Api Saipal Himal Trek is for those trekkers who want to visit remote and unspoiled areas of Nepal. It lies in far western Nepal. The name Api comes from the Tibetan word, which means grandmother. This route is still off Touristy and very few tourists have visited this area. Api Saipal Himal trek gives the great opportunity to explore the real wilderness of Nepal. Besides these, it offers the massive mountain view, cultural diversity, beautiful forests, rapid rivers, mysterious culture and off...
Api Saipal Himal Trek is for those trekkers who want to visit remote and unspoiled areas of Nepal. It lies in far western Nepal. The name Api comes from the Tibetan word, which means grandmother. This route is still off Touristy and very few tourists have visited this area. Api Saipal Himal trek gives the great opportunity to explore the real wilderness of Nepal. Besides these, it offers the massive mountain view, cultural diversity, beautiful forests, rapid rivers, mysterious culture and off beaten trail. While on the trail you can enjoy the spectacular views of Api Himal (7,132m), Saipal {7,031m}Mt. Thado Dhunga Tuppa (5,368m), Mt. Nanda Devi (7,817m), Rajamba (6,537m) and other peaks. Api Saipal base camp trekking via Simikot required a special permit. Most trekking agencies operate this trekking via Mahendranagar where you have to drive a long journey at least 15 hours one way. Chala will be the last settlement from this route. And here, keep to their child with tight by fixed rope for not to fall down from house during parents away from house {in day time} on Api Saipal Himal trek.
The Api Saipal Himal Trek is best trekked between mid-October and November after the harvest has cleared fields to camp on, as there are no designated campsites. It’s logistically complex; you need to bring your own porters on this trek as locals in this rarely visited region are unfamiliar with foreign trekking routines. A 24 days itinerary runs from Silgadhi (a sealed road reaches Silgadhi from Dhangadhi) through Khaptad National Park to reach the Seti River Valley and the Bajhang District capital of Chainpur, from where you continue on to Saipal Base Camp. There are flights from Chainpur at the end of the trek. If you wish to fly in and out of Chainpur, Budget three weeks. Xtreme Climbers supporting team should move ahead by bus, the fair weather road stops at Tamil Bazaar, about 2 hours from Chainpur. The people of this region are extremely welcoming towards trekkers.
Api Saipal Himal trek via Mahendranagar, even though Api Himal trek is the adventurous trek from this place, is equally popular among those travelers who are interested in bird watching. Agriculture is the main occupation of the local people of this area. Kali Dhunga Lake is a famous holy lake of this area which is about 2 hours walking from the Api Himal Base Camp. Brahmin, Chhetri, Mahara, Bohora, Thekare, Jhakari and Lohar are the local communities of this region. Normally, they have their own different language and culture. They are not able to speak fluent Nepali language as well. A nomad community known as “Raute” is also found here. They speak their own language and they used to live in caves in the past. During summer they ascend up to Api Himal Base Camp and during winter they descend to Terai and reach as far as the Indian border.
- Starting from: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj - Nepalgunj - Dadeldhura
- Ending at: Nepalgunj
- Transportation: By Bus
- Grade / Highest access of the trek: Strenuous / 5,100m.
- Trekking type / Culture encounter: Camping / Sherpa / Tamang
- Himalayan sights: Ganesh Himal, annapurna, manaslu, fishtail, langtang, gosainkunda
- Attractions of the trek: Sarmoche peak, Ramdung peak, Chukyima Go, Bigphrea Go Nup
- Activities / Per day Walking: Trekking / 6 to 7 hours
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Tent
- Minimum Group Size: 2-14 Pax
- Itinerary type: Fixed / Customized
- Best Season: February, March, April, May, October, November
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 3 nights 3* Standard Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast Basis-Twin bed Room.
- Trekking Permit: “TIMS CARD” (Trekking information management system) and The “Api Nampa conservation area entrance fee, Special restricted area permit as per scheduled program and itinerary.
- Domestic Flights and Over Land Transportation: Required necessary domestic flight From-To as well the necessary Tourist or Private Reserved Overland transportation for all members and supporting team.
- Members + Trekking Stuffs and Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs,
- Support Camping Crew: 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and porters and their food & accommodation, salary, equipment and insurance.
- Camping Equipment: Required necessary Trekking camping equipment (VE-25 The North Face Tent, Mattress, Dining, Kitchen, Toilet Tents and entire necessary kitchen utensils etc).
- Camping Gears and Local staff transportation: Entire necessary camping Gears and Local staff ground / flight transportation as per scheduled programmed itinerary.
- Trekking Sherpa Guide: Highly experienced government licensed trekking Sherpa Guide during entire trekking period
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek period.
- Trekking Route Map. A Trekking Route Map will be provided.
- Accommodation: Hotel/lodge/guest house accommodation during the entire trekking and Tented accommodation during Camping period.
- Member Luggage: Up to 15.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by Porters/Mules.
NOTE: Baggage more than 15.Kg p/p will be charged additional with appropriate cost.
- Lodging & Fooding: 3 meals a day (BDL, including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff during the trekking period.
- Porter: Required necessary porters (2.member 1.Porter) (30.kg max).
- Staff Salary and allowance: Equipment allowances and wages for all Nepalese staff & porters, daily wages, Trekking Sherpas Guide, Cooks, and Kitchen assistant, includes equipment, foods & clothing as per program.
- Communication: Radio Walkie Talkie and Thuraya Satellite phone carried by a guide for emergency communication. (SAT Phone available to clients at a cost of $5. USD per minute).
- Comprehensive Medical Kit Bag: Comprehensive medical kit Box will be provided for basic use only.
- TAX and Office Charges: Our service charge and government Taxes.
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Horse renting and additional porters: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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