Kailash Mountain Tour through Simikot is an amazing spiritual journey to the Tibet. The route of this tour from Simikot is the shortest and most practical route for hikers in terms of elevation and distance. This journey offers pilgrims/travellers an opportunity to take in Nepalese and Tibetan sights while also enjoying the rich natural beauty of the region. Additionally, an exploration of the magnificent scenery of Lake Mansarovar is another highlight available with the trip.
Every year, thousands of Hindu and Buddhist devotees/ pilgrims come to worship Mount Kailash and lake as these places hold a religious value. Mansarovar Lake is located just below the Mt. Kailash at the altitude of 4,580 m. According to Hindu belief, Mt. Kailash is the Hindu god Shiva's home,he is believed to reside with Parvati, his consort, here. Bypassing Mount Kailash on foot is considered by pilgrims from various regions to be a sacred ritual practice that will bring them good luck. Hindus and Buddhists both take the walk in a clockwise direction while, the Jain and Bon perform a counterclockwise circumambulation around the peak. The serene landscape surrounding this beautiful snowcapped summit is breathtaking and heavenly.
The tour to the sacred and spiritual mount of Kailash begins at Simikot after an hour flight from Nepalgunj. The tour then takes you on a drive from the vehicle on the east. Here, onwards you cross to Tibet china and travel through magnificent Tibetan countryside and villages before arriving at Mansarovar and completing the sacred Mt. Kailash circumambulation. Taking a holy bath in the Lake and circumnavigating Lord Shiva's residence provides you with sacred spiritual feelings and brings your life closer to Moksha.
Prepare yourself to be enthralled by a tour that is rich in both natural and cultural features, while you will also discover the unspoilt beauty of two countries.
Hotel
Welcome Dinner
A Nepali greeting will be prepared by our hospitable local guide team in the arrival terminal upon your landing beside Nepal’s first international airport resting beside the Pashupati’s holy abode. The receival of you and your personal baggings will then head forward towards a hotel in the touristy alleys of Thamel. Receive another warm reception in a 3 star level hotel accommodation from the staff there before you cosy up in the room for shower and rest. Choose oto enjoy the hotel corridor or take on the strolls of Thamel for money exchange, recluse, eats and bright tourist lights.
Hotel
Breakfast
Before your journey to the Home of Shiva in Kailash, you visit the most revered of 4 Nathas, “Pashupatinath”. Countless lingas and 500 pagodas here house the Pashupati, one of the 4 dhama’s revered in Pashupati, Visit the Temple courtyard and the massif of pagodas dedicated to Hindu Gods here for the blessings you desire. Take a river bank stroll of the Ghat, cremation platform, biggest after Kashi in the whole world for final accession to heavens.
After a ride on a cozy vehicle east lays, “Boudhanath”, revered by Hindus of Nepal and Buddhists of Tibet alike. Enjoy the stroll in the majestic stupa touted to be the second biggest in the entire world. Feed the pigeons, receive the blessings of Buddha, and enjoy a rooftop view of the second UNESCO world heritage on your tour as the sun sets below the stupa. Return to the cozy bed in the hotel you left after breakfast in the morning,for the official Kailash tour kicking off the next day.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
On this day, you will take a flight to Nepalgunj which is about 515 km to the west from Kathmandu. It is an hour flight where you can view the civilization of the sub-tropical lowlands of the Terai. You can explore the market area of this region later, in the evening. Overnight at local lodge.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
After filling yourself with a lovely breakfast, you will fly to Simikot of Humla district from Nepalgunj. The flight offers amazing views of the high Himalayan peaks. Once you land at Simikot, you will be able to see the culture and way of life of the people residing in the western mountains of Nepal. The distance of the spot and straightforwardness in a way of life is just about as great and beguiling as the mountains. We will begin our hike to Dharapori which is pretty much 5 hours journeying distance from Simikot.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
