Kailash & Manasarovar Trip by surface via Kerung

Mt. Kailash, located in far west corner of Tibet is the most sacred peak of Asia. The beauty of the 6700-meter high Mount Kailash, that looks like a symmetrical cone shaped rock capped by pure crystalline ice all the time, is echoed in various mythological and literary works. Dominating the north of the Himalayan Barrier with its spectacular view, the Mount Kailash (or Mt. Kailas) is equally venerated as the holiest pilgrimage site by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bön-Po. Tibetans regard this mountain as the manifestation of Mount Meru, “the navel of the earth” where founder of Bon religion, Tonpa Shenrab, is believed to have descended from heaven,

Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, Buddhists as the abode of Samvara and Jains as a scared site where their prophet, Rishaba attained spiritual enlightenment. With its four sheer walls, distinctive snow-capped peak, and valleys interspersed with brightly-clad Tibetan pilgrims, Mount Kailash or Kang Rimpoche (‘precious snow-peak’, as known by the Tibetans) is an awe-inspiring sight. Four great rivers of Asia: the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra (Tsangpo) originate from here. A three-day trek (Parikrama or Kora) around Mount Kailash over a 5630 meter Drolma La (pass), clockwise for Buddhists and Hindus, and anti-clockwise followers of the ancient Bon religion, is said to erase the sins of a lifetime.

To complete the Kailash pilgrimage one should bath in the sacred Lake Manasarovar, stunningly set on the Tibetan plateau bordered by the majestic Gurla Mandata.

NOTE:

Since, the trail to Mt. Kailash leads through the remote areas in Tibet therefore, it is requested that one should not expect luxury during the trip to Mt. Kailash but, we will try our best to make comfortable trip for our valued guests with the help of our experienced crew members.

The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow fall, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay in issuing the permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot. NOTE: 

Detailed Itinerary

Tribhuvan International airport

Tribhuvan International airport

Arrival in Kathmandu:

Receive upon arrival in Kathmandu airport and escort to the hotel.

Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu: (While your visa to Tibet being processed, you can proceed for sightseeing tours)

AM: Proceed on sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath & Boudhnath Stupa:

Pashupatinath Temple: One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath lies in the bank of river Bagmati. The two-storied pagoda houses a sacred lingum, or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Although the temple dates back to the 4th century, it was brought into its present shape in the early 18th century. The temple is most noted for its gold-plated roofs and silver-coated doors. Sadhus and sages, who follow the lifestyle of Lord Shiva, are seen covered with ashes and loincloths. The banks of the river Bagmati, is also considered one of the most holiest places in which to get cremated and cremations can be witnessed here. All tourists are requested that respect is shown for the grieving.

Boudhnath Stupa:Also known as Khasti Chaitya, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the world's largest stupas. The unique aspect of this great Buddhist monument is that it is set in the octagonal Mandala design. Hundreds of prayer wheels and the 108 images of the Buddha set into the niches around this huge structure make it even more mesmerizing. It is believed to have been constructed in the fifth century and is said to entomb the remains of Kasyap Rishi, a sage respected by both Buddhists and Hindus. Another notable aspect of the area is the presence of about four dozen monasteries around it. It lies some eight km to the east of the city center.

Boudhanath

Boudhanath

Kerung

Kerung

Kathmandu - Syafru Besi - Kerung.150 kms - 9 hour’s drive.
The road follows the Trisuli river, passing through green mountains and cliffs following Trisuli, dhunche, Syafru Besi all the way to Kerung. We will stay overnight at the guest house in Kerung.

Free day for acclimatization.
Rest day in Kerung for acclimatization. 

Overnight at the Guest house. 

Mountain Village

Mountain Village

Zhangmu

Zhangmu

Drive Nyalam - Dongba (4500 m). 350 kms - 6 hours’s drive.
Today, we will drive for approximately 325 km to reach Dongba (4500 m.).The road climbs up to the Thong-La Pass (5120 m.), La Lung (5050m) and then passing through Lake Peikutso, and continue to Saga. We passes through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers, through the eye-catching view of grazing lands of yaks and sheep and Himalayan goat. The landscape is highlighted by snowcapped peaks rising out of the distant and dunes. Following the way, we finally reach to our today’s destination to Dongba.
Overnight at Guest house.

