KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA VIA ZHANGMU

Mt. Kailash, 6,740m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet.

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Mt. Kailash, 6,740m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Zhangmu offers a great opportunity to witness this perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual entry for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion – Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave.

For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic ‘world pillar’ 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. Kailahs Mansarovar tour via Zhangmu therefore is a popular pilgrimage tour among followers of Hindu religion. On the top live their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati. For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual center of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions. Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks.

Day 1 :  ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Day 2 :  KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day 3 :  DRIVE TO KATHMANDU ~ KODARI ~ ZHANGMU ~ NYALAM
Day 4 :  IN NYALAM
Day 5 :  DRIVE TO NYALAM ~ SAGA
Day 6 :  DRIVE TO SAGA ~ PARYANG
Day 7 :  DRIVE TO PARYANG ~ DARCHEN
Day 8 :  DRIVE TO DARCHEN ~ CHHU GOMPA
Day 9 :  DRIVE TO CHHU GOMPA ~ TARBOCHE ~ DIRAPUK
Day 10 :  DRIVE TO DIRAPUK ~ ZUTHULPHUK
Day 11 :  DRIVE TO ZUTHULPHUK ~ PRAYANG
Day 12 :  DRIVE TO PARYANG ~ SAGA ~ NYALAM
Day 13 :  DRIVE NYALAM ~ ZHANGMU ~ KODARI ~ KATHMANDU
Day 14 :  DEPARTURE

You arrive to Kathmandu for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Zhangmu, where you will spend a couple of days sightseeing around the valley. It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from Nepal Himalayan Voyages will meet you at the airport and escort hotel. The representative will help you check into hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities. Check in and Overnight at the hotel.
On the second day of this tour to Kailash Mansarovar via Zhangmu, you will mainly be sightseeing around the valley. After breakfast at the hotel commence the sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Bouddhnath Stupa. Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple built in Pagoda Style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds. Boudhnath: One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal, Furthermore it is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Boudhanath is an imposing structure standing some 36 meters. The Stupa stands on the massive three level mandala style Platforms surrounded by colourful private family houses. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list this site is considered very much like Mecca for the Buddhists. Overnight at the hotel.
Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Border of Nepal/ China). The distance we travel is 130 kms and the drive takes 7-8 hrs. under normal road condition Upon reaching the border, customs formalities will be carried out. We will have lunch here and drive up to Zhangmu (9300 ft) which is the main entrance of Tibet. In Zhangmu, you will be received by our guide and help you complete all custom and immigration formalities. Then transfer to Nyalam (12500 ft) which takes some 3 more hours. Check in and Overnight at the hotel.
On the fourth day of the tour to Kailash Mansarovar, you will spend the whole day at Nyalam for acclimatization. On this day we carry out acclimatization training as well. Nyalam , traditionally known as Tsongdu is a small Tibetan town near the Nepal border. It is the county seat of Nyalam County in Shigatse prefecture (part of the historical Tsang Province of the old Tibet). It is 35 km from Zhangmu town in the same county, which is the point of entry to Nepal. Nyalam is situated at 3,750m above sea level. Once a town of stone buildings and tin roofs, it was nicknamed 'The Gate of Hell' by the Nepalese traders because the old trail between Nyalam and the Nepalese border was so treacherous to negotiate. Today Nyalam is fast growing little town made of concrete buildings located on the Friendship Highway between Lhasa and the Nepal border. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Saga which will take almost 7 hrs (240 km). During the drive, you will pass through the first highest pass of Lalung La Pass (5000 m) and encounter superb view of Himalayas and natural beauty. Upon arrival at Saga, check in to Local Guest House.
On the sixth day, you will drive from Saga to Paryang. After breakfast drive to Paryang which will take almost 7–8 hrs (240 km). During the drive you can enjoy distance view of beautiful snow capped mountains and nomad people. Upon arrival at Paryang, check in at the Local Guest House. Check in and Overnight at guest house.
On the seventh day of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, you will drive to Darchen. After breakfast, we depart for Darchen which is 45 kms. and takes 2 hours. This is a small village close to Mount Kailash. Mentally we prepare ourselves for the Parikarma of Mount Kailash next day. This is the day we reach to the point from where we get the first view of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Check in and Overnight at guest house.
Those who opt out of the Parikarma stay back at Darchen for two nights. Then we start the Parikarma (circumambulation) of the Lake Mansarovar to reach Chhu Gompa which is on the banks of Lake Mansarovar. The drive to Chhu Gompa is 280 kms. and takes 10 hours. Check in and Overnight at guest house.
Today is the day of Parikarma. In the morning we drive for Tarboche (8 kms, 30 minutes drive) from where we start our trek to Dirapuk. The trek distance is 18 kms. and takes 5 hrs. Check in and Overnight at guest house.
In the Morning, on the 10th day of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, we start our trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk. We trek through Drolma La Pass which is at an altitude of 5812m, the highest point in the course of our journey. This is the most challenging day for pilgrimage with the total distance of 22 kms and 9 hrs. trek. Check in and Overnight at guest house.
In the morning after breakfast, we begin our journey back to Paryang. The distance to Paryang is 280 kms and takes about 11 hrs. Check in and Overnight at a Guest House.
Breakfast at the hotel. After the breakfast drive to Nyalam. Check in and Overnight at the Guest House.
On the 13th day of Kailash Mansarovar tour via Zhamngu, you will drive from Nyalam to Zhangmu and then to Kodari and finally back to Kathmandu. After breakfast at the hotel in the morning drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge (Nepal/China border) where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu. Lunch en-route to Kathmandu at local restaurant. Evening explore Thamel, the epi-center for shopping in Kathmandu. It can be a stressful place because of the street vendors, rickshaw drivers and high speed motorbikes. But there is no question that it is jam- packed with shops, selling everything from ready-to-wear Western clothes, embroider T-shirts, Tibetan carpets, clothing, Thangkas (Buddhist paintings) and curios (“singing bowls” etc), Pashmina shawls, Nepali souvenirs like khukuris (Gurkha’s traditional knife) and madals (drums), jewellery, paper products (the local lokta plant is used to make a fine & unique paper – a nice and practical souvenir or gift), colorful masks and puppets, metalwork & woodcarvings Farewell dinner with cultural dance show at local restaurant. Taste authentic organic Nepalese food. Enjoy simultaneously local folk dances and songs. Fascinating Nepalese cultural décor and artifacts bring past and present alive. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to international airport fly to home. We ensure that you will leave Kathmandu with cherishing memories of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and an experience of a lifetime. Our representative from Nepal Himalayan Voyages will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home.

