Experience the Unexplored
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Zhangmu
Trip Overview
Mount Kailash, 6,740m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual enter for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion – Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave. For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic ‘world pillar’ 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top live their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati. For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions. Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks.
Detailed Itinerary
Day
01
Arrive Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from Explorer Nepal will meet you at the airport and escort hotel. The representative will help you check into hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.
Check in and Overnight at the hotel.
Day
02
Kathmandu sightseeing tour
After breakfast at the hotel commence the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Bouddhnath Stupa. Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in Pagoda Style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds. Boudhnath: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal, Furthermore it is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Boudhanath is an imposing structure standing some 36 meters. The Stupa stands on the massive three level mandala style Platforms surrounded by colourful private family houses. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list this site is considered very much like Mecca for the Buddhists.
Room with Breakfast
Day
03
Drive to Kathmandu - Kerung
After Breakfast scenic drive via Langtang to Kerung Border. Our Representative will help you to help you to do all necessary formalities at Nepalese immigration, than cross the Nepal – Tibet Boader and drive around one Hour drive by jeep to Kerung. Kerung, the Tibet-Nepal border town, Its Altitude is 2,9 00 mts. You will stay here. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Room with Breakfast
Day
04
Drivet from Kerung - Nyalam
Spend the whole day at Nyalam for acclimatization. On this day we carry out acclimatization training as well. Nyalam , traditionally known as Tsongdu is a small Tibetan town near the Nepal border. It is the county seat of Nyalam County in Shigatse prefecture (part of the historical Tsang Province of the old Tibet). It is 35 km from Zhangmu town in the same county, which is the point of entry to Nepal. Nyalam is situated at 3,750m above sea level. Once a town of stone buildings and tin roofs, it was nicknamed ‘The Gate of Hell’ by the Nepalese traders because the old trail between Nyalam and the Nepalese border was so treacherous to negotiate. Today Nyalam is fast growing little town made of concrete buildings located on the Friendship Highway between Lhasa and the Nepal border.
Room with Breakfast
Day
05
Drive Nyalam to Saga
After breakfast drive to Saga which will take almost 7 hrs (240 km). During the drive, you will pass through the first highest pass of Lalung La Pass (5000 m) and encounter superb view of Himalayas and natural beauty.
Room with Breakfast
Day
06
Drive Saga to Paryang
After breakfast drive to Paryang which will take almost 7–8 hrs (240 km). During the drive you can enjoy distance view of beautiful snow capped mountains and nomad people. Upon arrival at Paryang, check in at the Local Guest House.
Room with Breakfast
Day
07
Drive Paryang to Darchen
After breakfast, we depart for Darchen which is 45 kms. and takes 2 hours. This is a small village close to Mount Kailash. Mentally we prepare ourselves for the Parikarma of Mount Kailash next day. This is the day we reach to the point from where we get the first view of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
Room with Breakfast
Day
08
Drive Darchen to Chhu Gompa
Those who opt out of the Parikarma stay back at Darchen for two nights. Then we start the Parikarma (circumambulation) of the Lake Mansarovar to reach Chhu Gompa which is on the banks of Lake Mansarovar. The drive to Chhu Gompa is 280 kms. and takes 10 hours.
Room with Breakfast
Day
09
Drive Chhu Gompa / Tarboche / Dirapuk
Today is the day of Parikarma. In the morning we drive for Tarboche (8 kms, 30 minutes drive) from where we start our trek to Dirapuk. The trek distance is 18 kms. and takes 5 hrs.
Room with Breakfast
Day
10
Drive Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk
In the Morning we start our trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk. We trek through Drolma La Pass which is at an altitude of 5812m, the highest point in the course of our journey. This is the most challenging day for pilgrimage with the total distance of 22 kms and 9 hrs. trek.
Room with Breakfast
Day
11
Drive Zhuthulphuk to Paryang
In the morning after breakfast, we begin our journey back to Paryang. The distance to Paryang is 280 kms and takes about 11 hrs.
Room with Breakfast
Day
12
Drive Paryang / Saga / Nyalam
Breakfast at the hotel. After the breakfast drive to Nyalam.
Room with Breakfast
Day
13
Drive Nyalam / Kerung / Langtang / Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel in the morning drive Kerung (Nepal/China border) where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu. As Time allow you to do some Shopping. You will be free after Arrival at Kathmandu. Farewell dinner with cultural dance show at local restaurant.
Room with Breakfast and Dinner
Day
14
Departure
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to international airport fly to home. We ensure that you will leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime. Our representative from Expert Asian Tours will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home.
Breakfast
What's Included
- Meet, assisted upon arrival at the airport by our office representative.
- All arrival and departure transfers as per the itinerary by a/c vehicles.
- Nights twin/double room accommodation hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast
- Tibet simple Guest house with Breakfast, Kora will be at Tented camp.
- Mineral water throughout the Kailash Yatra.
- All the Transfer by Private Jeep
- All the sightseeing with Englisch guide
- Support truck to carry luggage, food and equipment etc.
What's Excluded
- Tibet / Chinese Visa fee [as above].
- All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
- Personal call from Mobile phones, there will be charge as per the use.
- Personal use of pony/porter during Parikarma [Kora] & Tipping.
- Service which are not mentioned above
Additional Information
It is one of the moderate types trekking, because you are going above the 4156 meters at high. That’s why before you decide to do this trek you have to do some training. You will be walking 5 to 8 hrs a day; you need to have very good shoes. As you are going every day 500 to 1000 meters of altitude, you have to drinks lots of Water. During your trek you might get altitude sickness. Please read the symptoms of altitude sickness. If you have symptoms of ATS please tell our guide, so that he can take care of you.
List of things you need to bring: Dawn Jacket-1, Wind Proof-1, Gore-Tex-1, T-Shirt-4/6, Socks-4/6, Hat-1, Woolen Hat-1, Gloves-1pair, Trekking Boot-1Pair, Hiking shoe or Plipflop-1Pair, Raincoat-1, Water Bottle(1/2ltrs), Sunglass-1, Sun lotion, Towel, Thormel Trouser-2 pairs, Pool over-1, Sleeping Bag-1.
Best Months to do this trek: Middle of September – November, Feb- April.
Rhododendron: Middle of March – April.
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