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Mt. Kailash Tour (Tibet Kailash PILGRIMAGE Tour - 15 Days) 2012
Tour  ITINERARY DETAILS (DRIVE IN/DRIVE OUT)

Please join on our first Kailash Tour Departure with attractive offer:

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300 m.) arrival:    Pick up from the airport/ Drive to hotel/ briefing/ Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu: Breakfast, trip to temples and back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, final preparation for yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra.  If any body needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff will give you company.  Dinner.

Day 03: Drive to Nylam (150km), 3750m: Morning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to commence yatra to Nyalam [3750M]. We reach Friendship Bridge [Nepal – China Boarder] by mini-coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give a brief information regarding the further trip then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.

Day 04: Rest Day at  Nylam, 3750m: It is more a day for acclimatization.

Day 05 Saga/4450m: (Labug-La 5150m, Peku-tso and Saga, 232km) On the first 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.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.

Day 06: Paryang (4600m) 230 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks  near by you, 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.

Day 07: Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover.

Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. The 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. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 08: Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.  

Day 09Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: It 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.

Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 10: Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. 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 Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).     

Day 11: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.

Day 12Drive Pary to Saga (460km) 8-9 hrs

Day 13Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu:  (296km) 6-7 hr.

Day 14Drive back to Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr.

Day 15Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Tour COST

FOR INDIANS

FOR FOREIGNERS & NRI

DELUXE

STANDARD

DELUXE

STANDARD

PER PERSON

INR 87,000/-

INR 81,000/-

USD 2,700/-

USD 2,500/-

SINGLE SUPP

INR 12,500/-

INR 9,500/-

USD 450/-

USD 350/-

COST INCLUDES:

  • 3 night's accommodation at 3 or 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis.
  • 11 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
  • Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal].
  • Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
  • Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers or bus as applicable.
  • Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
  • Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
  • All Trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinder

Cost does not includes 

  • using extra nights in lodge (except the mentioned on itinerary).
  • Yak/porter for personal using
  • Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
  • Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town. 
  • No cost is including for those who separate from the main group 

Schedule Departure Dates for Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Tour in 2012

Day Program Apr May May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep
01: Arrive Kathmandu. 26** 10 15 20 27** 03 10 14 19 24** 08 15 19 24** 29 5 14 21** 02 09 20**
02: Kathmandu 27 11 16 21 28 04 11 15 20 25 09 16 20 25 30 06 15 22 03 10 21
03: Nyalamu. 28 12 17 22 29 05 12 16 21 26 10 17 21 26 31 07 16 23 04 11 22
04: Rest day at 29 13 18 23 30 06 13 17 22 27 11 18 22 27 Aug
01
08 17 24 05 12 23
05: Saga or Dongba. 30 14 19 24 31 07 14 18 23 26 12 19 23 28 02 09 18 25 06 13 24
06: Drive to Manasarovar 01
May
15 20 25 Jun
01
08 15 19 24 29 13 20 24 29 03 10 19 26 07 14 25
07: Free for Pooja Homa 02 16 21 26 02 09 16 20 25 30 14 21 25 30 04 11 20 27 08 15 26
08: Darchen. 03 17 22 27 03 10 17 21 26 Jul
01
15 22 26 31 05 12 21 28 09 16 27
09: Diraphuk. 04 18 23 28 04* 11 18 22 27 02 16 23 27 Aug
01
06 13 22 29 10 17 28
10: Zutulphuk. 05 19 24 29 05 12 19 23 28 03* 17 24 28 02* 07 14 23 30 11 18 29*
11: Hor-Chu 06* 20 25 30 06 13 20 24 29 04 18 25 29 03 08 15 24 31* 12 19 30
12: Drive to Saga 07 21 26 31 07 14 21 25 30 05 19 26 30 04 09 16 25 Sep
01
13 20 Oct
01
13 Nyalamu. 08 22 27 Jun
01
08 15 22 26 Jul
01
06 20 27 31 05 10 17 26 02 14 21 02
14   Kathmandu. 09 23 28 02 09 16 23 27 02 07 21 28 Aug
01
06 11 18 27 03 15 22 03
15   Departure 10 24 29 03 10 17 24 28

03

08 22 29 02 07 12 19 28 04 16 23 04


** Indicates tour leaving for full moon day. * Indicates full moon day.
Schedule is subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.

Booking condition: All the personal details must be sent 2 months in advance with 25% (out of total trip amount) non-refundable

Group size: 25+ people in each group

Booking condition: All the personal details must be sent 2 months in advance with 25% (out of total trip amount) non-refundable advance payment.

Recommended clothing and equipment list for the trip: 
Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover), jacket (down) / polar fleece, with rain and water proofed, thermal underwear, wind / rain-proof trousers, woollen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), woollen or cotton socks, gloves, trekking boots, sun/snow glassed, towel, t-shirt/s, sunscreen/sun lotion, flash light with extra bulbs and batteries, sandals, water bottles, day pack (for your day time necessities), kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings) first aid box/personal medicine walking stick.
Please do not carry unnecessary items and / or valuables.  
Be sure you have the needy items ! 
Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.

Good Health:
 
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip. It is rigorous and challenging trip where all the time spent at high altitudes. At least 2 months regular practice is recommend either 2 hours daily running, swimming, or joining on a health club may help to complete the yatra very successfully.

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