Mt. Kailas Mansarovar Tour
Tour Durations:
(13 Nights & 14 Days)
According
to Hinduism, Lord Shiva resides on top of Mount Kailas, where he sits in a
state of meditation along with his wife Parvati, the daughter of Himalaya. The
Kailas Parvat is believed to be the ultimate destination of souls and the
spiritual center of the world.
The
Kailas & Manasarovar region in western Tibet attracts the sincere Buddhist,
Hindu, Jain & Bon devotees to worship in the icy waters. The entrance of
Mt. Kailas is a 6,656 meters high with the increasing numbers of adventurers
coming here to admire the spectacular view of nature.
Mt.
Kailas, claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis is also one of the
highest mountain in Tibet at 22,020 feet, and Lake Mansarovar at 14,950 feet is
said to be the highest freshwater lake in the world.
Grade: Moderate
Daily activity: 6 -7 hrs
Max. Altitude: 5000m
Best Seasons: Spring / Autumn
Tour Style: Hotel / Guest House
Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrival at Tribhuvan international airport
/ Kathmandu, our staff will meet at the airport then transfer to Hotel, evening
dinner & tour orientation, hotel room on twin
sharing basis,
Day 02:
Kathmandu Sightseeing & Drive to
Kodari morning after breakfast, visit to Pashupatinath
temple and Budhanilkantha temple (sleeping Vishnu), lunch at hotel,
and then proceed to Kodari border, dinner & overnight at Tatopani
(Nepal-China border).
Pashupatinath:
is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world,
located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the
capital of Nepal.
Budhanilkantha:
In the village of Budhanilkantha lies a 5 meter tall sleeping Vishnu
(Jala Sayana) in the middle of a small pond, overnight
at Kailas Manasarovar Guesthouse or Similar (dormitory room)
Kathmandu to Kodari - 120 km (4 hrs & half).
DAY 03 -
Cross the border and drive to Nyalam
(3750m)
Morning at early breakfast in
Kodari, then proceed to China by walk through friendship Bridge, meet
our guide in China border Complete immigration formalities then we proceed
towards Nyalam.
It takes approximately an hour & half to reach Nyalam, the
distance from the friendship bridge to Nyalam is near about 32 km. Overnight at Guesthouse (Nyalam guesthouse
or Shishapangma guesthouse or similar) - dormitory room Kodari -
Nyalam: 32 km (one and half hour)
DAY 04 -
Rest & Acclimatization in Nylam
Today, we are free in Nyalam for acclimatization
purpose. It is better if we go for a short hiking above Nyalam
village. This will help us to be acclimatized in new atmosphere. Overnight
at Guesthouse (Nyalam guesthouse or Shishapangma guesthouse or
similar) - dormitory room
DAY 05 -
Drive Nyalam to New Dongba (4500m)
After breakfast, we drive to Dongba, en route,
we will be passing through Lalung-La Pass (5100m.), Milarepa cave
&
Lake Peiku then eventually cross the bridge built over River
Brahmaputra in Saga, continue drive further to Dongba after
Saga. Lunch will be served on the way, dinner and overnight in guesthouse
at Dongba.
