Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar from Simikot to Lhasa

Description

Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar from Simikot to Lhasa

Trip Hightlights

• Trek in the remote reaches of Far West Nepal
• Trek around Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar
• Explore caves
• Visit monasteries and palaces
• Experience Tibetan culture and lifestyle

Trip Overview

Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar trip starts in Kathmandu with a day for preparation then a flight to Nepalgunj. The following day the trek begins in the remote regions of Far West Nepal. The trail follows ancient trails, pilgrimage paths, and trade routes. The trek to Tibet is adorned with beautiful landscapes featuring cliffs, terraced farm lands, a river, monasteries, a hot spring, forests and small villages. After entering Tibet, the trek concludes with a circumambulation of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. The conclusion of the trek marks the beginning of the tour. After exploring caves, and visiting monasteries, the tour continues to Lhasa. On the way to Lhasa, the tour visits more monasteries with incredible works of art. The tour also stops at high mountain passes, such as Drolma-La Pass and Mayum-La Pass take in the beautiful scenery. More lakes are also visited such as Turquoise Lake and Lake of Compassion.

Trip Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. 1,400 m /4,593 ft

Day 02: Prepare for the trip

Day 03: Take a flight to Nepalgunj.  -01 hr, 150 m / 492 ft

Day 04: Take a flight to Simikot and trek to Dharapori. -06 hrs, 2,360 m / 7,740 ft  

Day 05: Trek to Kermi. -06 hrs 2,860 m / 9,383 ft

Day 06: Trek to Yalbang. -06 hrs, 2,879 m / 9,445 ft  

Day 07: Trek to Tumkot. -06 hrs, 3,073 m / 10,082 ft

Day 08: Trek to Yari. -07 hrs, 3,663 m / 12,017 ft  

Day 09: Trek through Nara La Pass to Hilsa. -06 hrs, 3,647 m / 11,965 ft

Day 10: Trek to Purang. -03 hrs, 3,772 m / 12,375 ft

Day 11: Trek to Moincer and tour Tirtapuri. -04 hrs, 4,450 m / 14,599 ft

Day 12: Travel to Darchen. -04 hrs, 4,560 m / 14,956 ft

Day 13: Trek to Dira-Puk Monastery. -06 hrs, 5,120 m / 16,792 ft

Day 14: Trek to Dzutul-Puk. -07 hrs, 4,790 m / 15,765 ft  

Day 15: Trek to Darchen and travel to Manasarovar. -04 hrs, 4,560 m / 15,000 ft

Day 16: circumambulate Mansarovar Lake

Day 17: Travel to Saga. -09 hrs, 4,600 m / 15,088 ft

Day 18: Travle to Shigatse. -09 hrs, 3,900 m / 12,795 ft

Day 19: Travel to Lhasa. -05 hrs, 3,650 m / 11,972 ft

Day 20: Conclude trip in Lhasa