Drive Dongba - Lake Mansarovar (4560 m). 370 kms - 6 hour’s drive.
Today we will continue our journey to Mansarovar. It is about 6 hour’s drive. The holiest Lake Manasarovar is the source of four great holy rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Indus River. It is said that Lord Vishnu floated in it for an eternity, dreaming, until the life force stirred, and out of the water's infinite potential, sprang forth all of creation.
Overnight at Guest house.

Manasarovar

Manasarovor

Darchen

Darchen

Drive from Lake Manasarovar -  Darchen (4663 m). 35 kms - 1hour.
This day offers a wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with Mt. Gurula Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Mt. Kailash on the north. After holy bath, drive to Darchen (The base camp of Mt. Kailash ) via Chiu Monastery and hot spring.
Overnight at Guest House.

Deraphuk Gompa

Deraphuk Gompa

Drive Darchen - Yama Dwar - Parikrama (trek) - Deraphuk Gompa (4920 m).18 kms - 5 hours walk.
After breakfast, drive for 45 minutes to Tarboche, also known as Yama Dwar. We pass through numerous chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. This is a circumambulation (parikrama) starting point and from here, you can see the closest view of Mt. Kailash. Then after start trekking about 5to 6 hours to reach Deraphuk (4880 m).

Overnight at Guest House.

Mansarovar

Manasarovor

Drive Mansarovar - Saga (4200 m).
This day we will have our breakfast and drive from Mansarovar to Saga. It is about 231 kms and will take around 6 hour’s drive. Upon reaching Saga, the rest of the time remains at leisure to browse around.
Overnight at Guest House.

Parikrama (circumambulation) Deraphuk - Zuthulphuk (476s0 m) – 22 kms – 9 hour’s walk.
Today is the hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage. We will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda is one of the holiest sites to view. Further hiking brings us to the accent up to Dolma -La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated).
Overnight at Guest house.

Zuthulphuk

Zuthulphuk

Parikrama (circumambulation) end (11 kms) - Drive Manasarovar (Hor Que).
After a short trek, we will reach near Darchen from where we will be picked up to transfer to Mansarovar (Hor Que side) which takes about 1 hour’s drive.
Overnight at Guesthouse.

Manasarovar

Manasarovor

Drive Saga - Kerung.
Persuading the same route as earlier, we will be driving towards Kerung.
Overnight at Guest House.

tibet nepal border

tibet nepal border

Drive Kerung - Kathmandu.
Drive back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the time will be at leisure to browse around in the evening. Overnight at Kathmandu.

kathmandu

Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International airport

Tribhuvan International airport

Departure

includes

Yak & yakmen to carry trekking equipment and food during kailash parikarma (circumambulation)

Vegeterian. Indian meals during the trip in nepal & tibet.

Normal chinese visa fee & tibet travel permit of client & staff

Prevailing government taxes, Sagarmatha National Park fee, Tims card fee.

During kailash trip, support of highly qualified experienced nepali team leader & sherpa staff with english speaking tibetan guide.

Room sharing accommodation in tibet with vegetarian breakfast, lunch & dinner

One night accommodation in syabrubesi or dhunche with vegetarian meals (basic room with twin share or dormitory basis)

Kathmandu – rasuwagadhi – kathmandu transfer by private normal bus (non a/c)

Pashupatinath & boudhanath temple trip

Three nights accommodation in kathmandu (using 3 star hotel) on twin sharing with vegitarian lunch & dinner.

All the surface transfers in kathmandu, airport arrival / departure, by private vehicle

excludes

Any international airfares, Airport tax, Visa fees etc.

Insurances of any kind and any extra cost arises during the trip due to the natural calamities, political disorder or due to any reason which is beyond the control of Yacca Travels & Tours.

Excess baggage charges more than 16 kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in domestic flights

Tips to the Staffs’

Any other services which is not specified in the COST INCLUDES section above.

Expenses of personal nature such as alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, telephone & laundry bills, camera fees etc.

Photography charges, camera fees and telephone calls.

Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from tibet.

Excess baggage charge exceeding 12 kgs during flight & helicopter trip.

Personal use of porter / horse (pony) riding cost for kailash parikarma circumambulation.

Personal use of porter / horse (pony) riding cost for kailash parikarma circumambulation.

Any extra cost arises due to unforeseen circumstances, any incidentals and due to force majeure, which is beyond the control of yacca travels & tours.

