Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the physical embodiment of the mythical Mt Meru, said to be the centre of the universe or ‘navel of the world’. Mt. Meru is depicted as a mandala, and its image occurs throughout both Buddhist and Hindu parts of Asia. Mt Kailas is holy to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailash is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake is the means or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailas Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre- Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailas as the soul of Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu, it is a domain of Shiva, It is also the abode of samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tiberian Buddhism. The joins of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven. The 53 Km. Kailash circuit is the holist of all-Hindu as well as Buddist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most traveller to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumambulations will achieve Salvation.
Lake Mansarovar: At an elevation of 4510m, is more important to Hindus than to Buddhists. Hindu pilgrims make an 85km. a circuit around Manasarovar that is made longer and more difficult by marshes and complicated stream crossings. The Tibetans, being more pragmatic, often make a circuit of the lake in the winter when the streams are frozen and the route is shorter. Near Manasarovar is another large lake, Rakshas Tal, the ‘Demon Lake’ that holds far less spiritual significance. Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4510m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahm’s paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes
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Mount Kailash (6714m) is Holy Mountain for all religion which is considered as a sign of universal brotherhood. Just close by Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar is on the way. Before taking Parikrama of Mount Kailash, you can have a holy bath. We operate a fixed departure every year to Kailash Mansarovar Tour. 14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland is popular among Indian, similarly 11 Days Kailash Yatra by Helicopter also most popular. Mansarovar Lake, Mansarovar is holy lake just close to Mount Kailash, on the way. Manasarovar is very beautiful on high altitude of Tibet. Once you reach there you can make around (Parikrama) or take holy bath.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland via Kerung – 13 Days (Guaranteed Fixed Departure Date 2018)
Months Kathmandu Arrival Dates
June 06, 14, 20, 23 (Full Moon Trip), 27
July 04, 11, 18, 22 (Full Moon Trip), 25
August 01, 08, 15, 21 (Full Moon Trip), 29
September 05, 12, 20 (Full Moon Trip)
NOTE:
1. The Yatris for Lhasa – Kailash Tour should arrive in Kathmandu, 01 Day earlier than above-mentioned date.
2. Tibet entry date is 3rd day of Kathmandu arrival.
Tour Package Cost on Per Person Basis
15 Days Package by Deluxe Bus Safari INR 129000.00 for Indian passport holder USD 2190.00 for NRI/Foreign passport holder USD 2190.00
Upgraded 5-star hotels on twin sharing basis. USD 155.00 Per person
Extra days in Kathmandu on 3-star hotel (If 5-star Hotel, Cost will be extra.) USD 45.00 Per person
Tirthapuri visit USD 195.00 Per person
Ashtapada visit USD 55.00 Per person
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Additional USD 300 will be applicable if the Tibetan government applies the rule of 17 tourists per bus in Tibet side.
Driving distance: 6 km. Elevation: 1350 meter/ 4429 feet
Highlight: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport/ Meeting and greeting you by our officer & transfer to hotel/ Tour Briefing/ Stroll in Thamel, tourist market of Kathmandu.Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1350 meter/ 4429 feet
Highlight: Visit of Pashupatinath Temple (One of the holiest Shiva temples in the earth located 4 km east of Kathmandu at the bank of Bagmati River. Here you see many Shiva temples and meet many Hindu Sages) & Jal Narayan temple (Jal Narayan, locally known as Budhanilkantha, is open air temple of Lord Vishnu who is relining in the pond. This temple is situated below the Shivapuri hill at the northern end of Kathmandu valley). Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Flight time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Driving distance: 63.8 km. driving time: 1 hour 20 minutes. Elevation: 3658 meter/ 12001 feet
Highlight: Arrival in Lhasa Gonggar Airport/ Meeting and greeting you by our guide & transfer to the hotel located in Lhasa (Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. It is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region lies on the north bank of Lhasa River. Lhasa literally means “place of the gods”. It contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites)/ Rest & get acclimatized to high altitude.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Elevation: 3658 meter/ 12001 feet
Highlight: Visit of Potala Palace (The landmark of Lhasa used to be the winter palace for the Dalai Lamas was built as the center of Tibetan government by the fifth Dalai Lama in 1645. This Palace is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks), Jokhang Temple (Located in central Lhasa this temple is considered as the most sacred temple in Tibet with four storeys with a golden top. It attracts crowds of prostrating Tibetan pilgrims and curious foreign tourists every day) and Barkhor Market (It is a very ancient round street market surrounding the Jokhang Temple. It shows the original outlook of Lhasa with varied shops stand on both sides of street).
