Since pre-historic time, Mount Kailash has been considered the naval of the universe by Hindus and Buddhists alike. The pyramid-shaped mountain is the source of four rivers: the Sutlej, the Karnali, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra. This trek follows the old pilgrimage and trade route over the Himalayan range from western Nepal onto the Tibetan plateau. Travel in this remote corner of the world is more of an expedition than a trek, but requires no mountaineering skills. The trek begins in Simikot, accessible by air, and heads west towards Yari before crossing the 4,325 m / 14,200 ft Nara La (pass) and into the roof of the world. A vehicle is waiting to take you to Talkakot and Lake Mansarovar (4,558m / 17,716 ft), a holy lake with healing powers. A three-day trek around Mount Kailash, crossing a 5,400m / 14,954 ft pass, allows time to mingle with other pilgrims. The return route crosses the Tibetan plateau by vehicle to Zhangmu, near the Nepal border.
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Pick up from airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Short briefings. Pick the passport. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Morning apply for Chinese visa & Restricted area permit for Simikot. Trekking preparation / explore Kathmandu. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu: Rest things preparation for trekking. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Nepaljung Fly to Nepaljung late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Nepalgunj to Simikot (2856m) to Majgaon (2400m): Morning we take flight to Simikot, 45minutes flight offer you such a great landscape of Terai (low lands) as well as The Mahabharat hills and more mountain ranges. After finished the Immigrations clearance, the group will meet our trekking crew, we set of our trek to Majgaon. The trail climbs to the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts to descent steeply into the Karnali gorge and to Majgaon. Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Majgaon to Danda Karmi (2550m) About 6/7 hours trek leads you to the Danda Karmi. The trek hike up to the upper Karnali River valley, passing through the Toling and Dharapani village as well as several beautiful waterfalls and gradually ascending towards Karmi village. Overnight at camp.
Day 07 : Danda Karmi to Yalbang Chaur (2700m) Karmi is the first village that you will be passing; this village is inhabited by upper Humla people of Tibetan sect. Afterwards, Contour up the valley only to descend rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its beautiful stream flowing through the forest. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Overnight at camp.
Day 08: Yalbang Chaur to Tumkot Khola (2800m) Walking about 6 hours. The trek climbs gradually to the village of Yalbang. From here the upper trail passes through Toothpaling monastery, while the lower one leads directly to the village of Yankhar. Another 3 hours of hiking around the bend of the Karnali brings to the bridge below Muchu. From Muchu the trail drops gently to the stream below reaching the settlement of Tumkot. Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Rest day. Overnight at camp.
Day 10 Tumkot Khola to Yari (3450m) It takes about 5/6 hours trek. After crossing a wooden bridge over Tumkot Khola. You veer - of the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and the Nara La Pass; the trail will lead into Tibet. The trail climbs steadily up the Mountain side to a distant Yari. Yari is the last Nepali village, before heading towards Nara La. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Yari to Sher (3600m) Over Nara La Pass (4325m) About 6/7 hours trek. It takes about 3 to 4 hours trek to the Nara La Pass from Yari. The Nara La Pass is marked by Mani stones and prays flags. Travelers have put there crowned by many flag poles & strings of colorful prayer flags. The descent to meet the Karnali once again is steep. Precipitous & narrow winding & following the ridges to drop giddily to the river far down below. Overnight at camp.
Day 12 : Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m.). After breakfast. You will start your trek, passing through a village of Sher, the first Tibetan village that you come across along the trail. The gravel trail continues, twisting & bending finally reaching the village of Kocher. Here, you will see the famous Gompa of Kochernath. And at Kocher, only an arranged transport will be waiting for all. After boarding the bus or a lorry take a ride to Taklakot (also known) as Purang or Burang ride may last for an hour .Walking time taken to reach Kocher is approximately about 2 hours. Overnight - at Purang Guest House or Camp
Day 13 : Drive to Chiu Gompa (4400m) 3.5 hrs. Visit Chiu Gompa, Langbona Gomopa. Overnight at camp / guest house. Note: starting to make kora around Manasarovar Lake.
