Mount Kailash (6714m), The farmed holy peak in west of Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu, it is domain of Shiva, It is also the abode of samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetrian Buddhism. The joins of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the secred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 Km. Kailash circuit is the holist of all-Hindu as well as Buddist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most traveller to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 cicurmbulation will achieve Salvation.
Lake Mansarovar- Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4580m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to brahm's paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.
ITINERARY : MOUNT KAILASH MANASAROVAR OVERLAND YATRA -16
DAYSDay 01: Arrive Kathmandu Pick up from the airport/transfer to your hotel. Time permitting, you may want to start exploring the capital city (local guides are available). In the evening, meet the group for dinner and a trip briefing
Day 02 : Kathmandu After breakfast, we set out for a guided tour of Kathmandu's holy sites, including Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, before heading back to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon is spent making final preparations for the trip. Staff members can assist you in buying or renting any missing gear and you may check any unnecessary luggage. Group dinner in the evening.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Zhangmu or Nyalam 145 or 175 km : 8 to 10 hours of driving We embark on our journey at 5:00am, stopping in Dhulikhel (1 hour 30 mins drive) for breakfast or we do start after breakfast from Kathmandu itself. After leaving Dhulikhel, the road follows the valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through lush countryside and dramatic cliffs. We reach the Tibet border in the afternoon, then continue on to either Zhangmu (2300m) or Nyalam (3750m), depending on road conditions. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 04 : Rest day in Nyalam This day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude in Nyalam (3750m). It is important to stay hydrated and extremely aware of your body's physical condition, which the staff will monitor at all times.
Day 05 : Nyalam to Saga 232 km : 7 to 8 hours of driving Past Nyalam (4450m) the road climbs up to La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. The driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas, particular Shisha Pangma (8012m), more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we cross the Bhramaputra River and a quick drive brings us to the town of Saga.
Day 06 : Drive from Saga to Paryang (4600m) 285 km : 7 to 8 hours of driving Our jeeps and trucks roll through the dramatic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snowcapped peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes. Many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress inhabit this area.
Day 07 : Drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar (4558m) 277km : 8 hours of driving This is one of the longest driving days of the trip. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and massive valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will make our way to the small village of Hor Chu on the eastern banks of the holy lake or drive all the way to western banks, Chiu monastery for an overnight stay Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet's many lakes. According to Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent (the Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges, and Indus) all flow from its shores. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to visit the great lake and take in the spectacular views of Mount. Gurula Mandhata (7728m) to the south and Kailash to the north. From there we will visit the Trugo monastery before heading to the Chiu monastery for an overnight stay.
Day 08: Manasarovar to Tarchen (4575m) 140 km : 5 hours of driving In the morning, the Samrat staff will set up private bathing tent on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for the traditional sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating the holy mountain. Once so cleansed, we will head north towards Tarchen, a village considered the base camp for Kailash. Depending on the itinerary options, we can also drive to Trithapuri hot springs and back to Tarchen (140km). We will stay the night at Tarchen.
Day 09 : Trek to Dirapuk (4909m) Total hiking for the day: 15 km : 7 to 8 hours Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our way along the route we pass numerous chortens (stupas) as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. We will also take in wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming waterfalls and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku monastery and arrive at the Dirapuk monastery about five hours later, where a where we will set up camp for the night.
Day 10 : Trek to Zutulpuk Monastery Total hiking for the day: 18 km/6 to 7 hours The hardest day of the pilgrimage is also the holiest. We will cross a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes left as offerings by pilgrims who have come before us. After visiting Gaurikunda, one of the holiest sites on the trek, further hiking brings us to the ascent up to Dolma-La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutulpuk monastery (4790m), site of the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated.
Day 11 : Trek to end of valley : Drive to Tarchen On the last day of your Kailash parikrama, a three-hour walk brings us to where the river emerges onto the Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar.
Day 12 : Drive to Dongba 345 km/10 hours of driving
Day 13: Drive to Nyalam.
Day 14 : Drive to Kathmandu 163 km/6 to 7 hours Arriving back at the hotel in Kathmandu, we will celebrate our successful trip with a banquet for all yatris (pilgrims). Overnight in hotel.
Day 15 : Day for yourselfOption for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Mankamana road trip, or Muktinath tour by Helicopter.
Day 16 : Transfer to airport/departure
Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarover Yatra - 16 Days Fixed Departure Date 2009 !
April - 28 (Full moon)
May - 03 (Full Moon), 10, 17, 24, 28, 31 (Full Moon)
June - 04, 09, 16, 25, 30 ( Full moon)
July - 05, 12, 19, 26, 30 (Full moon)
August - 02 ,09, 17 (Inner Kora), 23, 27 (Full moon)
September - 06, 10, 17 (Clean Up), 20
Group size:
Tour cost per pax.
Group joining basis:
USD $ 1950.00 per person
INR 69,000.00 per person
Single Supplement:
USD $ 200.00 per person for NRI
INR 7500.00 per person for Indian
ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES/ITEMS
- Yak/horse for personal ride on kora days is around 200$.
- Extra ride for day trip to Astapad US $45.
- any trip to Kailash Core (Ganga Top/ Rishi Cave) US $150.00.
- Kodari -Border additional expenses US $15.00.
- Visa Fee for Tibet - 55 US $ including rush hour fees.
- Extra day in Kathmandu INR 1800.00 for Indian and 30$ for others with 2 meals and accommodations.
- INR 2200.00 for Manakamana day trip including entry fee, transfer and 2 meals/accommodation for a night
- Muktinath and Manakamana day trip INR 16500.00 based on 22+ group size including one night in Pokhara/ 2 meals.
- INR 600.00 for sleeping bag/jacket hiring charge
SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
WHAT WE PROVIDE TO OUR CLIENTS:
Model of payments
- 20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.
Tour Cancellation policy
