Mt. Kailash (6714 m) - also known as Tise, Kailasa or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows) has since time immemorial been celebrated in many eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis-mundi. As the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains, and the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of the Dyani Buddhas & Boddhisatvas .… The Wheel of Life.
For the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansorovar forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual pursuit. And for the adventure-lovers it offers rugged beauty, remoteness and solitude. The June tour visits Kailash during the annual Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey rightly called `once-in-a-lifetime'.
Best Season
April-November
Trekking Itinerary
Day 01
Meet at Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 03
Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3,750m): We start our journey at early morning from our office. We will have a break fast at Dhulikhel after one and half hour drive. After driving at down hill river valley of Sunkoshi and Bhotekoshi. We arrive at the border about 11:00 am. After immigration formalitie at the Nepal side you will drive further to Zhangmu. Here are also immigration formalities from the Chinese side. From Zhangmu drive further to nylam for 2 and half hour. Overnight in Guest house.
Day 04
Acclimatization at Nyalam (3,750m) Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05
Nyalam to Saga (4,640m): (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 245 km): On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night
Day 06
Saga to Paryang (4,540m) 230 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
Day 07
Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4540m): The longest driving day (277km) starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover
Day 08
Rest day in Manasarovar(4540m) : The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala , Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. After lunch we will drive around Manasarovar Lake for 3-4 hours for parikrama.
Day 09
Manasarovar to Tarchen (4700 m): After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will drive towards Tarchen.
Day 10
Tarchen to Dira Puk (5000m): After early breakfast, depart to Tarboche (starting point for Kailash Parikrama). It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Mt kailash will be kept on appearing.
Day 11
Cross Dolmala pass and trek down to Zuthul Puk: Continue Parikrama over Dolmala pass ( 5650m) this day is Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra: Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles . The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).
Day 12
Zuthal Puk – Tarchen – Manasarovar (4540m)
After early breakfast, trek further for 10 km. (4 - 5 hrs) to arrive at the ending point of Parikrama where jeeps shall be waiting to drive the pilgrims back to Manasarovar.
Day 13
Manasarovar- Paryang (4540m) drive for aprox, 8 – 9 hours. Overnight in Guest house of tented Camp.
Day 14
Paryang to Saga (4640m) Drive to Saga aprox 8-9 hours overnight at Guest house of tented Camp.
Day 15
Saga to Nyalam: Drive to Nyalam aprox 8-9 hour, overnight at Guest house.
Day 16
Nyalam to Kathamndu: Drive back to Kathmandu which will take you aprox. 8 hour.
Day 17
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with nepali dinner, hotel
Day 18
Final departure, transfer to airport
Cost in Standard Tour
Cost in Deluxe Tour
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 1600.00
1 - 7 Pax
US $ 1900.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 1550.00
8- 15 Pax
US $ 1825.00
16 & more
US $ 1500.00
16 & more
US $ 1775.00
Cost Includes :
2 night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing with guide.
All accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
All meals normally veg meal
Tea and coffee.
Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal].
Tents, sleeping mats and camping gears.
All entrance fees in Tibet with sightseeing.
Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers
English speaking guide in Tibet.
All the staffs with their insurance (Cook, kitchen boy, helping sherpa and one Nepali and one Tibetan guide)
All trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.
Cost Excludes:
Using extra nights in lodge (exccept the mentioned on itinerary).
Yak/porter for personal using
Bar bill.
Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
Nepal re-entry visa Only for NRIs & European, Americans