We will trek towards Kermi today after an early morning breakfast. The trail is relatively flat alongside the Karnali River, where we have to pass through cultivation field mainly comprised of barley, buckwheat, rice and potatoes. Taking in and capturing the wonderful sights of the trail, we will reach in Kermi after 5 hours of hiking. Once we reach Kermi, we can visit some Buddhist monasteries- Laikyo Gumba and Lhundrup Choeling Gumba and we can also go for a natural hot spring bath. Overnight at local lodge at Kermi.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Today we will hike for around 5 hours to get to Yalbang, which is at an elevation of 2880 m above the sea level. The trail that we pass today is flat and steep until we reach a small pass and cross a suspension bridge over the Salli River. You can enjoy the views of the beautiful pine trees and the mighty Karnali river from this spot. Similarly, we will come across Namkha Khyung Dzong monastery and pay a short visit there. Overnight at local lodge at Yalbang.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
As we ascend further, we can see that lush green vegetation vanishing with the increase in height. We will only be able to see pine trees and bleak rocky hills. 5 hours of trek will take us o Tumkot, where we will tour the area and visit a monastery there. Overnight at local lodge at Tumkot.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
7 hours Trekking for 7 hours from Tumkot will lead us to Yari, which is relatively an easy trail above the Karnali River. As we reach to the higher elevation, we will notice the difference in the climate, vegetation and lifestyle of the people. You can also notice trees with short height and low junipers. The distant alpine area's general mood will be breathtakingly distinct and equally appealing. Overnight at local lodge at Yari.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Today, we head our way to Hilsa- Nepal Tibet border town. We will hike for about 6 hours passing through different trails and traversing the Nara La pass (4620 m above sea level). We will be welcomed by an amazing view of the beautiful Tibetan plateau and Yari village after crossing the Nara La pass. Overnight at Hilsa.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
We will be entering Tibet today. We will meet our Tibetan guide after crossing the friendship bridge and passing through checkpoints. The guide will take us to Purang. We ascend from Hilsa to Purang and pass Rinzin Zangpo Gompa and Kangje Village along the way. Once we reach Purang, we will visit various monasteries and explore the local area. Overnight stay at Purang.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
A refreshingly quaint walk for 4 hours will end at Montser. On our way there, we will pass across two beautiful lakes Rakshas and Manasarovar. We will then visit Tirthapuri (4510 m) after reaching Rakshas lake. The Tirthapuri Hot Springs are closely related with Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), so pilgrims from different regions come to take bathe in the pool, visit the monastery containing the guru's footprint and dig for healing stones along a one-hour pilgrimage route. After a brief tour to Tirthapuri, we will return back to Purang. Overnight stay at hotel in Purang.
Lodge
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
For the half before the tour involves a short trek to Garuda valley for sightseeing. It is a sacred place, located to the southwest of Mount Kailash, where we can see lots of mysterious caves. There is belief that it was a cradle of the Tibetan civilization during the time of Shang Shung kings, long before Buddhism reached the roof of the world. Later in the evening, we will move to Darchen to spend our night. We will start our parikarama from Darchen on the next day. Overnight stay in Darchen.
Hotel
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Thirteenth sunrise kicks off official attainment of blessing for the Moksh, the round circuit revolution trip of Mount Kailash. The first day after leaving Darchen entails a six-hour journey through a deep valley with red-rock walls. The journey entails a walk through lush green pasture plains of Shersong to a high bridge leading to Chukku Gompa. Afterwards, trail drifts towards Derapuk, final aim of the day, where the north face of the mountain starts arising in the horizon.
Hotel
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Blazing Zephyrs take us to the Highest ridge pass of the Journey today, Dolma pass high elevation of 5650 m. Beat the snow and rock face trail to descend to a little low yet still cloud high location of Zuthulpuk. Gust pass with the wind along the narrow slick path making it to the last point of journey, your hotel in Zuthulpuk.
