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KAILASH
MANSAROVAR
YATRA Kathmandu->
| Nyalama ->|
Saga->|
Prayang->|
Darchen->| Mt. Kailash -> |
Maansarovar
Lake->| Kadhmandu->| Day =
18
 This
is a journey to one of the most isolated regions of Tibet, and yet
ironically both Hindu and Buddhist consider it to be the centre of
the world, both physically and mentally.
Mt Kailash (6068m) is the holiest
mountain in Tibet- it is the throne of the gods' The Indus
Brahmaputra, Sutlij and Kamali rivers begin their journey to the
plains of India and Pakistan from here. This is the ultimate
pilgrimage site for Hindus, and Buddhists, who come to circle the
holy mountain and bathe in the freezing waters of Lake Mansarovar.
We begin our journey from
Kathmandu. crossing the crest of the Himalaya, follow the Tsang Po
(Brahmaputra), river, then cross the lapchuna Kangri Range,
enjoying stunning views of the northern slopes of the Great
Himalayan Range past several lakes and on to Mt Kailash, Once here
we will trek around Mt Kailash, upto grandeur of the scenery is
unbelievable. Be prepared to travel on rough roads for long
distances, though scenery of magnificent isolation (bar the
pilgrims and Yak herders!), unbelievable mountain views.
Itinerary
| Day
01: |
Arrive
Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.
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| Day
02: |
At
leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.
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| Day
03: |
Morning drive to the
frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a short walk to the
friendship bridge for the drive on a local available vehicle to
Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m.
which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be
received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart. After all the
formalities at the check post here, our journey continues for
another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding
road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive brings us for the
overnight stay at Nyalam(3,700 m.). The lodges and guest houses here
are very simple and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the
China Tourism
in Tibet is slowly picking up since last 7-8 years.
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| Day
04: |
Rest day for
acclimatization and local hikes around.
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| Day
05: |
Morning drive
to the first pass of Lelung La at 5,050 m. From here a superb view
of the high himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to
Langtang Himal. From here the road diverts towards near Shisapangma
on the trail to Saga on the absolute windswept landscape on the
rough dirt road. Saga, one of the large village enroute to Kailash.
The drive can take approximate 5-6 hours depending upon the road
condition. We will be camping near the village for the overnight.
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| Day
06: |
Another
morning drive through the windswept territory passing many villages
and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped
mountains. After 5-6 hours of drive brings us to Paryang for the
overnight stay.
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| Day
07: |
From Paryang, our journey
continues to Darchen, the start of our Parikrama or Kora. The drive
passes through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak
herders camp, if lucky you might come across a herd of Kang (Wild
Ass). The drive takes us to a high pass of over 5,000 m. before we
arrive at Darchen (4,480 m). Darchen is located beneath the majestic
holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guest houses.
During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded
with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen,
the
beginning and end point of the Kora.
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| Day
08: |
The first day
of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local
pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and
downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6 hours
walk. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash,
north west face.
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| Day
09: |
Today our
circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path
just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the
highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the
gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp after 5-6
hours walk. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.
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| Day
10: |
The
winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5
hours) at Darchen for the overnight. |
| Day
11: |
After
completing the holy Kora at Darchen, our next spiritual destination
takes to Lake Mansarovar for the holy bath. It is believed a ritual
bath delivers a pilgrims to paradise and drink of its holy water
relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The drive from Darchen
takes a little over 2 hours on the dirt road. Lake Mansarovar, one
of the largest salt lake in Tibet. We will be camping at the shore
of the lake very close to the monastery and its village.
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| Day
12: |
Rest day at
Lake Mansarovar for dip in the Lake and local hikes around.
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| Day
13: |
Retrace the journey back
to Paryang,
app.
5-6 hrs. of drive.
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| Day
14: |
Continue
drive back to Saga.
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| Day
15: |
Drive back to Nyalam.
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| Day
16: |
Drive to Zhangmu and
continue towards Kathmandu after the holy memorable journey of a
lifetime. Transfer to Hotel.
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| Day
17: |
Free for souvenir
shopping and other independent activities.
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| Day
18: |
Transfer to
Airport for International departure
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