Name: Amazing Simikot Kailash Tour Trek-19 Days
Brand: Mission Eco Trek and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
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Price: 6500 USD
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Destination Simikot Kailash

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 19 days

Activities Trek and Tour

Accommodation Hotel/Tented Camp

Max altitude 5600m

Group Size 2-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Amazing Simikot Kailash Tour Trek-19 Days

Amazing flight to Nepalgunj and Simikot.
A week trek to Hilsa from Simikot, a remote western Nepal trekking.
Adventure and religious trip in Nepal and Tibet.
Whole trip full of beautiful scenery and landscapes of Nepal and Tibet.
The holy and a sacred journey of a life time.
Take holy bath in Manasarovar Lake and Pooja there.
Trekking around holy Himalaya-Mt Kailash.
Cheap and best price guarantee with fixed trip departure dates.
Kailash Tour via Simikot Trek Itinerary and price, possible to customize.

Overview of Amazing Simikot Kailash Tour Trek-19 Days

Simikot Kailash Tour is the shortest and most scenic route to Mount Kailash with Simikot Trek through ancient trails, soak in culture and complete sacred Kailash Kora Trek. It is a religious trip to Mount Kailash via Simikot. First fly to Simikot via Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, then trek to Hilsa from Simikot and overland drive to Mansarovar Kailash Tour by bus. Kailash Tour via Simikot is the shortest route to Kailash, and April to October are the best seasons for Kailash Tour via Simikot.

Simikot Kailash Tour goes through lush green forests, beautiful valleys and villages following a pleasant trail to Hilsa. Kailash Tour via Simikot is a perfect trip that combines both Kailash Trek and Tour. Once completing Kailash Kora Trek, you will drive to Gyirong through spectacular route full of scenery and landscapes. Hence, Simikot is a entry point and Gyirong is an exit point of Simikot Kailash Tour.

Simikot Trek with Kailash Tour is the best way to enjoy natural and cultural beauty of the trans-Himalayas. Similarly, Simikot Kailash Hike is an ancient travel route to Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake of the locals. Kailash Yatra via Simikot begins from Simikot, walking along the Karnali river to Taklakot, the border of Nepal and Tibet. You will then drive by jeep to Mansarovar Lake and Darchen, the base camp of Mt Kailash before trekking around Mt Kailash.

Simikot Kailash Trek route once upon a time is a very busy and popular caravan trade route between Nepal and Tibet in medieval time. Kailash Tour via Simikot is good to enjoy traditional culture and architecture of Humla. You will find simply the best landscapes from Simikot to Kailash Trekking.

Simikot Trek with Kailash Tour from Kathmandu is helpful to acclimatize in altitude for Kailash Manasarovar Tour. The places you pass on the trek are Dharapuri, Yalbang, Kermi and Muchu following Humla Karnali river to Tibet. Once enter into Tibet, we will do overland tour to Kailash and Manasarovar and then Kathmandu.

Simikot Kailash Tour 19 Days Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02:Kathmandu Tour
Day 03:Kathmandu to Nepalgunj(1 hours)
Day 04:Fly to Simikot (2,985m) and trek to Dharapuri (2,360m, 4/6 hours)
Day 05:Dharapuri to Kermi (2,860m, 5/6 hours)
Day 06:Kermi to Yalbang (2,879m, 5/6 hours)
Day 07:Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073m, 5/6 hours)
Day 08:Tumkot to Yaris (3,663m, 6/7 hours)
Day 09:Yari to Hilsa (3,647m) via Nara La pass (5/6 hours)
Day 10:Hilsa to Purang (3,772m, 2/3 hours)
Day 11:Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4558m, 4/5 hours)
Day 12:Puja and drive to Darchen (4900m, 40km)
Day 13:Kailash Kora Trek tp Derapuk(5120m, 12km, 5/6 hours)
Day 14:Kailash Kora Trekking to Zuthulpuk(4790m, 18km, 9/10 hours)
Day 15:Zhuthulpuk to Paryang (4600m, 290km, 8/9 hours)
Day 16:Paryang to Saga (4400m, 255km, 5/6 hours)
Day 17:Saga to Gyirong (3,750m, 325km, 4/5 hours)
Day 18:Gyirong to Kathmandu (153km, 4/5 hours)
Day 19:Kathmandu Airport

Detail Itinerary of Amazing Simikot Kailash Tour Trek-19 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

We receive all tour members of Simikot Kailash tour and drive to Hotel in Kathmandu. In the afternoon, take a rest or visit our office.

