their ancestors did. The final challenge is the Nyalu La Pass, at about 4,950 m, with sweeping views across a wild landscape of high lakes and snow peaks, before you descend to rejoin the Karnali valley and return to Simikot.

With no teahouse network beyond the lower valley, this is a fully supported camping trek. Our experienced guides, cooks and porters take care of everything, so you can focus on one of Nepal's last truly wild journeys.