Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual center 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 spritual 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. On the top lives 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.

Although main focus of this trek is Mount Kailash in Tibet, the journey through Nepal's border with Tibet at Zhangmu, Saga and Paryang to Darchen is culturally and scenically rewarding.


Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1300 mtr)
Welcome at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and drive to hotel. Rest of the day free and overnight stay at hotel.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 02 Kathmandu - Visit Temples
Today morning half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit: Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkanth. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch free time for final preparation for Kailash Yatra i.e. checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during the yatra. If you need to buy few things or hire something our staff will assist you.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: Kathmandu - Nyalam 3750 mtr (150 kms)
Early breakfast and begin Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra. Drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border). Short walk of about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet your Tibetan guide and landcruiser drivers. Drive to Zhangmu and complete immigration and custom formalities. Continue drive to Nyalam and direct transfer to guest house. Rest of the day free and overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Nyalam - day free for acclimatization
Today is free for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is a preparation for Kailash Parikrama and helps to acclimatize fast. overnight at guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Nyalam - Saga 4450 mtr (232 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5050 mtr)
Early breakfast and drive to Saga. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Labug-La 5050m. Stop and stay for about 10 minutes at Labung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of 5050 mtr. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name "Yarling Tsangpo") to reach Saga (4600m).
Overnight stay at guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Saga - Paryang 4600 mtr (185 kms)
After breakfast drive to Paryang. Passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow capped mountain peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable drive. Arrive Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Overnight stay at guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Paryang - Mansarovar 4558 mtr (277 kms)
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar. Hore - a small village near Holy Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) - the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 08: Mansarovar - Tarchen (40 kms)
Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by landcruiser and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.


Day 09: Tarchen - Tarboche (13 kms drive) - Dirapuk (4860 mtr) (7 kms trek / 5 - 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Tarboche - starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as outer "Asthapath". It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 10: Dirapuk - Zuthulpuk (4760 mtr) (18 kms trek / 9-10 kms) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 mtr)
Today you will be climbing to Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and than descending gradually to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass.
Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will arrive Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 11: Zuthulpuk - Tarchen (Darchen) (10 kms / 4-5 hrs) - Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama)
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp near Mansarovar Lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 12: Drive to Paryang (277 kms) 7-8 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 13: Drive Paryang to Saga (185 kms) 7-8 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 14: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu (296 kms) 6-7 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 15: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 kms) 9-10 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 16: Transfer to airport for your onward flight
Meals included: Breakfast.

» Inclusions Kathmandu Airport to Hotel or v.v. transfer. 4 Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per itinerary. Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Transfer from Kathmandu to Kodari and back by private bus. Transfer Zhangmu to Kailash & back by Toyota landcruiser with support truck. All camping equipments like Two-men tents, dining tent, kitchen tents, toilet tent, mattresses, complete kitchen equipments & food supplies. All meals (Vegetarian -starting from dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 14). Porters / Yaks during parikrama to carry luggage and equipments only. All applicable Kailash permits, entrance fees in the monasteries, all sightseeing as per program. A local English speaking Tibet guide. Oxygen bottles or Gamow Bag. Walking stick. Sleeping bag. Jacket.

» Exclusions China visa fees (i.e US$ 45pp & for US passport holders additional US$ 14pp). Photographic charges in the monasteries. Nepal re-entry visa (except for Indian Passport holders). Bottled drinks, alcoholic drinks. Tipping to drivers/Sherpas/guides. Water bottles. Medical kit. Rescue operation & insurance in any form. Personal expenses such as bar bills, telephone calls, laundry etc... Any costs arise or shortened itinerary due to landslides, political disturbance & strikes etc. Any other costs, whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the "cost includes" section.

Note:
• The walking stick, sleeping bag and Jackets are to be returned to the organizer after completion of the trip.
• All above prices based on seat-in-coach basis (group joining tour in Kathmandu) & itinerary subject to change.