[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site":3,"trip-lhasa-kailash-simikot":81},{"settings":4,"regions":33,"counts":62},{"contact":5,"social":12,"memberships":16,"home":20},{"address":6,"phone":7,"whatsapp":8,"email":9,"mapEmbedUrl":10,"hours":11},"Budhanilkantha 06, Chyasundol, Dapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal","+977 1 4377875","+977 985 109 1715","info@goldennepaltrek.com","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=Budhanilkantha%2C%20Kathmandu%2C%20Nepal&output=embed","Sunday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 (Nepal time)",{"facebook":13,"instagram":14,"x":15},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fgolden.np\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fgoldennepaltrek\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FTrekGn",[17,18,19],"TAAN","NMA","Nepal Tourism Board",{"heroEyebrow":21,"heroTitle":22,"heroSubtitle":23,"heroImageId":24,"stats":25,"featuredTripIds":32},"Licensed Himalayan operator · Since 2011","Walk the *roof* of the world.","Treks, tours and expeditions across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, guided by people who were born in these mountains.",null,[26,29],{"value":27,"label":28},"15+","years guiding since 2011",{"value":30,"label":31},"40+","treks & tours in 4 countries",[],[34,38,41,44,47,50,53,56,59],{"slug":35,"name":36,"country":37},"everest-region","Everest","nepal",{"slug":39,"name":40,"country":37},"annapurna-region","Annapurna",{"slug":42,"name":43,"country":37},"langtang-region","Langtang",{"slug":45,"name":46,"country":37},"mustang-region","Mustang",{"slug":48,"name":49,"country":37},"manaslu-region","Manaslu",{"slug":51,"name":52,"country":37},"dolpo-region","Dolpo",{"slug":54,"name":55,"country":37},"kanchenjunga-region","Kanchenjunga",{"slug":57,"name":58,"country":37},"makalu-region","Makalu",{"slug":60,"name":61,"country":37},"ganesh-himal-region","Ganesh Himal",[63,67,70,73,75,77,79],{"country":64,"category":65,"n":66},"bhutan","trekking",11,{"country":37,"category":68,"n":69},"city-tours",6,{"country":37,"category":71,"n":72},"mountaineering",1,{"country":37,"category":74,"n":72},"tours",{"country":37,"category":65,"n":76},22,{"country":78,"category":74,"n":72},"tibet",{"country":78,"category":65,"n":80},5,{"trip":82,"related":231,"reviews":270},{"id":83,"slug":84,"title":85,"country":78,"countryName":86,"category":65,"region":24,"regionName":24,"durationDays":87,"durationLabel":24,"maxAltitudeM":88,"difficulty":24,"priceFrom":24,"offerPrice":24,"offerLabel":24,"isBestSeller":89,"summary":90,"cover":91,"groupSize":24,"bestSeason":24,"overviewHtml":103,"highlights":104,"includes":105,"excludes":106,"fixedDepartures":24,"mapEmbedUrl":24,"routeImage":24,"gallery":107,"itinerary":121,"faqs":229,"seoTitle":24,"seoDescription":90,"updatedAt":230},3,"lhasa-kailash-simikot","Lhasa to Simikot via Kailash","Tibet",28,4939,false,"A 28-day journey from Lhasa across western Tibet to Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash, then on foot over the Nara La into Humla to finish at Simikot.",{"key":92,"alt":93,"width":94,"height":95,"variants":96,"color":101,"credit":102},"trips\u002Flhasa-kailash-simikot\u002F01-b7d111","North face of Mount Kailash on the kora circuit",2400,1600,[97,98,99,100,95,94],480,720,960,1280,"#f8f8f8","Ondřej Žváček · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons","\u003Cp>Simikot is one of the most remote regions which lies in the Far Western Humla District of Nepal. It is the starting point of the trek to the Mount Kailash. During the trek, you'll go through the hidden valley of Humla to the western Tibet's Mount Kailash. Several routes and trading links will be crossed along with Nara Langa pass and the border trade post at Hilsa. From Mount Kailash, you'll be driven to sacred Lake Manasarovar. After that, you'll be driven toward central Tibet and Lhasa where you will visit the famous places such as Jokhang, Norbulingkha, Depong, Shakya monastery, Tashilunpo monastery, Palkhor monastery and many more.