Trekking in Nepal >> Far Western Nepal Trek >> Simikot Trek - 22 Days

A 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.

The main attractions of Simikot trek are walking on remote part of western Nepal , Humla and Simikot, forest and Rivers of west Nepal , life, peoples and culture of ethnic Nepali peoples, Alpine caravans, walking and camping on Nepali villages and hills in Nepal part. Simikot lies on western part of Nepal . This part of Nepal has many natural and Adventurous destinations which are not totally explored. For this we have to take domestic flight from Nepaljung to Simikot then trek will follow the trails up to Tibet Border crossing villages, This is wilderness trekking trails follows the Karnali River . After crossing Nara-la pass the ways follows steep down to Tibet border called Hilsa.

Trip Facts

Best season : Sep - Nov, Apr - Aug
Trekking duration 22 days
Trekking grade :C (Strenuous)
Mx. altitude :5,600 m.
Starting from :Nepalgunj
Ending Point :Nepalgunj
Culture :Tibetan people and their culture.
Mode of Trekking :Fully Organized Camping Trekking.
Himalayan Sights : Mt Kailash, Manasarover lake, many Tibetan rugged mountains.
Highlight : The famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash is regarded as the center of the universe by most of Asia is the ultimate Tibetan journey, from the holiest Buddhist Mountain, the sculpted perfection of Kailash; through the serene beauty of the Tibetan plateau.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport and pick up you by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02:Kathmandu free day for preparation of trekking (B)
Day 03:Kathmandu - Nepalgunj. (Fly 1 hr to Nepalgunj) (B.L.D)
Day 04:Nepalgunj - Simikot (Fly to Simikot) (B.L.D)
Day 05:Simikot - Yakpa pul (Trek) (B.L.D)
Day 06:Yakpa pul - Dhinga (Trek) (B.L.D)
Day 07:Dhinga - Below Shechi Lagna (Trek) (B.L.D)
Day 08:Shechi – Chumsa (B.L.D)
Day 09:Chumsa - Talung (B.L.D)
Day 10:Talung - Jhang (B.L.D)
Day 11:Jhang – Halji (B.L.D)
Day 12:Jhang -Til (B.L.D)
Day 13:Til – Manepeme (B.L.D)
Day 14:Manepeme - Hilsa (B.L.D)
Day 15:Hilsa –Yari (B.L.D)
Day 16:Yari - Muchu (B.L.D)
Day 17:Muchu - Salle Khola (B.L.D)
Day 18:Salle Khola - Dadaphoya (B.L.D)
Day 19:Dadaphoya - Simikot (Trek Back) (B.L.D)
Day 20:Simikot - Nepalgunj- Kathmandu (Fly Back) (B.L)
Day 21:Free Day your own in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 22:Final Departure to airport for ownward your destination. (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

International/Domestic Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
Kathmandu hotel room on Breakfast, (B) basis
All land transfer as per above itinerary
Entry permits fees
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permit fees.
Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
Fully escorted trek with English speaking license holder local Sherpa trekking Guide & porovided each 2 persons 1 Porter
Domestic air fare from Kathmandu-nepalgunj-Simikot-Kathmandu
All program according to itineraries on full board.
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs