Api Himal Base Camp Trek
DURATION11 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE3900 meter | TRIP GRADEModerate |
GROUP SIZEMin. 2-14 Pax. | AccommodationTea House | TRANSPORTFlight & Jeep | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
Do you want to explore the untouched beauty of Himalaya? The Far western region of Nepal offers the stunning beauty of mountains, pasture, rivers, lakes, diverse plants and animals through Api Himal trek. We are here with detailed information on Api base camp trek, itinerary, cost, distance and location.
Api Himal is located in 30.004258° N and 80.927902° E in Gurans Himal, far western Nepal. It is the part of Himalaya that rises to 7132 m standing as the highest peak of the landscape in Darchula District. Api Himal trek itinerary encloses the off beaten trial overwhelmed with natural beauty resembling Heaven. The remoteness, Himalayan life, organic food and eternal peace of Api Himal worth it.
The Api Himal base camp is located in 3900 m where we can enjoy the panoramic view of Nampa Himal, Babai Himal, Api Himal and many more mountains of Gurans Himal range. We can see the origin point of Chamelia River on the base of Api Himal. The large valley surrounded by snow capped Himalaya and mountains is great to explore. The diverse flora blooming on the pasture between the mountain ranges, lakes and glaciers are attractions of Api base camp. There are three lakes: Kali dhunga tal, Ringdepani tal, Joge tal that can be visited from Api base camp. We can also visit Nampa base camp and Api viewpoint from the base camp.
Api Himal base camp trek itinerary includes seven days walking route whereas we need four more days for driving to Makarigaad and return Kathmandu. There are both options for driving or flight to Dhangadi from Kathmandu. If you want budget friendly trek, then driving to Dhangadi is the best option. Otherwise, we can choose flight to Dhangadi for shortening the route.
Highlights
- Api Himal base camp and Nampa base camp
- Amazing view of Api Himal, Nampa Himal, Babai Himal, and Guras Himal range
- Explore Kali dhunga tal, Ringdepani tal, Joge tal
- Seti village, Nali village, Simar and Dhauliodar
- Origin of Chamelia river
- Explore the off beaten trial
Api Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary
The trekking to Api Himal base camp begins after your arrival in Nepal. We will meet in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and drive to the Hotel. The warm welcome and briefing of the trek occurs in the Hotel. You will meet your guide in the evening. You can do your last-minute shopping in Thamel.
After having breakfast, we will drive to the airport and take flights to Dhangadi. After reaching the airport we will have our lunch and start driving towards Attariya. The distance from Dhangadi to Attaria is 13 km far from Dhangadi. We will reach Attariya within half an hour. Then we will take a rest in Attariya and be ready to drive to Gokuleshwor. It takes around 8 hours to reach Gokuleshwor, the beautiful city of Darchula.
We will start our journey to Makargaad after having breakfast in Gokuleshwor. It takes around five hours to reach Makargaad covering the distance around 65 kilometers. We can get good facility of tea houses for night stay in Makarigaad.
Trekking route to Api Himal base camp begins from Makarigaad. We will ascend towards Ghusa village and enjoy the beauty of far western Nepal. The amazing view of mountain ranges, high hills and traditional houses, terrace farming makes the trekking great to Siti village. The four stored mud houses resemble the traditional life of western Nepal. The great hospitality of Siti villager’s touches us. The homestay gives a comfortable night stay that gives relief from the tiredness of today’s trek.
After having breakfst, the house owner will put us tika and give farewell. We will start our trek to Dhauliodar. Passing through Siti village, Perish danda, we will descend towards Chameliya river. We will reach Bhattar village after walking 15 minutes from Siti. It takes around three hours to reach Chirchire (2550m) where we can have our lunch. The stone paved stairs, forest trial, spring, and diverse plants and animals are common components we passes through until reaching Dhauliodar. We can enjoy the amazing view of Rokhapu Himal, Chamelia river, and forest trail before reaching Simar. It takes around an hour to reach Simar (2900m) from Chirchire.
Ascending and descending trial through forest and bank of Chemeliya river led us to Dhauliodar. The glimpse of Api Himal will be visible after walking few miles from Domal. The ascending trial and with reduced vegetation bring change in trial. We can have amazing views of mountains from the route to Dhuli odar.
We can reach Api Base camp within 2 hours from Dhuliodar. The early morning walk can lead us to base camp for viewing sunrise. We should cross the river, and hills to reach the base camp. Api Himal base camp encompasses large and wide valley surrounded by Api and Nampa mountain ranges.
The Kali dhunga tal, Ringdepani tal, glacier, Kumari Mountain, babai Himal, Joge tal around Api Himal is great to explore. The origin point of Chamelia river from the base of Api Himal is amazing where we can see bubbling of water inside the river. The transparent water shows the image of mountain.
We can climb Api Himal viewpoint for panoramic view of mountain ranges and Api valley. The volleyball ground and cricket ground offer us to play volleyball and cricket during the day time. We will enjoy the entire day in Api base camp. We can also visit Nampa base camp within an hour from Api Himal base camp. Our soul will flourish with the beauty of Himalayan surroundings of Api Himal base camp.
