Overview
Mount Kailash (22,028 ft, 6,714 m), the famed holy peak, is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier in Western Tibet. This legendary snow-shrouded rock dome is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos (Pre-Buddhists) and draws pilgrims from India, Nepal, Mongolia, Tibet, Japan, China, Southeast Asia and other parts of the world. At the slopes of Kailas, a stream is said to pour into Manasarovar and from this lake, flow four of Asia's great rivers the Indus, the Brahmaputra, the Karnali and the Sutlej.
For well over a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed here to pay homage to the mountain's mystery, circumambulating it in a ritual that continues to this day. Their faith proclaims that not just the mountain's ice - capped summit but the entire region is the abode of the Gods.
Short Itinerary
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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14 days, Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Day 01: Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, Overnight stay in Katmandu.
Day 02: Katmandu - Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.
Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.
Day 05: Nyalam to Dongba/ Paryang (4500mts. - 375kms) - Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse.
Day 06: Dongba/Paryang (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - Astapad excursion can be done at extra cost. Overnight stay in Darchen.
Day 08: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. - 12kms.) - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in tent.
Day 09: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.) - Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to Mansarovar - Overnight stay in Mansarovar.
Day 11: Mansarovar to Dongba/Saga - Drive back to Dongba/Saga.
Day 12: Dongba/Saga to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 13: Nyalam to Katmandu - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.
Day 14: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next destination. Options for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour (Contact Lumle Holidays for more information about option day trip at additional cost).
You may like: Kailash Yatra Guidelines / Kailash FAQ or Mt. Kailash Facts
£10 from the purchase of this holiday goes directly towards supporting disadvantaged young children in Nepal through a charity chosen by Lumle Holidays Ltd.
Itinerary Detail
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Up to 15% OFF - WAS £1499 - NOW £1299 - SAVE £200!
14 days, Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Day 01: Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, Our representative will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay in Katmandu.
Day 02: Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Buddha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.
Day 03: Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by reserved tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Land Cruiser. Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.
Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.
Day 05: Nyalam to Dongba/ Paryang (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nyalam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse.
Day 06: Dongba/Paryang (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar 07:00 hours. Pooja and hawan, this is the first day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake, Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there. Astapad excursion can be done at extra cost.
Day 08: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. - 12kms.) - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in tent.
Day 09: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.) - This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 pooja and hawan, The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to Mansarovar - We will Trek down to Darchen, Drive to Mansarovar fill up spiritual jaal, later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.
Day 11: Mansarovar to Dongba/Saga - Drive back to Dongba/Saga.
Day 12: Dongba/Saga to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 13: Nyalam to Katmandu - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.
Day 14: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next destination. Options for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour (Contact Lumle Holidays for more information about option day trip at additional cost).
You may like: Kailash Yatra Guidelines / Kailash FAQ or Mt. Kailash Facts
£10 from the purchase of this holiday goes directly towards supporting disadvantaged young children in Nepal through a charity chosen by Lumle Holidays Ltd.
Cost Includes
Arrival & departure transportation by private Non a/c car/coach in Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath
Hotel at Kathmandu on twin or triple sharing basis with all meals in 4 star or similar hotels
Transfer to Kodari by non a/c tourist bus
Tibet side: accommodation in hotel/Guest house/tents with all meals on multi sharing basis (If camping two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipment like dining & toilet tents)
Pure vegetarian meals
English speaking Tibetan guide
Kailash Permit
Normal Tibet/China visa fee
Cost Excludes
Airfares from London - Kathmandu – London
Nepal visa fees
Transfers other than Kathmandu and Tibet
All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
Travel Insurance of clients
Emergency evacuation expenses, by helicopter or overland
Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc. & Services other than specified
Extra night accommodation or any charges in Kathmandu, if arrive early or late in Kathmandu in case of evacuation or for other reason
Single Supplement in Kathmandu : £199
Anything not mentioned in cost includes
Reviews
By Bindya Patel
Date: 18th Jan, 2013
A huge thank you to Lumle Holidays Limited, especially Narayan, for making my dream come true. His advice and guidance was excellent. This was my first time as a single traveller and am very grateful him for arranging the trip. I was quite anxious initially but he ensured that l was paired with person(s) of similar background and interest. The staff were dedicated and looked after us very well; everything went according to plan, thanks to our Tibetan guide (Dorjee) and the Nepali tour operator. The transport, food, allowance for acclimatization, and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu was exceptional. My personal porter (Jansu) during the parikrama was amazing and so helpful. Apart from the problem of sanitation in Tibet, the country is breathtaking and well worth the visit. Once again, l would like to thank Lumle Holidays and Narayan for making this one of the most memorable and cherished trips of my life and would definitely recommend them to anyone planning this yatra.
Bindya Patel
United Kingdom
By Ashok Natarajan
Date: 18th Jan, 2013
I booked my pilgrimage to Manasarowa, Mt Kailash and a holiday up to Base Camp with Lumle Holidays because 1) they were cost effective. 2) I had to return to the UK by the 25/6/12. Our group of pilgrims completed the Yatra a day before schedule. Credit to the driver and excellent roads in Tibet. The cost of the extra night's accommodation in our 4* hotel was borne by Lumle. The trek up to Everest Base Camp could not be completed as a protester had planted a Tibetan flag, and the route was closed for two days. As monies could not be refunded, an alternative itinerary was organised by Lumle which included a morning flight over Everest, sight seeing in Kathmandu and a return trip to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. This was organised within a few hours. Also all hotel bills were met and the re-booking of my return flight was completed free of charge by a Lumle representative in Kathmandu. This was an excellent alternative, as I appreciate admire and respect Buddhism I will look forward to completing my trek to Base Camp with Lumle Holidys in October 2013.
Ashok Natarajan
United Kingdom
By Sagarbhai & Lilaben Family
Date: 6th Dec, 2011
Once in a lifetime experience! We have wished to go on the Kailash and Manasarovar journey for many years and we are very glad we finally decided to go. The facilities on the tour were very good and we were given excellent advice in preparation for the trip. The communication with Lumle Holidays (tour operator) was excellent and despite a few snags whilst in Nepal everything worked out really well and we are very pleased with the outcome. Sagarbhai & Lilaben Family
By Ajit Patel
Date: 18th Aug, 2011
We enjoyed the trip very much. Special facilities where given to us in Kathmandu and also very good facilities where provided to me and my daughter for Kailash trip. Food was very good. Porter for parikrama took individual care of us. Over all the vehical provided for us was also new and the staff was very good and helping in nature. My experience for the whole trip is 9 out of 10.
Ajit Patel
London, United Kingdom
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