Limi Valley
In Nepali: लिमी उपत्यका · Also known as: Halji · Til · Jang · लिमी
The Limi valley, reached over the 4,900 m Nyalu La, holds three villages — Til, Halji and Jang — whose people follow Tibetan Buddhism and a way of life based on yak herding and trade across the border. Halji's Rinchenling monastery is believed to date back around a thousand years.
Wild yak, blue sheep, snow leopards and wolves roam the high country. The Limi valley loop from Simikot, returning via Hilsa, takes about two weeks and is one of Nepal's most remote treks; a restricted-area permit is required.
What to see and do
Visit the ancient Rinchenling monastery in Halji with its old murals and statues, the villages of Til and Jang with their stone houses, and the hot springs near Jang. Watch for wild yak and blue sheep on the high pastures, and enjoy views of the Kailash range from the passes.
Good to know
This is a fully supported camping trek of around two weeks through very remote country. A restricted-area permit and licensed guide are required. The season is short: May to October.
Quick answers
- Where is Limi Valley?
- Limi Valley is in Humla district, Karnali Province, in the Himal belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Limi Valley?
- About 3,700 m (12,140 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Limi Valley?
- For a 16-day trip from Dhangadhi, about NPR 160,000 (≈ US$1,185) per person on a budget, or NPR 183,000 (≈ US$1,355) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food, permits, a guide and porter. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 67,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Limi Valley?
- Plan 14 nights there for the trek; with travel from Dhangadhi and back, about 16 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Limi Valley?
- Yes. Foreign visitors need a restricted-area permit of about US$50 per person per week, issued only through a licensed trekking agency.
- Do I need a guide for Limi Valley?
- Yes. Restricted areas can only be visited with a licensed guide, in a group of at least two.
- When is the best time to visit Limi Valley?
- May–October
- How do I get to Limi Valley?
- About two weeks' trek from Simikot. It is about 200 km (straight line) from Dhangadhi, and usually reached by flight.
- What is Limi Valley called in Nepali?
- लिमी उपत्यका
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