Nepal-Tibet Trek

Simikot-Mt. Kailash-Tsaparang-Mansarovar trek (25 days)

A pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash the sacred mountain of Tibet is 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. The highlight of the trip is to visit Rakshastal (Devil Lake), the holy Lake of Mansarovar, "born from the mind of Bramha", trek around the Mt. Kailash and visit the former Gu-ge kingdom with its two main centres of Toling and Tsaparang.
Itinerary Days:

1. Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel


2. Fly to Simikot, and camp at Simikot


3. Trek to Dharapuri -2400m


4. Trek to Salle Khola 2550m to


5. Trek to Tumkot Khola-2800m


6. Trek to Ship ship -4300m


7. Trek to Hilsa-4325 crossing over the Nara La-4620m


8. After breakfast trek half an hour to Sher (Nepal - Tibet border), after finishing the immigration formalities drive to Purang (Taklakot)-4000m over night at hotel


9. Trek to Chhugu Gompa-4600m


10. Drive to Darchen-4300m the base camp of Mt. Kailash and overnight at Darchen Guest house


11. Trek to Drira Phuk


12. Trek to Zutulphuk crossing over the Drolma La-5620m


13. Trek for about 4 hours and drive to Tirthapuri


14. Drive to Toling


15. Drive to Tsaparang - ruins of Guge Kingdom, Tunnel in the castle and drive back to Toling


16. Drive to Miser Chu


17. Drive to Manasarovar


18. Rest at Manasaravar lake and exploration of the area


19. Drive to Hilsa (Nepal border)


20. 
    20-24Trek back to Yari, Muchu, Yalabang, Dharapuri and Simikot


21. Flight from Simikot to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

The above programe includes the following services:

Airport transfer
Hotel accommodations in (2 star standard) on fallboard basis in Nepalganja
3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
Restricted area trekking permit
Transfers and trekking in Tibet as per the itinerary
Align Travel permit and visa fee for Tibet
Airfare Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot - Nepalgunj - Kahmandu

The above Programe does not include the following :
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu.
Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc.
Access luggage charge (if any)
Kathmandu airport departure tax
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc