By Helicopter: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2012.
15 Day Land Cruisers Kailash Yatra Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing
tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure
in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.
Day 03: Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari.
From here, a short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a
local available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet,
China at the height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from
Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be received by guide from our
Tibetan counterpart. After all the formalities at the check post
here, our journey continues for another 35 kms which can take almost
3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery
as the drive brings us for the overnight stay at Guest House in
Nyalam (3,700 m.). The lodges and guest houses here are very simple
and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in
Tibet is slowly picking up since last Decade.
Day 04: Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The group will be
taken for option 3 Hrs. trek in Nyalam which would definately help
pilgrims in getting used to Trek conditions for Kailash Parikrama.
Day 05: Morning drive to the first pass of Lalung La at 5,050
m. From here a superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from
Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive to Saga(4640 m)
240 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs. for the overnight at Guest House.
Day 06: From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs.
drive. O/nt. at Guest House.
Day07: Drive from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms./6-7 Hrs.
Mansarover Parikarma by Jeep with packed Lunch near Trugo Monastery
with optional Bathing at the place as this is one of the best banks
of Holy Lake for Bathing, Bathing Tents would be arranged
accordingly. Overnight Guest House at Chui Gompa
Day 08: Morning Free for Prayer & later Drive to Darchen(4560
M)
Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small
village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage
time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of
tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora.
Serlungf Monastery & optional trek to Nandi Parbat for an excellent
view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will stay O/night at Darchen Guest
House & make final preparation for the Kailsah Parikrama. O/night at
Guest House.
Day 09: Drive approx. 08 Kms. From Darchen to Tarboche, the
trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama.The first day of our Kora
is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting
and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach
our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6 hours walk. Overnight at
Guest House with a view of Kailash, north west face.
Day 10: Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher
side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will
bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before
descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight
camp after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk (4700m) has a small monastery.
Day 11: The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy
pilgrimage walk (5 hours) & drive to Paryang(270 Kms/6-7 Hrs.). Over
Night at Guest House.
Day 12: Drive to Saga. Over Night at Guest House
Day 13: Drive to Nyalam. Over Night at Guest House
Day 14: Drive down to Friendship Bridge where transportation
awaits for drive to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/4 Hrs. Over Night at Hotel.
Day 15: Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other
independent activities. In time transfer to International Apt to
connect departure flight.
Fixed Departure Dates 2012:
| Tour | Arrival in Kathmandu | Depart for Kailash | Arrival in Kathmandu | Departure from Kathmandu | Days | Remarks |
| 1 | 11th May | 13th May | 24th May | 25th May | 15 | Full Moon |
| 2 | 26th May | 28th May | 08th June | 09th June | 15 | |
| 3 | 09th June | 11th June | 22en June | 23rd June | 15 | Full Moon |
| 4 | 23rd June | 25th June | 06th July | 07th July | 15 | |
| 5 | 09th July | 11th July | 22nd July | 23rd July | 15 | Full Moon |
| 6 | 24th July | 26th July | 06th August | 07th August | 15 | |
| 7 | 07th August | 09th August | 20th August | 21st August | 15 | Full Moon |
| 8 | 21st August | 23rd August | 03rd September | 04th September | 15 | |
| 9 | 06th September | 08th September | 19th September | 20th September | 15 | Full Moon |
| 10 | 15th September | 17th September | 28th September | 29th September | 15 |
Package Price:
Indian Nationals:
INR 79,999 per person on twin sharing basis
INR 84,999 per person on single occupancy basis
Foreign Nationals:
US$ 1,999 per person on twin sharing basis
US$ 2,199 per person on single occupancy basis
(VISA Fee supplement for Non American Nationals @ US$ 114 P.P. &
American Nationals @ US$ 194 P.P.)
(Twin sharing / single occupancy will only be applicable in
Kathmandu whereas at all other places, dormitory / twin / triple
sharing accommodation would be provided)
The package price covers:
Airport transfers in Kathmandu, twin sharing accommodation at 4*
Hotel in Kathmandu (Shanker or equivalent) with daily breakfast,
lunch and dinner, transportation Kathmandu / Tibet Border /
Kathmandu by Non A/c Coach, Accommodation in guest houses during
entire journey excluding Zuthulpuk where there will be accommodation
in tented camps backed by Nepalese Sherpa crew on full board basis,
Hiring charge of Sleeping Bags, Transportation inside Tibet by
Deluxe 4500 CC Japanese Land Cruiser (4 pax per land cruiser),
Necessary Yak & Yak men to carry your luggage (one piece per person
only) for Kailash Kora, applicable entrance fees to visit
Monasteries, normal Tibet Entry Visa fee, one halfday sightseeing
tour of Kathmandu valley.
Special Inclusions:
We will provide one down jacket which must be returned after group's
arrival in Kathmandu, a certificate on successful completion of Holy
Yatra which retains nostalgic memories even years after undertaking
this once in a life time pilgrimage.
The package price doesn't cover:
Travel & medical insurance, rescue evacuation cost in case of
emergency, insurance cost, insurgent fee approx. INR 500 per person,
expenses of personal nature, airport tax and extra cost in the event
of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage on
The Arniko Highway (INR 500 - 700) and expanses of personal nature
and airfare Delhi / Kathmandu / Delhi with applicable taxes on the
ticket as on date.
● For any information on Kailash Mansarover travel package, please feel free to contact Mr. Gurdeep Gupta at +919811466596.
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