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 paradise and a drop drink of its water relinquishes the sins of hundreds of lifetimes.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Halts | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day1 | Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Evening briefing about Kailash trip. | Hotel 4-star | Transfer to Hotel and brief |
| Day2 | Morning visit Pashupatinath and Sleeping Vishnu, after lunch drive to domestic airport and fly to Nepalgunj. | Hotels Siddhartha or Similar | Flight 55min |
| Day3 | Morning fly to Simikot (3000m), Time permitting airlift to Hilsa. Evening free. | Guest House | Flight 45min / By Heli 20 min |
| Day4 | After breakfast fly to Hilsa (3700m) border and drive to Purang (3800m) -(21km) Acclimatization. | Himalaya hotel or Similar | Drive 45min |
| Day5 | Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4500m) -(50km). Start Parikrama of Mansarovar – 88km and Holy Bath, Puja etc. | Guest House | Drive 3hrs to lake and parikrama |
| Day6 | Morning free and After lunch drive to Darchen (4670m) -(53km) evening walk around town. | Himalaya Hotel or Similar | 45min drive by Eco Bus |
| Day7 | Morning drive to Yam Dwar (7km). Set off for Deraphuk. Those not doing parikrama return to Darchen. | Guest House | Drive 35min and walk 7-8hrs |
| Day8 | Cover (22km). Reach Dolma la Pass (5470m), highest point. Descend from Dolma la, pass glacier pool. Continue to Zuthulphuk. | Guest House | Trek 10-12hrs |
| Day9 | Last day of Kailash Parikarma, cover (9km). Easy and flat trail. Reach Zongdo, board bus back to Darchen, drive to Purang / Hilsa. | Himalaya Hotel/ Guest house | Trek 3 hrs and drive 4 hrs |
| Day10 | Morning drive to Hilsa border. Fly to Simikot – Nepalgunj. Afternoon fly to Kathmandu. Evening free. | Hotel 4star | By Heli 20min, Flight 45min, Flight 55min, & Flight 55min |
| Day11 | Depart to airport for final departure, fly back home. | – | – |
The cost includes
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- Double sharing full board basis 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, as per itinerary
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Sleeping Vishnu (Budhinalkanta)
- Scheduled flight Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
- Scheduled flight Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj
- Charter helicopter flight share by 5 person Simikot – Hilsa - Simikot
- Double / Triple sharing hotel in Nepalgunj with all vegetarian meals
- 3 or 4pax in Simikot and Tibet some places with meals
- Transport by Tourist Bus up to Mansarovar and Eco Bus from Manasarovar and Kailash area as per group sizes
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance of staffs
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- English and Hindi speaking Nepali guide
- Chinese visa fee of Client and staff.
- Veg. Indian meals during the trip
- All accommodation in Tibet side as per itinerary
- Duffel Bag and small bag (a large and small bags to keep the Yatris for the trip) Gore-Tex Jacket (Returnable-trip)
- All cooking equipment as per group size
- Yak for kitchen equipment during Kailash parikrama
- All entrance fee and Alien’s Travel permit fee of Tibet.
- Kailash Yatra completion certificate
- Upper Humla permit and Village Development Committees (VDC) fee
- For emergency Oxygen cylinder, first aid box and oxy- meter for safety
- Note: After the Mansarovar to Kailash; All the private vehicles are not allowed
The cost excludes
- All beverages in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Simikot.
- Extra rooms bill due to flight delays due to weather conditions.
- Stick and a water bottle.
- Day use in Nepalgunj after Kailash trip
- Insurance of clients and evacuation cost.
- Personal porter & horse-riding charges during Kailash Parikrama
- Domestic excess baggage charges
- Tips for supporting staff
- Important Information About Kailash Yatra: we request you to carry at least INR 50000.00 for extra expenses such as extra night’s stay at hotel / guest house due to any reasons. Horse ride and porter during Kailash parikrama. Any extra cost incurred there of shall be borne by the clients on the sport. Please keep in mind that Mt. Kailash Yatra is not like an enjoyable holiday tour, therefore you need be prepared to face hardship and unpredictable situations.
- Booking and payments
- As per new rules trip booking should be done in advance of 3 months
- 60 days prior to tour departure date, 50% of the total cost should reach Explore Zhang Zhung
- And full payment should made 45 days before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
- Tour Cancellation policy:
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written.
- Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- 21days period from tour departure date 30% cancellation.
- 15 days’ period from tour departure date 50% cancellation.
- There will be no refund at all if you cancel the Yatra less than 10 days before the departure date
- Tour operators has fully right to change the dates and cancel the trip if any unavoidable circumstances.
