Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Kathmandu (12 N/ 13 D )

Duration: 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

Destinations Covered : Kathmandu – Mt. Kailash / Mansarovar Lake – Kathmandu

OVERVIEW

Kailas Mansarovar Yatra is regarded as the most sacred and prominent pilgrimage site for Shiv Bhakts. It is the mother of all sites devoted to Lord Shiva. The place is visited by many devotees and tourists as well to experience the spiritual energy. Kailas Mansarovar Yatra is considered as ‘The journey of a Life Time’ and one achieves spiritual enlightenment after completing the holy Pilgrimage. EastWest Holidays offers its flexible and affordable tour package to the most sacred pilgrimage site of Kailas Mansarovar devoted to lord Shiva.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival

Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.

07:00PM – A short briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra before dinner

Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Mahadev Hotel, Tibet hotel or similar

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

10:00 AM – After Breakfast – Full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Jal Narayan Temple.

Packing and preparation for the trip

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Mahadev Hotel, Tibet hotel or similar

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam

05 :00 AM -Early morning drive to Kodari (Nepal-China border 120 km-5hrs) . After visa formalities you will be transferred to Tibetan guide and drivers in AC coach along with our staff, guide and Sherpas. Proceed to Nyalam (54 km-2hr).

Meal:  Lunch at Kodhari Dinner at Nyalam.

Hotel: Xixapangma, Pilgrims Inn, Nyalam Guest House or similar

Day 04: At Nyalam – Rest Day

All Day – Entire day free for acclimatization. Short treks will be taken in preparation for the KailashYatra.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Xixapangma, Pilgrims Inn, Nyalam guest house or similar

Day 05: Drive to Dongba

09:00 AM – After Breakfast – Drive to Dongba (335 km – 7hrs) en-route passing Thorong La, Paigu-Tso Lake and Brahmaputra River.

Meal: Breakfast at Nyalam, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Dongba

Hotel: Xixapangma, Mu bing Chung or similar.

Day 06: Drive from Dongba to Mansarovar Lake

08:00 AM – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (7hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water.Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (2 hrs-110 km)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge

Day 07: Drive to Darchen

Most of the day – Take holy bath and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake

04:00 PM – Drive to Darchen (2hrs)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge.

Day 08: First Day of Outer Kora – Trek to Dirapuk

10:00AM – After short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is 12 kms trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (CharanSparsh). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen / Mansarovar and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.

Meal: Breakfast at Mansarovar, Lunch & Dinner at Mansarovar OR on the way during Parikrama

Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge OR Mud house on the way during Parikrama

Day 09: Second Day of Outer Kora – On to Zuthulphuk with Trek to Dolma La Pass

07:00AM – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthul-puk.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel:  Stay at the Lodge (Zuthul-puk)

NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Mansarovar or Darchen

Day 10: Drive to Dongba

08:00AM – After short Trek (2 hrs) and reach to the point where the coach will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Dongba

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Xixapangma, Mu bing Chung or similar

Day 11: Drive back to Nyalam

09:00 AM – Drive back to Nyalam. From today you will be leaving this holy place.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Xixapangma, Pilgrims Inn, Nyalam guest house or similar

Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu

08:00 AM – Drive to Kodari (Nepal-China border)

12:00 PM – After custom formalities continue the drive to Kathmandu (120 km- 4hrs)

Meal: Breakfast at Nyalam, Lunch at Kodari, Dinner at Kathmandu

Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Mahadev Hotel, Tibet hotel or similar

Day 13: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

BramandhRudraksha and certificate of completion will be provided as a gift from Kailash Journeys. You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at Airport 1-2 hour before flight time (30 min drive).

Meal: Breakfast Only

Optional: Everest Mountain Flight at 06:00 AM, Muktinath & Manakamana Darshan

*Inclusive of price for Tibet Permit / Chinese Visa fees
** INR rate is based on today’s exchange rate and you will be billed equivalent INR amount at the time of your full payment
*For Foreign (USD) – Excluded price for Tibet Permit / Chinese Visa fees USD 360 (USA) / USD 260 (other)