| Days |
Programmes |
| Day 01 |
Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day 03 |
Kathmandu/ Kodari / Zhangmu to Nyalam (3750m) - 148Kms
We leave Kathmandu early in the morning, driving for 123 km (approx 5hrs) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal - Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up 8 km (approx ½ hrs) a series of incredibly steep switchbacks to Zhangmu on the Tibetan side of the border. A short drive of only 30km (approx 1 hrs) from the border takes us to Nyalam, on a steep winding road which passes through a mossy gully with cascading waterfalls. Overnight at hotel.
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| Day 04 |
Rest day / acclimatization
We spend a rest day in Nyalam today in order to acclimatize before heading up higher. A short way out of town there is a small temple, Nyalam Pelgye Ling, which is associated with Milarepa. |
| Day 05 |
Nyalam to Saga (4600m) - 230 kms
Today we drive approx 8 hrs (250 km) to the huge lake called Peiku-tso crossing two high passes. After a picnic lunch at bank of Peiku-tso Lake we continue drive to Saga crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River). Overnight at hotel / camp.
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| Day 06 |
Saga to Paryang (4750m) -240kms
A longer day’s drive today, (250 km) 8 hrs approx, takes us to Parayang, We continue on across the vast dry plains to the small town of Parayang. Overnight at hotel / camp.
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| Day 07 |
Parayang to Chiu Gompa (4560m) - 280kms
A longer day’s drive today, 280 km approx 8 hrs From Parayang, we set out across the plains to Manasarovar located just 30km south of Mt Kailash. The lake is separated from another lake, Rakshas Tal, myth has it here Ravana prayed and had the audience with Shiva. Overnight at hotel / camp. |
| Day 08 |
Acclimatization / Puja
The day to wash away sins of a lifetime! After performing puja and taking a holy dip in the Lake we will spend rest of day wandering around the lake and prepare ourselves for Kora around Mt. Kailash.
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| Day 09 |
Chhu Gompa to Darchen (4560m) - 45 kms
Leaving the lake, we drive for about 30 km towards Darchen, the Base Camp of Kailash. Overnight at hotel / camp.
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| Day 10 |
Darchen to Driraphuk (4775m) – 26 kms
Drive about 5 km to Tarboche, this is the starting point for our kora, the 53km trek around the mountain. From Tarboche, we walk up the Lha Chu Valley through beautiful green meadows and streams with Mt Kailash towering above us. Those who do want wish to trek around Kailash can go back to Mansorovar or Darchen and wait for the kora group to return. Overnight at camp.
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| Day 11 |
Driraphuk to Zuthul Puk (4700m) – 22 kms
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. Overnight at camp.
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| Day 12 |
Zuthul Puk to Hor Qu (4560m)
On the final day of the kora we cross several streams. We then enter the Bharka plain and it’s about an hour’s walk through this desert-like landscape to Darchen. We board the car waiting at Darchen and drive approx 2 hrs to Manasarovar. Overnight at hotel / camp. |
| Day 13 |
Hor Qu to Paryang (4750m)
The day to get back from the journey. Drive down to Paryang. Overnight at hotel / camp
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| Day 14 |
Drive to Saga (4600m)
We continue driving today along a 250km stretch of road to Saga. |
| Day 15 |
Drive to Nyalamu (3750m)
Leaving Saga, we again cross the Yarlung Tsangpo by ferry, and pass by Peiku-tso before arriving back at Nyalam. |
| Day 16 |
Drive to Kathmandu (1400m)
From Nyalam, we head back to the border town of Zhangmu. From Zhangmu, it’s a short drive to the Friendship Bridge which spans the Bhote Kosi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border. We say goodbye to our Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where we will be met by our Nepalese staff. After completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 5-6 hours.
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| Day 17 |
Departure: Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination. |
| Package includes: |
- Pick up and drop transportation
- 3 nights accommodation hotel in Kathmandu/ tourist standard hotel with bed and breakfast
- Two Men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Mattresses for Tibet tours & Trekking
- Trekking crews - Cook, Cook helper & guide
- Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian & Non vegetarian
- Japanese Landcruser 4WD 4500 model and support truck for carry food
- English speaking guide from Tibet and Nepali guide
- Monastery Entrance fee & Grassland fees
- Mount Kailash permit
- Tibet visa &Travel Permit
- Yaks and Yak man for 3 days round Mount Kailash
- Oxygen / Alt. Gamo Bag (Altitude Air pressure bag )
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Package excludes: |
- Personal expenses
- International Airport tax 25.00
- Travel insurance
- All expenses of personal nature
- Bar bills and Beverage
- Tips for staff
- Photography charges
- Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than group
- Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Sleeping bag & Jacket
- Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only
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| Note: |
Given itinerary is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 4-5 hours in a day, As you are traveling in a remote mountain region, we can not guarantee the weather condition, it could be change unexpected. There will be experience Nepali leader or guide and helpers. The guides and their helpers’ assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
For further information and price details please write us: info@clubmountain.com |
