Kailash Mansarovar Tour from Nepal

The exceptional 9 days Kailash Mansarovar tour itinerary begins from today with a long enchanting drive along the green hilly road of Nepal. From Kathmandu, the long scenic Highway of Pasang Lhamu will travel us past Trishuli River. Eventually, we will travel past the rural air of Rani Pauwa and Dhunche where we can see the sweeping views of Annapurna, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Langtang from our windows. The highway’s tarmac road will soon give way to the dirt road that leads us down to the Rasuwa Village of Syabrubesi. Driving through the enchanting Langtang National Park territory now, we will cross Timure, and Ghatte Khola. We will go through the immigration check here after which we will reach the Rasuwagadhi border post. Here, our Nepali and Tibetan guides will finalize the final arrangements. We will now step inside Tibetan land where our Tibetan guide after receiving us will drive us for two more hour to Kerung town. We kindly request you to rest and sleep early for our quick adaptation to the Tibet atmosphere. Activity: 8 Hrs Drive Max. Altitude: 3,000m/9,843ft. Kerung Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

From Kerung, the vast Tibetan Highway will lead us over the two towering Passes of Thong La (5153 m) and then Lalung La (5030 m). we will take some moments at these passes to look at the stunning features of Shishapangma (8027 m) and Gaurishankar (7181 m). Once down the pass, we will drive past Peiku Tso/Lake. We will then follow the guidance of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) and reach the well-built bridge that takes us across to Saga. We can stay to sleep in Saga or continue a bit further to ease our journey for the next day. If we choose to proceed, we will pass through Old Dzongba and Dargyeling Gompa and reach Paryang town where we will rest our tired bodies for a peaceful night. Activity: 6 Hrs Drive Max. Altitude: 4,750m/15,584ft. Paryang town Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

From Paryang, Horchu River will direct us to a Chinese military check post. Once our paperwork is thoroughly assessed by the officials, we will resume our travel and ascend the 5211 m high Mayumla Pass. The 7694 m high Gurla Mandhata/Naimonanyi Peak seem very adorable from here. Now a two more hour drive from the pass and we will be at the Lake Mansarovar where we will have the grand Kailash right in front of our very eyes for the first time in our Kailash Mansarovar tour from Nepal. Activity: 5 Hrs Drive Max. Altitude: 4,600m/15,092ft. Mansarovar Lake Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

After an early morning wake up call, we will get the water from the lake Mansarovar and get ready for the puja ceremony by the lake shore. Please remember that direct immersion in the lake is now not allowed. We will pray through Havans and Yagyas for our ancestors and also for the guided future for us. Afterward, you can choose to take a bus or jeep ride around the lake for its kora or parikrama which may take around 2 to 3 hours. You can also choose to explore the Chiu Gompa and its hot spring. Then, we will move ahead towards Darchen situated right below Kailash. Within two hours, we will resting at the hotel in Darchen where our guide will tell us all about the Kailash Parikrama that we will be beginning from tomorrow. He will also tell you about the hiring options of yakman, porters or horses for the Kailash Kora. If you want to use this option, then he will pre-organize their service today. Note Please know that the Lake Mansarovar Kora by jeep or bus cost, the Chiu Gompa visit cost, and the hiring price for the horses or porters are not part of our service cost. Activity: 2Hrs Drive Max. Altitude: 4,670m/15,322ft. Darchen Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

The prestigious moment of beginning the Kailash parikrama is upon us. The walk today will be quite gentle allowing us to take our time. At first, our vehicle from Darchen will take us to the Tarboche Gate. The five-colored prayer flags shine its poles which is erected and changed every year during the colorful Saga Dawa Festival.This entrance gate for Hindus is the Yama Dwar, the gate watched over by Lord Yama, the god of Death, where only the pure of heart are believed to pass. After circling this gate, we will proceed through its threshold where we will meet our hired yaks or horses to carry us forward, while those without arrangements will trek on foot. We will pass by the unusual Tibetan Sky Cremation Site after which we will advance to Lhachu Valley. If the weather and the sky is very clear and azure, we may have the quick spectacle of western side of Kailash. Eventually, Dirapuk Monastery will be reached where we will have to make our sleep arrangements at its basic hostel-style guesthouse. If all the beds in the guesthouse are occupied, we may have to make our night arrangements in the tent. The northern face of Kailash will however keep shimmering right in front of us. Activity: 5-6 Hrs Trek Max. Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft. Dirapuk Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Deepening our spiritual path, we will take on the second day of Kora and confront the challenge of Dolma La pass today. An 8 km upward climb awaits us followed by the 5 km descent. Please be informed that you can do the horse riding on the pass but at the steep sections you may have to get off. Advancing forward, we will pass by the Shiva Tsal cemetery (5330 m), where we will leave personal old belongings behind to release our past. Then, the glacial trail up ahead will eventually lead us atop the Pass- the residence of Goddess Tara. Afterward, we will climb down through the Gauri Kunda (5608 m) Lake where we can bathe and gather its water for purification. Continuing on, we will walk by the Axe of Karma that cut off our bind with the past bad actions. Finally, we will be on a relatively flat ground till w are at the guesthouse of the Zutulpuk monastery. Activity: 8-9 Hrs Hike Max. Altitude: 5,630m/18,471ft. Dolma La Pass Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

The Kailash parikrama ends today as we walk for another two hours to reach Darchen through Barkha Plain. From here, our vehicle will proceed back to Saga through Lake Mansarovar, Mayum La Pass, and Paryang once again. Activity: 9 Hrs Trek Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

From Saga, we will once again travel alongside the picturesque Lake Peiku Tso. Then one more time, we will cross the massive heights of Lalung and Thong La Passes before we arrive at Kerung to its well-known comfort. Activity: 5 Hrs Drive Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Guest House

Early with the sunrise, we will leave Kerung and drive to Rasuwagadhi where we will parts with our Tibetan guide. Then our Nepali team will carry us forward though Ghatte Khola immigration to Timure, Syabrubesi and finally to Kathmandu. Activity: 8 Hrs Drive Max. Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft. Kathmandu Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel