The journey starts from Zangmu, a small border town, and continues through Southern route to Darchen, situated on the foot of Mt. Kailas. Walk around Mt. Kailas; visit Mansarover Lake before heading east through same route to Shegar. Return to Zangmu. Next day cross border; arrive Kathmandu. Travel is by jeep all the way and back
Day Tentative night stop
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu, Half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple
Day 03: In Kathmandu, free day, Last minute shopping
Day 04: Travel to Kodari, entry Zhangmu boarder and drive to Nyelam
3800m).O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.
Day 05: Rest day for ACCLIMATISATION at Nyelam with an excursion to
Milarepa's Cave. O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.
Day 06: Drive Nyelam to Saga (4580m) via Lalung La Pass, Paiku Tso and cross
the Brahmaputra river (known here as the Yarlung
Tsangpo). O/n at camp.
Day 07: Drive Saga to Paryang (4500m). O/n at camp.
Day 08: Drive Paryang to Manasarovar (4560m).O/n at Trugo Gompa or
Chiu Gompa Guesthouse.
Day 09: Puja/holy dip at the lake followed by Manasarovar parikrama in Landcruiser. Time permitting visit Chiu gompa.
Day 10: Drive to Darchen (4560m) via Tidaburi. O/n at Kailash Hotel.
Day 11: Start Kailash Kora/Parikarma from Darchen pass the first prostration point, Tarboch Flag Pole, the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground, to Drira-Puk (4765m). O/n at camp from where you have superb views of Mt. Kailash.
Day 12: Continue Parikarma over Drolma-la Pass (5610m) to Zuthul-Puk
4700m). Just below the Dolma La is the Gauri Kund. O/n at camp.
Day 13: Crosses third and fourth prostration point, Zutul-Puk monastery & trek back to near Darchen and drive to Hore (Hor Qu) at 4560m near Lake Manasarovar. O/n at camp.
Day 14: Drive to Paryang. O/n at Yak camp.
Day 15: Drive to Saga. O/n at camp.
Day 16: Drive to Nyalam. O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.
Day 17: Drive downhill to Friendship Bridge following the gorge of Bhote Kosi river for the final leg of the journey to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
The itinerary and schedule as shown is guideline only. It is subject to change due to logistic, local, technical, weather and other condition beyond our control. In such situation the company and its agent / representative reserve right to alter (lengthan or shorten) any programme when necessary. Any cost resulting from such change must be borne by the passenger.
Notes:
1. Visa processing days in Kathmandu at the Chinese Embassy are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Passport submitted on Monday is returned on Wednesday. Same day visa can be obtained by paying urgent fees. Group visa can be obtained at places where there is Chinese Embassy or consulate, prior arrangement is required for this.
2. Avoid travel to Tibet (China) during first week of May.
3. Best time to visit is from May to end of September. Road condition to Kodari Chinese border from Kathmandu are usually hampered by monsoon rain in July and August; the road to Kodari border can be washed away hence the travelers may have to walk several hours.
4. You should be prepared for a long drive over dusty environment condition.
5. Nepalese staffs (professional trekking staffs) prepare 3 hot meals and set up camps whenever required. They accompany the group. You are personally taken care by our staffs.
6. Highlights: 3-day walk around (parikrama) Mt. Kailash and a day at Lake Mansarover.
Cost Includes:
01.English speaking guide and private transportation
02. Tibet permit
03. Transfer to and from Kodari border in private jeep / car
04. Ground transportation (New model Japanese made landcruiser) and a support truck as per programme in Tibet
05. All meals (vegetarian or non-vegetarian), accommodation in hotel, lodge, guesthouse or tent according to the trip condition and programme
06. Camping equipment and kitchen utensils
07. Camp staffs -Kitchen cook and helpers, and assistant staff and yak during parikrama (walk around Mt.Kailash)
08. Hotel accommodation on BB and sightseeing tour as per itinerary.
Cost Exclude:
01. Personal clothing and Sleeping bag
03. Visa fees (Nepal and China/Tibet) and travel insurance
04. Porterage charge due to landslide on the road to Kodari border
05. Cost of medical emergency and helicopter evacuation
06. Expenses of personal nature and tips
07. Airport Departure tax
08. Services that are not specifically mentioned in the programme
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Group Departures - check the dates with us.
Private tour available upon request.
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