Guge Kingdom Tour
Tsamda (Zada / Tsada) county is the current name for the region which once was known as the Guge kingdom. It extends along the banks of the upper Sutlej from Khyunglung, southwest of Montser, as far as the Indian border, where the river flows into Kinnaur below the Sibkyi La pass. The valley of the Rashok Tsangpo, which gives access to Southern Ladakh and Spiti also lies within Tsamda, as does the valley of the Gyaza Kar-chu, through which the Uttarakashi district of Uttar Pradesh can be reached. The county capital is located at Toling, 180 km from Senge Khabab (via Namru), and 443 km from Purang. The new county name, Tsamda, is a contraction of Tsa (parang) and Da(wa-dzong), which are two of the most important sites within the upper Sutlej valley. The Tsamda area is characterized by the striking complex of canyons cutting through the red sandstone composite of what was once an ocean floor, all descending into the upper Sutlej River. For much of the year these canyon tributaries are dry, only becoming impassable or hazaradous in the monsoon. Those south of the Sutlej, such as the Manam Tsangpo, Dapa-chu, and Tophu-chu, rise in the Himalayas near the Indian border, which is heavily patrolled. The north is bounded by the Gar Tsangpo valley and southern slopes of the Gangtise Range.
Garuda (Khyunglung) Valley Tour
Garuda Valley (English name) or Khyunglung (Tibetan name) is an ancient complex of living caves and meditation caves set in the mountains on the north bank of the Sutlej River. (Sutlej River is the holy river which starts from Mount Kailash, Sutlej River in Tibet is called Langqen Zangbo, meaning “Elephant Fountain”). So the Garuda valley, you can find it about 35 km west of the Tirthapuri hotsprings and Tirthapuri gompa (monastery), which is nearby small town of Moincer (Menshi) in the modern Tibet prefecture of Ali/Ngari in the Tibet autonomous region of China. And there are more ancient ruins on the tops of the mountains above the Bon monastery of Gurigyam which are about 30 minutes road from Tirthapuri.
Equipment
Accomodation
You will be staying at 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on our recommendation, Hotel Siddhartha at Nepalgunj. All hotel has clean and private bath, hot and cold water shower and other required amenities. There will be camping during trekking period about 6 nights. Our camping tents are well maintained two men tents for group members, dining and kitchen tents along with kitchen table and other necessary equipements. Once you arrive Simikot the starting point of trekking. You will be staying at newly stablished hotel/guesthouse with modern amenities if required.
Altitude Problem and Physical Fitness Required
Trekking from Simikot to Kailash requires 4500m pass along the way while it requires 5600m pass during Kailash circumambulation trek, physically fit along with prior experience at trekking in moderate trail is recommended. It will help if you have previous trekking experience preferably in high altitudes. It is also important that you have a positive attitude and a strong determination and will power. We also advise our guest(s) to consult their doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements before the trip. Regular exercise, jugging, stretching and medication or yoga may be good idea before taking the trip.
Meals
All meals during Simikot Limi Valley Kailash trekking will be taken care by us, Breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night while hotel stay in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination(s). It is advisable to budget USD10 to USD16 for lunch and dinner in a single day while hotel stay, No need who have taken AP basis package. Freshly cooked full board food will be served during trekking period, Breakfast and Dinner will be served at campsite and hot lunch will be served depending on possibility on the trail if not possible packed lunch will be served.
Recommended Clothing & Accessories
As the tempreture varies greatly between day and night (from Max. 20 degrees celcius to Min. -10 degrees celcius) one should prepare accordingly. Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen sockes, Personal Towel, Light and Warm parka Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Torch with extra batteries, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, T-Shirt, Sleeping bag and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for Simikot Limi Valley Kailash Trekking.
Travel Insurance
Full travel insurance coverage for medicine, Helicopter evacuation, if in case of immergency, lost of belongings and trip cancilation is strongly recommended for Simikot Limi Valley Kailash Trek.
Best Time to Travel
Spring (April and May), Summer (June, July & Agust) and Autumn (September and October) is the best seasons for the Simikot Limi Valley Kailash Trek.
Trip Start Dates and Cost
Check available trip start dates and cost for Simikot Limi Valley Kailash Trek on the Fix Departure section or Please contact us for your customized departure date and cost.