It is believed that lord Shiva has meditated in Api Himal base camp after spending certain time in Kailash. Therefore, there is cultural value in the base camp where we can see temple being worshipped by Hindus.
After having breakfast in Api base camp we will trek down to Simar passing through Dhouliodar, Domal. The bank of Chamelia river remind us its origin point and great beauty around it. The temple, stone tap and crystal clear water in the base of Api Himal always remains in our memory. It takes around five hour to reach Simar then we will take rest for night day.
We will return from Simar after having breakfast. Following the forest trial, stone stairs and passing through diffierent villages we will reach Naali village for nigh stay.
The last day of trekking begins with farewell from Naali village. We will trek down to Makarigaad and enjoy the last night stay in Far western Nepal.
We will drive to Attariya from Makarigaad with lifetime memory of Api Himal trek. It takes around 14 hours to reach Attaria.
We will wake up early in the morning and drive to Dhangadi airport for a flight to Kathmandu. The trek will be completed after reaching Kathmandu.
Api Himal Base Camp Trek Cost and Date
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FAQs
We can get Api Himal trek permit from the Tourism Board Nepal. We need a copy of the passport and two passport-size photos. The trekking agency will provide the permit, clearing all formalities.
No, the Api Himal trekking is not a difficult trek; it is a moderate trek that can be done by all the trekkers who love trekking in the mountains. The trial is easy, covering stone stairs, forest trails, uphills, and downhills. We should walk around 6, 7 hours during the trekking period.
We should walk for seven days starting from Makarigaad and returning to Makarigaad after trekking to the Api base camp. Overall, we should walk 6-7 hours each day, covering the distance around 12–14 km. Thus, the Api Himal treks distance is around 65-75 km.
The temperature remains moderate during day time but night remains freezing colder in base camp. The land surface remains full of snow during winter. Day temperature ranges from 20-25 ℃ while the night remains colder with temperature less than - 10℃.
Yes, we can get a tea house on the Api Himal trekking route, but there are a limited number of tea houses. There were not any tea houses before 2023 AD, and trekkers should do camping. Currently, the tea houses in different locations have made it easier to reach the Api Himal base camp without difficulty for a night stay.
The difficulty of Api Himal trek is moderate. It is off beaten trekking where we can enjoy the beauty of traditional houses, undisturbed trekking route and peaceful environment.
Api Himal trek cost is 2100 $.
The height of Mount Api is 7,132 m.
We can view amazing, picturesque of Api and Nampa Himal, Guras Himal range, Kali dhunga lake, Chamelia river’s origin point from the Api Himal base camp. Besides, there are two tea houses, cricket ground, volleyball ground, wide valley and viewpoint. We can also visit Nampa base camp from Api base camp within an hour.
More Info
Api Himal trek is newly developed trekking in Far western Nepal. There were no tea houses in the Api Himal trekking route before 2023 AD. There are two tea houses available in base camp where we can spend the night. There are two sites, Chirchire and Simar where we can spend overnight in tea house before reaching Dhuliodar. Here is more information regarding Api Himal trekking.
Accommodation
There are tea houses on the trekking route to Api Himal. Normal tea houses are available in Api Himal base camp where we can spend over Night. Similarly, Dhouliodar, Simar, and Chirchire are accommodation site in the forest route to base camp. Besides, villages like Siti provides homestay with best hospitality.
Permit
We need Api Nampa conservation area permit and TIMS (trekking information management system) card to do Api Base Camp trek. We can get both of these cards in Nepal tourism board Kathmandu. TIMS card can be obtained from Pokhara as well.
Food
We will get organic food on the Api Himal trekking route. Three meals a day is available. We will get breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in each tea house.
Transportation
Since, Api Himal is located in far western region, we should travel a long distance to reach the starting point of the trek from Kathmandu. There are both air ways and road way available to reach Dhangadi. After reaching Dhangadi we can drive to Attaria or Gokuleshwor. Next day we should drive to Makarigaad, the place from where the trek starts. Similary, we will follow the same route to return Kathmandu.
We can reach Darchula easily from India. Therefore, it is the nearest trekking route for Indians, where they can enjoy the untouched beauty of Far western Nepal.
Altitude sickness
The Api Himal trek covers the highest altitude of 3900 m with less chance of altitude sickness. We should walk in an easy pace to be safe from altitude sickness. Drinking plenty of water, walking slowly, and not gaining high altitude in a short duration of time can prevent altitude sickness.
Water
There is enough source of water in Api himal trekking route. Even though we should carry water bottles and feel it before leaving tea houses so that we can hydrate ourselves during the walk.
Difficulties of Api Himal trek
Api Himal base camp trek is a moderate trek with a well-organized route and accommodation. It is an off-beaten trek where we can see the least development, a few tea houses, and enjoy the organic food. There is less chance of altitude sickness. The trekking trial seems easy to those who are repeating the mountain trek.
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