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Mt. Kailash Tour (Kailash Pilgrimage Tour - 14 Days)

Holy Lake Manasarovar and Mt: Kailash Yatra
Location: South Asia, (TIBET) China
Holy Lake Manasarovar and Mt: Kailash Yatra (14 Days itinerary from Kathmandu-Kathmandu)

Day 01 : Kathmandu (1300 m.) arrival: Welcome arrival in Tribhuwan Int'l airport/ Drive to hotel / if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Dharsan during Arati time. Final preparation for yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra. Over night at hotel.

Day 02 : Drive to Nylam (150km), 3750m: Morning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to commence yatra to Nyalam [3800M]. We reach Friendship Bridge [Nepal - China Boarder] by mini-coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give a brief information regarding the further trip then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.

Day 03 : Rest Day at  Nylam, 3750m: It is more a day for acclimatization.

Day 04 : Saga/4450m: (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 232km) On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.

Day 05 : Paryang (4600m) 185 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks  near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.

Day 06 : Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Here, a small village near by Lake Manasarover .

          Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans.  Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala , Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 07 : Puja and drive to Tarchen (4575m) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.  

Day 08 : Trek to Dehara Puk/4909m: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you.

            Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 9: Trek to Juthulpuk (4790): Trek to Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 5650m. between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles . The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here). 

Day 10: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp at Manasarovar.

Day 11 Drive to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs
Day 12 Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu:  (296km) 6-7 hr.
Day 13 Drive back to Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr.
Day 14 Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Standard: - Normal land cruiser, Normal hotel on the way, 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Deluxe : -New Model land cruiser (4500) good Hotel on the way, 5 Star in Kathmandu.

Cost Includes:

• 3 night's accommodation at 3 or 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis with all meals [vegetarian].
• 10 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
• Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal].
• Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
• Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers or bus as applicable.
• Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
• Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
• All trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.

Cost does not includes 

• Using extra nights in lodge (accept the mentioned on itinerary).
• Yak/porter for personal using
• Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
• Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town. 

No cost is including for those who separate from the main group 

king along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you.
Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Recommended clothing and equipment list for the trip:
Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover), jacket (down) / polar fleece, with rain and water proofed, thermal underwear, wind / rain-proof trousers, woollen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), woollen or cotton socks, gloves, trekking boots, sun/snow glassed, towel, t-shirt/s, sunscreen/sun lotion, flash light with extra bulbs and batteries, sandals, water bottles, day pack (for your day time necessities), kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings) first aid box /personal medicine walking stick. Please do not carry unnecessary items and / or valuables.  

Be sure you have the needy items ! 
Warm clothes , water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk , medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness , It is also good to carry dry fruit , juice powder , breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.

Good Health:
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip. It is rigorous and challenging trip where all the time spent at high altitudes. At least 2 months regular practice is recommend either 2 hours daily running, swimming, or joining on a health club may help to complete the yatra very successfully.

 

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