Overview

Kailash via Nepalgunj

Tibet, an autonomous region of China and home to the holy Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake is a famous pilgrimage destination for the devotees of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religions and an epitome of beauty and admiration to the rest of the world.

Mt. Kailash Manasarovar via Simikot trek gives you an opportunity to get pleasure from the natural beauty of both the Nepalese and the Tibetan landscapes. This Kailash Manasarovar trek serves both adventure seekers and religious tourists. The tour proceeds from the border at Hilsa and then heads toward Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar.

Circumambulating the mountain, parikrama, or kora on foot is an ancient ritual of devotion that is still practised by devotees with the faith that it will bring good fortune in one’s life. Hindus and Buddhists perform kora/parikrama in the mountain in a clockwise direction whereas Jain and Bonpo religions followers believe in other way around i.e. anticlockwise. Kailash parikrama begins as soon as we reach Yama Dwar.

We will cross the highest elevation during the trek- Dolma la Pass (5700m) while performing the 2nd kora/parikrama. Another major highlight of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (journey) is Lake Mansarovar, the highest freshwater lake in the world (4500m). Pilgrims believe that drinking water from the lake or taking a dip or bath in the lake will wash away all their sins for 100 lifetimes.

Highlights

  • Breathtaking Mt. Kailash.
  • Scenic Mansarovar Lake and holy bath.
  • Lifetime experience of trekking in the kailash Mountain
  • Driving through amazing Tibetan plateaus.
  • Ancient monasteries with historic values at different places on the way.
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley
  • Evening time's aarti of Pashupatinath Temple

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m) transfer to hotel and overnight

The journey begins with your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Here, our company representative will receive you and take you to the hotel. After you freshen up, you can explore some of the Newari heritage.

  • Maximum Altitude1300m

Earlymorning after breakfast, our day begins with the visit to Ghuheswori and Pashupatinath. This Hindu temple is also revered as the guardian deity of the nation.The journey then heads towardsJalnarayan (the sleeping Vishnu) and we then return back hotel for lunch.After lunch, we will drive toward domestic airport for our flight to Nepalgunj. Yatra briefing is given the evening at the hotel.

    Early Morning driveto Nepalgunj Airport and catch the flight to Simikot, it is 40-50 minutes flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot. We will stay overnight in Simikot for acclimatization.

      Early morning, we will fly with a small helicopter to Hilsa from Simikot. Upon arriving hilsa we will wait for all the group members to arrive then proceed to the border immigration.Our drive to Taklakot will be waiting in the Tibet side. The drive to Taklakot is 27 km. The remaining day in Taklakot is to rest for acclimatization.

      Taklakot is a small town with lots of shops on both sides of the road for shopping necessary items for further Yatra.

      • Maximum Altitude3900m

      After breakfast, drive roughly 2 hours in the AC Volvo category bus to Mansarovar Lake. On the way we can see RakshasTaalon our left where we will have a short break and take some pictures and enjoy the sceneries. The lake 'Raksha’s' represents the force of the devil. Upon reaching Mansarovar Lake we will start the Holy Lake Parikrama which is approx. 105 KMs, take holy bath and perform Puja at divine Lake Mansarovar. The first glimpse of Mount Kailash is also visible from Manasarovar.

      • Maximum Altitude4450m

      After a short drive from Lake Mansarovar, we will reach to Darchen which is base for Kailash Parikrama &Ashtapad darshan. We will visit Asthapad if you get permission by Chinese authorities. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

      • Maximum Altitude4560m

      Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Yamdwar and then trek to Dirapuk (10 KMS for first day Parikrama). You get blessed with the darshan of North Face of Mount Kailashduring the first day of Parikrama which is considered to be most auspicious.Yatries who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.

      • Maximum Altitude4880m

      Early morning after breakfast, we will trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk crossing the highest altitude in the trek which is Dolma La Pass. Total trek is of 22 KMs on the second day of Parikrama. This is the most difficult part of the journey in throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft height above sea level. From Dolma LaPass descend to Gauri Kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk.

      Day 2 is important as you will pass through Shivasthal (Sacred place for Tibetans & believed that whatever you offer here, get it in Heaven) & Gauri Kund. After Dolma La Pass its long pleasant trekking way beside the river. You will see the East face of Mount Kailash here.

        The third day Parikrama is of 8 KMs & takes around 3 hours to complete reaching our bus pick up point. We will then drive to Darchen (3 kms) and merge with other members who were waiting in Darchen, and further proceed with the dive to Taklakot.

        • Maximum Altitude3900m

        Drive to Hilsa by private vehicle, fly back to Simikot by Helicopter. We will spend the night in Simikot.

          Early morning flight from Simikot to Nepalgunjand flight to Kathmandu after the lunch in Nepalgunj. If we have enough time, we will visit Pashupatinath for the evening aarati.

            Our representatives will once again drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

              Cost Details

              IncludedExcluded

              Kathmandu arrival and departure arrangement

              Tibet travel permit and visa

              nepal airfare of heli ticket 

              Sightseeing in Tibet and Nepal

              Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved English speaking Tibetan guide

              English speaking Nepali guide

              All private and comfortable ground transportation during the trip

              Accommodation during the trip

              All  meals during the trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

              One Jackets, one Cap, one duffle bag & one shoulder bag

              Supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas)

              All applicable taxes & service charges

              Oxygen for emergency use, First Aid kit

              international Flights

              Yak / Pony Charges during the Parikrama.

              All personal expenses

              Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, etc.

              Tips to guide, helper, drivers, hotel staff.

              Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place.