
Mount Kailash (Kangrinpoche) Situated western part of Tibet, has been considered sacred by Buddhists. Hindus, Jains & Bompons for thousands of year. For the Hindus and Buddhists it is the centre of the Universe. A pilgrimage to the mountain and round it is such a supreme goal for the faithful. It is easy to understand how pilgrimage, walking overland for weeks or months, feels they are really approaching the centre of the universe since ancient times. Mt. Kailash has been revered as the source of four of the great rivers of Asia, fuelled by the waters of near by holy lake Manasarovar-Indus, Bramaputra (Tsangpo), Karnali (The sacred Ganges). Which have their Sources within Sixty miles of the Mountain. One can go to this Centre or universe joining our group or make separately tours/treks.
29 June 2010 Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m.) arrival Pick up from the airport & Drive to Hotel
30 June 2010 Day 02: Kathmandu Morning: breakfast/ guided tour of Kathmandu holy sites including Pashupatinath, Boudanath and Soyambhunath. Back to hotel for lunch, Afternoon: final preparation for Kailash tours. Personal gear and equipment will be checked by guide.
01 July 2010 Day 03: Drive Kath. To Zhangmu / Nyalam (3700m) 175 Km /9 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse: Journey begins at 5:30 AM. Breakfast in hotel, the road follows the river valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi passing through green hills and cliffs. By the afternoon we get to the Tibetan boarder in Tatopani. Depending on the road conditions, we may stay in Zhangmu. If road condition where good than we will continue 30km to Nyalam.
02 July 2010 Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization Over Night at Guesthouse Nyalam (3700m) this day gives us a chance to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. It is important to stay hydrated and extremely aware of your body’s physical condition.
03 July 2010 Day 05: Drive to Saga (4200m) 232km / 8 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse / Camp
The road climbs up to the La Lung La pass (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. Road to east goes to Lhasa, capital city of Tibet. Our road goes to west past to Tibet and the driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas and in particular Shisha Pangma (8012m) and other tiny mountain more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we will cross the Bhramaputra River and a quick drive will bring us to Saga. Over night will be camp or lodge.
04 July 2010 Day 06: Drive to Paryang (4500m) 285 km / 8 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse / Camp
Our Japanese jeeps and trucks roll through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks, sheep and mountain goats. The landscape is highlighted by snow capped mountain peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes. Depending on the season, many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress will inhabit this area.
05 July 2010 Day 07: Drive to Lake Manasarovar (400m) 298km / 9 hrs. Over Camp
This is the longest driving day of the trip to mountain Kailash and Manasarovar Lake in Tibet. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and huge valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will drive to Thogu holiest bathing gate of Manas.
06 July 2010 Day 08: Drive to Darchen (4600m) 65Kms. Over night camping
Lake Manasarovar (4500m) is regarded as the most holy of all of Tibet’s many lakes. According to Hindu and Buddhist cosmology the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent, the Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus all arise from the lake. It is said that Lord Vishnu floated in it for an perpetuity, dreaming, until the life force stirred, and out of the water’s infinite potential sprang forth all of creation. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with Mountain Gurula Mandhata (7728m) on south and mount Holy Kailash on the north. After bath and Puja drive to Darchen, Overnight camping or guesthouse.
07 July 2010 Day 09 Drive to Tarboche and trek to Dirapuk (4800m) Over Night at Camp
Starting trekking around Kailash begins at Tarboche. As we make our way along the route we pass numerous chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. We will also have wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming water falls and the mighty west face of mount Kailash. We will pass the Chukku Gompa and 5 hrs later arrive at the Dirapuk Gompa where we will set up camp for the over night. Total hiking for the day will be 15 km 7 hrs.
08 July 2010 Day 10: Trek to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m) Over Night at Camp
Today is the hardest part but holiest day of the pilgrimage trip in round Kailash, we will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda (lake) is one of the holiest sites to view/ visit from the top. Further hiking brings us to the accent up to Dormala-La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated) Total hiking for the day will be 18 km 8 hrs
09 July 2010 Day 11: Trek to Darchen and drive to Manasarovar camping (Full moon)
Trek to Tangsar Tangmar and drive to Manasarovar lake a 3 hrs walk & brings us to where the river emerges onto the Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar.
10 July 2010 Day 12: Drive to Dongba
11 July 2010 Day 13: Drive to Nyalam
12 July 2010 Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu
13 July 2010 Day 15: Final departure
Group size:
Group joining basis
US $1800.00 per person using New 4500 Model Land Cruiser
INR 80,000 per person using New 4500 Model Land Cruiser
Single Supplement: USD 200 per person for NRI or any tourist and INR 80,000 per person
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