Hindus, Buddhists; Jain and Bon followers see 6714m high Kailash as the holiest mountain in the world.It is considered the axis of the cosmos, from which four rivers; the Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and the Karnali have their source and flow into the four directions. The ritual circumambulation of the mountain is part of the pilgrimage around Lake Manasarowar. The order is not important. You will start your trip "Trails of Enlightenment" at Lake Manasarowar. Stepping on its shore and taking a bath, or drinking from the water cleans the sins of a hundred rebirths. The trail around the lake is a serene experience in clear environment. In summer, wild geese and Himalayan swans swim on its waters. Six of the eight gompas have been rebuilt. On a rock high above the lake is Gosul Gompa, which offers a splendid view. We follow the canyon-like Sutlej in western direction. In midst a fantastic scenario of ochre colored castles and towers lie the 900 years old ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the old kingdom of Guge. We drive on to Darchen, where we begin our mythical journey around Kailash; the parikrama (Skt.) or kora (Tib.). Kailash resembles a huge natural temple. Stones, springs and hills along the way have a deeper religious meaning to the pilgrims. The trail leads through a golden-yellow steppe into the valley of the holy river and through canyons before the ascent to its highest point, Dolma La (5636m), starts. Pious wanderers mumble their prayers and ring their brass bells in front of the holy rock in which, according to legend the goddess Dolma disappeared after she had guided the first pilgrim here. To pilgrims it is the symbolic passage through the gates of death after which one is cleansed and prepared for a good rebirth.

Simikot - Kailash Manasarowar Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival Kathmaud transfer hotel.
Day 02 Free day is sightseeing in Kathmandu city
Day 03 Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by flight
Day 04 Nepalgunj to Simikot by flight and trek to Dharapani
Day 05 Dharapari to Kermi
Day 06 Kermi to Yalbang
Day 07 Yalbang to Muchu
Day 08 Muchu to Yari
Day 09 Yari to Sip-Sip
Day 10 Sip-Sip to Taklakot
Day 11 Taklakot to Manasarowar
Day 12 Manasarowar to Gosul Gompa
Day 13 Gosul Gompa to Tirthapuri
Day 14 Tirthapuri to Toling
Day 15 Toling to Darchen
Day 16 Darchen to Drira Phuk
Day 17 Drira Phuk to Zuthul Phuk
Day 18 Zuthul Phuk to Tirthapuri by Jeep
Day 19 Tirthapuri to Zhangmu
Day 20 Zhangmu to cross the border driver to Kathmandu
Day 21 Free day is Sightseeing Kathmandu city
Day 23 Departure to next destination.

Cost Includes

• Four Nights hotel in Kathmandu on B/B Plan
• Sirdar, Cook, Sherpa, Kitchen boy's helper, Yak, Porters and their equipment.
• Food during the trek 3 meals a day
• Two men tent, Mattress and all camping gears except sleeping bags, dinning tent, Kitchen tent, Toilets tent
• Simikot entry special trekking permit, national park & Liaison officer (entry & exit simikot) fee.
• Insurance for all Nepalese staffs
• Domestic flight Ktm to Nepalgunj to simikot to Nepalgunj to Ktm.
• Tibet entry & exit permit
• Local Tibetan guide, porters in the trekking parts during the trek in Tibet.

Cost excludes

• Flight Ktm-Lhasa as per itinerary
• Major meals during Kathmandu stay
• Entrance fees during Kathmandu sightseeing
• Tibet Visa fee Euro 50 per person
• Personal equipment, High risk medical insurance
• International air ticket, airport tax
• Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
• Visa fees
• Emergency rescue flight if needed Nepal part only
• Flight inside China