In the remote corner of the exotic west of Tibet, the pristine Mount Kailash (6714 meters) dominates the entire region’s landscape. The celestial beauty of Mt. Kailash is not only fascinating, it is also the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon religions from around the world. For all four religions, Mount Kailash is the spiritual epicenter. Every year, thousands of devotees make the pilgrimage to the holy Mt. Kailash for spiritual purification.
Hindus pay reverence to Mount Kailash as a throne of Lord Shiva, the great Tirtha and the ultimate pilgrimage site on earth. It is considered most auspicious to make a religious pilgrimage around its fifty-three kilometers circuit which is also known as Kailash Parikrama.
In fact, the entire region of Mt. Kailash has religious significance. The region also includes the two turquoise-blue, pristine high-altitude lakes of Mansarovar and Rakshesa.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is mainly known for two things: doing a parikrama of Mount Kailash and taking a holy dip in the Mansarovar Lake. These are said to relieve pilgrims of any sins and bringing salvation to them.
Today, will start our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa by flight.
Upon arrival at Lhasa airport, our representative will meet you and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Included Meal [D]
After breakfast at Hotel, you will be meeting local guide in your hotel lobby and proceed for Lhasa City tour which include:
Arc of Tibet, the world culture heritage - Potala Palace: was the residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. It is now a museum and World Heritage Site. The palace is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara.
See pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Enter inside Jokhang Temple to see the holist statue of Buddha.
Barkhor Bazar : Barkhor Bazaar is one of the most famous of all places to go shopping in Lhasa. This circuitous street, that encompasses the world famous Jokhang Temple, is the best place to go to get authentic, local-made souvenirs from Tibet. One of the oldest streets in Lhasa, Barkhor Street was developed along with the Jokhang Temple in the early part of the seventh century.
Included Meal [B, L, D]
After breakfast in hotel, check out and proceed for Shigates via Gyantse which is 370 kms drive.
Gangbala Pass to view Yamdrok Lake and Mt. Naiqinkangsang.
View Korola Glacier on the roadside.
Manak Dam Lake, hanging pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass.
Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbun stupa.
Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.
Visit traditional Barley Mill.
After Breakfast, proceed for Everest Base Camp. 340 kms.
Visit the home of Panchan Lama – Tashilunpo Monastery.
Tsola Pass (4600m), Gyatsola Pass (5248m)
View the panorama of Himalaya at Kyawula Pass (5180m)
Drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp.
Getting closer to Mt. Everest peak.
The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permit at the lodging area.
After breakfast in hotel, check out and proceed for Saga which is 460 kms drive.
Sunrise of Everest Peak at lodging area if weather permit.
View of the worlds’ 14th highest peak Mt. Shishapangma 8012m.
View Beautiful Turquoise Lake Peiku Tso (4590m)
Chance to see wild animals like wild monkey, antelope etc.
After breakfast, check out and proceed for Darchen via Mansarovar lake. 450 kms drive.
The sunning view of the Saga valley between Gangdise Range and Himalaya Range. View the beautiful grassland and local villages, cross the Mayomla Pass (5112m).
Far view of Mt. Naimonany (7694m)
Pass by holy Mansarovar. Arrive at the southern foot of Mt. Kailash. (Precious snow mountain).
Take environment friendly bus from Darchen to Sarshung Valley. Meet Yak and porter at Sarshung Village (the cost of hiring yaks, horses and porters are not included in the package).
Around 11 kms trek from Sarshung village to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu valley and rivers.
See both west and north face of mountain Kailash today.
Visit Drirapuk Monastery.
Included Meals : [B, L, D]
Trek over Dromala Pass, the highest pass of the Kora.
Break in a teahouse on the way.
Meet the locals prostrating in the Kora Path.
You can see beautiful Kadoe lake when walk downhill.
Visit Zutulpuk Monastery.
Trek 7 kms to Zongto where you can take bus to Darchen.
Along the Kora, you can see piles of Mani Stones.
Ending the Trek around noon, rest in the lodging place.
Optional – Taking bath in Lake Mansarovar and enjoy hot spring.
Drive to Saga via Lake Mansarovar
Upon arrival at Saga, check in you hotel and rest.
After breakfast at hotel, check out and proceed for Shigatse.
Upon arrival at Shigatse, check in hotel and rest.
Follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa.
Platform to view the vast Yalong River bed.
Visit Water Mill making Tibetan Incense material.
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and you will be transferred to Lhasa airport for your flight to Kathmandu.
Cost Includes:
1. Arrival & departure transfers by coach
2. Tibet side: accommodation in
a. Pokhara 5 star hotel
b. Jomson – OM Lodge
c. Lhasa: 5 star hotel
d. Xigate: Best Available 4/5 star hotel
e. Saga: Best Available 3 star hotel
f. Darchen: Best Available 3 star hotel
g. Manasarovar / During trek: Best Available Guest House / Mud House
3. Pure vegetarian meals (all 3 meals during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra)
4. English speaking Tibetan guide
5. Basic first-aid kit.
6. A team of professionals (Tour Manager, Tour guide, Sherpa etc.)
7. One duffle bag, One back pack, One cap, One passport holders, One water proof windcheater jacket as a souvenir gift from our company
8. Nepali Sherpa and our tour manager will join you from Shigaste.
9. Pilgrimage Visa fee in included BUT China Visa fee in NOT Included.
Airport transfers by coach, Lhasa to Mansarovar Lake and back to Lhasa by 25 to 29 seater coaches (20 to 24 pax in one coach). Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu by flight and a separate truck is used for luggage, food and all camping gears including staff.
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