Mt. KAILASH
Mt. Kailash, 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 fresh water lake in the world. Certainly a difficult region to reach with variable and extreme weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa for example is approximately 2000 km. Only during the last few years have many ordinary or not so ordinary travelers been able to experience this region. Road conditions are difficult much of the time and we have to make many preparations to ensure that we have a reasonable chance of reaching Kailash. We need to bring our own food and camping equipment. Basic lodges and teahouses can be found but the plateau is so remote that it is impossible to travel for several days without finding food available.
To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks is to be transferred into another way of life. To see and become part of
such a devout pilgrimage as shown by pilgrims around Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is to put some aspects of our western way of life into their proper perspective.
We begin the tour by traveling to Kathmandu and departing by road to the Nepal/Tibet boarder town of Zhangmu where we collect out transport. We travel by the Southern route
and after our pilgrimage (religious or secular) we return by the same route. The day to day
program is outlined which we follow during our journey
Suggested Tour Itinerary:
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China Visa Apply/Issue |
Kailash Tour Departure |
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Day 01: Kathmandu arrivel ans transfer to hotel, overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu – after breakfast start to Kathmandu sightseeing including pasupatinath, swoyambhunath and buda nilkantha darshan, back to hotel and restof the day is free for packing and program briefing.
Day 03: Kathmandu nyalan (3700mts-160kms)- this is the first day of the Yatra. after breakfast depart from Kathmandu to china border by tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom farmilities and check into Tibet – an autonomous part of china. After launch drive to small Tibetan town called nylam by land cruiser. Overnight stay at nylam guest house. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.
Day 04: Nyalam full day accilimatization – full day free for excursion of Nyalam city
Day 05: Nyalam to Dongba (4500mts-375kms)- After breakfast drive from Nyalam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthome.
Day 06: Dongba to mansarovar (4510mts- 335ktms)- Free for puja and hawan. This is the first day stay at the bank of the mansarovar Lake. Overnaight stay in tent or guest house.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts-110kms)- Mansarovar parikrama by land cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in mansarovar Lake and do pooja of Lord shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there.
Day 08: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts-12kms)- This is the first day of Kailash parikrama. We should stars our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in tent.
Day 09: Diraphuk to zhulthulphuk (4790mts-22kms)- This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma La pass, which is 5400mt. above sea level. The weather in unpredictable in Dolma-la pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our jouney as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikunda but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to mansarovar – we will trek down to Darchen later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.
Day 11: Mansarovar to Dongba - drive back to Dongba.
Day 12: Dongba to Nyalam – drive back to nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 13: Nyalam to Kathmandu- After custom formalities we will be picked up by nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05:00 hours and check into same hotel.
Day 14: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Distination. Option for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Mankamana road trip, or muktinath.
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Mt. Kailash &
Mansarovar Tours & Treks
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Joining Fixed Departure 2012 ENTRY AND EXIT ZHANGMU |
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KTM
Arrival Date |
Kailash
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Full Moon |
| MAY |
27TH MAY |
29TH MAY |
4TH JUNE |
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| Tour Cost Per Person (US Dollar) |
| Pricing: |
ON REQUEST |
| Tour Cost Includes: |
China Visa Fees Includes Package + Hotel Accommodation BB Plan at Kathmandu |
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Tibet travel permit
Private land transfers as per itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing with Full
Board Meals Plan.
Monasteries entrance fees
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
A local English speaking guide throughout the tour &
Trekking program
All Camping equipments / Food Stuffs / Crew Members / Yak &
Yak men
China Visa Fee with Urgent Charge
TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
Excess baggage charge if any
Personal Travel insurance (Compulsory)
Lunch & dinner at Kathmandu hotel.
Nepal re-entry visa fee
Expenses of private nature such as Laundry, Telephone calls,
Beverages, Tips, etc.
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as
ACCIDENTS, ROAD BLOCKAGE due to landslides, FLIGHT DELAYS OR
CANCELLATIONS due to weather or technical problems, etc.
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