Trip Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Welcome and assistance on arrival at Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Hotel check in. Overnight stay at Hotel Manang or Similar.
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu - (B): After Breakfast at Hotel. Full day sightseeing including Visit 2000 years old Buddhist shrine Swyambhunath, situated on the top of the hill west of the city the most popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the "Monkey Temple". There are many small buildings and shrines down the hillside behind Swayambhunath. Explore the colorful Kathmandu Durbar Square - The Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu, Temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple, 17th century temple known for colorfully painted erotic carvings, Kasthmandap temple a three story temple built from a single tree in 12th century. Afternoon Sightseeing tour around Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means "city of beauty". Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BC.
Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla's Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel Manang or Similar.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Nagarkot - (B): After Breakfast at Hotel we Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Afternoon Sightseeing tour around.
After lunch transfer to Nagarkot that lies 35 km east of the Kathmandu city located at the elevation of 7200 ft., which offers 200 miles panorama of the Himalayas of Mt. Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west, Arrive Nagarkot, Hotel Check in. Watch the Sunset and Himalayan views. Overnight stay at Hotel Viw point or Similar.
Day 04: Nagarkot - Kathmandu - (B): Morning wake up call for sunrise and Himalayan views in Nagarkot. After Breakfast transfer to Kathmandu on the way back to Kathmandu visit Bhaktapur also known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD visit Nyatapola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Overnight stay at Hotel Manang or Similar.
Day 05: Drive Kathmandu - Kyirung - (B): We drive from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet border along a scenic highway. After immigration formalities at the border, you meet our Tibetan guide & driver. After some briefing we drive to O/N at Guest House.
Day 06: Rest Day in Kyirung - (B): Acclimatize in Kerong before further driving. Free afternoon look around. O/n at Guest house.
Day 07:
Drive Kyirung to Saga / 4,450 m - 232 km - (B): First day with a long drive on the desert terrain. Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing river Brahmaputra ( "Yarling Tsangpo" in Tibetan ) to reach Saga (4600m). O/n in guest house.
Day 08:
Saga to Paryang (4,558m) to Mansarovar (4,600m) 507 km 8-9 hrs - (B): Watching the mountains in distance and driving through road we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching to Paryang.. Offering the first view of mt kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of drive. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can have a glimpse of majestic Mount Kailash. Manasarovar , the highest fresh water lake with turquoise complexion - surrounded by mt Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata and Lake Rakchyas is simply heavenly. O/n at tented camp or a guesthouse.
Day 09:
Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km - (B): After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata 7694m just across the lake, we drive 40 km to Darchen which serves as the base for Mt kailashkora ( circumambulation). The Kora is 53 km in total and completed in three days. O/n in a guesthouse.
Day 10:
Trek to Dira-Puk / 5,000m - (B): It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky. The 15 km trail takes almost 7 hrs. O/n intented camp/Guest house.
Day 11: Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hrs, 550m ascent, 600m descent - (B): Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek , cross Dolma La pass at 5670 m. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthul Puk where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles. O/N at local guest house/Tented camp.
Day 12:
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga - (B):Complete the kora and drive to back to Saga. O/n in Guest house.
Day 13:
Drive back to Kyirung (232km) 6-7 hr. - (B):
Day 14:
Kyirung to Kathmandu 150 km - (B): Driving further to Nepal Tibet border, complete the immigration formalities, get your Nepal visa. Say good bye to your Tibetan guide and driver. You will be received by our guide from Kathmandu and drive to Kathmandu. End of the services.
Day 15:Departure - (B):Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.
Servcie Includes
* Yak and Yak man during the Kora
* Cook and Sherpa Staff from Kathmandu if we camp
* Supporting Truck (above 2 pax) if we camp
* All private transport.
* All Sight seeing in Nepal and Tibet with entrance fee.
* All Hotels in Nepal with Breakfast.
* All Guest House in Kailash with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
* An English Speaking Guide.
* Tibet Visa / Permit fee. (If American and Canadian Passport Holder extra US$ 90.00 Per person).
Servcie Excludes
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Travel and personal Expenses
* Medical fee if Emergency
* Insurance of any kind.
* Hiring porter/ horse
* Portable oxygen cylenders in of emergency
* Rescue and Evacuation Service
* Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc.
Packing list
* 1 warm down jacket
* 1 pair of wind proof jacket and trouser
* Warm sleeping bag
* Warm and head cover hat / cap
* 2 pairs warm inside thermal
* 2 pairs warm trouser/ paint
* Warm but light waited sweeter or jacket
* 2/3 pairs light t-shirt
* 1 pair of light walking shoes for morning and evening walking / while stay at lodge side
* Another pair of water proof warm trekking shoes
* 3-4 pairs good and warm shocks
* Sun cream, sun glass
* Rain coat
* Trekking stick for 3 days Kailashparikrama (you can buy it in Darchen)
* Your regular using medicine
* Duffel bag to put your goods (This bag separately stay at bus and you will get it every evening) Company will provide.
* Small back carry bag (day bag)
* Water flash to put warm water throughout the tour
* Sun cream, Vick
* Sun glass
* Camera to take picture for your trip memory.
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