TAAN to explore new trekking routes in Humla

Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) is set to explore new trekking routes in Humla district.

A team of TAAN is leaving for Nepalgunj on April 2 to explore new trekking routes in the district, said TAAN.

The seven-member team led by second vice president of TAAN Rana Bahadur Khadka includes videographer, report writer, photographer and cartographer. A 19-member group will provide logistics support to the exploration team.

“The team will fly to Simikot airstrip from Nepalgunj and start trek toward Hilsa – the bordering town along Nepal-China border. Then it will enter Mugu district and return to Nepalgunj via Talcha airstrip. The trip is expected to be completed in 23 days.” said the agency.

“We are exploring new side trails for the Great Himalaya Trail. We will explore and recommend a new trekking itinerary for the Humla-Mugu region,” Khadka said. “We will also prepare map of the area plus a documentary trip to promote the area.”

The exploration trip is organised by TAAN and supported by GHT Development Programme under the SNV Nepal.

“We will also hold interactions with local stakeholders in the area. These interactions will help us get feedback and suggestions from the locals,” he added.

Last year, it explored Lumba-Sumba area in the Kanchanjunga region, Lower Manaslu in the Manaslu region and Dolpo in the mid-western region.