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pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain of Tibet is sacred to
both Hindus and Buddhists. Mt Kaliash is the source of four great Asian
rivers.
 For Hindus it is the throne of Shiva, for Buddhists, a gigantic
natural Mandala. Also the epicenter of Tantric forces for both
religions. This trek takes you from the far western town of Simikot,
along an old trade route into Tibet. An arid, wild, country dominated by
the peaks of Api and Saipal Himal, this is the world of the Nepalese and
Tibetan traders. You will encounter travelers with horses and yaks laden
with goods. After a few days trek on the Nepal side we take you to
Tibetan border market Purang where Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian traders
meet to exchange wares. The highlight of the trip is to visit Rakshastal
(Devil Lake), the holy Lake of Mansarovar, "born from the mind of Bramha",
trek around the Mt. Kailash and visit the former Gu-ge kingdom with its
two main centres of Toling and Tsaparang.
Your trekking Preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average
people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will
enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually
and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to
check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several
days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running,
swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep
hills or running up and down steps are preferable.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis
however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to
made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the
situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled
by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment,
assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at
every food break.
Itinerary
Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Simikot, Trek to Dharapuri -2400m.
Day 03: Trek from Dharapuri to Kermi-2550m.
Day 04: Trek from Kermi to to Yalabang Gompa-3020m.
Day 05: Trek from Yalabang to Tumkot Khola-2800m.
Day 06: Trek from Tumkot Khola to Yari-4300m.
Day 07: Trek from Yari to Hilsa-4325 crossing over the Nara La-4620m.
Day 08: After breakfast trek half an hour to Sher (Nepal - Tibet
border), after finishing the immigration formalities drive to Purang (Taklakot)-4000m
and visit of Lhama Yutok Gompa overnight at Purang Guest house
Day 09: Drive to Darchen-4300m the base camp of Mt. Kailash and
overnight at Darchen Guest house
Day 10:Trek to Chhugu Gompa-4600m
Day 11: Trek to Drira Phuk
Day 12: Trek to Zutulphuk crossing over the Drolma La-5620m.
Day 13: Trek for about 4 hours and drive to Tirthapuri
Day 14: Drive to Tholing
Day 15: Drive to Tsaparang - ruins of Guge Kingdom, Tunnel in the castle
and drive back to Toling
Day 16: Drive to Miser Chu
Day 17: Drive to Manasarovar
Day 18: Rest at Manasarovar and exploration of the area
Day 19: Drive to Hilsa (Nepal border)
Day 20-24: Trek back to Yari, Muchu, Yalabang, Dharapuri and Simikot
Day 25: Flight from Simikot to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj trekking.
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Adventure in Tibet