Tour to Kailash and Manasarovar
 Mt. Kailash (6714 m.), Asia's most sacred mountain,very popular among
pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus, is located in a high and isolated
enclave of West Tibet. It is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area,
known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake
Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung
kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos.
Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu
Tse (the Nine story Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is
stated that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from
heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of life is
believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain
Highlights on this tour
Visit of palace and Monasteries in Tibet
Trek around Mt. Kailash and take a dip in the holy Mansarovar
Superb mountain views, great passes, Nomad
Spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife
Impressive display of wild flower, picturesque Tibetan village
Friendly Tibetan people
The Great river Brahmapurta and Karnai Hi Passes .
tibetan Pleateu |
Fact about this trip
Trip length: 13 Days
Grade: Challenging
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Group size: Maximum 16
Accommodation: Hotel & camping
Transportation: Private Bus/Jeep
Maximum altitude: 5620m(Dolma_La) |
Detail itinerary
Day 01 Upon arrival transfer to hotel/welcome dinner/hotel
Day 02 Day for sightseeing in kathmandu, Preparation for permit.
Day 03 Drive to Nylam. (3600m), about 6-7 hr or alternative overnight at Zhangmu
Day 04 Rest Exploration in Nylam.
Day 05 Drive to Dongba
Day 06 Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4440m)
Day 07 Drive to Darchen (4600m) and trek or Drive to Tarboche about 2 hr
Day 08 Trek to Dira Phuk Gomba (4800m), about 5-6 hr
Day 09 Trek over Dolma La pass [5630m] camp before Zuthrulphuk Gompa (5050m), about 7-8 hr
Day 10 Trek and drive via Manasarovar to Dongba (4000m)
Day 11 Drive to Nylam. (3600m), about 6-7 hr or alternative overnight at Zhangmu.
Day 12 Drive to Kathmandu ( 1350m), about 6-7 hr.
Day 13 Free and final departure.
Note: Extension of this tour to visit the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at Tsaparang & Tholing or Sishapangma Base Camp or Rongphu Monastery and North Everest Base Camp and/or onward journey to Lhasa is possible. Customized itineraries for private groups are available. Please contact us for details.
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