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Simikot to Kailash Parbat, Trek Itinerary - Description 2008

Itinerary 24 Days

Itinerary: 01

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel -welcome dinner

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunja
12 hours bus ride that goes towards South via Narayanghat and then head west, along the paved highway. Overnight at the local hotel

Day 03 Fly from Nepalgunja to Simikot (2,856m.)
kailashTrek to Majgaon (2,400m.), Walking takes approximately 4 hours... The flight Nepalgunja to Simikot takes 45 minutes, which goes over Western Terai of Nepal, The Mahabharata hills, Bheri river valley as well as the Karnali River. After having a rest to the Immigrations office, the group will meet the Guide and Sherpa crew & start trekking to Majgaon. The trail climbs to the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts to descent steeply into the Karnali gorge. Camp is made under some walnut trees by long tea houses or nearby on the opened ground.

Day 04 Trek to Danda Karmi (2550m.) Hike up to the upper Karnali river valley, past the Toling and Dharapani villages and several beautiful waterfalls, gradually ascending towards Karmi village. Walking takes 6/7 hours... Camp site is suggested on the open field at Danda Karmi.

Day 05 Trek to Yalbang Chaur ( 2,700m). Karmi is the first village that you will be passing; this village is inhabited by upper Humla people of Tibetan sect. Afterwards, Contour up the valley only to descend rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its beautiful stream flowing through the forest. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Camp is made a little further where there is a wide open meadow by the beside the river, the meadow is called the yalbang Chaur.

Day 06 Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m.). Climb gradually to the village of Yalbang. From here the upper trail passes through Toothpaling monastery, while the lower one leads directly to the village of Yankhar. Another 3 hours of hiking around the bend of the Karnali brings to the bridge below Muchu. From Muchu the trail drops gently to the stream below reaching the settlement of Tumkot. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Camp is suggested by the stream side at the bottom of the valley.

Day 07 Trek to Yari (3,450m.). After crossing a wooden bridge over Tumkot Khola. You veer - of the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and the Nara La Pass; the trail will lead into Tibet. The trail climbs steadily up the Mountain side to a distant Yari. Yari is the last Nepali village, before heading towards Nara La. Walking takes 5-6 hours... Camp can be made by the stream side near the last group of houses at Yari.

Day 08 Trek to Over Nara La Pass (4,325m.) to Sher(3,600m.) in Tibet. It will take 3 to 4 hours to cross the Nara La Pass from Yari. The Nara La Pass is marked by a seap of stones, travelers have put there crowned by many flag poles & strings of colorful prayer flags. The descent to meet the Karnali once again is steep. Precipitous & narrow winding & following the ridges to drop giddily to the river far down below. Walking takes 7-8 hours. Camp is made on the banks of the Karnali on a flat area near the bridge.

Day 09 Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m.). After breakfast. You will start your trek, passing through a village of Sher, the first Tibetan village that you come across along the trail. The gravel trail continues, twisting & bending finally reaching the village of Kocher. Here, you will see the famous Gompa of Kochernath. And at Kocher, only an arranged transport will be waiting for all. After boarding the bus or a lorry take a ride to Taklakot (also known) as Purang or Burang ride may last for an hour. Walking time taken to reach Kocher is approximately about 2 hours... Overnight - at Purang Guest House or Camp

Day 10 Bus drives to Darchen (4,500m.) at the base of Mt. Kailash. From Chiu Gompa, the bus journey again continues heading north to a village called Darchen. Darchen is a small settlement at the button of the Southern slopes of the holy mountain - Kailash. In the past it was a Drokpa village (Village of the nomads - not a permanent settlement). Now there is mixture of people living here. Their houses are made out of boulders & stone. Drive to reach this place takes about 2 hours. Overnight camp at Dharchen.

Day 11 Darchen - Dirapuk: After early morning breakfast trek starts (The Kora begins) and after 5 – 6 hours trek to Dirapuk, 4,890 m in elevation and overnight in camp.

Day 12 Dirapuk - Zutulpuk: Parikrama continues to Zutulpuk which will takes approximately 08 hours, 4,790m in elevation andovernight in camp.

map02.jpg (18823 bytes)Day 13 Zutulpuk - Darchen: End treks at Darchen over night in camp.

Day 14 Darchen - Parayang: Drive back to Parayang and over night in camp.

Day 15 Parayang - Saga: Drive to Saga and over night in camp.

Day 16 Saga - Lhatse: Drive to Lhatse and over night in G. house.

