Kailash Tour for Nepali Pilgrims

Trip Duration 10 Days
Trip Grade Streneous

About Kailash Tour for Nepali Pilgrims

10 DAYS KAILASH TOUR BOTH WAY BY OVERLAND

Taking in view of the high veneration of the Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal for Lord Shiva and His consort Parvati/Shakti who reside in Mt Kailash, this Kailash tour for Nepali pilgrims has been designed exclusively for the pilgrims from Nepal so that they could easily undertake their long cherished pilgrimage to the abode of L

ord Shiva and Parvati.

Not only that, the Buddhists pilgrims also equally pay high reverence to Mt Kailash and Manasarovar. So, also a considerable number of the Nepali Buddhist pilgrims have been joining this tour with much devotion and willingness.

Every year, a big number of the Nepali pilgrims have been undertaking the holy pilgrimage to Mt Kailash and Manasarovar every year. Earlier, we used to operate the Kailash tour for Nepali pilgrims via Tatopani-Zhangmu transit point on an overland tour basis. This way, it used to be not only the shortest and fastest, but also economic in every sense for the Nepali pilgrims.

However, after the massive earthquake of the 25th of April 2015, as the main gateway to Mt Kailash called Tatopani-Zhangmu transit point got irreparably blocked, the overland Kailash tour could not be operated until very recently. It is only after the opening of the new transit point of Rasuwagadhi-Kerung by the Chinese authority effective from the month of September 2017, the Kailash tour for Nepali pilgrims is going to be operated, once again, effective from April 2018.

In fact, it is a big news for all the Nepali pilgrims. Tibet Kailash Treks Pvt. Ltd takes this opportunity to urge all pilgrims and devotees to join this special Kailash tour for Nepali pilgrims from April till September and cleanse your body both physically and spiritually for your divine satisfaction and contentment. We very well know your requirement and understand your sentiment how you wish to pay your special homage to Lord Shiva and Parvati. We are always with you in making your pilgrimage a great success. So, join us and let your dreams come true!

Trip Highlights

Colorful prayer flags beautifully flapping here and there, on the kora trail, on each Tibetan house, on each high pass and on each monastery
Highly scenic and rewarding overland tour to holy Kailash
Extremely picturesque drive on the Tibetan plateau,
Excellent road from the Nepal border to Kailash
Accompaniment of a good English speaking Tibetan guide throughout the tour
Good food (both veg & non-veg) available throughout the tour
Memorable 2½ day circumambulation (kora) around Mt Kailash on foot
Holy bath in the Manasarovar
No need for the camping gears and food load

Itinerary

1
Day 01: KATHMANDU – RASUWAGADHI (135 km) – KERUNG (18 km) – (3,200m:153 km/7-8 hrs)

Early morning, start a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kerong using about 50 km drive on the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway (Prithvi Highway). Then, continue drive with a right hand side turn to TRISHULI from where our uphill drive starts by using popularly used route by the trekkers going for the LANGTANG VALLEY & GOSHAINKUNDA exploration. We pass by DHUNCHE and SYABRUBESI townships on our way to RASUWAGADHI (Nepal side immigration point) and KERUNG (Tibet side immigration point). After completing custom and immigration formalities, our Tibetan guide will take you to the KERUNG township where we will have overnight in hotel/guest house.
- KERUNG
- FULL BOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
2
Day 02: KERONG – DZONGBA – (4,440 m: 310 km/ 6-7 hrs)

Today, we drive on the Tibetan plateau encountering a completely different landscape which is arid and rugged, but extremely scenic and colourful. Our drive passes by a beautiful lake called Peiku Tso (4,591 m) and reach SAGA (4,400 m) by crossing over the Brahmaputra river for the first time. After lunch there, we continue our drive to DZONGBA – a small growing Tibetan township – Overnight at guest house.
- DZONGBA
- FULL BOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
3
Day 03: DZONGBA – MANASAROVAR (4,560 m: 280 Km/ 5-6 hrs)

Scenic drive to Lake Mansarovar by crossing over the MAYUM LA (5,225 m). Also, en route, we pass by a beautiful lake called HANUMAN LAKE (Nyogze lake) – The Lake MANSAROVAR is believed to be created by the Brahma (the Hindu deity for creation) as a reflection of the depth of His soul – manas. Overnight at Lake Manasarovar – Overnight at guest house.
- MANASAROVAR
- FULL BOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
4
Day 04: MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN (4,500 m: 40 KM/ 1 hr)

AM: Since early morning, explore with puja and holy bath in MANASAROVAR with a visit to Chiu Gompa near by until the late afternoon. PM: Late afternoon, scenic drive to DARCHEN (4,560 m), the base camp area of MT KAILASH. Start preparation for the next 3 day trek (kora: circumambulation) around MT KAILASH– Overnight at guest house.
- DARCHEN
- FULL BOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
5
Day 05: START TREK AROUND MT KAILASH - DHIRAPHUK (4,900 m)