Day 02: Kathmandu Tour

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu visit Basantapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu and Boudhanath. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj(1 hours)

After our short excursion in Kathmandu, we take an hour-long flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, located in Western part of Nepal. Nepalgunj, a town near the Nepal-India border, is also the gateway to Simikot, Humla. The town itself is an interesting Terai town that showcases the diverse culture of Nepal. In Nepalgunj, we visit the local market, mini zoo and nearby villages. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Day 04: Fly to Simikot (2,985m) and trek to Dharapuri (2,360m, 4/6 hours)

We take a 40-minute flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot and admire the beauty of the soaring mountain cliffs from the flight. Simikot, the head quarter of the Humla District, is cut off from the rest of the country due to its remoteness. From Simikot, we ascend for a while, then descend towards the village of Tuling. We continue walking through jungles and villages along the Karnali River towards Dharapuri. Overnight in Dharapuri.

Day 05: Dharapuri to Kermi (2,860m, 5/6 hours)

Our walk is on relatively flat trails beginning with the trail alongside the Karnali River. We walk along the fields cultivated mainly with barley, buckwheat, rice and potatoes. There are two hot springs near Kermi where we may soothe our aching bodies. We can also visit ancient Buddhist monasteries close to Kermi. Laikyo Gompa and Lhundrup Choeling Gompa. Overnight in Kermi.

Day 06: Kermi to Yalbang (2,879m, 5/6 hours)

Today’ trek is a flat and steep ascent until reaching a small pass and crossing a suspension bridge over the Salli River. From here one can enjoy views of the beautiful pine trees and the mighty Karnali River. We will also visit the remote Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery. Overnight in Yalbang.

Day 07: Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073m, 5/6 hours)

We walk on a trail above the Karnali River. As we ascend further, the greenery begins to vanish and so do the smaller bushes. They give way to pine trees and rocky hills. After reaching Tumkot, we visit Dhungkar Choezom Monastery, one of the most important Sakya monasteries in the Tibetan region. Overnight in Tumkot.

Day 08: Tumkot to Yari (3,663m, 6/7 hours)

Today’s trek is on a relatively easy trail above the Karnali River. After walking a few miles we begin to notice the change in climate, vegetation and landscape which becomes more rocky and secluded. The trees that you see are not pine trees anymore. They are now short and low junipers. Overnight in Yari.

Day 09: Yari to Hilsa (3,647m) via Nara La pass (5/6 hours)

We cross the first pass of the trek today, the Nara La pass (4,620m). The vegetation is bleak by now and the landscape is familiar to that of Tibet. After crossing the pass we will be greeted by excellent views of the beautiful Tibetan plateau and Yari Village. From here on, it is a shaky descent down until Hilsa, a border town which is also a dropping point for the pilgrims on their way to Mt. Kailash by helicopter. Overnight in Hilsa.

Day 10: Hilsa to Purang (3,772m, 2/3 hours)

We walk across the Friendship bridge at Hilsa where the Chinese officials will check our permits and passports. We also meet our Tibetan guide here. We ascend from Hilsa to Purang and pass Rinzin Zangpo Gompa and Kangje Village along the way. In Purang, we visit the ancient Purang Gompa and explore the unique Buddhist frescoes of 2nd century. Overnight in Purang.

Day 11: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4558m, 4/5 hours)

Drive to Manasarovar lake, the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Mount Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 12: Puja and drive to Tarchen (4900m, 40km)

Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning, bath and puja we will be heading towards Darchen. It is considered as a base camp for the holy Mt Kailash trekking parikrama.

