Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrival day in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2–5: Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu and Tibet visa processing.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: Kyirung
Drive Kathmandu-Kyirung We drive from Kathmandu to the Nepal-Tibetan border along a scenic highway. After immigration formalities at the border, you meet our Tibetan guide and driver for a tour briefing.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 7: Kyirung
Rest Day in Kyirung. Acclimatize in Kyirung before further driving. Free afternoon, on your own.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 8: Saga
Drive Kyirung to Saga (4450 m, 232 km). The first day starts with a long drive on the desert terrain. Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue driving through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen, and Peiku Tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing the river Brahmaputra ("Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan) to reach Saga (4600m).
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 9: Paryang
Saga to Paryang (4558m) to Mansarovar (4600m) 507 km (8–9 hrs) Watching the mountains in the distance and driving through the road, we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching Paryang. Offering the first view of Mt. Kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of driving. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, the historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the northwest shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can catch a glimpse of the majestic Mount Kailash. Manasarovar, the highest freshwater lake with a turquoise complexion, surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakchyas, is simply heavenly.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 10: Darchen
Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata (7694 m) just across the lake, we drive 40 km to Darchen, which serves as the base for Mt. Kailash Kora (circumambulation). The Kora is 53 km in total and was completed in three days.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 11: Trek to Dira-Puk
Trek to Dira-Puk/5000 meter, one of the most exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky. The 15-kilometer trail takes almost 7 hours.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 12:Trek to Zuthul Puk
Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hours, 550m ascent, 600m descent. On the hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek, cross Dolma La pass at 5670 m. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. By late afternoon, you will arrive at Zuthul Puk, where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 13: Trek Ens at Saga
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga Complete the Kora and drive to Lake Manasarovar to Saga.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 14: Kyirung
Drive back to Kyirung.
Overnight in the Guest House.
Day 15: Kathmandu
Kyirung to Kathmandu, 150 km Driving further to the Nepal-Tibetan border, complete the immigration formalities.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 16: Departure Transfer
After breakfast, drive to Tribhuwan International Airport for your onward destination.
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