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Kailash Overland Tour

13 Days
Holy Mount Kailash & Sacred Lake Mansarovar Overland Tour (INR 165,000

                            -The Heaven on the Earth –

According to the Hindus Mythology, Lord Shiva spends his most of the time on the top of the holy Mount Kailash, practicing Yogic austerities, joy and love with his divine consort Parbati (Mother of Mythology). The Lake Mansarovar and the holy Mount Kailash are the SOUL of all AUM followers in the world.

“Conventional wisdom says a single circuit of Mt. Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime, 108 Parikramas guarantees enlightenment. A ritual bath in the sacred Mansarovar Lake delivers pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise and a drop drink of its water relinquishes the sins of hundred of lifetimes.”

KAILASH LOCATION:  Western Tibet.
ALTITUDE: Kailash peak (6714m) above the Sea level.
BASE CAMP: Darchen (4560m) above Sea level.
CLIMATE:  Unpredictable (Max 20 degree Celsius to Min. –10 degree Celsius).
BELIFES: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Bon-Po (all AUM followers).
VISITING TIME: Late May to October.
PARIKRAMA (Kora) KAILASH: 56 Km. {three days} – 42 Km. only by walk.
ALTITUDE OF MANAS: (4550m) above Sea level.
PARIKRAMA OF MANAS: 88 Km. (one day by Eco Bus).
KILOMETER FROM KTM: 850 (one way) including 56 Km round of Kailash Parbat.
TOTAL JOURNEY: From Nepal to Nepal is 12nights to 13days normally and changes as per program itineraries.

Fixed departure Dates 2023:

          May: 22, 30*
          June: 12, 28*
          July: 10, 27*
      August: 14, 26*
September 11, 24*

Full moon at Manasarovar 2023: June: 04*, July 03*, Aug: 01*, Aug: 31*,     Sept: 29*

Outline Itinerary

Day Program Halt Plan
Day1 Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Evening – Detail briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Hotel *** D
Day2 After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath and Sleeping Vishnu. Back to hotel. After lunch, preparation for yatra. Hotel *** B, L, D
Day3 After breakfast, the group will depart to Dunche / Syabrubesi. 1950m – 154km (Nepal-China Border) by private tourist coach. 6-7 hrs drive. Guesthouse B, L, D
Day4 After Breakfast drive to Nepal China border by coach and group will clear Nepal/ Chinese Immigration formalities and drive continue to Kyirong (2700m) 35 Km / 1 hrs. Hotel B, L, D
Day5 After Breakfast, Drive to Saga/ New Dongba (4250m) 268km / 7-8 hrs. En-route, we are going to drive over Bharmaputra River and drive continue to Saga/ New Dongba. Hotel B, L, D
Day6 Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Chiu 422km / 6-7 hrs.
Today beautiful day drive to Chiu Manasarovar Lake crossing over Mayum La and Chhongo Lake one the way. On the south of Lake is Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet’s many lakes.
Guest House B, L, D
Day7 Hawan at Manasarovar (4500m) and drive to Darchen- 53 km.
In the morning, our 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. We then perform puja and hawan on the banks. After lunch, one-hour drive to Darchen.
Hotel B, L, D
Day8 Morning drive to Yam Dwar (7km), we meet our horse, porter and yaks then set off together to Deraphuk. Those who are not attempting parikrama will return back to Darchen. We need to cover 10km by trek to reach Deraphuk. Guest House B, L, D
Day9 Today we have to cover (22km), start very early and the trail leads us rapidly up for few hours to reach Dolma la Pass (5470m). this is the highest point of this journey. While we descending from Dolma la, we will pass alongside a small glacier pool. The lagend of the pool is connected with Mata Parvati, continue trek to Zuthulphuk. Guest House B, L, D
Day10 Last day of Kailash Parikarma, we need to cover (9km). Morning pack up our gear and move to Darchen today trail is very easy and flat. It takes about 3hrs to reach Zongdo from here we board to bus and drive back to Darchen, meet our team and drive Saga / New Dongba (500km) Hotel B, L, D
Day11 Drive back to Kyirong 268 km / 6-7 hrs. Evening rest. Hotel B, L, D
Day12 Drive to Nepal China border, group will clear border formalities and continue drive to Kathmandu 172 km / 7-8 hours.
We will celebrate our successful trip with a banquet for all Yatris (pilgrims)
Hotel *** B, L, D
Day13 Transfer to airport for final departure. B, L

The Cost Include

  • Arrival and departure transfer by tourist coach
  • Three nights’ accommodation at Kathmandu in 3-star hotel
  • Sightseeing Pashupatinath and Sleeping Vishnu (Bhudanilkantha)
  • Kathmandu – Boarder – Kathmandu transfer by Nepali tourist coach- non-AC
  • Boarder – Kailash – Boarder transfer by Deluxe bus as per package
  • Transport by tourist bus up to Manasarovar and Eco bus from Manasarovar and Kailash area as per group size
  • English and Hindi speaking Tibetan and Nepali guide
  • All accommodation in Tibet, Guest house / Hotel
  • Duffel bag & small bag (a large & small bags to keep the Yatris for the Trip) Gortex Jacket (Returnable Basis)
  • Visa fees of China Tibet
  • Indian Veg meals during Yatra
  • All cooking equipment as per group size
  • All entry, travel & road permit fees in Tibet
  • Sherpas, cook and all necessary supporting staffs
  • Yak and Yak man for kitchen equipment during Kailash Parikarma
  • For Emergency Oxygen cylinder, oxy-meter and medical kit box

The Cost Exclude

  • Beverage and personal nature cost
  • Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees for non-residence Indian
  • If incase of landslide during monsoon, clients need to pay extra by them self.
  • Rescue & emergency cost
  • Porter & horse cost for personal riding
  • If any members exit before the trip ends in Tibet the visa split and extra transportations
  • Tips for supporting staffs

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