Mount Kailash Holy Tour - 12 Days

Mt. Kailash you enjoy the grand views on both sides of the valley and Mt. Kailash from all faces. We also take you for the parikrama (circumambulation) of Manasarovar Lake by jeep and visit some of the monasteries and holy site on the shore of the lake. It is indeed a rare opportunity and privilege for all devotees who have been dreaming to be at the place with such a high spiritual energy.

The Holy Mt. Kailash is situated at a height of (6714 m) above sea level. For four major religions of the world, i.e. Buddhism, Jainism, Bonpo (a religion prior to Buddhism in Tibet) and Hinduism, Mount Kailash is the sacred place of utmost reverence. For the Buddhists, Kailash is the center point of the universe. For the Jains, Kailash is the Mt Ashtapada, the embodiment of their 28th Guru. For the Bonpo followers, Kailash is the nine-faced swastika mountain and is constantly emanating great power. For the Hindus Kailash is the Sumeru Parvat, the throne of Lord Shiva and the spiritual center of the world around which all the earthly powers revolve. The Kailash Manasarover region gives birth to four great Asian rivers the Indus, Brahmaputra, Ganges and Sutlej. “As the dew is dried up the morning sun light, so are the sins of human beings cleansed up by the sight of the Himalayas, where Lord Shiva lived and where the Ganga falls from the foot of Vishnu like the slender thread of a lotus flower. There are no mountains like the Himalayas, for in them are Holy Mt. Kailash and lake Manasarovar.”

(1.) – Outline Itinerary (Kerung To Kailash Mansarovar)
Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel by our representative.
Day 02 : Drive Kerung and transfer to Hotel. (About 145km) 6 – 7 Hours)
Day 03 : Cross Tibetan Chinese Kerung Boeder after checking immegration drive to Jilong – Kerung City. (about 40kms) Full day acclimatization.
Day 04 : Jilong – Kerung to Saga (4500meters – 240kms)
Day 05 : Saga – (4500mters – 435kms) Mansarovar Lake.
Day 06 : Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. – 35kms.)
Day 07 : Darchen to Diraphuk Kailash Parikrama (4890m. – 12kms.)
Day 08 : Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk kailash parikrama (4790m. – 22kms.)
Day 09 : Zhulthulphuk to Darchen Kailash Kora – Drive to Saga (465Km. 4500m.)
Day 10 : Saga – Jilong – Kerung (230km – 3600m.)
Day 11 : Jilong – Kerung – Langtang – to Kathmandu ( 185kms.)
Day 12 : Transfer to airport, departure to your own destination.

(2.) – Outline Itinerary (Nelam To Kailash Mansarovar)
Days 01 : Drive kathmandu to Nylam. Overnight in guest house
Day 02 : Drive Nylam to Saga. Overnight in Tented camp.
Day 03 : Drive Saga to Zhongba. Overnight in Tented camp.
Day 04 : Drive Zhongba to Mayumla. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 05 : Drive Mayumla pass to Darchen. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 06 : Start Parikarma. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 07 : After Parikarma drive to Manasarovar. Tented camp.
Day 08 : Drive Manasarovar to Paryang. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 09 : Drive Paryang to Zhongba. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 10 : Drive Zhongba to Paikotso Lake. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 11 : Drive Paikotso Lake to Nylam. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 12 : Drive Nylam to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel

Note: We would like to inform and assure you that we always follow the itinerary program but we might have to compel to change the itinerary due to bad weather, route condition and in any other unexpected situation compel in the field. We seek to request maximum flexibility for your safety while you are travelling in the Himalaya. There are also many other optional routes and programs which can be customized based on your interest. The cost will vary for the customized program. Please feel free to contact us for customized program.

ADDITIONAL TRIP EXTENSION OPTION:

The trip can be extend based on your holiday duration in Nepal. Special Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Mountain Flight might be your best choice before or after the trip. As well as following programs also can be extend as additional trips from Kathmandu.

RECOMMENDED GEAR LISTS:
CLOTHING:
Warm jacket (down jacket, if possible)
Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
Thermal underwear
Hat or Cap, pair of gloves and scarf
Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
Shorts and trousers, or skirt
2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
Proper hiking boots
Running shoes and flip-flops
2-3 t-shirts
Underwear
Light and expedition weight thermal bottom
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Sun Glasses

During winter season, additional clothing’s may include:
The outer jacket should be warm, down jacket is highly recommended during winter season
Bring a pair of warm winter trousers, in addition to the hiking trousers
Bring at least one windproof layer of clothes, helping to reduce any chill factor influence.
Snow gaiters

TREKKING GEARS:
Pair of polarizing sun-glasses (to be comfortable and to avoid potential snow-blindness)
Backpack and backpack cover (against rain and dust)
Map of the trekking route,
Head torch, or small torch, plus spare batteries
Sleeping bag and silk liner
Miscellaneous

TOILETRIES:
A small light weight and quick drying towel
Bar of soap
Sunscreen (SPF +20)
Earplugs
Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
First aid kid
Water purification tables or a water filter
Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if going beyond 4,000 m elevations)
Toilet paper

OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Camera, battery etc
Books/magazines
Trekking poles
GPS unit
Padlocks for guest house rooms and bags
Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
Sewing/repair kit
Pocket knife
Dairy or notebook plus pencil/pen

Tibet Visa – Permit:
Do not get the Chinese visa if you are going to Tibet from Nepal. Special Tibetan visa is issued on a paper. You can also join the tour from Lhasa, in which case your Chinese visa will be valid. However, in both cases, tourists still needs Tibet Travel permit, Alien’s Travel permit and Military permit. Permits could be only issued through travel agency.

Accommodation:
In past five years, accommodations have been significantly improved along the route to Mt. Western Tibet being the most remote part of Tibet, there are no higher-end hotels. Decent guesthouses with private bathrooms are available for most of the nights, except in the trek around Mt Kailsh. Towns like Kerung, Saga and Darchen have decent guesthouse with hot shower. Accommodations are limited at Derapuk and Zethulphuk and are available with common bathroom. Sleeping bags and toiletries are must to carry as you may have to share dormitory and use open air toilet.