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13 Day
Over Land Kailash Yatra
Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Day 02:
After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath
Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain
Chinese Visa.
Day 03:
Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a
short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a local
available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the
height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu,
you will be received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart. After all
the formalities at the check post here, our journey continues for
another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road
to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive brings us for the
overnight stay at Guest House in Nyalam(3,700 m.). The lodges and
guest houses here are very simple and basic. You can expect the
unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is slowly picking up since last
Decade.
Day 04:
Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The group will be taken for option 3
Hrs. trek in Nyalam which would definately help pilgrims in getting used
to Trek conditions for Kailash Parikrama.
Day 05:
Morning drive to the first pass of
Lalung
La
at 5,050 m. From here a superb view of the high
Himalayas
can be
seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal.
Drive to
Saga(4640 m) 240 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs. for the overnight at Guest House.
Day 06:
From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs. drive. O/nt. at
Guest House.
Day07:Drive
from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms./6-7 Hrs. Mansarover Parikarma by
Jeep with packed Lunch near Trugo Monastery with optional Bathing at the
place as this is one of the best banks of Holy Lake for Bathing, Bathing
Tents would be arranged accordingly. Overnight Guest House at Chui Gompa
Day 08
AM . Morning Free for Prayer & later Drive to Darchen(4560 M)
Darchen is located
beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of
guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be
flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the
beginning and end point of the Kora. Serlungf Monastery & optional trek
to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will
stay O/night at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the
Kailsah Parikrama. O/night at Guest House.
DAY09:
Drive approx. 08 Kms. From Darchen to Tarboche, the trek starting point
of Kailash Parikrama.The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with
multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads
us to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.),
after 5-6 hours walk. Overnight at Guest House with a view of Kailash,
north west face.
Day 10: Today
our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path
just
beneath the
Mount Kailash.
The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200
m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the
overnight camp after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk(4700m) has a small
monastery.
Day 11:
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5
hours) & drive to Saga. O/nt. Guest House
Day 12: Drive to
Nepal border VIA Nyalam, cross Friendship Bridge where transportation
awaits for drive down to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/4 Hrs.
O/nt. Hotel.
Day 13:
Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In
time transfer to International Apt to connect departure flight
Package Price:
Indian Nationals (Holding Indian passport):
INRs84,999/- per person on twin sharing basis
INRs89,999/- per person on single occupancy basis
Foreign Nationals (Holding Foreign Passport):
US$ 2,199 per person on Twin Sharing basis
US$ 2,399 per person on single occupancy basis
The
package price covers:
Airport transfers in
Kathmandu, Twin Sharing accommodation at 4 Star Standard Hotel in
Kathmandu with all meals.
Transportation Kathmandu
/ Tibet Border / Kathmandu by private vehicle, Guest House/Camping
arrangement backed by Nepalese Sherpa crew on full board Vegetarian Meal
basis, Hiring charge of Sleeping Bags, Transportation inside Tibet by
Deluxe 4500 CC Japanese Land Cruiser (4 pax per land cruiser),
Necessary Yak & Yak men for Kailash Kora, Applicable entrance fees to
visit Monasteries, Normal Tibet Entry Visa fee, One halfday sightseeing
tour of Kathmandu valley.
Special Inclusions:
We'll provide One Down
Jacket to each pilgrim on returnable basis + Certificate on successful
completion of Holy Yatra which retains nostalgic memories even yeras
after undertaking this once in a life time pilgrimage.
The
package price doesn't cover:
Travel & Medical
Insurance, Rescue Evacuation in case of emergency, Expenses of personal
nature, Airfare to Kathmandu & back, Yak for personal riding during
Parikrama.
Year 2012
Departure Dates:
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TOUR |
Arrival in
Kathmandu
FIRST VISIT |
Depart
for Kailash |
Arrival in
Kathmandu
SECOND VISIT |
Departure from
Kathmandu |
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30th April
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02nd May
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11th May
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29th May
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