Limi Valley to Mt Kailash Trek

Trekking in Limi Valley is one of the most popular destinations for high altitude hiking trails, Nepal Because of lime is Trans Himalayan Valley and from Hilsa cross to Tibet. Mt Kailash trek via Limi valley begins from Simikot where we arrive after two flights, one from Kathmandu and the other from Nepalgunj. After the actual trek begins we begin a long journey on foot through Nepal, and Tibet and to the holy Mount Kailash.Limi located western north part of Nepal. Limi valley was an ancient salt trading and pilgrimage route to border of between Nepal and Tibet. This wild, remote trek takes us deep within a region of truly unspoiled natural beauty; here a diverse culture exists where people, nature and an abundance of rare wildlife exist in harmony. The path we will follow is of the ancient Silk trade route, where old men with weathered, Central Asian faces, still to this day trade supported by their trains of mule, horse & sheep. 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at airport, our office representative will welcome you and then you will transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Today, you will visit Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath stupa and many more places.

Day 3: Flight to Nepalgunj - (150m) Today you will fly to Nepalgunj which is about 1 hour and then transfer to your hotel.

Day 4:flight to Simikot (2910m) and trek to Dharapuri - (2270m) 3 hrs Trek We take flight to simikot and start our trek to Dharapuri for about 3 hours.

Day 5: Trek to Kermi - (2690m) 5 hrs Trek Our lovely trail follows the meandering Karnali River as we pass shepherds herding sheep and goat in a timeless manner; here animals are loaded with local goods ready to trade at the border with Tibet. Another old tradition is the polyandry which is practiced throughout this valley.There is natural hot-springs located near our campsite at Kermi & plenty of time to enjoy them.

