Simikot Kailash Lhasa Tour

Simikot Kailash Lhasa Tour
At a Glance
  • Duration17 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5600 M
  • Group Size Up to 10 Pax
  • Starts Kathmandu Airport
  • Ends Kathmandu Airport
Highlights
  • Visit Mansarovar Lake, famous pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Buddhist
  • Look at the adorning Himalayas sights of Mt. Kailash (6714m)
  • Make a prayer to the "Lord Shiva " who holds greater importance
  • Experience once in a lifetime adventure through unspoiled, unblemished and secluded terrain
  • Two in one package, explore Nepal and Tibet

Most exigent adventure Simikot Kailash Lhasa Tour takes you to the consecrated pilgrimage site in Tibet, Mt. Kailash the greatest mystical destination on the planet. The voyage to Mt. Kailash and Mansarover grants you to capture the charm of adorning Himalayan sights and fetching lakes. Many pilgrims make time to visit one of the exhilarating sites each year through stretching routes by those adventure lovers who have a high level of fortitude.  The ultimate destination is Mt. Kailash, the holy place prominent for all worshippers around the globe to praise Lord Shiva. 

Simikot Kailash Lhasa Tour is a cosmopolitan tour that hitches off-the-beaten trails of Nepal and Tibet. This 18 days tour is quite challenging but as you start adventure through the unspoiled, unblemished and secluded terrain will give you a lifetime exhilarating experience that no one could have ever envisaged. The adventure begins with a heavy heart to witness the sights of everything the tour has to offer, passing through lush green forests following a gratifying trail through alluring valleys and quite a Humleli village. Indulge in the remarkable Buddhism culture and tradition of locals. Enjoying nature while strolling you will be encircled by the mesmerizing vistas of high passes and leads to the breathtaking terminus Mt, Kailash region. Look at the beauty of the 6700 meters high Mount Kailash, which looks like a symmetrical cone-shaped rock capped by pure crystalline ice all the time, which is echoed in various mythological and literary works. Hindu pilgrims consider the mountain to be the home of their God-Lord Shiva. For Buddhists, Mount Kailash is said to be the Center of the Universe-the axis Mundi in Asian cosmology. 

Tantalizing peaceful stupas, historical monasteries, beautiful temples, glorious shrines and the amazing Milarepa Cave are the main highlights of the Simikot Kailash Lhasa Tour. Stand at another renowned and sacred pristine lake, Mansarovar Lake second main desired destination of the tour. Enjoy a holy bath on the lake of miracles, believed to erase all the sins you have committed. This Simikot Kailash Tours offers you to experience the wild landscape of Tibet along with the remote places of Nepal in one package.  Explore the amazingly beautiful mountain vistas as well the high-altitude glorious lakes. So, grab this opportunity and make a memory to be unforgettable for a lifetime!!! 

Itinerary

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    Upon your arrival, you will be picked up by our company representatives. Along the way, you will get detailed information about the trip. Enjoying the sights you never know already arrived at the hotel. Take some rest and enjoy your night at the hotel. 

      Today you will be starting a day after breakfast in a guided tour visiting the ancient historical and spiritual sites in Kathmandu, popularly known as the city of temples. Explore the four main attractions of Kathmandu Valley enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. Begins the trip by making their way to Kathmandu Durbar square; the heart of Kathmandu with dozens of religious temples. Look at the incredible creation of architecture carved in palaces, art on wooden doors and windows. There are many religious sites to be explored such as Kal Bhairav temple, Ashok Binayak temple, Shova Bhagwati, Mahadev-Parbati temple and also the Kumari Ghar - home to the living goddess. Next visit Pashupatinath temple, a sacred religious temple and most important Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva situated on the banks of the Bagmati river. And then to Swayambhunath stupa, the oldest stupa of Nepal and also popularly known as Monkey Temple. The monastery, statues and Harati temples are some other attractions of this place. The last destination of the day will be Boudhanath stupa, the largest stupa in the world where the Tibetan people preserved this cultural heritage site without disgracing its artistic value. After learning more historical information return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

        Enjoy your flight 90 minutes to Nepalgunj, the far southwest of Nepal. Close to the Indian border, Nepalgunj is one of the busiest crowded cities in Nepal. Nepalgunj, the only Gateway to Mount Kailash, Holy lake Mansarovar, amazingly beautiful lake Shey-Phoksundo, widely sprawled lake Rara and some of the world's most beautiful, scenic and adventurous trekking routes and lakes of astonishing beauty! Overnight at hotel.

          Today, you will take another flight to Simikot-one of the remote location in Nepal, the flight is about 35 minutes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of forests, land, houses and many others during the fights. After then, meet a crew member who will assist us on the journey. As the journey starts the trekking takes place by climbing up from the airstrip and passing through the rocky trail. see the fields of barley and wheat when ascending towards the forest ridge above Simikot town. Descend along steep and pass Dandaphoya.  Continue your trail through the walnut and apricot trees until you reach Dharapokhari village. Overnight at guesthouse.

