We will receive you at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing in the evening. Overnight in Hotel with full board basis.
The Journey to Mt. Kailash is mainly we take by driving from Kathmandu to Nyalam. Alternatives are trekking through Simikot(far west Nepal) into Hilsa or out of Lhasa where flights from Kathmandu are available.
Best Nepal Trekking offers unique fixed departure excursions to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar to facilitate pilgrims & foreign tourists. We are probably one of the few outfits that provide Nepali Sherpa staff support for all our treks in Tibet in order to make sure similar high-quality trek services which exist in Nepal.
All excursions are planned to arrive at Kailash/Manasarovar on a full-moon day to acquire the complete & unhindered view of this holy mountain. Mt. Kailash (6714m) lies in the far western portion of the vast Tibetan Plateau.
Mt. Kailash is a sacred place to the Buddhist, Jain, Hindu and also the Bonpo religions. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the abode of Lord Shiva; to its Buddhists (Kang Rinpoche) a prized jewel of snows. The Wheel of Life; for its Bonpos and also for Jains Kailash is called Astapada.
We travel over vast Tibetan plateau by Landcruiser or deluxe buses that takes five days to get there in Darchen at an altitude of 4750m. Walking around the holy Mt. Kailash will be done on foot which takes three days of trekking starting from Darpoche to cross the Drolma pass (5630m) descending all the way to Zutulphuk then next day to Jongdu where we fulfill with the vehicles.
Four of the wonderful rivers of south Asia originates from here: the Karnali, which goes into the Ganges(south), the Indus (north), the Sutlej (west) and also the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) to the east. Mt. Kailash pilgrimage tour is quite special for every single human being and it is once in a lifetime chance to become experienced.
We will receive you at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Trip briefing in the evening. Overnight in Hotel with full board basis.
Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley 03 different sites as Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Budha nil kantha Temple), Visa preparation day. Free afternoon. Overnight at Hotel with full board basis.
Depart at early from Hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Kodari, Nepal Tibet border (115 KM). After immigration and customs Formalities on both sides we drive to the town of Nyalam (45KM). Overnight stay at Hotel.
To facilitate altitude acclimatization we will take you on a day hike for few hours and return back to the same hotel. All meals and overnight stay at Nyalam same Hotel.
We start driving after breakfast, following the Bhotekoshi River. Once we get higher at Lalung la pass (5050m) the view of Mt. Shishapangma (8012m), Gauri Shanker and other many high mountains can be seen. Then we leave the main highway and drive to west by Peiku Tso Lake. Packed lunch will be served at the bank of Brahma Putra River. Then continue driving to new Dongba for another 2 hrs and overnight stay at Guesthouse.
After breakfast we drive along the Brahmaputra River across the vast Tibetan plateau of Paryang. We cross the check point to be checked passports at Mayum La. Today we drive over 5211M high Mayumla pass. On the day time we can see good view of border Himalaya of Nepal including Mt. Kanjiroba and chances to encounter many wild animals. The auspicious day for all travelers having first glimpse of the Holy Manas and Mt. Kailash from the Horchu. We will make the parikrama of the Lake Manas today by community bus and overnight stay at Chiu Gompa/ Manasarovar guest house.
Today we will take the holy bath at Manasarovar, do the pooja and Hawana. After lunch we will drive to Darchen. Final confirmation for the parikrama as we need to arrange horse and porters. Overnight in Guesthouse.
Today is the first day of the Parikrama of the Holy Kailash (Kang Rinpoche). We drive to Darpoche, and then we start walking from here. We visit Yamadwar and Darpoche (the place for the Saga Dawa festival) where we can do the first prostration. The trail goes on the side of Sutlej River. Overnight stay in guest house at Diraphuk.
Very special day of the trip that we will go over the Drolma-la pass (5630m), offer Prayers at the Drolma La and descend down towards the Gaurikunda. Walk straight down following the rocky gully to Sabje Dadok and we reach at the valley which is gradually goes down and we reach to Zhutulphuk. Overnight in Guest house.
After 3 hour trek we reach at Jhongdu where the bus will be waiting for us and continue drive to Horchu by the community bus. Today is most special day which we complete the parikrama of both Mt. Kailash(Kang Rinpoche) and Lake Manasarovar. Then we continue drive to New Dongba. Overnight in guest house.
Drive along the Brahmaputra river by saga town. We drive accross the vast tibetan plateau then descend after Lalung la pass to Nyalam. Overnight in Hotel.
Early morning we drive to Kodari and after the custom formalities then drive to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel.
We will transfer you to the kathmandu international airport for your departure flight back to home.
Booking and payments:
01. As per new rules trip booking should be done in advance of 2 months prior to trip departure date with deposits of INRS 10,000 per person or US$ 200/ person.
02. Minimum 6 months valid date passport is required and two copies of pp size photograph.
03. A normal health certificate from your personal doctor to those are 50 years and above by age.
04. Visas of Yatris who are above 70 years may be rejected by the Chinese Authority if using Indian passport.
05. 30 days prior to tour departure date, 50% of the total cost should reach Best Nepal Trekking (P) LTD. account by bank transfer with color passport copy of clients.
06. Full payment should make before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
07. One group leader complimentary trip for a minimum of 15 paying pax.
Tour Cancellation policy:
01. All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing.
02. 30 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
03. 15 days before trip departure 25% of total trip cost.
04. 3 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
05. Once clients arrived in Kathmandu thereafter no refund will be made.