Kailash Tour Via Simikot

On the arrival day, reception at the Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Guided tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visiting Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple) Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.

Collecting trekking gears and information about the Mount Kailash  Mansarovar via Simikot Trek itinerary

Scenic flight to Nepalgunj in the morning and hotel transfer. Exploring the socio-cultural sites of the marketplace of Terai region. Bageshwori Temple is a must-visit place

Scenic flight to Simikot, the administrative headquarters of Humla district. Enjoy the Himalayas of the far western Nepal and Tibetan Plateau. Trek through the rugged trails up and down along the dense forests. Then, along the banks of the Karnali River, which is the longest river of Nepal. Set up tented camp at Dharapuri.

Scenery trek following the cliffy trail along the Karnali River enjoying the natural waterfalls. Don’t forget to pack some readymade food as you don’t find teahouses en route.

Trek along the peach and pine forests enjoying the amazing vistas of Mt. APi, Mt. Saipal, and a lush valley. Leaving the trail to Limi Valley trek, ascend towards Yalbang Monastery.

Enjoy the enchanting view; talk to the monks and even participate in the daily rites in the evening if allowed.

Follow the cliffy trails above the Karnali River and pass through scenic ethnic villages like Anger and Muchu. Muchu is one of the largest human settlement areas of this region. Side trip to an old monastery for acclimatization.

Cross a suspension bridge and follow the windy trail enjoying the enthralling sight of the barren landscapes and Mt. Saipal. Cross the most picturesque village Yari to reach Thado Dhunga.

Begin the trek as early as you can to avoid the strong wind at Nara La Pass from where you can see the captivating view of Tibetan Plateau. From Hilsa, move further by sharing a private jeep with other trekkers. Mind not to carry anything like book, journal, pamphlet, etc. against the Chinese Government

Drive ahead via Darchen relishing the jaw-dropping scenery of the Tibetan Plateau, Mt. Gurla Mandata, Rakshas Lake, Mansarovar Lake and Mt. Kailash.

After taking bath at a hot spring and enough rest, go to visit the Cave Monastery. It is the very shrine used to Padmashambhava for meditation. Take circumambulation of the Buddhist Cemetery Hill for three times as well. Overnight at Tirthapuri tented camp.

Visit the Guru Dem Cave and a newly constructed Bon monastery on the way. Within 45 minutes of the journey, you enter the wild valley of Khyunglung Kingdom.

After the tented camp set up and taking enough rest, move to explore the ancient kingdom of the Bonpos. It is hidden on the foot of the Mountains across the Sutlej River. You see the ruins of ancient palaces and hundreds of caves there. 

Drive past Chomo La Pass to reach Tholing. After lunch, roam around the hidden kingdom of Guge (Tsaparang) people. You see the ruins of the ancient landmarks and the massive destruction of the war.

Visit the White and Red Monasteries of Tholing renovated after the end of the territorial wars. Overnight stay at a Tibetan guesthouse here.

Drive back to Darchen, a town located at the bottom of Mt. Kailash. Take day trip to Gangda and Sirliung Gompa by taking necessary permits. Also visit Tibetan Medicine Center and Darchen town for acclimatization purpose.

As it is the first day of Mount Kailash Kora (Circumambulation), your trekking begins up to Tarpoche teahouses. By loading the camping stuffs on a truck or yaks, march ahead towards Diraphuk. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the north face of Holy Mount Kailash from the camp site.

The second day of the Holy Kora is the most difficult and interesting day as well. You trek through Dolmo La Pass, the highest pass in the world. Dedicated to the female deity, this pass is decorated with the colourful prayer flags.

To avoid the blizzard or unfavourable circumstances, you must cross the pass even before the dawn.  When at Zuthuphuk, visit some cave monasteries as well.

The last day of the Kora, exit towards the Barka Plain Valley via Darchen. Then, drive towards Lake Mansarovar in a private jeep or by sharing with other travellers.

In about 40 minutes, you get to the holy lake of Hindus, Buddhists, Bons and Jains equivalently. This is the holiest pilgrimage site in the world for the Hindus that they reach once in a lifetime!

Also, don’t forget to visit the Chiu Monastery (also called “Bird Monastery”) nearby Mansarovar Lake. The view of the holy lake from this foothill gompa is beyond description!

Today’s drive is quite long between Mansarovar to Saga. The road passes through HorQui and across the Mayum La Pass (5,225m). Relish the alluring view of small towns like Zhongba and Paryang.

The Chinese tour and trekking guides escort you up to Kerung, the border between Nepal and Tibetan Autonomous Region. By completing the immigration process, you drive further to Syabrubesi, the  gateway to Langtang Valley trek or Ganesh Himal trek.

Roadway journey to Kathmandu via the Pasang Lhamu Highway. The amazing vistas of the snowcapped peaks of Langtang region, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu region.

Relocation to the hotel after arriving in Kathmandu. Relaxation or party for the successful completion of Kailash trek via Hilsa Simikot. Alternatively, go for shopping garments or relics.

In the evening, farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant enjoying the cultural performaces.

The Kathmandu Airport transfer by the representative of the agency as per the flight schedule.