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Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar via Simikot
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Mount Kailash rises to an altitude of 6,714 meters, and is one of the most elegant and entrancing peaks in Tibet. For the traveler, this is a dream destination, almost inaccessible until just a few decades ago because of bad roads, political prohibitions, and the presence of bandits. But no Westerner has ever felt lonely in the area around it. In Sanskrit it is called “Mount Meru “or "Sumeru", in Hindu "Kailash" or the "Crystal Shining" & in Tibet it is called “Gang Ringpoche” or the “jewel of snow”. It is a mountain sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bongos, the adherents of ancient animistic beliefs. Traditional Buddhist cosmology has often connected Kailash with Mount Meru , the great mythological mountain that forms the axis of this world system.
We begin it by taking the flight to Simikot in Nepal 's remote Humla District. From here our trek follows the ancient salt trading and pilgrimage route towards the Nara Langa pass and to the border trade post at Taklakot. We drive overland north past Gurla Mandata mountain to the shores of Lake Manasarovar and RakasTal Lake and on to Darchen situated at the foot of Mt. Kailash. This holy mountain is revered by Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and Bonpos as the center of the universe. Once there, we will make the 'kora' (holy-walk) trek of the mountain sharing the trail with other pilgrims that head for Kailash during the summer months. After completing this trek we will drive eastwards by jeeps along the mighty Yarlung Zangpo river and through the vastness of the Tibet Plateau. Enjoy fantastic mountain views of the Himalayas as we journey south towards the border town of Zangmu to re-enter Nepal at the Friendship Bridge . |
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Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
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Day 01: Welcome to the group with flower garlands and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02-03: After breakfast Half day sightseeing at KTM and tour briefing at hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Nepaljung/hotel
Day 05: Fly to Simikot and trek to Darapori (2300m)
Day 06: Trek to Kermi (2690m)
Day 07: Trek to Yalbang (2890m)
Day 08: Yalbang - Tumkot (2850)
Day 09: Trek to Thadodunga (3900m)
Day 10: Trek to Sher and drive to Purang (3900m)
Day 11: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4600m)
Day 12: Leisure day at Manasorvar lake/camp
Day 13: Drive to Darchen/hotel or camp
Day 14: Drive to Darboche & Trek to Dira Puk
Day 15: Trek over Dolma La to Zuthul Puk (4700m)
Day 16: Trek & Drive to Hor Qu (4560m)/camp
Day 17: Drive to Purang / guest house or camp
Day 18: Drive to Sher and Trek to Manipeme camp
Day 19Trek to Til /camp
Day 20: Trek to Jang /camp
Day 21: Trek to Talung /Camp
Day 22: Trek to Shingjungma/Guest House or camp
Day 23: Trek to Kermi /Camp
Day 24: Trek to Majgaun /camp
Day 25: Trek to Simikot /camp
Day 26: Fly to Nepalgunj / Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.
Day 27: Departure
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