03/07/2023
SIKIKOT-ROUND KAILASH LHASA KATHMANDU: (JUNE-JULY 2025)
The Kailash, Kailas or Gang Rinpoche means "precious snow jewel" in German and is located in the western part of the mountain ranges of the Transhimalaya in the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.
Its tip has an exceptionally symmetrical shape and resembles a crystal or pyramid that is covered with snow all year round. Its height is 6,638m. The four major rivers of South Asia originate on its slopes: the Indus to the north, the Brahmaputra to the east, the Satluj to the west and the Karnali to the south, an inflow of the Ganges. These rivers have a significant share in the water supply of the entire Indian subcontinent.
Due to its special shape and location, the Kailash is one of the most important spiritual places in Tibetan Buddhism , Hinduism , Jainism and Bon and is considered the most sacred mountain.
A circuit around the mountain (Tibetan Kora ) on a 53 km. long path that leads up to an altitude of 5700 m above the Drölma La is the most important pilgrimage for fans of these religions. The
Direction of the circumnavigation depends on the religious affiliation of the pilgrim (Buddhists, Hindus and Jainas in a clockwise direction, followers of the Bon in an anti-clockwise direction). After the 13th circumnavigation of the Kailash, the pilgrim gets access to the inner Kora. The primary goal of every Buddhist is to circle the Kailash 108 times. According to Buddhist teaching, whoever achieves this can attain immediate enlightenment.
Out of respect for its religious importance, the Kailash has so far not been climbed. "No place is more wonderful than this," said the yogi Milarepa (1052-1135), who, according to tradition, is the only previous climber on the mountain, at whose foot he lived for a long time in complete isolation. The first permit for climbing was granted in 1985 to Reinhold Messner, who had applied for a permit for the surrounding area. However, this waived the implementation.
After a day in Kathmandu, where we acclimatize and visit some sights, we fly to Nepalgunj and from there to Simikot, the starting point of our trekking tour.
In 6 daily stages we hike through the northwest of Nepal and reach the Tibetan border. In these 6 days we move between 2,300m and 4,300m. We sleep in lodges.
When we arrive at the Tibetan border, jeeps take us to the shores of the magical Lake Manasarov. Here we pitch our tents. Everyone sleeps in the tent, the night at Lake Manasarowar is an impressive experience. The next day, the jeeps take you to Darchen, where the Kailash circuit starts. 3 days full of new impressions. We hike around the sacred mountain of Buddhists, Hindus and Bon. We meet many pilgrims on our way. On the 3rd day of our hike we reach Darchen, our starting point and the destination of our hike.
During the trek we are accompanied by local guides, porters and cooks.
We are now on the way to Lhasa across the vast landscape of the Tibetan highlands. Saga, Lhatse, Shigatse (Tashilumpo) and Gyantse (Kumbum) are our daily stages.
In Lhasa we take 3 days to visit the Potala, the Jokhang and the monasteries Sera and Drepung, but also to experience the breath of old Tibet in the old town.
After 3 days we fly back to Kathmandu. Here we use another day to get to know the city better.
Requirements / condition: Daily stages for 7 - 8 hours, technically easy mountain hike, but at a high altitude (often between 4,000 and 5,000m, when circling Kailash over 5,000m).
Day PROGRAM:
01 Arrival in Kathmandu
02 Kathmandu city sight seeing
03 Patan and Bhaktapursight seeing& preparation for Kailash tour
04 Afternoon Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj: 1 hour and overnight there.
NEPALI SIDE TREKKING
05 Fly to Simikot (2,985m/9,790ft) and trek to Dharapori (2,360m/7,740ft) 4 - 6 hours
06 Dharapori to Kermi (2,860m/9,383ft): 5 - 6 hours
07 Kermi to Yalbang (2,879m/9,445ft): 5 - 6 hours
08 Yalbang to Tumkot (3,073m/10,082ft): 5 - 6 hours
09 Tumkot to Yari (3,663m/12,017ft): 6 - 7 hours
10 Yari to Hilsa (3,647m/11,965ft) via Nara La pass: 5 - 6 hours
HILSA IS BORDER ON 10 NIGHTS WE STAY NEPAL SITE
TIBET SITE
11 Hilsa to Purang (3,772m/12,375ft): 2 - 3 hours
12 Purang to Mansarwar 5-6 hours drive.
13 Mansarwar rest day
14 Mansarwar to KailasBase Camp first day of Kora: hiking to DiraPukMonasterys (5120m/16,792ft), 5 - 6 hours
15 Second day of Kora: hike to Dzutul-puk (4790m/15,765ft): 18km, 6 - 7 hours
16 Third day of Kora: hiking to Darchen (4,560m/15,000ft): 14km, 3 - 4 hours and transfer to Manasarovar
17 Drive to Saga (4,600m/15,088ft) 495 km, 8 – 9 hours
18 Drive to Shigatse (3,900m/12,795 ft): 445km, 8-9 hours
19 Drive Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft): 265km, 4-5 hours
20 Full day sight seeing in Lhasa potala palace and Lhasa city
21 Fly from Lhasa/ Austria.
All tour cost Nepal and Tibet: Group must be minimum 7-10
If you want to need price please write as e-mail.
Included in the Cost
Pickups and drops from airport and hotel
Hotels in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Tibet. Teahouse and camping during the trek Nepal site
Breakfast in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Tibet
All meals while trekking in Nepal & Kailash Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj / Simikot / Assistance in acquiring the Chinese visa, All necessary permit for Simikot and entry fees (including Tibet Travel Permit) Hilsa, Kailash, Garuda valley, Lhasa transfer by private vehicles (van or Hiace or bus) English-speaking, trained and experienced local guide Fees for porter or horse from Simikot to Hilsa and during Kora, All applicable taxes and service charges
All necessary paper work.
Cost not including:
Lahasa 3 days Lunch and dinner is client’s self-payment. From Saga to Lhasa
Personal equipment’s Cold drinks
Risqué to needed and Kathmandu Temple entrance fee for sightseeing place trips for staffs.