Day 17 Lhatse - Xigatse (3,900M) 244KM, APPROX 06-08 HRS DRIVE: Scenic drive through the highest point, Gyatchu La passes (5,220m) en route to Lhasa via Lhatse and Shakya Monastery. Overnight in hotel.

Day 18 Xigatse - Gyantse (3,950M), 90KM, APPROX 2 HRS DRIVE: Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilumpu Monastery. Drive through the Tibet’s biggest Agricultural field to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Palkor Monastery. Over night in Hotel.

Day 19 Gyantse - Lhasa: Full day picturesque drive along the turquoise lake Yamadrok, crossing over Kampala Pass (4794M) and the Brahma Putra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Over night in hotel.

Day 20 - 21 Lhasa Two full days sight seeing tour to Lhasa including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTATLA PALACE, DEPRUNG AND SERA MONASTERIES. Over night in Hotel.

Day 22 Lhasa - Kathmandum-kailash.jpg (23886 bytes)
Day 23 Kathmandu
Day 24 Final Departure

Cost:

3-4 Persons, Per Person USD 4500.00
5-8 Persons, Per Person USD 4000.00
9-12 Persons, Per Person USD 3800.00
13-16 Persons, Per Person USD 3685.00
17-20 Persons, Per Person USD 3500.00

Single Supplementary USD 200.00

Cost Includes:

  1. 3 nights accommodation hotel (3 star) in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast
  2. Two Men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Mattresses for trekking in Nepal and Tibet
  3. Trekking crews - Cook, Cook helper & guide
  4. Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian & Non vegetarian (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
  5. Tibet visa
  6. Lhasa – Kathmandu flight ticket
  7. After Saga service will be Bed & Breakfast
  8. Japanese Land curser 4WD 4500 model and support truck for carry food + staff (from Taklakot to Kathmandu)
  9. Fly Kathmandu -Nepalgunja and next day fly to Simikot (flight ticket)
  10. English speaking guide from Tibet and Nepali guide
  11. Monastery Entrance fee
  12. Mount Kailash Permit as well as Lhasa
  13. 7 days permit from Simikot to Taklakot
  14. Tibet visa &Travel Permit
  15. Yaks and Yak man for 3 days round Mount Kailash
  16. Gamo Bag (Altitude Air pressure bag )
  17. Airport -Hotel - Airport transfer
  18. Satellite phone (Pay calls)
  19.  Welcome dinner
  20. Our Service charge

Cost does not include:

  1. PERSONAL expenses for Nepal-Tibet  
  2. International Airport tax Euro 20.00
  3. Travel insurance
  4. All expenses of personal nature
  5. Bar bills and Beverage
  6. Tips for staff
  7. Photography charges
  8. Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than group
  9. Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem.
  10. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  11. Sleeping bag & Jacket
  12. Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa
  13. Satellite Phone calls
  14. Personal clothes

Itinerary: 02

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel -welcome dinner

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunja
12 hours bus ride that goes towards South via Narayanghat and then head west, along the paved highway. Overnight at the local hotel.

Day 03 Fly from Nepalgunja to Simikot (2,856m.)
Trek to Majgaon (2,400m.), Walking takes approximately 4 hours... The flight Nepalgunja to Simikot takes 45 minutes, which goes over Western Terai of Nepal, The Mahabharata hills, Bheri river valley as well as the Karnali River. After having a rest to the Immigrations office, the group will meet the Guide and Sherpa crew & start trekking to Majgaon. The trail climbs to the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts to descent steeply into the Karnali gorge. Camp is made under some walnut trees by long tea houses or nearby on the opened ground.

Day 04 Trek to Danda Karmi (2550m.) Hike up to the upper Karnali river valley, past the Toling and Dharapani villages and several beautiful waterfalls, gradually ascending towards Karmi village. Walking takes 6/7 hours... Camp site is suggested on the open field at Danda Karmi.

Day 05 Trek to Yalbang Chaur ( 2,700m). Karmi is the first village that you will be passing; this village is inhabited by upper Humla people of Tibetan sect. Afterwards, Contour up the valley only to descend rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its beautiful stream flowing through the forest. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Camp is made a little further where there is a wide open meadow by the beside the river, the meadow is called the yalbang Chaur.

Day 06 Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m.). Climb gradually to the village of Yalbang. From here the upper trail passes through Tooth paling monastery, while the lower one leads directly to the village of Yankhar. Another 3 hours of hiking around the bend of the Karnali brings to the bridge below Muchu. From Muchu the trail drops gently to the stream below reaching the settlement of Tumkot. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Camp is suggested by the stream side at the bottom of the valley.

