Pilgrimage
trip to Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar
16 Days Pilgrimage trip to
Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar
Drive in/Drive out ex: Kathmandu
Mt. Kailash claimed to be the pinnacle of the Hindu religious
conglomeration is one of the highest mountains in Tibet
at an elevation of 22,022 feet and Lake Mansarovar at 14,950
feet, the highest fresh water lake in the world. It is a
difficult region to access due to the variable and extreme
weather conditions. Road conditions are difficult much of
the time while driving and we have to make much preparation
to ensure that we have a reasonable chance of reaching Kailash.
We need to bring our own food and camping equipment. As
per Chinese immigration policy, transportation (4WD jeep)
and a Chinese/Tibetan guide is a must to hire from China/Tibet
whereas we send our Nepalese staff for camping and cooking
arrangements. All the camping/kitchen gears and food supplies
need to be brought from Nepal. The Nepalese kitchen crew
prepares different cuisines of choice for the travelers.
While traveling to this part of the world we will have a
chance to encounter nomads herding their sheep or yaks > Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Welcome to the group with flower garlands upon arrival
in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
> Day 02: After breakfast half day sightseeing in Kathmandu
and tour briefing at hotel.
> Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu (1303 m) to Kodari (Nepal-Tibet
border) where we meet the Tibetan/Chinese guide with transport.
Drive further 8 km uphill to Zhangmu (2220m) where we need
to complete the Chinese immigration and custom formalities.
Drive further to Nyalam for overnight stay
> Day 04: Rest at Nyalam for acclimatization. Overnight
at Camp
> Day 05: Drive to Thong-La (4990m), stop for a while
to see the breathtaking views of mountain range then drive
further to Saga via Paiku-Tso. Overnight at camp
> Day 06: Drive to Dzongba, stop for lunch and continue
to Paryang (4540m). Overnight at camp
> Day 07: Drive towards Mayum-La (5010m) and continue
the drive to Chiu
> Gompa, on the west bank of Lake Manasarovar where you
can have a shower at the hot spring. Overnight at camp near
Chiu Gompa.
> Day 08: Drive to Darchen (4700m). Overnight at Guest
House or at camp
> Day 09: Rest day at Darchen for acclimatization.
> Day 10: Drive to trek-starting point where the trek
begins around Mt. Kailash (6656 m). Overnight at camp Dera
puk at the base of Dolma-La.
> Day 11: Trek over Dolma-La (5600m) then descend for
a while and continue to Zhutul Puk. Overnight at camp
> Day 12: Finish the trek and drive to Hora. Camp on
the bank of lake Manasarovar
> Day 13: Drive to Parayang via Mayum-La (5010m). Overnight
at camp
> Day 14: Drive back to Saga via Dzongba. Overnight at
camp
> Day 15: Drive to Nyalam via Paiku-Tso and Nyalam Thung-La.
Overnight at hotel.
> Day 16: Drive to Zhangmu, after finishing the immigration
formalities, drive back to Kathmandu Ask
for more details & price
22
days Mt. Kailash trip via Simikot (Nepal
>Fly in/ Drive out ex: Kathmandu
> This extraordinary journey takes you to Tibet's mythical
Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar through the hidden Humla
valley of Nepal's westernmost Tibetan frontier. Once we
reach Mt. Kailash we will make the 'Kora' (holy-circuit)
trek of the mountain, sharing the trail with many other
pilgrims who head for Kailash during the summer months.
> Suggested Itinerary:
> Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.
> Day 02: Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
& briefing at hotel. O/N Hotel
> Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj overnight at Hotel
> Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot camp
> Day 05: Start trek to Majhgaon (2200 m)
> Day 06: Trek Majhgaon/ Khermi (2690 m) Camp.
> Day 07: Trek Khermi/ Yangar (2850 m) Camp
> Day 08: Trek Yangar/ Palwang (3380 m) Camp.
> Day 09: Trek Palwang/ Sisip (4330 m) Camp
> Day 10: Rest day for acclimatize at Sipsip Camp
> Day 11: Trek Nara La (4620 m) Sher (3860 m) (Tibet)
drive to Purang Taklakot (3930 m) Camp
> Day 12: Drive Taklakot to Manasarovar (5410 m) Camp
> Day 13: Drive Manasarovar to Darchen (4560 m) Camp
> Day 14: Start trek around Mt. Kailash Camp at Damding
Donkhang (4890 m)
> Day 15: Continue trek/ camp at Jarok Donkhang (Milarepa's
footprint) (5210 m)
> Day 16: Continue trek to Zutul Phuk (4790 m) Camp
> Day 17: Trek to Zongdui drive to Horche near Manasarovar
overnight at guest house/camp.
> Day 18: Free day at Manasarovar.
> Day 19: Drive Parang Camp
> Day 20: Drive Parang to Saga (260 km, 7-8 hours drive)
overnight at guest house/ camp.
> Day 21: Drive Saga to Nyalam Hotel / Camp.
> Scenic drive through the Tibetan countryside past Paiku
Tso Lake & small villages plus the Nyalam Pass (3800
m) from where one can enjoy life-time view of Mt. Everest,
Mt. Sishapangma & Mt. Cho Oyu and then descend the plateau
through the winding mountainous road and overnight at Nyalam.
> Day 22: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu-overnight hotel. Ask
for more details & price
