Treks and Expeditions
Tibet Mt. Kailash Tour
Trip Duration : 16 Night 17 Days
Tibet Mt. Kailash Tour
Trip Facts
Highlights of this Trip
Transportation : Private Jeep
Type of Tour : Pilgrimage and Heritage
Taken Care by : Guide
Holy Mt kailash, Manasoravor, Sisapangma, Tibetan life and culture
Itinerary - Tibet Mt. Kailash Tour
Day 1. Arrive in Kathmandu:
We will be waiting in the Nepal airport and transfer to Hotel. Check in to hotel and take an easy afternoon around the city. Over night in the hotel LD
Day 2. Kathmandu Sightseeing:
After the breakfast drive to sight seeing with guide to the world heritage sites (Pashupatinath- Hindu temple, Boudhanath - Buddhist stupa, Swoyambhunath - Buddhist Stupa and Patan Durbar Square). Back to Hotel and free in the evening. Over night in the Hotel. BLD
Day 3. Drive to Naylam (125km/3750m)
We depart early in the morning at 05:30am hours from our hotel to Naylam our destination for today. We will have a break for lunch at the border (Kodari) and we will see our guide (Tibetan guide). After the visa and immigration formalities we will drive to Nyalam. Overnight will be at simple lodging with basic facilities. (Alternatively depending on the time we reach Naylam, Overnight in guesthouse. BLD
Day 4. Acclimatization day.
Take an easy day and explore the surrounding of Nyalam. This is a day to be acclimatized to go further which is necessary to go higher altitude. BLD.
Day 5. Drive to Saga (250km/4600m)
After an hour drive we will arrive at the altitude of 5050m at Lalung La. We will see the Mt. Shishapangma (8012 m.) the highest mountain in Tibet and Tibetan plateau. We stop here briefly to rest and take pictures before continuing our drive from the western side. We will continue our drive enjoying Khunnmen Tso, Sinling and Karru Ochen Tso to Paigu Tso. Saga Dzong is an uninteresting Chinese Army Camp and we will make camp nearby. Overnight in guesthouse / camp BLD
Day 6. Drive to Paryang (185km/4750m)
After breakfast, we continue our drive across the vast Tibetan plateau, headling west on the left bank of the Matseng Tsangpo River through the villages of Shue. Overnight in guesthouse / camp
Day 7. Drive to Manasarovar Lake (210kms/4560m).
Today's drive, mostly over 15500 ft is enriched with scenic beauty, which compensates the very tedious, and at time horrifying drive. From far away appears the goal of our expedition. The Holy Kailash in front of us and north of it the Gurla mandhata. We shall camp for the next three days on the shore of the Holy lake of Manasarovar just below the reconstructed Chiu Gompa. Overnight in guesthouse / camp.
Day 8. Our Parikarma of Mt. Kailash.
after an early breakfast, and it will take a good part of 1/2 day for us to complete. Those of you, not making the Parikarma, will move a short distance, to Lake Manasarovar where we can perform our ablutions & prayers to Lord Shiva. Incase of driving condition of southern route we shall undertake day excursions along the lake from Chiu-Gompa. Overnight in guesthouse / Camp. BLD
Day 9. Drive to Darchen (35 kms/4500m)
This day we precede further west up to Darchen, our Base-Camp of Kailash parikrama. Darchen, at the foot of the Holy Mountain consists of a simple guesthouse for Indian mastery. Here we shall meet our yak men with their yaks, which will be used to transport our tents and personal gear during the parikrama. Overnight in guesthouse. BLD
Day 10. Trek to Dirapuk (18 kms/4750m)
This days walk is technically not at all difficult, gaining altitude very gradually. the holy mountain is not always visible during the parikrama, the view being blocked by other rocky mountains in between. At a moderate pace we should reach our camping place just below Diraphuk gompa in about 8 hours.Overnight in guesthouse / Camp. BLD
Day 11. Trek to Zethulphuk (20 km/4850m)
The most difficult, also most rewarding day lies ahead of us. In about 4 hours march we gain 2000 ft height to reach the highest point of parikrama at Dolma la (18150ft). For non-trekkers it is advisable to hire a yak, hough uncomfortable to sit o, for this limb. The feeling of reaching this point can hardly be described in workds. Just below the Dolma - La lies the Gauri Kunda, mostly frozen. From her ethe trail goes steep downhill and is advisable to make the rest of the walk to our camp on foot than riding yaks. About 4 hours from Dolma La will bring us to our camping place on a plateu next to a crystal clear stream. Note: the trail downward from Dolma La goes mostly over large rock boulders and it can be tiring, jumping from one rock to the other. Overnight in guesthouse / Camp. BLD
Day 12. Trek back to Darchen then drive to Manasarovar.
A leisurely walk over Zuthulphuk Gompa to Darchen, where the great Tibetan yogi Milarepa (1041-1123) is believed to have mediated. Brings us back to Darchen. Once we arrive in Darche we will take a drive to Manasarovar. Overnight in guesthouse / Camp. BLD
Day 13. Drive back to Paryang.
After breakfast we drive back to paryang. Overnight in guesthouse / Camp. BLD
Day 14. Drive back to Saga.
Drive back to Saga. Over night in the guest house/ camp. BLD
Day 15. Drive back to Nalyam.
Drive via Shegar and Tingri to Nalyam. Over night in the hotel/ guest house. BLD
Day 16. Drive back Kathmandu (157 km 5-6hr).
This is the last day in Tibet. Do some final shopping in Tibet and drive back to Kathmandu along the Bhotekosi River, reaching Kathmandu in the late afternoon. Overnight in Hotel. BLD
Day 17. Fly back to Home:
we will transfer to the Nepal airport for the final departure. Home sweet home.
Package Cost Includes - Tibet Mt. Kailash Tour
• Sightseeing by Japanese Land cruiser, English speaking Tibetan guide, supporting truck for luggage as per group size, Monastery entrance fee, Tibet alien travel permits, Yak, Yak men while in Mt. Kailash kora & twin sharing basis guesthouse or hotel.
• Chinese visa fee and Kailash permit
• Sherpa Guide, cook, kitchen staff, porters or Mules as per program, all meals, camping & cooking equipment, Chinese visa fee for trek staffs, alpine Asian Treks & Expedition's Service charge, Cargo charge of foodstuff and fuel, trek staff insurance.
• For altitude sickness in Tibet treks areas Gamow bag or oxygen is provided for the safety of the clients.
• Three nights' accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis (Standard Hotel )
• All Transportations land in Kathmandu, Airport pick up , Drop, pick up & drop to china border, Border clearance charge etc.
What ever written in above the final deal will be as per agreed with the customer and cost.
Package Cost Excludes -Tibet Mt. Kailash Tour
• Lunch and dinner (can be include on request)
• Photography and donation (it will cost extra while inside monastery or etc)
• Nepal reentry visa fee (we recommend to buy a double entry visa on first arrival)
• Emergency evacuation (that will be negotiable)
• Tipping and donation (Tipping is compulsory)
