15 days Kailash- Mansarovar Yatra Ex – Kathmandu 2024 overland, Embark on a Journey of Spiritual Awakening: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2024!
The Kailash Range, considered to be one of the most sacred by Hindus, is said to be 30 million years old, formed during the early stages of the formation of the Himalayan mountains. Its highest peak, the 6,675-m-high Kailash, is said to be the holy residence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The mountain has immense significance in Jainism and among Tibetans as well and has been attracting pilgrims from various religions for centuries. The holy mountain and the sacred lake, Mansarovar, are located in Tibet.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
- DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU AIRPORT
- DAY 02: FIRST DAY OF KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 03: SECOND DAY OF KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR
- DAY 04: RECEIVE TIBET VISA AND LAST HOUR SHOPPING FOR KAILASH.
- DAY 05: DRIVE KATHMANDU TO KERUNG/KYIRONG VIA SYABRUBENSI (6-7 HRS -160KM/ 3,500M)
- DAY 06: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN KERUNG/KYIRONG.
- DAY 07: DRIVE TO SAGA (230KM – 6 HOURS) 4450M.
- DAY 08: DRIVE TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (370KM – 7 HOURS) 4580M
- DAY 09: EXPLORATION AROUND MANSAROVAR AND DRIVE TO DARCHEN (40KM – 1 HOUR) ,
- DAY 10: DRIVE TO VALLEY OF THE GOD AND START KAILASH KORA (CIRCLE). (18KM – 7 HOURS) 4900M.
- DAY 11: SECOND DAY OF KAILASH KORA, REACH AT ZUTHULPUK (4760M) VIA DROLMA LA PASS, 5613M. (19KM – 9 HOURS)
- DAY 12: LAST/END OF KAILASH KORA. DRIVE BACK TO SAGA (16KM WALK WITH 3 HRS AND DRIVE
- DAY 13: DRIVE BACK FROM SAGA TO KERUNG/KYIRONG
- DAY 14: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU VIA SYABRUBENSI (7-8 HRS)
- DAY 15: DEPARTURE HOME
DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU AIRPORT:Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our representatives and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and have a free day. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. (For early arrival, we can apply for the Tibet Group Visa today and wait 3 working days to be delivered.) Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu Welcome Dinner at one of the authentic restaurants.
DAY 02: FIRST DAY OF KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR: Enjoy your breakfast and get ready for the first day of the tour – proceed for the full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. You will start your visit from Swoyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and then transfer to Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. If you are staying around the Thamel area, you may take a Rickshaw ride to the hotel. In the evening, stroll around the Thamel area. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: SECOND DAY OF KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR:Have a great breakfast at the hotel and proceed for the second-day sightseeing in Kathmandu. You will visit Patan Durbar Square, the most stunning and absolute packing of historic temples. Then visit Boudhanath Stupa. In the evening you can stroll around on your own, go shopping around and relax. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 04: RECEIVE TIBET VISA AND LAST HOUR SHOPPING FOR KAILASH: Free Day
DAY 05: DRIVE KATHMANDU TO KERUNG/KYIRONG VIA SYABRUBENSI (6-7 HRS -160KM/ 3,500M): Drive to Kerung/Kyirong Border from Kathmandu via Shyabrubensi. Begin your trip early in the morning from Kathmandu to enter Tibet on the same day. After necessary immigration formalities in Nepal and Tibet both sides. Enter Tibet, meet the Tibetan guide, and drive to Kerung/Gyirong. Overnight at a basic Guest house.
DAY 06: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN KERUNG/ KYIRONG: Acclimatization day in Kerung to adjust your body again AMS. Attend short hiking around the valley that really helps the body to adjust to the altitude. Take Lunch and Rest at the Guest house. Overnight at Guest house.
DAY 07: DRIVE TO SAGA (230KM – 6 HOURS) 4450M.:You will be driving via high passes with panoramic Mountain Views on high Tibetan land with several amazing Buddhist praying flags at the top of passes. Stop and view several lakes on the way to Saga. Arrive at Saga by crossing the Brahmaputra River. Overnight at Guest house.
DAY 08: DRIVE TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (370KM – 7 HOURS) 4580M: Your Journey start with full of excitement to see first view of Mount Kailash and lake Mansarovar. Arrive at small town Chiu Gumba for overnight. You also can visit Chiu monastery at top hill near bank of the Mansarovar Lake. Overnight at guest house.
DAY 09: EXPLORATION AROUND MANSAROVAR AND DRIVE TO DARCHEN (40KM – 1 HOUR), THE BASE OF KAILASH MOUNTAIN.: Preparation of Kailash Kora (Circle). Get morning Sunrise view of lake Mansarovar. You will spend more than half day and drive to Darchen for overnight. Bath with Mansarovar water is preferable with most of the pilgrimage. Puja or hawan at bank of the lake for Hindu Pilgrims, exploration of hot spring near from chiu Gumpa. Overnight at Guest house.
DAY 10: DRIVE TO VALLEY OF THE GOD AND START KAILASH KORA (CIRCLE). REACH DIRAPUK (18KM – 7 HOURS) 4900M.: We will start early drive from Darchen after your breakfast. Our staff will provide you packed lunch for on the way. Drive to valley of the god which is also called Yamadwar. Start walking towards Dirapuk. Walking trail is flat land and some minor up hills. Arrive at Dirapuk and have north face of mount Kailash. Overnight at Guest house.
DAY 11: SECOND DAY OF KAILASH KORA, REACH AT ZUTHULPUK (4760M) VIA DROLMA LA PASS, 5613M. (19KM – 9 HOURS):Today is the hardest and most important day of this holy trip. Begin your walk very early in the morning. Hardest ascend till Drolma La pass and suddenly descent towards Gauri Kunda and further trek to Zuthulpuk. You will view different faces of Mount Kailash time and again. Overnight at Guest House.
DAY 12: LAST/END OF KAILASH KORA. DRIVE BACK TO SAGA (16KM WALK WITH 3 HRS AND DRIVE:We will take easy and gentle walk towards Darchen from Zuthulpuk. Get your transportation waiting for you and drive back to Saga via Darchen on the same day. On the way you will have chance to take holy water from holy Mansarovar Lake. Overnight at Guest house.
DAY 13: DRIVE BACK FROM SAGA TO KERUNG/KYIRONG: Within the same way drive back to Kerung from Saga. Overnight at Kerung Guesthouse
DAY 14: DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU VIA SYABRUBENSI (7-8 HRS): After custom formalities on both side of Tibet and Nepal, we will arrive at Nepal side, pick up by Nepalese team and transportation to be back to Kathmandu. it is 8 to 9 hours journey through narrow road. at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
DAY 15: DEPARTURE HOME: You will be free to look around for shopping and souvenirs. Drive to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight time); happily back to your home or onward destination.
Above Price Include:
05 Nights’ accommodation at Kathmandu on 3 Star Hotel on Full Board basis
01 Nights’ Accommodation in Rasuwagadhi Sharing basis at Normal Hotel.
08 Nights’ Accommodation in Tibet Sharing basis at Guest House.
All meals vegetarian basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Tibet Group Permit and Visa fees
Kathmandu Sightseeing as per Itinerary
Kathmandu – Rasuwagadhi – Kathmandu by AC Coach
All transportation in Tibet by AC Luxury Coach
English/Hindi speaking Tibetan and Nepali Guide
Supporting truck to carry equipment
All necessary trekking and travel permit
Medical kit bag & Oxygen cylinders of emergency
Supporting staff (Cooks, Sherpas & Helpers)
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra certificate
One Duffle bag, One Back pack
Down Jacket refundable
All applicable taxes & service charges