            Leave behind Dharapokhari and head to Kermi walking relatively on flat trails along the glittering Karnali River. You will be passing through the fields of barley, buckwheat, rice and potatoes. Along the way, you will be reach at natural hot spring water where you can take a bath on hot water and enjoy soothing your gnawing bodies. After then, you will visit two popular gompas; Lhundrup Choelibg Gompa & Kermi Laikyo Gompa. Exploring both gompas you will reach today's destination Kermi. Overnight at guesthouse.

              The trek to Yalbang is a flat and steep ascent until reaching a small pass and crossing a suspension bridge over the Salli River. From here you can witness the sights of the beautiful pine trees and the mighty Karnali River. Then, you will visit the remote Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery. Overnight at the guesthouse. 

                Make a day delightful after a cup of tea and head towards Tumkot through an amazing trail above the Karnali River. Enjoy the lush green forest during your walk and leaving behind make your way to Tumkot through pine trees and rocky hills. Upon reaching visit Dhungkar Choezom Monastery, the most important Sakya Monasteries in Tibet region. Overnight at guesthouse.

                  Today is a comparatively easy walk during this trek. After walking a few miles we begin to notice the change in climate, vegetation and landscape which becomes more rocky and secluded. The trees that you see are not pine trees anymore. They are now short and low junipers. Overnight at the guesthouse.

                    You will cross the first pass of the trek today, the Nara La pass (4,620m). The vegetation is bleak by now and the landscape is familiar to that of Tibet. After crossing the pass you will be greeted by excellent views of the beautiful Tibetan plateau and Yari Village. From here on, it is a shaky descent down until Hilsa, a border town that is also a dropping point for the pilgrims on their way to Mt. Kailash by helicopter. Overnight at the guesthouse.

                      Today is the day, you will be crossing the Nepal/ Tibet border, the border is marked just by a stone pillar. After crossing, you will take a drive via Taklakot to Manasarovar. Enjoy the drive with the sights of beautiful lands and forests. Overnight at guesthouse.

                        Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquillity and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by a land cruiser with packed lunch and continue to drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). If time permits, we visit Chui Gompa. Tarchen is considered a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse.

                          Today, you will be heading for Kailash yatra where the path starting from Tarchen is known as Asthapath (Way of Faith). You will walk along a rocky cliff and pass the waterfall to Dirapuk. Experience will be amazing during your walks looking at wild landscapes but alluring. Walking above the blue sky with a hint of a few white clouds is absolutely amazing. Witness the glimpses of Mt. Kailash along the way. Today's trek will be amazingly memorable with the great atmosphere and the sights. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.

                            The destination you will be reaching is Zuthulpuk, so continue the trail to Dolma La Pass. The weather might be unreliable so you have to cross as soon as possible. Upon reaching, descend towards Gauri Kund after then walking for a few minutes you will reach Zuthulpul. Overnight at guesthouse.

                              Early morning you will be exploring the beautiful temples, glorious shrines and the amazing Milarepa Cave. As today is the last day of Parikrama, you will be heading back to Tarchen and then to Dongba. Overnight at guesthouse.

                                Take a drive to Nyalam and enjoy the beautiful sights all the way. Overnight at guesthouse.

                                  Hop in a car and leave behind the Nyalam. The drive passes through the Bhote Koshi River and crosses the Chinese – Nepalese border. After a short drive, bid our Tibetan guide goodbye. Then drive and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari. Our Nepalese staff will complete the re-entry formalities and we drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

                                    Transfer to the international airport and fly to the onward destination.

                                    Cost Details

                                    Cost Includes
                                    • All ground transports in private vehicles including airport transfers
                                    • Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
                                    • Kathmandu city tours including all entry fees, tour guide and private vehicle
                                    • Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Simikot including departure tax
                                    • Night accommodation at a standard hotel in Nepalgunj with breakfast
                                    • The best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek in the Nepal part
                                    • Best available twin sharing Lodge/Guesthouses during the Tibet tours till Saga without meals
                                    • Accommodation at a 3-star category hotel in Xigaste and Lhasa with breakfast
                                    • All your standard meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking Nepal part
                                    • One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment etc. for Nepal part trek
                                    • Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) approved guide for Tibet tours
                                    • Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage while Kailash Parikrama
                                    • Tibet entry travel permit, Chinese visa and applicable entry fees during the trek/tours in Nepal/Tibet
                                    • Lhasa to Kathmandu flight in economical class
                                    • All government taxes and official expense
                                    Cost Excludes
                                    • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
                                    • Travel insurance & Nepal entry visa
                                    • All cold drinks such as alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
                                    • Nepali staff for Tibet tours
                                    • Shopping, laundry, internet, phone bills
                                    • Personal trekking equipment
                                    • The extra cost of transportation, porters involved due to landslides, snowfall
                                    • Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place
                                    • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated)
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