SimiKot - Mt. Kailash - Lhasa Tour/ Tibet Pilgrimage Tour

Itinerary details

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m.) arrival: Pick up from the airport/ Drive to hotel. Dinner

 Day 02: Kathmandu: Breakfast, trip to City and temples, back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, final preparation for yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra. If any body needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff will give you company. Dinner.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalganj: Today we take the ninety minute flight to Nepalgunj in the far south west of Nepal. It is a busy crowded city which lies close to the Indian border.

Day 04: Fly to Simikot (2960m) then trek to Dhara Pokhari (2300m): This morning we fly north for about 50 minutes to Simikot, the headquarters of Nepal's most remote district, Humla. After meeting our crew, we set off on our trek, climbing up from the airstrip on a rocky trail past fields of barley and wheat. We ascend a forested ridge above the town of Simikot, before making a long steep descent past Dandaphoya. The trail is then fairly level, through walnut and apricot trees, until we come to the scattered village of Dhara Pokhari which is divided by the Yakba Khola.

Day 05: Trek to Salli Khola (2700m): Leaving our campsite, we cross a long scree slope and follow the river to a waterfall near the shepherds' camp at Chachera. We then climb over a ridge and bypass the village of Kermi before entering a big valley with walled fields of potato and buckwheat. After walking through a sparse pine forest we descend from the ridge to the Salli Khola and camp by the river.

Day 06: Trek to Muchu (2920m): We cross the river and climb over a rocky ridge before descending to the grey waters of the Humla Karnali. After crossing another ridge we come to a sandy meadow where goat herders often camp by the river. Beyond the meadow the valley narrows and we cross several more ridges, passing the villages of Yalbang and Yangar. The trail then winds its way precariously above the river before we cross a suspension bridge to the village of Muchu.

Day 07: Rest day: Today is a rest day which we'll spend in and around Muchu, exploring the village with its stone houses and gompa.

Day 08: Trek to Sipsip (4330m): From Muchu, we follow the trail over a ridge to the Tumkot Khola and then walk along the rocky stream bed for a short distance before beginning a steep climb through a rock-filled gully. We pass through Palbang and its bright yellow mustard fields to the small settlement of Yari and beyond here the route climbs up the valley towards a pass, the Nara Lagna. We camp below the pass in a meadow known as Sipsip.

Day 09: Trek to Hilsa (3720m): From Sipsip we ascend steeply to a rock cairn marking the top of the Nara Lagna (4580m. Descending from the pass, we have views of the Tibetan Plateau before arriving at the village of Ranipauwa. Beyond here, we slip and slide on a surface of loose pebbles down to the Humla Karnali

Day 10: Trek and drive to Taklakot (3930m): Shortly after crossing the Nepal/Tibet border which is marked only by a stone pillar, we meet our transport and drive via Khojar Nath ( Temple of Rama, Saita and Laxman) Takla kot is the large trading centre of west Nepal Tibet border.

Day 11: Rest day for acclimatize

Day 12 Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. Today you will be sent to the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 13 Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss.

After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.

Day 14 Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 15 Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).

Day 16 End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.

Day 17 Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.

Day 18 Drive Paryang to Saga (230km) 7-8 hrs

Day 19 Drive to Tingri 6-7 hr.

Day 20 Drive to Rongbok.

Day 21 Drive to Lhatse.

Day 22 Drive to Shigatse.

Day 23 Drive to Gyantse.

Day 24 Drive to Lhasa.

Day 25 Lhasa.

Day 26 Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

Day 27 Fly to Kathmandu and diner in Bhojan Griha

Day  Depature to your country.

Optional Ecological's Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300mtr.) arrival: WE will Pick up from the airport / Drive to hotel. Rest day 1300mtr 

Day 02: Kathmandu: Breakfast, trip to City and temples world heritage sights, back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, final preparation for Kailash trip i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during tour . If any body needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff will give you company.  

Day 03: Fly to Nepalganj: Today we take the ninety minute flight to Nepalgunj in the far south west of Nepal. It is a busy crowded city which lies close to the Indian border.

