Kailash Mansarovar Overland Tour

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

13 Days

Activity

Tour

Destination

Tibet

Max Altitude

5,850m

Trip Starts

Kathmandu

Trip Ends

Kathmandu

Trip Overview

Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour is designed for the pilgrims and travelers of various types. Along with its religious significance, the place is satisfyingly beautiful. The remoteness of the Tibetan land is decorated by the dominating view of Mt. Kailash and turquoise Manasarovar Lake. Global Holidays Adventure offers a high quality service to fulfill your spiritual quest. Your journey starts from Kathmandu in a private vehicle following the friendship bridge altong Kodari Highway. We drive via Nyalam-Saga, complete the rituals in Manasarovar and follow the same route.

Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lakes are holy destinations for four different religions Hindus, Jain, Buddhist and Bon. For Hindus, it is the place where Lord Shiva is perpetually stays with his wife Parvati. It is believed that all sins are cleansed on the pilgrimage tour to Manasarovar. In Jainism, Lake Manasarovar is associated with the first Tirthankara, Rishabha. For Buddhist and Bons, the place is where their great Gurus meditated.

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Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Kathmandu(Alt: 1350m)

It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from Adventure World Trails & Travel will meet you at the airport and escort you Hotel Shangri-La. The representative will help you check into hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.

Overnight at Hotel

Meals: D

Day 02

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

In the morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple and Budhanilkantha, the sleeping Bishnu. Today your night halt will be either at Kathmandu or Nagarkot, hill station 35 km east of Kathmandu city.

Overnight at Hotel

Meals: B,L,D

Day 03

Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam

Alt: 3900m
Dist: 160km
Driving hr: 6hrs

Early morning you will drive towards Friendship bridge at Kodari border. After crossing the friendship bridge you go through immigration formalities. Then drive to Nyalam.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 04

Rest at Nyalam(Alt: 3900m)

Rest day in Nyalam for acclimatization purpose. Today you go for a short hiking above Nyalam for a couple of hours. This will help you to be acclimatized properly.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 05

Drive Nyalam to Dongba

Alt: 4400m
Dist: 350km
Driving hr: 7hrs

The journey starts with newly built road smooth and pleasant. Today you pass 5000m high pass, the Lung La with great views over the Himalayas including the closest Mt. Sashibangma. You also cross beautiful Peiku Lake, Brahmaputra River and Saga.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 06

Drive Dongba to Mansarovar

Alt: 4540m
Dist: 350km
Driving hr: 7 hrs

Today you travel to Mansarovar via Prayang and Mayum La Pass (5200m) and arrive at Hor Quo (4560m). Lunch on the way. From Hor Quo you go for parikarma of Mansarovar Lake by drive and arrive at Chu Gompa for night halt. Today is the day of lifetime as you will have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 07

Drive Lake Mansarovar to Darchen, Base Camp of Kailash

Alt: 4620m
Dist: 35km
Driving hr: 1 hr

In the morning do Pooja and take holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mt. Kailash. The drive takes about 1 & half hours.

At Darchen yatris who wants Mt. Kailash Parikrama with horses and porters will have to confirm our guide so that he can arrange all before starting the parikrama.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 08

1st Day of Parikrama to Diraphuk

Alt: 4860m
Dist: 4km (Drive)
Dist: 16km (Walking)
Driving hr: 30 min
Walking hr: 5 hr

Morning drive near to Yama Dwar. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. Visit Yama Dwar on the way. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the way you have Darshan of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance.

Yatris who are not going Mt Kailash Parikarma will stay at Darchen till those people going Parikarma return back.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 09

2nd Day of Parikrama to Zuthulphuk

Alt: 5850m
Dist: 22km
Walking hr: 10 hr

Early morning trek uphill Dolmala Pass. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. After reaching top of the pass 5850 m then trek down to the valley floor. It takes another 4 to 5 hours. After cross Dolmala when you move down you see Gauri Kunda. This day is longest and toughest day of Parikarma. So be prepared in mind accordingly. Like yesterday today also your overnight will be in tented camp at Zuthulphuk.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 10

3rd Day of Parikrama. Drive to Dongba

Alt: 4400m
Dist: 10 km (Walking)
Dist: 280km (Driving)
Walking hr: 3 hr
Driving hr: 6 hr

Today is last of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 km with the winding gradual track. Once you reach the place called Chongdo, our transport will pick up you and drive back to Dongba. Today you night halt will be at Dongba.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 11

Drive Dongba to Nyalam

Alt: 3900m
Dist: 350km
Driving hr: 7 hr

Morning after breakfast you set off your journey back to Nyalam with sweet memory of Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.

Overnight at Guest House

Meals: B,L,D

Day 12

Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu

Alt: 1350m
Dist: 160km
Driving hr: 6hrs

From Nyalam you drive back to the friendship bridge at Kodari. After completing Chinese immigration formalities you drive to Kathmandu.

Overnight at Hotel

Meals: B,L,D

Day 13

Depart Kathmandu

After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey.

Meals: B

Cost Incldues

Accommodation:
  • 3nights accommodation in Kathmandu in 4star category with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] in sharing basis.
  • Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis
  • Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra.
Transportation:
  • Kathmandu arrival and departure transfers by private A/C coach.
  • One half-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour covering Pashupatinath & Budanilkantha by private A/C coach.
  • Kathmandu-Kodari-Kathmandu transfer by private coach.
  • In Tibet, land transfer by luxury bus.
  • Supporting truck to carry luggage, food, equipment etc.
  • Yak & Yakmen for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma.
Staff:
  • Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip.
  • Tibetan Guide.
Camping Equipments: All camping gears.
Rescue Equipments:
  • Air compressor bag [Gammo Bag].
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Oxygen Cylinder
Permit / Fees:
  • Permit.
  • Normal Chinese Visa fee.
Communication Facilities:
  • Local Mobile [Chinese, will be charged as per the use].
  • Walky talky
Complimentary:
  • Windcheater Jacket.
  • Duffle bag
  • Trip Certificate

Cost Excludes

  • Tickets to Kathmandu and return.
  • Nepal visa for NRIs / foreigners.
  • All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
  • Personal call from mobile phones, there will be charge as per the use.
  • Personal use of pony (horse) / porter during Parikrama [Kora].
  • Single room supplement in Kathmandu.
  • Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Evacuation cost, Travel Insurance.
  • Extra cost such as extra night stay than mentioned in the itinerary, ill health, cancellation, changes in itinerary that are incurred due to unforeseen reasons such as road blockage due to landslide, heavy snowfall, strikes, flight cancellation etc.
  • Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part.

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