Simikot to Mount Kailash with Central Tibet Tour - 24 Days

Tour / Trek grade: Moderate / Adventure
Maximum Elev.: 5636m.
Trip Length: 24 Days Kathmand to Kathmandu

The opening of the border between Humla in northwest Nepal and Ngari in southwest Tibet in May 1993 marked a turning point in the history of this sleepy backwater. For the visitor, walking the trails of Humla is like passing a parade of the most exotic cultures surviving in Nepal today.

We at highlander have been operating tour and trek of different sizes & duration to different parts of Tibet through Simikot.

In the far west of Tibet, in the province of Ngari and the land of the ‘drokpas’ or nomads of the high plateaus, sits the legendary Mount Kailash, or Kang Rimpoche (‘precious snow-peak’, as known by the Tibetans). Kailash, on 'the roof of the world', is the most sacred mountain in Asia, venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, To complete the Kailash pilgrimage one should bath in the sacred Lake Manasarovar, stunningly set on the Tibetan plateau bordered by the majestic Gurla Mandata.  Mount Kailash itself is 6714m high, and with its four sheer walls, distinctive snow-capped peak, and valleys peppered with brightly-clad Tibetan pilgrims, is an awe-inspiring sight. From it flow four great rivers of Asia: the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra, all of which drain the vast Tibetan Plateau.

After our Kailash trek we'll travel through this amazing country, staying in the best traditional hotels Tibet has to offer. In the towns of Lhatse, Gyantse, Shigatse and Lhasa we explore further monasteries and fully immerse ourselves in the Buddhisculture. Inaddition we will see the higest and biggest lake in Tibet.

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Click here for Mount Kailash & Manasarovar Photo Gallery.
Click here for Mount Kailash Slide Show

Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Kathmandu to Nepalgunj O/N Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Simikot and trek to Dharapari & Camp (2400m) 4 hours
Day 03: Trek to Kermi & Camp (2800m) (Hot Spring visit) 5 hours
Day 04: Trek to Yalbang & Camp (2900m) (Visit Yalbang Monastery) 5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Tumkot on Camp (2950m) (6-7 hours
Day 06: Trek to Thado Dhunga (4100m) (6-7 hours)
Day 07: Rest day in Thado Dhunga for acclamitazation
Day 08: Trek over Nara Pass (4500m) and drive to Purang. (3775 m) O/N GH.
Day 09: Drive to Chiu monastery Manasarovar Lake. (4550m) O/N Camp.
Day 10: Explore Manasarovar Lake. & take bath in hot spring (optional).
O/N Camp.
Day 11: Drive to Darchen (Foot of Mt.Kailash) (4600m O/N GH
Day 12: Trek to Dira Phuk gompa on Camp (5000m)
Day 13: Trek over Dorlma La pass (burning flam rock) [5630m] camp at Khando Shanglham on Camp (4900m)
Day 14: Trek to Darchen and drive to Ngari Phuntshom (4500m) on Camp
Day 15: Drive to Saga on Guest House
Day 16: Drive to Lhatse on Guest House
Day 17: Drive to Shigatse (3900M) sightseeing O/N Hotel
Day 18: Drive to Gyantse (3950M) sightseeing O/N Hotel
Day 19: Drive to Lhasa (3650m) O/N Hotel
Day 20: Lhasa: Depong and Sera monastery. O/N Hotel
Day 21: Lhasa: Potala, Norbulingkha and Jokhang. O/N Hotel
Day 22: Drive to Namtsho Lake and O/N Guest House
Day 23: Explore Namtsho Lake and drive back to Lhasa
Day 24: Drive to Lhasa airport and fly to Kathmandu

Cost: US $ 3600 minimum 2 pax.

Best Time: Late April to Late October

Included in the price

1. Airport pick up / drop services
2. Airfar Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot 250 $
3. Airfare Lhasa-Kathmandu. 295 $
4. Maoist Donation
5. Simikot special permit
6. Full board camping during trek
7. English speaking Tibetan guide
8. Nepalese guide & staff for Camping
9. Mule and Yak or porter for carrying luggage in Nepal and Tibet.
10. New Model land cruiser and support Truck
11. All camping cooking equipment
12. All Entry fees for Kailash and other Monastries in Tibet.
13. Travel permit
14. Tibet visa fee
15. Guest houses in Purang, Darchen, Saga , Lhatse & Namtsho
16. Hotel in Nepalgunj, Shigatse , Gyantse and Lhasa with Breakfast.

Not Included

1. Emergency evacuation if needed
2. Beverages and personal expenses
3. Personal equipments
4. Travel insurance
5. Tips and local donation
6. Anything not mentioned above
7. Excess baggage Kathmandu to Simikot.
8. Lunch and Dinner in Lhatse, Shigatse, Gyantse, Lhasa. & Namtsho.