Humla to Mt. Kailash Trek
 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.
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Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, visit our office for detail of the trip, transfer to hotel.
Day 2; Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, preparation for the trekking, overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 4: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot
Day 5: Simikot to Tuling
Day 6: Tuling to Kermi
Day 7: Kermi to Yangar
Day 8: Yangar to Torea
Day 9: Torea to Sipsip
Day 10: Cross the border, Drive Sipsip to Taklakot
Day 11: Drive Taklakot to Darchan
Day 12: Darchan to Damding Donkhang
Day 13: Damding Donkhang to Jarok Donkhang
Day 14: Jarok Donkhang to Zutul-puk
Day 15: Zutul-puk to Darchan
Day 16: Drive Taklakot to Sipsip, cross the border
Day 17: Sipsip to Torea
Day 18: Torea to Yangar
Day 19: Yangar to Kermi
Day 20: Kermi to Tuling
Day 21: Tuling to Simikot
Day 22: Fly Simikot to Nepalgunj
Day 23: Fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 24: Leisure day in Kathmandu, fare well at the evening
Day 25: Transfer to airport for your onward destination.
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Recommended clothing and equipment list for the trip:
Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover), jacket (down) / polar fleece, with rain and water proofed, thermal underwear, wind / rain-proof trousers, woollen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), woollen or cotton socks, gloves, trekking boots, sun/snow glassed, towel, t-shirt/s, sunscreen/sun lotion, flash light with extra bulbs and batteries, sandals, water bottles, day pack (for your day time necessities), kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings) first aid box /personal medicine walking stick. Please do not carry unnecessary items and / or valuables.
Be sure you have the needy items !
Warm clothes , water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk , medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness , It is also good to carry dry fruit , juice powder , breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.
Good Health:
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip. It is rigorous and challenging trip where all the time spent at high altitudes. At least 2 months regular practice is recommend either 2 hours daily running, swimming, or joining on a health club may help to complete the yatra very successfully. |