Day 13: Kailash Kora Trek tp Dirapuk(5120m, 12km, 5/6 hours)

Today, we begin our Kora of Mt. Kailash. The first day out of Darchen involves a six-hour hike in a deep valley through walls of red rock. We continue across the plain to Shershong. We further cross a bridge leading to Chhuku Gompa high on the hill visible from the valley. The trail leads to Dirapuk from where we will have a stunning view of the north face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight in Dirapuk.

Day 14: Kailash Kora Trekking to Zuthulpuk(4790m, 18km, 9/10 hours)

The most difficult section of our Kailash journey. We climb Drolma-la Pass (5,750m). The pass whose name literally means the pass of Tara is beautiful and is filled with five-colored praying flags. From Drolma-la Pass, we descend to zuthulpuk. At zuthulpuk, we come across the incredible lake of compassion and a few ancient meditative caves. Overnight in zuthulpuk.

Day 15: Zhuthulpuk to Paryang (4600m, 290km, 8/9 hours)

Kailash Kora Trek to Darchen (4,560m, 14km, 3/4 hours) and drive back to Paryang (4600m, 270km, 5/6 hours). We continue driving past Horquo and across the Mayum La pass (5200m) to Dongba or Paryang.

Day 16: Paryang to Saga (4400m, 255km, 5/6 hours)

Saga is 255km away from Paryang. Today we drive to Saga passing arid grassy land with herds of sheep, yaks and nomads. From Saga instead of going towards Lhasa, we drive along a different route to Kathmandu. Overnight in Saga.

Day 17: Saga to Zhangmu/Gyirong (3,750m, 325km, 4/5 hours)

Our returnd drive cross Brahmaputra River and then drive to Nyalam. At the first pass we stumble upon Peiku-Tso lake, a huge lake with Mt. Shishapangma (8,027m) at its background. We also get a glimpse of Mt. Everest as the road climbs the Lalung La Pass (5,124m). After crossing yet another pass, Tong La (5,120m), we finally reach the border town Zangmu. Overnight in Zangmu.

Day 18: Zhangmu/Gyirong to Kathmandu (153km, 4/5 hours)

We drive to the border check point to go through the custom formalities. After reaching Friendship Bridge, say goodbye to all Tibetan team of drivers and guide and walk for around 15 minutes towards Nepal. From Kodari, it takes another 4-5 hours drive to reach Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 19: Kathmandu Airport

Final departure transfer to Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport Pick up and departure transfer
Twin share hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as per above programs.
Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Simikot Flight Cost
All ground transfer by bus or jeep during Kailash Tour.
Necessary Tibet travel permits.
English speaking guide during trip.
Twin sharing guest house or tented camp accommodation simikot trek and Kailash tour.
All necessary camping gears like two men tent/dining tent/kitchen tent/toilet tent.
All kitchen gears and staff.
Three meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trip.
Yak and Yak men for Mt. Kailash Kora.
Nepali guide, cook, helpers and all their expenses.
All government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Drinks like coke, fanta, beer, whisky and bottle of water.
Travel insurance for emergency rescue and medication.
Extra expenses for transportation, porter wages, accommodation, meals due to snowfall, landslide, political unrest, strike etc.
Expenses of personal nature like Internet, telephone call.
Tips for guide, driver, helpers.
Tibet/China Paper group visa fee.
International Flights to and from Kathmandu
Nepal Visa
Additional transportation and porter hire costs in the event of a landslide
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Hiring a personal porter and a horse during the Parikrama
Any additional costs due to changes in the itinerary, such as hotels, transport, or helicopter bills
All the cost not mention on above cost Includes

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Amazing Simikot Kailash Tour Trek-19 Days

Simikot Kailash Tour

Mount Kailash is situated in the western Tibet. It is approximately 1500 km from Lhasa and 900 km from Kathmandu. Mount Kailash Tour from Lhasa by overland takes around 13 to 16 days including sightseeing en route and a night stay at Everest Base Camp. Alternatively, tour to Kailash Manasarovar from Kathmandu via Gyirong border is the most popular route. It generally takes 10 days by overland tour.

