Simikot Kailash Trek
Overview
Mount Kailash lies in the spiritual land of Tibet. The peak is 6714m and holds significance to Hindus and Buddhists. It is one of the holiest places of pilgrimage for Tibetans as well. Tourists are drawn by the image of this region’s beautiful mountain scenery and holiness, which leaves them to strive for wandering lust. Each year numerous tourists from around the world gather in Darchen to experience the mighty Mt. Kailash. The trek takes you on a surreal journey with thin air and extreme altitude. Such a religious experience is indeed not found anywhere else in the world.
On our 20 days journey to Mount Kailash, we travel along pilgrimage routes, trade links, and across the border into Tibet. You start by visiting Garuda valley, a place believed to be the cradle of Tibetans during the ancient times of the reigning kings. This was done long before Buddhism was founded. You finally reach Kora valley by walking along the route in ascending and descending trails. After three days of trekking in Kora valley, you finally arrive at Mansarovar Lake. This lake has a circumference of 90km, thus making it one of the highest freshwater in the world. It also holds religious significance, and it is believed that their sins get washed once a person takes a dip in this holy water. After the lake, we move on to Saga and Zhangmu. After crossing the security needful, we will travel back to Kathmandu. The trek is moderate to strenuous, but the fun and adventure do not fit into the grading system. The best time to visit Mt Kailash is from February to May and October to December.
Our experienced team will assist you in collecting surreal travel stories to share back home. Pack your bags and visit this beautiful place on Earth.
Your Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will greet you and take you to your hotel. Feel free to enjoy the rest of the day.
O/N at 3 Star Hotel | Meals provided: Breakfast
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today is a rest day, and you will be taken to different places in Kathmandu for sightseeing. Also, our representatives will give you basic information about plans, places, and precautions for the trip. You can stroll in the street of Thamel later in the day.
O/N at 3 Star Hotel | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj|1Hrs|
We take a flight to Nepalgunj, the western part of Nepal. Nepalgunj is a town near the Indian border. This place is an exciting town that shows diverse cultures, locally produced food, and ethnic villages.
O/N at 3 Star Hotel | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 04 Fly to Simikot (2,985m/9,790ft) and trek to Dharapuri (2,360m/7,740ft)|4 – 6 Hrs|
We fly to Simikot (40 minutes) and get wanderlust to the beauty of the mountains. Here, we can experience indigenous people and their culture, close to the Tibetans. From Simikot, we ascend and then descend to the trails to Tuling. We walk through the virgin jungles and villages along the Karnali River, which leads to Dharapuri.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 05 Dharapuri to Kermi (2,860m/9,383ft) |5 – 6 Hrs
We walk on flat trails along the Karnali River. We can see fields cultivated with rice, potatoes, buckwheat, etc. There are two hot springs near Kermi which can relieve your body aches. You can see Buddhist monasteries called Laikyo Gumba and Lhundrup Choeling Gumba once you get to Kermi.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 06 Kermi to Yalbang (2,879m/9,445ft)|5 – 6 Hrs
We ascend to the steep trails to reach a small pass and cross a suspension bridge over the Salli River. You can see amazing views of the Pine trees and the Karnali River. You can also experience a monastery called Namkha Khyung Dzong.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 07 Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073m/10,082ft)|5 – 6 Hrs
We ascend further and see big pine trees along the way. Upon reaching Tumkot, we can visit Dhungkar Choezom Gumba, the critical Sakya monastery in the Tibetan region.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 08 Tumkot to Yari (3,663m/12,017ft)|6 – Hrs
Today is the most accessible yet most incredible trail over the Karnali River. After an hour’s hike, we experience a topography, vegetation, and temperature change. Due to differences in climate, you will see short and low bushes rather than trees in the way.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 09 Yari to Hilsa (3,647m/11,965ft) via Nara La pass|5 – 6 Hrs
After trekking for the day, we finally reached the Nara La Pass (4620m), where the landscapes resemble Tibet. We can see the Tibetan plains and the Yari village. Then, we descend until we reach Hilsa, a point for pilgrims to go to Mt Kailash.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 10 Hilsa to Purang (3,772m/12,375ft)|2 – 3 Hrs
We cross a bridge at Hilsa and ascend from Hilsa to Purang, bypassing Rinzing Zangpo Gumpa and Kangye Village along our trails. After reaching Purang, we will see Purang Gumba and Buddhist paintings of the 12th century.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 11 Purang to Monster (4,450m/14,599ft) and sightseeing in Tirtapuri|3 – 4 Hrs
After passing Rakshas and Mansarover lakes, we reach Monster. After a while, we visited Tirtapuri, located northwest of Mount Kailash. We can see Tirthapuri hot springs consisting of Guru Rinpoche’s footprint. Later, we return to Monster.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 12 Sightseeing of Garuda Valley, then transfer to Darchen (4,560m/14,956ft)|3 – 4 Hrs
After 2 hours, we reach Garuda Valley, southwest of Mt. Kailash. We can see the cradle of Tibetan civilization during the reign of the Shang Shung kings. Afterwards, we move to Darchen, a small town in front of Mount Kailash.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 13 First day of Kora: hiking to DiraPukMonasterys (5120m/16,792ft) |5 – 6 Hrs
We walk in a valley through walls of red rocks and cross plains to Shershong. Later, cross a bridge that leads us to Chhuku Gumba and then to Dirapuk. Here you can see the fantastic view of Mt. Kailash (6638m).
