Pilgrimage to Mansarovar and the Holy Mt. Kailash ( 13 Nights 14 days)
Drive In – Drive Out. Minimum 05 Pax
Mt.Kailash claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis is also one of the highest mountain in Tibet at 22,022 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 due to the variable and extreme weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa for example is approximately 2000 km.
Only during the last few years have lots of ordinary and not so ordinary travellers, 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 tea-houses can be found but the plateau is so remote that it is possible 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 transformed 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 proper perspective.
We begin the tour by traveling to Kathmandu and departing by road to the Nepal/Tibet border town of Zhangmu where we collect our 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 as follows:
17 DAYS MT, KAILASH MANASAROVER TOUR – KATHMANDU – ZAGMUNG- KATHMANDU
Day 01 Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu
Morning sight-seeing tour of Bouhanath (Buddhist biggest stupa in the world) Bhaktapur – medieval city of devotees, and Pashupatinath – the holiest Hindu temple. Rest in the afternoon
Day 03 Kathmandu – Nyalam
Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu – Kodari . Walk to The Friendship Bridge and drive uphill to Zhangmu . After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam . O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar . (153 Kms / 6-7 Hrs)
Day 04 Nyalam
Stay at Nyalam (3750m) for acclimatization . The Group will be taken for a 3 hrs Trek in Nyalam . O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar.
Day 05 Nyalam – Saga
Drive Nyalam – Saga (4600m – 240 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs). O/nt at Guest House.
Day 06 Nyalam – Saga
Drive to Paryang (4750m – 255 Kms / 5-6 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Paryang.
Day 07 Saga – Hor -Quo
Drive to Hor-Quo (4560m – 223 Kms / 5-6 Hrs ).Camp at the banks of Lake Manasarovar .
Day 08 Manasaarover – Darchan
AM Lake Manasarovar Parikarma (4520m -115 Kms / 4-5 Hrs.) PM Drive to Darchen (4620m). O/nt at Guest House.
Day 09 Darchen.
Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailash . The Group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. O/nt at Guest House.
Day 10 Kailash Parikarma
Drive ahead of Tarboche – to the trek starting point of Kailash Parikarma (13 Kms) Trek to Dirapuk (4860m – 7 Kms) approx 5 – 6 Hrs. Trek . Camp .
Day 11 Trek to Zuthul Puk
Trek to Zuthul Puk (4760m – 18 Kms). approx 9-10 Hrs. Trek. Camp
Day 12 End to Parikarma – Paryang
End Kailash Kora (10 Kms) approx 3 – 4 Hrs Trek. Drive to Paryang (270 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Htl Paryang.
Day 13 Paryang – Saga
Drive to Saga ( 255 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Guest House.
Day 14 Saga – Nyalam
Drive to Nyalam. (240 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar
Day 15 Nyalam – Kathmandu
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu.
Day 16 Kathmandu Departure
Leisure until transfer to the airport for onward flight.
For Forigner
TOUR COST $1,600 PER PERSON
Single supplement: $150 PER PERSON
FOR INDIAN NATIONAL
$1,265.65 PER PERSON
Single supplement: $189.57
Departure Dates ex – Kathmandu |
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| APRIL | APRIL 27 * / FRIDAY |
| MAY | MAY 12 / SAT & MAY 25 / FRI ( SAGA DAWA FESTIVAL ) |
| JUNE | JUNE 09 / SAT & JUNE 25 * MON |
| JULY | JULY 10 / TUE & JULY 25 * WED |
| AUGUST | AUG 09 / THU & AUG 23 * THU |
| SEPTEMBER | SEP 06 / THU , SEP 21 * FRI & SEP 29 / SAT |
Cost Foreign
$1,700 PER PERSON
Single Supplement: $150
FOR INDIAN NATIONAL (Minimum 5pax required)
$1,526.52 PER PERSON
Single supplement: $222.17
Nepal
Cost include:
Package price is on per person twin share basis. Price includes Kathmandu Hotels on full board. All transfers, sightseeing with English speaking guide.
Price does not include : Airport tax, insurance and other expenses of a personal nature.
Mt. Kailash
Cost Include:
Accomodation on twin sharing basis at Guest house and Two men tent during camping, Sherpa staff, freshly cooked full board vegetrain meals, Dining & Toilet tents, 4 while drive and support truck, english speking guide, Monastry entrance fee , kailash permit, normal tibet china visa fee. & oxygen.
Cost does not Include
Nepal re – entry visa fee, Travel Insurance , Evacuation cost expenses of personal nature.