Overnight at Guesthouse - - dormitory room Nyalam to New Dongba:
357 km (6 hrs drive)
DAY 06 -
Drive New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar (Hor
Chu) - 4550m; 369 km Today is the highlighted day of this
journey. We are going to reach the holy Lake Manasarovar &
Mt. Kailash which is our ultimate goal. On the way, we
will drive through the highest motorable pass of this journey
(Mayum-La; 5200m), lunch will be served somewhere near Hor Chu River
before the Mayum-La pass. Dinner & overnight stay will be at
tented camp on the eastern shore of Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at tented camp or guesthouse - dormitory room New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar: 369 km (6 hrs drive)
DAY 07 -
Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by Jeep &
then drive to Darchen (88 km) Morning after breakfast, we will drive around the
Lake Manasarovar (clockwise) then continue to Darchen. After
keeping
our luggage in the guesthouse, we will drive to Ashtapad (optional
tour) & return back to Darchen in the evening, overnight at guesthouse - dormitory room Manasarovar parikrama (88 km/55 miles) - 1 & half hour
DAY 08:-
Start Parikrama to Dira Phuk (4920 m) Morning after breakfast we will drive to Yama
Dwar (15 minutes drive). From Yama Dwar, you will start trekking to
Dira Phuk (north face of Kailash); 18 km / 5 hrs. Overnight at
guesthouse or tented camp Darchen to Yama Dwar – 10 km (30 minutes) Trek, Yama Dwar to Dira Phuk – 18 km
(5 hrs)
DAY 09:-
Trek Shiva Sthal - GAurikund -
Zuthulphuk (4820m)
This is the toughest day of
parikrama. The journey, right from the beginning, starts
going uphill till Dolma-La (5600m.)
then continue descending to the valley floor, the other side of
Dolma pass. The last leg of the journey is along the riverbank up
to Zuthulphuk. The highlights of the day are Shiva Sthal, Dolma-La and
Gaurikund which are on the way. Overnight at mud house or tented camp - dormitory room Dira Phuk to Zuthulphuk (22 km - 9 hours).
DAY 10: -
End Trek then drive to Lake Manasarovar Today, the trail is easy & flat, so
you will complete the journey within 3 to 4 hours.
You will be picked up at the ending point near Darchen then transferred to Lake Manasarovar (east side). Overnight at tented camp or guesthouse - dormitory room Zuthulphuk to ending point (11 km, 3 hrs trek) ending point to Lake Manasarovar: 35 km (1 hr drive)
DAY 11:-
Back to New Dongba have a last look of Mt. Kailash & Lake
Manasarovar then proceed for new Dongba. Overnight at tented camp or guesthouse - dormitory room lake
Manasarovar to New Dongba: 369 km (6 hrs drive)
DAY 12 -
back to Nyalam via the same route. Overnight at Guesthouse (Nyalam guesthouse or Shishapangma guesthouse or
similar) - dormitory room New Dongba to Nyalam: 357 km (6 hrs drive)
Day 13:
back to Kathmandu morning after breakfast drive down to Zhangmu,
cross over the Friendship Bridge then drive back to
Kathmandu. Lunch will be served on the way. Evening dinner and rest overnight at Hotel (room on twin sharing basis) Kodari to Kathmandu - 115 km (4 hrs & half).
Transfer to international airport in
Kathmandu for your flight back home.
Packages Includes
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu (3 star
hotel) on twin / triple sharing with vegetarian meals One night hotel (basic) in Kodari (Nepal-Tibet
border) with vegetarian meals sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (one half day) all necessary transfers in Kathmandu (arrival /
departure)
Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu transfers by
private bus
Tibet group visa & all necessary permits all necessary Tibet permit including Parikrama of
Kailash & Manasarovar all accommodation in Tibet in Guesthouse
(dormitory room) / tented camp all vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch
& dinner) transportation in Tibet Supporting truck to carry logistics English speaking Tibetan guide Necessary supporting crew (tour
manager, cook, helpers & Sherpas) Yaks & Yak men during the
Parikrama (to carry
foods and equipment) Entry fees (Kailas & Manasarovar) Medical kit bag & Oxygen for emergency
use All applicable taxes and service charges
Packages does not includes:-
Air ticket to Kathmandu & return, Nepal re-entry visa fee for NRIs
Your travel insurance, rescue and evacuation service, Personal expenses, Ashtapad Darshan by Jeep, Horse for riding during the Parikrama, Bottled drinks, Tip for guide & driver, Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of
early arrival from Kailas, Any additional cost (transport, hotel, visa split
charge) that occurs due to illness or rescue of the member, any additional cost due to natural calamity and
unforeseen circumstances
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