19 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra!
Duration: 18 Nights/19 Days
Places to Visit: Kathmandu - Lhasa - Shigaste - Lhatze - Paryang - Mansarovar - Tarboche - Driraphuk - Dromala Pass - Zuthul Puk - Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, our representative will escort to the hotel. Check in, refresh and have a pick from the many cuisines served at the hotel restaurant. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu that includes visits to Royal Palace, Temple of the Living Goddess, Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath (World's largest Stupa), Bhadgaon, and Patan. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Lhasa
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Lhasa. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and relax on a day that is free for you to spend at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Lhasa. Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhore Street. The rest of the day is free for you to indulge in other leisure activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.
Day 5: Lhasa - Shigatse
After breakfast at the camp, proceed for an 8-hour drive through 340 km of spectacular Himalayan landscape to Sigatse. On arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Shigaste - Lhatze
After breakfast at the camp, drive to Lhatze. The 7-hour journey takes you on 308 km of pristine countryside in the Himalayas. On arrival, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Lhatze - Saga
After an early morning breakfast at the guest house, drive to Saga. The drive lasts anywhere from 8 - 9 hours and covers a total distance of 300 km of gorgeous Himalayan landscape. On arrival in Saga, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Saga - Paryang
After breakfast at the guest house, drive back to Paryang. The 7-hour journey takes 200 km for completion. On arrival, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Paryang - Mansarovar
After an early morning breakfast at the guest house, drive to Mansarovar. The drive lasts 7 hours and covers a total distance of 250 km of Himalayan landscape that surrounds the crystal clear lake Mansarovar in the middle of nowhere revered for its place in the Holy Scriptures as it is sought after for its strategic importance. On arrival in Mansarovar, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day10: Kailash Mansarovar
After breakfast at the guest house, take a trek along the banks of Mansarovar Lake. Later in the day take a jeep ride on the Mansarovar Parikrama route. Return to the guest house for dinner and overnight stay in Mansarovar.
Day 11: Mansarovar - Tarboche - Driraphuk
After an early breakfast, drive to Tarboche from where Kailash Mansarovar Parikrama begins. Trek to Driraphuk 12 km from Tarboche. The trail lasts 7 - 8 hours. On arrival, check in at the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12:Driraphuk - Dromala Pass - Zuthul Puk
After breakfast at the camp, trek to Zuthul Puk via Dromala Pass 22 km from Driraphuk. The awe-inspiring and breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan terrain takes 7 - 8 hours for completion. On arrival in Zuthul Puk, have dinner and rest overnight at the camp.
Day 13:Zuthul Puk - Mansarovar
After breakfast at the camp, begin a 5-hour trek to the end point of Kailash Parikrama. On arrival, board the jeep awaiting your presence and drive back to Mansarovar. On arrival in Mansarovar, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14:Mansarovar - Paryang
After breakfast at the guest house, begin your 8-hour 250 km drive back to Paryang. On arrival, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay in Paryang.
Day 15:Paryang - Saga
After breakfast at the guest house, drive back to Paryang. The 7-hour journey takes you through 200 km of spectacular Himalayan landscape. On arrival, check in at the guest house for dinner and overnight stay in Saga.
Day 16: Saga - Nyalam
After breakfast at the guest house, begin your 8 - 9 hours journey by road to Nyalam (210 km from Saga). On arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Nyalam.
Day 17: Nyalam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu
After an early morning breakfast, take a 1½-hour drive to Zhangmu (26 km from Nayalam). On arrival in Zhangmu, sought out the immigration formalities to cross the Friendship Bridge on foot. On the other end, board the jeep for a drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival, check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 18: Kathmandu
The day is free for you to explore the city at your own pace or relax amidst the many recreational facilities available at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination
Accommodations: Accommodation & all meals are inclusive. Accommodation will be provided in Hotels/Guest houses or Tents ( as per Availability).
Medical Facilities: Very few medical facilities are available in Tibet. That too is very distantly located. Our paramedical staff will accompany the group, who take care of only few Medical issues at High altitudes. Personal Medical kit and medicines are recommended.
Guide Tibetan Guide will accompany the group, Supported by Tour Leader from India Or Nepal.
The above tour cost includes
- Accommodation at Kathmandu at Hotel (On twin sharing basis)
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- All Entrance fees
- Accommodation at Lhasa Yak Hotel or similar
- Lhasa sightseeing
- All transportations Land cruisers on 4 sharing basis
- Supporting trucks
- Paramedic staff trained for High altitude sickness
- Tibetan Guides
- Special Kailash Parikrama Permits
- Chinese Visa
- All accommodations during Yatra
- Meals on full board
- Sherpa staff
- Cook
- Gamow bag & Oxygen
- Airfare Kathmandu - Lhasa
The tour cost excludes
- Travel/Personal Insurance
- Emergency evacuations/Rescue, if required.
- Any expenses of personal nature and NOT included in the "tour cost includes" section above, are additional.
Permissions and other official formalities
- No Permission is required from the Indian or the Nepalese Govt.
- To Undertake this tour all travelers should have valid passports.
- Tibetan Permits & Chinese Visa are required for this tour, which is included in the Tour cost.
- Medical Fitness certificate (issued by registered medical practitioner) is needed.
