Kailash Darshan Tour

Package Overview

Kailash Manasrovar stands highly in a remote south-west spot of Tibet, miraculously symmetrical 22,028 foot striated pyramid with a diagonal gash on one of its faces.It has been describe as ’’compel, dome-shaped peak, rising above a desolately beautiful 13,000 ft. plateau of rainbow-colored rocks’’. Kailash Manas is called the Precious Mountain in Tibet. It is believed that poet-yogi, Milarepa (11th C,) was the only person to have set foot on its peak, and he achieve the feat by flying there."9-storey Swarika" because on the south face of Kailash can be seen a swastika. The 6,714 metre peak is believed to be the real home of Lord Shiva, for Hindu people it is also the highest blessing to take darshan of the mountain -to be in its presence; to be seen by and to see it.

Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhong Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Temple, Norbulinka Palace. Lhasa’’s original look and old lifestyle are largely intact at Barhkor Street in the old part of Lhasa, where all sorts of arts and crafts are on sale. Lhasa is linked with Beijing, Chonqing, Chengdu, Xi’’an and Kathmandu by air. The Xining Lhasa and Chengdu-Lhasa highways also provide major accesses to Lhasa.Using extra nights in lodging (except that mentioned in the itinerary)
Yak/porters for personal work
Rescue/ evacuation or the entire extra cost due to of partition from the main group or any kind of serious health conditions
Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

  You will be met at the airport by our reps & escorted to your hotel. Our representative will take you through registration & welcome drinks will be served. Dinner will be served after you’ve refreshed in your room. Your first overnight in the valley of the gods.

• Day 2 : Sightseeing & Visiting Pashupatinath Temple

  After breakfast, we will proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu that will include a Pashupatinath darshan. At noon, we will return to the hotel for lunch & the rest of your time will be free for an orientation of your pilgrimage. Your equipment for the trip will be checked & demonstrations will be given on how to use them. If there are any added items that you may need, our staff will help you on where to get them. In the evening, your Chinese visa & Tibet permit will be handed over to you; please keep it safely. You will be given a final briefing on the trip before you proceed to dinner & your overnight at the hotel.

• Day 3 : Kathmandu to Nyalam

  After an early morning b/fast, we embark on a scenic drive through historical Bhaktapur & the cozy ancient town of Dhulikhel till we reach the friendship bridge {Nepal - Chinese border}. We then hike for about 10 mins. Across the bridge & meet our Tibetan guide who will help us go through customs & immigration formalities at the Chinese check post. After completing this, we then drive for about 35 Km passing through the border town of Zhangmu which will take almost 3 hrs up a winding roadway with some splendid scenery till we reach Nyalam. On reaching Nyalam, we will check into our guest house. The facilities here will be basic & simple, but clean. Meals will be provided. The views of the massive peaks can be seen very clearly from this border town. The sceneries are just spectacular. Overnight at your guest house.

• Day 4 : Nyalam (Rest & Acclimatization)

  We could do a short trek around to explore our surroundings & this will help us to acclimatize faster. This is a wonderful area to spend some time. All meals will be provided & we spend one overnight in Nyalam.

• Day 5 : Nyalam to Saga (Through Lalung-La 5050 M)/ Paryang

  After an early morning b/fast, we head away from Nyalam & drive down to Saga. This is a long drive across arid rocky land for what Tibet is known for, but the landscape is just wonderful to the eyes as we see Tibetan nomads lovingly look after their yaks & sheep grazing on lush, green hillocks. the trail follows a route that brushes past the Brahmaputra River (Tibetan name: Yarling Tsangpo). Further ahead, a river valley sprawls over and then traditional picturesque villages come into picture. Today we will be passing the first high pass of Lalung-La at 5050m. We stop here for some rest where we can get some stunning views of Mt. Gaurishankar; Shishapangma & Langtang Himal. This scenically rewarding drive takes us through Khunmen Tso, Singling, and Karru Ongchen & Peigutso Lake at 4400m. This provides plenty of opportunities for photography. Thereon, the trail winds towards northern route. On covering 295km, we reach an elevation of 4600 meters. Shortly afterwards, we reach our guest house at Saga, refresh ourselves with some piping hot tea & our other meals will follow after this night halt.

• Day 6 : Drive to Manasarovar (4558 M) 460 Kms

  After breakfast from Saga to Mansarovar, we weave our way through the small dusty town of Zhongba amidst charming panoramic views drive through the plains is highly comfortable because of the flat lands & takes us across numerous colorful villages & camps of the yak shepherds. Far south on the horizons, we can view the glistening snowcapped mountain peaks that’s just wonderful to behold as we bask in the most amazing travel experience. We finally arrive at our guest house & enjoy some hot tea or coffee. All meals will be provided at our guest Prior to Mount Kailash tour and trek you have to transverse along a distance of 270 km & this will be the longest drive on our way from Paryang to Mansarovar. This route penetrates the very essence of Mansarovar Lake amid extraordinary landscapes with the village of Hore nearby; as you near this breathtaking sacred turquoise lake, the highest lake of its kind in the world, the historic & serene Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. The lake is full of fishes & swans. Mt. Gurula-Mandala & Lake Rakshash is also found nearby this sacred lake. From this vantage point, you can even glimpse at the majestic Mount Kailash. This region is known to be rich with gold & other mines, hot springs & numerous wild animals. The ecological ambience of this area is awesome & gives one the feeling of god’s presence nearby. This journey stimulates you spiritually, literally!!

