Mt. Kailash Tour with trekking in Simikot is a wonderful journey to sacred Mt. Kailash where get chance to experience the wilderness of remote western Nepal before entering into the Tibet. This alternative Mt. Kailash route is perfect for adventure lover rather than pilgrims. Mt. Kailash tour with Simikot demands physically fit and sound trekking with strong determinations. Travelers must obtain special restricted area trekking permits to travel Mt. Kailash via Simikot.

Mt. Kailash tour begins from Simikot and weaves across beaten-off trekking trails in western Nepal. We follow the Karnali River and walk through the forested route of pine and cultural village of Thakuri & Tibetan Buddhist settlements with awe-some of Saipal and Nalakankad mountain range. We walk across the green vegetation, wildflowers, mountain herbs and mustard dotting landscapes to border of Tibet. This trek is ideal for those who are not content with crowded trails and want insight of local inhabitants and authentic culture.

The Tibet tour initiates with a visit to Garuda valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization in ancient time when Bon Po religious was followed throughout the Tibet, long before Buddhism was practiced. Next, we make parikrama (Kora) of Mt. Kailash and visit Mansarovar Lake both of which holds great natural, cultural and spiritual significance.  
We re-cross the vast swathe of arid land before heading south to the Nepalese border and returning to Kathmandu. The unique culture and warm hospitality from “Kathmandu to Tibetan Plateau” and “Tibetan Plateau to Kathmandu”, makes you feel like – “You are at the top of the world”. And you are, virtually!

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to the hotel

Day 02: Exploration and trip preparation day at Kathmandu

Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – 1 hour

Day 04: Flight: Kathmandu – Simikot (2,985m/9,790ft) and trek to Dharapori (2,360m/7,740ft) – 4-6 hours

Day 05: Dharapani – Kermi (2,860m/9,383ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 06: Kermi – Yalbang (2,879m/9,445ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 07: Yalbang – Tumkot (3,073m/10,082ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 08: Tumkot – Yari (3,663m/12,017ft) – 6-7 hours trek

Day 09: Yari – Hilsa (3,647m/11,965ft) via Nara La Pass – 5-6 hours trek

Day 10: Hilsa – Purang (3,772m/12,375ft) – 2-3 hours trek

Day 11: Purnag – Montser (4,450m/14,599ft) and exploration of Tirtapuri – 3-4 hours trek

Day 12: Exploration of Garuda valley and drive to Darchen (4,560m/14,956ft) – 3-4 hours trek

Day 13: Starting day of Kora – hike to Dira Puk Monastery, the first day of Kora (5,120m/16,792ft) – 5-6 hours trek

Day 14: Second day of Kora – hike to Dzurul-Puk (4,790m/15,765ft) – 18km – 6-7 hours trek

Day 15: Last day of Kora – Hike to Darchen (4,560m/15,000ft) – 14km – 3-4 hours trek and drive to Mansarovar

Day 16: Exploration of Mansarovar Lake

Day 17: Drive: Mansarovar – Saga (4,600m/15,088ft) – 495km/8-9 hours trek

Day 18: Saga – Shigatse (3,900m/12,795ft) – 445km/8-9 hours trek

Day 19: Drive: Shigatse – Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft) – 265km/4 -5 hours trek

Day 20: Flight: Lhasa – Kathmandu

Day 21: Final Departure

Cost Includes

• Welcome and Farewell Dinner
• Accommodation in Kathmandu and Lhasa at 3 star hotel in twin share basis with breakfast
• All the ground transportation as per itinerary and flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu fare
• All accommodation during the Yatra including vegetarian meals
• An English speaking Nepali guide and Tibetan guide
• Tibet and all necessary permits
• Guide, porter and cook
• Portable altitude chamber bags
• Oxygen cylinders in each land Cruiser
• Down Jacket
• Duffle Bag

Cost Excludes

• Personal nature expenses – Phone calls, internet, laundry etc
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, driver, porter and other staffs