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Kailash Mansarovar(9N) → Kathmandu(3N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal's vibrant capital city.
  • After airport pick-up, transfer to your hotel.
  • The evening is free to explore the bustling streets of Thamel or to rest before the start of your journey.
  • Overnight in Kathmandu.
  • Morning breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit to Pashupatinath Temple.
  • Visit to Guheswori Temple.
  • Visit to Budhanilkantha Temple.
  • Visit to Doleswor Mahadev Temple.
  • Briefing of the entire program in the afternoon at the hotel.
  • Packing of luggage and preparation for the Yatra the next day.
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a small town near the Tibetan border. The scenic drive takes you through lush green hills, rivers, and terraced farmlands. Drive time: 7-8 hours.
  • Overnight stay in Syabrubesi.
  • Cross the Nepal-Tibet border at Rasuwagadhi.
  • Drive to the Tibetan town of Kerung.
  • This drive marks the beginning of your journey on the Tibetan Plateau.
  • Drive duration: 4-5 hours.
  • Overnight stay in Kerung.
  • Continue your journey towards Saga, passing through high mountain passes with stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas.
  • Witness the vastness of the Tibetan plateau, dotted with nomadic settlements.
  • Drive: 6-7 hours.
  • Overnight in Saga.
  • Leisure day to acclimatize at Saga
  • Drive towards the sacred Lake Manasarovar, one of the holiest lakes in Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • Enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake and, if desired, take a holy dip in its pure waters.
  • The view of Mount Kailash in the distance adds to the spiritual ambiance.
  • Drive duration: 6-7 hours.
  • Overnight stay at a guesthouse near Lake Manasarovar.
  • After morning prayers and exploration around Lake Manasarovar, you will drive to Darchen, the base town for the Mount Kailash Kora.
  • Take the evening to rest and prepare for the next day's trek.
  • Drive time: 2-3 hours.
  • Overnight stay in Darchen.
  • Start the 3-day Kailash Kora, trekking from Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery.
  • The trek offers the first close-up views of Mount Kailash's north face, a sacred and awe-inspiring sight for pilgrims.
  • Trek distance: 13 km, duration: 5-6 hours.
  • Overnight stay in Dirapuk guesthouse.
  • This is the toughest yet most spiritually rewarding day of the trek as you cross Dolma La Pass, the highest point of the Kora.
  • You will descend past Gauri Kund, a sacred lake, and continue to Zuthulpuk Monastery.
  • Trek distance: 22 km, duration: 8-9 hours.
  • Overnight stay in Zuthulpuk guesthouse.
  • Complete the Kora, trekking back to Darchen.
  • After lunch, drive back to Saga.
  • The sense of accomplishment from completing the Kailash Kora will linger as you retrace your steps across the Tibetan landscape.
  • Trek: 12 km, 4-5 hours.
  • Drive: 5-6 hours.
  • Overnight in Saga.
  • Drive: 7-8 hours
  • Overnight in Kathmandu
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect with your onward flight.

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • Arrival and departure transportation
  • Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha
  • 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis with all meals included, except in Syabrubesi, Mansarovar, and guesthouses during Parikrama
  • Transfer to Kerung by tourist bus or Scorpio
  • Accommodation on the Tibet side in a decent hotel or guesthouse
  • Pure vegetarian meals prepared by our escort for the tour to Kailash (Tibet side)
  • A/C coach and support trucks
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • Nepali tour leader
  • Duffle bag, backpack, oxygen, and basic first-aid kit
  • Kailash permit and normal Tibet/China visa fee
  • Kerung land tax
  • Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
  • All beverages, photography charges, and telephone calls
  • Travel insurance for clients
  • Emergency evacuation expenses
  • Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (directly payable to Yak/Horse herder)
  • Extra costs in the event of a landslide for hiring additional transportation
  • Expenses for personal urgent visa fees and services not specified
  • Any meals in Nepal
  • GST
NOTES
  • Covid Protocol: Covid protocols will be applied as per the government regulations of Nepal and the authorities of China, depending on the travel date.
  • Certificate of physical fitness issued by a certified medical practitioner.
  • Age limit: Participants must be above 18 and below 70 years old.
RISK & LIABILITY
  • The Nepal Holidays and its associates will make every effort to ensure your journey is smooth and pleasant. However, all tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Nepal Holidays and its counterparts shall not be responsible for any changes or alterations in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrest, flight cancellations, delayed arrivals, issues with permits and visas, sickness, or accidents. Any extra costs incurred as a result shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
  • All holiday packages, hotel bookings, and sightseeing tours are subject to a 20% cancellation charge from the time of booking.
  • 45 to 30 days before departure: 50% of the total cost.
  • 30 to 15 days before departure: 75% of the total cost.
  • 15 to 0 days before departure: 100% cancellation charge will apply.

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