- Nepal
- 11 Days
A Sacred Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet
- Multi Destination Journey
- Cultural Immersion
- 11 days; 10 nights
- 2 to 10 travelers
- Begins & ends in Kathmandu
At a Glance
Creature comforts
Physical activity
Ground support
Terrain
- Mountains
- Rivers
- Lakes
Practicalities
- For ages 18+
- Fluent english spoken
Activities
- Camping
- Mountaineering
- Meditation
- Local festivals
- Historic sites
- Indigenous culture
Your Local Expert
Friendship World TreksI am Nima Tamang and I love Trekking, Mountaineering, Volunteering! I am an adventure seeker and outdoor activities are my passion. I am very experienced in Trekking, Climbing, but also in natural good producing. I am passionate about offering knowledge and new experiences to people. I have also been awarded for my activities and gained a prize in some competitions! Trekking & Hiking, Climbing is a hobby that I do almost every weekend. I want to share this experience with you all. I am associated with a Trekking Agency and community NGO since 2002 in Nepal. Originally, I am from the Eastern part of Nepal-Mount Everest region where my ancestral belongs to. I have been organizing Trekking, Tours & Other Activities from Asian countries, American, European universities and All over the World. Whereas our 10% profit from Trekking and other activities that each earnings goes to the quality education of children from marginalized communities through Friendship Society Nepal.read more
The Journey
Drive Kathmandu - Kyirung
You will be driven from Kathmandu to the Nepal-Tibet border along a scenic highway. After immigration formalities at the border, you will meet your Tibetan guide and driver. After some briefing you will be driven to a guest house where you will sleep overnight.
Rest Day in Kyirung
Today, you will acclimatize in Kyirung before further driving. The afternoon is free to explore! You will sleep overnight in the guest house again.
Drive Kyirung to Saga/4450m- 232 km
Today, you will set off on your first long drive through desert terrain. You'll pass nomad camps, sheep and yak herds, and famous mountains such as Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and Langtang Himal. You will drive past Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). You will cross the river Brahmaputra ( “Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan ) to reach Saga (4600m). You will stay overnight in a guest house.read more
Saga to Paryang (4558m) to Mansarovar (4600m) 507 km 8-9 hrs
With views of mountains in distance, you will pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching Paryang. After several hours of driving, you will get your first glimpse of Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarover. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on its North West shore. From this vantage point, you can also see majestic Mount Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakchyas. You will sleep overnight in a guest house.read more
Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km
After spending some peaceful hours at the shores of sacred Lake Manasarovar with views of the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata (7694m) just across the lake, you will be driven 40 km to Darchen, the base for Mt. Kailash. The Kora, or circumambulation is 53 km in total and can be completed in three days. You will sleep overnight in a guest house.
Trek to Dira-Puk/5000m
Today, you will walk along beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls. The 15 km trail takes almost 7 hrs. You will sleep overnight in a guest house.
Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hrs, 550m ascent, 600m descent.
Today will be the hardest but holiest day of your pilgrimage trek. You will cross Dolma La pass at 5670m. Once you reach the top, you will make a holy offering and sit down for meditation. By the late afternoon, you will arrive at Zuthul Puk where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles. You will sleep overnight in a guest house.
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga
Today you will complete the kora and drive to Lake Manasarovar and on to Saga. You will sleep overnight in a guest house.
Drive back to Kyirung O/N at Guest House
Today you will drive back to Kyirung and sleep overnight in a guest house.
Kyirung to Kathmandu 150 km
Today you will be driven to the Nepal-Tibet border where you will complete the immigration formalities and arrive back in Kathmandu.
Departure to your destination.
Today you will depart or continue on to your next adventure.
Included
Cost Includes
SERVICE INCLUDES:- 1. Hotel/Guest House Accommodation as per program 2. Private Transportation by Van 3. All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking permit 4. English speaking Tibetan Guide 5. All Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary. 6. Meal plan on B/B Basis
Not Included
COST EXCLUDES:
Nepal re-entry visa fees Lunch and Dinner Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket Insurance of any kind Expenses of personal nature Emergency evacuation Cost.
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