• Day 7 : Mansarovar to Darchen (40 Kms)

  The sacred lake of Mansarovar is full of divine spirituality & heavenly bliss. On completion of the early morning bath & rituals {puja}, we proceed for the holy Mansarovar Parikrama by a land cruiser with our pack lunch boxes & continue our drive towards Tarchen (actually Darchen}. Time permitting; we can also visit the Chui Gompa. Tarchen is well known to be the base camp for the holy Kailash Parikrama. During auspicious pilgrimage seasons, this holy area is literally flooded with pilgrims & hundreds of tents can be seen spread out all over the area; it’s wonderful to behold in the beautiful landscapes. All meals will be provided.

• Day 8 : Darchen to Tarboche 13 Kms drive /Deraphuk {4750 M} 7-8 Kms (Trek 5-6hrs

  After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Mansarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandata (Memo Nani) towering at 7694m just across the lake, you drive along the jeep trail to the start of the Kora at Tarboche. Tarboche is known to be the outer ‘Ashtapada’ marked by a tall flagpole adorned with thousands of multi-colored prayer flags and kata scarves strung out in radiating lines from the pole. It is one of those bright blue skies of a sunny day as you walk through a trail of rocky cliffs with cascading waterfalls & the face of Kailash Parvat appearing from time to time; we will feel the power & presence of god nearby showering us with his blessings. We camp overnight here to begin the 53km Kailash Kora (loop trek). All meals will be provided.

• Day 9 : Deraphuk to Zuthulphuk (4760 M) {18 Km trek/9-10hrs}Dolma-La Pass 5200 M

  Early in the morning you meet your team of yaks and Tibetan yak drivers who will escort you around the Kora. Further ahead from Tarboche, you have to trek past verdant meadows and picturesque streams to Lha Chu Valley. Today is the most difficult day of this pilgrimage trek. The trail overlooks Turquoise River cascading over a narrow canyon with high steep cliffs. En route, north face of Kailash comes into vision. The trail will approach 13th century monastery of Deraphuk. Visiting this monastery can be one kind of an insightful experience gifted in your Mount Kailash tour and trek. Eventually, you will conclude the trek of the day by camping at Deraphuk. Lha Chu Valley blurs as you turn towards Drolma Chu Valley. Looking forward to the amazing Mount Kailash tour and trek, you ascend to Drolma La (5630m), the highest point of the trip. Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps get closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just make the holiest offering & sit down for meditation to get rid of your sins & live a pure life till eternity. As soon as you conclude your meditation & begin to step down; parvati-sthal & Gauri Kunda are on the way. But soon after sighting breathtaking views of Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion at the summit, you realize that this tough and challenging ascent has indeed been very worthwhile and fruitful. Several prayer flags can be seen at the summit. Further on, the trail descends to the flat fields of Zuthulphuk which houses a monastery and several fascinating caves. The caves at this locale are most popular for meditation; Milarepa’s cave being one of them with Milarepa’s footprints and elbow prints are believed to be imprinted all over this cave of Mani stones. Camping at Zuthulphuk for the night can be quite exciting, adventurous and pleasurable. All meals are provided.

• Day 10 : Zuthulphuk to Tarchen (Darchen) 10 Km/4-5hrs/Mansarovar (End of Kailash Parikrama}

  Away from Zuthulphuk, you follow the trail through the Bharkha plain leading to Darchen. It is an easy walk along some impressive gorges and around many Mani stones and Mani walls back to the Bharka Plains and dusty Darchen. The Kora is finished - you have erased your sins, endured cold nights and mornings, crossed one of the highest passes in the world, met countless fellow pilgrims, sent prayers of peace out to the world. Shortly after arriving at Darchen you board the waiting vehicle for a short drive to Chiu Gompa on the shores of Manasarovar. All meals will be provided. You will enjoy your sleep tonight after making peace with your gods.

• Day 11 : Drive to Dongba {366 Kms} 7-8hrs

  After your scenic drive, we reach the guest house & refresh with tea/coffee. All meals will be provided.

• Day 12 : Drive Dongba to Nyalam {376 Kms} 7-8hrs

  After a cool drive, we check into our guest house & refresh ourselves with some hot beverages. All meals provided, overnight at our guest house.

• Day 13 : Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu {156 Kms} 7-8 hrs

  After a refreshing scenic drive, we reach Kathmandu & check into our hotel. We refresh, have some rest & the rest of our time is free. You can do some last minute shopping or probably send some post cards home, telling your loved ones how wonderful your trip has been. All meals will be provided. Overnight at your hotel.

• Day 14 : Departure

  Breakfast at hotel then All well that ends well. May the gods go with you in peace as you return home with the memories of a lifetime; memories that can be passed down to the generations to come.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Using extra nights in lodging (except that mentioned in the itinerary)
• Yak/porters for personal work
• Rescue/ evacuation or the entire extra cost due to of partition from the main group or any kind of serious health conditions
• Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town
• No cost is included for those who separate from the main group

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Fixed Departure Dates by Luxury Coach/Jeep

The Yatris for Lhasa - Kailash Tour should arrive in Kathmandu, 01 Day earlier than above mentioned date.
Highlighted dates are full moon trips to Kailash Mansarovar.

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The Yatris for Lhasa - Kailash Tour should arrive in Kathmandu, 01 Day earlier than above mentioned date.
Highlighted dates are full moon trips to Kailash Mansarovar.

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• Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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Model of Payments
20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Adventure Himalayan Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.
Tour Cancellation Policy
All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.

Vegeteraian Meals Will Be Provided During The Tour.

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