Holy Mount Kailash is one of the most popular ultimate Hindu pilgrimage sites in Himalayan region dedicated to Lord Shiva where every devotee wants to go. Mount Kailash, which is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most Holy Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatrarevered places in the Himalayas.
Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash are two of the holiest pilgrimage areas to devotees of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Bonism and many other faiths. Each year thousands of devotees undertake the treacherous and rigorous journey through the mountains and plains of Nepal and China (Tibet) to reach this sacred land.
Mt. Kailash, 6,740 mtr. high peak is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo.
For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top live their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati.
For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven.
Spread out on the Tibetan plateau beside Mount Kailash is the giant lake of shifting colors - Lake Mansarovar. Brahma, the creator, had a mind (‘Man’) for the creation of a lake (‘Sarovar’), hence its name (Mansarovar). A pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and a bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha) and washed away all the sins of life.
Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks. People have been visiting Kailash -Mansarovar for centuries. It used to be very hard journey in the past; today we (Earthbound Expeditions) can bring you there with help of Landcrusiors via Kathmandu. So it is lot easy to reach to the heaven now!
This adventure begins with the drive across the Himalaya west into Tibet to Holy Lake Mansarovar. Here you will join the throngs of pilgrims who, for centuries, have converged on this remote southwestern corner of Tibet to circumambulate the sacred mountain, considered to be the center of the universe by Hindus and Holy Mt. Kailash, Tibet tour, Tour to Tibet, Tour to Kailash, Tour to Holy Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Buddhist alike.
Kailash enjoys great popularity the folk religion of Tibet - it is the soul of the country and assures protection for all Tibetans. The fountain head of four great Asian rivers (Indus, Sutlej, Bramhaputra and Karnali), few mountain reveals Kailash for its mystique, isolation and prominence, for 3 days you will walk with pilgrims around this almost perfectly symmetrical mountain before the trek back into Nepal.
Your trek / tour pioneered by Earthbound Expeditions takes you into northern riches of the country where only few trekkers have walked these trials, unchanged over the ages. The encounter with the herders, pilgrims and the local people will be lively and make for precious memory. It is an experience of a lifetime!
"We do not Experiment, We Excel with Experience": We have leadres that have been to Kailash over 7 times, the trip planner Mr. Rajan have been to Kailash over 14 times in last 7 years, please hear from our clients who have been to Kailash - mansarovar tour with us and how much they enjoyed it with us.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Nepal - Arrive Kathmandu, We will come to receive you at the Airport. Check into a 4 star Hotel. (1300mt)
Day 2: Half day Sightseeing (Pashupatinath Tample, BouddhaNath and Shyambhunath Stupa) and preparation for the trek, we pick up Tibet visa this day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Overnight at hotel. (Full board basis)
Day 3: From Katmandu to Naylam: Depart at 5.00 am from our Hotel in Khatmandu and drive through the Nepal - Tibet border along the famous Araniko Highway. Stop for a quick breakfast at Dhulikhel and lunch at Kodari. After immigration and customs formalities on both sides (Kodari and Zhangmu) we drive to the small town of Naylam. Please note that the guest-houses in Tibet will be of a very basic and dormitory style. B / D (3700mt)
Day 4: A day for rest to facilitate altitude acclimatization. All meals and overnight stay at the same lodge / camp. (3700mt)
Day 5: Drive to Saga: (250 kms). We start after breakfast, enjoying the grand view of Mt.Shishapangma(8021m), Gauri shanker and other high mountains from Lalug la (5050mt.) Pass. Packed lunch will be served at sacred lake Pigutso O/ N camp / lodge in Saga. (B, L, D)
(4500mt)
Day 6: Drive to Prayang. After breakfast we drive across the vast Tibetan plateau to Prayang (225 km). Packed lunch will be served and o/n Camp or guest house. (B, L, D) (4560mt)
Day 7: From Prayang to Lake Manasarovar: The auspicious day for all travelers having first glimpse of the Holy Manas and Darshan of Mt.Kailash from The Horr Chu pass. Camp for night on the shores of lake Manasarovar or stay at guest house. (B, L, D) (4660mt)
Day 8: The experience of being in the abode of God - a life-time achievement: Puja, Havana-worship, meditation, holy dip, Tarpan, later drive to Darchen. Preparation day for Kailash Kora (parikrama). Overnight in very basic guest house. Can take a hike to Gyangtak Gompa (B, L, D). (4660mt)
Day 9: Kora (Parikrama) start Trek to Dairaphuk Gompa. Enjoy the close up view of north face of holy Mt. Kailash. (B, L, D) (4650mt)
Day 10: Trek to beautiful valley after crossing the Dorma la Pass (5600 mtrs). Camp near Medecine Buddha mountain. (B, L, D). (4900mt)
Day 11: Trek to Darchen, Kailash Kora ends. On the way, visit Zuthulphuk Gompa, and drive to Horr Chu, stay over night camping, collect holy water of Lake Mansarovar to bring back to home. (B, L, D) (4890mt)
Day 12: Drive to Parayang, stay there. (B, L, D)
Day 13: Drive to Saga, stay there. (B, L, D)
Day 14: Drive to Naylam. On the way we will see the beautiful Pigutso Lake, enjoy good view of Himalayan range including Shisapangama. Overnight stay in Guest house. (B, L, D)
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu, stay in Kathmandu, full board basis.
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu, can join cultural show and dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 17: Departure or free day. B (can add extra trip to Muktinath, Makamana, Pokhara or to Chitwan). Namaste!
Price Includes:
- All the airport pick up and drope service in Kathmandu
- 4 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing with guide and entrance permits
- Tibet Visa and permit
- Hotel in Tibet from day 03 - 15 on twin sharing and tented camp / or simple hotels
- Tents, sleeping mats and camping gears
- Kitchen, toilet, dinning and bathing tent. (We normally provide twin sharing tent. If you would like to have single please let us know in advance)
- All the meals from day 01 till day 17. ( veg. meals)
- All entrance fees in Tibet with sightseeing
- All the staffs with their insurance (Cook, kitchen boy, helping sherpa and one Nepali and one Tibetan guide)
- Necessary yaks on trek around Kailash for luggage, equipment and supplies (not for riding)
- Transportation by four wheel drive Land cruiser of latest model (4 person in each jeep), truck for luggage and equipment
- Gambo bag ( high altitude chamber)
- Oxygen bag.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
05 - 09 Pax INR 67,000 per person for the whole trip
10 - 17 Pax INR 63,000 per person for the whole trip
18 - 30 Pax INR 59,000 per person for the whole trip
Over 40 pax INR 55,000 per person for the whole trip
* For NRIs and European, American US$ 1890 per person for the whole trip.
* Minimum 10 People in a group, if less price will be revised.
Price Does Not Include:
- Meals in Kathmandu and in Tibet ( Lhasa, Gyntse, Xigatse if you travel further)
- Bar bills (soda pop, beer, water etc) and other personal expenses
- Airport departure tax (Aprox US $15 from Kathmandu)
- Nepal re-entry visa, only for NRIs & European, Americans
- Emergency rescue charges if necessary
- Tips and gratitude to staff
- Photography charges where ever applicable in Tibet, riding yak charge
- Any other Expenses which are not mentioned to your left.
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