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Kailash Tour via Simikot

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Kailash Tour via Simikot is an excellent journey to Mt. Kailash whereby we experience trekking in one of the most remote western parts of Nepal before entering Tibet.  We arrive in Kathmandu and spend a day resting and preparing for the trip and fly to Nepalgunj, a city in the western Terai plains of Nepal the next day. On our Simikot to Kailash journey, we t...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Trek across the ancient pilgrimage route to Mt. Kailash
    • Circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Lake Mansarovar
    • Visit Garuda Valley known to be the cradle of the Tibetan civilization
    • Travel through the trade links across the border of Nepal and Tibet

What's this trip about?

    Kailash Tour via Simikot is an excellent journey to Mt. Kailash whereby we experience trekking in one of the most remote western parts of Nepal before entering Tibet.  We arrive in Kathmandu and spend a day resting and preparing for the trip and fly to Nepalgunj, a city in the western Terai plains of Nepal the next day. On our Simikot to Kailash journey, we travel along ancient pilgrimage routes and trade links, trekking across the border into Tibet. The Tibet tour starts with a visit to the Garuda valley, a place believed to be the cradle of the Tibetan civilization during the ancient times when Bon religion was practiced throughout Tibet, long before Buddhism was introduced. Next, we circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Mansarovar Lake, both of which hold great natural, cultural and religious significance. The Kailash Tour via Simikot ends in Lhasa which is called the ‘cradle of Tibetan civilization.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu, Nepal
End CityKathmandu, Nepal

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Domestic Flights
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Tibet Travel Permit
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

After arriving at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier who will drop us off...

Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu with visa and trip preparation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

We spend the whole day in leisure. If we have any more questions about our trip, we can visit Himalayan Glacier’s office in Thamel after breakfast. We ca...

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel Siddhartha)

2QT4Flight: 1 hour

Maximum Altitude: 150m/492ft

After our short excursion in Kathmandu, we take an hour-long flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, located in Western Nepal. Ne...

Day 4: Fly to Simikot and trek to Dharapani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Flight: 40 min Hiking: 4-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 1,960m/6,431ft

We take a 40-minute flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot and admire the beauty of the soaring mou...

Day 5: Dharapori to Kermi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,860m/9,384ft

Our walk is on relatively flat trails beginning with the trail alongside the Karnali River. We walk along th...

Day 6: Kermi to Yalbang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 2,879m/9,446ft

Today’ trek is a flat and steep ascent until reaching a small pass and crossing a suspension bridge over the...

Day 7: Yalbang to Tumkot

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,073m/10,083ft

We walk on a trail above the Karnali River. As we ascend further, the greenery begins to vanish and so do t...

Day 8: Tumkot to Yari

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,663m/12,018ft

Today’s trek is on a relatively easy trail above the Karnali River. After walking a few miles we begin to n...

Day 9: Yari to Hilsa via Nara La pass

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,620m/15,158ft

We cross the first pass of the trek today, the Nara La pass (4,620m). The vegetation is bleak by now and th...

Day 10: Hilsa to Purang

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 2-3 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,772m/12,376ft

We walk across the Friendship bridge at Hilsa where the Chinese officials will check our permits and passports. We also meet ...

Day 11: Purang to Montser and sightseeing in Tirtapuri

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,510m/14,797ft

On our way to Montser we pass through Rakshas and Mansarover lakes. After reaching Montser, we settle down for a while then visit Tirtapuri (4510m). ...

Day 12: Sightseeing of Garuda Valley, then transfer to Darchen

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,560m/14,961ft

It takes us around 2 hours to reach the Garuda Valley that lies to the southwest of Mt. Kailash. It contains mysterious caves, some of which have nev...

Day 13: First day of Kora: hiking to Dira Puk Monasterys

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 5,120m/16,799ft

Today, we begin our Kora of Mt. Kailash. The first day out of Darchen involves a six-hour hike in a deep valley through walls of red rock. We continu...

Day 14: Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-puk

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 6-7 hrs Travel Distance: 18 km

Maximum Altitude: 4,790m/15,716ft

Today will be the most difficult section of our journey.  We climb Drolma-la Pass at 5,750m/19,910ft. The pass whose name lite...

Day 15: Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen, and transfer to Manasarovar

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Hiking: 3-4 hrs Travel Distance: 14 km Driving: 2 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,590m/15,060ft

We gradually wind out of the valley towards Barka plain. After completing the holy Kora of Mount Kailash at Dar...

Day 16: Tour of the Mansarovar Lake

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Today, we circumambulate the beautiful Mansarovar Lake which has a circumference of 90 km making it one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. The belief is that the Kora of Mount Kailash is completed only ...

Day 17: Mansarovar to Saga

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel)

Travel Distance: 495 km Driving: 8-9 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft

Today, we have to accomplish a long drive from Mansarovar to Saga traversing through the sacred historic Chiu...

Day 18: Saga to Shigatse

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel (Gesar Hotel)

Travel Distance: 445 km Driving: 8-9 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,900m/12,796ft

From Saga we travel to Shigatse via Latse. Our trail will be along the Tsangpo River in a region crisscrossed by ...

Day 19: Shigatse to Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel (Kyichu Hotel)

Travel Distance: 265 km Driving: 4-5 hrs

Maximum Altitude: 3,650m/11,976ft

After breakfast, we drive towards Lhasa. On the way, we visit Shalu Monastery. Founded in 1040, Shalu Monastery ...

Day 20: Final Departure

Meals: Breakfast

The Kailash adventure in the Himalayas comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will take us to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

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Price From $7,699
Price per day$385
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Mike

Jul 2018

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H. G. - BEST trekking company in Nepal!

There are so many superlatives to use when talking about Himalayan Glacier, but here are just a few reasons why I consider them one of the best trekking companies in...

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Rayshan

May 2018

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Once in a lifetime adventure

After 4 years of planning and waiting, I finally arrived at the foothill of Mount Kailash and completed the Kora! Given the prior excellant experience with Himalayan...

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Vanni

Oct 2017

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Trek Simikot-Hilsa_Kora del Kailash

Nepali trek from Simikot to Hilsa has been very very fine, technically easy, with great natural landscapes, little villages and local friendly people; we have had gr...

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Katharina

May 2017

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Perfect Trip

We are back in Switzerland with the great experience of the wonderful trip we had in Nepal and Tibet, Kailash. We would like to thank you and the entire Himalayan G...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights

Accommodation

We will be staying in   Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu, Hotel Siddhartha in Nepalgunj and teahouses during trek. While trekking in Nepal (Simikot to Hilsa), it should be understood that the area is developing so the accommodation facilities there will be fairly basic. Therefore, we can decide to either stay in the local tea houses or in tents (which will be arranged by Himalayan Glacier). s in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Tibet (except trekking) will be on twin-shared basis but while trekking (both in Nepal and Tibet), you will be accommodated in a common dormitory

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Meals Included
  • 13 Breakfast, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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