Mt. Kailash Manasarovar Tour

Mt Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Itinerary

Day 01:Meet at Kathmandu Airport:

We will meet you in Kathmandu at tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you find yourself fresh, we will invite you to visit our office and provide you with brief information about your trek program. During this visit we will help you check your equipment and facilitate the processing of other necessary items such as National Park Permits etc.

Day 02: A full days sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley:
After breakfast our guide will accompany you on tour of sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. You will visit the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. You will   also visit Swyambhunath, a 2000 year old temple which is popularly known as monkey temple. Moreover, you will enjoy   Patan City which is famous for its fine arts and historical architecture.  Back to hotel.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km) After early breakfast we drive  through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel  and reach  Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border). From here we walk for about 10  minutes to cross   Friendship Bridge and meet  our Tibetan guide and landcruiser drivers. After all the immigration and custom  formalities at the Chinese check post here, our journey continues for another  35 km which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with  beautiful scenery. Then, you will be transferred to the guest house in Nyalam  (3700m). The facilities of the guesthouse are very simple and basic. We stay  free and spend overnight here. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Nyalam – day free for acclimatization

Today is free for  acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is in preparation for  Kailash  Parikrama and it helps us to  acclimatize fast. Overnight stay at guest house.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Nyalam –Saga 4450 m (240 km)(passing through Lalung-La 5050m)(6-7 hrs.
 After breakfast  drive to  Saga. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things  like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today  you will be passing through the first highest pass Lalung-La 5050m. Stop and stay  for about 10 minutes at Lalung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of  5050 m. You can see the superb view of Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang  Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen  and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will be  crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name “Yarling Tsangpo”) to reach Saga (4640m).  Overnight stay at guest house. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Saga – Paryang 4600 m. (185 km)
After breakfast drive to Paryang. Passing  through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far   south you can see snow-capped mountain  peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable  drive. Arrive in Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Overnight stay at guest house.  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar  4558 m (277 km.
Early breakfast and get ready for longest  driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of   Holy  Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Hore – a small village is situated near Holy  Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) – the highest lake of fresh water  with turquoise  complexion in the world  is full of fishes and swans. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake  Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold  and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be  spending at Chui Gompa. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km)
Holy Mansarovar is the lake of  compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we  will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by landcruiser with packed lunch  and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). If time permits, we visit Chui  Gompa. Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama. During  the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds  of tents all around. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 09: Tarchen – Tarboche (13 km drive) – Dirapuk (4860 m.) (7 km trek  / 5 – 6 hrs.
After breakfast drive to Tarboche  – starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as outer  “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky  cliffs; waterfalls 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 Kailash Parbat will be kept on  appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs. Meals included: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner.

Day 10: Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk  (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 km) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 m)
 Today you will be climbing to  Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and then descending gradually to  Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be  crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go  closer to the pass.

Today is the most difficult day of the trek.  Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering  and sit down for meditation to forget in  eternity. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri  Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will  arrive in Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is  supposed to have preformed miracles here).  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 11: Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) – Mansarovar (end  of Kailash Parikrama)
Morning free time to explore the  caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking  3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting  for your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your  lodge/camp near Mansarovar Lake. Meals  included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 12: Drive to Dongba (366 km) 7-8 hrs.   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Overnight at Guesthouse

 Day 13: Drive Dongba to Nyalam (376 km) 7-8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Overnight at Guesthouse

  Day 14: Drive Nylam to Kathmandu (156 km) 6-7 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight at Hotel

Day 15: Depart from Kathmandu: We will take you to the Kathmandu Airport to catch your flight to your home. Our staff will take care of your safe and timely arrival at the Tribhuvan International Terminal and help you arrange your last minute departure details.

We will wish you a happy journey in the traditional and cultural way of Nepal and hope to see you again!