Travel Package Nepal Tibet, Tour Itinerary, Himalayan Destinations

On this Holy Trekking "Kailash Mansarovar Yatra" (Journey) start from Kathmandu-via-Nyalama-Saga-Prayang-Darchen-Mount Kailash-Kailash-Mansarovar, Lake, Back to Kathmandu. Mount Kailash, which is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas. Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces.

Spread out on the Tibetan plateau beside Mount Kailash is the giant lake of shifting colours - Lake Mansarovar. Brahma, the creator, had a mind (‘Man’) for the creation of a lake (‘Sarovar’), hence its name. A pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and a bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha).

Duration :
17 Days

Places Covered :

Kathmandu - Nyalamsaga - Paryang - Mansarovar Lake - Chiu Gompaterchen - Diraphuk - Zuthulphuk - Friendship Bridge - Kathmandu

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, pick-up at the airport and transfer to Hotel .

Day 02 :Kathmandu
One half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

Day 03 :Kathmandu/Nyalam (156 kms/9 hrs. drive) (3800 m)
Early morning drive to Kodari border by bus (5hours) cross the Friendship Bridge to meet our crew from Tibet side and
continue the trip by landcruisers to Nyalam. Overnight at local guesthouse/camping.

Day 04 :Nayalam
One day free at Nyalam for acclimatization.

Day 05 :Nyalam/Saga (325 kms/9 hrs drive) (4800 m)
Drive about 325Km to Saga. En-route we will be crossing the river "Yarling Tsangpo" known as Bramaputra.
Overnight stay in Guest House/camping.

Day 06 :Saga/Paryang (260 kms/8 hrs. drive) (4540 m)
Drive 260Km to Paryang. Overnight stay in Guest House/camping.

Day 07 :Paryang/Masarovar Lake (265 kms/9 hrs. drive) (4550 m)
Drive 265Km to Mansarovar stay at Hor Guesthouse/camping near the northern shore of Mansarovar. Here you will have the first sight of Mt. Kailash. Overnight stay at Hor Guest House/camping near the northern shore of Mansarovar.

Day 08 :Masarovar Lake/Chiu Gompa (30 kms)
Start a morning pleasant drive around Lake Mansarovar (30km) reaching Chiu Gompa, en-route visit Qiugu Gompa (one of
the ancient location where Hinduism's Pooja was practiced), after arrival of Chiu Gompa we will try a holy bath there,
Overnight at guesthouse/camping near Chiu Gompa.

Day 09 :Tarchen
We will drive to Tarchen (Base Camp of Mt. Kailash), our guide will arrange Yaks and Yak helpers for our next 3 days Kora around Mt. Kailash, and in the mean time all group members will have a last chance for their own physical evaluation. For those not feeling so comfortable can choose to stay in Tarchen or Chiu Gompa near Lake Mansarovar, while others can prepare for the next 3 days trek around Mt. Kailash. O/N at Guest House/camping.

Day 10 :Tarchen/Diraphuk (22 kms)
Trek about 22Km to Diraphuk, "Tough day" After breakfast drive to Tarboch (8km) and start trek (Kora of Mt. Kailash) to
Diraphuk (5000m) light lunch on the way, dinner at camp. Overnight camping.

Day 11 :Diraphuk/Zuthulphuk (20 kms)
Trek about 20 Km to Zuthulphuk, this is the day all pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey through the Yatra, slowly
climb over Dolmala Pass (5637m) and descend down to Zuthulphuk, Overnight camping.

Day 12 :Zuthulphuk/Tarchen
Trek about only 6 km down to the point where our landcruisers will be waiting for us, drive to Tarchen (10km), after lunch
continue drive 30 km to Hor Guest House. Overnight stay in guesthouse/camping.

Day 13 :Drive to Paryang

Day 14 :Drive to Saga

Day 15 :Drive to Nyalam

Day 16 :Drive to Friendship Bridge and meet our Nepal side staff and continue the trip back to Kathmandu, o/n Royal Singi Hotel

Day 17 :Fly Back to India.

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Month Departure Dates with full moon at Kora

July: 08th (FULL MOON) & 23rd July’03

August: 07th (FULL MOON) & 23 RD Aug’03

Sept: 05th (FULL MOON) ,14TH & 20th Sept’03

Indicates full moon departure

On this "Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra (Journey) Travel" trekkers require some "Useful Tips" without these preparations our trekkers effected with there climate or may be facing some accommodation problems because there usually arrange the camps to stay there. Depending upon the season, during June, July, August till September, day time will be pleasant and quite warm with about 15-20 degrees Celsius. During afternoon time 1-4 pm can be windy. The morning and evening will be chilly between minus 2 to 0 degree Celsius.
We recommend one down jacket, one warm thick pull-over, one thin pull-over, two warm pants, two light loose cotton pants, one warm windproof cotton jacket, four cotton sleeve T-shirts, two thermal under pants, two thermal vests, one rain coat, one pair each of light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal, six pairs of warm woolen socks, one light cotton or silk scarf, one large cotton or silk scarf, one pair of warm gloves, soft paper tissues, monkey cap & sun hat, two towels, Wind - Rain Jacket, sun hat, sun glass, sun cream, chap stick. Click for more... Information to "Travel Tips, Kailash yatra"

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