Hotel
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Last day of Kailash Full circuit revolution, the holy Parikarama. The trek begins with a walking journey back to Darchen for a vehicle ride to Mansarovar Lake. Your once in a lifetime pilgrimage for salvation is completed with a circle trek of the lake and followed with a dip in it. As you wash your sins and wishes away with the trip you head to a hotel stay around Mansarovar Region.
Hotel
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
From the Pristine religious lake of Mansarovar, you drive back to Zangmu. Enjoy the final moments of your stay in Tibet, soak in the hills, pastures, forests, rugged and topped road tracks on the roadside breaks for meals. Reach the airport in Zangmu late in the night.
Hotel
Breakfast
Drive through Tibet to Kathmandu on an 8-hour-long ride through barren hills, green rolling hills, river edge highways to arrive in Kathmandu. Swipe down through your photo collection on your stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Rejuvenate, recharge and pack the collectibles in your bag for a flight back home tomorrow.
Breakfast
We prepare to drop you off safe, sound and securely to the terminal of the airport after final loving good byes.
All entries and departures of the airport trips.
Nepal 3 star standard hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Fulfilling 3 meals in Tibet for the entirety of the trek.
Tea House Accommodations.
Costs charges of overnight crashes in the cozy guest houses of Tibet.
Flight ticket of Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Tibet Visa and permit.
Guide for the whole of the tibet trek with an issued guide permit from the Chinese Government.
Private transportation pick up you from Nepal Tibet border to Kathmandu
Unforeseen/contingent rescue evacuation management process.
Cost of legal natures from government - the charges and tax.
It's a list of items, specifically the gears and equipment that you’ll find as a blessing during your trek for Kailasha Pilgrimage. Be sure to check your luggage has these for an easier life.
Kailash Pilgrim trekkers are recommended to hold onto a document bag so that you can manage the following documents properly:
a. An identifier tags for all purses and bags with personal bios and emergency phone contacts.
b. Spare refill alongside a use-and-throw ball point pen for filling forms in Nepal/Tibet border transits.
c. Passport xerox/photocopies with the actual passport and a pair of two photos.
d. Tickets for vehicle of any nature - railway, bus and/or air.
e. Any crucial or vital document of personal natures.
a. High quality authentic feather down filled sleeping bags.
b. Handy duffel and shoulder carry back pack for travel periods.
c. Money and card clip purses.
d. Weather combating 100% genuine downs.
E. Liners - Fleeces or silks or thermal materials.
f. Trek Poles colloquially walking poles.
g. Handy medical grade water purifying tabs to avoid stomach upsets.
h. Hand guard gel - sanitizers or liquid wash
i. Guards - creams for moisturising lips
J. Glycerines or moisturising ointments to rub on the body
K. Daily toiletry - soap strips and alcoholic wet wipes
l. sun damage prevention blocks or sun screen rubs.
a. Forehead, auricle/ear covering head mitten or caps.
b. Polaroid glacier reflecting goggles.
c. working mens lamp or head lamp.
d. Mouth and ear covering gears like ski masks and the furred ear muffs.
a. Hand palm covering gloves (1 extra thin pair and other extra tick)
b. T- shirts articles 3 or 4.
c. Thermal articles and thick.
d. Vest and Light windshield jumpers.
e. Rainproof or rainshield tec-jackets.
f. Warms sleeper pyjamas to beat chilling winds of the moonlight evenings.
a. Hiking gaiter pants - lengthy and short ones.
b. Comfortable lengthy and short inner underwares.
c. Trousers especially climate-proof.
a. Socks pairs of 2 - lights and thicks.
b. Sandals, slips, and thick trekkers boot .
Guides always carry extra kits for safety but it’s recommended to carry yours for an added prevention.
a. Headache remedy drugs and tabs.
b. Pain relieving drugs, often ibuprofen.
c. Creams for the burns and spray for the sprains.
d. Stomach easing drugs to combat unforeseen upsets.
e. Diamox - the short breath recovery medical aid for high elevation walks. Check with the guide before use.
f. Any preferential antibiotics.
g. Ointments and medic tapes to cover the blisters.
