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Kailash Manasarovar Tour (Kerung - Kailash - Kerung)

Kailash Manasarovar Tour (Kerung - Kailash - Kerung)

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Kailash Manasarovar Tour

Mt. Kailash - Manasarovar Tour is the most popular pilgrimage tours in Tibet - the roof of the world! The tour takes you on a spiritual journey to Mt. Kailash (Gang Rinpoche), the holiest mountain in the world equally revered by the followers of Buddhism, Hindu, Bon and Jain religions. The major highlight of this tour is a 3 days holy Kora (circumambulation) of Mt. Kailash along with a visit to holy Lake Manasarovar, Lake Lahang Tso (Rakshas Tal), Lake Peaku Tso and Lake Gauri Kunda.

The tour allows you to fully immerse in Tibetan Buddhism and local culture and custom. You will explore sacred 13th century Dirapuk Monastery, Zuthulpuk Monastery, Chiu Monastery, Milarepa Cave, Yogin Gotsangpa Cave and observe venerated mountains dedicated to Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara and Manjushri. Much of the travel is through the unique and arid landscape of Tibet featuring pristine wildlife, lakes, mountains, passes, waterfalls, Tibetan nomadic settlements making it all major highlights. 

The journey further involves crossing over several high mountain passes including Mayum La pass (5225m), Kongtang Lhamo pass (5236m) and Drolma La (5620m), which is the highest pass in the world. Throughout the tour you will be blessed with magnificent views of Mt. Kailash, Mt. Shishapangma (8027m) and Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7694m).

Except for 3 days Kora of Mt. Kailash on foot, the tour will mostly be operated on a 4-wheeler jeep. This 8-day tour starts from Rasuwagadhi of Rasuwa district situated along the Nepal-China (Tibet) border point and returns the same way passing through important points such as Saga, Darchen, Dirapuk and Zhuthulpuk. The tour also combines 2 day sightseeing tour of world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. 

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Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas by our representative and taken to your hotel. Later you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

After delicious breakfast at hotel, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for a day sightseeing around Kathmandu. Today you will visit several UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudha Stupa, Swayambhu Stupa (Monkey Temple), Budanilkantha and Pashupatinath Temple. After completing the tour, you will return to your hotel by late afternoon. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Following breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar Square is a world heritage site rich in Newari art and architecture. Here you will visit the main Durbar Square courtyard, Krishna Mandir, the statue of Bhupatindra Malla, Talejun Bhawani, Vishwanath Temple among others. If time permits, you may also take a side trip to Bungamati village, to experience authentic Newari culture. 

Following lunch in Patan, you will travel to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bhaktapur is also equally famous for excellent Newari architecture and traditional Newari culture. 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square are some of the sites you will visit in the square. Following the completion of the tour in Bhaktapur you will travel back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food
Breakfast/
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Free day in Kathmandu for trip preparation and Tibet visa formalities. You can spend the day relaxing in your hotel or visiting nearby markets. You can attend a small trip preparation presentation in the office. Meanwhile the last minute formalities to obtain Tibet visa will be completed. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
2800

Today your Tibet trip begins. After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will pick you up from hotel in Kathmandu and drive you towards Kerung (Nepal side). On this 170km long journey you will pass though small mountain roads with beautiful views of waterfall, rivers & forest. After arriving in Kerung (Nepal side), you will meet our Tibetan guide and driver at Nepal-China(Tibet) border and complete necessary immigration paper work. Shortly afterwards you will cross Nepal-China border and drive to Kerung (Tibetan side). Stay overnight at hotel in Kerung.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
2800

Spend one day in Kerung for acclimatization and preparation for the journey to higher altitudes. Today you can visit local markets and acclimatize with the weather. You will also visit Paba monastery. Stay overnight at hotel in Kerung.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
4500

Following warm breakfast, you will start our journey to Saga through Kongtanglamu  pass (5236 meter) and Jerkyung La pass (4800 meter ) while observing the beautiful Yarlung Tsangpo River. You will experience unique Tibetan landscape and pass by several Tibetan nomadic settlements. Stay overnight at hotel in Saga.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4588

