Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the physical embodiment of the mythical Mt Meru, said to be the center of the universe or ‘navel of the world’. Mt. Meru is depicted as a mandala, and its image occurs throughout both Buddhist and Hindu parts of Asia. Mt Kailas is holy to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailas is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake is the means or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailash Kang Rimpoche. Janis worships it as Mt Ashtead, the peak from which the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre- Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailas as the soul of Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu, it is domain of Shiva, It is also the abode of samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The joins of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storey’s Swastika Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 Km. Kailash circuit is the holist of all-Hindu as well as Buddhist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most traveler to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 cicurmbulation will achieve Salvation.

Lake Mansarovar: At an elevation of 4510m, is more important to Hindus than to Buddhists. Hindu pilgrims make an 85km. circuit around Manasarovar that is made longer and more difficult by marshes and complicated stream crossings. The Tibetans, being more pragmatic, often make a circuit of the lake in the winter when the streams are frozen and the route is shorter. Near Manasarovar is another large lake, Rakshas Tal, the ‘Demon Lake’ that holds far less spiritual significance.

Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4580m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to brahm's paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

Trip Facts
Destination: Nepal and Tibet
Trip Duration: 14 Days
Season: Spring & Autumn
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge
Transportation: Flight/Tourisrt Bus/CAR/Van

ITINERARY

Day 01 - Katmandu Arrival and transfer to hotel, overnight stay at Katmandu.

Day 02 - Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.

Day 03 - Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Land Cruiser. Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.

Day 04 - Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.

Day 05 - Nyalam to Saga (4500mts.) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to Saga for about 07:00 hours which is 220 kms. Overnight stay at Saga in tent or guesthouse.

Day 06 - Saga to Paryang (4450 mts.) - After breakfast proceed to Paryang for about 06:30 hours which is 195 Kms. Overnight at Paryang in tent or guesthouse.

Day 07 - Paryang to Mansarovar (Hore 4500 mt.) - After breakfast leave for Manasarovar in a distance of 225 km which takes about 08:00 hours. This is the first day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake. Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.

Day 08 - Mansarovar to Darchen - Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar 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 09 - Darchen to Diraphuk (4890 mts.) - This is the first ay of Kailash Parikrama. We should start 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 10 - Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts.) - This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 mt. above sea level. The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey
as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.

Day 11 - Zhulthulphuk to Paryang – 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 12 - Paryang to Saga - Drive back to Saga.

Day 13 - Saga to Nyalam- Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.

Day 14 - Nyalam to Katmandu - 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.

Which includes:

• Arrival & departure transportation
• Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha.
• 3 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
• Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
• Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
• While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
• Pure vegetarian meals, Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Nepali tour leader
• Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit
• Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
• Kodari land tax.

Exclude in cost:

• Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
• Travel Insurance of clients
• Emergency evacuation expenses.
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
• expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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