Kailash Mannsarovar , an imposing 21,778-feet tall, the magnificent and majestic more than just a mountain. It is an holy journey located in the Himalayan mountain ranges of the remote Southwestern corner of Tibet. Kailash is not just one of the highest parts of the world and the source of four mighty rivers of Asia — the Brahmaputra, the Sutlej, Ganges and the Indus — but it’s also one of the most significant spiritual spots in the world, revered by millions of people from different religions across the world.
Day 01Arrival
Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport, our representative witll assist and transfer to Hotel. Checkin followed by short briefing about Kailash Mansarovar. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.
Day 02 Sightseeing and fly to Nepalgunj
After breakfast sightseeing visit to Pashupatinath Temple. Check out from hotel and drive to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic flight to Nepalgunj . Transfer to hotel in Nepalgunj . Rest and overnight.
Day 03 Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot/ Helicopter to Hilsa & Drive to Taklakot
Breakfast and drive to take a scenic flight to Simikot. Rest and acclimitize for few hours at Simikot. Take Helicopter flight to Hilsa. Arrive at Hilsa( documents arrangement by our representative to enter Tibet side - in group). Packed Lunch served. From Hilsa drive to Taklakot . Rest at teahouse . Dinner and overnight.
Day 04 Taklakot
Breakfast and entire day free for acclimatization. Short treks will be taken in preparation for the Kailash Yatra. Lunch served at teahouse . Dinner and overnight .
Day 05 Drive to Manasarovar Lake
Breakfast and drive to holy Mansarovar Lake (90 kms ). Witness the first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake after long drive around of 3 hrs. Stop at bus parking stand . Groups guided by guide and follow his instructuion . Walk few minutes to take a holy bath at bank of lake . Perform Puja, Parikrama round of Mansarovar lake. Served packed lunch . Later return back to Mansarovar lake side lodge. Dinner and overnight .
Day 06 First Day of Outer Kora - Visit Ashtapad Trek to Dirapuk
After breakfast visit Ashtapad(if the Chinese government allows) . It is almost 20 minutes drive . From Ashtapad you can see a best & closest view of Mount Kailash. You can take your time for pooja. Later drive to Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. Served packed lunch. Take a start of treking the Kora of Kaliash . Trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is 12 kms trek (5-6 hrs) with North face view of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsha).
Note: Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen / Mansarovar and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Overnight stay Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge or Mud house built on the way during Parikrama travelers.
Day 07 Second Day of Outer Kora - On to Zuthulpuk with Trek to Dolma La Pass
Breakfast and trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek) . This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk. Overnight at Zuthulpuk.
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Mansarovar or Darchen.
Day 08 Drive to Hilsa-Simikot via Taklakot
Breakfast and after short Trek (2 hrs), we will reach Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting. From there drive to Hilsa. Served packed lunch and take a flight to Simikot via Taklakot. Stay at Mansarovar guest house at Simikot .
Day 09 Fly back to Nepalgunj / Kathmandu
Breakfast and fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj. (or proceed to Lucknow by Road on own ) Then fly back to Kathmandu . Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 10 Departure
Breakfast and timely transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport.
3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu hotel in DBL/TWN sharing at 3 star Hotel.
1 night accommodation in Nepaljung hotel in DBL/TWN sharing .
Accommodation in teahouses /lodge during Mansarover journey in sharing basis in Full board vegetrain meals.
Pick up & drop transfers in Kathmandu
One half-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu .
Necessary arrival / departure transfers in Nepalgunj (very normal vehicle available here).
Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu air ticket (fixed wing - Yeti Air OR Buddha Air)
Nepalgunj - Simikot - Nepalgunj air ticket (Fixed wing - Twin Otter aircraft OR Dornier).
Simikot - Hilsa - Simikot by Helicopter (only 4 to 5 persons can be carried at a time)
Domestic airport taxes (all sectors)
Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
All vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on the tour.
Transportation in Tibet by Private luxury coach.
Tour around Lake Mansarovar on vehicle.
English speaking guide
All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments
Yaks and Yak men during the Parikrama to carry foods and kitchen equipments of our company.
Oxygen for emergency use , Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
International Air fare
Travel insurance and Insurance for emergency helicopter rescue & evacuation service
Personal expenses
Horse Riding expenses during the Parikrama
Tip for guide & driver
Extra accommodation charge in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa if flight is cancelled due to bad weather (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
Entrance fees in applicable areas
Government taxes and other charges .
Hotel / Teahouses