Simikot with Limi Valley Trek is unique on its own as our trekkers will explore magnificent Nepal as well as holy Kailash Mansarovar area located in Tibet. The route can be termed as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Hilsa Simikot. Get salvation in your life by visiting the mountain regarded as Lord Shiva’s palace and Mansarovar supposed to be the home of Sesh Naag the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Unique Adventure International wishes to accommodate splendid places of Nepal as well as serene places of mystical Tibet. Therefore our travel planners created this package with more focus on monasteries around Limi Valley and Kailash Mansarovar area.

Simikot with Limi Valley Trek extends up to roof of the world Tibetan provinces. Many trekking agencies of Nepal sell this trekking package as Kailsah Mansarovar Yatra but our travel planners insisted to create theme of trekking only. Therefore, the package is termed as exploration of Simikot Limi Valley. The journey starts with the flight to Nepalgunj and connecting flight to Simikot. Traversing through various villages like Dadakarmi, Yalbang Chaur, Tumkot and Yara trekkers explore the various monasteries and hamlets of Nepal side. Ancient gompas and monasteries of people following Buddhism and Shamanism showcase their peculiar culture and traditions. From these places trekkers then take a private vehicle drive towards Tibet. Place like Zuthulphuk has various Milarepa Saints monasteries with different historical and religious aspects embedded. Take a drive around Mansarovar Lake and get blessed by scenic beauty as well as spiritual understanding. Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar have very important aspect on Hinduism. If you do circumambulation of Mt. Kailash then it is believed that all your sins get relieved. Dipping in the lake of Mansarovar will purify your soul and body. After such illustrious trip travelers will get back to Simikot for flight route to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.

Book the Simikot with Limi Valley Trek and explore the best places of Western Nepal and Tibet. Getting to the sacred Mt. Kailash also regarded as the home of Lord Shiva and home of Sesh Naag (Lord Vishnu) is undoubtedly an amazing traveling moment. Our trekking package is simple, hassle free and trekker oriented.

Recommended Gear Lists:

Good wind/rain jacket
Warm fleece jacket or jersey
Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)
A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
T-shirts
Underwear
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottom
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Other necessary equipment:

Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide comprehensive first aid medical kit and Oxymeter)
Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
Toiletries
Small wash towel

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, overnight at hotel

After we meet at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative of Unique Adventure International will help you to transfer to hotel and for the rest of the day you can either relax or do individual activities. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02 : Stay at Kathmandu for briefing and sightseeing, overnight at hotel

On this day, you can take a visit about Kathmandu. After having breakfast in the morning you can proceed for half day city tour to Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudha, Kathmandu Durbar square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which is the heritages enlisted in world heritage list. In evening your proposed guide will be briefed about your trek and hand over the trekking permit.

Day 03 : Fly to Nepalgunj (400 meter), overnight at hotel

We will take the flight to Nepalgunj. The flight will give excellent views of the Himalaya to the north. We will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening to have a look around the town which is situated 3 km from the southern Nepalese border with India. The place is relatively hot and steamy.

Day 04 : Fly to Simikot (2,856 meter), overnight at guesthouse

We take a flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot which takes 45 minutes, flying over western Terai of Nepal, Bheri River valley, the Mahabharata hills, as well as the Karnali River. Then, after having rest in immigration office, we start trekking to Majgaon. Our way mounts to the Simikot Lagna in about 2 hours, and then starts to decline steeply into the Karnali gorge.

Day 05 : Trek to Danda Karmi (2,856 meter), overnight at tented camp

Today we walk up to the upper Karnali River valley site, passing through the Toling as well as Dharapani villages and numerous striking waterfalls. Then we steadily ascend towards Danda Karmi village, is the first village that you will be passing, this village is occupied by upper Humla people of Tibetan sector.

Day 06 : Trek to Yalbang Chaur, overnight at tented camp

From Karmi, the team of Unique Adventure International move up the valley and walk down rather steeply to the Sali Khola with its striking stream flowing through the forest. Camp is made a little ahead where there is a wide open meadow nearby the river; the pasture is called the Yalbang Chaur.

Day 07 : Trek to Tumkot (2800 meter), overnight at tented camp

We, today steadily move to the village of Yalbang. From here the upper course passes all the way through Toothpaling monastery, while the lower one guides directly to the Yankhar village. Next 3 hours of walking around the bend of the Karnali brings below the Muchu Bridge. From Muchu the track go down gently to the stream below reaching the settlement of Tumkot. The Camp is recommended by the stream side at the underside of the valley.

Day 08 : Trek Yari (3,450 meter), overnight at tented camp

We pass by the Karnali gorge towards Yari village and the Nara La Pass; the path will lead into Tibet. The track climbs gradually up the Mountain side to Yari. The last Nepali village Yari is moving further towards Nara La. Camp can be made by the stream side near the last group of houses at Yari.

Day 09 : Trek Nara Pass (4,325 meter), overnight at tented camp

We cross the Nara La Pass from Yari. Here we can see a sweep of stones, the travelers have put crowned by many flag poles and strings of colorful prayer flags. The drop to meet up the Karnali once again is abrupt. Then, we walk sheer and narrow winding and follow the ridges to drop lightly to the river far down below. Camp is made on the banks of the Karnali on a flat area near the bridge.

Day 10 : Drive Taklakot (3,500 meter), overnight at guesthouse

You will start your trek to reach Taklakot, passing through Sher village, the first Tibetan tiny village that you come across along the path. The gravel track continues, twisting and meandering finally reaching to Kocher village. In Kocher, you will see the well-known Gompa of Kochernath. And at Kocher, after boarding the bus or a lorry we make a journey to Taklakot.

Day 11 : Drive to Darchen (4,500 meter), overnight at guesthouse

The bus journey again continues to arrive at a village named Darchen, the base camp to Mt. Kailash. Darchen is a small settlement that lies at the Southern slopes of the sacred mountain - Kailash. In the past it was a Drokpa village, a village of the nomads. However, today there is mixture of people living here. Their houses are made out of boulders and stone.

Day 12 : Trek to Dri-Ra Phunk Gompa (4,900 meter), overnight at guesthouse

From Darchen we today begin trekking up towards the Western valley of Lha Chu. After Lha Chu you reach Tarpachan. The eye-catching view of the holy mountain - Kailash, at the far distance, and the Gompa of Chugu greets you. The trail continues twisting and turning then finally reaching the distinction -Dri-Phunk. We set up night camp opposite to the lone monastery of Dri-Ra Phunk.

Day 13 : Trek to Zuthul Phunk Monastery (4,700 meter), overnight at guesthouse

From Dri-Ra Phunk the track to Dorma La pass escalates steadily through open area. After reaching Dorma La pass, you will observe one, the only one so huge rock fastened with strings of colorful prayer flags, which happen to build the highest point of the extended journey to this holy part of mountain. From here the trail moves down, passing by the holy lake of Guari Kund. From this lake side the trail keeps following down the eastern side of the valley of the Dzong Chu River, and can reaches at the cave monastery of Zuthul Phunk.

Day 14 : Trek to Darchen, overnight at guesthouse

From Zuthul Phunk village, you can visit the cave monastery there. The unique cave monastery is supposed to be the well-known one which was the meditation retreat for one of the great Tibetan saint namely - Saint Milarepa. Then, we move again down the valley. Take the path leading down the valley and the Darchen.

Day 15 : Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4,558 meter), overnight at guesthouse

In the distant you can see Mt. Kailash, a white dome like structure. The bus will take you as far as Chiu Gompa which is positioned by the bank-side of Manasarovar. This is a striking mark and is well-regarded by the Buddhist people as the resting place of Guru Padma Sambhava before his death. Today we set up the camp near the Chiu Gompa.

Day 16 : Rest day, overnight at guesthouse

We have a rest day today. Also, we go for visiting Manasarovar Lake. We will be at the lake till Chiu Gompa camp and mostly as high as Horchu.

Day 17 : Drive to Thrugu Gompa, overnight at tented camp

From the campsite in Chiu Gompa, we start to walk and after walking about an hour visit the Seralung monastery. You can walk the direction of the campsite about an hour more and drive to the camp. It's a half day trip. In the evening visit the Trugu Monastery.

Day 18 : Drive to Chiu Gompa camp, tented camp

Today, we drive till Gosul Gompa and then can start to walk to Chiu Gompa which is 2/3 hours far. At Chiu our staffs of Unique Adventure International already could have set the camp. There is a hot spring where you can take bath enjoyably with certain amount cash paying.

Day 19 : Drive to Dzongba (beside Brahmaputra) or New Dzongba - (4500 meter), overnight at guesthouse

Today, we drive about 5 to 6 hours along the picturesque landscape such Manisar, Payang and Bhramaputra with high passes above 5200m and behind our right hand side mountains lies Nepal along the way.

Day 20 : Drive to Pilku Tso Lake, overnight at guesthouse

We drive along the fascinating scenery with some passes. We drive passing through Saga, cross the bridge of Bhrama Putra at Saga and keep on driving to Pigutso. There is a lake but before Pigutso we could see one lake rather than Pigutso. The night will be colder than previous because of our campsite will be close to Mount Shishapangma 8013m. You can walk to visit the Pigutso Lake from the campsite about quarter hour. If you will not decide to stay at Pigutso then can be drive to Dzangmu next 3/4 hours.

Day 21 : Drive to Kyuirung - (2700 meter), overnight at guesthouse

Today, we drive to Kyuirung via Thong la pass above 5100m and gigantic view of Mount Shishapangma to the right hand side and front peaks. Several of them located in Tibet and some in Nepal like peaks of Rolwaling. And road brings you move down via Melarepa cave before reach to Nyalam (3782m). While descend from Thong la, it's bring you greenery scenery and easy to taking breath.

Day 22 : Return to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Today, we are leaving Tibet. We stayed Kyuitung for the last night.Then, after we drive about 9 hours for Kathmandu witnessing different panorama of nature of Nepal.

Day 23 : Departure to your destination

Today is your final day with Unique Adventure International, we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home.

What is included?

Airport transfers.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalganj with breakfast.
Three meals in a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot beverage and snacks whilst on trekking.
Tented camp / teahouse accommodation whilst on trekking.
Special Trekking permit for Simikot Valley.
All permit for Tibet and Kailash Kora.
An experienced fluent English speaking guide, trained by ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation.
Highly experienced trekking porter (s), cook.
Staff’s food, accommodation, clothing, salary & insurance.
Flight Kathmandu - Nepalganj, Nepalganj - Simikot.
All necessary ground transportation.
All governmental procedure, taxes, VAT and service charge.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at typical Nepali restaurant.

What is not included?

Meals at Kathmandu and Nepalganj.
Personal nature expenses.
Bar and beverage bills.
Your Travel Insurance.
Rescue & Evacuation.
Gratitude (tip) for staff.

Why us? Is a conscientious question that requires an honest answer of integrity and devotion of the highest standards.

We are what we were from the very beginning: Read on to know us the way we are…

At Unique Adventure International, We do not pretend to be what we are not, ours is a simple ethic, hospitality straight from the heart. When doing trips with us, you will soon find out excellence with us is not just a norm, it’s more a habit.

We have walked the length and breadth of the Himalaya across Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan for over two decades…and still counting, we have enjoyed all of it so much; right to the hilt. We love our mountains and enjoy it so much when we tread its trails with our trekking guests, who also love these mountains as much as us or maybe even more. We have much knowledge of the land and meticulously plan things so our guests get the utmost from their sojourns with us; we know how chaotic it can be for our guests when they organise holidays so far from home…keeping this in mind, we sort out for the long haul and ensure our guests do not only have fun on the way but also get value for money with purposeful journeys. We know and understand that this may probably be a once in a lifetime holiday where you will explore a world not too familiar and its binding for us to make doubly sure you are completely safe throughout the whole course of your expedition when you are in Nepal. With each trip we do with you, we are constantly searching for ways to improve our services so that your expectations of us are met beyond what you could have ever expected on all fronts. We want that you go home with a happy heart and unforgettable memories of an odyssey well done. With Unique Adventure, this is central to all our thoughts when we meet you.

A small business with big ideals…

We are a small outfit with big ideas and we know how complex human nature can be; its only but human to understand your weaknesses and respect your strengths, both of which will be put to the test on the punishing trails of Nepal, but it’s always our mission to understand you and make your journey as calm as possible.

This is the whole reason why we get repeat clients who never seem to get drained with the Himalayas and enjoy the way we guide them throughout the trip…

We know how worrisome it can be when you choose to live life on the edge… so we go the mile to make sure your holidays become more purposeful, more significant…

We do not push you, no matter what the circumstances…

We know you want it slow and easy the moment your plane hits the tarmac in Kathmandu. We understand your instinctive curiosities and ensure you are left alone with enough space to do what we have planned for you – ‘your way’’. You call the shots – it’s your trip – and we provide you enough freedom to make your own decisions in harmony with your group. We help you to become friends and bridge gaps; it’s a matter of pride for us to mention here that we created some of the best friendships where some morphed into lifetime partnerships and this is how things shape out with us when you assemble in our country. And when we are out with you in the country at high elevations, we ensure that our crew leads you in ways comfortable to your body and physical needs.

