Kailash Mansarovar Tour Drive in/Drive out

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Group size: Min:4, Max: 10+ Max-Altitude: 4,590 m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

According to the motto of Hinduism, it is believed that Lord Shiva inhabits Mount Kailash. It is also regarded that lord Shiva meditates along with his wife Parvati (daughter of Himalaya) on the crown of Mount Kailash. This peak is pinpointed on Kailash Range in Western Tibet Autonomous Region alongside Lake Mansarovar. Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are contemplated as spot of purity and it is accepted that completing a circumference of 32 miles throughout Mount Kailash enlightens the souls and purifies it. Truly, this journey carries peace and serenity which remains and makes them of the presence of Shiva. It is the destination of pilgrimage attracting Hindus from all over the world.  

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu- Kyirung
We drive from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet border along a scenic highway.  After immigration formalities at the border, you meet our Tibetan guide & driver. After some briefing we drove to O/N at the Guest House.

Day 02: Rest Day in Kyirung)
Acclimatize in Kerong before further driving. Free afternoon look around. O/n at the Guest house.

Day 03: Drive Kyirung to Saga/4450m- 232 km
First day with a long drive on the desert terrain. Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing river Brahmaputra ( “Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan ) to reach Saga (4600m). O/n in guest house.

Day 04: Saga to Paryang (4558m)  to Mansarovar (4600m) 507 km 8-9 hrs
Watching the mountains in distance and driving through road we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching  to Paryang.. Offering the first view of mt kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of drive. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can have a glimpse of majestic Mount Kailash. Manasarovar , the highest  fresh water  lake with turquoise complexion - surrounded by  mt Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata and  Lake Rakchyas is simply heavenly. O/n at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km
After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata 7694m just across the lake, we drive 40 km to Darchen which serves as the base for Mt kailashkora ( circumambulation).  The Kora is 53 km in total and completed in three days. O/n in a Guest house.

Day 06: Trek to Dira-Puk/5000m
It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky.  The 15 km trail takes almost 7 hrs. O/n Guest house.

Day 07: Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hrs, 550m ascent, 600m descent.
Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek , cross Dolma La pass at 5670 m. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthul Puk where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles. O/N at local guest house

Day 08: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga
Complete the kora and drive to Lake Manasarovar to Saga O/N at Guest House.

Day 09: Drive back to Kyirung O/N at Guest House.

Day 10: Kyirung to Kathmandu 150 km
Driving further to Nepal Tibet border, complete the immigration formalities, 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu- Kyirung
We drive from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet border along a scenic highway.  After immigration formalities at the border, you meet our Tibetan guide & driver. After some briefing we drove to O/N at the Guest House.

Day 02: Rest Day in Kyirung)
Acclimatize in Kerong before further driving. Free afternoon look around. O/n at the Guest house.

Day 03: Drive Kyirung to Saga/4450m- 232 km
First day with a long drive on the desert terrain. Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing river Brahmaputra ( “Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan ) to reach Saga (4600m). O/n in guest house.

Day 04: Saga to Paryang (4558m)  to Mansarovar (4600m) 507 km 8-9 hrs
Watching the mountains in distance and driving through road we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching  to Paryang.. Offering the first view of mt kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of drive. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can have a glimpse of majestic Mount Kailash. Manasarovar , the highest  fresh water  lake with turquoise complexion - surrounded by  mt Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata and  Lake Rakchyas is simply heavenly. O/n at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km
After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata 7694m just across the lake, we drive 40 km to Darchen which serves as the base for Mt kailashkora ( circumambulation).  The Kora is 53 km in total and completed in three days. O/n in a Guest house.

Day 06: Trek to Dira-Puk/5000m
It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky.  The 15 km trail takes almost 7 hrs. O/n Guest house.

Day 07: Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hrs, 550m ascent, 600m descent.
Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek , cross Dolma La pass at 5670 m. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthul Puk where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles. O/N at local guest house

Day 08: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga
Complete the kora and drive to Lake Manasarovar to Saga O/N at Guest House.

Day 09: Drive back to Kyirung O/N at Guest House.

Day 10: Kyirung to Kathmandu 150 km
Driving further to Nepal Tibet border, complete the immigration formalities, 

Important Note

Included / Exclude

COST INCLUDES:

  • Arrival/departure transfers from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel/Guest House Accommodation as per program ( Best available Hotel in town)
  • Private Transportation by Van / Mini coach
  • All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking permit
  • English-speaking Tibetan Guide
  • All Sightseeing and Entrance fees are as per the itinerary.  
  • Meal plan on B/B Basis as per above plan
  • Kathmandu to Border to Kathmandu transportation by Jeep
  • Yak Or porter while on Kora to carry your baggage

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Monument entrance fee for sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Insurance of any kind.
  • Hiring personal porter, / horse for 3 days Kailash kora
  • Cost of emergency evacuation in case of need
  • Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances etc.
  • Cost of Nepal visa (visa on arrival – and visa cost is USD 30 for 15 days multiple and 50 per person for a month multiple) 

Best time to travel

June - September

Physical Condition and requirement

Additional info

  • Visa fee: US$ 125.00 ( extra $90 for USA, Canadian)
  • As per the new rules and regulations from the Chinese embassy in Nepal, to obtain a Tibet group visa, it is required that there must be a minimum of 05 people in the group. Additionally, the visa application process in Kathmandu requires the submission of the original passport and may take 04-05 official working days to complete.
  • Furthermore, clients who wish to obtain a Tibet group visa will need to visit the China visa application center in person to provide biometric information.
  • Please also note that visa requirements and regulations can change frequently.

Important notes


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