Kailash Tour via Simikot
Situated in-between the border of Nepal and Tibet, Kailash Mountain is one of the most famous mountains among trekkers all around the world. This awe-inspiring trek will also provide a great opportunity for its trekkers to encounter with exotic Tibetan cultures, old and ancient monasteries, and vibrant settlements.
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Overview
If you are raring to go and enjoy an exotic and fascinating tour of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, and the holiest and most delightfully natural and culturally rich site at Kailash, at the edge of Tibet and Nepal, then please let us know. We are here to make your dreams come true. Situated in-between the border of Nepal and Tibet, Kailash Mountain is one of the most famous mountains among trekkers all around the world. This awe-inspiring trek will also provide a great opportunity for its trekkers to encounter with exotic Tibetan cultures, old and ancient monasteries, and vibrant settlements. Mt. Kailash, at a height of 6714 meters, is also known as Tise, Kang Rinpoche, and Kailasa, which is held as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Hindu people consider ‘Bonpos’ a dwelling spot of Lord Shiva, Kailash peak as a holy nine-story Swastika peak burning from heaven, while Buddhist people consider Kailash Peak as a word ridge of the immense Mandala of Boddhisatvas and Dhyani-Buddhas.
The Kailash Tour trek via Simikot!
After an exploration of the major Kathmandu sightseeing hotspots including Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunth Temple, Royal Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Boudhanath Stupa, the excellent journey of the Kailash Tour via Simikot begins with an amazing flight to Nepalgunj, where you can witness wonderful scenery of white and green mountains. This fascinating journey to Kailash will provide you with one of the most rewarding tour experiences in the remote areas of western Nepal. As you reach Nepalgunj, a city in the western Terai plains, you will take domestic flight for Simikot and officially begin the trek to Kailash by following and exploring ancient pilgrimage routes and trade links. During your trek, you will cross the border to Tibet. As you pass by several villages, you will reach Garuda Valley, a famous place of the Tibetan civilization, where the Bon religion was born long before Buddhism was introduced. Here you can explore the place and experience its rich history. You will also get an opportunity to explore Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. These both are a major attractions of this trek, where adventurers will get to explore the great natural, cultural, and religious significance of the place. After exploring, you will head to Lhasa and end your trek there.
The best time to trek
Most travelers prefer the summer to explore Kailash Tour via Simikot. The summer happens from May to September, which are ideal months to undertake this journey. In this season, the weather and temperature are pleasant with a moderate climate. You will find the average temperature around 0 to 20C. Enrich yourself on the Kailash Tour.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu with visa and trip preparation
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour
Day 04: Fly to Simikot (2,985 m/9,790 ft) and trek to Dharapori (2,360 m/7,740 ft) 4 – 6 hours
Day 05: Dharapori to Kermi (2,860 m/9,383 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Kermi to Yalbang (2,879 m/9,445 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073 m/10,082 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 08: Tumkot to Yari (3,663 m/12,017 ft): 6 – 7 hours
Day 09: Yari to Hilsa (3,647 m/11,965 ft) via Nara La pass: 5 – 6 hours
Day 10: Hilsa to Purang (3,772 m/12,375 ft): 2 – 3 hours
Day 11: Purang to Montser (4,450 m/14,599 ft) and sightseeing in Tirtapuri: 3 – 4 hours
Day 12: Sightseeing of Garuda Valley, then transfer to Darchen (4,560 m/14,956 ft): 3 – 4 hours
Day 13: First day of Kora: hiking to Dira Puk Monastery (5120 m/16,792 ft), 5 – 6 hours
Day 14: Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-Puk (4790 m/15,765 ft): 18km, 6 – 7 hours
Day 15: Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen (4,560 m/15,000 ft): 14km, 3 – 4 hours and transfer to Manasarovar
Day 16: Tour of the Mansarovar Lake
Day 17: Mansarovar to Saga (4,600 m/15,088 ft) 495 km, 8 – 9 hours
Day 18: Saga to Shigatse (3,900 m/12,795 ft): 445km, 8-9 hours
Day 19: Shigatse to Lhasa (3,650 m/11,972 ft): 265km, 4-5 hours
Day 20: Final Departure
- An experienced English-speaking guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
- An assistant guide depending on the groups size, (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- 2 times Hot shower anytime during the trek
