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Tibet Tour
"Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour
(holy trip)
In the far west of Tibet is Mt Kailash
or Kang Rinpoche, the most sacred mountain in Asia venerated
by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and the ancient Bon Po religion
of Tibet and is considered the centre of the universe &
the most holy place in the world for both Hindus and Buddhists.
For many centuries Tibetan and Indian pilgrims have been
making the 53km circuit, or Kora, of the mountain, which
supposedly wipes the sins of a lifetime, enticement enough,
but also it is undoubtedly one of the most stunning 3-4
day walks in the world. This circumambulation is clockwise
for Buddhists and Hindus and anti-clockwise for Bon followers.
But while the world has gotten
smaller, it is only recently that Kailash has become more
accessible. Nomads still spend years herding their yaks
and sheep from far away corners of Tibet towards Kailash
while other less self-sufficient pilgrims still spend months
walking and hitching on trucks in hope of arriving. Even
by Landcruiser, it is still an arduous trip. Despite the
difficulties, for the atheist, ascetic and devout alike,
it is the journey of a lifetime, and always will be.
| Day to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Scenic drives from Kathmandu
to Nepal/China Friendship Bridge and drive to Zhangmu,
and O/N at hotel. |
| Day
02 |
Drive to Paigutso Lake,
and Tented camp. |
| Day
03 |
Drive to Saga, and tented
camp. |
| Day
04 |
Drive to Paryang, and
tented camp. |
| Day
05 |
Drive to Manasarovar,
and tented camp near Chiu Gompa. |
| Day
06 |
Rest day at Manasarovar |
| Day
07 |
Drive to Darchen, and
tented camp or Guest houses. Start Mt. Kailash Circumambulation |
| Day
08 |
Trek to Derapuk, and
tented camp. |
| Day
09 |
Trek over Dolma La pass
(5600 meters.) and trek down to Zudulpuk, and camp. |
| Day
10 |
Trek to near Darchen
(circumambulation ends here), and drive to Manasarovar,
and tented camp. |
| Day
11 |
Drive to Paryang, and
tented camp. |
| Day
12 |
Drive to Saga, and tented
camp. |
| Day
13 |
Drive to Nyalam, and
tented camp. |
| Day
14 |
Drive to Friendship
Bridge and proceed to Kathmandu |
Best Seasons
May through October are the most
popular months
Cost Includes
Accommodation with bed and breakfast basis, Tibet travel
permits, guide and transportation, monastery entrance fee
as per itinerary.
Cost Excludes
All expenses of private nature,
airport tax, Nepal re-entry visa, photography charges in
the monastery, any cost arising from landslides, road blockage,
hiring of porters and additional transportation cost.
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