Tour to Mount Kailash 15 Nights / 16 Days

After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. (Chinese Visa to be obtained).

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 Guest House in Nyalam(3,700 m.). The lodges and guest houses here are very simple and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is slowly picking up since last Decade.

Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. You will be taken for 3 Hrs trek in Nyalam (OPTIONAL) which would definitely help pilgrims in getting used to Trek conditions for Kailash Parikrama.

Morning drive to the first pass of Lalung La at 5,050 m. From here a superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive to Saga (4640 m) 240 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs. for the overnight at Guest House.

From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs drive. Overnight at Guest House.

Drive from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms/6-7 Hrs. Overnight Camp at Banks of Mansarovar.

Mansarover Parikarma by Jeep with packed Lunch near Trugo Monastery with optional Bathing at the place as this is one of the best banks of Holy Lake for Bathing, Bathing Tents would be arranged accordingly. If time permits visit Chui Gompa. PM. Drive to Darchen (4560 M) Overnight at Guest House in Darchen. Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. 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.

Drive to Serlungf Monastery & optional trek to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailsah. Stay overnight at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the Kailsah Parikrama. Overnight at Guest House.

Drive approx. 08 Kms from Darchen to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama.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. Overnight at Guest House with a view of Kailash, North West face.

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 (4700m) has a small monastery.

The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) & drive to Paryang (270 Kms/6-7 Hrs.). Overnight at Guest House.

Drive to Saga. Overnight at Guest House

Drive to Nyalam. Overnight at Guest House.

Drive down to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for drive to Kathmandu (150 Kms) /4 Hrs. Overnight at hotel.

Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In time transfer to International Airport to connect departure flight.