Our ‘True-to-Life’ practical itineraries…

Our itineraries are meticulously planned and based on the way you see it when your trip commences. Our themes are hands-on and we take you to some difficult but extraordinary places where some would likely pass by. We know you thirst for the unknown and interesting; your search for things that will ignite your emotions and imaginations, seeking for the ‘whys’, how’s and when’s’ into the mountain culture, lifestyles and traditions that you witness in territory you have never been familiar with. We put in a lot of effort to create astonishing one-off experiences which would make great notes for memorable stories to pass down to the coming generations. Each trip we design opens up new avenues to a whole new world that you are not familiar with…and when you discover the answers, it could be a life changing experience you would have never expected.

Trips to match your time frames…

We are flexible in the way we operate our trips based on your exclusive needs. We understand the kind of pressure ridden world you hail from and know you have worked hard for your dream holidays. Our programs are typically designed to give you the most and the best based on your time limitations without any blemishes on the joys that come with your venture.

You could be planning a budget trek or a luxury tour, maybe even a trekking peak; whatever the choice, we give you an extension combo so you have a scintillating mix of history, the outdoors and even jell in a jungle safari into the potpourri so you have varied experiences within the timeframe you’ve chosen. Our website is programmed to give you a host of options to make you smile…

Accommodation: They say Home is where the Hearth is…and yes, the Pillow!!

We are extra wary when arranging your accommodation before you enter our country. We know we’ve got to give you something that’s closest to home. After consulting with you and being twice as sure about what you’re expecting when it comes down to that most important part of life: resting your body and mind at night, we make sure we give you the best accommodating facilities available at a hotel that’s not only comfortable but also a place that is spanking clean with fresh linen and staff who understand your needs and go the length in making sure you feel at home, no matter what the length of your stay with us.

This also includes the sanitized conditions of the food you are served. Even when on the trails, we go the mile to make sure you find a cosy teahouse with no dampness and enough ventilation to keep you healthy and warm with food that’s organic and clean. We know how important the hearth is wherever you stay. With us, be sure that all your personal needs are taken care of well. Ours is the kind of hospitality that comes straight from the heart…

Safety and Security: This is mandatory and imperative…

Our safety and security arrangements for all our inbound guests cross all boundaries; from the moment your jet hits the tarmac at the airport in Kathmandu. This is a process that begins prior to your arrival in Kathmandu, when we design your itinerary based on the program you have chosen. It begins with choosing the right team for you, especially if it’s a trek. We make sure your crew is primed for any contingency when at altitude. We believe in following firm standards with focus on risk assessment knowing mountain climbing is always a risky business despite the excitement it offers. All the planning is done prior to your arrival so you have a carefree, footloose and fancy free journey, without any hassles.

We always advise our guests to go through medical routines in their home countries before embarking on trips above 3000m. We also encourage our guests to get insured before coming to Nepal.

Your entire stay in Nepal is monitored from day one, especially when you are on the mountains. We take nothing for granted, nature can be a monster when least expected. When booking your trip through ‘Unique Adventure, you are not just a client – you are more than all that - you are a parent, a brother/sister, a close colleague – in a word – ‘family’; and all our safety precautions and personalized services are purely based on this relationship.

We Respect and Care for the local folks and Love the Environment we operate in…

We are conscious in the importance of preserving the natural beauty and culture of Nepal, so that future visitors can also enjoy the wonders of this beautiful but fragile environment. We are sensitive and devoted to responsible travel with minimum impact on the environment and local communities. The planet is large enough for everyone to explore and it’s the curiosity of human nature to explore and discover the unknown. We are always careful about the ecosystems that surround us when we are on the mountains, but we don’t let this spoil the spirit for adventure. We seek to enjoy in ways beneficial to others and wish to respect this beauty that God created for us to appreciate; and we want to keep it that way. Equally important, we instruct our crew and travellers to be aware of the values of responsible travel, by: respecting people, cultures and local environments, in creating goodwill; with cross-cultural sharing and experiences; and helping make sustainable development practical, where we put in efforts to give back more than we take.

