Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Overland - 16 days

Day 1 : KATHMANDU ARRIVAL

Arrival at Kathmandu. Our representative will meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening dinner + tour briefing.

Day 2 : SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN KATHMANDU

Early morning, we visit Pashupatinath temple, Budhanilkantha Narayan(sleeping Vishnu). Afternoon, we visit Swoyambhunath temple (Monkey temple).

Day 3 : KTM TO KODARI (THE BOARDER TOWN) THEN CONTINUE TO NYALAM (3750 m.)

From Kathmandu, we make early morning departure for Kodari (border town of Nepal). At Kodari, we should go through the custom & immigration formalities. After completion the formality, we cross the friendship bridge. In China side, our guide and Land Cruisers are waiting for us. After meeting with Chinese guide and driver, we drive to Zhangmu (2225 m.) where once again we should complete Chinese immigration and custom formalities and will proceed for Nyalam (3750 m.).
Kathmandu to Kodari by private Bus: Four & half hours (123 km)
Kodari – ZhangMu – Nyalam by Jeep: Two & half hours (33 km)

Day 4 : FREE DAY IN NYALAM FOR ACCLIMATIZATION.

Day 5 : DRIVE, NYALAM TO SAGA (4460 m.)Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Overland

Today, we should drive for an approximately 250 km to reach Saga (4600 m.). Saga is a small-growing town situated at the Bank of River Bramhaputra. There is a government Hospital (that will be closed on Sunday), some guesthouses available in this town. While driving to Saga, we will be passing through the Thong-La Pass (5200 m.) which is a highlight of today. From Nyalam it takes a couple of hours drive to reach Thong-La. You can see the magnificialt view of the Himalayan range including Mt. Shisapangma, the highest mountain in Tibet. After Thong-La Pass, we take a left turn and follow the route that leads to Shisapangma Base Camp but after a check post we leave this route and head out to Lake Peikutso. Here, we make lunch break. After lunch, we continue our journey to Saga. En route, we pass two small high passes. We will be arriving in Saga at late afternoon only. In the evening, our Chinese Doctor will check our passengers and if anyone is seriously suffered with altitude sickness, the patient will be sent back to the border.
Nyalam to Saga: Seven hours (250 km)

Day 6 : DRIVE, SAGA TO PARYANG (4550 m.)

Today we drive about 260 km to reach Paryang (4500).
Saga to Paryang: 6 hours (260 km.)

Day 7 : DRIVE, PARYANG TO LAKE MANASAROVAR (CHIU GOMPA - 4560 m.)

Drive of about 280km to Mansarovar camp (15400ft) at the shore of Mansarovar.
Paryang to Lake Mansarovar: 7 hours (280 km)

Day 8 : LAKE MANASAROVAR PARIKRAM ON JEEP THEN DRIVE TO DARCHEN (4663 m.)

Morning Pooja, holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. Short Drive to Dharchen (Base camp of Kailash) 15600ft.
Lake Mansarovar Parikrama: 72 km (3 hours)
Lake Mansarovar (Chiugompa) to Darchen: 2 hours (53 km)

Day 9 : DRIVE TO YAMA DWAR & START PARIKRAMA TO DERAPHUK GOMBA (4920 m.)

Early Morning (after breakfast), we take a 45 minutes ride on Jeep to Tarboche (Yam Dwar), the parikrama starting point. This is the easily accessible point from where you can see the closest view of Mt. Kailash.
Today, we walk near about 6 hours +. The trail is reasonably easy and flat. We camp at Dehraphuk (4880 m.).
Those who are not able to go for parikram will be back to Lake Mansarovar where they will be staying for another two days and waiting for the Parikram group. In this period, we provide accommodation in Camp. The charge will be extra for guesthouse accommodation.
Darchen to Yama Dwar: 8 km (45 minutes drive)
Serson to Deraphuk Gomba: 10 km (5 hours walk)

Day 10 : CONTINUE PARIKRAMA TO ZUTRULPHUK (4760 m.)

The group undertaking the Parikrama will further trek to Zutrulphuk (16000ft) via Dolmala pass (5600 m.). The passengers who are not taking Parikram will have rest in Lake Mansarovar.
Deraphuk Gomba to Zutrulphuk Gomba: 9 hours (22 km)
High pass on the way (Dolama-La): 5600 m.

Day 11 : END PARIKRAMA NEAR DARCHEN AND DRIVE BACK TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (HORA QUI)

After a short trek, we will reach near Darchen from where we will be picked up by Land Cruiser and drive to Lake Mansarovar to join the group.
Zutrulphuk to the ending point: 13 km (3 hours)
Ending point to Lake Manasarovar (hora Qui): 25 km (2 hours)

Day 12 : RETURN JOURNEY TO PARYANG

Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to to Paryang. Lake Manasarovar to Paryang: 6 hours (250 km)

Day 13 : RETURN JOURNEY TO SAGAKailash Mansarovar Yatra

Return journey to Saga. Paryang to Saga: 6 hours (255 km)

Day 14 : RETURN JOURNEY TO NYALAM

Return journey to Nyalam OR ZhangMu. Saga to Nyalam: 7 hours (250 km)

Day 15 : KODARI TO KATHMANDU

Drive to the boarder then continue your journey to Kathmandu. Nyalam to Kodari by Jeep: Two hours (33 km)
Kodari to Kathmandu by private Bus: Four & half hours (123 km)

Day 16 : AT LEISURE IN KATHMANDU

Today, you can go for Pashupati Darshan again (on your own). Afternoon, you can make shopping.

Day 17 : DEPARTURE

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.

SERVICE INCLUDES:

1. Three nights twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu (4 star hotel) on full board
2. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
3. All necessary transfers in Kathmandu
4. Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu transfers
5. Tibet group visa
6. Accommodation in Tibet (4 nights Guesthouse + 8 nights camp)
7. All meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
8. Transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land Cruiser 4500 (4 passengers in one Land Cruiser)
9. Supporting truck
10. English speaking Tibetan guide
11. Necessary supporting crew (cook, helpers & sherpas)
12. Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama (circumambulation around Kailash)
13. All necessary travel & trekking permits
14. Gammow bag (pressure bag) and oxygen for emergency use
15. Medical kit bag
16. All applicable taxes and service charges

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

1. Air ticket to Kathmandu & return
2. Nepal re-entry visa fee for NRIs
3. Your travel insurance
4. Rescue and evacuation service
5. Personal expenses
6. Bottled drinks
7. Tip for guide & driver
8. Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances

NOTE:
1. All dates are tentative; we reserve all rights to make any necessary changes.
2. Do contact us if you require further information or clarifications.

Note : All above terms and conditions are based on (IPSC) Indian Pilgrims Service China) and subject to change as the rules of IPSC

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