MOUNT KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA 2010

Mt.Kailash:

Mount Kailash lies in the southwestern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. At 6,714 m (22,027 ft), Mount Kailas is the highest peak in the Kailas Range of the Himalayas . Mount Kailas is separated from the Great Himalayas chain by a trough that is drained in the northwest by the Sutlej River and in the southeast by the Yarlung Zangbo River (the extreme upper Brahmaputra River ). Mapam Lake , lying just south of Mount Kailash at 4,557 m (14,950 ft), is one of the world's highest lakes.

Mount Kailas , which has religious significance for both Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists, is an important pilgrimage site. For Hindus, the peak is the home of the god Shiva, while Tibetan Buddhists equate the mountain with Mount Sumeru , the cosmic center of the universe

Lake MANSAROVER:

The great lake Mansarover is situated in the south-west corner of Tibet and in the north-west of Nepal . It beyond high Himalayas which borders Nepal and China . Tibetan plateau in itself is unique in its geographic make up with its fauna and flora and mythical setup of ecosystem. The lake is 20 kms from Mt.Kailash and is one of the most beautiful and sacred lake in Asia . It can be circumambulated in four or five days. It is often a gem like cobalt blue color but during storm, it can turn into a churning black sometimes.

According to Hindu and Buddisht epics, the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent, the Indus , Ganga , Sutlej and Brahamaputra actually arise from Mansarover. In reality, only the Sutlej originates from the lake. Mansarover has been circumambulated by the Indian pilgrims at least since being extolled in the sacred Sanskrit literature called the Puranas around 1700 years ago. Legends has that the mother of Buddha, Mayadevi was bathe at Mansarovar by Gods before giving birth to her son

ITINERARY:

Day01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Pick up from airport transfer to hotel free and relax.

Day 02: Chinese Visa Preparation Day, Overnight at Hotel.
Free day on which we will arrange a chinese visa and in the evening briefing about the trip will be given by our representative. If you want you can do a half day sightseeing of some places as per your interest,

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750m) .
Journey begins at 5:30 am after having Breakfast in hotel of packed breakfast provided on the way. The road follows the river valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through green mountains and cliffs. By the afternoon we get to the Tibetan boarder. Depending on the road conditions, we may stay in Zhangmu. If road conditions permit, we will continue 30km to Nyalam.

Day 04: Rest Day for acclimatization.
A leisure day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize at the high altitude.

Day 05: Drive to Saga (4200m)
The road climbs up to the, La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. Road to east goes to Lhasa , capital city of Tibet . The driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas and particularly Shisha Pangma (8012m) more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we will cross the Bhramaputra River and will be reached to Saga for shelter.

Day 06: Drive to Paryang (4500m)
Our jeep passes through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers through the eye-catching view of grazing lands of yaks and sheep and Himalayan goat (Chyangra). The landscape is highlighted by snow capped peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes.

Day 07: Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m)
We start the yatra after having breakfast. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and huge valleys gives way to the first view of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar . We will drive to Thogu holiest bathing gate of Manas. It is believed that The holiest Lake mansarovar is the source of four great holy rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Indus River. It is said that Lord Vishnu floated in it for an eternity, dreaming, until the life force stirred, and out of the water's infinite potential sprang forth all of creation.

Day 08: Drive to Tarchen (4600m)
This day offers a wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with mt . Gurula Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. After bath and Puja drive to Tarchen( The base camp of Mt.Kailash ) via Chiu monastery and hot spring. Those who want to visit Astapad , they can consult with our Nepali team leader at extra expenses.

Day 09: Drive to Tarboche (5 km) trek to Dirapuk (4900m)
Parikrama around Kailash begins at Tarboche . Our way of trekking passes numerous chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas . We will also have wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming water falls and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku Gompa and in about 6 hrswe will reach to Dirapuk Gompa where we will set up camp or stay at the guest house on the basis of availability.

Day 10: Trek to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m)
Today is the hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage. We will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda is one of the holiest sites to view/ visit from the top. Further hiking brings us to the accent up to Dolma -La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated) .

Day 11: Trek to Tangsar and drive to Mansarovar.
Trek to Tangsar Tangmar and drive to Manasarovar Hor a 3 hrs walk brings us to where the river emerges onto the Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar. Day 12: Drive to Old Dongba. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Drive to Nyalam. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
This evening, you will be awarded by the certificate of Successful completion of the Yatra at the banquet of the hotel.

Day 15: Transfer to airport for final departure.

Cost : US $ 1850.00 per person (on the basis of group Joining)

Chinese Visa fee: US $114/ US $ 198 (Depending upon the clients nationality)

Cost Includes:
Arrival & departure transportation
3 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis on bed and breakfast basis.
Transfer to Kodari by private vehicle
Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents.
Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
Pure vegetarian meals, Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
English speaking Tibetan guide
Nepali tour leader
Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit

Cost Doesnot includes:
Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
Travel Insurance of clients
Emergency evacuation expenses.
Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
Cost incurred due to uncertainites like political disturbance, landslide and any thing which is beyond our control will have to be bear by the client themselves.
Personal nature cost.
Any cost not mentioned in cost includes.