All India Travel Guide

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Day 01 ARRIVE KATHMANDU (1300 mtrs)
Arr: Kathmandu By Air
Welcome/Assistance at the airport/ Drive to hotel/ briefing/ if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Dharsan during Arati time. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu
Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit: Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkanth Temple. Return to hotel for hot lunch. After lunch final preparation for Kailash Yatra i.e. checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra. It you need to buy/hire few small things, our executives will assist you. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 FLY KATHMANDU – LHASA (3650 mtrs) 1 hr. 30 minutes flight
Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (subject to clear weather). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). First high altitude experience for most of you. Upon arrival we check-in hotel and free time for resting which is important to acclimatization with the altitude. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 LHASA – visit Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Street
In the north suburb of Lhasa, Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery, which is built in 1419 by Tsongapa’s disciple Sakya-Yeshi. Jokhang Temple is one of the oldest temples in Tibet – built in 7th century by the 33rd king Sontsanganbu. Jokhang Temple is situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city. Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang Temple.

Day 05 LHASA – visit Potalal Palace, The Norbulinka and Drepung Monastery
Morning visit Potala Palace – the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Originally, Potala Palace was built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. The Norbulinka was built in the mid 18th century by 7th Dalai Lama, the Jewel Park was the Dalai Lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.Drepung monastery, built in 1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple Jamyang-Choje. Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa

Day 06 LHASA - GYANTSE (Altitude 3900 m.) (260 kms/ 6-7 hrs drive)
Morning begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse – south west of Lhasa. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You'll want to have your camera ready. Gyantse has been known as a heroic town since Tibetans resisted the Young husband’s British Expedition to Tibet in 1904. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 GYANTSE - SHIGATSE, (Altitude 3800 m.) (90 kms/ 2-3 hrs. drive)
This will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Shigatse is the second biggest city in Tibet, here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama.

Day 08 SHIGATSE - LHATSE or Tingri, (Altitude 4350 m. / 4000m.*)(308 kms/6-7 hrs drive)
The journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse. Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse. We will stay overnight in Lhatse or Tingri. Here you will meet your Nepali staff for your onward journey. Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 09 LHATSE – SAGA (4450mtrs) (300 kms/8-9 hrs drive)
On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night. Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 10 SAGA - PARYANG (4600m) (185 km/ 7-8 hrs drive)
Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.

Day 11 PARYANG - MANSAROVAR (4558m) (277km/ 8 hours)
The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, crossing Mayum La pass and arrive Hor Quo. By the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover, we will spend a night there.

Day 12 HOLY MANSAROVAR parikrama – CHU GUMBA (4558 mtrs)
The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures.
Morning take a Holy dip in Mansarovar and perform puja. Later start Mansarovar Parikrama by Landcruiser (115 kms/4-5 hrs drive). During Mansarovar parikrama you may ask your driver to stop for photography and holy dip again. Continue drive to Chu Gumba and night will be spending at Guest House in Chu Gumba.

Day 13 CHU GUMBA - TARCHEN (4620 mtrs) (40km)
Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. Tarchen or Darchen – a small village with couple of guest houses. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama. Today you need to prepare for 3 days Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay in Guest House.

Day 14 TARCHEN – TARBOCHE (13 kms) – DEHARA PUK (OR Dirapuk) (5000 mtrs)
Morning drive upto Tarboche – the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche – known as the outer “ASTHAPATH”. First day of Kailash Parikrama (kora) is an easy walk along the beautiful rocky cliffs, water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky which make a feeling that great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. With few ups and downs you will be reaching up to the camping sight at Dira Puk after about 7 hrs walk. Overnight stay in Camp.

Day 15 DIRA PUK – DOLMA LA – ZUTHULPUK (4760 mtrs) (18 kms/9-10 hrs)
Today is the most holiest and Hardest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of about 5680 mtrs. (18600 ft)
between two valleys: Yama-sthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).

Day 16 ZUTHULPUK – DARCHEN – MANSAROVAR
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking for about 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp in Mansarovar Lake.

Day 17 : Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.

Day 18 : Drive Paryang to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs

Day 19: Drive to Nylam or Zhang Mu: (296km) 6-7 hr.

Day 20: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (163 km) 9-10 hr.

Day 21: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.


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