Kailash / Manasarovar (Yatra) Trek

Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m) , the famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multi armed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.

Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m), where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

The 53 Km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet's pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travellers to Western Tibet. It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation Or Nirvana.

DAY 01 : Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu – Kodari . Walk to The Friendship Bridge and drive uphill to Zhangmu . After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam . O/nt at
Htl Nyalam or similar . (153 Kms / 6-7 Hrs)

DAY 02 : Stay at Nyalam (3750m) for acclimatization . The Group will be taken for a 3 hrs Trek in Nyalam . O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar.

DAY 03 : Drive Nyalam – Saga (4600m – 240 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs) . O/nt at Guest House.

DAY 04 : Drive to Paryang (4750m - 255 Kms / 5-6 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Paryang.

DAY 05 : Drive to Hor-Quo (4560m – 223 Kms / 5-6 Hrs ). Camp at the banks of Lake Manasarovar .

DAY 06 : AM Lake Manasarovar Parikarma (4520m -115 Kms / 4-5 Hrs.) PM Drive to Darchen (4620m). O/nt at Guest House.

DAY 07 : Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailash . The Group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. O/nt at Guest House.

DAY 08 : Drive ahead of Tarboche – to the trek starting point of Kailash Parikarma (13 Kms) Trek to Dirapuk (4860m – 7 Kms) approx 5 – 6 Hrs. Trek . Camp .

DAY 09 : Trek to Zuthul Puk (4760m – 18 Kms). approx 9-10 Hrs. Trek. Camp

DAY 10 : End Kailash Kora (10 Kms) approx 3 - 4 Hrs Trek . Drive to Paryang (270 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Htl Paryang .

DAY 11 : Drive to Saga ( 255 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Guest House.

DAY 12 : Drive to Nyalam. (240 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar

DAY 13 : Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu .

DEPARTURE DATES ex – Kathmandu

DEPARTURES : Every Saturday from April – November

Kathamndu – Lhasa – Kathmandu Flight : USD 273 + $ 43 Additional.

KAILASH PACKAGE INCLUDES : Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu Transfer by Coach , 4500 Model Japanese Landcruiser ( 4 person in 1 Jeep Basis) on Tibet side , Support Truck , English Speaking Tibetan Guide , Accommodation at Guest Houses & Camping as per Itinerary , Trekking Staff comprising of 1 Nepali Team Leader , Cooks and Sherpas , Full board vegetarian meals , Camping equipment comprising of Two-men tents / mattress / Dining & Kitchen Tents , Toilet Tents , Tables & Chairs , Gamow Bag , Oxygen, Satellite Phone , Yaks & Yak-men for porterage during Kailash Kora,All permits and Tibet /China Visa fee .

COST EXCLUDES : Urgent Tibet Visa Fee (US$17 if applicable) , Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance, Evacuation Cost, Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage on The Arniko Highway ($10-$15 pp) and Expenses of personal nature.