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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Tour Highlights : Mountain road drive/ High altitude/ High passes/ Nomads/ Pilgrimage/ Trekking / Camping
Tour Style :  Escorted tour / Local guide / Chauffer driven safari
Duration : 22 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
Best Season :  April - Oct
Price: Euro 1730 per person on twin-sharing*

* Please check inclusion / exclusion and terms & condition section

* Based on minimum of two packs (For group rates please contact us)


About The Tour

Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave.

For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top lives their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati.

For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.

Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks.




Day By Day Itinerary :

Day 01:

Arrive Delhi IGI Airport: On arrival met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel at Delhi. 

 Day 02:

Delhi Sightseeing-Delhi-Katmandu: Full day sightseeing of New and old Delhi historical monuments also including the parliament house, India Gate and the National Museum. Evening transfer to International airport. Fly Delhi – Kathmandu. Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Katmandu and be met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03:

Kathmandu: Morning after breakfast we leave for sightseeing of Kathmandu city including durbar square, Kumari Ghar, Swayambhunath stupa and Patan city (city of Art). Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 04:
Fly Lhasa: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa Overnight Lhasa (11850 ft) - The land of Gods "Lhasa" in Tibetan means "the land of gods" and is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region is located between 29o 36'N and 19o 06' E at the north bank of Kyichu river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters above he sea level. Lhasa has history of more than 1300 years and it's been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet since ancient times. There are numerous scenic spots and historical attractions, among which Potala Palace, orbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple, being the most famous.
Day 05:

Lhasa: Lhasa sightseeing as Potala Palace and Jorkhang Temple [Drepung & Sera Monastery Thangkha festival] Jorkhang Temple: Jokhang Temple situated in the center of the old section of Lhasa, and was built in the mid - 7th century A. D. and later extended by successive rulers, it has now become a gigantic architecture complex. Located in the east, facing to the west, it is a four-storied Temple with splendid golden roofs. It has architecture feature of Tang Dynasty and also assimilated very much features from both Nepalese and Indian Buddhist Temples. The murals in the temple mainly depict the life stories of historic characters. The temple houses many historical relics since Tang Dynasty and statues of King Songtsen Gompa, Princess Wencheng, Princess Bhrikuti Devi (Nepalese). "Princess Willow" (a tree), and "The Uncle - Nephew Alliance Tablet" can be seen at the front gate of the temple. Jokhang is the country' s spiritual center, and the holiest destination for Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. It houses the sitting statue of Sakyamuni when he was 12 years old..

Day 06:

Lhasa: Sightseeing Drepung and Sera with Norbulingka [Festival] Drepung Monastery: Situated five Km's distance to the western suburb of Lhasa at the foot of Mt. Ganpoi Uze. Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect, founded Drepung Monastery, in 1416. The monastery, occupying an area of 250,000 squire meters with a fixed number of 7,700 monks, is the largest monastery in Tibet. The monastery keeps plentiful historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, and arts and crafts.

Day 07:

Gyantse: Lhasa to Gyangtse (overnight at Gyangtse hotel with b/b sight-seeing Tashilunpu Monastery) Shoton - [Yogurt Festival] Gyangtse (13050 ft): A small agricultural town famous for its wool carpets and The Phalkor Choide Chorten.Between the monastery and the fort, this unique structure built in 1414 Consists of five stories representing the five steps to enlightenment, topped by thirteen rings which Symbolize the stages of advancement towards Buddhahood. There are 108 halls inside, each with Frescoes and Buddha Shrines, the frescoes showing a strong Indian influence. Before 1959 traders Coming from Kalimpong and Gangtok (India) used to enter Tibet through Yandong and then to Gyantse, en route to Lhasa.

Day 08:

Xigatse: Gyangtse to Shigatse (overnight at Sangdrobtse hotel with b/b sight-seeing Baijui Monastery) [Festival] Shigatse (Xigatse) - 12600 ft. "Shigatse" in Tibetan means " the Estate that fulfills One's Wishes". There is a bustling 'free' market at the foot of the ruins of the Xigatse Fortress where One can buy local handicrafts embedded with coral and turquoise, Tibetan daggers, Chinese porcelain And yak butter. It is situated between 29o 02'N and 88o 08'E in the south - west of the Tibet Autonomous Region where Nyangchu River joins the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Shigatse is the second Biggest town in Tibet and it is the center of transportation and the distributing center of agriculture And husbandry products of southeastern part of Tibet. It is famous for the great Monastery.

Day 09: Ngangring: Shigatse to Ngangring (camp) [Festival]
Day 10: Saga: Ngangring to Saga (camp) [Festival]
Day 11: Payang: Saga to Payang (camp) [Festival]
Day 12: LAKE MANSAROVAR: Payang to Hor (camp near by Lake Mansarovar) [Festival]
Day 13:
MT KAILASH: Hor to Kailash (overnight at Taching hotel without b/b) [Festival] Mt Kailash & Lake Mansarovar: Buddhists and Hindus regard Mt. Kailash a 6,675 m. rock pyramid as the abode of the gods And the earthly manifestation of the mythical Mount Mera, Pillar of the Universe. For over a thousand Year's devout pilgrims of both religious have ritually circulated this sacred mountain and the holy lake Mansarover in act of worship, which continues even today.
Day 14: MT KAILASH: Trek around Mt.Kailash (camp) [Yerpa Monastery Festival]
Day 15: MT KAILASH: Trek around Mt.Kailash (camp)
Day 16: Mansarovar: Trek around Mt.Kailash end of the trek then to Lake Mansarovar (camp)
Day 17: Payang: Lake Mansarovar to Payang (camp)
Day 18: Saga: Payang to Saga (camp)
Day 19: Peigutso: Payang to Peigutso (camp)
Day 20:
Zanghmu-Nyalam-Kathmandu: Peigutso to Zanghmu check out to Ktm Zhangmu (7000 ft.): Better known by its Tibetan name, Khasa. A small settlement clinging to a hillside 10Kms. from the Friendship Bridge across the Bhotekoshi River. Since the closure of the China/India border from Gangtok, Zhangmu has become the major trading point between Tibet and Nepal. The climate is quite different from the hinterland. The hills around Zhangmu are heavily wooded with many waterfalls in summer and impressive ice formations it winter. It has a bank, a post office, a government store, and is presently undergoing a construction boom to meet the demands of trade and tourism
Day 21: Kathmandu -Delhi: Departure transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport fly Kathmandu to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi met by representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi
Day 22: Delhi-Home. On time departure transfer to International airport, fly Delhi-Home.
   



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PRICE INCLUDES:


• Accommodation at mentioned hotel or similar with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Transportation as per the itinerary by Japanese car/ Land Cruiser/van/coach.
• Tour escort.
• All camping equipment with staff during the Parikarma
• Local Guide for sightseeing.
• Arrival and departure transfers at airports with assistance
• Any Inner-line permits applicable as per the regions.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Airfares
•  Visa
• Accommodation in Delhi***
• Government Service tax 3.09% on package
• Medical and insurance of any kind.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.



***Accommodation in Delhi is not calculated due to huge variation and difference in price and type of accommodation. We shall quote once we know of your choice.

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