Holy Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra
Overview
Tour Highlights: Holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (One of the major pilgrimage sites for Hindu devotees)
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Meet & welcome by our representative & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02: PREPARATION & HALF DAY KATHMANDU PILGRIMAGE SIGHTSEEING (B/L/D)
After breakfast, leave for Pilgrimage sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Budhanilkantha temple. Return to hotel, lunch, briefing about the yatra and preparation for yatra. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03: DRIVE TO TIMURE (160 KM/ 8 HRS) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Timure (1,550 M, 160 km, 8 hours’ drive). After arrival at Timure & check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 04: DRIVE TO KYRUNG (35 KM/ 01 HRS) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, complete Nepal side immigration formalities and walk approx. 15 minutes to cross Nepal/China Friendship Bridge. Complete all China side immigration formalities & walk further ahead & get introduced with your Chinese guide/ coach drivers. After introduction, proceeds the journey to Kyrung (35. Km, 1 hour drive, 2,700 M). Arrive in Kyrung and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05: DRIVE TO SAGA (105 KM/4/5 HRS) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Saga (4,640 meter). Enjoy the beautiful landscape, scenic waterfalls and holy Brahmaputra River En route. After approx.4/5 hours 'drive, you will reach to Saga (4,640 M). Arrive in Saga and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06: FULL DAY ACCLIMATIZATION AT SAGA (B/L/D)
Acclimatization day at saga. The Yatries can walk around city and enjoy the sceneries. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Saga.
DAY 07: DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 480 Km, 7/8 hours’ drive). Arrive Mansarovar, take a holy bath, perform Puja, Hawan, and Devtarpan etc.(self). Freshly cooked meals will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
DAY 08: DRIVE TO DARCHEN (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Darchen (4,664 M, 1 hour drive, 30 Kms) En-route visit to Chuigumpa hot spring will be organized. Finally arrive in Darchen and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 09: DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK (B/L/D)
With packed lunch box, proceed to Tarboch Flag Pole the first prostration point-an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Meet your porters/ pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 M, 10 km, 5/6 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse
DAY 10: HOLY TREK TO ZUTHULPUK (B/L/D)
After breakfast, continue Parikrama over Droma La Pass (5,585 M) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at camp/ guesthouse.
DAY 11: HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO PARYANG/SAGA (B/L/D)
After breakfast, last and final day Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 M, 14 km, 3-4 hrs. trek) and drive to Sparyang. (250 KM, 3 hours, drive 4,464 M). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 12: DRIVE FROM PARYANG TO KYRUNG (310 KM/ 06 HRS) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Kyrung (2,700 M, 310 km, 5/6-hour drive). Arrive Kyrung city and check into hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 13: DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (B/L/D)
After breakfast, proceed to Nepal /China border (35 kms, 30 Mins drive). Complete the China side immigration formalities and cross the bridge and complete Nepal side Immigration formalities. After completion of immigration formalities, you will be picked up and drive to Kathmandu (160 Km, 7 hours' drive). Arrive Kathmandu and check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu.
DAY 14: PUJA AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE & DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, followed with certificate distribution ceremony and proceed to Pashupatinath Temple for Holy water offering. Return to hotel and free until you are transferred to Kathmandu International Airport for onward journey. Tour terminates here but sweet memories remain for forever.
End of the tour.
Price Includes
- Traditional welcome drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival in hotel.
- Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at the hotel.
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3-star hotels.
- Nine nights’ accommodation in Tibet/China using guesthouse/camping.
- One night accommodation in Syabrubesi/Timure.
- All land transfer from Kathmandu-Kyrung-Kathmandu.
- Fully Trained Nepali staffs.
- Fully trained Sherpa team.
- Tibet Visa & Permit Fee.
- Necessary Border charges.
- Required trekking equipment.
- Free use of Down Jacket,
- Yatra Completion Certificate.
- All types of rescue arrangements,
- Ground transfers in Tibet on Deluxe Coach.
- Private airport/hotel transfers by Air Condition vehicle.
- Professional government license holder English speaking tour guide in Tibet.
- Backpack, Rain coat (Pancho), Monkey cap & duffel bag for free.
- Oxygen cylinder, oxygen pillow & First aid kit as per the requirements.
- Private Air Condition vehicle for land travel and all sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities for Nepali staffs during the trip.
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver’s allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations,
- Any Horse & Porter for personal use & tips for the trekking, tour staffs & driver.
- Any domestic or international airfares (unless specified).
- Any Monument/Temple fee, Activity fee etc.
- Any extra sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary, extra meals & expenses.
- Tips & gratitude to drivers, bellboys, representatives/ guides.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, Sim Card, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Cost raised by unpredictable cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
- Others expenses which are not mentioned above in PRICE INCLUDES section.
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