Day 6: Trek to Chumsa/Salle Khola valley - (3400m) 4 hrs Trek While we reach to Salle pass then we follow right side small trail as flat one. Afterward, we walk through the pine forest and then Rhododendrons. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 7: Trek to Dharmasala - (4200m) 3 hrs Trek IWe keep on following the beautiful river which is coming from the left valley of Dharamsala. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 8: Trek to Nyalu La pass (4990m) and Talung camp - (4380m) 7 hrs Trek Today is one of the hardest days of the trip. We should carry enough drinking water & something to eat like dry foods. There is three parts to reach the top. First part is steeply ascended & rocky, afterwards visit a beautiful lake, second is slightly flat and the last part again steep. Today, you could have seen plateau of Tibet and Mt kailsh if weather permitted. From the Nyalu La 4990m top trail follows descend about an hour then mostly flat next two hours. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 9 : Trek to Jang - (4070m) 4 hrs Trek Today, we trek down to Jang which is one of the biggest villages of the Limi valley & path follows beautiful & calm peace valley with incredible scenery. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day10: Trek to Halji - (3670m) 3 hrs Trek We follow the same valley to get Halji. It is naturally beautyful valley & we continue heading  to Halji. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 11: Rest day Today, we can move to Til which is not so far. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 12: Trek to Til - (3600m) 2 hrs Trek It's scenic valley through tress & field. Above the Til, there is also village where we do not visit but if you are interested to visit this village then climb up to the village but for the night you have to come back to the camp. Today, we could go ahead but lack of water we stop at Til. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day13: Trek to Manepeme - (3970m) 2 hrs Trek Today, we ascend long trail and descend too. It is amazing landscape and can see Karnali river. We have to set up our camp under the big rocks at Manememe. Somebody used to sleep under the rocks. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 14: Trek to Hilsa border and drive to Purang - (3770m) 3 hrs Trek Trail is narrow and cliff, as you seen below into Karnali is so deep. This is why be concentrated while walk on you path. Our crew from Tibet, waiting to us. Before cross the border you need to provide some greetings & tipping to the crew who came from Simikot with us.And then drive to Purang about half an hour.  Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 15: Drive to Tirthapuri - (4320m) 3 hrs Trek After breakfast & if in previous day could not have finished officially documentation, finish it then drive to Tirthapuri via Darchen with scenery of the Tibetan plateau, Mt Gurla Mandata, Rashkyas Tal {lake}, Manosarovar lake & Mt Kailash. At Tirthapuri, there is a hot spring. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 16: Rest day (Optional excursion) Today is rest day, We will visit around Padma Shambhaba caves monasteries & go for Kora. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day17 : Drive to Darchen - (4670m) 2 hrs Drive We drive back to Darchen, Visit around Darchen town & also Tibetan medicine center as well. If possible we will visit above Darchen for acclimatization & beware from the dogs. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 18: Trek to Drirapuk and start Kailash Parikrama - (5060m) 5 hrs Trek Today, we start Mount Kailash kora from Darchen & certain camping stuffs carried by our supporter truck till Tarpoche tea shop then load on Yaks then start trekking from there our crew also. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 19: Trek to Dolma La Pass- (5630m) 3 hrs and to Zutulpuk - (4700m) 3 hrs Trek This is the most important day of Kailash tour. Today we wake up early morning & after breakfast start to win the life timeline. We ascend approximately three hours to top of the Dolma La Pass 5630 meter abve sea level. & next 3 hours {first an hour gradually steeply descend} more to reach to the campsite. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 20: Trek for 3 hours and drive to Horcho Manasarovar lake - (4582m) This is the most important day of Kailash tour. Today we wake up early morning & after breakfast start to win the life timeline. We ascend approximately three hours to top of the Dolma La Pass 5630 meter abve sea level. & next 3 hours more to reach to the campsite. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 21: Rest day Explore around & visit Manosarovar lake. We will be at the lake till Chiu Gompa camp and mostly as high as Horchu. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 22: Drive to Thrugu GompaFrom the campsite we start to walk and after walking about an hour visit the Seralung monastery. Still, you can walk the direction of the campsite about an hour more and drive to the camp. It's a half day trip. Evening visit the Trugu Monastery. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 23: Drive to Chiu Gompa camp (Visit Gosul Gompa in between) Today, we drive till Gosul Gompa and then can start to walk to Chiu gompa about 2/3 hours. Our staffs already could have set the camp at Chiu. There is a hot spring where you can take bath with certain amount paying. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 24: Rest day Leisure Day

Day 25: Drive to Dzongba (beside Brahmaputra) or New Dzongba - (4500m) 5 hrs Drive This is the day of retuning to home. Today, we drive about 5/6 hours along the scenic landscape such Manisar, Payang & Bhramaputra with high passes above 5200m.Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day 26: Drive to Pilku Tso lake. Optional early morning drive to Zhangmu border) - (4330m) 5 hrs Drive We drive along the interesting landscape with some passes. We can stop our Jeeps for taking pictures. We drive via Saga, cross the bridge of Bhrama Putra at Saga & continue drive to Pigutso. There is a lake but before Pigutso we could see one lake which is not Pigutso. You can walk to visit the Pigutso lake from the campsite about quarter hour. If you are decided not to stay at Pigutso then can be drive to Dzangmu next 3/4 hours. Overnight in tented camp on full board meals.

Day  27: Drive to Zhangmu - (2300m) 4 hrs Drive Today, we drive to Dzangmu via Thong la pass. And road brings you descend via Melarepa cave before reach to Nyalam 3782m. From Nyalam, drives between big hills and follow the Bhote Koshi, its scenic scenery along the way. Overnight in tented camp.

Day 28: Drive for 20 minutes up to the Friendship Bridge and head to Kathmandu Today, we are leaving Tibet land. Dzangmu where we stayed for the last night to friendship bridge, we drive about half an hour & our Tibetan guide prepared all necessary custom pass papers & time to say bye to Tibetan friends. We drive about 5 hours for Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 29: Departure We will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and pray for your Safe journey.