Ngari Gunsa (ALI) Airport is the nearest airport to Kailash. The flights from Lhasa, Kashagar, Urumqi, Chengdu, and Xian to Ali are operating .The best and quickest flight is from Lhasa to Ngari Gunsa Airport. It is 3 hours flight and 5 hours(250 km) drive to Mt Kailash. The flight schedules are limited.

Simikot Kailash Tour Route

The road to Kailash Manasarovar has been greatly improved in recent years. The roads are well paved, except for a gravel stretch near Lake Manasarovar. We ensure a comfortable journey by providing well-maintained vehicles and experienced local Tibetan drivers. Sit back, relax, and savor the excitement of your adventure to the holy Himalaya Kailash.

Season(Best Time) for Simikot Kailash Tour

April to October are the best time for Kailash Tour. The average temperature at this season will be 9.5°C. The daytime temperatures typically range from 10-15°C, and the nighttime temperatures will drop below freezing.

The minimal rainfall will be in Tibet. July and August are rainy seasons, more rainfall than the other months. Expect clear blue skies, white clouds, diverse vegetation. May is the best time to witness the breathtaking beauty of Kelsang flowers.

Accommodation on Simikot Kailash Mansarovar Tour

The state of accommodation in Kailash tour are basic-almost basic dorm beds in guesthouses and small inns. Generally, guesthouse room along Kailash Kora can accommodate 3 to 4 people with shared toilets.

The private bathrooms and bathing facilities are not accessible during Kailash kora trek. It’s recommended to bring wet wipes along to ensure basic cleanliness.

Drinking Water on Simikot Kailash Tour

The tent tea houses provide hot drinks such as Tibetan butter tea, sweet tea, and bottled water.You can bring your personal bottles to fill the drinking water and carry it. The drinking water directly from taps and rivers is not recommended.

Meals on Simikot Kailash Tours

State of Food in Kailash Tour(Yatra) remains quite basic. The tent tea houses and monastery guesthouses offers simple meals such as instant noodles and egg-fried rice. The fresh meat and vegetables are scarce in local area. The vegetables and all food items supply from larger cities like Lhasa and Shigatse. The cost of meal is relatively higher compared to the other cities. It is nice to bring some chocolate and energy bars for the hike to maintain your energy levels during the Kailash trek journey.

Permits for Simikot Kailash Tour

Tibet Travel Permit is required to enter into Tibet. Without Tibet travel permit, you can not board on flight and train to Lhasa Tibet. A minimum of 6 months passport validity, Chinese visa are also necessary to apply Tibet travel permit if you are coming to Lhasa from mainland China. Also, you are going to Kailash and Tibet from Kathmandu, no necessary Chinese visa to apply TTB permit.

After receiving permit, we apply group Chinese visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. The original passport is required. For Chinese group visa, it takes 3 to 4 working days. The Embassy opens from Monday to Friday.

The additional travel documents such as the Alien’s Travel Permit and the Military Permit are also required for Kailash Mansarovar Tour.

Simikot Kailash Tour Cost

Tour to Mt. Kailash is not cheap. Kailash Package Cost ranges from USD 4500 to 6500 USD per person. The travel cost cover meals, hotels, transfers, guide, entrance ticket and travel permits. For a solo traveler visiting Mt. Kailash, the price will be staggeringly high.

Therefore, Kailash joining group tour is a great choice to cut the price. There will be 8 to 12 travelers in our small group tour to Kailash. So, share the cost and meet many interesting souls on joining Kailash Tour.

Generally, for Indian nationals, the price range will be in between $2000 to $4000 while for non-Indian nationals the price range will be in between $3000 and $5000. There are various factors will affect the price for Kailash Mansarovar trip such as the route you travel, number of people in a group, traveling season, means of transportation, standard of hotel and dining, and other aspects.

Kailash Tour Route

The major routes available for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Firstly, Kailash tour via Lhasa where you will fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu. Staying a couple of days in Lhasa and Lhasa sightseeing, you then drive from Lhasa to Kailash via Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhatse.

