(Zhangmu – Nyalam – Paryang – Manasarovar – Mt. Kailash - Zhangmu)
Trip Facts:
Tour name: 17 Nights / 18 Days ‘Khang Rimpoche’ Holy Mt. Kailash
Entry / Exit: Drive in / Drive out
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5630m/18466ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Camp/Guesthouse
Meal: Full board in Kailash en-route & BB in cities
Transport: Private vehicle
Total Days: 18
Highlights:
- Ancient towns en-route
- Manasarovar Lake
- Mt. Kailash
- Trekking around Kailash
- Driving on Luxury 4WD land cruiser
Trip summary:
Mt Kailash in Tibet is sacred to both Hindu and Buddhist. The Mountain is the source of four great rivers Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra (Tsangpo).
The total journey time is between 2 to 3 weeks as per the itinerary and the maximum elevation involved is 5630m. Our destination is the “Center of world” as Tibetan refers to Mt. Kailash, 6714m above the sea level, the mountain dominates the landscape; it takes three days to trek or Kora around Mt. Kailash. A trek which takes you over Drolma la pass 5630m/18466ft.
The tour begins with a comprehensive briefing in Kathmandu followed by an early morning drive to the border town of Kodari and then across the famous friendship bridges to be meet by our Tibetan crew with luxury 4WD land cruiser.
This tour starts only from Kathmandu gateway city.
Outline Itinerary:
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude | Overnight |
| Day 01 | Arrival in Kathmandu | 1300m/4265ft | Hotel (BB) |
| Day 02 | Trip briefing, day at leisure | 1300m/4265ft | Hotel (BB) |
| Day 03 | Drive to Nyalam | 3750m/12300ft | Guest House (BB) |
| Day 04 | Rest day at Nyalam | 3750m/12300ft | Guest House (BB) |
| Day 05 | Drive to Saga | 4840m/15875ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 06 | Drive to Paryang | 4540m/14891ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 07 | Drive to Manasarovar | 4558m/14950ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 08 | Rest day at Manasarovar | 4558m/14950ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 09 | Drive to Darchen | 4560m/15088ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 10 | Trek to Dira-Puk | 4900m/16072ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 11 | Trek to Zutul-Puk | 4790m/15711ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 12 | Trek to Darchen and drive to Manasarovar | 4558m/14950ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 13 | Drive to Paryang | 4540m/14891ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 14 | Drive to Saga | 4840m/15875ft | Camp (AP) |
| Day 15 | Drive to Zhangmu | 2300m/7545ft | Hotel (BB) |
| Day 16 | Drive to Kathmandu | 1300m/4265ft | Hotel (BB) |
| Day 17 | Day at leisure | 1300m/4265ft | Hotel (BB) |
| Day 18 | Holiday extension or final departure |
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu: 1300m/4265ft (BB)
Arrival in Kathmandu where you will be met and transferred to Hotel, just walking distance to any styles of good restaurants and shops. Our Representative will give you short briefing on hotel facilities and safety. Tonight we only have a short introduction to the area, just what you need to know before the main briefing tomorrow. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Trip briefing, day at leisure: 1300m/4265ft (BB)
Comprehensive trip briefing by Tibet expert, entertain last minute questions, handover info materials and introduce all members of the tour. Briefing time is at 12 noon. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Nyalam: 3750m/12300ft – 130km, 5-6 hours (BB)
We leave Kathmandu early in the morning, driving for 123 km (approx 5hrs) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal - Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up 8 km (approx ½ hrs) a series of incredibly steep switchbacks to Zhangmu on the Tibetan side of the border. A short drive of only 30km (approx 1 hrs) from the border takes us to Nyalam, on a steep winding road which passes through a mossy gully with cascading waterfalls. We spend 2 nights for acclimatization. O/N at Guest House in Nyalam
Day 04: Rest day in Nyalam: 3750m/12300ft (BB)
We spend a rest day in Nyalam today in order to acclimatize before heading up higher. A short way out of town there is a small temple, Nyalam Pelgye Ling, which is associated with Milarepa. O/N at Guest House in Nyalam
Day 05: Drive to Saga: 4840m/15875ft – 260km, 8 hours (Full Board)
Today we drive approx 8 hrs (250 km) to the huge lake called Peiku-tso crossing two high passes. After a picnic lunch at bank of Peiku-tso Lake we continue drive to Saga crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) on a ferry. O/N Camp in Saga
Day 06: Drive to Parayang: 4540m/14891ft – 252km, 7 hours (Full Board)
A longer day’s drive today, (252 km) 8 hrs approx, takes us to Parayang, We continue on across the vast dry plains to the small town of Parayang. O/N Camp in Parayang.
Day 07: Drive to Mansarovar: 4558m/14950ft – 340km 8 hours (Full Board)
A longer day’s drive today, 280 km approx 8 hrs From Barayang, we set out across the plains to Manasarovar located just 30km south of Mt Kailash. The lake is separated from another lake, Rakshas Tal, myth has it here Ravana prayed and had the audience with Shiva. O/N Guest House OR Camp in Mansarovar
Day 08: Rest day at Manasarovar: 4558m/14950ft (Full Board)
The day to wash away sins of a lifetime in holy Lake Manasarowar! After performing prayers and taking a holy dip in the Lake we will spend rest of day exploring around lake and prepare for Kora around Mt. Kailash. O/N Guest House OR Camp in Mansarovar.
