Simikot Kailash Tour

In 1993 traveling to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar became easier with the opening of the Simikot-Hilsa route. Now travelers who wish can avoid Lhasa or Zhang-Mu, and take the shortest and most practical trekking route avoiding unnecessary high altitudes. We begin our tour in Simikot, situated at an elevation of 2910 meters. From here it takes six days to reach the Tibetan border, which provides plenty of time to acclimatize.

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Simikot, so we will fly via Nepalgunj, the regional hub for western Nepal, or take a 12-hour bus ride.

Monsoon rains often delay the Nepalgunj-Simikot flight making ticket purchasing difficult, so it is always better to book this trip as early as possible. Our six days of trekking in Nepal is in a very remote area and thus we will need to carry all supplies with us. A support truck will meet us at the border to refresh our supplies.

The entire tour including Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar tour, normally ends in Zhang-Mu and requires 20 days. We can provide alternative itineraries that include traveling on to Lhasa or any other destination.

Route: Kathmandu - Simikot - Mt. Kailash Lake Manasarovar - Zhang-Mu - Kathmandu
Maximum elevation: 5600 meters
Mode of Transport: 6 days on foot + Land Cruiser
Best time: April, May, September & October
Departure dates: Any time on request
Group size: Any

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu / transported to hotel / tour briefing
Day 02 & 03: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 04: Transported to airport for flight to Nepalgunj / transported to hotel
Day 05: Transported to airport for flight to Simikot / commence trek to Tuling
Day 06: Tuling to Kermi (2530 m)
Day 07: Kermi to Yangar (3040 m)
Day 08: Yangar to Yari (3240 m)
Day 09: Trek over Nara-La (4620 m) then descend to Hilsa (3300 m)
Day 10: Cross the border - trek to Khojarnath (3590 m) - finish trek
Day 11: Khojarnath - Purang (Taklakot -3770 m)
Day 12: Purang - Lake Mansarovar (Chiu Gomba- 4550 m)
Day 13: Lake Manasarovar - Darchen (4520 m)
Day 14: Rest in Darchen (4520 m)
Day 15: Trek to Dera Phuk (4860 m) - trekking around Mt. Kailash
Day 16: Dera Phuk to Zutul Phuk (4760 m) - trekking around Mt. Kailash
Day 17: Finish trekking around Mt. Kailash and drive to Horaa (Lake Manasarovar)
Day 18: Lake Manasarovar - Paryang
Day 19: Paryang - Saga (4600 m)
Day 20: Saga - Nyalam (3750 m)
Day 21: Nyalam - Zhang-Mu - Kathmandu
Day 22: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 23: Departure

Cost includes:
All necessary Tibet travel permits
Tibet visa
All ground transportation as indicated in itinerary
Domestic flights in Nepal
Accommodation in Nepal on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All meals during trek
Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All sightseeing entry fees as per itinerary
English speaking Tibetan guide
All applicable taxes and service charges

Price doesn't include:
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu (one meal costs approximately US$8 to US$10)
Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Travel and medical evacuation insurance
Urgent visa fee for Tibet if necessary (only required if you do not have a week to process visa)
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
Tips for staff

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