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Tibet Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake Tour
offered by supplier M16799 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
- 17
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 35
people
Destination(s):
Tibet
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
Season: March - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2100 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2400 US Dollar (USD)
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Mount Kailash a holy mountain stands at 6714 meters a very popular mountain peak of Tibet, also known by the name of Tise, Kailash or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows). Mt Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, Buddhists, Janis, and the Bonpos taken as the centre of the physical and metaphysical universe. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani Buddhas and Boddhisatvas (which represents the Wheel of Life)
For the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual pursuit, and for the adventure-lovers it offers rugged beauty, remoteness and solitude. If you tour to Mount Kailash during the month of May it gives you the opportunity to face Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey you can truly call as `once-in-a-lifetime.
This tour offers rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, passing the remote and wild western Tibet, in altitudes between 2,745meters to 5600meters.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters)
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit are Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Nepal/China Friendship Bridge and drive to Nyalam (3750meters)
Depart at 5.00 am from our Hotel in Kathmandu and drive through the Nepal reaching the Tibet border along the famous Araniko Highway. We stop for a quick breakfast at Dhulikhel and lunch at Kodari. After immigration and custom formalities on both sides (Kodari and Zhangmu) we drive to the small town of Naylam (3750 meters), Total distance 125 km from Kathmandu to Nyalam. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 4: Acclimatization day at Nyalam. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 5: Drive to Saga (4450meters) via Lalung La Pass (5050 meters)
After breakfast we start enjoying the grand view of Mt. Shishapangma(8021meters), Gauri shanker and other high mountains from Lalung la Pass (5050meters). A packed lunch will be served at the sacred Lake Pigutso. Total distance 250 km and the expected timing will be around 8 hours. Overnight guesthouse or tented camp.
Day 6: Drive to Prayang (4610 meters)
After breakfast we drive across the vast Tibetan plateau to Prayang (225 km). A packed lunch will be served on the way. Total distance 250 km and approximate driving time will be 7 hours. Overnight at guesthouse or tented camp.
Day 7: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4560 meters)
The auspicious day for all travellers as we catch our first glimpse of the Holy Manas and Darshan of Mt.Kailash from The Horr Chu pass. Total distance 280 km and approximate driving time is 8 hours. Overnight at guest house or tented camp.
Day 8: Drive to Darchen (4570 meters)
The experience of being in the abode of God - a life-time achievement: Puja, Havana-worship, meditation, holy dip, Tarpan, later we drive to Darchen (4570 meters). Preparation day for Kailash Kora (parikrama). Overnight at guest house or tented camp.
Day 9: Mt. Kailash Kora (parikrama) starts
Trek to Dairaphuk Gompa (5000 meters). Enjoy the close up view of north face of holy Mt. Kailash. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Second day of Kailash Kora
Trek over Dolma La Pass (5600meters) and trek down to Zudulpuk (4800meters). Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Kailash Kora end
Trek to Darchen, Kailash Kora ends. On the way we visit Zuthulphuk Gompa and drive to Horr Chu to collect holy water of Lake Mansarovar to bring back. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Drive to Paryang
Overnight at Guesthouse or tented camp.
Day 13: Drive to Saga
Overnight at Guesthouse or tented camp.
Day 14: Drive to Nyalam (3750 meters)
On the way we will see the beautiful Pigutso Lake, enjoy good view of Himalayan range including Shisapangama. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu
Drive to Friendship Bridge and Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Leisure day in Kathmandu
It's also spare in Kathmandu, If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight.
Day 17: Transfer for your final flight departure
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Guest-houses in Tibet will be of a very basic and dormitory style.
Price Includes:
1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3 nights)
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus.
4. All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour.
5. All hot drinks such as tea, coffee during the tour.
6. All the accommodation during the tour (Basic Lodges, Guesthouses and Tented).
7. A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek.
8. The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek. The required number of kitchen staff during the tour.
9. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all staff.
10. Japanese Land cruisers (4WD, 4500 model) and Support truck during the Tibet Tour.
11. Kodari boarder (Friendship Bridge) transfers and pick up by A/C Bus.
12. Tibet entry permission, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees and Kailash permit for group.
13. Yak and yak men for Kailash Kora (1 yak for 2 clients).
14. All Camping gear including two men tents / dining tents / kitchen tents / toilet tents / shower tents & all kitchen equipment.
15. Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
16. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
17. All our government taxes.
18. Official expense.
19. Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) and Oxygen (it is used in case of emergency).
Price Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipments.
7. Internet, telephone call, tips for guide, driver, helpers
8. Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
9. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price can be also customized. Prices remain valid till December 2009. We offer Discount for group booking.
Group and Travel Agent discount available as per request.
Please Note: US$80 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
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