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 14 Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-puk (4790m/15,765ft) |6 – 7 Hrs
Today is the tricky part: we climb Dolma-la pass(5750m). We can see five-coloured praying flags. We descend to Dzutul-puk, and we experience amazing Thungje Zinbu and caves.
O/N at Tea House of Dzutul-puk | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 15 Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen (4,560m/15,000ft)| 3 – 4 Hrs
We walk towards Barka plain. After the holy Kora of Mt.Kailash at Darchen, we drive to Mansarovar Lake, which holds religious importance to Hindus and Buddhists. The lake is the significance of purity and spiritual belief.
O/N at Tea House at Masarova | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 16 Tour of the Mansarovar Lake|7 – 8 Hrs
Today, we take a tour of Mansarovar, which has a circumference of 90km, making it one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. It is believed that drinking or taking the holy dip in the lake will clear up your sins. We circle the lake in a vehicle and later visit Chui Gumba.
O/N at Tea House | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 17 Mansarovar to Saga (4,600m/15,088ft)|8 – 9 Hrs
We drive through Hor Quo and Mayum La pass(5200m), where we can see small towns like Zhongba and Paryang. The journey takes us 270km from Mansarovar to Paryang and connects Saga, 255km from Paryang.
O/N at Tea House in Saga | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 18 Saga to Zhangmu (3,750m/12,300ft)|4 – 5 Hrs
We drive from Saga to Nyalam for 2 hours and again to Zhangmu, the border town of Tibet.
O/N at Tea House of Zhangmu | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 19 Zhangmu to Kathmandu: 153km|4 – 5 Hrs
After being checked at the border, our representatives will pick you up from the Chinese Friendship Bridge and drive you back to Kathmandu.
O/N at 3-star hotel | Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 20 Final Departure
Today, you will head back to your home country. After breakfast, our representative will leave you at the airport 3 hours before the scheduled time.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Why US
MyEverestTrip is a Nepalese Travel and Trekking Agency based in Kathmandu. We have been operating in different trekking regions for more than a decade, traveling with hundreds of trekkers and travelers all around the world.
With the pure intention to bring trekkers to Nepal’s safety and comfort, we have an entire team of travel planer, guides, and porters. We also have connections to hotels and restaurant lines all over Nepal for ensuring that our trekkers get the best possible facilities.
So, here is the reason why you should travel with MyEverestTrip.
Customize your itinerary:
We have designed a well-planned Itinerary for all travel destinations around Nepal. However, this Itinerary is customizable as per the need and requests of our trekkers. Just let us know when and how long you are staying so that we can arrange the rest.
Our Expert guide:
Although all travel agency claims to have a good guide, many of them are not informed about the place you are traveling to. However, MyEverestTrip has its own licensed guide in Nepal. They have been working in this field for over three decades, collecting all the information about the place/ culture, and learning to keep the travelers safe. Also, our guide is good at the English language. Upon special request, we can even hire a guide who can speak Chinese and other European languages for trekking in Nepal.
Fair and reasonable Cost:
MyEverestTrip has been known for its very economic trek packages in Nepal. You can compare the price we offer with any other travel agency in Nepal and only book with us if you are satisfied with our cost. We try to include all needed expenses during the tour so that you will not be overwhelmed with hidden expenses after the packages are booked.
