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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the sacred pilgrimages Yatra of India dedicated to all “Shiva Bhakts” situated at the Mount Kailash at the peak of 6,740 in the Himalaya completely inside the Tibet. That is why Mount Kailash will be the spiritual centre of the 4 religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Tibetan and individuals visited this place for that cause of peace inside the human soul and the physical planet.
According to Hinduism, Lord Shiva resides on top of Mount Kailash mansarovar, where he sits in a state of meditation along with his wife Parvati, the daughter of Himalaya. The Kailash Parvat is believed to be the ultimate destination of souls and the spiritual center of the world. Like Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar is the abode of purity. It is a place of pilgrimage, attracting Hindus from all over the world. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can also be important for Indians due to the fact the four key rivers of India emerge close to Kailash - the Indus, the Sutlej, Brahamputra and Karnali. Amongst these rivers Mansarovar Yatra gives a picture of beautiful web site with glisten blue drinking water close to the shores and deep emerald green in the centre.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra provides different other locations for that tourists to pay a visit to like Tarchen, Lha Chhu (God's River) valley, Dolma Pass (18,600 ft.), Huore, Chugu, Zaidi, Gouri Kund lake, Rakshash Tal and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Anotatta Lake. Hindus regard Mt. Kailash as the mythical Mt. Meru, the divine center with the universe about which the entire creation revolves. It's described in the ancient texts as being a wonderful "World Pillar", its roots in the lowest hell and its top touching the heavens. Sprawling below could be the sacred Mansarovar, which is born with the thoughts of Brahma.
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
2012
13 Nights / 14 Days ( 30 April / 30 May / 28 June / 27 July Departure
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Package Cost: Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis Rs 72,000 /-
Destination : Kathmandu - Kodari - Nayalam - New Dongba - Mansarovar Lake - Darchen - (3 Days Kailash Parikarma) - Zutulphuk.- Darchen - Mansarovar Lake - New Dongba - Nayalam - Zhangmu (Border) - Kathmandu
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Day 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our representative will meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening dinner + tour briefing. Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02:HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR - DRIVE TO KODARI (NEPAL/CHINA BORDER) Morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple & Budhanilkantha Narayan (sleeping Vishnu). After lunch, drive to Kodari. It is a four & half hours journey to Kodari. You will be reaching Kodari in the evening.
Overnight in Kodari.
Accommodation:Guesthouse (dormitory room) - very basic
Kathmandu - Kodari: Four & half hours
Distance: 123 km
Altitude: 1800 m.
Day 03:CROSS THE BORDER THEN CONTINUE TO NYALAM Morning (after breakfast), cross the friendship bridge (10 minutes walk), complete the immigration formality in China side then drive to Nyalam (3750 m.). It takes an hour and half to get to Nyalam. Accommodation:Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.
Kodari – ZhangMu – Nyalam: 32 km
Driving hours: 1 hour
Altitude: 3750 m. (Nyalam)
Day 04:FREE DAY IN NYALAM FOR ACCLIMATIZATION Rest in Nyalam for acclimatization purpose. Today, you may go for a short hiking above Nyalam for a couple of hours. This will help you to be acclimatized properly.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.
Day 05:DRIVE, NYALAM TO NEW DONGBA Today, you should drive an extensive distance to reach New Dongba (4600 m.). On the way, you will be passing through Dolma-La pass (5100 m.), Peiku Lake, Ganesh Parvat and the River Brahmhaputra. Also, you will be passing through a couple of other small high passes Accommodation:Guesthouse (the best quality available).
Nyalam to New Dongba: 500 km
Driving hours: 6.5 hours
Altitude: 4500 m.
Day 06:DRIVE, NEW DONGBA TO LAKE MANASAROVAR (4550 m.) Today you will drive to lake Manasarovar and stay in Horchu side (tented camp). On the way, you will be passing through Paryang town and Mayum-La pass (5200 m.). This is the highest motorable pass in this journey. Accommodation:: Horchu (dormitory tented camp) - very basic.
New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar: 550 km
Driving hours: 6.5 hours
Altitude: 4550 m.
Day 07:DRIVE, LAKE MANASAROVAR TO DARCHEN (4663 m.) Morning Pooja, holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen by Land Cruiser. While going to Darchen, we will make a clockwise drive of Lake Manasarovar. The drive takes about 1 & half hours. Accommodation:Darchen Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.
Lake Mansarovar (Horchu) to Darchen: 55 km (with parikrama)
Driving hours: 1.5 hours
Altitude: 4680 m
Day 08:MORNING, DRIVE TO YAMA DWAR THEN START PARIKRAMA. Drive to Yama Dwar then start Parikrama. The drive, from Darchen to Yama Dwar, takes about 45 minutes. Our Yaks & yak men will meet you here. We will load all logistics on Yaks then start the journey. PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA: After loading all logistic on Yaks, you will start your journey. Today, you will have to walk about 5 hours to reach Deraphuk. PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA:After Darshan of Kailash from Yama Dwar, you will return back to Darchen & have rest.
OPTIONAL:Before heading out to Yama Dwar, you may visit Asthapad from where you can see a superb & closest view of Mt. Kailash. It is nearly a 20 minutes drive to reach Asthapad.
Accommodation: Camp
Serson to Deraphuk Gomba: 10 km, approx.
Driving hours: 5 hours
Altitude: 4920 m
Day 09:CONTINUE PARIKRAMA TO ZUTULPHUK (4760 m.) VIA GAURIKUND
PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA:
Early morning, trek uphill to Dolma-La. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Dolma Pass. This is the highest Pass (5600 m.) that you will cross on this journey. From Dolma pass, you will trek down to the valley-floor. Just right after the pass, you can see a beautiful but tiny lake on the right hand side. This is Gauri Kunda. From Dolma Pass, you have to trek another 4 hours to reach Zutulphuk. Please make you mind up, this is the toughest and longest day in parikrama. PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA: Today, you will have to rest in Darchen Accommodation: CampDeraphuk Gomba to Zutulphuk Gomba: 22 km
Trekking duration: 9 hours
Altitude: 4820 m.
Day 10:END PARIKRAMA NEAR DARCHEN AND DRIVE BACK TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (HORCHU) GAURIKUND
PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA:
After a short trek (3 hours) from Zutulphuk, you will reach at the pick point, where you will find our Land Cruisers waiting for you. Meet with other members then drive further to Lake Manasarovar (Horchu).
PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA: Today, you will meet other members who are in Parikrama and drive together to Lake Manasarovar.
Accommodation: Tented Camp (dormitory room) – very basic.
Zutulphuk to trek ending point: 8 km approx. - 3 hrs trek
Pick up point to Horchu (Lake Manasarovar): 35 km
Driving hours: 30 minutes
Altitude: 4550 m.
Day 11:: RETURN JOURNEY TO NEW DONGBA Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to New Dongpa.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) - the best available
Lake Manasarovar to New Dongba: 550 km
Driving hours: 6.5 hours
Altitude: 4464 m.
Day 12: RETURN JOURNEY TO NYALAM
Return journey to Nyalam. Accommodation:Shisapangma Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.
New Dongba to Nyalam: 670 km
Driving hours: 7 hours
Altitude: 3750 m.
Day 13:RETURN JOURNEY TO KATHMANDU Drive to Zhangmu, cross the border then drive back to Kathmandu Accommodation:Hotel
Nyalam to ZhangMu: 32 km
Driving hours: One & half hour
Altitude (Kathmandu): 1380 m.
Day 14:RETURN HOME Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.
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