Every year, large numbers of pilgrims from all different religions travel to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar to pay their homage. Mt. Kailash (6714 meters), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet.
Mt. Kailash is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos. Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse (the Nine story Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is stated that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of life is believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain.
Kathmandu has become a popular gateway to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour. A 14 days tour is one of the most popular tours to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar from Kathmandu that commences with an overland journey to Zhang-Mu, Tibetan border town. The program covers a three days circumambulation tour around Mt. Kailash as well as a two days stay at the sore of Lake Manasarover (Chiu Gompa side). Rest of the days, we spend for traveling to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar and returning to Kathmandu.
Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour commences from Zhang-Mu and normally ends at Zhang-Mu but alternatively, we can even end this trek in Lhasa, it depends on your time frame and requirement. The best time to visit Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is between May to September. However, people travel in this region from April onward till end of October. From October onward the weather in Mt. Kailash & lake Manasarovar becomes very cold.
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Upon arrival at Kathmandu. We meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening, tour briefing.
Day 2: We organize Tibet group visa.
Day 3: Early morning, we drive to Kodari (the boarder town of Nepal). This requires a four & half hours drive. After completion of immigration formalities in Nepal side, we walk through the friendship bridge (5 minutes) to cross the boarder. In Tibet side, our Tibetan guide and Land Cruisers will receive us and brings us to Zhang-Mu. Zhang-Mu is the boarder town of Tibet. After going through the immigration process in Zhang-Mu, we take further two & half hours switch-back drive to Nyalam. Nyalam situated at an altitude of 3750 m. is our final destination today. Overnight Nyalam Guest house.
Day 4: Rest at Nyalam for acclimatization. Overnight at Nyalam Guest house.
Day 5: Drive, Nyalam to Saga (4600 m.) – 8 hours drive, 270km. Saga Post Guest house.
Day 6: Drive, Saga to Paryang (4550 m.) – 5 hours drive, 252 km. Yak Hotel.
Day 7: Drive, Parayang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiugomba- 4570 m.) – 8 hours drive, 294km. Chiu Gompa Guest house.
Day 8: Rest at Lake Manasarivar.
Day 9: Drive, Lake Manasarovar - Darchen (4670 m.) – 2 hours drive, 60 km. Kailash Hotel.
Day 10: Drive, Darchen to Darboche (45 minutes drive) then start trekking to Dera Phuk Gomba (4860 m.) – 5 hours trek. Diraphuk Guesthouse -- Trekking around Mt. Kailash.
Day 11: Cross Dolama-La Pass then trek down to Zutulphuk Gomba (4760 m.) – 9 hours trek. Guesthouse - Trekking around Mt. Kailash.
Day 12: Finish trekking around Mt. Kailash and drive to Horaa Chu(4500 m.) – 2 hours drive. Guest house.
Day 13: Drive, Horaa Chu to Parayang (4550 m.). Yak Hotel.
Day 14: Drive, Paryang to Saga (4600 m.). Saga Post Guest house.
Day 15: Drive, Saga to Nyalam (3750 m.). Nyalam Guest house.
Day 16: Drive, Nyalam to Zhang-Mu and drive back to Kathmandu - Finished Kailash Tour.
Price Includes:
- 14 days Kailash tour with all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and accommodation
- All necessary travel / trekking permit
- All necessary camping (sleeping tents, sleeping bag, mattresses etc.) & Kitchen equipment
- Transportation in Tibet with 4WD Land Cruiser (4500)
- An extra supporting vehicle (Land Cruiser) for carrying food and staff
- Necessary service crew (cook, assistance etc.)
- Salary, food, accommodation, insurance & personal equipment for staff
- A Tibetan Guide
- Yak & Yak men for trekking part
- Tibet group visa
- Kathmandu - Kodari (Tibet boarder) - Kathmandu transfer by private vehicle
- Oxygen gas, & gammow bag for emergency use
- Medical kit bag
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Price does not include:
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Your personal expenses
- Your travel insurance
- Rescue & evacuation services
- Nepal re-entry visa fee (US $ 30)
- Tip for guide and drive
- Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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