An outstanding valley that nestles isolated in the western mountains, Sinja Valley was once and for a long time a capital city of 12^th to 14^th century powerful western Malla or Khasa kingdom – as per the archaeological evidences found during the excavations. The Khasa kingdom split into twenty-two hundred petty kingdoms after the 14^th century, which was later unified as Nepal during late 18^th century.

In a very close proximity to Sinja Valley, there are few other sites in the western Nepal, that have some kind of connection with Khasa Kingdom, which include Surkhet Valley, Kankre Bihar and Dullu, where evidence of ancient civilization have been found. Pancha Dewal, Stone columns and the ruins of palaces found in these landmarks clearly state that these destinations in the past had huge cultural significance. Being at the ideal location within the Northern route linking Gangetic Plains to Western Tibet and the Silk Route, these places might have been considered important by then rulers.

Having so many places of historic significance, Sinja Valley was incorporated in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Excavations carried out together by Department of Archeology and Cambridge University discovered the remains of old palaces, temples like Kanak Sundari, Tripura Sundari and the old settlements in and around Sinja Valley.

At Sinja noteworthy loop of monumental stone columns were discovered encircling the remains of the early settlements with a Malla doorway and steps. Underneath the ground earthen pipes were found, that justify the presence of modern water supply techniques in the region. In the caves across Hima River at Sinja ancient votive Buddhist chaityas and cliff inscriptions were discovered. Until the date, the ancient culture has huge religious significance as in many Stony Dewals or temples the ancient rites of the Masto (Shamans) are practiced.

It is Sinja Valley where the present Nepali language originated. Devanagari script from the 13th Century was discovered on the cliffs in and around Dullu, which are probably the earliest inscriptions of Devnagari Lipi found in Nepal.

Jumla Rara & Sinja Valley Trek with us is an ideal opportunity for trekkers of all kinds. For nature lovers, we have included the heaven on earth itself, Rara Lake. For trek lovers, it is a week long walk in the wilderness of remote west. For cultural aficionados, the nomadic culture that can be witnessed in the villages of Jumla are worthwhile exploring and for the people who prefer understanding the history of a new place, Sinja can be the ideal place. So folks, if you prefer to trek along the off the beaten trail, where nature, culture and historical aspects are choke-full  book a trip and we assure you will get to enjoy the trip of your lifetime.