SIMIKOT TO MOUNT KAILASH. Exploring the hidden valleys of Nepal and entering Tibet.. Making the most amazing border crossing in the world... It is a great adventure in history, in landscape and in the faiths of Asia. In the heart of the highest mountains on earth, Mount Kailash rises to an altitude of 6,714 metres, and is one of the most elegant and entrancing peaks in Tibet. For the traveler, this is a dream destination, almost inaccessible until just a few decades ago because of bad roads, political prohibitions, and the presence of bandits. But no Westerner has ever felt lonely in the area around Mount Kailash.
The Kailash "Gang Rinpoche", which means "Jewel of snow" is striking in the way it rises high above the surrounding range and always remains snow - capped. Traditional Buddhist cosmology has often connected Kailash with Mount Meru, the great mythological mountain that forms the axis of this world system.
Warning !
Simikot, the far western Nepalese region and the starting point of this trek is considered as one of the strong hold areas of the Maoist Rebels in Nepal who have kept their fighting against the government. You may or may not meet the Maoists - but reports from this areas say that the rebels demand up to USD 100.00 per trekker in order to continue the trip further. But as they've still not targeted / killed even a single visitor there is not much to worry about. Just be prepared that you might be asked for 'donation'.
Day 01: Depart your country.
Day 02: Arrive Kathmandu, and transfer to Hotel. (See the Hotels we use)
Day 03: Full day guided sightseeing inside Kathmandu, obtain the Tibet Visa. Hotel Overnight. Join the welcome dinner with live Nepalese Cultural Program hosted by Makalu Adventures.
Day 04: Flight: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj. (Explore the town, if you prefer). Stay Overnight Hotel.
Day 05: Flight: Nepalgunj - Simikot. Commence the trek to Tuling (3hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 06: Continue trek to Kermi (5 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 07: Continue trek to Yangar (6 hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 08: Continue trek to Muchu (6 ½ hrs trek). Overnight Camp.
Day 09: Continue trek to Yari (5 ½ hrs trek). Overnight Camp. Tibet Portion
Day 10: Meet the group at Shara border, drive on to Purang (3780 meters). (50kms, 2hrs). Hotel Overnight.
Day 11: Continue to Manas Lake (4500 meters). (90kms, 3hrs) . Camp Overnight.
Day 12: Continue to Darchen (4580 meters). (30kms, 01hr). Overnight Guesthouse.
Start of Trek
Day 13: Start trek. 14kms, 7 to 8hrs, 4800 meters.
Day 14: Trek. 24kms, 9 to 10hrs, 4680meters.
Day 15: Complete the trek (15kms / 03 to 04 hrs). Drive on to Horchu, Manasarovar Lake (4500 meters). (40kms, 1 ½ hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 16: Spare day to explore surrounding of the Mansarowar Lake. Camp Overnight. Start Returning
Start Returning
Day 17: Drive to Paryang (4700 meters). (292 kms / 08 to 09 hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 18: Drive to Saga (4600 meters). (252 kms / 07 to 08 hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 19: Drive to Lhatse (4050 meters). (290kms, 09hrs). Camp Overnight.
Day 20: Drive to Shigatse (3700 meters). (150kms, 05hrs). Hotel Overnight.
Day 21: Drive to Gyangtse (3800meters). (95kms, 02hrs). Hotel Overnight.
Day 22: Drive to Lhasa (3680 meters). (270kms, 07 to 08hrs). Hotel Overnight.
Day 23: See the sights of Lhasa. Hotel Overnight.
Day 24: Flight: Lhasa - Kathmandu. Free day to explore the attractions. Hotel Overnight.
Day 25: Free day for shopping and etc. Hotel Overnight.
Day 26: Onward: Final Departure.