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Kailash Mountain Tour through Simikot is an amazing spiritual journey to the Tibet. The route of this tour from Simikot is the shortest and most practical route for hikers in terms of elevation and distance. This journey offers pilgrims/travellers an opportunity to take in Nepalese and Tibetan sights while also enjoying the rich natural beauty of the region. Additionally, an exploration of the magnificent scenery of Lake Mansarovar is another highlight available with the trip.
Every year, thousands of Hindu and Buddhist devotees/ pilgrims come to worship Mount Kailash and lake as these places hold a religious value. Mansarovar Lake is located just below the Mt. Kailash at the altitude of 4,580 m. According to Hindu belief, Mt. Kailash is the Hindu god Shiva's home,he is believed to reside with Parvati, his consort, here. Bypassing Mount Kailash on foot is considered by pilgrims from various regions to be a sacred ritual practice that will bring them good luck. Hindus and Buddhists both take the walk in a clockwise direction while, the Jain and Bon perform a counterclockwise circumambulation around the peak. The serene landscape surrounding this beautiful snowcapped summit is breathtaking and heavenly.
The tour to the sacred and spiritual mount of Kailash begins at Simikot after an hour flight from Nepalgunj. The tour then takes you on a drive from the vehicle on the east. Here, onwards you cross to Tibet china and travel through magnificent Tibetan countryside and villages before arriving at Mansarovar and completing the sacred Mt. Kailash circumambulation. Taking a holy bath in the Lake and circumnavigating Lord Shiva's residence provides you with sacred spiritual feelings and brings your life closer to Moksha.
Prepare yourself to be enthralled by a tour that is rich in both natural and cultural features, while you will also discover the unspoilt beauty of two countries.
A Nepali greeting will be prepared by our hospitable local guide team in the arrival terminal upon your landing beside Nepal’s first international airport resting beside the Pashupati’s holy abode. The receival of you and your personal baggings will then head forward towards a hotel in the touristy alleys of Thamel. Receive another warm reception in a 3 star level hotel accommodation from the staff there before you cosy up in the room for shower and rest. Choose oto enjoy the hotel corridor or take on the strolls of Thamel for money exchange, recluse, eats and bright tourist lights.
Before your journey to the Home of Shiva in Kailash, you visit the most revered of 4 Nathas, “Pashupatinath”. Countless lingas and 500 pagodas here house the Pashupati, one of the 4 dhama’s revered in Pashupati, Visit the Temple courtyard and the massif of pagodas dedicated to Hindu Gods here for the blessings you desire. Take a river bank stroll of the Ghat, cremation platform, biggest after Kashi in the whole world for final accession to heavens.
After a ride on a cozy vehicle east lays, “Boudhanath”, revered by Hindus of Nepal and Buddhists of Tibet alike. Enjoy the stroll in the majestic stupa touted to be the second biggest in the entire world. Feed the pigeons, receive the blessings of Buddha, and enjoy a rooftop view of the second UNESCO world heritage on your tour as the sun sets below the stupa. Return to the cozy bed in the hotel you left after breakfast in the morning,for the official Kailash tour kicking off the next day.
On this day, you will take a flight to Nepalgunj which is about 515 km to the west from Kathmandu. It is an hour flight where you can view the civilization of the sub-tropical lowlands of the Terai. You can explore the market area of this region later, in the evening. Overnight at local lodge.
After filling yourself with a lovely breakfast, you will fly to Simikot of Humla district from Nepalgunj. The flight offers amazing views of the high Himalayan peaks. Once you land at Simikot, you will be able to see the culture and way of life of the people residing in the western mountains of Nepal. The distance of the spot and straightforwardness in a way of life is just about as great and beguiling as the mountains. We will begin our hike to Dharapori which is pretty much 5 hours journeying distance from Simikot.