Day 14 : Seralung Gompa. Visit gompa. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 15: Thugolho Gompa. Visit Gompa, overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 16: Chiu Gompa. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 17 : Drive to Tirthapuri (4200m) 4 hrs visit: Hot Spring and surrounding area. Overnight at camp / hotel.
Day 18 : Drive to Tholing (4520m) 4/5 hrs. Overnight at Camp
Day 19 : Drive to Tsaparang 1 hr and further trek to Guge 2/3 hrs and explore entire Guge Palace / the most beautiful 10th century palace. Drive back to Toling. Overnight at camp.
Day 20 : Drive to Darchen (4500m) 7/8 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 21: Trek to Dira Phuk (5160m) 5 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 22: Rest day at north face. Overnight at camp.
Day 23: Trek over Dolma La pass (5630m) camp near Zutul Phuk (4700m) 8 hrs. Overnight at camp.
Day 24: Trek to Darchen and further drive to Mayumla Pass. Overnight at camp.
Day 25: Drive to Saga (4840m). Overnight at camp.
Day 26: Drive to Nyalam (3750m.) 6 -7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 27: Drive to Katmandu (1300m) – 180 kms – 7 hrs. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 28 : Free day
Day 29: Departure
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Short Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Kathmandu Day 04: Flight to Nepaljung Day 05: Nepalgunj to Simikot (2856m) to Majgaon (2400m) Day 06: Majgaon to Danda Karmi (2550m) Day 07: Danda Karmi to Yalbang Chaur (2700m) Day 08: Yalbang Chaur to Tumkot Khola (2800m) Day 09: Rest day. Day 10 Tumkot Khola to Yari (3450m) Day 11: Yari to Sher (3600m) Over Nara La Pass (4325m) Day 12: Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot (3,500m) Day 13: Drive to Chiu Gompa (4400m) Day 14: Seralung Gompa Day 15: Thugolho Gompa Day 16: Chiu Gompa Day 17: Drive to Tirthapuri (4200m) Day 18: Drive to Tholing (4520m Day 19: Guge / Toling Day 20: Drive to Darchen (4500m) Day 21: Trek to Dira Phuk (5160m) Day 22: Rest day Day 23: Zutul Phuk (4700m) Day 24: Mayumla Pass Day 25: Drive to Saga (4840m) Day 26: Drive to Nyalam (3750m) Day 27: Drive to Katmandu (1300m) Day 28: Free day for shoping Day 29: Drop to international airport
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Price includes/Does not include
Cost Includes:
Pick up and drop transportation
3 nights accommodation hotel / tourist standard hotel with bed and breakfast
Two Men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Mattresses for Tibet tours & Trekking
Trekking crews - Cook, Cook helper & guide
Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian & Non vegetarian
Japanese Landcruser 4WD 4500 model and support truck for carry food
English speaking guide from Tibet and Nepali guide
Monastery Entrance fee & Grassland fees
MountKailash permit
7 days permit from Simikot to Taklakot
Tibet visa &Travel Permit
Yaks and Yak man for 3 days round Mount Kailash
Oxygen / Alt. Gamo Bag (Altitude Air pressure bag )
Our Service charge
Cost does not include:
Personal expenses
InternationalAirport tax
Travel insurance
All expenses of personal nature
Bar bills and Beverage
Tips for staff
Photography charges
Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than group
Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem
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Matthew Baker - England
Thanks to Utmost
I walked the Kathmandu Valley Trek in February 2010. All staff were highly professional & great company. The route was interesting & the staff knowledge very good. They are also very funny guys.
All accommodation was arranged by Utmost & of a very good standard. They also arranged a tour of Kathmandu to see Temples etc.
