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Kailash Pilgrimage
 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.
I. Via Zhangmu (14 days/13 nights)
(Category - Moderate)
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Day 01:
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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)
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Day 02:
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Drive to Peigo-Tso
(4,850m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 03:
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Drive to Saga (4,640m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 04: |
Drive to Paryang (4,540m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 05:
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Drive to Manasarovar
(4,700m) Overnight in Camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 06:
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Full day Excursion to Lake
Manasarover (4,700m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 07:
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Drive up to starting point
of Kailash Parikarma. Start trek to Dira Puk (4,909m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 08: |
Continue Parikrama over
Dromala Pass (5,650m) to Zuth Puk. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 09:
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End Kailash Parikrama near
Darchen (4,700m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 10:
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Drive to Paryang (4,540m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 11: |
Drive to Saga (4,640m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 12:
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Drive to Peigo- Tso
(4,850m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 13:
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Drive to Naylam (3,800m).
Overnight in a guest house. (B,L,D)
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Day 14:
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Drive to Kodari. Cross the
border and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel. (B)
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 II. Via west
Nepal (20days/19 nights)
(Category - Strenuous)
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Day 01:
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Transfer to domestic
airport and fly to Nepalgunj (1 hr). Transfer to your
hotel. (D) |
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Day 02:
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Transfer to the airport and
fly to Simikot (50 mins) (2,910m) & commence trek to
Majhgaon (2,270m).Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 03: |
Trek to Khermi (2,690m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 04:
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Trek to Yangar (2,850m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 05: |
Trek to Torea. Overnight in
camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 06: |
Trek to Palbang (3,380m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 07:
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Trek to base of Nara La
(4,330m). Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 08:
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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) |
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Day 09:
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Rest day in Purang for
acclimatization. (B,L,D) |
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Day 10:
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Drive to Mansarovar Lake
(4,700m). Visit Chiu Gompa. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 11:
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Drive to Darchen. Overnight
in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 12:
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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) |
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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) |
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Day 14:
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Continue Parikrama. Walk
along Zhong Chu river and continue on to Darchen. Drive
to Mansarovar Lake. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 15:
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Drive to Sher. Walk to
Hilsa. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 16:
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Trek to Torea. Overnight in
camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 17:
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Trek to Salle Khola.
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 18:
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Trek to Dharapuri.
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 19:
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Trek to Simikote (2,910m).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 20:
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Fly to Nepalgunj. Transfer
to a hotel. After lunch, transfer back to the airport
and fly back to Kathmandu. (B,L) |
III. Lhasa and Mt.
Kailash (23 days/22
nights)
(Category - Strenuous)
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Day 01:
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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. |
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Day
02-03:
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Guided tours of Potala
Palace, Norbhulinkha Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera
Monastery and Barkhor bazaar. (B) |
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Day 04: |
After
breakfast, drive to Gyantse. Overnight at the Hotel
Gyantse. (B)
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Day 05:
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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)
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Day 06:
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Drive to Saga. Overnight in
camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 07: |
Drive to Samsang. Overnight
in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 08:
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Drive to Darchen. Overnight
in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 09:
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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) |
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Day 12:
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Continue Parikrama. Walk
through Dzutruphung & Darchen. Drive to Tirthapuri.
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 13:
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Drive to Toling (Guge).
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 14:
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Trip to Tsaparang & visit
Guge kingdom monument. Overnight in camp. (B,L,D)
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Day 15:
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Drive to Langchen River.
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 16:
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Drive to Lake Mansoravar.
Overnight in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 19:
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Rest day. Overnight in
camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 20:
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Drive to Paryang. Overnight
in camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 21:
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Drive to Saga. Overnight in
camp. (B,L,D) |
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Day 22:
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Drive via to Nyalam.
Overnight in guest house. (B,L,D) |
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Day 23:
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Drive to Zhangmu. Cross the
friendship bridge and drive back to Kathmandu. (B)
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