Kailash & Mansarovar via Kerung
KAILASH & MANSAROVAR VIA KERUNG
ITINERARY
Please note: The entry and exit may change depending on Chinese border regulations.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (D.)
We will come to pick you up at the Airport and take you to the Hotel. We will have a briefing and overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, Pashupati Nath Darshan, etc…. (B.L.D.)
Day in Kathmandu for visa and Pashupati nath darshan. Sightseeing, Boudhanath and Buddhanilkhantha(Sleeping Bishnu).
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubenshi. (B.)
Arrive breakfast we drive to Syabrubenshi, Beautiful scenic, 6-7 hour drive. Overnight hotel in simple guesthouse.
Overnight stay in Guesthousel.
Day 04: Entry Clearance to China and Explore Kerung. (B.L.D.)
We drive to Kurung boarder and complete the Chinese immigration formalities. Explore Kerung and acclimatization.
Day 05: After breakfast we take you around for a walk and acclimatization. (B.L.D.)
Day 06: KERUNG – SAGA (4550m) 250 kms- 6 hrs. (B.L.D.)
We take an early morning drive to Saga, on the way we can make enough stop and lunch. Overnight in Hotel at Saga.
Day 07: SAGA – DONGBA – PRAYANG – MANSAROVAR (4550 m) 570 kms. 9/10 hrs. (B.L.D.)
This morning depart from Saga to Manasaravor, it is 470 km. The road is good and the trip can be complete in 9 / 10 hrs. There will be several river crossings and we drive past Mayum La Pass (4600m). The scenery is stunningly beautiful with panoramic views of the Himalayas. This is an auspicious day for all of us having first glimpse of the Holy lake Mansarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from The Horr Chu pass. Stay in Chiu Gompa, a beautiful place to be.
Overnight in GUEST HOUSE/Lodge at bank of Mansarovar.
Day 08: Rest day in Manasarovar, Havan Puja, tarpanam and Hike around. (B.L.D)
Day 9: MANSAROVAR DARCHEN 45 km drive DIRAPHUK (4720m 7hrs trek. (B.L.D)
Morning puja and Havan and after breakfast Drive to Darchen (4600 meters high), Leave our Truck and extra luggage and Start of 1st day of Parikrama drive up to Tarboche and trek up to Diraphuk Gompa (north face of Kailash), and a close up view of Holy Kailash (North face). We head west in clockwise direction and after a few kilometers the trail climbs up to a cairn at 4730m from where the southern face of Mt. Kailash comes to view. Pony & Pony men will be waiting for passengers who have hired them. Porters hired by passengers will carry their bags etc. Yak will carry our goods and camping equipment. Start the Parikrama which is about 20kms.
Overnight in Guesthouse /Tents.
Day 10: DIRAPHUK – ZUTHULPHUK GOMPA (4790m) (B.L.D.)
The 2nd day of Parikarma, which is very sensitive and every pilgrim talks about the most challenging journey throughout the Yatra. Parikarma continues and we trek (18 kms) up to Dolma la Pass, which is 5800m above the sea level. We will offer very short prayers at Dolma la. The weather is unpredictable in Dolma la Pass and at any time there is a possibility of a snowstorm. En-route, we can have darshan of Gauri Kunda (5630m) where Hindus worship and immerse themselves in the icy waters of the lake. Lunch as usual; we will camp in front of medicine Buddha Mountain near by Zuthulphuk Gompa. For those people who can’t walk there will be option for Horse or Yak ride at extra cost.
Overnight in guesthouse/Tents.
Day 11: ZUTHULPHUK – DARCHEN – MANSAROVAR – SAGA (B.L.D.)
The 3rd day of Parikarma, After Breakfast, we will trek around 10 kms to complete the 3 days circuit trek of Mt. Kailash. We will be reaching at the point, where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen to collect the rest of the passengers who could not do the Kailash Parikarma. Then drive to Manasarovar for a holi water and then drive to saga.
Overnight in Saga.
Day 12: Saga – Kerung
Beautiful drive from Saga to Kerung and overnight stay in Kerung about 250 KM B.L.D
Day 13: Kerung – Kathmandu (9 hrs) (B) 170 KM. (B.L.D)
After breakfast we drive to the boarder and then to Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 14: Extra day for in case: (B.L.D.)
Day 15: Kathmandu Fly Home.
Morning after breakfast we take you to the airport and goodbye.
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Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour Via Lhasa – For more details, Please Click Here:
GBP £3700 per person with minimum 15 passengers( International and domestic flight not included)
Single supplement £650 per person
The Price includes:
Airport transfers
Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu
Lodging in Tibet, Guest House/tents, ( best available).
Full boarding good vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner from Saga onward.
Special travel permits and entrance fees
Necessary supporting staff from Nepal
Transportation in Tibet by van/coach
Supporting truck to carry the luggage and all camping gears
Camping equipment
Yaks and Yak men to carry our supplies during the Parikarma not for riding
Oxygen bag, Gambo bag (high altitude chamber),
High altitude chamber is a kind of equipment that helps the person to relieve from high altitude sickness. By using this chamber, it is less likely that person will not face death due to high altitude sickness.
The Price Excludes:
Bar bills (soft drinks, mineral water, liquor etc)
Flight International/domastic
Personal Insurance & emergency rescue charges
Extra porter & transport charges in the event of landslides
Personal clothing & accessories, cost raised by any unforeseen things like landslide, political disturbance, re-routing, cancellation etc.
Single Supplement of £650
Personal Yak to ride during Parikarma (Kora)
Personal medical and evacuation insurance
Laundry bills, other expenses of personal nature
Tips is expected to the staff and any other expenses which are not mentioned above
Note: You have to adjust the itinerary according to local conditions if any and also depend on the daily schedule of the flight to Lhasa. There could also be possibility those who do outer kora may not be able to do inner kora because of the limited time.
Please note that facility in Tibet is very basic and the roads are rough, it is not for luxury, it is more for experience and pilgrimages.
