Humla synonymously known as the Hidden Himalaya of Nepal is one of the remotest districts of Nepal. Shimmering in rain shadows of Mt. Saipal and Tibetan plateau to the north is one of the wonderful places to make adventure journey in Nepal.
The northern high land valleys of Humla are inhabited by an ethnic group which has close ties with Tibet, in terms of culture, tradition and landscape. Inhabitants in the high valleys of Humla are also the follower or adherent to Bon and Tibetan Buddhism. Oppositely, the people living in lower valleys are Khas ethnic people, who has adherent to Hinduism and Shamanism.
As Humla is a mountainous district of Western Nepal, it is home to several peaks and mountains. That why, Humla region could be one of the best destinations for mountaineering admirers. Scattering from west to East, there are several named and unnamed peaks and mountains which land marking the borderline could be the best options for adventure seeker. Some of the Humla peaks and Mountains are towering in the wild and high valleys of Humla.
From east Phirankoph Chuli (6730m), and Mt. Saipal or Saipal Chuli (7030m), are the highest peaks in Humla. Access point to climb these peaks is the Simikot, a capital town of Humla district.
Following the Phirankoph Chuli (6730m), and Mt.Saipal or Saipal Chuli (7030m) the Nalankhar Himla range is another iconic mountain range lies on the West-north of the Simikot. In this range Kandumbu (6219m) and Nala Himal (6422m), Nangkasya (5835m) and Nalakangkar (5913m) are prominent peaks of Nalankhar Himal range. To the north of Simikot, on the atop of Limi valley, in Chandi Himal and Limi Himal range there are several peaks with no name. Among them, Changwathang (6130m) is a popular peak which was climbed by few groups.
Further following the borderline mark of Nepal and Tibet, Kangun Himal (6042m) and Changla Himal 6563m are northernmost high peaks in Humla. To the North – east of simikot, Gorakh Himal (6105m) Asajya Tuppa (6265m), Apsi (6254m), and Langtachen (6270m).
Humla could cater many opportunities for peak climbing. Many peaks above 6000m, are still unexplored and unnamed. Let’s come join to explore the virgin, unexplored and unnamed peaks and mountains in Humla with Himalayan Companion.
