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Pilgrimage Tours to Holy Mt. Kailash and Sacred Lake Manasarovar from 14 to 28 Days
Mt. Kailash (Kang Rimpoche), situated in the Western region of Tibet, has been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bonpos for thousands of years. For Hindus and Buddhists, it is the center of Universe. In past a visit to this holiest place was something of a dream for mankind but due to the network of motor able roads this dream has turned into reality. Mt. Kailash is also revered as the source of four great rivers of Asia, Indus, Bramhaputra (Tsangpo), Karnali (Ganges) and Sutlej, are all fed by the water of nearby sacred Lake Mansarovar.
LakeManasarovar
Sacred Lake Manasarovar (4588m) is located in the Western Tibet between Mt. Kailash (6714 m) and Gurla Mandhata Range (Memo Nani, 7694m). For Hindus, Lake Manasarovar floats beneath the shadow of holy Kailash and was created to show the omnipotence of Brahma's mind (manas). Tibetans know it as Maphan Tso, 'the Unconquerable Lake'. For many, this is holiest lake in Asia. The Hindu poet Kalidash has written in the 3rd Century.
"When the earth of Manasarovar touches anyone's body or when anyone bathes therein, he shall go to the paradise of Brahma, and he who drinks its water shall go to the heaven of Shiva and shall be released from the sins of 100 births. Even the beast that bears the name of Manasarovar shall go to the paradise of Brahma. Its water is like pearls".
The ideal time to go round Manasarovar is in late autumn and early spring when the streams and rivers flowing into the lake are low. Some Tibetans prefer to circumambulate the lake in winter when everything is frozen. It is then possible to walk very near to the shoreline. During most of the year, a pilgrim should be prepared to wade across small and large streams.
It is one and half hour flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, flying over the mighty backbone of the Himalayas with the view of Mt. Everest on a clear weather day; we land at the heart of the Tibetan Plateau and drive two hours by land cruiser to Lhasa.
Few days are spent in Lhasa soaking up the atmosphere and visiting many sights of historical interest before commencing our overland trip to Sangsang via Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya. From Sangsang we have a choice of either Northern or Southern highway to Mt. Kailash returning on the other route. This pilgrimage takes 19 to 26 days depending on group requirements.
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Day 01: Transfer to airport and fly to Lhasa (3650 m.). Arrive Gongar airport and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Lhasa: Sightseeing. Overnight hotel. Day 03: Lhasa: Sightseeing. Overnight hotel. Day 04: Drive Lhasa / Gyantse (3950 m.). Overnight camp. Day 05: Drive Gyantse / Shigatse (3900 m.) camp. Day 06: Drive Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse (3900 m.) camp. Day 07: Drive Lhatse / Saga (4600 m.) camp. Day 08: Drive Saga / Paryang (4550 m.) camp. Day 09: Drive Paryang / Chiu Gomba (4550 m.) camp. Day 10: Drive Chiu Gomba / Gosul Gomba camp. Day 12: Drive Gosul Gomba / Darchen (4520 m.) Day 13: Drive Darchen / Traboche and start trek to Dera Phuk (4860 m.) camp -
three days trek around Mt. Kailash. Day 14: Trek Dera Phuk / Zutul Phuk (4760 m.) camp Day 15: End trek near Darchen and drive to Horaa (4500 m.) camp Day 16: Drive Horaa / Paryang camp. Day 18: Drive Paryang / Saga camp. Day 19: Drive Saga / Nyalam camp. Day 20: Drive Nyalam / Zhangmu / Kathmandu
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This itinerary can be done in reverse. Please visit our Tibet major places of interest page to get more information on some of the major places of interest described on this page.
Tibet border at Kodari is five hours drive from Kathmandu. Another one day drive from Zhangmu takes us to Lhatse. From here we take either the Northern or Southern highway to Mt. Kailash and use the same route on the way back.
Tour duration (15-19 days). This tour is designed to provide some insight into Tibet and its way of life and culture with visits to some of Tibet's less well known Monasteries. The trek also provides the opportunity to partake in the Holy pilgrimage around Mt. Kailash.
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Day 1: Drive Kathmandu / Nyalam (3750 m.). Overnight Guest house Day 2: Rest at Nyalam Day 3: Drive Nyalam / Saga (4600 m.) camp. Day 4: Drive Saga / Paryang (4550 m.) camp. Day 5: Drive Paryang / Chiu Gomba (4550 m.) camp. Day 6 Chiu Gomba / Gosul Gomba (4540 m.) Day 7: Drive Gosul Gomba / Darchen (4520 m.) camp. Day 8: Drive Darchen / Tarboche and start trek to Dera Phuk (4860 m.) camp -
Three days trek around Mt. Kailash Day 9: Trek Dera Phuk Gomba / Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760 m.) camp. Day 10: End trek near Darchen and drive to Horaa (4500 m.) camp. Day 11: Drive Horaa / Paryang camp. Day 12: Drive Paryang / Saga camp. Day 13: Drive Saga / Nyalam. Overnight Guest house. Day 14: Drive Nyalam / Zhangmu / Kathmandu.
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Please visit our Tibet major places of interest page to get more information on some of the major places of interest described on this page.
This tour provides opportunity to make the "ultimate pilgrimage" to holy Kailash and Manasarovar commencing from Kathmandu in Nepal. Tour is inclusive of overland journey to the sacred Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash camping by the ethereal waters of the holy lake with three -days Kora (trek) around Mt. Kailash a special and very spiritual journey in holy and beautiful land.
