Trip Facts

Duration

14 days

Trip Grade

Difficult

Group Size

2-12

Highlights

  • Remote and untouched trails through the Karnali and Dolpo region
  • Trekking adventures to Shey Phoksundo Lake, Rara Lake, and Upper Dolpo
  • Ancient Bonpo culture, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and traditional salt trade routes
  • Explore the Great Himalayan Trail’s most secluded section
  • Wild terrain, rare blue sheep, snow leopards, and centuries-old villages
  • Authentic experience away from commercial tourism
  • High Himalayan passes, dramatic landscapes, and alpine meadows

Overview

The Nepal Mid-Western Himalaya Region is where raw wilderness meets deep-rooted culture. Stretching across Karnali Province and parts of Dolpo, this region is a hidden gem for trekkers looking for less-trodden paths. Unlike the busy Everest or Annapurna trails, the mid-west offers solitude, serenity, and authentic mountain life. You’ll walk through remote trails that connect ancient villages, sacred lakes, and high passes, where yak caravans once followed salt trade routes to Tibet.

Home to Rara Lake, Nepal’s largest lake, and the enchanting Shey Phoksundo Lake, the region offers breathtaking natural beauty. Along with Tibetan Buddhism, Bonpo practices and animistic ideas are mixed together in this area. The area is still very primitive, so it feels like the edge of the world. It’s perfect for experienced hikers who value getting in touch with nature and culture over comfort.

The walks here are rough, rewarding, and really take you into the world. Eco Himalaya offers expertly organized trekking experiences throughout this untouched part of Nepal, ensuring safety, authenticity, and deep local insight. Whether you’re hiking through alpine pastures, standing on a windswept pass, or listening to prayer chants in a Dolpo monastery, the Mid-Western Himalaya gives you a glimpse of Nepal few ever see.

FAQs

This region stretches across Karnali Province and western Dolpo, including areas like Rara, Phoksundo, and Humla. It’s west of the Annapurna range and north of the Terai plains.

While Rara Lake is beginner-friendly, most treks like Upper Dolpo or the Great Himalayan Trail require prior trekking experience and strong fitness.

Most treks start with a domestic flight to Nepalgunj, followed by smaller flights or long jeep rides to Jumla, Talcha, or Juphal. We manage all transport logistics.

No, because permits are limited, you need to have a licensed guide. In Dolpo and other mid-west areas, it is against the law to go on a trip by yourself without the right paperwork.

We specialise in treks that aren't on the beaten path, and our local guides know the area's history, geography, and safety rules inside and out.