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Our Full Moon
Departure Dates to Mount Kailash 2011
May 13
Starting date from Ktm : MAY 17
June 11 Starting date from Ktm : JUNE 15
July 11 Starting date from Ktm : JULY 15
August 9 Starting date from Ktm : AUG 13
September 8 Starting date from Ktm : SEP 12
Mt. Kailash (6714
m) - also known as Tise, Kailash or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the
Snows) has since time immemorial been celebrated in many eastern
cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis-mundi. As the center of the
physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru (Kailash) is sacred to
the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains, and the Bonpos. For the
Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the
Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of the
Dyani Buddhas & Boddhisatvas? The Wheel of Life.
For the devout
pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansorovar forms the ultimate
realization of their spiritual pursuit. And for the adventure-lovers
it offers rugged beauty, remoteness and solitude. The June tour
visits Kailash during the annual Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa
while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash
during the full moon period to give all participants a rare
experience. A journey rightly called `once-in-a-lifetime'.
We are the leading
& pioneer Tibet tour operator equipped with experienced man power,
contacts and resources to handle all the logistics of such a tour.
Our support staffs are strong, hardy Sherpas who have been several
times to Mt. Kailash and have a reputation of hospitality that is
now an established legend. We welcome you all to experience the
bliss & magic of being at Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar with us.
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MT. KAILASH & LAKE MANASAROVAR TOUR
ITINERARY |
| DAY
01 |
Arrive Kathmandu. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Tribhuvan
International Airport who will assist you to transfer to your
pre booked hotel. Overnight in the hotel. |
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DAY 02 |
Temple visit in Kathmandu
After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of
Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in
Kathmandu. We'll obtain your Chinese VISA in Kathmandu on this
day however your travel permit for Tibet would be applied well
in advance by us. |
| DAY
03 |
Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700
m)
After breakfast, we will drive to the frontier town of Nepal
at Kodari enjoying a scenic drive through Dhulikhel. From here,
a short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive to Zhangmu,
the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m.
which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be
received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart. After all the
immigartion formalities at the check post here, our journey
continues for another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours
through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as
the drive brings us for the overnight stay at Nyalam (3,700 m.).
The lodges and guest houses here are very simple and basic. You
can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is
slowly picking up since last 10 years. Overnight at Hotel Nyalam
or similar |
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DAY 04 |
In Nyalam for acclimatization
This whole day is dedicated for acclimatization at Nyalam.
We will be going for a short trek of about three hours in Nyalam
itself. Overnight at Hotel Nyalam or similar. |
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DAY 05 |
Drive
Nyalam to Saga (4600 m) 240 Kms./ 6 - 7 hours drive
After breakfast, drive through the windswept territory
passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance
view of snow capped mountains. We will be passing through the
first highest pass of Lalung La Pass (5000 m) where a superb
view of high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker,
Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive past Khunmen Tso, Sinling,
Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We continue driving
crossing the river "Yarling Tsangpo" known as Bhramaputra, to
reach Saga (4600 m) 240 Kms./ 6 -7 hours drive. Overnight at
local guest house. |
| DAY
06 |
Drive Saga to Prayang (4750 m)
255 kms/ 6 - 7 hrs. drive
After breakfast, drive to Paryang (4750 m) 255 kms/ 6 - 7
hrs. drive through the windswept territory passing many villages
and camps of Yak herders with distance view of snow capped
mountains. On this day the road is quite flat, hence the drive
will be comfortable compared to other days. Overnight at Guest
House / Hotel Prayang. |
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DAY 07 |
Drive Prayang to Hor Quo (4560 m)
223 km/ 5 - 6 hrs. drive
After breakfast, drive to Mayum River for 112 km and have lunch.
Thereafter drive to Hor Quo (4560 m) 223 km/ 5 - 6 hrs. We
continue driving crossing Mayum La pass (5200 m) and arrive at
Hor Quo. Today is the day of lifetime, as we will have the first
sight (darshan) of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Manasarovar.
Camp on the bank of Holy Mansarover Lake. Overnight in Camp.
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| DAY 08 |
Mansarovar Parikarma (4520 m) 115
km/ 4 - 5 hrs. & drive to Darchen (4620 m)
After breakfast, we will stop near Trugu Gompa for Holy
Bath in Holy Lake Mansarovar. visit Chui Gompa. Afternoon,
drive to Darchen (4620 m). Darchen is located beneath the
majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of
guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place
will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around.
Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora. |
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DAY 09 |
In Darchen for acclimatization &
Drive to Darchen
After breakfast, we will proceed for our acclimatization
exercise with a short trek to Serrlung Monastry and to Nandi
Parvat which offers an excellent view of Mount Kailash. We will
be staying for an overnight in Darchen and will prepare
ourselves for Kailash Parikarma. Overnight at Guest House in
Darchen. |
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DAY 10 |
Drive to Tarboche (13 km) and
trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hrs.
After breakfast, drive approx. 13 Kms. to Tarboche, the trek
starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as
the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our Kora is a gradual
walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and
praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach
our camp/guest house at Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hours trek.
Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north
west face. Those not feeling themselves fit to continue
parikarma will drive back to Darchen and wait for the Parikarma
group to return. Overnight in Camp. |
| DAY 11 |
Trek to Zuthulphuk (4760 m) 18
km/ 9 - 10 hrs.
Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of
the holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash. The walk will
bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m.
before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for
the overnight stay after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk (4760 m) 18
km/ 9 - 10 hrs.
