17 Days Mount Kailash Trek via Simikot (Humla) is the most unique type of trekking which you will experience while going to Tibet’s Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, via the Humla valley in Nepal’s western part. Our trek will start from Simikot and we continue to travel west along the mighty Zangpo River to reach Mt. Kailash, where we will take ‘kora’ (holy-circuit) trek of the mountain. This is a great opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the locals, unique traditional lifestyle, and making it the most unforgettable trekking experience.
If you are traveling in June then, you have the chance to see the Saga Dawa Festival (the most important festival in western Tibet), held once a year during the full moon. Tibetans from all over the country flock to Mt Kailash for the ritual raising of a prayer-flag pole, which foretells the fortunes of the country for the next year. Saga Dawa is a carnival of Tibetan music, chants and Tibetan products brought to sell, an event not to be missed.
USD 4000 / person based on group size of two
NOTE: Rate decreases as group size increases
Day | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Kathmandu Arrival (1300m) Overnight stay – Hotel | Airport pickup and transfer to Hotel. A short briefing about Mt. Kailash Trek. |
2 | Kathmandu Sightseeing. Overnight stay – Hotel | Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by AC transportation (vary upon group size) Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, swayambhunath and Patan. |
3 | Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Overnight stay – Hotel | Fly to Nepalgunj by domestic air & transfer to Hotel or drive to Surkhet( 2 hrs) and stay at hotel. |
4 | Nepalgunj to Simikot(3500m) | Take a flight to Simikot and O/N stay. |
5 | Simikot to Dharapori (2300m) | Trek to Dharapori from Simikot and overnight stay at a camp. |
6 | Dharapori to Sallekhola (2700m) | Trek to Sallekhola from Dharapori and overnight stay at a camp. |
7 | Sallekhola to Tumkot Khola(2800m) | Trek to Tumkot Khola from Sallekhola and overnight stay at a camp. |
8 | Tumkot Khola to ship ship (4300m) | Trek to ship ship from Tumkot overnight stay at a camp. |
9 | Shipship to Hilsa (4325) – drive to Taklakot (3720m) | Reach to Hilsa by trekking and then further trek around half an hour and reach at Sher (Nepal-Tibet border).We will have visa formality process and then drive to Taklakot |
10 | Taklakot to Mansarovar Lake (4560m) Overnight stay – Lodge | You will see your first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake after 3 hrs drive to Mansarovar vai Rakshas Tal Lake. Drive (90 kms) Take holy bath and stay at side Lodge. |
11 | Mansarovar Lake to Darchen (4600m – 110km) Overnight stay – Lodge | For most of the day you are free for Pooja and Hawan. You can take a dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day for spiritual activities. We will drive to Darchen after Mansarovar parikrama (110 km – 2.3 hrs) and stay there. If Asthapad visit is “Opened” by Chinese Government, then you can take excursion to Asthapad & Nandi Parvat with extra cost. From Asthapad you can see a best & closest view of Mount Kailash. It is almost 20 minutes drive to reach Asthapad. |
12 | Darchen to Dirapuk (4890m – 20km) First day of Kora Overnight stay – Lodge | After short drive (8 km) from Darchen, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yamdwar. Then trek to Dirapuk which is 12km trek. Today is the first day of your Kailash Parikrama where you have to walk for about 6 to 7 hours. You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash. |
13 | Dirapuk to Zhulthulphuk (4760m – 22km) Overnight stay – Lodge | rek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass to Zuthulpuk total of 22km trek. This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gauri kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk. |
14 | Zuthulpuk to Dongba (overnight stay – lodge) | We will trek around 8 kms and reach to the point where the Coach will be waiting for us. Then we will drive to Darchen. After lunch, we will drive to dongba |
15 | Dongba to Nyalam Overnight stay – Lodge | Drive back to Nyalam. From today we will be leaving this holy place and return back to Kathmandu |
16 | Drive Kathmandu from Nyalam Overnight stay at Hotel | Drive to Kodari, Chinese border. After custom formalities we will continue drive to Kathmandu for about 4hr (120km) |
17 | Transfer to Kathmandu Airport | Fly back home. We will drop you at Kathmandu Airport. Additional Optional Trip: Mountain flight,Nepal tour etc |
Place | Min Deg C | Max Deg C | Distance | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu | 15 | 30 | 1350 m | |
Nepalgunj | 22 | 38 | 784 kms 1 hrs Flight | 150 m |
Simikot | 5 | 18 | 1 hrs Flight | 3250 m |
Hilsa | 5 | 18 | 68 kms 20 mins Flight | 3500 m |
Khojarnath | 5 | 18 | 15 kms | 3700 m |
Purang | 5 | 22 | 20 kms | 3750 m |
Mansarovar | 0 | 22 | 80 kms | 4654 m |
Darchen | 0 | 22 | 30 kms | 4754 m |
Asthapad – Nandi Parvat | -5 | 16 | 3 kms | 4900 m |
Yamdwar Tarboche Shresong | 0 | 22 | 7 kms | |
Dadapuri | 0 | 22 | 80 kms |
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City | Nights | Hotel | Mode of Transportation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu | 3 | 3 Star Hotels: Hotel Vaishali, Hotel Gangjong, Or Similar Hotels (Twin Sharing) | Sightseeing by AC Coach KTM – Border by Non-AC Coach |
Nepalgunj | 1 | 3 Star Hotel: Hotel Siddhartha or similar | |
Simikot | 1 | Standard Hotel | |
Tibet | 11 | Guest House / Lodge (Sharing Basis) | Luxury AC Coach |
| Visa Type / Requirements | Indian Passport Holders | Non-Indian Passport Holders |
|---|---|---|
| Nepali Visa Immigration Nepal | Not Required Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi | Required -Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. |
| Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit | Required -Send Passport to Delhi Agent 7 working days before tour start date | Required - Original Passport is required 3 working days before tour start date |
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