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Mt Kailash Trek &
Manasarovar Via Simikot (5630m) - 25 days
In May 1993 the governments of Nepal and China reached
an accord that allowed the first treks across the border
between the two countries. While it had been a route for
Nepalese pilgrims for years, foreign trekkers were never
allowed to trek from Nepal into Tibet. The journey
through Humla, Nepal's highest, northernmost and most
remote district is culturally and scenically rewarding.
The upper Humla Karnali Valley is also populated by
Bhotias who trade extensively with Tibet in traditional
ways that have totally vanished elsewhere. It is only
near Simikot, the district headquarters, that you will
encounter people of other ethnic groups, mostly Thakuris
and Chhetris.
A trip to Mt Kailash has always been regarded as a
pilgrimage. It satisfies the romantic in us that the
pilgrimage to Kailash is a difficult one. Whether you
drive for seven days or walk for six days, it is still
not possible to make a quick, easy visit to Kailash and
Manasarovar. You cannot yet travel all the way to
Kailash by helicopter or airplane. This is certainly as
it should be.
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport
and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj,
stay over night at hotel.
Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot
(2950m) then trek to Dharapuri (2330m)
Day 05: Trek to Yanger (2850m)
Day 06: Trek to Torea (3380m)
Day 07: Trek to Yari (3600m)
Day 08: Rest day in Yari
Day 09: Trek to Hilsa (3650m) Via Nara-La
(4580m)
Day 10: Jeep drive to Purang (3880m)
Day 11: Trek to Manasarovar (4650m)
Day 12: Rest at Manasarovar
Day 13: Drive to Darchan (4650m)
Day 14: Trek to Kailash (4890m)
Day 15: Trek to Donkhang (5200m)
Day 16: Trek to Puk Gompa (4790m) via
Dolma-La (5630m)
Day 17: Trek back to Darchan and Manasorovar
Day 18: Drive back to Paryang
Day 19: Drive back to Saga
Day 20: Drive to Lhatse
Day 21: Drive to Sigatse and Visit Sakya
and Tashilunpo
Day 22: Drive to Lhasa
Day 23: Visit Sera and Drepung
Day 24: Visit Potala palace and Jokhang
Temple
Day 25: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 26: Kathmandu free day
Day 27: Transfer to international airport.
Other Trekking programmes in
Tibet
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Mt Kailash Trek & Manasarovar (5630m)
- 25 Days Via Simikot
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Visit also:
Pilgrimage tour to
Tibet |
Mountain Biking tour to Tibet |
Motor Biking tour to Tibet |