Tour includes rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping through remote regions of Western Tibet, at altitudes of 2,745m/ 9,000ft and 4,880m/16,000ft and hiking to a maximum of 5600m/18,400ft. Nature Trail’s team with Sherpas / cook and guide are on hand. All camping equipment will be provided. While trekking, clients carry a small day-pack only and hike at easy pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Day 2: At leisure and tour briefing Day 3: Fly to Nepalgunj. Overnight hotel. Day 4: Fly to Simikot and commence trek Day 5: Trek Simikot / Tuling Day 6: Trek Tuling / Kermi Day 7: Trek Kermi / Yangar Day 8: Trek Yanger / Torea Day 9: Trek Torea / Hilsa then cross the border and drive to Taklakot Day 10: Drive Taklakot / Purang Day 11 Drive Purang / Manasarovar Lake Day 12: Drive Manasarovar / Darchen Day 13: Drive Darchen / Tarboche and start trek to Dera Phuk (4860 m.) -
Three days trek around Mt. Kailash. Day 14: Cross over Dolma-La (5400 m.) and reach to Zutul Phuk. Day 15: End trek near Darchen and drive to Horaa (4500 m.) Day 16: Drive Horaa / Paryang (4550 m.) Day 17: Drive Paryang / Saga (4600 m.) Day 18: Drive Saga / Nyalam (3750 m.) Day 19: Drive Nyalam / Kathmandu
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PLEASE NOTE: On the return journey it may be possible to take the seasonal route crossing Tsangpo River at Saga on day 12. This high route is very scenic and passes Mt. Shishapangma and Pailku Tso Lake to meet the Arniko Highway close to the Lalung La Pass on Day 14, A detailed itinerary is provided after booking confirmation.
This extraordinary journey takes you to Tibet's mythical Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, via hidden Humla valley in Nepal's western most Tibetan frontier. Starting from Kathmandu we travel overland west along the mighty Zangpo River and over high passes to reach Mt. Kailash. Once we reach there; will make the 'kora' (holy-circuit trek) of the mountain sharing trail with other pilgrims traveling to Kailash in the summer months. After our trek we will camp at the bank of Lake Manasarovar and then head south to cross Tibet-Nepal border. Once crossed over the Nara Lagna pass, we continue our trek to the south of main Himalayan range down the Karnali River, through alpine meadows, ancient villages and forested valleys where our trek ends and from here we take a flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj in the Terai lowland region of Nepal for a flight onwards to Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU-SAGA-KAILASH-TSADA-ZHANGMU-KATHMANDU
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BRIEF
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel. Overnight hotel. Day 2: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley. Overnight hotel. Day 3: At leisure and tour briefing. Overnight hotel. Day 4: Drive Kathmandu / Nyalam Day 5: Drive Nyalam / Paiku Tso camp Day 6: Drive Pailku Tso Saga Day 7: Drive Saga / Paryang Day 8: Drive Paryang / Lake Manasarovar Day 9: Drive Lake Manasarovar / Darchen - Prepare for Trek Day 10: Drive Darchen / Tarboche and start trek to Dera Phuk - Three days trek around Mt. Kailash Day 11: Cross over Dolma-La (5400 m.) and reach to Zutul Phuk Day 12 End trek at Darchen Day 13: Drive Darchen / Tirthapuri Day 14 Drive Tirthapuri / Guge Kingdom Day 15: Guge Kingdom Day 16: Drive Guge Kingdom / Shiquane. Day 17: Drive Shiquane / /Quangba Day 18: Drive Quangba / Gertse Day 19: Drive Gertse / Tsochen Day 20: Drive Tsochen / Sangsang Day 21: Drive Sangsang / Lhatse Day 22: Drive Lhatse / Tingri Day 23: Drive Tingri / Nyalam Day 24: Drive Nyalam / Kathmandu
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We will tailor tours to meet your needs. If you have your own ideas for your own personal tour please feel free to contact us and we can pursue your request with you. (e-mail to us.)
Simikot/Kailash/Zhangmu trek (20 days)
Zhangmu/Kailash/Everest Base Camp/Zhangmu
(26 days)
Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping
in Tibet at altitudes between 4390m/14400ft and 5150m/ 16,900ft.
Overland travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, with nine days trekking
in the Mt. Everest and Shisapangma areas.
Mt. Kailash (Kang Rimpoche), situated in the Western region of Tibet, has been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bonpos for thousands of years. For Hindus and Buddhists, it is the center of Universe. In past a visit to this holiest place was something of a dream for mankind but due to the network of motor able roads this dream has turned into reality. Mt. Kailash is also revered as the source of four great rivers of Asia, Indus, Bramhaputra (Tsangpo), Karnali (Ganges) and Sutlej, are all fed by the water of nearby sacred Lake Mansarovar. 
Sacred Lake Manasarovar (4588m) is located in the Western Tibet between Mt. Kailash (6714 m) and Gurla Mandhata Range (Memo Nani, 7694m). For Hindus, Lake Manasarovar floats beneath the shadow of holy Kailash and was created to show the omnipotence of Brahma's mind (manas). Tibetans know it as Maphan Tso, 'the Unconquerable Lake'. For many, this is holiest lake in Asia. The Hindu poet Kalidash has written in the 3rd Century. 
It is one and half hour flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, flying over the mighty backbone of the Himalayas with the view of Mt. Everest on a clear weather day; we land at the heart of the Tibetan Plateau and drive two hours by land cruiser to Lhasa. 
Tibet border at Kodari is five hours drive from Kathmandu. Another one day drive from Zhangmu takes us to Lhatse. From here we take either the Northern or Southern highway to Mt. Kailash and use the same route on the way back. 
