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Kailash trek |
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Mt. Kailash, claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis is also one of the highest mountain in Tibet. This tour gives you the opportunity to make the "ultimate pilgrimage" to holy Kailash and Manasarovar. Starting from Kathmandu the tour includes travelling overland to the sacred Manasarovar Lake (4,700m) & Mt. Kailash (6,714m). You will have a chance to camp by the ethereal waters of the holy lake & to take part in a ‘3-day Parikrama’ around Mt. Kailash as a highlight of this spiritual journey through a holy and beautiful land.
The tour starting from Lhasa or Zhangmu includes rigorous overland driving, trekking & camping, through the remote, wild but picturesque western Tibet, in altitudes between 2,745m & 4,880m. If you are travelling via west Nepal, you have to will have to fly to Nepalgunj, a town in the southern part of Nepal and fly to Simikot the next morning. Besides the ‘Kailash Parikrama’ you will also need to trek for 7 days before crossing the border into Tibet.
This tour is generally supported by a Nepalese Sherpa team comprising of a cook and Sherpas. All camping equipment will be provided & will be led by a Nepalese guide. While trekking, you will have to carry your own daypack only. All equipment & luggage will be carried by porters and Yaks.
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Programme |
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I. Via Zhangmu (14 days/13 nights) |
Day 01: |
Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari border. Cross the border and drive to Nayalam (3,800m) via Zhangmu.Overnight in a local Guest house. (L,D) |
Day 02: |
Drive to Peigo-Tso (4,850m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 03: |
Drive to Saga (4,640m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 04: |
Drive to Paryang (4,540m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 05: |
Drive to Manasarovar (4,700m) Overnight in Camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 06: |
Full day Excursion to Lake Manasarover (4,700m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 07: |
Drive up to starting point of Kailash Parikarma. Start trek to Dira Puk (4,909m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 08: |
Continue Parikrama over Dromala Pass (5,650m) to Zuth Puk. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 09: |
End Kailash Parikrama near Darchen (4,700m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 10: |
Drive to Paryang (4,540m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 11: |
Drive to Saga (4,640m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 12: |
Drive to Peigo- Tso (4,850m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 13: |
Drive to Naylam (3,800m). Overnight in a guest house. (B,L,D) |
Day 14: |
Drive to Kodari. Cross the border and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel. (B) |
II. Via west Nepal (20days/19 nights) |
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Day 01: |
Transfer to domestic airport and fly to Nepalgunj (1 hr). Transfer to your hotel. (D) |
Day 02: |
Transfer to the airport and fly to Simikot (50 mins) (2,910m) & commence trek to Majhgaon (2,270m).Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 03: |
Trek to Khermi (2,690m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 04: |
Trek to Yangar (2,850m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 05: |
Trek to Torea. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 06: |
Trek to Palbang (3,380m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 07: |
Trek to base of Nara La (4,330m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 08: |
Trek to Hilsa (Nepal border) through Nara La pass (4,580m). Cross Sher (Tibet border) and drive to Purang (Taklakote) (3,930m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 09: |
Rest day in Purang for acclimatization. (B,L,D) |
Day 10: |
Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4,700m). Visit Chiu Gompa. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 11: |
Drive to Darchen. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 12: |
Begin Parikrama of Mt. Kailash (6,714m). Walk to Darboche. Visit Chukku Monastery and Damding Donkhang (4,890m). Walk to Dirphuk. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 13: |
Continue Parikrama. Climb through a moraine to a meadow at 5210m and cross Dolma La pass (5,630m). Walk to La Chukhyr valley (5,150m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 14: |
Continue Parikrama. Walk along Zhong Chu river and continue on to Darchen. Drive to Mansarovar Lake. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 15: |
Drive to Sher. Walk to Hilsa. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 16: |
Trek to Torea. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 17: |
Trek to Salle Khola. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 18: |
Trek to Dharapuri. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 19: |
Trek to Simikote (2,910m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 20: |
Fly to Nepalgunj. Transfer to a hotel. After lunch, transfer back to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu. (B,L) |
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III. Lhasa and Mt. Kailash (23 days/22 nights)
Day 01: |
Fly to Lhasa. Transfer to your hotel (2 hrs drive). Rest of the day is free for acclimatization to the altitude or visit local bazaars on own. Overnight in your hotel. |
Day 02-03: |
Guided tours of Potala Palace, Norbhulinkha Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor bazaar. (B) |
Day 04: |
After breakfast, drive to Gyantse. Overnight at the Hotel Gyantse. (B) |
Day 05: |
After breakfast, visit Kumbum Chorten & the Pelkhor Monasteries. Then drive for couple of hours to Shigatse. Visit the Tashi Lhumpo Monastery, the largest and the most magnificent amongst all Monasteries in Tibet. Drive to Ngamring. (B,L,D) |
Day 06: |
Drive to Saga. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 07: |
Drive to Samsang. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 08: |
Drive to Darchen. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 09: |
Rest or option hike to Gyantak Monastry & drive back to |
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Continue Parikrama. Walk through Drolma La to Lham Chhu Khyer Valley. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 12: |
Continue Parikrama. Walk through Dzutruphung & Darchen. Drive to Tirthapuri. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 13: |
Drive to Toling (Guge). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 14: |
Trip to Tsaparang & visit Guge kingdom monument. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 15: |
Drive to Langchen River. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 16: |
Drive to Lake Mansoravar. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 19: |
Rest day. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 20: |
Drive to Paryang. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 21: |
Drive to Saga. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
Day 22: |
Drive via to Nyalam. Overnight in guest house. (B,L,D) |
Day 23: |
Drive to Zhangmu. Cross the friendship bridge and drive back to Kathmandu. (B) |
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