Jumla Trek
Remote western Nepal, where few trekkers ever go.
- 11 daysDuration
- 3,055 mHighest point
- ModerateLevel
01Overview
6 highlights
Go off the beaten path to the western part of Nepal, Jumla, which is a great blend of people, nature, and culture.
Highlights
- Airport to airport itinerary
- Stay at Ethico Retreat
- Going off the beaten path to experience village life and homestays
- Remote classical Himalaya and least exposed trekking area
- The isolated settlements of western Nepal
- A place where culture blends well with the natural beauty
02Itinerary
11 days, airport to airport
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.
Day 2Orientation and city tour
Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.
- Day 3Fly to Nepalgunj to Jumla- trek to Dilli Chaur
- Day 4Trek to Muhari
- Day 5Trek to Patrassi Base Camp and back to Muhari
- Day 6Trek to Jumla
- Day 7Trek to Chhumchaur
- Day 8Trek to Jumla
- Day 9Fly to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu
Day 10Rest and debrief
Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.
Day 11Depart
A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.
03Map
Jumla to Dillichaur to Muhari to Patrasi Base Camp and more
- 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 9–11 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
- 2JumlaDays 3, 6, 8 · Fly via Nepalgunj · 2,370 m
- 3DillichaurDay 3
- 4MuhariDays 4–5
- 5Patrasi Base CampDay 5
- 6ChhumchaurDay 7
The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Camps are placed approximately. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 200 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.
04Photos
5 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
05What's included
9 things included, 8 to plan yourself
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
- Orientation with your guide
- A Kathmandu city tour
- All private transport on the trek
- All meals and lodging on the trek
- Guide fees
- National park fees
- Government taxes and trekking permits
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance
- Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
- Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu not listed above
- Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
06Services
Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons
Airport pickup and drop-off
Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.
Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan
A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.
A local guide
Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.
Transport, permits and fees
Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.
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