Kailash Overland Tour – Via Keroung
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2nd June - 17th June 2024
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15 Nights 16 Days
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1350m to 5850m
Kailash Overland Tour – Via Keroung
- Trip Code:
EKT/KM/2B
- Duration:
16 Days
- Trip Starts from:
IN Kathmandu
- Trip Ends at:
OUT Kathmandu
- Mode of Trip in Nepal:
By Coach
- Mode of Trip in Tibet:
By Coach
- Best time of Travelling:
2nd June - 17th June 2024
- Maximum altitude:
1350m to 5850m
Mt. Kailash, located in the Western region of Tibet, has been considered sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos for thousands of years. For Hindus it is the place where the Lord Shiva is residing and for Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos it is the center of the Universe. This tour includes rigorous overland driving enjoying enchanting Tibetan plateau. In fact this is the perfect way to experience pilgrimage tour to Mt Kailash and Holy Mansarovar Lake.
ITINERARY
| Day | Details | Altitude | Meals | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport our representative will meet you & assist to transfer the Hotel. (You have to reach Kathmandu by 10:00 am as we need your passport for visa purpose) Lunch at Hotel Free Evening Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 1400m | L, D | Hotel |
| 2 |
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning Time free for (Visa Processing -DAY 01) Lunch at Hotel After Lunch Visit Pashupatinath & Budhanilkantha Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 1,320M Driving hrs 45mins | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 3 |
Swoyambhunath - Kathmandu Durbar Square
Later drive to Nagarkot – (Visa Processing DAY 02) After morning breakfast, visit Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. They are holy because Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and learning was raising the hill which the stupa stands on, later drive towards one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Kathmandu Durbar Square, visit Svayambhu Mahachaitya, Kasthamandap, Gaddhi Baithak, Kumari Ghar and Hunuman Dhoka Durbar Square. After lunch at Hotel , drive to Nagarkot View Sunset for Nagarkot hotel Dinner & Overnight at Nagarkot. |
Alt: 1,320M Driving hrs 45mins | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 4 |
Nagarkot – Kathmandu drive –( Visa Processing DAY 03)
Early Moring View Sunrise for Hotel Terrace After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu Lunch at Hotel Free Evening Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 1,320M Driving hrs 45mins | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 5 |
At Kathmandu -( Visa Process DAY 04)
Breakfast at Hotel Morning time will be free Lunch at Hotel Evening KAILASH BRIEFING Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 1,320M | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 6 |
Kathmandu – Syaphrubeshi by drive – Visa Received Day
After Breakfast continue the trip to Syaprubeshi, a small town near Rashuwa Gadhi, the Border of Nepal and China. Lunch on the way Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 1450 m Dist: 150 km Driving hr: 06-07 Hrs | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 7 |
Drive Syaprubeshi – Kyerong
After breakfast we drive to China border (Friendship bridge). After completion of custom formalities drive to Kyerong Lunch at Hotel Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 4130 m Dist: 45 km Driving hr: 1hr 30 min. | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 8 |
Drive Keyrong – Saga
After breakfast Drive to Saga Lunch on the way Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 4130 m | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 9 |
Drive Saga - Mansarovar
Today you travel to Mansarovar via Prayang and Mayum La Pass (5200 m) and arrive at Hor Quo (4560 m). Lunch on the way. From Hor Quo you go for parikarma of Mansarovar Lake by drive and arrive at Chu Gompa for night halt. Today is the day of lifetime as you will have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar. Dinner & Overnight at Parmarth Guest House. |
Alt: 4540 m Dist: 350 km Driving hr: 7 hrs | B,L,D | Parmarth Guest House |
| 10 |
Drive to Mansarovar from Darchen
Morning day trip to Holy Lake Mansarovar enroute view Rakshas Tal. Today is the Day of lifetime, as we will have the first sight (Darshan) of Holy Mt.Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar. Head towards Darchen, base camp of Mount Kailash. Lunch at Darchen Hotel Dinner & Overnight at Darchen |
Alt: 4620 m Dist: 35 km Driving hr: 1 hr | B,L,D | Himalayan Hotel Or Similar |
| 11 |
Drive nearby Yam Dwar. 1st Day of Parikrama to Diraphuk
Morning drive near to Yama Dwar via Darchen. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. Visit Yama Dwar on the way. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the way you have Darshan of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance. Dinner & Overnight at Guest Hotel |
Alt: 4860 m Dist: 45 km (Drive) Dist: 16 km (Walking) Driving hr: 1 hr 45 min Walking hr: 5 hr | B,L,D | New Guest House |
| 12 |
2nd Day of Parikrama to Zuthulphuk
Early morning trek uphill Dolmala Pass. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. After reaching top of the pass 5800 m then trek down to the valley floor. It takes another 4 to 5 hours. After cross Dolmala when you move down you see Gauri Kunda. This day is the longest and toughest day of Parikarma. So be prepared in mind. Dinner & Overnight at Guest House |
Alt: 5800 m Dist: 22 km Walking hr: 10 hr | B,L,D | New Guest House |
| 13 |
3rd Day of Parikrama. Drive to Saga
Today is last of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 km with the winding gradual track. Once you reach the place called Chongdo, our transport will pick up you and drive back to Saga. Today you night halt will be at Saga. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 4500 m Dist: 10 km (Walking) Dist: 280 km (Driving) Walking hr: 3 hr Driving hr: 6 hr | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 14 |
Drive Saga to Keroung
Morning after breakfast you set off your journey back to Kerung with sweet memory of Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. If time permit you can cross the border and Stay at Syabrubesi Guest House. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 3770 m Dist: 350 km Driving hr: 7 hr | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 15 |
Drive Keroung- Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast you drive to Kathmandu Lunch on the way Transfer to Hotel Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
Alt: 3770 m Dist: 350 km Driving hr: 7 hr | B,L,D | Hotel |
| 16 |
Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey. END OF THE SERVICE |
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