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    Kailash Tour via Simikot – 20 Days

    Trip Itinerary

     

    Trek the ancient route to Mt. Kailash via Simikot in western Nepal and tour the magical Garuda Valley and Mansarovar Lake

    Kailash Tour via Simikot is an excellent journey to Mt. Kailash whereby we experience trekking in one of the most remote western parts of Nepal before entering Tibet.  We arrive in Kathmandu and spend a day resting and preparing for the trip and fly to Nepalgunj, a city in the western Terai plains of Nepal the next day. On our Simikot to Kailash journey, we travel along ancient pilgrimage routes and trade links, trekking across the border into Tibet. The Tibet tour starts with a visit to the Garuda valley, a place believed to be the cradle of the Tibetan civilization during the ancient times when Bon religion was practiced throughout Tibet, long before Buddhism was introduced. Next, we circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Mansarovar Lake, both of which hold great natural, cultural and religious significance. The Kailash Tour via Simikot ends in Lhasa which is called the ‘cradle of Tibetan civilization.

    • Trek across the ancient pilgrimage route to Mt. Kailash
    • Circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Lake Mansarovar
    • Visit Garuda Valley  known to be the cradle of the Tibetan  civilization
    • Travel through the trade links across the border of Nepal and Tibet

    £5,774

    £289 per day

    Available

    Overview

    Arrival City

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Departure City

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Lodging Level

    4-Star Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

    Meals

    7 dinner, 13 breakfast, 6 lunch

    Trip Grade

    Demanding+Challenging

    Maximum Altitude

    5,120m/16,799ft

    Activity

    Trekking and Hiking, Religious and Spiritual Tours

    Outline Itinerary

    Itinerary Maximum Altitude Walking/Hiking
    Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350m/4,429ft -
    Day 02 Free day in Kathmandu with visa and trip preparation 1,350m/4,429ft -
    Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 150m/492ft -
    Day 04 Fly to Simikot and trek to Dharapori 2,400m/7,874ft 4-6 hrs
    Day 05 Dharapori to Kermi 2,860m/9,384ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 06 Kermi to Yalbang 2,879m/9,446ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 07 Yalbang to Tumkot 3,073m/10,083ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 08 Tumkot to Yari 3,663m/12,018ft 6-7 hrs
    Day 09 Yari to Hilsa via Nara La pass 4,620m/15,158ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 10 Hilsa to Purang 3,772m/12,376ft 2-3 hrs
    Day 11 Purang to Montser and sightseeing in Tirtapuri 4,510m/14,797ft 3-4 hrs
    Day 12 Sightseeing of Garuda Valley, then transfer to Darchen 4,700m/15,421ft 3-4 hrs
    Day 13 First day of Kora: hiking to Dira Puk Monasterys 5,120m/16,799ft 5-6 hrs
    Day 14 Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-puk 4,790m/15,716ft 6-7 hrs
    Day 15 Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen, and transfer to Manasarovar 4,590m/15,060ft 3-4 hrs
    Day 16 Tour of the Mansarovar Lake 4,590m/15,060ft -
    Day 17 Mansarovar to Saga 4,600m/15,093ft -
    Day 18 Saga to Shigatse 3,900m/12,796ft -
    Day 19 Shigatse to Lhasa 3,650m/11,976ft -
    Day 20 Final Departure - -
    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Domestic Flights
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Tibet Travel Permit
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

    For Your Information, International flights aren’t included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.

    We will be served breakfast in hotels in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Tibet whereas all meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during the trek (in Nepal). A basic meal during trekking in Nepal will include rice, potatoes, noodle with soup, etc. However, note that we will not be provided any meals in Tibet. Therefore, it is better to set aside a food budget of up to $20- $30 for lunch and dinner per day while in Tibet.

    We will be staying in   Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu, Hotel Siddhartha in Nepalgunj and teahouses during trek. While trekking in Nepal (Simikot to Hilsa), it should be understood that the area is developing so the accommodation facilities there will be fairly basic. Therefore, we can decide to either stay in the local tea houses or in tents (which will be arranged by Vi glaciers). Accommodations in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Tibet (except trekking) will be on twin-shared basis but while trekking (both in Nepal and Tibet), you will be accommodated in a common dormitory.
    Single Supplement : USD 650

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