Mt.
Kailash (6714 m) - also known as Tise, Kailasa or Kang Rinpoche
(Jewel of the Snows) has since time immemorial been celebrated
in many eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis-mundi. As
the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt.
Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the
Jains, and the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents
the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection
of the cosmic mandala of the Dyani Buddhas & Boddhisatvas
.… The Wheel of Life.
For
the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansorovar
forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual pursuit.
And for the adventure-lovers it offers rugged beauty, remoteness
and solitude. The June tour visits Kailash during the annual
Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips
are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon
period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey
rightly called `once-in-a-lifetime'.
| Best
Season |
April-November |
Itinerary
| Days
1: |
Meet
at Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel |
| Days
2: |
Sight-seeing
of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu
valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath
(a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist
Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the
Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan
city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay. |
| Days
3: |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3,750m): We start our journey
at early morning from our office. We will have a break
fast at Dhulikhel after one and half hour drive. After
driving at down hill river valley of Sunkoshi and
Bhotekoshi. We arrive at the border about 11:00 am.
After immigration formalitie at the Nepal side you
will drive further to Zhangmu. Here are also immigration
formalities from the Chinese side. From Zhangmu drive
further to nylam for 2 and half hour. Overnight in
Guest house. |
| Days
4: |
Acclimatization
at Nyalam (3,750m) Overnight at Guest House. |
| Days
5: |
Nyalam
to Saga (4,640m): (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga,
245 km): 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 |
| Days
6: |
Saga
to Paryang (4,540m) 230 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. |
| Days
7: |
Drive
Paryang to Manasarover (4540m): The longest driving
day (277km) starts with full of excitement, by the
late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy
Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village
near by Lake Manasarover |
| Days
8: |
Rest
day in Manasarovar(4540m) : 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.
After lunch we will drive around Manasarovar Lake
for 3-4 hours for parikrama. |
| Days
9: |
Manasarovar
to Tarchen (4700 m): After completing the memorable
morning Bath and Puja we will drive towards Tarchen.
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| Days
10: |
Tarchen
to Dira Puk (5000m): After early breakfast, depart
to Tarboche (starting point for Kailash Parikrama).
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 Mt kailash will be kept on appearing.
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| Days
11: |
Cross
Dolmala pass and trek down to Zuthul Puk: Continue
Parikrama over Dolmala pass ( 5650m) this day is Hardest
but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra: 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). |
| Days
12: |
Zuthal
Puk – Tarchen – Manasarovar (4540m)
After early breakfast, trek further for 10 km. (4
- 5 hrs) to arrive at the ending point of Parikrama
where jeeps shall be waiting to drive the pilgrims
back to Manasarovar. |
| Days
13: |
Manasarovar-
Paryang (4540m) drive for aprox, 8 – 9 hours. Overnight
in Guest house of tented Camp. |
| Days
14: |
Paryang
to Saga (4640m) Drive to Saga aprox 8-9 hours overnight
at Guest house of tented Camp. |
| Days
15: |
Saga
to Nyalam: Drive to Nyalam aprox 8-9 hour, overnight
at Guest house. |
| Days
16: |
Nyalam
to Kathamndu: Drive back to Kathmandu which will take
you aprox. 8 hour. |
| Days
17: |
Kathmandu
free day, evening culture show with nepali dinner,
hotel |
| Days
18: |
Final
departure, transfer to airport |
| Cost
for Standard Trip
|
| 1
- 7 Pax |
US
$ 1600.00 |
| 8-
15 Pax |
US
$ 1550.00 |
| 16
& more |
US
$ 1500.00 |
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| Cost
Includes |
- 3
night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Full
day Kathmandu valley sightseeing with guide.
- All
accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse
/camp.
- All
meals normally veg meal
- Tea
and coffee.
- Tibet
Visa & Permit Fee [Normal].
- Tents,
sleeping mats and camping gears.
- All
entrance fees in Tibet with sightseeing.
- Yaks
& Yak Men for luggage during Kailash
Parikrama.
- Ground
transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers
- English
speaking guide in Tibet.
- All
the staffs with their insurance (Cook, kitchen
boy, helping sherpa and one Nepali and one
Tibetan guide)
- All
trekking & camping equipment including
Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.
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| Cost
Excludes |
- Flight
Ticket
- Departure
Tax at Kathmandu airport (Rs. 1600)
- Lunches
& dinners; refreshments, bottled/alcoholic
drinks
- Any
tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver,
etc.)
- Photography
charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
- Nepal
re-entry Visa (multiple entry visas are
available)
- extras
cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when
applicable
- Any
cost arising from political disturbances,
strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation
in program, delays due to landslides/ road
blockage or otherwise
- Any
services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport,
etc.).
- China
Group Visa fees (US$ 43.00 per person)
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