Your safety is our priority:
Obviously, the safety of our trekkers and our team is the utmost priority of MyEverestTrip. Our guide and porters who shall accompany you for the trip will have insurance of their own. We also encourage Travel insurance for our trekkers. Our treks and trip have been so designed that you only walk an appropriate distance. In any case of emergency, you will always have our back.
Responsible and Eco-Friendly
MyEverestTrip operates with the belief in responsible tourism. This includes
- We are transparent about the services covered on the trip. There shall be no hidden cost (informed in advance if there’s any)
- We cover all the places that have been promised before the trek (the trend of skipping places once you book the package has to be discouraged).
- All our guides and porter are above 18yrs. We highly discourage child labor in the tourism industry
- We do not leave any wastage behind on the trekking routes. We either dispose of the waste appropriately or carry them back with us and send it to the municipality
- We do not engage in any activities that affect the people in the trek places of Nepal we stay.
Equipment Checklist
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees (3/4 season)
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Head lamp (eg Petzl) spare bulbs & batteries
- Lightweight thermal gloves
- Small padlock to lock trek bag
- Underwear (4)
- Basic First Aid Kit (see First Aid Medicine below)
- Waterproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)
- Plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Shorts (2)
- Daypack (35-40 litres/2500-3000 cubic inches)
- Lightweight cotton long trousers/pants
- Camping mattress, eg thermarest pad
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Water bottles (2)
- Sun hat or scarf
- Toiletries
- Warm fleece hat or light balaclava
- Small wash towel
- T-shirts (2)
- Footwear appropriate to the trip
- Thin, lightweight (inner socks) (4)
- Waterproof shell trousers/pants (preferably breathable fabric)
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What's included
- Airport / Hotel pick up and drop off by private car.
- Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Simikot airfare.
- Humla / Simikot special permits.
- Chinese Group visa fee and a Tibet permit.
- English Speaking guide in Nepal and Tibet.
- Two nights 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast plan.
- Meals on Full Board (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the whole trek
- Trekking map.
- An experienced Government licensed holder guide.
- Trekking porter / Sherpa who will carry your bags during the trekking.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide, and porter.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits.
- Travel and Rescue arrangements.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All government taxes and tourist service charges.
What's not included
- Meals in Kathmandu before and after trekking,
- Your travel insurance ( Rescue )
- Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory)
- Extra porter charge for a personal bag pack
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
- Drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic)
- Personal shopping and laundry etc
- Personal trekking equipment
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If you already know who you would like to take your adventure with and would prefer to enjoy your ‘My Everest Trip’ experience with your own group of friends, then we’ve got good news! All of our trips are also available as private adventures! Our private adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk you through some of the different options that we offer.
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FAQs for Trekking in Nepal
If you’re planning to go trekking in Nepal, here are some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for your adventure.
When is the best time to go trekking in Nepal?
The best time to go trekking in Nepal is between September to November and March to May, when the weather is clear, and the sky is blue. The monsoon season from June to August is the least ideal time due to heavy rainfall and the possibility of landslides.
Is trekking in Nepal difficult?
The level of difficulty varies depending on which trek you choose, but trekking in Nepal can be physically demanding and mentally challenging. It’s essential to do proper training and select a route that matches your skill level. Trekking at higher altitudes may lead to altitude sickness, so it’s crucial to acclimatize properly and take precautions.
How safe is trekking in Nepal?
Trekking in Nepal is a safe adventure if you take proper precautions and follow safety guidelines. Some treks are safe to do without a guide, but it’s recommended to have experienced guides, especially for high-altitude treks above 4,000 meters. Health hazards like altitude and weather changes can make trekking dangerous, but following safety procedures can minimize the risks.
Can I trek in Nepal without a guide?
It’s possible to trek in Nepal without a guide, but it’s recommended to hire a guide or porter, especially if you are a first-time trekker. The guide can help you navigate the trails, communicate with locals, and assist you with any emergencies that may arise during your trek. They provide valuable insights into local culture, customs, and even help carry your belongings.
Hopefully, these FAQs have provided some clarity and helped you plan your trekking adventure in Nepal with more confidence.
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- With a 99% Success Rate, you can trust us to deliver on our promise of an amazing adventure.
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