Day 1 : Kathmandu
Your arrival in Nepal. Our represenative will be there to recieve you at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, and will transfer you to your designated hotel. In the evening you can attend the Pashupatinath Sandhya Aarati. After dinner, we will conduct a short briefing program regarding the upcoming journey.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2 : Kathmandu
Early morning Darshan of Shree Pashupatinath. Participate in sacred puja and rituals with Guru- ji. Visit Gujeshwari Mata Temple (Shaktipeeth), Bauddha Natha Stupa and Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha).
Overninght in Kathmandu.
Day 3 : Syapru Besi/ Timure.
Departure to Syapru Besi/ Timure. (6-7 hours, 117 km, 2250m.) We will stay overnight in Syapru Besi or Timure as per availability.
Day 4 : Immigration process / Gyirong
Drive to Rasuwagadhi border (1 hour approx.)
After completing the immigration process at Nepal-China border, we will drive to Gyriong town (Tibet).
Drive to Gyirong town. (45 min approx. 2900m.)
Rest and acclimatize in Gyirong.
Overnight in Gyirong.
Day 5 : Saga Town
Drive to Saga. (4-5 hours, 375kms, 4500m.)
Rest and acclimatize in Saga.
Overnight in Saga.
Day 6 : Manasarovar
Drive to Manasarovar. (5-6 hours, 300km, 4558m.) The Manasarovar parikrama will be performed by government bus and usually takes around (3-4 hours). After completing the Parikrama we will stay overnight in Manasarovar.
Day 7 : Manasarovar and Darchen
Participate in the sacred puja and rituals at Lake Manasarovar.
After Lunch, drive to Darchen. (1 hour, 35 km, 4600m.)
Overnight in Darchen.
Day 8 : Yam Dwar - Diraphuk / 1st day trek
Drive to Yam Dwar.
The Kailash Outer Parikrama begins from Yam Dwar.
1st day trek to Diraphuk. (12kms, 4890m.)
Overnight at a Guest House/Dormitory in Diraphuk.
Day 9 : Zuthulphuk / 2nd day trek
2nd day trek to Zhuthulphuk. (22kms, 4790m.)
Trek through Dolma La Pass, the highest point on the journey. (5610m)
Overnight at a Guest House/Dormitory in Zhuthulphuk.
Day 10 : Zuthulphuk-Saga / 3rd day trek
3rd day short trek to reach the designated point where vehicles are waiting. (2 to 3 hours, 8 km)
This completes the Kailash Outer Parikrama.
Drive to Saga. (5-6 hours, 365Km. 4500m.)
Overnight in Saga.
Day 11 : Gyirong Town
Drive to Gyirong. (4-5 hours, 375km - 3600m.)
Overnight in Gyirong.
Day 12 : Kathmandu
After breakfast, departure to Kathmandu. (7-8 hours, 150 km)
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 13 : Departure
You will be transferred to Tribhuwan International Airport for your onward journey.
Note : The distances, travel times, and altitudes provided in the itinerary are approximate estimates and may vary based on factors such as road conditions, weather, and individual travel circumstances.
Kailash Overland Tour takes you to the holy land of Mt. Kailash through the newly opened Nepal-Tibet border of Rasuwagadhi-Gyirong. The team of Yash Journeys Pvt.Ltd. will embark on a journey to take you to worship and trek around the sacred land of Mt. Kailash.
Started on September 2017 as an alternative route for the Mount Kailash, this tour has made Mt. Kailash easily accessible from the outskirts of Nepal. We will cross the Nepal-Tibet border to arrive at Gyirong. From Gyirong, we will drive to the villages of Saga, Mansarovar and Darchen with great views of the sacred Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurla-Mandala, Rakshash Lake and the Lake Mansarovar. The major attractions of this tour include the sacred peak of Kailash, holy Lake of Mansarovar, Gauri Kunda and the highest pass of Dolma La.
The Kailash Overland Tour takes 10 days for completion based on our default itinerary. The best time to visit the holy Mt. Kailash is between May-August.
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