After early breakfast, group will set off as the sun's rays
break over the ridges above. After the footbridge the trail
rises up a rocky slope. Take this gently but steadily. It soon
reaches a level walk. The peak of Mount Kailash rises to the
right and can now be seen linked to a long spur, which joins the
eastern ridge. This is the top edge of the glacial valley from
which the Lhachu ("Divine River") flows.
This day is the climax of this holy journey & is the most
difficult day of our journey. One has to pass through Drolma La
Pass - 5680m - highest altitude on this tour. Physically it is
the most arduous day. At the pass is a large boulder depicting
Tara, festooned with prayer flags. Here too Tibetans leave a
memento of themselves such as a tooth, a lock of hair or even a
personal snapshot.
After perhaps 30 minutes, we descend a steep, rock-strewn path
to the valley below. Just below the pass is Lake Tu-je Chenpo
Dzingbu (Gauri Kund) i.e. "The Pool of Great Compassion". Take
great care now because it is easy to sprain your ankle or worse.
You must negotiate steep staircases down to a snowfield. The
only way down is to jump from boulder to boulder across a large
rock fall. On the ridge above is a formations known as the Lekyi
Ta-ra ("Axe of Karma"), as though one's moment ripen in an
accident, suffering or death.
A final steep descending staircase brings you to the valley
floor. From here it is still about 5 hours to the day's
destination with no shelter in between. It is vitally important
to remain on the right hand side of the river, the West bank. If
not, you will get trapped, unable to cross it. The walk now
becomes very pleasant and relaxing (as long as the weather is
clear and there is no howling gale.) The path follows the gentle
slope of the valley over grassy fields and clear brooks for
several Kilometers before it narrows and turns further south to
merge with another valley before reaching Zuthulphuk, the
"Miracle Cave" of Milarepa. Overnight stay in the Second Camp.
Overnight in Camp. |
| DAY 12 |
Zuthulphuk to Darchen trek 10 km/
4 - 5 hrs. and drive to Prayang (4750 m)
The morning can be spent exploring the caves and visiting
the temples and shrine that has been built around Milarepa's
cave. A married elderly couple supervises the temple, which is
usually an active residence for over half a dozen Tibetan
devotees, helpers, or relatives who continuously busy themselves
with the tasks of maintaining the buildings.
One imagines Milarepa's disciples
meditating here. Many of the caves contain meditation platforms,
self-contained by dry stonewalls which divide them from their
cooking partitions and entrance areas. It is well worth the
short climb up to these caves before beginning the final stage
of the trek. The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy
pilgrimage walk 10 km/ 4 - 5 hrs. Once we reach at the trek end
point near Darchen, our land cruisers will be waiting to take
the group back to Prayang by tracing our footsteps returning
home leaving the Holy place. (Those who could not do parikarma
would be waiting to welcome other group members at this point).
Overnight at Hotel Prayang. |
| DAY 13 |
Drive Prayang to Saga (4600 m)
255 kms/ 6 - 7 hrs. drive
After breakfast, drive to Saga. Overnight at local guest
house. |
| DAY 14 |
Drive
Saga to Nyalam (3700 m) 240 Kms./ 6 - 7 hours drive
After breakfast, drive to Nyalam. Overnight at Hotel Nyalam
or similar. |
| DAY 15 |
Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu
Drive downhill to Zhangmu & Friendship Bridge where
transportation awaits for our final leg of journey to Kathmandu
(150 Kms)/ 8 - 9 Hrs. After reaching Friendship Bridge, we'll be
leaving our Tibet side vehicles on the other side of border and
will walk for approximately 15 minutes towards Nepal Immigration
Post where our coach for Nepal would be waiting for us. Our
Border guide will assist us to shift our belongings towards
Nepal Side of the bridge. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. |
| DAY 16 |
Fly
back to your home with memories of Mount Kailash & Holy Lake
Mansarovar
After breakfast, free for souvenir shopping and other
independent activities. In time transfer to International
Airport to board your onward flight. |
COST INCLUDES:
Tibet travel permit, 13 days Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar tour on full
board basis, 3 meals a day prepared by our trained cook during the trek, 03
nights accommodation in KTM, Insurance & visa fee for Nepalese crew, full
guide & sherpa support, all necessary equipment i.e. tents, mattress,
utensils, fuel, All surface transportation, monastery entrance fee, yak &
yak men, Oxygen cylinder & masks and Gamow Bag.
EXTRA COST:
Meals in Kathmandu, Personal travel insurance, personal expenses & gears,
hard/soft drinks, extra expenses occurred in case of natural disasters, ill
health, rescue in case of emergency & tips.
EXTRA:
Tibet/China Visa Fee USD114.00 Per Person. extra USD84.00 per person for
American nationals.
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Foreigners: US$
2000 p/p |
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Indians: INR 85,000 P/P | |
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Includes: |
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Tibet travel permit, 13
days Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar tour on full board basis, 3 meals a day
prepared by our trained cook during the trek, 03 nights accommodation in KTM,
Insurance & visa fee for Nepalese crew, full guide & sherpa support, all
necessary equipment i.e. tents, mattress, utensils, fuel, All surface
transportation, monastery entrance fee, yak & yak men, Oxygen cylinder &
masks and Gamow Bag.
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Extra cost
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Tibet/China
visa fee USD 114.00 each.extra USD 84.00 for American nationals, meals in Kathmandu, Personal travel insurance, personal expenses &
gears, hard/soft drinks, extra expenses occurred in case of natural
disasters, ill health, rescue in case of emergency & tips.
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