Simikot Kailash Trekking
Overview
The mighty rock dome of Kailash comes closer. Together with pilgrims from far and wide you follow the trail (Parikrama) across the Dolma La (5600m), which is adorned with countless prayer flags. It takes three days to circumambulate the snow-covered cupola of the 6714m tall mountain. In Tibetan tradition you will conclude this pilgrimage in Tirthapuri – which is one of the most important pilgrim destinations along with Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
Almost surreal appears the canyon-like valley of the Sutlej. Imbedded lie the ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the former kingdom of Guge. After visiting the 900 year-old site our drive through the canyon of the Sutlej starts long the north route to Lhasa. The light and shadows of the summer clouds make for a magical atmosphere, dip the barren vastness in tinges of pastel green, yellow deep blue and violet. En route, we visit two of the most sacred temples of Tibet: Tshilunpo in Shigatse and Kumbum in Gyantse. In Lhasa, the spiritual and secular center Tibet’s, visited by many pilgrims from allover the country, we will have two days at our disposal.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 2: Fly to Simikot [2960m], trek to Dhara Pokhari [2300m]
Day 3: Trek to Salli Khola [2700m]
Day 4: Trek to Muchu [2920m]
Day 5: Rest day
Day 6: Trek to Sipsip [4330m]
Day 7: Trek to Hilsa [3720m]
Day 8: Trek to Taklakot [3930m], drive to Manasarovar [4560m]
Day 9: Rest day at Manasarovar
Day 10: Drive to Tarboche [4750m]
Day 11: Trek to Dira-puk
Day 12: Trek to Zutul-puk [4790m]
Day 13: Trek to Darchen [4560m]
Day 14: Drive to Paryang [4750m]
Day 15: Drive to Saga [4600m]
Day 16: Drive to Peiko-Tso
Day 17: Drive to Zhangmu [2300m]
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu [1400m]