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Mount Kailash, 6,638m (21,778ft), located in the far west of Tibet is considered a sacred place in four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon and Jainism. In Sanskrit language Kailash means luminous crystal. Hindus believe Mt. Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva and a place of eternal bliss. According to legend, the immortal Shiva is enthroned on the top of Kailash and the mountain is regarded as the location of exceptionally powerful transformation. Therefore a Hindu making the pilgrimage to Kailash and having a darshan (divine view) of Shiva's abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.
Places to Visit: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot-Hilsa-Taklakot-Mansarovar-Darchen-Dirapuk-Zutul Puk-Dolma La Pass-Taklakot-Hilsa-Simikot-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
Day 1 Arrival KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly
welcomed by our representative and escorted to the hotel. The rest of
the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO
Day 2 Sightseeing in KATHMANDU
In the morning after breakfast, a trip orientation meeting will be
organized and there will be a full day tour around Kathmandu valley.
Kathmandu, being a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular
destination for tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. The city
presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western
influence in the Valley. In this tour we will see the glorious Newari
architecture of old palace of Kathmandu Durbar Square and we will join
the pilgrims around the enormous Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath
Stupa and then to the Nepal's most important Hindu temple Pashupatinath
temple that stands on the bank of the holy Bagmati river. Last minute
shopping can also be done this day. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day 3 Fly to NEPALGUNJ (160m/525ft)
It is a one-hour flight that takes us to the lowlands in southwestern part of Nepal. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4 Fly to SIMIKOT (2960m/9712ft); Fly to HILSA
We take a one hour flight in a helicopter to SIMIKOT where you
must put exit stamp on your Passport before you leave for China
(Kailash). After this, we continue our journey to Hilsa. After reaching
Hilsa, we cross Karnali river through a suspension bridge and enter
China side and trek upto Sher village for about an hour. The Chinese
immigration Office and Boarder Check Post is situated in Sher village.
You will find your vehicles (Land Cruisers & truck) waiting at Sher.
From Sher, it takes another hour to reach Taklakot. Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Drive from TAKLAKOT to LAKE MANSAROVAR
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mansarovar which takes about two and
half hours. On the way, we stop at Rakshas Taal. After reaching
Mansarovar Lake, we make a circuit around the lake on jeep that takes
around 3 hours. Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Drive to DARCHEN & prepare for TREKKING.
We drive to Tarboche ( the foot of Mt. Kailash ) in Darchen, 107 km
north of Purang where we will be astonished by the spectacularity of
Mt.Kailash, the heart of Buddhism universe. Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Kora Day 1--Trek to DIRA-PUK (6 hours; 200m ascent).
From Tarboche, we walk up the Lha Chu Valley through beautiful green
meadows and streams with Mt Kailash towering above us. We follow the
river which enters a narrow canyon with high, steep cliffs and
spectacular waterfalls. Continuing up the valley, the north face of
Kailash comes into view before we reach the 13th century monastery at
Dira-puk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Kora Day 2--Trek to ZUTUL-PUK (7-8 hours; 550m ascent, 600m descent).
We now leave the Lha Chu Valley and enter the Drolma Chu Valley, heading
up towards a high pass, the Drolma La (5630m). It's a tough climb to
the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all
downhill or flat to Zutul-puk, with views of one of the highest lakes
in the world, Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion. As
well as the monastery at Zutul-puk, there are several meditation caves
and another cave containing an image of Milarepa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Kora Day 3--Trek to DARCHEN (3-4 hours; 150m descent); Drive to TAKLAKOT.
This is the final day of the Kora. We cross several streams and follow
an impressive gorge. Along the way we are once again treated to
magnificent views of Mt. Kailash. We then enter the Bharka plain and
it's about an hour's walk through this desert-like landscape to Darchen.
From Darchen we drive to Taklakot for our return trip back to
Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: DRIVE to HILSA ; Fly to NEPALGUNJ
After breakfast, you will drive to Sher village and onwards to Hilsa and take helicopter flight to Nepalgunj via Simikot. Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Fly back KATHMANDU
Fly back from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be
utilized buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the
evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and
share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 12 Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as
game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or
Bhutan tours etc.Meals: Breakfast
The above tour cost includes
Leading Trekking and Tour Operator
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