Kathmandu Kailash Tour - 14 days

Mt. Kailash (6714 m.), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet. It is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos. Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse (the Nine story Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is stated that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of life is believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain.

Route: Kathmandu - Zhang-Mu - Kailash Lake Manasarovar - Kathmandu
Maximum elevation: 5600 m.
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Best time: May through September
Departure dates: Any time on request
Group size: Any

Out-lined Itinerary

Day 01: Drive, Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750m). Overnight Nyalam Guesthouse
Day 02: Rest at Nyalam
Day 03: Drive, Nyalam - Saga (4600m)- 270km. Camp
Day 04: Drive, Saga - Paryang (4540m)- 252km. Camp
Day 05: Drive, Parayang - Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gomba) - (4550 m.) - 294km. Camp
Day 06: Lake Manasarivar rest
Day 07: Drive, Lake Manasarovar - Darchen (4520m). Overnight Darchen Guesthouse
Day 08: Drive to Darboche and commence trek around Mt. Kailash. Camp at Dera Phuk Gomba (4860m)
Day 09: Cross Dolma-La (5600 m.) and trek down to the valley via Gaurikunda. Camp at Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760m)
Day 10: Finish trek near Darchen then drive to Horaa Chu (4500m). Camp near the Bank of Lake Manasarovar
Day 11: Return drive, Horaa Chu - Parayang (4540 m.). Camp
Day 12: Return drive, Paryang - Saga (4600m). Camp
Day 13: Rturn drive, Saga - Nyalam (3750m). Overnight Nyalam Guesthouse
Day 14: Return drive, Nyalam - Zhang-Mu - Kodari then drive back to Kathmandu - transfer hotel.

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