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 |
The main attractions of this trip are the sacred Mount Kailash and the holy Mansoravar lake. Mount Kailash is located in the western part of Tibet. The pilgrims peak is of religious significance to Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bompons. Hindus and Buddhists believe Mount Kailash to be the center of the universe. Mount Kailash is a popular pilgrimage destination and walking around this mountain is a supreme goal for the faithful.
The holy Mansarovar lake is located 20 kms from Mount Kailash. The great lake lies in the south west of Tibet beyond the great Himalayas bordering Nepal and China. Mansarovar is a sacred place to both Hindus and Buddhists who believe that the Indus, Ganga, Sutlej and Brahmaputra originated from this lake. Our journey to the forgotten land of Tibet takes us across the beautiful and culturally rich state, whilst combining adventure and spirituality through out the journey.
| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) 170 Km The trip begins with a 4-5 hour drive to Kodari, near the Nepal-China border. The Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge connects Kodari of Nepal with Zhangmu of Tibet. After crossing the bridge we head to the town of Nyalam situated 40 km from the border. |
| Day 2 | Rest Day for acclimatization Nyalam (3700m) A day in Nylam gives us enough time for acclimatization and prepares us for the high altitude journey ahead. |
| Day 3 | Drive to Saga (4200m) 232km The road to Saga climbs up to the La Lung (5124m), dropping down in between and heads west as we cross the Brahmaputra river and arrive in Saga. |
| Day 4 | Drive to Paryang (4500m) 285 km The drive to Paryang takes us further into the hidden land of Tibet as we follow a trail beside the river, past herds of grazing yaks and sheeps. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) 298km Today, a long drive brings us to the holy Manasarovar lake. The lake is a sacred place to both Hindus and Buddhists who believe that the Indus, Ganga, Sutlej and Brahmaputra originated from here. |
| Day 6 | Drive to Tarchen (4600m) 60km After driving to Tarchen we prepare for our trek around Mt. Kailash and our guide manages a yak and yak man required for the trek. |
| Day 7 | Trek to Dirapuk (4800m) Today, we trek to Dirapuk via Chukku Gompa and get to enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Kailash in between. |
| Day 8 | Trek to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m) A rough trekking trail leads us to the Dolma La Pass (5360m), where we stop for some rest. After spending some time at the pass we head down a steep route to the Zutulpak Gompa. |
| Day 9 | Trek to Tarchen and drive to Manasarovar Camp A 3 hour hike brings us to Tarchen where our jeeps await to transport us back to our camps at the Mansarovar lake. |
| Day10 | Rest day at Manasarovar lake (4500m) The holy Mansarovar lake is located 20 kms from Mount Kailash. Mansarovar is a sacred place to both Hindus and Buddhists who believe that the Indus, Ganga, Sutlej and Brahmaputra originated from this lake. |
| Day11 | Drive to Paryang (4500m) 298km From the lake we drive for about 8 hours to reach Paryang. |
| Day12 | Drive to Saga (4200m) 285km Another long day at the road brings us back to Saga. |
| Day13 | Drive back to Nyalam or Zhangmu (3700m) 232km |
| Day14 | Drive back to Kathmandu |
1) Permit fee for Kailash (includes all visa procedures /embassy formalities in Kathmandu)
2) Tibet Travel Permit Fee
3) 4 Nights at the Guesthouse and Hotel
4) Border tax in Zhangmu
5) Toyota 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) Entrance fees and permits for staff
1) Visa fee
2) All camping equipment
3) All food
4) Cooks and kitchen helpers
5) Life insurance and travel insurance
6) 6) Unforeseen expenses in case of emergencies
