Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Tour – 17 Days

This is an ideal and famous tour in Tibet-China. Holly mount Kailash (6714m), the farmed holy peak in west of Tibet Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu people, it is domain of Shiva, It is also the abode of Samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the secret nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 Km. Kailash Circuit is the holist of all-Hindu as well as Buddhist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most travelers to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circulations will achieve Salvation. As

Lake Manasarover - Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarover (4580m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Braham's paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.
 
TRIP FACTS
Trip length: Nepal 4 – Tibet 12 Days
Grade: Moderate plus Challenging
Starts in: Kathmandu – Zhangmu
Ends in: Zhangmu – Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck & Flights
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Maximum altitude: 4790m.

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in KTM airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free.

Day 03: Early morning drive Kathmandu to Kodari border after completing immigration formalities drive to Nyalam (3750 m.), (150 Km.) Overnight Guest house

Day 04: Rest day in Nyalam (3800 m.) for acclimatization or, Hiking around.

Day 05: Early morning breakfast and drive to Saga (4600 m. - 232 Km.) on the way cross Lalung-La pass (5050m.). After crossing Bramhaputra river. We will reach Saga. Tented Camp.

Day 06: After breakfast drive to Paryang. (4550 m.). (185 Km.), 7-8 Hrs. Tented Camp.

Day 07: Drive to Chiu Gomba (4550m. / 277 Km.), 8 Hrs. On the Bank of Manasarovar Lake. You will have first sight of Mount Kailash and Gurla Mandata if weather permits. Tented Camp.

Day 08: Early morning Pooja, Hawan and heavy breakfast, Drive to Darchen (4520m. /40 Km.), Base camp of Mount Kailash. Tented Camp.

Day 09: Trek start from Darchen to Dera Phuk Gomba (4860m.). - North face of Mt. Kailash, First three days trek around Mt. Kailash. Tented Camp.

Day 10: Early morning Trek start from Dera Phuk Gomba trek up to Dolmala pass approx (5600m.) and trek down to Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760m.) Tented Camp.

Day 11: Zutul Phuk Gomba – Horaa. (4500m.) Tented Camp.

Day 12: Horaa – Paryang. (277 Km.), 7-8 Hrs. Tented Camp.

Day 13: Paryang – Saga. (185 Km.), 7-8 Hrs. Tented Camp.

Day 14: Saga – Nyalam. Overnight at Guest house. (296 Km.) 6-7 Hrs.

Day 15: Nyalam – Kathmandu: Early morning we will come to Zhangmu by drive, after visa formalities of China Customers we enter to Kodari then continue drive to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day: 16 Kathmandu free.

Day 17: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
Tibet Tour & Trek Cost:       USD Per Person.

Tour Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Land Cruiser, Van, Hiace & mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
• 4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed and breakfast basis.
• Best available standard Hotel accommodation in Lhasa & best available en-route on twin sharing with breakfast.
• All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food) prepared by our own Nepali Cook while on the Tibet tours & Trek. Accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, sleeping mattresses, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
• All transportation in Tibet by 4 WD Land Cruiser and support truck for the entire trip.
• Yak and Yak man (handler) during your trek around Mt. Kailash Kora).
• 1 English-speaking expert Chinese or, Tibetan guide.
• Private transportation from Tibet border (Kathmandu – Kodari – Zhangmu) and back to Kathmandu.
• Tibet visa, Tibet, Kailash permit and all applicable taxes and entrance fees.
• Basic first aid Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews and member.
• PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) & first aid medical Kit.
• All official taxes and service charge.

Tour & Trek Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Personal transportation except above programs.
• Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu - Nepal.
• Personal clothing, tour and trekking equipments as well as sleeping bags. (required)
• Personal Nature expenses. (Extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as sickness, accidents, road blockage, and other occurrences beyond our control.)
• Emergency evacuation (If incase).
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Airfare: to & from your country.
• Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes. ((It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially saving you the Nepal re-entry fee).
• Personal travel insurance. (Liability for insurance against sickness, accidents, loss of baggage, loss of life etc.)
• Tips for support crews.

Mode of transport we provide while on Tibet for tours and trekking.

• 2 Person = 1 Land Cruiser.
• 3 – 4 Person = 1 Land Cruiser and 1 support Land Cruiser or mini truck.
• 5 – 8 Person 2 = Land Cruiser and 1 support truck.
• 13 – 15 Person = 4 Land Cruiser and 1 support truck.
• 16 – 20 Person = Above 5 Land Cruiser and 1 support truck.
• 20 Person = Above 5 land cruiser and 2 support truck.

Note:

• We need a name list of each member 60 days before the trip confirmation for flight reservation.
• Clear passport photocopy and a passport size photo of each member which should reach us 30 days before client's arrival in Kathmandu at info@culturaltreks.com ((jpeg or gif reduced to max. 25Kb per photo).
• If you wish to join tours or trekking in Kathmandu you have to arrive as per the given programs and if you wish join in Lhasa can also possible.
• If you are traveling in Nepal before going to Tibet, then you must apply for your Chinese visa in Kathmandu. We can get it within 2 days with your original passport.

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