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TRIP INFO

Trip Booking Regulation:-

  1. Trip should be booked about 1 month in advance with 20% of the total cost.
  2. Passport should be validate at least 6 month from the date of trip accomplishment.
  3. 50% of the total trip cost should be diposit before 20 days of the trip departure date with color passport copy of client.
  4. Full payment should be made 15 days prior to the departure to kailash mansarovar.

Trip Cancellatiion Policy:-

  1. Notice of cancellation must be sent to our office well in advance.
  2. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained.
  3. Cancellation before 21 days of the trip departure will be charged 30% of the total trip cost.
  4. Cancellation before 15 days of the trip departure will be charged 50% of the total trip cost.
  5. Cancellatiion before 10 days of the trip departure will be charged 90% of the total trip cost.
  6. Cancellation before 7 day or less will be charged 100% of the total trip cost.
  7. Yacca Travels & Tours has the full right to change the dates and cancel the yatra/trip due to any unavoidable circumstances.

Risk & Liability:-

Since, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra programs are conducted strictly under the rules & regulations of TTB(Tibet Tourism Bureau), Yacca Travels & Tours will not be accountable for any changes due to change in official rules and laws of tibet or due to any unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, earthquake, flood, snow fall, political unrest and cancellatin of flight which is weather permissible, sickness and accidens. If any extra cost arises due to above circumstance the cost should be borne by the clients on the spot.    

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE VISITING TIBET:

Do not apply for the Chinese Visa in your country if you are intending to travel to Tibet via Kathmandu (Nepal). If you had applied for the Chinese Visa in your country prior to arrival in Kathmandu, it would be automatically cancelled when we get the Tibet visa for you here in Kathmandu.

The Chinese/Tibet Visa you get in Kathmandu is a “Group Visa” and is not entered in travelers passports but on a separate sheet of paper - be it one person or a group consisting of two or more persons.

Visa & Entry Procedure:
These are subject to change and depend on whether you join the trip in Kathmandu or China. If you are joining the trip in Kathmandu you will need a multiple entry visa for Nepal which can be obtained either from your nearest Nepalese consulate or on arrival in Nepal.

For Tibet, we organize a group visa, and in order to do this we will need a copy of your passport at least 20 days prior to the commencement of your trip, followed by your actual passport five days before the visa issuing days. If you are entering via mainland China you have to obtain Chinese visa from your home country. Visa regulation in Tibet keep changing please ask us for latest Tibet visa information.

Guide & Accommodation:
Throughout your trip in Tibet you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Tibetan guide who will not only act as an interpreter but will also provide a valuable insight into the Tibetan way of life.

Transportation in Tibet:
The vehicle in Tibet will be according to the group size and it would be either big comfortable coach OR a comfortable Coaster which depends upon the size of the group. These vehicles are extremely reliable and will make the journey as comfortable as possible.

Best Time to Visit Tibet:
Despite the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau, the daytime temperatures are quite mild. Between April and November the average temperature ranges form 15-25 degrees Celsius and the skies are generally clear and blue. From July to August though there can be the odd shower during the day. The nights, however, can be very cold and temperatures can drop below 0 degrees Celsius. During the day, a light shirt or jumper and lightweight pants will be suitable, but a warm fleece or down jacket is recommended for the evenings.

The best time of year for overland tours in Tibet is from April to November and for treks and Mt. Kailash tour from April to the beginning of October.

Health/Insurance:
Vaccination requirements changes frequently, hence, we suggest you consult your doctor at least 2 months prior to your trip. We also recommend that each person carries a basic first aid kit. The main health consideration in Tibet is altitude related illness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may experience some mild symptoms initially, such as headache, lethargy, nausea and difficulty sleeping, but these should lessen within a few days. A supply of bottled oxygen is carried in the vehicle at all times should it be required.

If you have any pre-existing medical condition, please consult your doctor before booking and bring adequate medication for any such condition.

In the case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be driven by a land cruiser to nearest Nepal – Tibet border as Nepalese helicopter is not allowed to fly in Tibet. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incur in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before signing for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.

Clothing & Equipment:

* Down jacket or warm fleece top
* Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
* Cotton shirts (short and long sleeved)
* Warm and cotton trousers
* Sun polarized sunglasses
* Beanie or warm woollen hat and gloves
* Scarf (to keep out dust as well as cold)
* Sandals (flip-flops)
* Towel
* Sleeping bag (for camping/trekking)
* Rain jacket
* Strong sun cream and lip protector
* Moisturizer
* Water bottle
* Camera (and plenty of film and spare batteries)

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