Overview
Highlight of the Simikot to Mount Kailash and Lhasa Tour is to trek around the Mt. Kailash and visit the former Gu-ge kingdom with its two main centres of Toling and Tsaparang and visit to Rakshastal (Devil Lake), the holy Lake of Mansarovar, "born from the mind of Bramha"
This trip is a pilgrimage trip to Mt. Kailash the sacred mountain of Tibet, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Mt Kaliash is the source of four great Asian rivers. For Hindus it is the throne of Shiva, for Buddhists, a gigantic natural Mandala. Also the epicenter of Tantric forces for both religions.
This trek takes you from the far western town of Simikot, along an old trade route into Tibet. An arid, wild, country dominated by the peaks of Api and Saipal Himal, this is the world of the Nepalese and Tibetan traders. You will encounter travelers with horses and yaks laden with goods. After a few days trek on the Nepal side we take you to Tibetan border market Purang where Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian traders meet to exchange wares.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. Stay overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj.
Day 2 : Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot.
Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 3 : Trek from Simikot to Dharapuri.
Trek from Simikot to Dharapuri. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 4 : Trek from Dharapuri to Kerni.
Trek from Dharapuri to Kerni. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 5 : Trek from Kerni to Yalbang.
Trek from Kerni to Yalbang. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 6 : Trek from Yalbang to Tumkot.
Trek from Yalbang to Tumkot. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 7 : Trek from Turnkot to Yari.
Trek from Turnkot to Yari. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 8 : Trek from Yari to Hilsa.
Trek from Yari to Hilsa. Stay overnight at camp
Day 9 : Cross the border then drive to Taklakot (Purang).
Cross the border then drive to Taklakot (Purang).
Day 10 : Excursion of the Lake Manasarovar.
Excursion of the Lake Manasarovar. Stay overnight in camp.
Day 12 : Kailash Parikarma.
Kailash Parikarma. Stay overnight in camp.
Day 15 : Drive to Paryang.
Drive to Paryang. Stay overnight in camp.
Day 16 : Drive to Saga.
Drive to Saga. Stay overnight in Camp.
Day 17 : Drive to Lhatse.
Drive to Lhatse. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Day 18 : Drive to Shigatse.
Drive to Shigatse. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 19 : Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery & The free market.
Early morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery & The free market. Proceed to Lhasa. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 20 : Lhasa sightseeing tour.
Lhasa sightseeing tour. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 21 : Lhasa Sightseeing tour.
Lhasa Sightseeing tour. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 22 : Flight to Kathmandu.
Transfer to Gonggar airport for flight to Kathmandu.