Morning drive to TARBOCHE (4,600 m: 7 km/45 min) where there is YAMA DWAR (taken as the door to heaven). Right here, SAGA DAWA festival (birth day celebration of Lord Buddha) is observed by the local Tibetans coming from different corners of Tibet. From here, by going through the YAMA DWARA, we start kora around MT KAILASH. The total distance of the circumambulation (kora) around Mt Kailash from DARCHEN to DARCHEN is of 53 km and overnight at DHIRA PHUK (10 km/5-6 hrs) – Overnight at tented guest house
- DHIRAPHUK
- FULLBOARD
- TENTED GUEST HOUSE
6
Day 06: TREK FROM DHIRAPHUK TO ZUTULPHUK (4,800 m: 18 km/7-8 hrs)

Today, better to start earlier so that we could over cross the high pass called DROLMA LA (5,600 m) before noon. There is a high chance of getting windy with bad weather after noon. Then, continue trek to ZUTULPHUK exploring GAURI KUNDA on the way. Today is the most challenging day with a long day walk. However, as it is a downhill walk from the DROLMA LA, it is comparatively easier. Overnight at tented guest house.
- ZUTULPHUK
- FULLBOARD
- TENTED GUEST HOUSE
7
Day 07: END TREK – DRIVE BACK TO MANASAROVAR

Continue walk until the mid day with about a 10 km walk (2-3 hrs) on the plane terrain. End trek at a point where our vehicle will be waiting to pick us up and drive to DARCHEN (8 km/45 min) on the plane terrain. Then, continue drive back to MANASAROVAR (1 hr) – Rest for recapitulation of the 3 day kora or stroll around with your own interest – Overnight at guest house.
- MANASAROVAR
- FULLBOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
8
Day 08: MANASAROVAR – SAGA (4,400 M: 480 km/6-7 hrs)

Today, we drive back to SAGA repeating the same way back via MAYUM LA, DZONGBA & PARYANG. This way back drive offers the 2nd time opportunity to enjoy the scenery both hand side of the road which some people might have missed because of their ill health earlier. Enjoy the photography and questions/answer session with your guide during your drive back. Overnight at SAGA at a guest house/hotel.
- SAGA
- FULLBOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
9
Day 09: SAGA – KERUNG: 170 km/4-5 hrs

We drive back to KERUNG with a left diversion from SAGA via Paiku Tso. This is the route, most people might not have really enjoyed because of their altitude sickness due to the 2nd day at a height of over 4,000 m. So, it offers an opportunity to re-enjoy the scenery all around this route with a frequent stops for photography and so on. Overnight at hotel/guest house.
- KERUNG
- FULLBOARD
- GUEST HOUSE
10
Day 10: KERUNG – KATHMANDU: 153 km/7-8 hrs

After necessary immigration formalities both at the Tibetan and Nepalese border sides, take a scenic way back drive to KATHMANDU using the same route you used earlier. Transfer to your hotel.
END OF THE TOUR.

NOTE: If any body wishes to stay longer in Kathmandu or take extra tour activities like tour to Pokhara, Chitwan Jungle Safari or River Rafting, please do contact us.
- KATHMANDU
- HALF BOARD

Cost Includes

NOTE: The price given in the price tag is based on 2 persons minimum basis. If your group is more than 3 or 4 persons, please see the cost details at its bottom.

Twin sharing accommodation in guest houses in all the places as per itinerary
Meal plan in on FULLBORD (all vegetarian meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner for spiritual reason) basis
Good English speaking Tibetan Guide throughout the tour
Transportation as per itinerary by good Jeep in Nepal and Van in Tibet for the group from 2-4 persons. For the group above 4 persons, good bus in Nepal and Tibet
Monastery entrance fees
Tibet Travel permit fee
Yak and Yak man (1 yak for 2 men’s luggage for kora)
Oxygen bottle (1 each: 800 ml)

Cost Excludes:

Tibet visa fee NRs 3,000 - 4000 net per person (extra payable)
All Insurances and rescue expenses
Extra costs due to natural or political disturbance which is beyond our control
Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, porter charges, etc.
All trekking camping arrangement like sherpa, cook, main meals, truck, equipments, etc.

FOR THE GROUP PRICES ABOVE 2 PERSONS, PLS SEE THE COST DETAILS AS FOLLOWS.

TOUR COST: (IN US$/NET PER PERSON)

LOW SEASON: APR, MAY, JUN & OCT – 2018

BASIS (pax: person)	Guest Houses/ FULLBOARD
02-03 pax	$ 2,240
04 pax	$ 1,520
05-09 pax	$ 1,380
10-abv pax	$ 1,080
Single supplement	$ 180

TOUR COST: (IN US$/NET PER PERSON)

HIGH SEASON: JULY, AUG & SEP – 2018

BASIS (pax: person)	Guest Houses/ FULLBOARD
02-03 pax	$ 2,440
04 pax	$ 1,620
05-09 pax	$ 1,480
10-abv pax	$ 1,180
Single supplement	$ 180

Useful info

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