Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar

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KAILASH / MANASAROVAR TREK

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 multi armed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of 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 storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.

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 Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet's pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travellers to Western Tibet. It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation Or Nirvana.

Day 01: KATHMANDU (1300m). O/NT AT HOTEL SAMSARA OR SIMILAR.

Fly to Kathmandu. The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to Hotel Time Permitting, a pre-departure Group meetng shall be held in the evening.

Day 02: KATHMANDU(1300m). HOTEL SAMSARA.
AM: Visit The Pashupatinath temple and temple of sleeping Vishnu.
PM: The Group is free for final prepartion.

Day 03: KATHMANDU-NYALAM(3750m)153Kms. 6-7 Hrs. O/NT AT HOTEL NYALAM Or SIMILAR.
Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kodari. Walk to the Friendship Bridge and drive uphill to Zhangmu. After completing custom and immigraton formalities, proceed to Nyalam

Day 04: NYALAM (3750m). O/NT AT HOTEL NYALAM OR SIMILAR.

Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The Group will be taken for a 3 hrs Trek to further prepare for the Holy Kailas Parikarma.

Day 05: NYALAM-SAGA(4600m) 240 Kms./6-7 Hrs. O/NT AT HOTEL SAGA.
Drive to Saga via Paigu-tso Lake.

Day 06: SAGA-Paryang(4750m) 255 Kms./5-6h Hrs. O/NT AT HOTEL PARYANG.

Day 07: PARYANG-MANASAROVAR(4560m) 223 Kms /5-6 Hrs. O/NT AT GUESTHOUSE.
Drive to Chui-Gompa with the Circumbulation of Lake Manasarovar.

Day 08: MANASAROVAR-DARCHEN (4620) 115 Kms. 4-5 Hrs.O/NT AT GUESTHOUSE.
AM: Puja at the Lake. The Group is free to explore the Lake MANASORVAR or Visit The Hot Spring on own.
PM: Drive to Darchen(4620m). O/NT at GUESTHOUSE.

Day 09: DARCHEN-NANDI PARBAT-DARCHEN.O/NT AT GUESTHOUST.
Drive to Serlung monastery and to Asthpath for an excellent view of Nandi Parbat and Holy Mount Kailas. The Group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailas Parikarma

Day 10: DARCHEN-DIRAPUK(4860m) 20 Kms. 5-6 Hrs. GUESTHOUSE.
Drive ahead of Tarboche to the trek starting point of Kailas Parikarma(13 Kms). Trek to Dirapuk (7 kms). CAMP/GUESTHOUSE..

Day 11: DIRAPUK-ZUTHUL PUK (4760m) 18 Kms. 9-10 Hrs. GUESTHOUSE.
Trek to Zuthul PUK crossing the Dolma la Pass (5650m) visiting Gauri Kunda. CAMP/GUESTHOUSE.

Day 12: ZUTHUK PUK-PARYANG (4750m) 280 Kms. 10-11 Hrs. O/NT AT HOTEL PARYANG.
End Kailas Parikarma (10 Kms) approx 3-4 Hrs Trek and drive 270 Kms. to Paryang.

Day 13: PARYANG-SAGA (4600m) 255 kms. 6-7 Hrs. O/NT AT HOTEL SAGA.

Day 14: SAGA-NYALAM(2300m) 270 Kms.7-8 Hrs. O/NT at GUESTHOUSE.

Day 15: NYALAM-KATHMANDU(1300m) 123 Kms. 7-8 Hrs. O/NT HOTEL SAMSARA.
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Frienship Bridge where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu.

Day 16: The day is free untill your transfer to the airport for onward journey.

KAILASH PACKAGE INCLUDES: Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu Transfer by Coach , 4500 Model Japanese Landcruiser ( 4 person in 1 Jeep Basis) on Tibet side , Support Truck , English Speaking Tibetan Guide , Accommodation at Guest Houses & Camping as per Itinerary , Trekking Staff comprising of 1 Nepali Team Leader , Cooks and Sherpas , Full board vegetarian meals , Camping equipment comprising of Two-men tents / mattress / Dining & Kitchen Tents , Toilet Tents , Tables & Chairs , Gamow Bag , Oxygen, Satellite Phone , Yaks & Yak-men for porterage during Kailash Kora,All permits and Tibet /China Visa fee .

COST EXCLUDES: Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance, Evacuation Cost, Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage on The Arniko Highway ($10-$15 pp) and Expenses of personal nature.

Additional costs: Tibet Visa

Visas and documentation: You must be in possession of a valid passport. We obtain your visa for Tibet, and will require the following information when making your reservation: full name, date of expiry, place of issue, nationality, date of birth, sex and occupation. Two passport size photographs are also required. Additionally you must allow three full working days in Kathmandu for the visa to be fiscally stamped in your passport. A 60 day's double entry visa for Nepal can be obtained from all Nepalese Embassies abroad or upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport.

Accessories: We recommend you to bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable : Personal first aid kid, water purification tablets, toilet kit with toilet paper, flashlight with extra batteries, sunglasses, water bottle, note book, pens, pencils, camera and film and extra batteries for electronic Cameras, binoculars, Duffel bag, rain gear, strong footwear, pocket knife, sewing kits, compass, altimeter, drinking cup, towel, plastic bags, dust mask, strong sun cream, chapstick, and money belt.

Insurance: We recommend you to insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalisation, cancellation etc., as we accept no responsibility or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these tours.

Altitude Sickness: The Tibetan Plateau lies over 12000 feet, most people will experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness, until their body adjust to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to couple of days, depending on the individual.

Important: Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you upon receipt of final payment.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

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