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],[],[],[108,110,114],{"key":92,"alt":93,"width":94,"height":95,"variants":109,"color":101,"credit":102},[97,98,99,100,95,94],{"key":111,"alt":112,"width":94,"height":95,"variants":113,"color":101,"credit":102},"trips\u002Flhasa-kailash-simikot\u002F02-a53502","Potala Palace in Lhasa seen from Chagpo Ri",[97,98,99,100,95,94],{"key":115,"alt":116,"width":94,"height":117,"variants":118,"color":119,"credit":120},"trips\u002Flhasa-kailash-simikot\u002F03-c89d5a","Simikot valley in Humla, far western Nepal",1410,[97,98,99,100,95,94],"#5898c8","Mohan K. Duwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons",[122,128,133,138,143,147,152,157,162,168,173,179,184,189,194,199,204,209,214,219,224],{"id":123,"dayLabel":124,"title":125,"description":126,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},637,"Day 1","Arrival in Kathmandu","On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.","Hotel",{"id":129,"dayLabel":130,"title":131,"description":132,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},638,"Day 2","Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa","Having our breakfast early morning, we catch international flight to Lhasa and upon arriving here, you will be transferred to the Hotel. Lhasa comprises of narrow streets and white washed houses where windows are framed in black trapezoids. The new Lhasa was built around the base of the Potala and is now characterized by straight, broad streets, Chinese style department stores and government houses. Lhasa is a friendly city and you will find Tibetans with smile.",{"id":134,"dayLabel":135,"title":136,"description":137,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},639,"Day 3","Lhasa Tour","In the morning, we visit Potala Palace, an architectural wonder with gold roofs high above the town, more than 300 meters above the valley. From here, the valley can be observed from directions all around. The present Potala was built in 1645 to 1693 in the Fifth Dalai Lama's reign. It was the center of religious and political power of Dalai Lamas. There are more than 1000 rooms which were the living quarters of Dalai Lama and also the magnificent golden tombs when they died. With more than hundreds of chapels and shrines, halls and corridors, thousands of gilded statues, it is Tibet's pantheon of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, saints and demons and still remains as a beloved shrine. In the afternoon, we visit Norbulingkha and Jokhang Monasteries. Norbulingkha is known as the Jewel park containing palaces of 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas while Jokhang is the spiritual center of Tibet and its oldest part dates back to 7th century.",{"id":139,"dayLabel":140,"title":141,"description":142,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},640,"Day 4","Lhasa Tour continued","We start by visiting Drepung Monastery lying 8km west of Lhasa. It was founded in 1416 AD by disciple of Tsongkhapa and had over 10000 monks governed 700 subsidiary monasteries. The monastery itself was divided into four Tantric Colleges, where they specialized in different branches of knowledge. At present, around 400 monks and novices live here. In the afternoon, we visit Sera Monastery, Sera meaning \"Merciful Hail\" lying on the northern edge of Lhasa. Sera also had three colleges but the chanting halls and chapels seem dark and demonic. Today, the monastery has 300 monks.",{"id":144,"dayLabel":145,"title":141,"description":146,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},641,"Day 5","Early morning we visit Ganden Monastery situated 70 km east of Lhasa at 4300 m in a bowl like amphitheater from where dramatic view of Lhasa River valley can be captured to the fullest. It was founded in 1409 AD by Tsongkhapa. In the evening, we take a visit at Tibetan Medicine Hospital.",{"id":148,"dayLabel":149,"title":150,"description":151,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},642,"Day 6","Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse","We drive along the Tsangpo River to Gyantse, which was once Tibet's most important trade city route, India-Nepal-Lhasa. We will have the pleasure to witness the town dominated by rocky ridge topped by a ruined fortress.",{"id":153,"dayLabel":154,"title":155,"description":156,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":127},643,"Day 7","Drive Gyantse to Shigatse","With our short drive to Shigatse, we then visit Tashilunpo Monastery, meaning \"Heap of Glory\", which was the seat of Panchen Lamas. The monastery lies at the foot of Dolmari or \"Tara's Mountain\" and was founded in 1447 AD by Gendum Drubpa, who was a disciple of Tsongkhapa. The Tashilunpo includes the Jamba Chenmo (Maitreya Hall) that has 86 feet Maitreya Buddha, Kudung (the stupa of 4th Panchen Lama), Tsegchen Dukhang (Great Assembly Hall), Ngape Dratshang (Tantric College) and Tshenyi Dratshang (the debating college). We will also observe the 9 storey high thangka walls on the ground.",{"id":158,"dayLabel":159,"title":160,"description":161,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},644,"Day 8 to 10","Drive via Namring and Zhongba to Paryang","We drive from Shigatse to Namring to Zhongba to Paryang following the appealing views of the surroundings and camping at