I have no hesitation to recommend Utmost to anyone. I even tasted their own cooking I live to tell the tale!
Matt Baker
Peter - Australia
The team of Utmost Adventure are fantastic, Mr. Subin Thakuri young guys is very well organize, the Guide Temba Sherpa and local helpers are amazing, one of best experience in my life. Gokyo valley is one of best place to trek….
Christian (Monorojo) - Holland
Subin and the rest of the team are awesome guys with a good understanding and an even better expertise in what they are doing. Definitely a recommendation!!!! `keep up the good work and see you guys soon.
Namastee!!
Monorojo - Holland
Great to work with Utmost. The most important things in the mountains are expertise and experience. We have been lucky enough to work with them and all our clients are satisfied!
Pat Williams - United States
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I got the chance to trekk with Temba around Annapurna for 15 days, it was an incredible experience, amazing mountain views, meet dozens of people on the way and had a lot of fun drinking some beers after long-day walking days and crossing the Thorung La at 5416m !!! The experience was unique and Subin and all the guys working in Utmost provided me with everything I needed and more. Absolutetly recommendable company and guides to trek around.
Lena - Denmak
We have been trekking form Lukla to Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar, Chola pass and Gokyo and it was a great trip. On this trip it is very important to have a good guide, and we were very happy with this tour. We have had a good feeling about the way he guided us and everything went safe and great. You can have a good trust in this agency they will take good care of you.
We hope that you will have a good trekking and enjoy the big mountains and the beauty of Nepal.
Renaud Marie - France
NEWS OF THE TREK-YOGA IN NOVEMBER 2008 (Ghorepani-Chhomrong Landrunk, PHED)
This is a first in Nepal and this combination trekking - yoga was seen as complementary physical effort required for the trek and stretch the body needed to start the next day in good shape. The breathing exercises (pranayama) were also recognized needed to climb the stairs Nepalese unforgettable.
An organization was needed among all partners (guide, porters, professor of yoga, head lodges and trekkeurs. The search for the most appropriate place to practice yoga, kindness and quick understanding of all stakeholders to meet the group made the 2nd day that everything was functional. Whether it's morning or evening tea was served at the best place was found despite the conditions not always usable and carpets were installed ready to receive our body a little "broken" by walking or night!
I particularly enjoyed the respect of the time, silence during the course of course, sharing and porters and cameraman who accompanied us.
The trekkers, beginners yoga students and the teacher's competence has been demonstrated by the attendance of the group. This practice news for the majority, is an awareness of his breath, all the exercises are made aware what makes the big difference with gymnastics.
The practice has been adapted to the days of walking and new emerging every day especially in pranayama (breathing exercises have made many laugh at times, forced laughter or whistling cobra). In 5 days the group has progressed and the first finding was that they had no aches (whew for these ugly Little pets who come to stay in the thighs and calves!) and better management of their breathing.
The "sun salutation" was to go in the second week and what pleasure, what emotion to greet the sun at the foot of the majestic mountains such as Machhapuchhare or Annapurna IV.
A beauty and richness found nowhere else. The old lodges, the absence of his small comfort, the difference of our cultures and practices can be forgotten and incurred when we know what we take offers free nature. Just open your eyes, breathe and fill with energy present and alive.
A big thank you to unitholders, the guide has not always been an easy job, the teacher of yoga for his competence, his attention and his humility and cameraman who followed us throughout this trek and is now a practitioner of yoga and all group members for their understanding in organizing this first-trek yoga, their participation and attendance.
We will learn from this experience to maximize the coming holidays to spend together.
Preparation of new treks-yoga is underway for spring 2009 in the region of Helambu, Langtang and Gosaikund 9-day walk. For this season the forests of rhododendrons are in bloom and walk among his trees roses (and yes in Nepal are trees) is a real renewal.
DATES SET:
From 22 February to 6 March 2009
From April 5 to April 18, 2009
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John Bennett - England
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