Kathmandu Kailash Tour - 14 days

Isolated in western Tibet is Mt. Kailash (6714 m), Asia's most sacred mountain. It is one of the three 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 origin of the pre-Buddhist sect, Bonpos. They call Mt. Kailash, Yungdrung Gu Tse ('the nine storied swastika mountain') and consider it their soul mountain. They believe their legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth here.

Our tour begins in Kathmandu and takes you by private land transport to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarover via Zhang-Mu.

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

Sample Itinerary

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

Cost includes:
All Tibet travel permits
Ground transportation by private vehicle as indicated in itinerary
Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All entrance fees on sightseeing tours
English speaking Tibetan Guide
Tibet visa
All applicable taxes and service charges

Price doesn't include:
Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (one meal costs approximately US$8 to US$10)
Nepal re-entry visa fee (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Travel and medical evacuation insurance
Urgent visa fee for Tibet if necessary (only required if you do not have a week to process visa)
Transportation to next destination from Lhasa
Tips for staff
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances

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