We will trek towards Kermi today after an early morning breakfast. The trail is relatively flat alongside the Karnali River, where we have to pass through cultivation field mainly comprised of barley, buckwheat, rice and potatoes. Taking in and capturing the wonderful sights of the trail, we will reach in Kermi after 5 hours of hiking. Once we reach Kermi, we can visit some Buddhist monasteries- Laikyo Gumba and Lhundrup Choeling Gumba and we can also go for a natural hot spring bath. Overnight at local lodge at Kermi.
Today we will hike for around 5 hours to get to Yalbang, which is at an elevation of 2880 m above the sea level. The trail that we pass today is flat and steep until we reach a small pass and cross a suspension bridge over the Salli River. You can enjoy the views of the beautiful pine trees and the mighty Karnali river from this spot. Similarly, we will come across Namkha Khyung Dzong monastery and pay a short visit there. Overnight at local lodge at Yalbang.
As we ascend further, we can see that lush green vegetation vanishing with the increase in height. We will only be able to see pine trees and bleak rocky hills. 5 hours of trek will take us o Tumkot, where we will tour the area and visit a monastery there. Overnight at local lodge at Tumkot.
7 hours Trekking for 7 hours from Tumkot will lead us to Yari, which is relatively an easy trail above the Karnali River. As we reach to the higher elevation, we will notice the difference in the climate, vegetation and lifestyle of the people. You can also notice trees with short height and low junipers. The distant alpine area's general mood will be breathtakingly distinct and equally appealing. Overnight at local lodge at Yari.
Today, we head our way to Hilsa- Nepal Tibet border town. We will hike for about 6 hours passing through different trails and traversing the Nara La pass (4620 m above sea level). We will be welcomed by an amazing view of the beautiful Tibetan plateau and Yari village after crossing the Nara La pass. Overnight at Hilsa.
We will be entering Tibet today. We will meet our Tibetan guide after crossing the friendship bridge and passing through checkpoints. The guide will take us to Purang. We ascend from Hilsa to Purang and pass Rinzin Zangpo Gompa and Kangje Village along the way. Once we reach Purang, we will visit various monasteries and explore the local area. Overnight stay at Purang.
A refreshingly quaint walk for 4 hours will end at Montser. On our way there, we will pass across two beautiful lakes Rakshas and Manasarovar. We will then visit Tirthapuri (4510 m) after reaching Rakshas lake. The Tirthapuri Hot Springs are closely related with Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), so pilgrims from different regions come to take bathe in the pool, visit the monastery containing the guru's footprint and dig for healing stones along a one-hour pilgrimage route. After a brief tour to Tirthapuri, we will return back to Purang. Overnight stay at hotel in Purang.
For the half before the tour involves a short trek to Garuda valley for sightseeing. It is a sacred place, located to the southwest of Mount Kailash, where we can see lots of mysterious caves. There is belief that it was a cradle of the Tibetan civilization during the time of Shang Shung kings, long before Buddhism reached the roof of the world. Later in the evening, we will move to Darchen to spend our night. We will start our parikarama from Darchen on the next day. Overnight stay in Darchen.
Thirteenth sunrise kicks off official attainment of blessing for the Moksh, the round circuit revolution trip of Mount Kailash. The first day after leaving Darchen entails a six-hour journey through a deep valley with red-rock walls. The journey entails a walk through lush green pasture plains of Shersong to a high bridge leading to Chukku Gompa. Afterwards, trail drifts towards Derapuk, final aim of the day, where the north face of the mountain starts arising in the horizon.
Blazing Zephyrs take us to the Highest ridge pass of the Journey today, Dolma pass high elevation of 5650 m. Beat the snow and rock face trail to descend to a little low yet still cloud high location of Zuthulpuk. Gust pass with the wind along the narrow slick path making it to the last point of journey, your hotel in Zuthulpuk.