Day 04 :  Fly to Simikot then trek to Dhara puri (2300mtr): This morning we fly north for about 50 minutes to Simikot, the headquarters of Nepal's most remote district, Humla. After meeting our crew, we set off on our trek, climbing up from the airstrip on a rocky trail past fields of barley and wheat. We ascend a forested ridge above the town of Simikot, before making a long steep descent past Dandaphoya. The trail is then fairly level, through walnut and apricot trees, until we come to the scattered village of Dhara Pokhari which is divided by the Yakba Khola. (2960mtr)

Day 05:  Trek to Salli Khola : Leaving our campsite, we cross a long scree slope and follow the river to a waterfall near the shepherds' camp at Chachera. We then climb over a ridge and bypass the village of Kermi before entering a big valley with walled fields of potato and buckwheat. After walking through a sparse pine forest we descend from the ridge to the Salli Khola and camp by the river. (2700mtr)

Day 06: Trek to Muchu: We cross the river and climb over a rocky ridge before descending to the grey waters of the Humla Karnali. After crossing another ridge we come to a sandy meadow where goat herders often camp by the river. Beyond the meadow the valley narrows and we cross several more ridges, passing the villages of Yalbang and Yangar. The trail then winds its way precariously above the river before we cross a suspension bridge to the village of Muchu.

 (2920mtr)

Day 07: Rest day: Today is a rest day which we'll spend in and around Muchu, exploring the village with its stone houses and gompa.

Day 08: Trek to Sipsip : From Muchu, we follow the trail over a ridge to the Tumkot Khola and then walk along the rocky stream bed for a short distance before beginning a steep climb through a rock-filled gully. We pass through Palbang and its bright yellow mustard fields to the small settlement of Yari and beyond here the route climbs up the valley towards a pass, the Nara Lagna. We camp below the pass in a meadow known as Sipsip. (4330mtr)

Day 9: Trek to Hilsa: From Sipsip we ascend steeply to a rock cairn marking the top of the Nara Lagna (4580m. Descending from the pass, we have views of the Tibetan Plateau before arriving at the village of Ranipauwa. Beyond here, we slip and slide on a surface of loose pebbles down to the Humla Karnali River

 (3720mtr)

Day 10: Trek and drive to Taklakot : Shortly after crossing the Nepal/Tibet border which is marked only by a stone pillar, we meet our transport and drive via Khojar Nath ( Temple of Rama, Saita and Laxman) Takla kot is the large trading centre of west Nepal Tibet border.

 (3930mtr)

Day 11: Holy - Manasarovar: At 14950-ft/ . Today you will be sent to the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba. 4558mtr

Day 12: Rest day for acclimatize and being at god's place - Amazing

Day 13: Puja and drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40 k m : Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss.

After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama. 4640 mtr

Day 14 : Trek to Dehara Puk/: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

 5000mtr

Day 15: Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).  4900 mtr

Day 16: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. Later drive to Tirthapuri one of the power centre in western Tibet.

Day 17 : Drive to Tholing , the one part of the Guge Kingdom, the drive is very interesting, it will be a feeling like we are going to the moonland, a Jungle of the landscape like Lama Angarika Govinda discribed in his book called "Way to the while clouds". Saty in Tholing.  

Day 18: Morning excursion to Tsaparang, a whole palace is carved in the hill. An incradible landscpe in western Tibet. It had impressive carving and paitings done by Neplease, Kashmire artist back to 11th century. It was the power point of Tibet with many monastries on 11th century.This is just 70 K.M.s from Ladakh of India, later drive towards Kailash, camp on Mensi.

Day 19: Drive to Lake Mansarovar (277km) 7-8 hr.  

Day 20: Darive to Prayang  

Day 21: Drive Paryang to Saga (230km) 7-8 hrs  

 Day 27: Drive to Lhasa. 3600m.

Day 28 - 29: Lhasa sightseeing of Potala, Norbulinka, Jokhang temple, Sera and Depaphung Monastries   

Day 30: Fly to Kathmandu, free time or souvenir shopping

Day 31: Ecological staff will drop you in the Tribhuban International Airport, and fly your country  

The cost includes the following services:
Kathmandu airport transfers.
Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj (2 star standard) on bed & breakfast basis.
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu valley.
Transfers and trekking in Tibet as per the itinerary.
Guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and insurance.
All trekking arrangement, including visa of Tibet.
Services of yaks.
Airfare Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot - Nepalgunj - Kahmandu.
Special trekking permit.
Restricted area fee and Liaison Officer allowance.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

 
Cost does not include:
Meals in Kathmandu.
Access luggage charge.
The cost of your passport.
The cost of your Nepal visa and re-entry visa
The cost of your international air travel between your home and Kathmandu and other stops enroute.
The cost of your Nepal visa.
The Kathmandu Tribhuwan international airport tax.
Insurance of any kind, rescue helicopter.
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, tips and gratuities etc.

 Your cost and cost details are changeable according  to your itinerary are still change able.