Day
01 : Arrive Kathmandu
On arrival at the airport Our representative would welcome you and
transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 02 : In Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing of
Kathmandu. Evening meet our experts to update yourself for the tour.
Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 03 : Kathmandu - Nylam (3700 m, 180 Kms)
Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a
short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a local
available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at
the height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In
Zhangmu, you will be received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart.
After all the formalities at the check post here, our journey
continues for another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through
the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive
brings us for the overnight stay at Nyalam (3,700 m.). The lodges
and guesthouses here are very simple and basic. Overnight at Nylam
Day 04 : In Nylam
Rest day for acclimatization and local hikes around. Overnight at
Nylam
Day 05 : Nylam - Saga (5050m, 5-6 Hrs drive)
Morning drive to the first pass of Lelung La at 5,050 m. From here a
superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker,
Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. From here the road diverts towards
near Shisapangma on the trail to Saga on the absolute windswept
landscape on the rough dirt road. Saga, one of the large village
enroute to Kailash. The drive can take approximate 5-6 hours
depending upon the road condition. We will be camping near the
village for the overnight. Overnight at Saga
Day 06 : Saga - Paryang (110 Kms)
Another morning drive through the windswept territory passing many
villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow
capped mountains. After 5-6 hours of drive brings us to Paryang for
the overnight stay. Overnight at Paryang
Day
07 : Prayang - Darchen
From Paryang, our journey continues to Darchen, the start of our
Parikrama or Kora. The drive passes through open territory with a
view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if lucky you might come
across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass). The drive takes us to a high pass
of over 5,000 m. before we arrive at Darchen (4,480 m). Darchen is
located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village
with couple of guest houses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time,
this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all
around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora. Overnight
at Darchen
Day 08 : Darchen - Dirapuk
The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other
local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups
and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6
hours walk. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of
Kailash, northwest face.
Day 09 : Dirapuk - Zuthulphuk
Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the
holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to
one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to
the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp after
5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery. Overnight at
Zuthulphuk
Day 10 : Zuthulphuk - Darchen
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5
hours) at Darchen. Overnight at Darchen.
Day 11 : Darchen - Lake Mansarovar
After completing the holy Kora at Darchen, our next spiritual
destination takes to Lake Mansarovar for the holy bath. It is
believed a ritual bath delivers pilgrims to paradise and drink of
its holy water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The
drive from Darchen takes a little over 2 hours on the dirt road.
Lake Mansarovar, one of the largest salt lake in Tibet. We will be
camping at the shore of the lake very close to the monastery and its
village. Overnight at Mansarovar
Day 12 : In Mansarover
Rest day at Lake Mansarovar for dip in the Lake and local hikes
around. Overnight at Mansarovar
Day 13 : Mansarover - Paryang
Retrace the journey back to Paryang, app. 5-6 hrs. of drive.
Overnight at Paryang
Day 14 : Paryang - Saga
Continue drive back to Saga . Overnight at Saga
Day 15 : Saga - Nylam
Drive back to Nylam. Overnight at Nylam
Day 16 : Nylam - Zhangmu - Kathmandu
Drive to Zhangmu and continue towards Kathmandu after the holy
memorable journey of a lifetime. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at
Kathmandu
Day 17 : In Kathmandu
Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities.
Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 18: Departure Transfer
You would be transferred in time to the International airport for
your flight back home
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