Our Trekking crews are Principal to the Company…we’re Family…

One paramount issue for trekking companies in Nepal are employees directly connected to guests when trekking in the Himalayas and this is key to any trip conducted anywhere on the Himalayas. Our staffs in general receive fixed monthly salaries and our trekking crews get special rates as defined by the Ministry of Labour in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism - Government of Nepal.

This also includes the provision of Social Security for mountain workers as per government directives. In addition to this, we also provide climbing training to new comers listed on our payroll. All our seasoned guides are well trained in the use and application of First Aid in the event of any unexpected injuries that may occur in the course of the journey when at altitude.

Field Employees are constantly upgraded for personal development, delivered via courses in English, about nature, history, and ongoing training as mountain guides with techniques based on safety precautions...along with this, our mountain crews are insured and covered against any eventualities. The insurance package covers the cost of health care if injured or sick and provides a lifetime gratuity if any employee is physically disabled. We treat our employees as valuable assets. We know their security and happiness is vital to ensure yours throughout your stay in Nepal…

Innovation: We are constantly juggling new Products…

Ours is a constant search for new trails in the great wilderness. We’re always innovating new areas for travel within and around the city limits and out on the mountains. Nepal has so much to offer in her ancient heritage cities and within the vast expanse of her Himalayas. We ceaselessly research new products in order to give our old clients new thrills; this has always been part of our company’s policies for giving more value for money. We know that many of our guests rarely get time to travel and when they do, they’d sure like to make the best of it; besides Nepal, we even cut across borders giving our guests unbelievable historical and cultural highlights of Tibet, Bhutan and India. We even design divine spiritual tours for the holy who’d sure like to hike down footsteps of ancient ancestors along the Mount Kailash Mountains so that they could come face-to-face with the gods. You even get opportunities to stroll down the cobbled stone Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur and slip into the Forbidden Temple of Pashupatinath. Beyond the spiritual of Kailash in Tibet, our programs take you to the highest region on earth, at an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Very much noted as the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet is symbolic of a mesmerizing culture seeped in spirituality and nature. From superb temples and tranquil monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, our products are molded in a way that ensures you experience a whole new world of amazing discoveries that tells you about God’s gift of a wonderful planet we all live in.

‘Please visit our highly informative website for some of the most extensive information on some of the most stimulating holidays ever conceived’. Get friendly with us on: www.uniquetreks.com

We give you Mountain Yoga

The Mountain Yoga we offer on the trail is an earthy, friendly and unassuming space, dedicated to healing and transformation as your mind battles the vagaries of nature while on your journey in the wild. When you decide to holiday on the mountains; it’s like a calling into the high and wild to experience Mother Nature at a higher level and to explore her true beauty. But there’s another calling that wants you to find release from your inner demons. It might be seen as the feeling that there has to be more to life than our day-to-day routines in the machine of modern day society. As you go higher above the tree-lines, our certified yoga guides give you the kind of alignment helpful to your body’s needs when adjusting to the thin air at altitude. They are compassionate, knowledgeable and guide you with postures and breathing exercises that promote physical fitness at higher elevations, keeping the mind calmer, making your self-awareness more acute, and help you get more balanced, while preventing you from having any problems with altitude mountain sickness. Yoga is an ancient practice known for thousands of years to clean out even the deepest mental grooves and rigid mindsets which may hamper your trip and spoil the fun on your trek.

We are the only adventure company in Nepal offering our guests mountain yoga which enhances hassle free trips and keeps our guests safe from common altitude problems.

Our Success Ratio…

We’ve been through it all – the ups and downs have been full and plenty. The series of earthquakes of 2015 affected us bitterly; however, we kept the faith. We knew this was nature at its best and worst. We do not take anything for granted when it’s a tryst with Mother Nature, especially in the wilderness above the tree-lines. We knew we would still need these mountains more than they need us...These mountains teach us so much about life. It was Almighty God that created these mountains with all its stark beauty, but then a natural calamity can be lurking somewhere around the bend, and we must always be aware of the environment - and this comes with respect, consciousness and faith.

Despite the hurdles and hiccups, our Success Ratio has been over 98%, why? Because experience has taught us the hard way to Love God, respect the mountains, to learn from our mistakes, and to always, at all times, be Honest with our Guests…and let God do the rest.

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