Mt. Kailash Tour
| Starts from : Drive : Kathmandu - Nyalam | Grade : Moderate | Price: $2300 per person
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| End at : Drive : Zhangmu - Kathmandu | Duration : 14 Days |
Mount Kailash (Kangrinpoche) is situated in the Western part of the Tibet, has been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bompons for thousands of the years. For the Hindus and Buddhists, it is the center of the universe. A pilgrimage to the mountain and round it, is such a supreme goal for the faithful, it is easy to understand how after, walking overland for weeks or months, they feel, they are really approaching the center of the universe since ancient times.
Mt. Kailash has been revered as the source of four of the great rivers of the Asia, fuelled by the waters of nearby holy lake Manasarover. Rivers Indus, Brhmaputra (Tsangpo), Karnali (The sacred Ganges) have their sources within sixty miles of the mountain. One can reach this centre of the universe by joining our group or making separate tours/ treks.
MANSAROVER : The great lake Mansarover is situated in the south-west corner of Tibet and in the north-west of Nepal. It beyond high Himalayas which borders Nepal and China. Tibetan plateau in itself is unique in its geographic make up with its fauna and flora and mythical setup of ecosystem. The lake is 20 kms from Mt.Kailash and is one of the most beautiful and sacred lake in Asia. It can be circumambulated in four or five days. It is often a gem like cobalt blue color but during storm, it can turn into a churning black sometimes.
According to Hindu and Buddisht epics, the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent, the Indus, Ganga, Sutlej and Brahamaputra actually arise from Mansarover. In reality, only the Sutlej originates from the lake. Mansarover has been circumambulated by the Indian pilgrims at least since being extolled in the sacred Sanskrit literature called the Puranas around 1700 years ago. Legends has that the mother of Buddha, Mayadevi was bathe at Mansarovar by Gods before giving birth to her son.
| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) 170 Km /6 hrs. Ngadoon hotel Journey begins early in the morning (around 5am). Breakfast in hotel (or packed breakfast on the way/ Kodari), the road follows the river valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through green mountains and cliffs. By the noon we get to the Tibetan boarder. Depending on the road conditions, we may stay in Zhangmu. If road conditions permit, we will continue 30km to Nyalam (nak ton Hotel ). |
| Day 2 | Rest Day for acclimatization Nyalam (3700m) Ngadoon hotel Nyalam (3700m) This day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude. It is important to stay hydrated and extremely aware of your body’s physical condition |
| Day 3 | Drive to Saga (4200m) 232km / 7 hrs.Camp The road climbs up to the, La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. Road to east goes to Lhasa, capital city of Tibet. The driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas and in particular Shisha Pangma (8012m) more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we will cross the Bhramaputra river and a quick drive will bring us to Saga |
| Day 4 | Drive to Paryang (4500m) 285 km / 8 hrs Camp Our jeeps and trucks roll through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snow capped peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes. Depending on the season, many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress will inhabit this area. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) 298km / 9 hrs.Camp This is the longest driving day of the trip. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and huge valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will drive to Thogu holiest bathing gate of Manas. |
| Day 6 | Drive to Tarchen (4600m) 60km drive to Tarchen. Darchen Guesthouse that day prepare for the Kora trekking aroude the kailash and guide will go to manage the yak and yak man for the trek aroude kailash |
| Day 7 | Trek to Dirapuk (4800m). Camp Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our way along the route we pass numerous chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. We will also have wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming water falls and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku Gompa and 5 hrs later arrive at the Dirapuk Gompa where we will set up camp for the night. Total hiking for the day will be 15 km 7 hrs |
| Day 8 | Trek to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m). Camp The hardest day . We will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda is one of the holiest sites to view/ visit from the top. Further hiking brings us to the accent 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 Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated) Total hiking for the day will be 18 km 8 hrs |
| Day 9 | Trek to Tarchen and drive to Manasarovar Hor. Camp Trek to Tangsar Tangmar and drive to Manasarovar Hor a 3 hrs 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 |
| Day10 | Rest at Manasarovar lake Lake Manasarovar (4500m). Camp Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Lake Manasarovar is regarded as the most holy 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 wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with mt. Gurula Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. |
| Day11 | Drive to Paryang (4500m) 298 km / 8 hrs. Camp That days drive by jeep sameway back to paryang. |
| Day12 | Drive to Saga (4200m) 285km / 8hrs. Camp That days drive by jeep sameway back to saga |
| Day13 | Drive to Nyilam or zhangmu (3700m) 232km /drive back to zhangmu.Caiyun hotel |
| Day14 | Drive to Kathmandu |
1) permit fee for the kalaish(including all the visa procedures /embassy formalities in the kathmandue )
2) Tibet travel permit fee
3) 4Nights Guesthouse and hotel
4) Border tax in Zhangmu
5) 4pax a 4500Toyota Land Cruisers
6) saga grass land fee
7) manasarovar entrance fee
8) kailash entrance fee
9) yak and yak man for the trek
10) Truck
11) Guide
12) camping for environment tax
13) Nepali staff permits fee and entrance fee
1) Visa fee
2) all the camping equipments
3) all the food
4) cook and kitchen helper
5) life insurance and travel insurance
6) In case of landslide and sickness all the expense
7) extra guesthouse
