The Saipal Himal Base camp trek involves navigating the best routes, essential tips, and a suggested itinerary to guide you from Nepalgunj to the base camp. Whether you're an experienced trekker or a novice adventurer, you can make your expedition to the stunning Saipal Himal Base Camp a memorable experience.
If you have decided to undertake this adventure that hasn’t been explored yet then here is the detailed information to reach Saipal Himal Base Camp. The adventure journey includes both travel by air and trekking.
LAND IN NEPAL
The first step to start your journey is to land in Nepal. Kathmandu, the capital city of the nation is the main entry point for all international travelers. Thus you have to booked a flight to Kathmandu.
FLIGHT FROM KATHMANDU TO NEPALGUNG
Once you have landed in Kathmandu, you can explore the city. Meanwhile, you also need to prepare yourself for the trekking. You can purchase all the essential gear and equipment for the trek. The next day you have to fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. It takes 50 min to reach Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. Nepalgunj lies in the Terai region close to Indian borders. It is quite hot during summer days here.
FLIGHT FROM NEPALGANG TO SIMKOT
Now it’s time to leave the Nepalgunj humidity and head towards the Himalayan region. You need to take a flight from Nepalgunj to Simkot. It will take almost 35 minutes to reach Simkot from Nepalgunj by flight.
TREKKING TO SAIPAL HIMAL BASE CAMP
A real adventure journey begins from the Simkot. You need to trek for nearly 15 days from Simkot village to Saipal Himal Base Camp. The journey takes fifteen days, starting with gentle climbs through the towns of Chipra and Raya, to reach Saipal Himal Base Camp from Simikot. It travels over tough terrain and passes that provide expansive landscapes, such as Khadikhani Pass (4,300m) close to Lampato. The major highlights of the trek include trekking through high-altitude terrain like Sakya Lagna (4,700m) and descending to settlements like Chala and Yalbang, as well as trips to the Eastern and North Saipal Base Camps. The trip ends with a hike back to Simikot, completing an arduous but worthwhile round through isolated Himalayan scenery.
FLY BACK TO SIMKOT – NEPALGUNG – KATHMANDU
It’s time to fly back to Kathmandu with a bag full of wonderful memories. On the 19th day of the trek, you need to fly back to Kathmandu. Firstly you have to fly to Nepalgunj from Simkot. Then, take a flight to Kathmandu. It will take almost 1 hour 30 min for the entire journey.
Here is the overview of the itinerary, however, the itinerary can be customized according to your preference. Our teams of experts are here to help you build a suitable itinerary according to your choice. We can customize it having the discussion with our entire team members.
PLANNED ITINERARY FOR SAIPAL HIMAL BASE CAMP TREK
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DAYS
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ACTIVITIES
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DAY 1
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ARRIVE IN
KATHMANDU
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DAY 2
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FLIGHT
KATHMANDU — NEPALGUNJ
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DAY 3
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FLIGHT
NEPALGUNJ — SIMIKOT
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DAY 4
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TREKKING
FROM SIMIKOT TO CHIPRA
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DAY 5
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TREKKING
FROM CHIPRA TO RAYA
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DAY 6
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TREKKING
FROM RAYA TO LAMA CHAUR
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DAY 7
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TREKKING FROM LAMA CHAUR — KHADIKHANI PASS
(4,300 M) — LAMPATO
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DAY 8
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TREKKING
FROM LAMPATO TO RANI KHARKA
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DAY 9
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TREKKING
FROM RANI KHARKA — EASTERN SAIPAL BASE CAMP — RANI KHARKA
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DAY 10
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TREKKING
FORM RANI KHARKA TO LEPCHE KHARKA
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DAY 11
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LEPCHE
KHARKA — SAKYA LAGNA (4,700 M) — CHALA
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DAY 12
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TREKKING
FORM CHALA TO PUE KHARKA
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DAY 13
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TREKKING
FROM PUE KHARKA TO NORTH SAIPAL BASE CAMP
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DAY 14
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TREKKING
FROM NORTH SAIPAL BASE CAMP TO KHARANG KHOLA
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DAY 16
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TREKKING
FROM KHARANG KHOLA TO CHALA
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DAY 17:
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TREKKING
FROM CHALA TO YALBANG
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DAY 18:
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TREKKING
FROM YALBANG TO SIMIKOT
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DAY 19:
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FLIGHTS
SIMIKOT — NEPALGUNJ — KATHMANDU
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