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Api Saipal Himal Trek is for those trekkers/hikers who want to visit remote and unspoiled area of Nepal. It lies in far western region of Nepal. The name Api is came from Tibetan word, which means grandmother. This route is still off touristy and very few tourists have visited this area. Api saipal Himal trek gives the great opportunity to explore the real wilderness of nature of Nepal. Besides these, it offers the massive mountains view, cultural diversity, beautiful forests, rapid rivers, mysterious culture and off beaten trail. While on the trail you can enjoy the spectacular views of Api Himal (7132m), Saipal {7031m} Mt. Thado Dhunga Tuppa (5368m), Mt. Nandadevi (7817m), Rajamba (6537m) and other peaks as well.

Api Saipal base camp trekking via Simikot required special permit. Most of trekking agencies operate this trekking via Mahendranagar where you have to drive a long journey at least 15 hours one way. Chala will be the last settlement from this route. And here, keep to their child with tight by fixed rope for not to fall down from house during parents away from house {in day time} on Api Saipal Himal trek.

Api Saipal Himal trek via Mahendranagar, even though Api Himal trek is the adventures trek from this place is equally popular among those travelers who are interested in bird watching. And agriculture is the main occupation of the local people of this area. Kali Dhunga Lake is a famous holy lake of this area which is about 2 hours walking from the Api Himal Base Camp. Bramin, Chhetri, Mahara, Bohora, Thekare, Jhakari and Lohar are the local community of this region. Normally, they have their own different language and culture. They are not able to speak fluent Nepali language as well. A nomad community known as “Raute” is also found here. They speak their own language and they used to live in caves in the past. During summer they ascend up to Api Himal Base Camp and during winter they descend to Terai and reach as far as Indian boarder.