MT. KAILASH TOUR

We enjoy an early morning drive through typical Nepalese rural landscapes (Approx 6/7 hours) from Kathmandu to Kyirong. After completing immigration and customs formalities, we drive uphill to Kyirong. This is a border town. The guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post, and we will drive on further road climbs and climb up to Kyirong for an overnight. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Rest for acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel. Acclimatization is important when we go to a high altitude place. 

 As we head away from Nyalam, we drive further across Lalung La (5200m) through a perfect merging of breathtaking views, passes through a huge turquoise lake, the Peiku-Tso, with spectacular views of Shishapangma (8027m) as the backdrop, and the trail follows a route that brushes past the Brahmaputra River. Further ahead, a river valley sprawls over, and then traditional chocolate box villages come into the picture frame. This scenically rewarding drive provides plenty of opportunities to get your video cameras into action. From then on, the trail winds towards the northern route. On covering 295km, you reach an elevation of 4600 meters. Overnight stay in a hotel.

After an early morning breakfast, we set out on our way to Manasarovar. We come across Jeeps and trucks rolling down the wide valley following rivers and grazing herds of yaks and sheep. Far south, your eyes wander to the snow-covered peaks that seem so close, and we drive through the Paryang and cross the Mayumla Pass, with lots of rocky peaks and dunes that give you an ideal idea of Tibet’s arid landscapes. Depending on the season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers attired in their beautiful traditional costumes can be found awaiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies, along with a big smile from ear to ear…they welcome you warmly. This route digs deep into the very essence that is Mansarovar Lake amid superb landscapes. As you near this incredible sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the northwestern shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can even catch a glimpse of the majestic Mount Kailash. This journey stirs your spiritual emotions. Overnight stay in a hotel.

The highest freshwater lake of a turquoise color is full of fish and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, & Lake Rishikesh can be found in its surroundings. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs, and hundreds of wild living fauna. We explore the Lake Mansarovar in the day & then drive down to Darchen, which is a one-hour drive. We then spend our night at Chu Gumba.

 Early in the morning, after breakfast, our trek begins; you meet your team of yaks and Tibetan yak drivers who will escort you around for the kora. Further ahead from Darchen, you have to trek past verdant meadows and picturesque streams to Lha Chu Valley. The trail overlooks the Turquoise River cascading over a narrow canyon with high cliffs. En route, the north face of Kailash comes into view. The trail will approach the 13th-century monastery of Dira-Puk. Visiting this monastery is said to be a kind of blessing experience gifted in your Mount Kailash tour and trek. Finally, you will conclude the trek of the day by camping at Dira-Puk / resting in a Hotel.

 Lha Chu Valley is a passing vista as you turn towards Drolma Chu Valley. Looking forward to the amazing Mount Kailash tour and trek, where you ascend to Drolma La (5630m), the highest point of the trip. But soon after sighting breathtaking views of Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion at the summit, you realize that this imposing and challenging ascent has indeed been very worthwhile and profitable. Several prayer flags can be seen at the summit. Further on, the trail descends to the flat fields of Zutul-Puk, which houses a monastery and several fascinating caves. The caves at this locale are most popular for meditation; Milarepa’s cave is one of them, with Milarepa’s footprints and elbow prints believed to be imprinted all over this cave of mani stones. As we continue our Parikrama, we camp at Zutul-Puk for the night & this is pretty exciting, adventurous, and pleasurable.

Our pilgrimage trek concludes at Darchen, and we drive to Horfe for our overnight stay in a hotel. We feel spiritually satisfied after going to the religious rites during our parikrama & there is a deep sense of gratification as we wearily go to bed after a hard day.

After Breakfast in the morning, then drive back to the border, and after the necessary border formalities, cross the border, and our guide and jeep are waiting for your arrival for your final destination to Kathmandu.