Simikot- Humla- Kailash- Zangmu Trekking (Nepal-Tibet Trekking special )

SIMIKOT HUMLA KAILASH TREKKING:

Simikot Humla  Kailash Trekking one of the remote areas of Nepal lies in the Karnali zone of the far western development region. It’s also considered the largest district of Nepal covering an area of 5,655km. This is an underdeveloped district, that lacks population compared to its size, only around 42000. The northern part of this district borders Tibet and people over there follow Buddhism, especially those who originate from Tibet the southern part of this district dominates Hindus.

HOW TO ACCESS IN SIMIKOT HUMLA KAILASH TREKKING?

Due to the far distance and remotest Humla cannot be reached by public transport and private transport. This is the place only accessible by taking an air service. For the start of your journey, you need to take a flight or drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and from Nepalgunj to Simikot by flight. So, Simikot will be the gateway to the Humla district, and from there, your journey starts to Holy Mt. Kailash.

WHY SIMIKOT HUMLA KAILASH IS A POPULAR TREKKING AREA?

Though Simikot Humla Kailash is underdeveloped, it is also nominated as a popular trekking destination because of its well-preserved natural beauty, greenery scene, clear sky, fresh environment, and traditional culture. Humla is a popular trekking area it gives you the experience of walking into pristine nature, Tibet-like topography, and some rare species of flora and fauna. There are many similarities between Tibet and Humla as it borders Tibet. It is popular because from this district you will have access to Mansarovar Lake and Mt.Kailash. Mt, Kailash is the holiest mountain in the Himalayas known as the center of the world for the four great religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Bonpo, and Jain. The Humla district is a historic part of the Tibetan Buddhist religious tradition, with several points of interest for the history, culture, and values of a typical Buddhist life. It has eleven small villages of Tibetan origin. Among them, the Nyin Community and the Limi Valley are the one small village which is inhabited by Buddhist

WHAT IS THE ENTRY POINT OF SIMIKOT HUMLA TO MT. KAILASH TREK?

Hilsa is a small village that can be reached by a seven-day walk from Simikot. Hilsa is a gateway or entry point for trek going to coming from Mt. Kailash. Hilsa is also the end point of the Humla district where the Great Himalaya Trail ends. On our Simikot to Kailash journey, we travel along ancient pilgrimage routes and trade links, trekking across Hilsa the border into Tibet starts with a visit to the Garuda valley, a place believed to be the cradle of the Tibetan civilization during the ancient times when Bon religion was practiced throughout Tibet, long before Buddhism was introduced. Next, we circumambulate Mt. Kailash and tour Mansarovar Lake, both of which hold great natural, cultural, and religious significance. The Kailash Tour via Simikot ends in Lhasa which is called the ‘cradle of Tibetan civilization.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF SIMIKOT HUMLA KAILASH TREK?

The goal of the Simikot Humla Kailash Trek Tour is to reach Mt. Kailash (Holy Mountain). The tour combines both the experience of trekking and traveling in four-wheel vehicles through the majestic landscape of Nepal and Tibet. We will have plenty of opportunities to see the highest snow-capped mountains, observe the culture and lifestyle of Tibetan people, and appreciate its unique ecological biodiversity.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN SIMIKOT HUMLA KAILASH TREK?

Simikot Kailash is the only destination where we can cross Mt.Kailash in Tibet and come back from the Tibet area. Among the entire trekking route, this is the only route in which we have a two-sided route or a round trip around Nepal and Tibet. Here on the way to this trek, you will see different flora and fauna, welcomed by typical Buddhist people following Tibetan culture, observe the traditional way of animal husbandry, agriculture, and harvesting, beautiful villages offering the opportunity to experience their traditions and customs and to observe and recognize the history and explore the old-age monasteries built more than thousand years ago. Similarly, from Hilsa we can see the breathtaking scenery of the majestic view of Saipal and Nalakankad mountains with the holiest land on earth and Mt. Kailash on the top of the world. Mt. Kailash is also the place where the Hindu God Shiva meditates. Therefore many Indians visit this place.

HOW IS THE ACCOMMODATION OVER HUMLA SIMIKOT KAILASH TREK?

During the trek, our all clients stay in tents. While trekking in Nepal (Simikot to Hilsa), the area is developing so the accommodation facilities over there will be fairly basic. Therefore, we need to prefer either staying in the local tea houses or in tents which will be managed by Nepal Tibet Trekking. But in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj, accommodations are available according to your choices.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL?

For the Simikot Humla Kailash trek, the favorable times are the summer months between May to September as it is an ideal time to undertake this journey. The weather is pleasant with a moderate climate, with an average temperature of around 0 to 20C. Plus, summer is also perfect for all outdoor activities- temple visits, dip in holy waters, and also for visiting nearby attractions. During this time you will also get a chance to attend and observe Saga Dawa Festival in Mt. Kailash. This festival occurs on a full moon day.