Secondly, Kathmandu to Kailash overland tour drives all the way to the Tibetan border-Gyirong. Tour to Kailash Manasarovar Lake via Saga. Kathmandu Kailash tour is the most popular itinerary for the Kailash trip.

Thirdly, Kailash Tour via Nepalgunj, Simikot, Hilsa and Purang. Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by flight and then to Simikot by flight. Simikot to Hilsa either by trek or by helicopter flight and then you will drive to Kailash Mansarovar via Purang.

Packing list for Simikot Kailash Yatra

Travel Documents
Passport size photos – 2 copies
Keep photos and passport in a small zip bag to protect from rain

Travel Clothing
Headwear
Winter hats with ear covers – 2 piece
Headlamp with extra batteries
UV protective Sunglasses with retainer (Thread/chain)

Hand wear
Hand Gloves – 2 pairs (One warm and soft , one water resistant/Ski Gloves)
They keep your hands warm and comfortable. One pair should be warm and soft, suitable for mild weather and daily activities. The other pair should be water-resistant or ski gloves, suitable for cold and wet weather and outdoor activities.

Bodywear
Long Sleeve Shirt – 2 pieces (Fleece or Hoodie)
Short sleeve T-shirt or Polo – 1 piece
Warm Scarf – 1 piece
Shawl – 1 piece
Gore-Tex – 1 pair
Windbreaker jacket
Oversized Poncho – 1 piece (lightweight and cheap ones only!)
Thermals – 2 pairs (two leggings and two top – microfiber thermals recommended)
Pajamas – 1 set (Warm one for night’s sleep)
Down jacket (provided or May choose to bring your own)
Undergarments – 5 pairs
Pants – 5 pairs (2 YOGA pants or Joggers, 1 Cargo, 1 windproof- waterproof – breathable, 1 Ski Pants)

Footwear
Extra Thick socks – 2 pairs (woolen ones are recommended)
Sock Liners – 2 pairs(for Parikrama Days)
Regular socks – 4 pairs (to be worn up until Mansarovar and return)
Ankle support Hiking Boots (should be 1 size bigger than your foot measure)
Sneakers or Tennis Shoes – 1 pair

Trekking Equipment
Small backpack preferably with an outside pocket to hold a water bottle(child size only!).
Trekking Poles – 2 pair (to be used during Parikrama)

Trekking Accessories
Bags (4 small and large zip lock, 4 X- large garbage bags, 10 plastic grocery bags)
Locks – for your luggage (3 Combination locks recommended)
Digital Camera (with video capability)
I-pod or Mp3 player, Speakers
A water bottle (should hold up to 30 oz)
A hot water bottle (to drink water at night time (should hold up to 24-30oz))
Hand warmers and foot warmers – each 8 pairs (totaling = 16 pairs (32 individual packets) )
Umbrella

First Aid and Medicines
Antibiotics for chest and respiratory tract infections and the other for abdominal or bowel infections.

Painkillers (Paracetamol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Advil) for headaches or body aches.
Cough Lozenges
Plasters, Bandages and Zinc Oxide Tape
Foot Powder
Skin-blister repair kit
Common anti-diarrhea pills(Imodium or Lomotil)

Altitude sickness drugs
Diamox or Acetazolamide to prevent AMS.
Water purification tablets or water filters
Earplugs
Sunscreen Cream
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent
Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes (recommended)
Snacks such as chocolates, nuts, sweets, energy bars, etc.
Electrolytes, powder, or tablets (optional)

Toiletries/Personal Hygiene
Towel -1 (lightweight)
Pillowcase and sheet
Toothbrush (preferably biodegradable)
Toothpaste (preferably biodegradable)
Contact lenses or Glasses
Soap – small bar or bottle (preferably biodegradable)
Dry Shampoo (preferably biodegradable)
Quick-drying towel (medium-sized)
Deodorants
Nail Brush and Clippers
Small hair brush
Moisturizing cream ( for hand and face)
Face wipes
Toilet paper
Eye drops
Oral rehydration sachets
Flasks