Kailash Mansarovar Tour (11Night/ 12Days)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
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NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Kailash Manasarovar Tour is a very popular tour for different types of pilgrims and visitors. The site is gratifyingly stunning, along with its religious significance. The remoteness of the territory of Tibet is adorned with a dominant view of Mt. Kailash and turquoise Manasarovar Lake. To fulfill your spiritual quest, Global Holidays Adventure offers a high-quality service. You will also witness the wonders of the ancient Holy City of Lhasa - the holy land renowned for ancient religion, beautiful architecture, gilded temples, intricately decorated monasteries, and several other impressive arts and artifacts. You will be flying to Lhasa from where you will be driving to Manasarovar and returning via the same route. Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lakes are holy destinations for four different religions - Hindus, Jain, Buddhist, and Bon. It is, for Hindus, the place where Lord Shiva stays with his wife Parvati forever. On the pilgrimage tour to Manasarovar, it is claimed that all sins are cleansed.
The memorable moments
DAYS Activities Accommodation Meal DAY1 Arrival in Kathmandu Hotel - DAY2 Full-day Kathmandu Sightseeing Hotel B DAY3 Kathmandu to Kyirong Hotel B/-/D DAY4 Drive to Saga Hotel B/-/D DAY5 Drive to Lake Manasarovar Guest house B/-/D DAY6 Drive to Drechen Guest house B/-/D DAY7 Drive to Tarpochi Trek to Dirabuk Guest house B/-/D DAY8 Trek over Dolma la pass to Zhuthulbuk Guest house B/-/D DAY9 End Kora drive to Saga Hotel B/-/D DAY10 Drive to Kyirong Hotel B/-/D DAY11 Back to Kathmandu Hotel B
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu — Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, our representatives will be there to greet you and provide transportation to your hotel.
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Day 2: Full Day Exploring Kathmandu — On the second day, you will embark on a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. The itinerary includes visits to Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), and Boudhanath.
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Day 3: Kathmandu to Kyirong — The third day of your journey involves driving from Kathmandu to Kyirong. You will follow the Pasang Lhamu highway in Nepal, making your way to the Kyirong border via Dhunche and Syabrubesi. The distance from Kathmandu to Kyirong is approximately 150 kilometers, and the journey will take around 7 to 8 hours by Jeep, primarily due to the challenging off-road conditions.
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Day 4: Journey to Saga — Early in the morning, set out on a drive from Kyirong to Saga. The road covers a distance of 108 kilometers and will take about 3-4 hours to reach your destination. This drive will take you through Lhatse and Sang Sang, so it's advisable to commence your journey early in the day.
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Day 5: Journey to Lake Manasarovar — After enjoying breakfast in the morning, your expedition continues from Saga to Lake Manasarovar, which is approximately 455 kilometers away and will take around 6 hours to reach. It's essential to start early in the morning as today's journey covers a substantial distance. After covering about 150 kilometers, you'll arrive at Old Dzongba, a settlement of Tibetan herders. From Old Dzongba, your drive will take you through high mountain passes and expansive pastures on your way to Paryang, a small town with a Chinese military presence. As you continue westward from Paryang, you'll make a stop at Horchu River, which hosts a military checkpoint.
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Day 6: Drive to Darchen — After a morning meal, set out on a drive to Darchen. Darchen is located 32 kilometers from Lake Manasarovar, and the journey takes approximately 45 minutes to reach your destination.
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Day 7: : Drive to Tarbochi and Trek to Dirapuk — Following breakfast, drive to Yama Dwar, also known as Tarbochi, located 15 kilometers from Darchen, a journey of about 15 minutes. From Yama Dwar, your trek to Dirapuk, located on the north face of Mount Kailash, commences. The trail takes you along a winding and pebbled path, with occasional ascents to higher terrain.
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Day 8: Trek over Dolma La Pass to Zhuthulbuk — Today presents the most challenging, longest, and exhilarating segment of your spiritual journey. You will need to trek for at least 8 to 9 hours to reach your destination, Zhuthulbuk. Starting from Dirapuk, the trail ascends rapidly to Shivasthal, taking a winding and zigzag path. Shivasthal is a place where Tibetans make offerings (food, clothing, alcohol, etc.) to the deceased souls of their family members, friends, and relatives, believing that these offerings will be received by the departed souls in heaven. This is also where the trail to the inner Parikrama route diverges.
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Day 9: Completion of Kora and Drive to Saga — The day begins with an easy 3-hour walk on flat terrain to complete the Kailash Kora. After the walk, you will return by car to Saga, and you are likely to arrive in Saga by evening.
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Day 10: Drive to Kyirong — Today, you will retrace your route back to Kyirong. Along the way, you can make stops at scenic spots to take pictures and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region.
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Day 11: Departure from the Border to Nepal — In the early morning, embark on a journey to the Nepal-Tibet immigration checkpoint. You will cross the Friendship Bridge and complete immigration procedures on both sides. After successfully exiting Nepal, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu where you can check in and take a well-deserved rest.
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Day 12: Final Departure [B] — Your last morning will be free, and as your flight departure time approaches, you will make your way to the airport to catch your onward flight.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Accommodation on a double occupancy basis.
- Daily Breakfast at your hotel.
- All transportation and sightseeing is by private van or bus.
- Sightseeing admission fees.
- English-speaking local Tibet guide.
- Tibet Travel Permit.
Not included
- International and internal airfare.
- Airport Taxes.
- Chinese visa fee.
- Lunch and dinner except as indicated.
- Drinks, tips, and other personal expenses.
- Travel & Health Insurance.
- All extra expenses are caused due to nature or unforeseen events.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Optional tipping to local staff, guides, drivers, etc.
- Items of a personal nature (beverages, laundry, telephone, etc.).
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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