Total duration for this trip can be 19 days, depends
on walking distance, weather condition and place to
visit. Flight to Simikot or fly back from Simikot is
more weather depended and it is better to use one way
only since you need to follow the same trail on the
way back. Following the Karnali River valley it is one
of the nice trail to follow. Since the road from Tibet
is planned to connect with simikot air port, this trail
will not be trekking trail any more in years to come.
High mountain lives, green river valley, sheep and yaks
heard, snow-cap mountains, this is really one of the
nice treks.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive
Kathmandu and transfer to hotel -welcome dinner
Day 02 : Drive from Kathmandu
to Nepalgunja
12 hours bus ride that goes towards South via Narayanghat
and then head west, along the paved highway. Overnight
at the local hotel.
Day 03 :
Fly from Nepalgunja to Simikot (2,856m.)
Trek to Majgaon (2,400m.), Walking takes approximately
4 hours... The flight Nepalgunja to Simikot takes 45
minutes, which goes over Western Terai of Nepal, The
Mahabharata hills, Bheri river valley as well as the
Karnali River. After having a rest to the Immigrations
office, the group will meet the Guide and Sherpa crew
& start trekking to Majgaon. The trail climbs to
the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts
to descent steeply into the Karnali gorge. Camp is made
under some walnut trees by long tea houses or nearby
on the opened ground.
Day 04 :
Trek to Danda Karmi (2550m.)
Hike up to the upper Karnali river valley, past the
Toling and Dharapani villages and several beautiful
waterfalls, gradually ascending towards Karmi village.
Walking takes 6/7 hours... Camp site is suggested on
the open field at Danda Karmi.
Day 05 :
Trek to Yalbang Chaur ( 2,700m).
Karmi is the first village that you will be passing;
this village is inhabited by upper Humla people of Tibetan
sect. Afterwards, Contour up the valley only to descend
rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its beautiful
stream flowing through the forest. Walking takes 6-7
hours. Camp is made a little further where there is
a wide open meadow by the beside the river, the meadow
is called the yalbang Chaur.
Day 06 :
Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m.).
Climb gradually to the village of Yalbang. From here
the upper trail passes through Tooth paling monastery,
while the lower one leads directly to the village of
Yankhar. Another 3 hours of hiking around the bend of
the Karnali brings to the bridge below Muchu. From Muchu
the trail drops gently to the stream below reaching
the settlement of Tumkot. Walking takes 6-7 hours. Camp
is suggested by the stream side at the bottom of the
valley.
Day 07 :
Trek to Yari (3,450m.).
After crossing a wooden bridge over Tumkot Khola. You
veer - of the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and
the Nara La Pass; the trail will lead into Tibet. The
trail climbs steadily up the Mountain side to a distant
Yari. Yari is the last Nepali village, before heading
towards Nara La. Walking takes 5-6 hours... Camp can
be made by the stream side near the last group of houses
at Yari.
Day 08 :
Trek to Over Nara La Pass (4,325m.) to Sher(3,600m.)
in Tibet.
It will take 3 to 4 hours to cross the Nara La Pass
from Yari. The Nara La Pass is marked by a seap of stones,
travelers have put there crowned by many flag poles
& strings of colorful prayer flags. The descent
to meet the Karnali once again is steep. Precipitous
& narrow winding & following the ridges to drop
giddily to the river far down below. Walking takes 7-8
hours. Camp is made on the banks of the Karnali on a
flat area near the bridge.
Day 09 :
Trek to Kocher/Purang (3,600m.) Bus drive to Taklakot
(3,500m.).
After breakfast. You will start your trek, passing through
a village of Sher, the first Tibetan village that you
come across along the trail. The gravel trail continues,
twisting & bending finally reaching the village
of Kocher. Here, you will see the famous Gompa of Kochernath.
And at Kocher, only an arranged transport will be waiting
for all. After boarding the bus or a lorry take a ride
to Taklakot (also known) as Purang or Burang ride may
last for an hour. Walking time taken to reach Kocher
is approximately about 2 hours.. Overnight - at Purang
Guest House or Camp.
Day 10 :
Bus drives to Darchen (4,500m.) at the base of Mt. Kailash.
From Chiu Gompa, the bus journey again continues heading
north to a village called Darchen. Darchen is a small
settlement at the button of the Southern slopes of the
holy mountain - Kailash. In the past it was a Drokpa
village (Village of the nomads - not a permanent settlement).
Now there is mixture of people living here. Their houses
are made out of boulders & stone. Drive to reach
this place takes about 2 hours. Overnight camp at Dharchen.
Day 11 Darchen - Dirapuk
After early morning breakfast trek starts (The Kora
begins) and after 5 – 6 hours trek to Dirapuk,
4,890 m in elevation and overnight in camp.
Day 12 Dirapuk - Zutulpuk:
Parikrama continues to Zutulpuk which will
takes approximately 08 hours, 4,790m in elevation and
overnight in camp.
Day 13 Zutulpuk - Darchen:
End treks at Darchen over night in camp.
Day 14 Darchen - Parayang: Drive back
to Parayang and over night in camp.
Day 15 Parayang - Saga: Drive to Saga
and over night in camp.
Day 16 Saga - Nyalam or Zhangmu
Day 17 Nylam/Zhangmu – Kathmandu
Day 18: Kathmandu free day
Day 19: Final Departure
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