Simikot Kailash Trek, Mt. Kailash Trek, Kailash Manasarovar Tour

SIMIKOT - KAILASH - SIMIKOT

Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mt. Kailash 6714m. the famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religious. Himdus regards Mt. Kailash as the earthly manifestation of Mount Meru, their spiritual center of the universe, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit the heavens. On top is the abode of Lord Shiva, Lord of the Mountains, who shares this lofty peak with his consort, Parvati. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated.

Sprawling below is the sacred Manasarover 4560m. where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundered life times. The Hindu classical poet, Kalidas, once wrote that the waters of Manasarover are "like pearls" and that to drink of them erases the "sins of a hundred lifetimes"

The 53 kms Kailash circuit is the holiest of all pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travellers to Western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve salvation or Nirvana.

Day 01- KATHMANDU-Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02- KATHMANDU-Kathmandu sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. Sun/Wed

Day 03- KATHMANDU-Chinese visa arrangements. Mon/Wed/Fri

Day 04- NEPALGUNJ-Fly to Nepalgunj. O/n at Hotel Sneha. This town is not very interesting on the west- southern border of Nepal.

Day 05- NEPALGUNJ - SIMIKOT (2960m) Trip to Dharapori- Fly to Simokot in the morning. It is good to have a day acclimatization even though it is not very high place for acclimatization.

Day 06- Dharapori - KERMI (2270m) A short day walk to Kermi. Get used to walk to begin with. A 300 m climb and the start getting down 2270 m a interesting Thakuri village Kermi.

Day 07- KIRMI - YANGAR (2850m) The day is more up and down through the interesting villages and follow the river valley. The tribal villages to study will give you so much of cultural experiences.

Day 08- YANGAR - TOREA (3380m) The day we walk through the difficult narrow trail. Cross the pass of 3500m, down to 2900m and climb to 3380 thorugh some interesting villages and some Gompas. Many suspension bridges are another interesting experiences.

Day 09- TOREA -SIPSIP (4330m) The day we walk more like very Tibetan culture, most of the very high altitude grain. Pass through the Last Nepali check post.

Day 10- SIPSIP - TAKLAKOT (3720m) The day we pass the highest Nepali pass (Naralanga 4580m) and down to 3860m in Sher Nepal - Tibet border. Then 1 1/2 hour drive to Taklakot (Purnag in Tibetan name) where there is first Chinese check point. Cross the border and camp.

Day 11- TAKLAKOT - MANASAROVAR. (4500m) The day we drive to Manasarovar Lake (most holy lake in Tibet) cross some passes and have relax.

Day 12- Day relax in Manasaorvar and a half an hour drive to Darchen (4600m)
Day 13- Start trek around Mt. Kailash (5656m). O/N in tents.
Day 14-Trek and cross the Dormala pass ( 5600m).O/N in tent.
Day 15-Trek and return to Darchen. O/N in tent.
Day 16- Return trek to Taklakot.
Day 17/21 Arrive Simokot.
Day 22 Return flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
Day 23 rest day in Kathmandu
Day 24 Fly home