Day 09: Drive to Darchen: 4560m/15088ft – 30km, 2 hours (Full Board)
Leaving the lake, we drive for about 30 km towards Darchen, the Base Camp of Kailash where we stay at Guest house. O/N Guest house in Darchen.
Day 10: Trek to Dira-puk: 4900m/16072ft – 7km walk 5 hours (Full Board)
Drive about 5 km to Tarboche; this is the starting point for our Kora, the 53km trek around the mountain. From Tarboche, we walk up the Lha Chu Valley through beautiful green meadows and streams with Mt Kailash towering above us. Those who do want wish to trek around Kailash can go back to Mansorovar or Darchen and wait for the kora group to return. O/N Camp in Dira-puk
Day 11: Trek to Zutul-puk: 4790m/15711ft – 24km walk 8/9 hours (Full Board)
We now leave the Lha Chu Valley and enter the Drolma Chu Valley, heading up towards a high pass, the Drolma La (5630m/18466ft). It’s a tough climb to the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all downhill or flat to Zutul-puk. O/N Camp in Zutul-puk
Day 12: Trek to Darchen and drive to Manasarovar: 4558m/14950ft – 30km, 2 hours (Full Board)
On the final day of the Kora we cross several streams. We then enter the Bharka plain and it’s about an hour’s walk through this desert-like landscape to Darchen. We board the car waiting at Darchen and drive approx 2 hrs to Manasarovar for overnight halt. O/N Guest House OR Camp in Mansarovar
Day 13: Drive to Paryang: 4750m/15580ft – 15 km walk 3-4 hours (Full Board)
Today is a long drive, about 280km, back to Paryang. O/N Camp in Paryang
Day 14: Drive to Saga: 4600m/15088ft – 252km 7 hours (Full Board)
We continue driving today along 250km stretch of road to Saga. O/N Guest House or Camp
Day 15: Drive to Zhangmu: 2300m/7545ft - 260km 8 hours (Full Board)
Leaving Saga, we again cross the Yarlung Tsangpo by ferry, and pass by Peiku-tso before arriving back at Zhangmu. Zhangmu is a small boarder town teetering on a precipitous hillside. It serves as the main port of entry into Tibet when coming overland to and from Nepal. O/N Hotel in Zhangmu.
Day 16: Zhangmu – Kathmandu: 1300m/4265ft – 120km 5 hours (BB)
After breakfast, we drive into Kathmandu through Friendship Bridge. By now, you will have entered into a completely different landscape one which is vastly different from just where you were a few days ago. The Nepali foothills and the greenery will make the drive pleasant and enjoyable. Arrived Kathmandu. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 17: Day at leisure: 1300m/4265ft
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relax at hotel or explore Kathmandu city, shopping etc. O/N Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 18: Holiday extension or transfer to airport for final departure:
Today either you’ll have your holiday extension or we will transfer you to airport for final departure flight.
| Cost | US$ 2580 per person |
| Single Supplement | US$ 150 per person |
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Twin sharing or dormitory as per the itinerary on BB basis en-route Kailash as mention in itinerary.
- Yak and Yak man, Kailash Entrance fee, Manasarovar entrance fee, Monastery entrance fees
- 1 support truck
- Satellite phone
- Camping arrangement, All meal during camping, Necessary camping equipment
- English speaking Tibetan Guides
- 4500 model Land Cruiser
- 2 bottles mineral water daily during tour.
- Tibet Travel permit
- Emergency 2 bottles portable oxygen cylinder
- Border Transfer Kathmandu - Kodari – Kathmandu for clients and camping stuff
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
- Tibet Visa Fee US$ 58, for US national US$ 142
- Rush fee US$ 56
- Tibet Visa Fee
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Nyalam and Zhangmu hotels
- Service of porterage while crossing Friendship bridge (border)
- Alcoholic beverages & bar bills
- All expenses of personal nature, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Gratuity to staff.
- Services of Porterage and other vehicles in between in case of landslides and other natural calamities beyond our control and expenses incurred during rescue services.
- Additional portable oxygen cylinder ( US$ 20 per bottle )
- Service not mention herein.
Fix Departure Dates:
| Month | TripStartDate | TripEndDate | Availability |
| May | 13. May. 10, THU | 30. May. 10, SUN | Available |
| May | 20. May. 10, THU | 06. June. 10, SUN | Available |
| June | 10. June. 10, THU | 27. June. 10, SUN | Available |
| June | 19. June. 10, SAT | 06. July. 10, TUE | Available |
| July | 08. July. 10, THU | 25. July. 10, SUN | Available |
| July | 22. July. 10, THU | 08. Aug. 10, SUN | Available |
| August | 05. Aug. 10, THU | 22. Aug. 10, SUN | Available |
| August | 19. Aug. 10, THU | 05. Sept. 10, SUN | Available |
| September | 09. Sept. 10, THU | 26. Sept. 10. SUN | Available |
| September | 16. Sept. 10, THU | 03. Oct. 10, SUN | Available |
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