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Far West · Established Trail

Saipal Himal South Base Camp Trek

Duration
21 days
Grade
Difficult to challenging
Itinerary
21 days
Section
Far West
About the trail

Saipal Himal South Base Camp Trek

  • Accommodation: Camping, with basic tea house lodges and homestays
Highlights
  • A challenging and rewarding Himalayan journey to the base camp of Mt Saipal (7,031 m), for adventure enthusiasts and cultural explorers
  • Saipal South Base Camp (Raidungi), with close-up views of Mt Saipal and the surrounding peaks from about 4,500 m
  • Surma Sarovar, a serene alpine lake revered for its religious significance
  • Cultural encounters with Bahun, Chhetri and Bhotia communities
  • Rare wildlife — snow leopard, blue sheep and Himalayan birds — among diverse vegetation
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Fly to Dhangadhi

  2. Day 02

    Drive from Dhangadhi to Chainpur

  3. Day 03

    Chainpur to Surma village by jeep

  4. Day 04

    Surma village to Middle Camp

  5. Day 05

    Middle Camp to Surma Sarovar and on to Bire Odar

  6. Day 06

    Rest and exploration day at Bire Odar

  7. Day 07

    Bire Odar to Gaishera

  8. Day 08

    Gaishera to Nilkatti Taal

  9. Day 09

    Nilkatti Taal to Engaldar campsite

  10. Day 10

    Engaldar to Dhauli

  11. Day 11

    Dhauli to Kada

  12. Day 12

    Kada to Khankar Kot

  13. Day 13

    Khankar Kot to Kharre

  14. Day 14

    Kharre to Dotale

  15. Day 15

    Dotale to Saipal South Base Camp (Raidungi)

  16. Day 16

    Saipal South Base Camp to Kharre

  17. Day 17

    Kharre to Dhalan

  18. Day 18

    Dhalan to Kuwa

  19. Day 19

    Kuwa to Chainpur

  20. Day 20

    Chainpur to Dhangadhi

  21. Day 21

    Dhangadhi to Kathmandu by flight