all these places for overnight stay.",{"id":163,"dayLabel":164,"title":165,"description":166,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},645,"Day 11","Drive to Manasarovar","We drive our way to Lake Manasarovar at an altitude of 4558m, which is one of the highest body of fresh water. Mount Kailash appears awesome from here.","Camp",{"id":169,"dayLabel":170,"title":171,"description":172,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},646,"Day 12","Day at Manasarovar","We explore the Manasarovar today at the height of 4557m. The place consists of the highest body of fresh water; the lake is full of fish and swans and the lake has turquoise complexion. We can collect the stones and water to take back home as these are considered the holiest being connected directly to Kailash Parvat.",{"id":174,"dayLabel":175,"title":176,"description":177,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":178},647,"Day 13","Drive to Darchen","We drive to Darchen today passing by lakes and Mayum La Pass. Also, we move past Nyogze Lake, which is also known as Hanuman Lake.","Lodge or camp",{"id":180,"dayLabel":181,"title":182,"description":183,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},648,"Day 14 to 19","Kora (circuit) around Mount Kailash","During these days, we explore the Mount Kailash surrounding at its best. The mount Kailash is a sacred mountain for all Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos. The mountain is identified as the mighty Mount Meru, the peak at the center of the universe associated with the fierce deity Demchok. And as a Bon center, the mountain has its own popularity in the folk religion of Tibet. It is believed that in the history in a legendary contest, a magic took place between Buddhist saint, Milarepa and Naro Bhun Chon, the Bon priest. And because Milarepa won the contest, the mountain has significance in the Buddhists. Mount Kailash has the purest water as the largest rivers of Asia, Indus, Sutlej, Ganges, Karnali, Tsangpo, and Brahmaputra, all originates near Kailash. A walk from here, would take you to Dolma La Pass.",{"id":185,"dayLabel":186,"title":187,"description":188,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":178},649,"Day 20","Drive south to Burang (Taklakot)","We drive to Taklakot (also known as Purang or Burang) eyeing on the fields of blue and yellow poppies and gentians over the Gur La pass (4939m). Also, view of Gurla Mandhata is awe-inspiring from here.",{"id":190,"dayLabel":191,"title":192,"description":193,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":178},650,"Day 21","Burang to Beyond Sher","Continuing our drive to first Tibetan village, we walk through the gravel path towards Kocher that comprises of famous Gompa of Kochernath. We then trek to Sher crossing the Karnali River.",{"id":195,"dayLabel":196,"title":197,"description":198,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},651,"Day 22","Beyond Sher to Dho Zhong Dzong (Before Yari)","We move past the steep trail and cross Nara La pass, which is marked by a heap of stones, flag poles and strings of colorful prayer flags that travelers placed there. Upon reaching here, we enjoy the fascinating views around and walk to Dho Zhong.",{"id":200,"dayLabel":201,"title":202,"description":203,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},652,"Day 23","Dho Zhong Dzong to Riverside camp (Beyond Tumkot Khola)","We first walk via Yari, known as the last Nepali village before heading to Nara La. The trail drops to Tumkot Khola.",{"id":205,"dayLabel":206,"title":207,"description":208,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},653,"Day 24","Riverside camp to Sali Khola (Beyond Yalbang Chaur)","Crossing bridge over Karnali River and following the same, we reach Yalbang, where we visit Toothpaling Gompa. After spending sometime at the monastery, we walk down to reach Sali Khola.",{"id":210,"dayLabel":211,"title":212,"description":213,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},654,"Day 25","Sali Khola to Danda Kermi","With our short climb to Sali Lagna pass, we then descend to Kermi village from where the Saipal Mountain visible and appears wonderful.",{"id":215,"dayLabel":216,"title":217,"description":218,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":167},655,"Day 26","Danda Kermi to Majgaon","We walk towards a small Brahmin and Chhetri settlement passing by Dharapani and Toling.",{"id":220,"dayLabel":221,"title":222,"description":223,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":178},656,"Day 27","Majgaon to Simikot","Beginning with uphill walks, we then descend to Karnali gorge. 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