Kathmandu To Mansarovar & Kailash Tour

Trip Highlights

Trek & tour route	: Kathmandu to Mansarovar & Kailash to Kathmandu
Total Duration	: 16 night’s/17 days in total
Trek & Tour Duration	: 13 days
Grade	: Moderate to Adventurous
Max. Elevation	: 5650 m at Dolma La pass
Trekking & Tour Style	: Hotel and tented camp
Meal	: Breakfast in hotel, full board on camping
Accommodation	: Hotel and tented accommodation
Transportation	: Flight & private vehicle
Best month	: May to October

Trip Introduction

Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m.) the famed holy peak in western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The jains odf India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven.

Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m). Where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The 53 Km circuit or Kora of Mt. Kailash is one of the holiest of all Tibet's pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most travellers to western Tibet. Kailash yatra is one of the most important pilgrimages in Asia. It is said that a single paricarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation or Nirvana.

Trekking Itinerary

OutLine Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sight seeing and trip preparation

Day 03:  Kathmandu – Nyalam (3750m/12300 ft) 156 KMS (7-8 hours drive)

Day 04: Nyalam: rest

Day 05 Nyalam- Peiku-tso- Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 232KMS (7-8 hours)

 Day 06: Saga- Paryang (4600m/15088 ft) 185KMS (7-8 hours)

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft)  260KMS (7-8 hours)

Day 08: Manasarovar- Darchen (4700m/15416 ft) 40 KMS (2-3 hours)

Day 09: Darchen- Dira-Puk Monastery (4970m/16301 ft)  15 KMS (6-7 hours)

Day 10: Dira-Puk Monastery - Zutul-Puk (4790m/15711 ft) 22KMS (6 -7 hours)

Day 11: Zutul-Puk- Darchen- Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft) 14 + 40 KMS (2-3 hours trek & 2 hours drive)

Day 12: Drive from Mansarovar to paryang (4540m/14891 ft) 227 kms, 7/8 hrs

Day 13: Drive from paryang to Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 185kms, 8 hrs

Day 14: Drive from Saga to Nayalam (3750m/12300 ft) 232kms, 7/8 hours

Day 15: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu. 156 KMS (7-8 hours drive)

Day 16: Explor day in Kathmandu

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu

Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you’ll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sight seeing and trip preparation
Today, morning after breakfast at the hotel we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise.

After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We’ll explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at a restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with travel manage for your Tibet tour briefing and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03:  Kathmandu – Nyalam (3750m/12300 ft) 156 KMS (7-8 hours drive)
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Nepal- China Border). After short walk to cross the bridge and there meeting with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. Guide will give brief information regarding the further yatra then precede the journey to Zangmu where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After completing immigration and custom   formalities drive up hill to Nyalam. You will stay overnight in Nyalam at guest house.

Day 04: Nyalam: rest
Today is rest day for acclimatization.  You will take easy day by exploring around Nyalam. Evening dinner and stay overnight in Nyalam at guest house.

Day 05 Nyalam- Peiku-tso- Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 232KMS (7-8 hours)
Today you have 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. On the way you will visit Peku-tso Lake and cross Labug-La 5050m. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, of Saga. You will stay overnight in Saga in tent.

 Day 06: Saga- Paryang (4600m/15088 ft) 185KMS (7-8 hours)
After breakfast you commence your yatra. Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see marvellous views of snow covered peaks, 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. Overnight in Paryang camping.

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft)  260KMS (7-8 hours)
After breakfast you will start another long driving day with full of excitement.  Late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Here, a small village near by Lake Mansarovar. This is 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. Accordoing to Hindu mythology, Mansarovar was formed in the mind of Brahma when his sons requested a place to bath after having `performed austerities` (what ever that means) on the slopes of Kailash. Accordingly, Indian pilgrims bathe in the waters of the lake and circumambulate its circumference. You will spend night at Chu Gumba.

Day 08: Manasarovar- Darchen (4700m/15416 ft) 40 KMS (2-3 hours)
Take your morning time for Puja and Bath in holy Mansarovar Lake. After completion of worship you will be heading towards Darchen. This is your staring and ending place of the Holy Kailash Parikrama. Be preparing for three days Paaarikarma. Overnight in Derchen.

Day 09: Darchen- Dira-Puk Monastery (4970m/16301 ft)  15 KMS (6-7 hours)
Today 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. Today you will pass 1st and 2nd prostration points and one the way you will stopover one of oldest Chuku Monastery. During your yatra regularly you will see the massive face and views of Kailash Parbat. Over night in campsite at Dira-Puk Monastery

Day 10: Dira-Puk Monastery - Zutul-Puk (4790m/15711 ft) 22KMS (6 -7 hours)
After breakfast your Yatra commence. You cross Yamasthal to reach the Shiva-sthal .Pilgrims are supposed to undergo a symbolic death at Shiva-sthal, leaving your old life behind along with an item of clothing to represent it. A drop of blood or a lock of hair might be even better. If you really do decide to drop dead at the point this is a very meritorious place to die. The path ascends to the Dolma La (5650m).  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 in Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).  Spend overnight in Zutul-Puk.

Day 11: Zutul-Puk- Darchen- Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft) 14 + 40 KMS (2-3 hours trek & 2 hours drive)
Today is ending day of Kailash Parikrama. Short and easy stroll down walk to Darchen, where driving crew will be waiting for you.  You will continue short drive to Manasarovar. Overnight in Mansarovar.

Day 12: Drive from Mansarovar to paryang (4540m/14891 ft) 227 kms, 7/8 hrs

Day 13: Drive from paryang to Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 185kms, 8 hrs

Day 14: Drive from Saga to Nayalam (3750m/12300 ft) 232kms, 7/8 hours

Day 15: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu. 156 KMS (7-8 hours drive)
Star your retract journey to Border.  Our jeep and drive come up to border and say you goodbye.  After short walk you will meets the bus and transfer to in your hotel

Day 16: Explor day in Kathmandu
Today is full day rest and leisure at Kathmandu and relax at Hotel.

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Extending your holiday
In Nepal, there are many choices and options if you’d like to extend your holiday before or after your main booking. Here are just a few suggestions of extensions available for this trip:

- Visit land of the thunder dragon known as Bhutan
- Take a memorable wildlife safari with Elephant back ride in the Chitwan National park
- White water River rafting in the Himalayan country of Nepal
- 1 hour amazing mountain flight closest to the Mt. Everest
- Visit Darjeeling/Sikkim tour to India.
- Extend your trek in different trekking areas in nepal
- Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Mountain biking and many more. >>>

Service Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle as per itinerary
• 4 night’s twin sharing hotel accommodation in 4 star hotel in Kathmandu
• One local Nepalese tour guide with a day Kathmandu sightseeing
• Major Entry permit & fees 
• Chinese visa and Tibet Travel Permit
• Kailash Permit & all ground camp charge
• Local Tibetan English speaking guide & all transport by Land cruiser, necessary payment
• Meals on full board basis during the tented camp and breakfast in hotel basis as per itinerary
• Complementary farewell dinner in Kathmandu with cultural program
• All government and local taxes
• Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation

Service does not Includes:

• Nepal re-entry visa fees
• All departure taxes
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for driver and guide
• Any extending trips
• Nepal entry visa fees
• Excess baggage charges
• Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column

Enjoy the adventure with our Himalayan guides and take good memories away with you from Nepal.