Smikot to Mt. Kailash Trek and Guge Kingdom (29 Days)
Since pre-historic times, Mount Kailash has been considered the naval of the universe by Hindus and Buddhists alike. The pyramid-shaped mountain is the source of four rivers: the Sutlej, the Karnali, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra. This trek follows the old pilgrimage and trade route over the Himalayan range from western Nepal onto the Tibetan plateau. Travel in this remote corner of the world is more of an expedition than a trek, but requires no mountaineering skills. The trek begins in Simikot, accessible by air, and heads west towards Yari before crossing the 4,325 m / 14,200 ft Nara La (pass) and into the roof of the world. A vehicle is waiting to take you to Talkakot and Lake Mansarovar (4,558m / 17,716 ft), a holy lake with healing powers. A three-day trek around Mount Kailash, crossing a 5,400m / 14,954 ft pass, allows time to mingle with other pilgrims. The return route crosses the Tibetan plateau by vehicle to Zhangmu, near the Nepal border.
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Kathmandu Day 04: Nepaljung Day 05: Nepalgunj to Simikot (2856m) to Majgaon (2400m) Day 06: Majgaon to Danda Karmi (2550m) Day 07: Danda Karmi to Yalbang Chaur (2700m) Day 08: Yalbang Chaur to Tumkot Khola (2800m) Day 09: Rest day. Day 10 Tumkot Khola to Yari (3450m) Day 11: Yari to Sher (3600m) Over Nara La Pass (4325m) Day 12: Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m) Day 13: Drive to Chiu Gompa (4400m) Day 14: Seralung Gompa Day 15: Thugolho Gompa Day 16: Chiu Gompa Day 17: Drive to Tirthapuri (4200m) Day 18: Drive to Tholing (4520m Day 19: Guge / Toling Day 20: Drive to Darchen (4500m) Day 21: Trek to Dira Phuk (5160m) Day 22: Rest day Day 23: Zutul Phuk (4700m) Day 24: Mayumla Pass Day 25: Drive to Saga (4840m) Day 26: Drive to Nyalam (3750m) Day 27: Drive to Katmandu (1300m) Day 28: Free day for shoping Day 29: Drop to international airport
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Cost Includes:
Pick up and drop transportation
3 nights accommodation hotel / tourist standard hotel with
bed and breakfast
Two Men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Mattresses for Tibet tours &
Trekking
Trekking crews - Cook, Cook helper & guide
Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian &
Non vegetarian
Japanese Landcruser 4WD 4500 model and support truck for
carry food
English speaking guide from Tibet and Nepali guide
Monastery Entrance fee & Grassland fees
MountKailash permit
7 days permit from Simikot to Taklakot
Tibet
visa &Travel Permit
Yaks and Yak man for 3 days round Mount Kailash
Oxygen / Alt. Gamo Bag (Altitude Air pressure bag )
Our Service charge
Cost does not include:
Personal expenses
InternationalAirport tax
Travel insurance
All expenses of personal nature
Bar bills and Beverage
Tips for staff
Photography charges
Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than
group
Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Sleeping bag & Jacket
Nepal
visa and Re-Entry Nepal
visa
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Pick up from airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Short briefings. Pick the passport. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Morning apply for Chinese visa & Restricted area permit for Simikot. Trekking preparation / explore Kathmandu. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu: Rest things preparation for trekking. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Nepaljung Fly to Nepaljung late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Nepalgunj to Simikot (2856m) to Majgaon (2400m): Morning we take flight to Simikot, 45minutes flight offer you such a great landscape of Terai (low lands) as well as The Mahabharat hills and more mountain ranges. After finished the Immigrations clearance, the group will meet our trekking crew, we set of our trek to Majgaon. The trail climbs to the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts to descent steeply into the Karnali gorge and to Majgaon. Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Majgaon to Danda Karmi (2550m) About 6/7 hours trek leads you to the Danda Karmi. The trek hike up to the upper Karnali River valley, passing through the Toling and Dharapani village as well as several beautiful waterfalls and gradually ascending towards Karmi village. Overnight at camp.
Day 07 : Danda Karmi to Yalbang Chaur (2700m) Karmi is the first village that you will be passing; this village is inhabited by upper Humla people of Tibetan sect. Afterwards, Contour up the valley only to descend rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its beautiful stream flowing through the forest. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Yalbang Chaur to Tumkot Khola (2800m) Walking about 6 hours. The trek climbs gradually to the village of Yalbang. From here the upper trail passes through Toothpaling monastery, while the lower one leads directly to the village of Yankhar. Another 3 hours of hiking around the bend of the Karnali brings to the bridge below Muchu. From Muchu the trail drops gently to the stream below reaching the settlement of Tumkot. Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Rest day. Overnight at camp.
Day 10 Tumkot Khola to Yari (3450m) It takes about 5/6 hours trek. After crossing a wooden bridge over Tumkot Khola. You veer - of the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and the Nara La Pass; the trail will lead into Tibet. The trail climbs steadily up the Mountain side to a distant Yari. Yari is the last Nepali village, before heading towards Nara La. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Yari to Sher (3600m) Over Nara La Pass (4325m) About 6/7 hours trek. It takes about 3 to 4 hours trek to the Nara La Pass from Yari. The Nara La Pass is marked by Mani stones and prays flags. Travelers have put there crowned by many flag poles & strings of colorful prayer flags. The descent to meet the Karnali once again is steep. Precipitous & narrow winding & following the ridges to drop giddily to the river far down below. Overnight at camp.
Day 12 : Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m.). After breakfast. You will start your trek, passing through a village of Sher, the first Tibetan village that you come across along the trail. The gravel trail continues, twisting & bending finally reaching the village of Kocher. Here, you will see the famous Gompa of Kochernath. And at Kocher, only an arranged transport will be waiting for all. After boarding the bus or a lorry take a ride to Taklakot (also known) as Purang or Burang ride may last for an hour .Walking time taken to reach Kocher is approximately about 2 hours. Overnight - at Purang Guest House or Camp
Day 13 : Drive to Chiu Gompa (4400m) 3.5 hrs. Visit Chiu Gompa, Langbona Gomopa. Overnight at camp / guest house. Note: starting to make kora around Manasarovar Lake.
Day 14 : Seralung Gompa. Visit gompa. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 15: Thugolho Gompa. Visit Gompa, overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 16: Chiu Gompa. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 17 : Drive to Tirthapuri (4200m) 4 hrs visit: Hot Spring and surrounding area. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 18 : Drive to Tholing (4520m) 4/5 hrs. Overnight at Camp
Day 19 : Drive to Tsaparang 1 hr and further trek to Guge 2/3 hrs and explore entire Guge Palace / the most beautiful 10th century palace. Drive back to Toling. Overnight at camp.
Day 20 : Drive to Darchen (4500m) 7/8 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 21: Trek to Dira Phuk (5160m) 5 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 22: Rest day at north face. Overnight at camp.
Day 23: Trek over Dolma La pass (5630m) camp near Zutul Phuk (4700m) 8 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 24: Trek to Darchen and further drive to Mayumla Pass. Overnight at camp.
Day 25: Drive to Saga (4840m). Overnight at camp.
Day 26: Drive to Nyalam (3750m.) 6 -7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 27: Drive to Katmandu (1300m) – 180 kms – 7 hrs. Transfer to the hotel.