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Driving distance: 270 km. Driving time: 4 hour 30 minutes. Elevation: 3836 meter/ 12585 feet
Highlight: In Shigatse visit of Tashilhunpo monastery is the seat of successive Panchen Lamas founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447 has more than 57 halls and 3600 rooms. This monastery has a giant statue of
Maitreya Buddha (Future Buddha) which is the largest of its kind in China. The statue is 26 meters (85 ft) tall and contains 279 kilograms of gold and 150,000 kilograms of brass and copper.
Overnight at hotel in Shigatse
Driving distance: 450 km. Driving time: 7 hour. Elevation: 4640 meter/ 15223 feet
Highlight: You pass through farmers and nomads land. The landscape is wonderful with great Natural Mountain, lake and rivers from western Tibet. Brahmaputra River also flows nearby Saga town.
Overnight at hotel/ guest house in Saga
Driving distance: 470 km. Driving time: 7 hour 30 minutes. Elevation: 4588 meter/ 15052 feet
Highlight: It’s amazing to drive through unique Tibetan countryside that makes all joyful all the time. En route you cross Mayum La Pass (5200m). This is first day to see Mount Kailash and Mansarovar. Reaching Mansarovar you can have holy bath in the lake. Your transport also takes you to round the lake. Night halt will be at guest house of Chu Gompa which is in the shore of Mansarovar Lake.
Overnight at guest house in Mansarovar
Driving distance: 30 km. Driving time: 45 minutes. Elevation: 4575 meter/ 15010 feet
Highlight: Today you commence your journey to Darchen, base camp of Mount Kailash, after lunch. Till that time you can do Puja (Worship), Havana, Meditation and also go for short Hiking to Chu Gompa (Ancient Buddhist Monastery nearby Mansarovar Lake). After reach in Darchen your guide will assist you if you need horse and porters for your following 3 days trekking around Mt.Kailash.
Overnight at guest house in Darchen
Driving distance: 8 km. Driving time: 30 min. Trekking distance: 16 km. trekking time: 5 hour. Elevation: 5080 meter/ 16667 feet
Highlight: Morning drive to Shersung. Shersung is trekking (parikarma) starting poing. From here after short walking you reach Tarboche. Here is small temple called Yamdwar by Hindus. Near to this temple you see great flagpole. It is said that here Buddha came with 500 disciples for their supernatural power. You continue walking passing through grassy plain populated by nomads. En route you can view of west face of Mount Kailash. Then you reach at Dirapuk from where you will have good view of the north face of Mount Kailash. Overnight at guest house in Dirapuk
Trekking distance: 22 km. Trekking time: 7 to 8 hour. Elevation: 4820 meter/ 15814 feet
Highlight: Today is little bit harder to walk because to go up all the way to Dolmala passes (5723 meter/18776 feet). It is highest point in all this trip and then way down. From this trail you can have view of back side of mountain and many prayer flags at highest point. Also pool of great compassion at side of route which is called Gauri Kund by Hindus. In Zuthulpuk a temple and shrine is built around Milarepa’s cave where Milarepa, one of the most widely known Tibetan Saints, took dark retreat few years. He printed his hand and feet on the rock.
Overnight at guest house in Zuthulpuk
Trekking distance: 10 km. Trekking time: 2 to 3 hour. Driving distance: 500 km. Driving time: 8 to 9 hour.
Elevation: 4640 meter/ 15223 feet
Highlight: Today is short and easy walking day. You walk through grassy plain area along the river. The
trekking end point is 4 km before Darchen. Once you reach there your vehicle come to pick up you there and then drive back to Saga through the same previous road.
Overnight at hotel/ guest house in Saga
Driving distance: 450 km. Driving time: 7 to 8 hour. Elevation: 3836 meter/ 12585 feet
Highlight: Driving is through same incoming road.
Overnight at hotel in Shigatse
Driving distance: 270 km. Driving time: 4 hour 30 minutes. Elevation: 3658 meter/ 12001 feet
Highlight: Driving is through same incoming road.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Driving distance: 63.8 km. Driving time: 1 hour 20 minutes. Flight time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Elevation: 1350 meter/ 4429 feet
Highlight: Our guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight to Kathmandu. Once you land in Kathmandu airport you will be picked by our vehicle and transfer to your hotel. Rest in Kathmandu/ Last minute shopping.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Driving distance: 6 km.
Highlight: Our tour officer transfer you to the Kathmandu International Airport in time for your flight and help you to get on board for your onward destinations.
