Simikot Kailash
Journey of the Pilgrims

This journey takes us to the "abode of the gods", Tibet’s most sacred mountain, Mount Kailash. Witness pilgrims of many faiths, bathing in the holy waters of this high altitude mecca. Crossing from Nepal to Tibet, we venture into Nepal's remote Simikot region, a newly opened area inhabited by the Thakalu people - the region’s high mountain herdsmen.
The Kailash Manasarovar region in western Tibet attracts the faithful of four great religions - Hindu Buddhist, Jain and Bon. Devotees journey to this pilgrimage site to take a ritual dip in the icy waters of the sacred Manasarovar lake. Bring your swimsuit, if you dare! Despite the region’s travel restrictions, adventurers are increasingly able to admire the spectacular views and revel in the stark landscape.
Our trek begins with a scenic flight to Simikot in the northwestern corner of Nepal. We then walk through forests, valleys, fields and remote villages to cross the border into Tibet at Sher. The next portion of the journey consists of a drive to Taklakot and on to Darchan at the foot of the entrancing peak of Mt. Kailash (6,714m). The trek around the holy mountain takes three days and from Mt. Kailash we travel overland to Lhasa, visiting monasteries in Shigatse and Gyantse en route. Our trip ends with a beautiful mountain flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu.

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Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu,transfer to hotel

Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu City, hotel

Day 03 Flight to Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, hotel

Day 04 Flight to Nepalgunj - Simikot, start trek

Day 09 End trek, start overland to Kailash via Manasarovar Lake

Day 14 Arrive Darchan, start trek around Kailash

Day 17 End trek, drive to Manasarovar

Day 18 Start overland drive to Lhasa

Day 22 Arrive Lhasa, hotel

Day 23-24 Sightseeing Lhasa, hotel

Day 25 Flight Lhasa to Kathmandu, hotel

* Note: Tours are based on Himalaya hotel in Lhasa and enroute best available hotels on B/B basis.