Discover the Hidden Gem of Lapchi Kang

This trek takes you to the secluded Lapchi Kang, a region teeming with biodiversity and rich folklore, rarely visited by tourists. It’s a Buddhist pilgrimage site, famous for Milarepa’s cave, offering a unique Himalayan experience. Nestled between Nepal and Tibet, it’s a spiritual hub, considered sacred alongside Kailash and Tsari.

Lapchi Trek Overview

The Lapchi Trek is designed to give you a full experience of this visually extraordinary and geographically isolated area. Rich in flora, wildlife, and folklore, it remains largely untouched by tourists and scientists. Lapchi Kang is a small Himalayan range lying like a twisted backbone between the road to Tibet and the vast Himalayan valley of Rowaling. This trek is just remote enough to be overlooked by most travelers and not high enough to attract mountaineers. In this isolated wilderness, Milarepa, an ancient Tibetan magician, once retreated to a cave, surviving on stinging nettles and gradually turning green. The region’s twisted hills, rock spires, and sheer cliffs create an ideal habitat for the elusive snow leopard. The trek follows the Tama Khosi river from Jagat to Lamanabagar, where the main trail diverges, leading through dense bamboo and cloud forests to the isolated Lapchi Kang, beneath the unclimbed rock spire of Ama Bamare and the imposing rock face of Kookur Raja Darra (King Dog Ridge). This trek is truly unique!

Lapchi Trek Details

The Lapchi trekking trail is located in the Rolwaling region along the Nepal-Tibet border. It offers a chance to explore some of Nepal’s least visited and most captivating hidden gems. Lapchi is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site where the renowned Tibetan Yogi Milarepa lived and performed miracles, leaving behind sacred marks like footprints. Protected by the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, the Lapchi trek requires a special GCA permit and TIMS. It is considered a sacred Buddhist adventure.

Milarepa, a Buddhist yogi, poet, singer, and ancient Tibetan magician, adds to the region’s spiritual significance. According to Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu texts, Lapchi Kang is one of three holy mountains in Jambudvipa, alongside Kailash and Tsari. These mountains are revered as paramount spiritual sites for both Buddhists and Hindus. The holy Lapchi Mountain, located in eastern Nepal at approximately 4,850 meters, can be explored from the Nepal side without the need for a Tibet visa or permit, making it an accessible and affordable adventure.

Best Time to Trek

The optimal time for a Lapchi trek is from March to October. Known as Milarepa’s Hermitage, Lapchi features numerous cave hermitages. Our trekking itinerary, organized from Lamabaagar, follows the Tama Koshi river through dense bamboo and cloud forests to the remote areas of Lapchi Kang, beneath the unclimbed rock spire of Ama Bamare and the awe-inspiring rock face of Cookur.

Lapchi Trek Itinerary

Our standard 7-night, 8-day itinerary is designed for Buddhist pilgrims and short-time trekkers, offering a straightforward journey to and from Lapchi Valley. For those seeking a more adventurous experience, we propose an 11-day loop route. Below is an 11-day fully supported camping trek, priced at USD 1499 per person for a minimum of two participants, including all necessary arrangements.

Your safety is paramount. While we strive to adhere to the planned itinerary, our leaders may make necessary adjustments due to unforeseen natural events. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

This trek can be combined with the Rolwaling Valley Trek or extended to include Bigu Gompa, offering a blend of cultural and natural wonders through rural villages. We can arrange your trek as a basic camping, teahouse, or homestay experience, allowing you to immerse in local culture and traditions. For a more comfortable adventure, we also offer fully supported camping treks.

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