Simikot Kailash Trek

Trip Overview

Simikot Kailash Trek is the perfect combination of adventure with spirituality. The trail to Simikot Kailash trek goes through fascinating mountain terrain, past quaint villages of Thakuri and cross the Nara Lagna Pass. The view of Tibetan plateau from 4,580m is breathtaking. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon religion believes Mt. Kailash as the adobe of god. This exciting journey allows trekkers to spend wonderful time in mystical Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar. Moreover, the trail gives unique opportunity to explore the ancient Buddhist architecture, Buddhist culture, traditionally built houses and diverse landscapes.

On our fascinating trip to Kailash, we circumambulate the Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, both of which carries great natural, cultural and religious importance. We also get privilege to visit Garuda valley, an ancient Tibetan civilization which follows Bon religion.

Mt. Kailash at (6,714m) is one of highest mountain in Tibet and the main source of four major rivers – Indus, Karnali, Brahmaputra and Sutlej. Thousands of pilgrims brave the journey to Kailash Mansarovar with an intend to take a dip in holy lake to cleanse their sin. The trail loop of the lake exhibits serene experience in pristine environment. The rock stacked high above the lake offers incredible views.

Simikot Kailash trek is ideal for those avid trekkers seeking for solitude trekking in antique caravan trail that goes though series of unusual landscapes to extra-ordinary settlements all inhabitant by Tibetan Buddhist people.