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Far West & Karnali in July
Peak monsoon. The parks are mostly closed to safaris, rivers are in flood and the Karnali Highway is often cut. Upper Humla, Limi and the drier north remain possible for experienced trekkers with flexible plans, and the high meadows are full of flowers. Most travellers should plan for another season. Leeches, swollen rivers and closed roads make the middle hills hard going until September.
Local tip for July
Keep July for the rain-shadow valleys of upper Humla only.
Where to go in July
Far West & Karnali3,700 mLimi Valley
Three Tibetan villages and an 11th-century monastery on the border
Far West & Karnali2,910 mSimikot
Airstrip town on the old pilgrim and salt route to Kailash
Trips at their best in July
Elsewhere in Nepal in July
Questions
Is July a good time to visit Far West & Karnali?
Peak monsoon. The parks are mostly closed to safaris, rivers are in flood and the Karnali Highway is often cut. Upper Humla, Limi and the drier north remain possible for experienced trekkers with flexible plans, and the high meadows are full of flowers. Most travellers should plan for another season. Leeches, swollen rivers and closed roads make the middle hills hard going until September.
What is the weather like in Far West & Karnali in July?
Heavy monsoon rain; leeches in mid hills. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Far West & Karnali in July?
We suggest Limi Valley, Simikot. Keep July for the rain-shadow valleys of upper Humla only.