After taking breakfast,you will start the journey to Lake Manasarovar. En route you will pass through local villages and cross Mayum La Pass  5211 meters）before arriving at DungyunTso Lake. On this trip you will enjoy the first glimpses of holy Mt.Kailash. Stay overnight in hotel in Manasarovar.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4700

Today is a special day. Following breakfast you will explore Lake Manasarovar. You will visit Chiu Monastery located on the northwest side of the lake and capture magnificent views of Mt. Kailash and Mt. Gurlamandata along with Lake LahangTso (Rakshas Tal). You will continue our drive to Darchen which is also known as base camp of Mount Kailash. Stay overnight at hotel in Darchen.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4900

Today the sacred KailashKora begins. Following morning breakfast, you will take local eco-bus  to Yamadwar which is at a 7km distance. Once in Yamadwar, you will start hiking, starting at Lha Chu Valley passing by beautiful hills, cliffs meadows and waterfalls under clear blue sky. You will enjoy towering views of north face of Mt. Kailash all the way through.Dirapuk Monastery is a 13th century Buddhist monastery. Stay overnight at guesthouse in Dirapuk.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4750

You will wake up before Sunrise and travel from Derapuk to Zuthulpuk. You will hike up the Dolma Chu Valley and cross over Dolma La pass (5630 meter), the highest pass in Tibet, and then drop down to Zuthulpuk Monastery. The views of the sacred Lake Gaurikunda (ThukpeDzingbu) and Mt. Kailash from Zuthulpuk Monastery is impressive. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1500

Today is the last day of the Kailash Kora.  Early morning, you will finish the last hiking stretch of 10km over the Dzongdud plain and reach Dzongdud Mani wall, the end point of the hiking. The hike will last for around 2 hrs. You will then have our morning breakfast before returning to Saga on a  private vehicle. Stay overnight in Saga.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
2800

Following morning breakfast,you will start our return journey from Saga to Kerung. Stay overnight in Kerung.

Food
Breakfast & Lunch
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

After Breakfast your drive will start from Kerung to the border. You will cross the Nepal-China (Tibet) border  and continue driving to Kathmandu, which takes about 8 hours.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Free day in Kathmandu for local exploration. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure. 

What Is Included ?

a) Nepal part

  • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle 
  • 6 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening


b) Tibet Part

  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Kerung and Kerung to Kathmandu by private vehicle 
  • Tibet travel permit and Kailash tour permit
  • Chinese/Tibet visa
  • One Nepali guide and one Tibetan guide
  • Required Kitchen staff including cook
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kerung, Saga and Darchen
  • Guest house accommodation on shared dormitory room basis during KailashKora
  • Yak or porters for carrying the luggage only for 3 days KailashKora (every 2 clients sharing one Yak or porter)
  • Eco Bus for Kailash
  • Meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • 1 support truck to transfer the Nepalese staff and luggage, food stuff and kitchen equipment 
  • Mineral Water
  • First Aid Kit
  • Oxygen with regulator

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses 
  • Travel/Medical insurance
  • Eco bus fee for Lake Manasarovar
  • Costs occurred due to the landslide or road blockade
  • Expense due to unforeseen circumstance
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Horse or pony for Kailash Kora
  • Tips to the guide, kitchen staff, driver and porter
  • Service other than mentioned above

Kailash Manasarovar Tour (Kerung - Kailash - Kerung) Altitude Profile

Additional Information

Please note that:

  1. There is no hotel available during the Kailash kora. The above rates are quoted based on the bed basis at the guesthouse during Kailash kora. Guesthouse accommodation means 3/4/5/6/7 8 beds in one room, no attached bathroom and toilet. The clients are required to share the room with other people.
  2. The permits for the Kailash tour need to be applied 25 days prior of arrival date to Tibet.
  3. If the group will make the kora of Lake Manasarovar, the additional cost of making Lake Manasarovar kora by taking the eco-bus is US$40 per person. 
  4. During Kailash kora, the rate includes 1 yak for every 2 clients, to carry the client's luggage.
  5. There is no western food available in the Kailash area and on the way to Kailash.
     
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