Day 07 Trek to Yari (3,450m.). After crossing a wooden bridge over Tumkot Khola. You veer - of the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and the Nara La Pass; the trail will lead into Tibet. The trail climbs steadily up the Mountain side to a distant Yari. Yari is the last Nepali village, before heading towards Nara La. Walking takes 5-6 hours... Camp can be made by the stream side near the last group of houses at Yari.

Day 08 Trek to Over Nara La Pass (4,325m.) to Sher(3,600m.) in Tibet. It will take 3 to 4 hours to cross the Nara La Pass from Yari. The Nara La Pass is marked by a seap of stones, travelers have put there crowned by many flag poles & strings of colorful prayer flags. The descent to meet the Karnali once again is steep. Precipitous & narrow winding & following the ridges to drop giddily to the river far down below. Walking takes 7-8 hours. Camp is made on the banks of the Karnali on a flat area near the bridge.

Day 09 Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m.). After breakfast. You will start your trek, passing through a village of Sher, the first Tibetan village that you come across along the trail. The gravel trail continues, twisting & bending finally reaching the village of Kocher. Here, you will see the famous Gompa of Kochernath. And at Kocher, only an arranged transport will be waiting for all. After boarding the bus or a lorry take a ride to Taklakot (also known) as Purang or Burang ride may last for an hour. Walking time taken to reach Kocher is approximately about 2 hours.. Overnight - at Purang Guest House or Camp.

Day 10 Bus drives to Darchen (4,500m.) at the base of Mt. Kailash. From Chiu Gompa, the bus journey again continues heading north to a village called Darchen. Darchen is a small settlement at the button of the Southern slopes of the holy mountain - Kailash. In the past it was a Drokpa village (Village of the nomads - not a permanent settlement). Now there is mixture of people living here. Their houses are made out of boulders & stone. Drive to reach this place takes about 2 hours. Overnight camp at Dharchen.

Day 11 Darchen - Dirapuk
After early morning breakfast trek starts (The Kora begins) and after 5 – 6 hours trek to Dirapuk, 4,890 m in elevation and overnight in camp.

Day 12 Dirapuk - Zutulpuk: Parikrama continues to Zutulpuk which will takes approximately 08 hours, 4,790m in elevation and overnight in camp.

Day 13 Zutulpuk - Darchen: End treks at Darchen over night in camp.
Day 14 Darchen - Parayang: Drive back to Parayang and over night in camp.
Day 15 Parayang - Saga: Drive to Saga and over night in camp.
Day 16 Saga - Nyalam or Zhangmu
Day 17 Nylam/Zhangmu – Kathmandu
Day 18: Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure

Cost:

3-4 Persons, Per Person USD 2700.00
5-8 Persons, Per Person USD 2400.00
9-12 Persons, Per Person USD 2250.00
13-16 Persons, Per Person USD 2100.00
17-20 Persons, Per Person USD 2000.00

Single Supplementary USD 200.00

Cost Includes:

  1. 3 nights accommodation hotel (3 star) in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast
  2. Two Men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Mattresses for trekking in Nepal and Tibet
  3. Trekking crews - Cook, Cook helper & guide
  4. Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian & Non vegetarian (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
  5. Tibet visa
  6. Japanese Land curser 4WD 4500 model and support truck for carry food + staff (from Taklakot to Kathmandu)
  7. Fly Kathmandu -Nepalgunja and next day fly to Simikot (flight ticket)
  8. English speaking guide from Tibet and Nepali guide
  9. Monastery Entrance fee
  10. Mount Kailash Permit as well as Lhasa
  11. 7 days permit from Simikot to Taklakot
  12. Tibet visa &Travel Permit
  13. Yaks and Yak man for 3 days round Mount Kailash
  14. Gamo Bag (Altitude Air pressure bag )
  15. Airport -Hotel - Airport transfer
  16. Satellite phone (Pay calls)
  17. Welcome dinner
  18. Our Service charge

Cost does not include:

  1. PERSONAL expenses for Nepal-Tibet  
  2. International Airport tax Euro 20.00
  3. Travel insurance
  4. All expenses of personal nature
  5. Bar bills and Beverage
  6. Tips for staff
  7. Photography charges
  8. Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than group
  9. Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem.
  10. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  11. Sleeping bag & Jacket
  12. Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa
  13. Satellite Phone calls
  14. Personal clothes
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