• Trip Style : Adventure Trek
  • Trip Difficulty : Moderate Adventure
  • Max Altitude : 5650m
  • Daily Walking Hours : 6 to 7 hours walking
  • Accomodation: Hotel, Lodge and camping
  • Food : Breakfast, lunch and dinner during tour
  • Start-End : Nepalgunj – Simikot / Kathmandu
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Kailash Guge Valley Trek

Simikot Kailash Guge Kingdom trek is a popular journey in Tibet. The Guge Kingdom founded in 868 and became a focal point for the preservation of Buddhism in Tibet until the 17th century. After the assassination of King Lang Darma in 842 by his own brother, the Buddhism in Tibet was completely snuffed out for nearly 100 years. In 1040, a renowned Indian Pandit named Atisha arrived in the Guge Kingdom and spent some time at Toling Monastery where he created a resurgence of interest in Buddhism which eventually spread all over Tibet. Tsaparang and Toling retained their importance within Western Tibet as political and religious center until the 17th Century. Today, more than 300 years later, all the remains is a huge complex of caves, living quarters and temples, some of it in an excellent state of preservation, the rest in ruins. This place can be visited combining with Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via either Simikot, Hilsa or from southern route via Saga – Paryang and Mansarovar. The tour itinerary can be varied according to the time frame and places you would like to cover within the itinerary.

Simikot Kailash Guge Kingdom tour trek includes adventure trekking, rigorous overland driving, camping through remote regions of Simikot, at altitudes of 2,745m and 4,880m, hiking to a maximum of 5600m. The tour will be more luxurious and interesting by the dedicated and quality services of a Nepalese Sherpa team that includes a camp cook and guide. All the camping equipment will be included in the tour price. While trekking, we make available porters for carrying the equipment and luggage, clients will carry a small daypack only and hike at an easy pace.

Trip Highlights

  • Trek through the classic route to Mt Kailash and Lake Mansarovar
  • Discover the magical and holiest Garuda valley and 3 days Kora

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest Hose
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Nepalgunj
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:150m

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Dharapuri

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kermi

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Yalbang Gompa

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tumkot

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Thado Dhunga

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Nara La Pass
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4450m

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Purang

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Chim Gompa

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Hor Qu

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Seralung Monastery

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Trugo Monastery

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Chiu Monastery

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tsada

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Guge Kingdom

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Camping
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tirthupuri

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Darchen

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Dirapuk

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Zuthulpuk

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Saga

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest House
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kerung

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

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Note: Simikot Kailash Guge Kingdom tour trek fixed departure dates for the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October 2022. We have both Full Moon and Non-Full Moon departure dates for Simikot Kailash Guge Kingdom tour trek 2022.

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  • small-thumbnails Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as per above programs.
  • small-thumbnails Land Transfer by bus/Van.
  • small-thumbnails Chinese visa and Tibet travel permit.
  • small-thumbnails English speaking guide during the tour.
  • small-thumbnails Twin sharing accommodation as per tour program.
  • small-thumbnails Camping gears for Simikot trek like two men tent/dining tent/kitchen tent/toilet tent & all kitchen gears.
  • small-thumbnails Full board meal during the camping section.
  • small-thumbnails Yak and Yak men for Mt. Kailash cora, Nepali guide, cook, helpers.
  • small-thumbnails Staff insurance.
  • small-thumbnails All domestic flights as per the above itinerary.
  • small-thumbnails Alcoholic beverages and personal items.
  • small-thumbnails Travel insurance.
  • small-thumbnails Extra expenses for transportation, porter age, accommodation, meals due to snowfall, landslide, political unrest, strike etc..
  • small-thumbnails Internet, telephone call, tips for guide, driver, helpers.
  • small-thumbnails And any others expenses which are not mentioned on cost includes section.

Useful Information

Participants of the trip must keep in mind that this is an adventure journey that takes you into one of the remotest corners of the Tibetan plateau where many unexpected and unpleasant events may contribute to the need for a change in the itinerary. Depending on the prevailing situation, the itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of the tour conclusion should always coincide with the original plan.

Cost Information

The trip cost will vary depending on the number of the persons in your group, trip duration and standard of services required. Please contact us or send us a quick inquiry with your details to obtain a quote.

List of Gears

  •  1 large duffel bag or backpack
  •  1 small backpack or day pack
  •  2 pair of warm synthetic or cotton pants
  •  1 pair light hiking pants
  •  2 pair long underwear tops and bottoms
  •  1 fleece/wool jacket / pants
  •  1 down jacket
  •  1 Sleeping bag
  •  1 set of light rain gear tops and bottoms
  •  1 warm hat and 1 sun hat
  •  6 pair of warm socks
  •  1 pair comfortable waterproof hiking boots
  •  I pair comfortable shoes (for wearing around camp)
  •  2 pair long sleeve cotton shirt
  •  1 pair warm gloves or mittens
  •  1 pair of sunglasses (100% UV protective)
  •  Sunscreen/lip salve (at least SPF 25)
  •  1 silk or polyester scarf (to protect neck from the sun)
  •  1 towel
  •  Water bottle 2/lts
  •  1 flashlight (w/ extra batteries)

Toilet items

Towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, razor, shaving cream, women’s items, toilet paper, etc.

 First Aid / Medical Kits

We provide basic 1st aid items but we highly recommend that please bring a well-stocked personal medical kit. The suggested items are below. Consult your doctor for all prescription medicine.

  • Band-aids, bandages, medical tape, Neosporin, and other wound dressings
  • Blister dressings, moleskin, spenco, 2nd skin
  • Cold and flu tablets / nasal decongestant
  • Antihistamine (for allergies)
  • Aspirin or ibuprofen
  • Imodium or Lomotil (anti-diarrhea)
  • Hydration powder
  • Throat lozenges/cough medicine
  • Small pair of scissors /tweezers/thermometer
  • Antibiotics (consult a doctor)
  • Full supply of all current prescription medications.

Trip Reviews

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  • December 27, 2022

Simikot Kailash Guge Kingdom Trek with Alpine Eco Trek

We did a camping trek from Simikot through the remote Limi valley to Hillsa and then to the Guge kingdom and holy Mt Kailash. After doing the Kora around Mt Kailash and visiting Lake Manasarovar, we head back to Kathmandu via Kerung. The trek was organized by Alpine Eco Trek. We enjoyed nature, mountains and Tibetan culture, it was a wonderful adventure. If you want to get lost for a while, this is the place to go. Strongly recommended.

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