One of the most sacred mountains on earth lies in western Tibet is called Mt Kailash, which is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and the ancient Bon religion of Tibet. It became an important site for Tibetan and Indian pilgrims as it has mentioned to be the sacred in both religious grate epics. It said to believe that if you made a 53km Kora (circuit) around Mt. Kailash, all sins you have done in this life will be erased. This religious circumambulation, clockwise for Buddhists and Hindus and anti-clockwise for Bon followers. The mountain itself is 6714m high and with its four sheer walls and snow capped peak is spectacular.
Only 30km from Mt Kailash is another important pilgrimage site, the beautiful and serene Lake Manasarovar. According to mythology it was formed in the mind of Brahma, and Indian and Tibetan pilgrims can also be seen circumambulating this lake
Sacred spaces and stunning landscapes! Magnificent temples, mountain passes, snow-capped peaks, nomad camps, pilgrims – this is truly a journey to stir the senses and nourish the soul.
Itinerary:
Day 01:
Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu Kodari.Walk to The Friendship Bridge anddrive uphill to Zhangmu . After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam . O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar . (153 Kms / 6-7 Hrs)
Day 02:
Stay at Nyalam (3750m) for acclimatization. The Group will be taken for a 3 hrs Trek in Nyalam . O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar.
Drive to Paryang (4750m - 255 Kms / 5-6 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Paryang.
Day 05:
Drive to Hor-Quo (4560m 223 Kms / 5-6 Hrs ). Camp at the banks of Lake Manasarovar.
Day 06:
AM Lake Manasarovar Parikarma (4520m -115 Kms / 4-5 Hrs.) PM Drive to Darchen (4620m). O/nt at Guest House.
Day 07:
Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Nandi Parbat for an excellent viewof Mount Kailash . The Group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. O/nt at Guest House.
Day 08:
Drive ahead of Tarboche to the trek starting point of Kailash Parikarma (13 Kms) Trek to Dirapuk (4860m 7 Kms) approx 5 6 Hrs. Trek . Camp .
End Kailash Kora (10 Kms) approx 3 - 4 Hrs Trek.
Drive to Paryang (270 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Htl Paryang.
Day 11:
Drive to Saga ( 255 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at Guest House
Day 12:
Drive to Nyalam. (240 Kms / 6 7 Hrs). O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar
Day 13:
Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu.
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel in the cities can be upgraded or degraded depend on your budget.