Includes

  • Meet, assisted upon arrival at the airport by our office representative.
  • All arrival and departure transfers as per the itinerary by a/c vehicles.
  • 3 Nights twin/double room accommodation as per the above hotel in Kathmandu on full board basis [fully vegetarian meals].
  • Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses except during Kailash Parikarma accommodation will be at Tented camp.
  • Mineral water throughout the Kailash Yatra.
  • Kathmandu / Kodari / Kathmandu transfer by coach.
  • In Tibet, all land transfers by as per the above mentioned vehicle [in 4WD vehicle 4 person should be accommodated in each land cruiser].
  • Support truck to carry luggage, food and equipment etc.
  • Yak & Yak men for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma.
  • One half-day Kathmandu sightseeing tour as per the itinerary with our local English speaking guide including entrance fees.
  • Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip.
  • Tibetan guide.
  • All camping gears as per the itinerary.
  • Air compressor bag [Gammo bag].
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Oxygen cylinder.
  • Tibet travel permit.
  • Local mobile [Chinese SIM card will be available on request].
  • Windcheater jacket, duffle bag, certificate from company after completion of the tour, Manasarovar water etc.
  • Farewell dinner at local restaurant with cultural dance show.

Excludes

  • Tibet / Chinese Visa fee [as above].
  • All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
  • Personal call from Mobile phones, there will be charge as per the use.
  • Personal use of pony/porter during Parikarma [Kora] & Tipping.
  • Service which are not mentioned above inclusion part.
  • Extra baggEvacuation cost, travel insurance.
  • Extra cost incurred in or due to unforeseen reasons such as road blockage due to landslide, heavy snowfall, extra night stay mentioned than above etc.
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