Last day of Kailash Full circuit revolution, the holy Parikarama. The trek begins with a walking journey back to Darchen for a vehicle ride to Mansarovar Lake. Your once in a lifetime pilgrimage for salvation is completed with a circle trek of the lake and followed with a dip in it. As you wash your sins and wishes away with the trip you head to a hotel stay around Mansarovar Region.
From the Pristine religious lake of Mansarovar, you drive back to Zangmu. Enjoy the final moments of your stay in Tibet, soak in the hills, pastures, forests, rugged and topped road tracks on the roadside breaks for meals. Reach the airport in Zangmu late in the night.
Drive through Tibet to Kathmandu on an 8-hour-long ride through barren hills, green rolling hills, river edge highways to arrive in Kathmandu. Swipe down through your photo collection on your stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Rejuvenate, recharge and pack the collectibles in your bag for a flight back home tomorrow.
We prepare to drop you off safe, sound and securely to the terminal of the airport after final loving good byes.
All entries and departures of the airport trips.
Nepal 3 star standard hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu.
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Fulfilling 3 meals in Tibet for the entirety of the trek.
Tea House Accommodations.
Costs charges of overnight crashes in the cozy guest houses of Tibet.
Flight ticket of Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Tibet Visa and permit.
Guide for the whole of the tibet trek with an issued guide permit from the Chinese Government.
Private transportation pick up you from Nepal Tibet border to Kathmandu
Unforeseen/contingent rescue evacuation management process.
Cost of legal natures from government - the charges and tax.
It's a list of items, specifically the gears and equipment that you’ll find as a blessing during your trek for Kailasha Pilgrimage. Be sure to check your luggage has these for an easier life.
Kailash Pilgrim trekkers are recommended to hold onto a document bag so that you can manage the following documents properly:
a. An identifier tags for all purses and bags with personal bios and emergency phone contacts.
b. Spare refill alongside a use-and-throw ball point pen for filling forms in Nepal/Tibet border transits.
c. Passport xerox/photocopies with the actual passport and a pair of two photos.
d. Tickets for vehicle of any nature - railway, bus and/or air.
e. Any crucial or vital document of personal natures.
a. High quality authentic feather down filled sleeping bags.
b. Handy duffel and shoulder carry back pack for travel periods.
c. Money and card clip purses.
d. Weather combating 100% genuine downs.
E. Liners - Fleeces or silks or thermal materials.
f. Trek Poles colloquially walking poles.
g. Handy medical grade water purifying tabs to avoid stomach upsets.
h. Hand guard gel - sanitizers or liquid wash
i. Guards - creams for moisturising lips
J. Glycerines or moisturising ointments to rub on the body
K. Daily toiletry - soap strips and alcoholic wet wipes
l. sun damage prevention blocks or sun screen rubs.
a. Forehead, auricle/ear covering head mitten or caps.
b. Polaroid glacier reflecting goggles.
c. working mens lamp or head lamp.
d. Mouth and ear covering gears like ski masks and the furred ear muffs.
a. Hand palm covering gloves (1 extra thin pair and other extra tick)
b. T- shirts articles 3 or 4.
c. Thermal articles and thick.
d. Vest and Light windshield jumpers.
e. Rainproof or rainshield tec-jackets.
f. Warms sleeper pyjamas to beat chilling winds of the moonlight evenings.
a. Hiking gaiter pants - lengthy and short ones.
b. Comfortable lengthy and short inner underwares.
c. Trousers especially climate-proof.
a. Socks pairs of 2 - lights and thicks.
b. Sandals, slips, and thick trekkers boot .
Guides always carry extra kits for safety but it’s recommended to carry yours for an added prevention.
a. Headache remedy drugs and tabs.
b. Pain relieving drugs, often ibuprofen.
c. Creams for the burns and spray for the sprains.
d. Stomach easing drugs to combat unforeseen upsets.
e. Diamox - the short breath recovery medical aid for high elevation walks. Check with the guide before use.
f. Any preferential antibiotics.
g. Ointments and medic tapes to cover the blisters.
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