A dip in the holy waters of the Mansarovar lake and a parikrama (circumambulating around) of the Kailash Parvat aids in washing away all your sins and getting freedom from the cycle of birth and death.

 

IATA CODE                 : KTM

Arrival & Exit Port  : Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal

SKELETON ITINREARY

3 Nights in Kathmandu

2 Nights in Syabrubesi
2 Nights in  Kerung
2 Nights in  Saga
1 Night in  Mansarovar

1 Night in  Darchen
1 Night in Diraphuk
1 Night in Zutulphuk

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. On arrival, you will be met  at the airport. After you finish your immigration formalities, you may get a SIM card, if you wish to have a local contact number. Later, transfer to hotel.

Check in at hotel,  and after freshen up, a short brief about the procedure and things to follow for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Evening is free at your leisure with own activities. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Breakfast is taken at hotel. Later, you will leave for the sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley. We would be covering the famous Hindu temples of Pashupatinath.  visit the Sleeping Vishnu at Budhanilknatha. Gujeshawari, Sleeping Vishnu, and Boudhnath Stupa. Later, return to hotel, final preparation for Your  Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Evening at free with chosen activities. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Beginning of our trip early in the morning.  Drive on a beautiful scenic road through a Nepal mountain village to Syabrubesi.

The distance is  drive to 155 Km/About 7/8 Hours drive, and the overnight stay hotel is in Syabrubesi (Near the Nepal/China border).

Altitude | Kerung | 2,900M

 

After breakfast, we will drive to the border to meet our Tibetan guide. At immigration, the Chinese visa department will check everyone’s visa in our group. Then, we will take a 38km bus ride to Kerung. On arrival, stay in Kerung to acclimatize to the high altitude there. Spend time at Kerung and stay overnight in a hotel.

Altitude | Kerung |  2,900m

 

A day of Leisure time at Kerung, a border city in Tibet, China, for acclimatization is a day.

On the first long driving day over Tibet’s sandy and rocky land, other sites like lakes and nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon, you will cross the Bhramha Purtra River on the way to a typical Chinese and Tibetan town. Overnight in Saga,

Altitude | Saga|  4,600m

 

After early breakfast,  get ready for another exciting day,  proceed to Mansarovar. Afternoon, you can first view Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Today, we will pass through a small village near Holy Mansarovar Lake.

Enjoy the calm lake of Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m). It is the highest lake of fresh water with a turquoise complexion and is full of fish and swans. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, and Lake Rakshash lie in their surroundings.

These regions have gold and other mines—also the hot springs. There are hundreds of wild living creatures. We can watch several monasteries along the 145km. This includes Dargyeling Monastery, which passes Lhaksang, Zamlungla then we will reach Zhongna. Overnight at Guest House.

Altitude | Darchen |  4,660m

 

Worship on the bank of Manasarover. Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility, and bliss.

Do the memorable morning bath and puja here,  Later, proceed for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by Landcruiser with a packed lunch and continue to drive towards Tarchen (Darchen).

If time permits, visit Chui Gompa. Tarchen is like a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama. During the auspicious pilgrimage, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds of tents.

Darchen to Yamadwar and Trek to Derapuk (4900 Meters –12 Km, 05-06 Hours Trek)
Altitude | Dira Phuk |  4,900m

Drive a little and start Kora walking from here. The east-west ridge blocks your view of Mt Kailash, but to the southeast are clear statements of the huge Gurla Mandata (7728m); visit Dira Phuk Monastery. Overnight at camp.

Walk on a beautiful rocky cliff; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feel that the Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessings to you. From time to time, the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing.

Today, we will cross the (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and descend to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Today is the most challenging day of the trek. Once you reach the top, make the holiest offering and meditate to forget in eternity.

Once your steps go down, we can see the Parvati and Gauri Kunda; people bring the water from there. By late afternoon, you will arrive in Zuthulpuk. (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa can perform miracles here)

The pass associates Buddhists with the goddess, the Container, and Hindus with Parvati, the divine wife who misters Shiva. On the receipt, tourists and pilgrims hang out the Tibetan flags on success. At the same time, your steps get closer to the pass Once you reach the top.

You can do the holiest offerings and meditate to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-steal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon, you will arrive at Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is here and can perform miracles here).

Enjoy a pleasant walking today, not more climbing up hills. Zutul- Phuk Monastery, by trekking above the river and entering the lovely Golds and Red Cliffs, a narrow canyon whose walls are stained purple, cobalt, and rust.

After a short Trek (2 hrs) and reach the point; where the coach wait for you, After an early breakfast at the guest house, we will explore the caves and temples around the Milarepa cave.

Then we will have lunch in Darchen and then drive back to Saga. spend the night at a guest house in Saga.

Breakfast is taken at Saga, Later, drive back to Kerung, which will take about 3 hours. On arrival, check in at hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, there is a scenic drive to Kathmandu border formalities at Chinese immigration and to Kathmandu. Stay Overnight at the Hotel

Breakfast is taken at hotel. Later, proceed to Tribhuvan International Terminal to connect your flight back home, with blessings of Lord Shiva.

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Kailash Mansarovar is known as the abode of Lord Shiva, many people of different ages want to travel here without worrying about demographic factors.

The high-altitude location limits children and older adults from going up there. Likewise, respiratory issues are likely due to the cold and extreme altitude conditions.

OTHER NOTES |
Standard hotel check In time 1400 Hrs & Check out time 1100 Hrs.

General breakfast timing 0700 to 1000 Hrs (Subject to revision without prior notice)

Changes in Travel itinerary – routing may change without prior information, primarily due to the local situations, decisions taken govt authorities or due to various other unforeseen factors!  No Refund or Cancellation is allowed in such cases, particularly the cancellation of accommodation is strictly based on hotel policies.

Your driver/guide is authorised to make changes in the travel itinerary, without your permission to avoid any inconvenience to group members, save the situation from turmoil or risking their life due to geographical or political turbulence that may arise when the tour is in progress.

Transport: Maximum 7-8Hr running