Simikot to Mount Kailash Trek

Day by day

1. 01

   Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu

   On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2 · Fly or drive to Nepalgunj

   Early morning we catch either our flight or bus to Nepalgunj and stay overnight at Hotel there.

3. 03

   Day 3 · Fly to Simikot and trek to Majgaon

   2,400 m

   We catch early morning flight to Simikot that takes around 45 minutes and we hop over the Mahabharata hills, Bheri river valley and the Karnali River. Having taken care of the immigrations, the group will meet the Guide and Sherpa crew here and then start trek to Majgaon. We climb through the Simikot Lagna and then descend to Karnali gorge.

   3 to 4 hours Lodge or camp

4. 04

   Day 4 · Trek to Danda Kermi

   2,550 m

   We hike via the Karnali river valley passing Toling and Dharapani village along with several cascading waterfall and reach Dharapani.

   6 to 7 hours Camp

5. 05

   Day 5 · Trek to Yalbang Chaur

   2,700 m

   We start our trek by passing through Kermi village, the first village inhabited by upper Humla community of Tibetan descent. Then, we cross the Sali Khola and reach Yalbang Chaur.

   6 to 7 hours Camp

6. 06

   Day 6 · Trek to Tumkot Khola

   2,800 m

   Today, we climb through the valley of Yalbang and pass the Toothpaling Monastery. Walking along the bend of Karnali, we reach Muchu. From here, the trail descends to Tumkot.

   6 to 7 hours Camp

This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.