In May 1993 the governments of Nepal and China reached an accord that allowed the first treks across the border between the two countries. While it had been a route for Nepalese pilgrims for years, foreign trekkers were never allowed to trek from Nepal into Tibet.

The journey through Humla, Nepal's highest, northernmost and most remote district is culturally and scenically rewarding. The people of northern Humla are Bhotias whose roots are in Tibet and who still enjoy the freedom to graze their animals on the Tibetan plateau. The upper Humla Karnali Valley is also populated by Bhotias who trade extensively with Tibet in traditional ways that have totally vanished elsewhere. It is only near Simikot, the district headquarters, that you will encounter people of other ethnic groups, mostly Thakuris and Chhetris.

A trip to Mt Kailas has always been regarded as a pilgrimage. It satisfies the romantic in us that the pilgrimage to Kailas is a difficult one. Whether you drive for seven days or walk for six days, it is still not possible to make a quick, easy visit to Kailas and Manasarovar. You cannot yet travel all the way to Kailas by helicopter or airplane. This is certainly as it should be.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 02 : Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot
Day 03 : Simikot to Tuling
Day 04 : Tuling to Kermi
Day 05 : Kermi to Yangar
Day 06 : Yangar to Torea
Day 07 : Torea to Sipsip
Day 08 : Cross the border, Drive Sipsip to Taklakot
Day 09 : Drive Taklakot to Darchan
Day 10 : Darchan to Damding Donkhang
Day 11 : Damding Donkhang to Jarok Donkhang
Day 12 : Jarok Donkhang to Zutul-puk
Day 13 : Zutul-puk to Darchan
Day 14 : Drive Taklakot to Sipsip, cross the border
Day 15 : Sipsip to Torea
Day 16 : Torea to Yangar
Day 17 : Yangar to Kermi
Day 18 : Kermi to Tuling
Day 19 : Tuling to Simikot
Day 20 : Fly Simikot to Nepalgunj
Day 21 : Fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Cost includes Lodge Trek

Cost does not include :