Indus River is one of major rivers flows in Pakistan. the source of Indus river lies to the north of Mount kailash. This package tour covers a trip of Holy Mount Kailash as well as trekking to the source of Indus River. Beyond Drira Phuk the Lha Chu turns toward the north. This route was used by Swami Pranavananda to reach Senge Khabab, the source of the Indus, follows this valley up to its head waters and crosses Lhe La. The swedish explorer Svan Hedin also ascended the Lha Chu, though his route was over two adjacent passes, Tseti La (5628 m) and Tseti Lachen La (5466 m).
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General Facts of Mount Kailash and Indus River Source Trekking
Trip Days : 19 Days
Trekking Days: 7 Days
Maximum Altitude: 6200 m.
Weather : Be well equipped for coldness.
Accommodation : Guest House/Camping.
Transportation: Bus, Van or jeep as per road condition.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.
Per Day Trekking: 5 to 7 hours.
Season : February - May / September - December
Trip Code: MKIRT 048
Mount Kailash and Indus River Source Trekking Summary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival.
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Kodari - Nyalam (3750 m).
Day 04: Free day for acclimatization.
Day 05: Drive Nyalam - Dongba (4500 m).
Day 06: Drive Dongba - Lake Mansarovar (4560 m).
Day 07: Drive Lake Mansarovar - Darchen (4663 m).
Day 08: Drive Darchen - Yama Dwar - trek to Deraphuk Gompa (4920 m).
Day 09: Trek continues to the junction of three valleys.
Day 10: Trekking to Senge Buk.
Day 11: Trekking to Indus source.
Day 12: Trekking to Camp 1 (beside 4 connected glacial lakes).
Day 13: Trekking to Camp 2 (at somewhere in a long and narrow valley beneath the highest pass of this trek 6200m.
Day 14: Trekking to Zutrul Phuk monastery.
Day 15: Parikrama (trek) end (11 kms) - Drive Mansarovar (Hor Que).
Day 16: Drive Mansarovar - Saga (4200 m).
Day 17: Drive Saga - Nyalam (3750m).
Day 18: Drive Nyalam - Kathmandu.
Day 19: Departure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival.
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Kodari - Nyalam (3750 m).
Day 04: Free day for acclimatization.
Day 05: Drive Nyalam - Dongba (4500 m).
Day 06: Drive Dongba - Lake Mansarovar (4560 m).
Day 07: Drive Lake Mansarovar - Darchen (4663 m).
Day 08: Drive Darchen - Yama Dwar - trek to Deraphuk Gompa (4920 m).
Day 09: Trek continues to the junction of three valleys.
Day 10: Trekking to Senge Buk.
Day 11: Trekking to Indus source.
Day 12: Trekking to Camp 1 (beside 4 connected glacial lakes).
Day 13: Trekking to Camp 2 (at somewhere in a long and narrow valley beneath the highest pass of this trek 6200m.
Day 14: Trekking to Zutrul Phuk monastery.
Day 15: Parikrama (trek) end (11 kms) - Drive Mansarovar (Hor Que).
Day 16: Drive Mansarovar - Saga (4200 m).
Day 17: Drive Saga - Nyalam (3750m).
Day 18: Drive Nyalam - Kathmandu.
Day 19: Departure.
Include & Exclude
The Above Cost Includes:
Airport pickup, sightseeing and airport drop by non a/c car.
Kathmandu - Border - Kathmandu by non a/c jeep or bus.
English speaking guide during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Sightseeing place entrance fee as per itinerary.
Chinese Visa fee.
3 nights in Kathmandu on twin sharing room.
Transportation in Tibet part by Van or bus.
Accommodation in Tibet part on local guest house and Tent.
Daily breakfast in Kathmandu only.
All necessary Tibet Travel permit.
Yak and Yak men during Kailash kora to carry luggage only.
English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet part.
All applicable taxes and service charge.
Above Cost Doesnot Includes:
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu Only.
Personal expenses.
Bar, Beverages and mineral water.
Air ticket to Kathmandu & return from /to your home country
Nepal entry or re-entry visa fee.
Your travel insurance.
Rescue and evacuation service.
Asthpad Darshan (restricted to drive by vehicle but you can trek if you want)
Horse & porter for your personal riding during the Parikrama
Bottled drinks.
Tips for Sherpa staff, guide & driver.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash.
Any additional cost (transport, hotel, visa split charge) that occurs due to illness or rescue of the member
Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances.
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