- 10 Gb Everest link wifi card for internet access
- All government and local taxes
- 2 times Battery charging anytime during the trek
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu
- Domestic flights and airport departure taxes (you are allowed to carry a maximum of 15 kg
- luggage altogether in the duffel bag)
- 3 nights accommodation (2 before/ 1 after) with breakfast
- Down jacket, sleeping bag, Real Sherpa Adventures duffel bag and T-shirt
- All accommodation in good lodges during the trek
- Medical Kit carried by the guide
- All necessary paperwork and permits
- All meals during the trek
- Nepal/Tibet Visa fee (please bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photographs)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Any Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, drinking water, shower, bar bills etc)
Quick Enquiry for Kailash Tour via Simikot
[contact-form-7 id="3933" title="Product"]- Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02 Free day in Kathmandu with visa and trip preparation
- Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour
- Day 04 Fly to Simikot (2,985 m/9,790 ft) and trek to Dharapori (2,360 m/7,740 ft) 4 - 6 hours
- Day 05 Dharapori to Kermi (2,860 m/9,383 ft): 5 - 6 hours
- Day 06 Kermi to Yalbang (2,879 m/9,445 ft): 5 - 6 hours
- Day 07 Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073 m/10,082 ft): 5 - 6 hours
- Day 08 Tumkot to Yari (3,663 m/12,017 ft): 6 - 7 hours
- Day 09 Yari to Hilsa (3,647 m/11,965 ft) via Nara La pass: 5 - 6 hours
- Day 10 Hilsa to Purang (3,772 m/12,375 ft): 2 - 3 hours
- Day 11 Purang to Montser (4,450 m/14,599 ft) and sightseeing in Tirtapuri: 3 - 4 hours
- Day 12 Sightseeing of Garuda Valley, then transfer to Darchen (4,560 m/14,956 ft): 3 - 4 hours
- Day 13 First day of Kora: hiking to Dira Puk Monastery (5120 m/16,792 ft), 5 - 6 hours
- Day 14 Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-puk (4790 m/15,765 ft): 18 km, 6 - 7 hours
- Day 15 Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen (4,560 m/15,000 ft): 14 km, 3 - 4 hours and transfer to Manasarovar
- Day 16 Tour of the Mansarovar Lake
- Day 17 Mansarovar to Saga (4,600 m/15,088 ft) 495 km, 8 – 9 hours
- Day 18 Saga to Shigatse (3,900 m/12,795 ft): 445 km, 8-9 hours
- Day 19 Shigatse to Lhasa (3,650 m/11,972 ft): 265 km, 4-5 hours
- Day 20 Final Departure
Accommodation in Kathmandu will be in a 3 or 4-star hotel.
Accommodation during the trek will be in tea house or lodges. Some accommodations at lower altitudes offer fully equipped rooms with electricity, western toilet facility, wi-fi, and hot showers. Whereas some tea houses, especially at the higher altitude offer very basic kind of services.
You will be accommodated on a twin-basis during the trek. Most single rooms have twin beds with some basic furniture like a small table or a chair. If you want a single room for yourself, let us know in advance before the trek.
Normally, beds contain pillow and sheets. Almost all tea houses provide blankets but it is advisable to use your sleeping bag which will be provided by us in case it becomes too cold.
Some tea houses especially those at lower altitudes have proper western toilets. As you move higher some tea houses use squat toilet facilities. Also, it is important to know that some tea houses do not provide toilet paper in the toilets.
In higher altitudes, you will usually have to pay extra for charting electronic devices or taking a hot shower. Laundry services are also available in some lodges at an extra price. Wifi cards can also be bought at these lodges. There are multiple options available depending on the data limit and speed.
- An experienced English-speaking guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
- An assistant guide depending on the groups size, (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- 2 times Hot shower anytime during the trek
- 10 Gb Everest link wifi card for internet access
- All government and local taxes
- 2 times Battery charging anytime during the trek
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu
- Domestic flights and airport departure taxes (you are allowed to carry a maximum of 15 kg
- luggage altogether in the duffel bag)
- 3 nights accommodation (2 before/ 1 after) in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Down jacket, sleeping bag, Real Sherpa Adventures duffel bag, and T-shirt
- All accommodation in good lodges during the trek
- Medical Kit carried by the guide
- All necessary paperwork and permits
- All meals during the trek
- Nepal Visa fee (please bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photographs)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Any Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, bar bills etc)
