Tour category: Tibet

Simikot Mt. Kailash Tour

Simikot Mt. Kailash Tour starts from Simikot-Hilsa route travelers used to travel to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar either via Lhasa or via Zhang-Mu. From 1993, travelers started to make a tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via Simikot-Hilsa route frequently. This route is the shortest and most practical for trekkers in terms of both elevation and distance. The tour to Mt. Kailash commences from Simikot which is situated at an elevation of 2910 meters and climbs up to Na-Lagna pass (4330 meters) before reaching the arid Tibetan Plateau. From Simikot, it takes a 6 day’s journey to reach the Tibetan border town, which is plenty of time to be acclimatized in high altitude.

Simikot Mt. Kailash Tour  and trekking there is no direct air service from Kathmandu to Simikot, so travelers generally have to fly Simikot via Nepalgunj, the regional hub of Western Nepal. From Kathmandu, we either have to take a 12 hours overland journey in Bus OR have to take an hour’s flight to Nepalgunj. Both options are available on regular basis. The Nepalgunj-simikot flight operates early in the morning, so we must stay a night in Nepalgunj to catch an early morning flight the next day.

Monsoon rains often make delay the Nepalgunj-Simikot flights and make it difficult to get tickets, so it is always better to book this trip as earlier as possible. As we trek for 6 days through one of the most remote regions of Nepal, we have to bring all logistics that require during our trekking portion in Nepal side. The rests of the logistics which are required during our journey to Mt. Kailash will be supplied via the alternative route (Zhang-Mu). A supporting truck will come all the way from Lhasa to Nepal border (Kodari, near Zhang-Mu) to fetch the equipment (kitchen and camping) & foods and bring them to Hilsa border before the group reaches there.

Due to the small room in aircraft, the logistics which will be required for the entire journey cannot be supplied via Simikot route only. Also, this requires huge manpower to carry all the logistics to the Hilsa boarder and by then most of the fragile items will be destroyed. So, we must supply the foods and other logistics to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar from the alternative route for Simikot Mt. Kailash Tour.

Lasha Mt Kailash Tour

Mt. Kailash (22028 Feet), considered to be a physical embodiment of the mythical Mt. Meru, is believed to be the most sacred mountain in the world. Its snow dusted rock pyramid is located in the scenically rich area of western Tibet, which lies between the Himalayas and Karakorum ranges. From its peak, one can enjoy the views of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. It is considered most auspicious to make a religious pilgrimage around its fifty-three kilometers circuit (32 miles parikrama).

In fact, the entire region of Mt. Kailash is of important religious significance and includes the two turquoise-blue, pristine high-altitude lakes of Mansarovar and Rakshesa. Mt. Kailash is regarded holy by followers of several religions. To Hindus, Kailash is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake, the soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailash Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. And the followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailash as the soul of Tibet.

Another uniqueness contributing to the mystical aspects of Kailash is that four most sacred rivers of the Indian sub-continent begin from here – Sutlej, Karnili (a major tributary of the Ganges), Brahmaputra and Indus. The end of these rivers are more than 2,000 kilometers apart, yet they all have their source within a hundred kilometers of Mt. Kailash. Nature lovers can encounter numerous unusual species of birds, wildlife, and flora here. This holy region is known as navel (center) of the universe, attracting scholars and researchers from all over the world. Mt. Kailash (also known as the ‘Sumeru Parbat’ in Hindu epics) provides a spiritually enriching, naturally unique and a truly rewarding journey of a lifetime.

Lasha EBC Overland Tour

The Lhasa to Everest Base Camp to Lhasa overland tour offers unique mystery and allure of Tibet. Experience the subtle and profound atmosphere and enjoy the landscapes that seem to be part of fairyland. The mountain views and inspiring landscapes, rich Buddhist culture and history complementary with the recent development makes this tip a truly unforgettable experience. The Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet has captured the hearts and minds of the international world since long. The tour covers a vast tract of this ancient land, crossing spectacular passes, through unforgettable landscapes and spiritual heart of the country. In these seven days, Himalayan Glacier’s tour package manages to take in a little bit of everything of the attractions that world’s highest mountainous region has to offer.

Initially, we make sightseeing tours in Lhasa which would also help in acclimatization with Tibet’s high altitude. We visit the holiest Jokhang temple, marvel at the legendary eighth wonder Potala Palace, and explore Norbulingka Palace (the summer palace of the Dalai Lama), Drepung, Sera Monastery and many more. Then, we start our exciting journey to Everest Base Camp. On the way, we stop at Gyangtse and Xigatse and explore the Tibetan villages and lifestyle. Eventually, we reach our final destination, the northern Base Camp of Everest where the sheer grandeur of Everest’s north face has to be experienced. After marveling at the grandeur of the Himalayas, we retrace our path still mesmerized by the snow peaks and get back to Lhasa for onward journey.

Lasha Mt Kailasah Tour via EBC

After visiting the palaces and monasteries of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse travel by 4-WD jeeps to the famous Rongphu Monastery and day-hike to North Everest Base camp from where the views of the North Face of Mt. Everest is awesome. Continue across the Tibetan Highlands, following the great Yarlung Tsangpo river valley, to the sacred landscape of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. After exploring the lake and surrounding area we will follow the 3-day pilgrimage trail around the holy mountain to complete a once-in-a-lifetime kora or parikrama. Afterward, drive back to Lhasa, or by way of the Friendship Highway to Kathmandu in Nepal.