Mount Kailash Tour Via Simikot
- 17 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 20
Adult
Description
After reaching an agreement in 1993 between the Nepal and China Governments, the border between the two countries has been open for trekking. While it had been a route for Nepalese pilgrims for many years, foreign trekkers were never allowed to trek from Nepal into Tibet.
The journey through Humla, Nepal’s highest, northernmost, and most remote district, is culturally and scenically rewarding. A trip to Mt Kailash has always been regarded as a pilgrimage. It satisfies the romantic in us that the pilgrimage to Kailash is a difficult one.
We have combined such a nice adventure tour with the opening up of the border crossing between Nepal and Tibet via Taklakot (Purang), Mt. Kailash is now accessible for foreign trekkers with 6 days of trekking from the beautiful region of Simikot (3900 M). For this trek we follow the Humla Karnali route and trek through rice and wheat fields, through the surging waters of the Humla Karnali, meet well-educated friendly monks who speak excellent English, and yes, see some of the finest views nature has to offer.
Duration
17 Days
Group Size
10
Trip Information
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Trek Type |
Tea House Lodge/Camping Trek |
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Trek Grade |
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Total Days |
17 Days |
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Trek Duration |
10 Days |
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Max. Altitude |
4580 m (Darchen) |
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Best Season |
Spring: Mar-Apr-May Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov |
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Flight to Nepalgunj. Stay Overnight Hotel.
Day 02: Flight to Simikot. Commence the trek to Tuling (3hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 03: Continue trek to Kermi (5 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 04: Continue trek to Yangar (6 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 05: Continue trek to Muchu (6 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 06: Continue trek to Yari (5 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Tibet Portion
Day 07: Meet the group at the Shara border, and drive on to Purang (3780m.). (50kms, 2hrs). Hotel.
Day 08: Continue to Manasarovar Lake (4500 meters). (90kms, 3hrs) . Camp Overnight.
Day 09: Continue to Darchen (4580 meters). (30kms, 01hr). Overnight Guesthouse.
Trekking
Day 10: Start trek. 14kms, 7 to 8hrs. Camp.
Day 11: Trek. 4680 meters. Camp.
Day 12: Complete the trek (15kms / 03 to 04 hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 13: Spare day to explore the surroundings of the Mansarovar Lake. CampOvernight.
Start Returning
Day 14: Drive to Paryang (4700 meters). (292 kms / 08 to 09 hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 15: Drive to Saga (4600 meters). (252 kms / 07 to 08 hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 16: Drive to Nyalam (3750m) 240 Kms / 6-7 Hrs. Guest house
Day 17: Drive downhill to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the group's final leg of the journey to Kathmandu (1300m) 150 Kms / 8-9 Hrs.
Maps
Included
- Airport transfers
- Twin sharing accommodations in tourist standard hotels including breakfast
- Travel permits and visa fee
- Monastery entrance fee
- Meals 3 times a day during the trek
- Accommodation in 2 men tent and porters during the trekking period
- Transportation by Land cruiser and supporting truck.
Excluded
- Urgent visa fee
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Photography charges
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
- Insurance of any kind, including travel/medical insurance and emergency evacuation costs.
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