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KATHMANDU – KERUNG – MANASAROVAR – KAILASH – KERUNG – KATHMANDU
Trip Overview:
Hindus visit Mount Kailash, a peak in the Himalayas, because it is considered to be the holiest of all pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. The mountain is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, one of the most important deities in Hinduism. Pilgrims believe that a journey to Kailash, also known as Kailash Parvat or Kailash, can bring blessings and spiritual liberation. The trek to Mount Kailash is considered to be a difficult and challenging one, but many Hindus believe that the physical hardships of the journey are a form of spiritual discipline that can purify the mind and body.
Lake Manasarovar, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, is considered to be a sacred lake in Hinduism and Buddhism. According to Hindu mythology, the lake was created by the god Brahma and is considered to be a source of spiritual purification. It is believed that bathing in the lake can wash away one’s sins and that drinking its water can grant salvation.
Our representatives will receive you at the airport in Kathmandu, and guide you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Later, we will have a small briefing session on the trip, and meet the other members in the group, overnight at the hotel.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: D
Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley
Today, we'll take a tour of a few well-known Hindu temples in the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit the Pashupatinath, Gujeswari Shaktipith, and Jalnarayan Temple. Later, you can get some supplies for the Yatra if necessary. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley
We're going to drive to Syabrubesi- in the morning. The settlement of Syabrubesi- is located in Langtang, in Kathmandu's northern area. We arrive in Syabrubesi after a 6–7-hour drive through the Pasang Lhamu Highway. Spend the night at a guest house.
Altitude: 2380m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 148 km – 7 hours
Following breakfast, we will set out for the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border or the friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border. In about four hours, we will reach Kerung (also known as Gyirung), the first village in Tibet. Rest at the guesthouse.
Altitude: 3000m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 120 km – 4 hours
The route takes us smoothly to the settlement of Saga by ascending and descending the passes of Thong La and La Lung. We will be able to witness Lake Peikutso and the Tibetans' customary method of yak and sheep grazing along the way. Hotel overnight stay.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 170 km – 5 hours
We spend the day at the Saga County, to acclimatize to the altitude. There are options to go on short hikes and roam around the Saga throughout the day. Overnight at hotel in Saga.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: Around Saga
After our breakfast at Saga, we will be driving to the highest fresh water lake in the world, the holy Manasarovar Lake, lying at an altitude of 4558 meters, stretching wide with a pristine greenish-blue color. The holy lake is believed to be the resting place of Lord Vishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and the Lake Rakshasha (Rakshash Taal). The Rakshash Taal is believed to be created by the Evil King Ravan, and the locals believe the water is poisonous. Overnight at guest house around Lake Manasarovar.
Altitude: 4558m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 450km – 8 hours
We will get into our spiritual selves, and perform some rituals (puja) at the bank of the holy lake Manasarovar. Our staffs will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from the lake Manasarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the Parikrama of the Manasarovar Lake on a Bus, and continue to the base camp of Kailash, Darchen. It is a village town right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at hotel.
Altitude: 4575m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 110km – 2 hours (Manasarovar Parikrama) 40km – 1 hour (Manasarovar to Darchen)
We will embark on a three – day Parikrama. We first drive to the small settlement of Tarboche, also called as Tarboche. It is the starting point of the Kailash Kora, and is also known as the Valley of Gods. Yamadwar, the gateway of the God of Death, is located here in Tarboche. We will walk for a few hours to arrive at the settlement of Diraphuk, settling right in front of the North Face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight and rest at a guest house.
Altitude: 4900m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 12km – 5 hours (Yamadwar to Diraphuk)
Among the three days of Kora, today is the longest and the most difficult day. We will be heading towards the village of Jarok Donkhang first, and hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest for some time, and take a steep downhill and get to the banks of Lham-chu Khir river. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikund’. We reach the village of Juthulpuk, this place is named after. The famous cave of Juthulpuk, Zruthulpuk cave, also known as ‘the miracle cave’. We will also catch sight of the Buddha’s Footprints along the way. Overnight at a guest house.
Altitude: 4760m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 22km – 8/9 hours (Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk)
We will spend the morning touring the nearby Milarepa cave's caves and temples. After breakfast, we will climb for three to four hours to finish our Kora and return to the Darchen settlement. We'll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Hotel overnight stay.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 450km – 8 hours
We will take a nice ride on paved Tibetan roads back to the settlement of Kerung, which is at the border between Nepal and Tibet. Today is our day off, so we may relax and spend the night at a guesthouse in Kerung.
Altitude: 3000m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 170 km – 5 hours
After completing the immigration procedures at the Nepal-Tibet border, we will drive back to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Afternoon souvenir shopping and overnight at the hotel.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 175 km – 8 hours
Our representatives will drop you at the airport as per the flight timings.
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