Simikot Kailash Trek

Today is a rest day, and you will be taken to different places in Kathmandu for sightseeing. Also, our representatives will give you basic information about plans, places, and precautions for the trip. You can stroll in the street of Thamel later in the day.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Hotel

1,301 m / 4,268 ft

We take a flight to Nepalgunj, the western part of Nepal. Nepalgunj is a town near the Indian border. This place is an exciting town that shows diverse cultures, locally produced food, and ethnic villages.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Hotel

1 Maola

We fly to Simikot (40 minutes) and get wanderlust to the beauty of the mountains. Here, we can experience indigenous people and their culture, close to the Tibetans. From Simikot, we ascend and then descend to the trails to Tuling. We walk through the virgin jungles and villages along the Karnali River, which leads to Dharapuri.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

2,985 m / 9,793 ft

6 Maola

We walk on flat trails along the Karnali River. We can see fields cultivated with rice, potatoes, buckwheat, etc. There are two hot springs near Kermi which can relieve your body aches. You can see Buddhist monasteries called Laikyo Gumba and Lhundrup Choeling Gumba once you get to Kermi.
O/N at Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinne

Nyumba ya Tiyi 

2,860 m / 9,383 ft

Maola 5-6

We ascend to the steep trails to reach a small pass and cross a suspension bridge over the Salli River. You can see amazing views of the Pine trees and the Karnali River. You can also experience a monastery called Namkha Khyung Dzong.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

2,879 m / 9,446 ft

6 Maola

We ascend further and see big pine trees along the way. Upon reaching Tumkot, we can visit Dhungkar Choezom Gumba, the critical Sakya monastery in the Tibetan region.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

3,073 m / 10,082 ft

6 Maola

Today is the most accessible yet most incredible trail over the Karnali River. After an hour’s hike, we experience a topography, vegetation, and temperature change. Due to differences in climate, you will see short and low bushes rather than trees in the way.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

3,663 m / 12,018 ft

6 Maola

After trekking for the day, we finally reached the Nara La Pass (4620m), where the landscapes resemble Tibet. We can see the Tibetan plains and the Yari village. Then, we descend until we reach Hilsa, a point for pilgrims to go to Mt Kailash

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

3,647 m / 11,965 ft

Maola 5-6

We cross a bridge at Hilsa and ascend from Hilsa to Purang, bypassing Rinzing Zangpo Gumpa and Kangye Village along our trails. After reaching Purang, we will see Purang Gumba and Buddhist paintings of the 12th century.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

3,772 m / 12,375 ft

Maola 2-3

After passing Rakshas and Mansarover lakes, we reach Monster. After a while, we visited Tirtapuri, located northwest of Mount Kailash. We can see Tirthapuri hot springs consisting of Guru Rinpoche’s footprint. Later, we return to Monster.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

4,450 m / 14,600 ft

4 Maola

After 2 hours, we reach Garuda Valley, southwest of Mt. Kailash. We can see the cradle of Tibetan civilization during the reign of the Shang Shung kings. Afterwards, we move to Darchen, a small town in front of Mount Kailash.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

4,560 m / 14,961 ft

3 - 4 Maola

We walk in a valley through walls of red rocks and cross plains to Shershong. Later, cross a bridge that leads us to Chhuku Gumba and then to Dirapuk. Here you can see the fantastic view of Mt. Kailash (6638m).

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

5,120 m / 16,798 ft

5 - 6 Maola

Today is the tricky part: we climb Dolma-la pass(5750m). We can see five-coloured praying flags. We descend to Dzutul-puk, and we experience amazing Thungje Zinbu and caves.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

4,790 m / 15,715 ft

6 –7 Hours

We walk towards Barka plain. After the holy Kora of Mt.Kailash at Darchen, we drive to Mansarovar Lake, which holds religious importance to Hindus and Buddhists. The lake is the significance of purity and spiritual belief.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

4,560 m / 14,961 ft

3 - 4 Maola

Today, we take a tour of Mansarovar, which has a circumference of 90km, making it one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. It is believed that drinking or taking the holy dip in the lake will clear up your sins. We circle the lake in a vehicle and later visit Chui Gumba.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

7 - 8 Maola

We drive through Hor Quo and Mayum La pass(5200m), where we can see small towns like Zhongba and Paryang. The journey takes us 270km from Mansarovar to Paryang and connects Saga, 255km from Paryang.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

4,600 m / 15,092 ft

8 - 9 Maola

We drive from Saga to Nyalam for 2 hours and again to Zhangmu, the border town of Tibet.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Nyumba ya Tiyi

3,750 m / 12,303 ft

4 - 5 Maola

After being checked at the border, our representatives will pick you up from the Chinese Friendship Bridge and drive you back to Kathmandu.

Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

Hotel

4 - 5 Maola

Today, you will head back to your home country. After breakfast, our representative will leave you at the airport 3 hours before the scheduled time.

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