Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2020 By Overland(12 Nights/13 Days) From Kathmandu
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Abhiwadan Expedition Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is known for its religious value, cultural significance, physical beauty and thrilling nature. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered as one of the most virtuous Hindu Pilgrims at the same time is the most difficult for one to reach at the abode of Lord Shiva for supreme salvation. However, with Kailash Mansarovar overland tours the difficult terrain of Kailash Mansarovar becomes easy and accessible with the modern road infrastructure at Nepal as well as Tibet with the help of modern transport system. Mount Kailash trekking tour is one of the most demanding and challenging of treks for pilgrims in the world. The trip begins from Kathmandu with a scenic drive to Kodari. After Kodari we shall drive to Nyalam on a Land cruiser designed to make task to driving on long Tibet route simpler and easy. Nyalam is the starting point of this trekking. Reaching Kailash Mansarovar you shall be blessed with holy bath and parikrama to accomplish your spiritual journey before returning to Kathmandu. Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu, it is domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of samvara multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The joins of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. It is undertaken by hundreds of people every year. This trek route in Tibet is widely known as the kora around the Mt. Kailash which is sacred to four religions and a deeply numinous place. Holding significance for the Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, it holds religious importance also for the Hindus and the Buddhists. Pilgrims throng to the mountain: not just Tibetans, but Hindus and Buddhists from India to Japan, joined by Western and Chinese travelers who travel to Tibet to visit this holy mountain and the nearby sacred Lake Mansarovar. Generally, the best seasons to go for a Kailash & Lake Mansarovar Tour by Overland are April to June and mid-September to early October, as the winter of Ngari region is much earlier than the other parts of Tibet. And the most exciting and interesting period for this region is around the 15th day of April in the Tibetan calendar. The most significant yearly festival of Tibet, Saga Dawa falls on that day which is also the birthday of Buddha Sakyamuni. Contact Sunny Travels & Treks now to join this spiritual pilgrimage tour.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: — Arrive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, check in & rest. Evening – Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight. Day 2: — After breakfast Visit Pashupatinath, and Sleeping Vishnu, back to hotel. After lunch preparation for Yatra, briefing program conducted in the Hall before dinner. Overnight Day 3: — After Breakfast, groups will departure to Dunche / Syabrubesi. 1950m – 154km (Nepal-China Border) by private tourist coach. 6-7hrs drive. Overnight. Day 4: — After Breakfast drive to Nepal China Border by coach and group will clear Nepal/ Chinese border formalities and drive continue to Kyrong (2700m) 35 Km / 2 hrs. Overnight. Day 5: — After Breakfast, Drive to Saga/ Dongba (4250m) 268km / 7-8 hrs. En-route, we are going to drive over Bharmaputra River and drive continue to Saga/ Dongba. Overnight. Day 6: — Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Chiu 422km / 6-7 hrs. Today beautiful day drive to Chiu Manasarovar Lake crossing over Mayum La and Chhongo Lake one the way. On the south of Lake is Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet’s many lakes Day 7: — Hawan at Manasarovar (4500m) and drive to Darchen- 53 km. In the morning, the Abhiwadan staff will set up private bathing tent on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for the traditional sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating the holy mountain. We then perform puja and hawan on the banks. After lunch, one-hour drive to Darchen. Day 8: — Drive to Yamdwar (15 km) trek to Diraphuk (4800m)-9-10 km. Day 9: — Trek over the Dolma la pass- 5650m to Zutulphuk Gompa (4790m) -20-22km- 10-11hrs. Day 10: — Trek to Zongdo -5km and drive to Darchen. Day 11: — Drive to Saga. Evening free. Day 12: — Drive to Kyirong 268 km / 6-7 hrs. In addition, continue drive to Syabru. Day 13: — After Breakfast to drive Kathmandu overnight stay Kathmandu. Day 14: — Depart to airport and fly back to home.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1— Arrive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, check in & rest. Evening – Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2— After breakfast Visit Pashupatinath, and Sleeping Vishnu, back to hotel. After lunch preparation for Yatra, briefing program conducted in the Hall before dinner. Overnight
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3— After Breakfast, groups will departure to Dunche / Syabrubesi. 1950m – 154km (Nepal-China Border) by private tourist coach. 6-7hrs drive. Overnight.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4— After Breakfast drive to Nepal China Border by coach and group will clear Nepal/ Chinese border formalities and drive continue to Kyrong (2700m) 35 Km / 2 hrs. Overnight.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5— After Breakfast, Drive to Saga/ Dongba (4250m) 268km / 7-8 hrs. En-route, we are going to drive over Bharmaputra River and drive continue to Saga/ Dongba. Overnight.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6— Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Chiu 422km / 6-7 hrs. Today beautiful day drive to Chiu Manasarovar Lake crossing over Mayum La and Chhongo Lake one the way. On the south of Lake is Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet’s many lakes
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 7— Hawan at Manasarovar (4500m) and drive to Darchen- 53 km. In the morning, the Abhiwadan staff will set up private bathing tent on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for the traditional sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating the holy mountain. We then perform puja and hawan on the banks. After lunch, one-hour drive to Darchen.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 8— Drive to Yamdwar (15 km) trek to Diraphuk (4800m)-9-10 km.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 9— Trek over the Dolma la pass- 5650m to Zutulphuk Gompa (4790m) -20-22km- 10-11hrs.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 10— Trek to Zongdo -5km and drive to Darchen.
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Day 11— Drive to Saga. Evening free.
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Day 12— Drive to Kyirong 268 km / 6-7 hrs. In addition, continue drive to Syabru.
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Day 13— After Breakfast to drive Kathmandu overnight stay Kathmandu.
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Day 14— Depart to airport and fly back to home.
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What's included in your experience
Not included
- Beverage and personal nature cost
- Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees for non-residence Indian
- Travel insurance , Medical Insurance
- If incase of landslide during monsoon, clients need to pay extra by them self.
- Rescue & emergency Evacuation cost
- Yak or horse cost for personal riding
- If any members exit before the trip ends in
- Extra rooms bills due to flight delays due to weather conditions
- Tibet the visa split and extra transportations
- Domestic excess baggage charges and airport taxes.
- Tips for supporting staffs
- Kindly Note :
- Ponies and Porter will be available as required. Passengers must limit their baggage weight to a maximum of 5 kg during parikrama
- Company Team Leader shall ensure to adhere the above time schedule, however, this is subjective to weather conditions.
- In such circumstances , we shall be forced to amend our tour programme as per the need of the hour and any extra night accommodation if applicable shall be charged extra on the spot @ INR 2800 per person per day inclusive of all 3 meals.
- In case of early return to Kathmandu or Nepalgunj due to whatsoever reason, per day hotel accommodation shall be charged @ INR 3350 / - per person .
- China Border in a non-air conditioned 27 seater standard bus with pushback seats. Border crossing on foot for 1KM o after crossing border to China, from China border to Yamadwar and from Sersong back to China – Nepal border in a non-air conditioned Chinese deluxe bus with push back seats.
- Meals - Basic vegetarian meals throughout the trip
Essential trip information
Before you go
Extra Info
Accommodation
Hotel Ananda or similar Kailash Guest Guest house or similar Hotel saga or New zongba Guest House or Hore Town Hotel Darchen Kailash Himalaya Hotel Saga or New Zongba
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
Cancellation terms
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather): We shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn't already commenced. If the alternate arrangement does not suit you, we will refund the amount in full. If you want to change your trip plan after confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you. All booking vouchers and tickets will be provided 3 days before departure. If you must cancel your reservation, you must notify us in writing. We calculate your refund on the day we receive written cancellation.
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