KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR

Tour Highlights

Stroll through bustling streets & shops of Thamel, the heart of Nepal
Visit to historical Durbar Square to capture its magnificence
Seek blessings at Pashupatinath & Swayambhunath Buddhist temples
Visit the famous Boudhanath Stupa
Seek the blessings of God at the temples of Pokhara
Enjoy the captivating view from the David Falls
A dip into the holy waters of Mansarovar Lake
Go for a divine Parikrama of Mount Kailash
Darshan of Gauri Kund

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

ARRIVAL AT TRIBHUWAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Our representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan Int`l airport, Kathmandu. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. In hotel, welcome drink followed by tour briefing. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING - NEPALGUNJ
In the morning, Halfday Sightseeing Tour to Pashupatinath temple - Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It is not known for certain when Pashupatinath Temple was built. But according to Nepal Mahatmaya and Himvatkhanda, the deity here gained great fame there as Pashupati. Pashupatinath Temple's existence is recorded as early as 400 CE. Budhanilkantha the sleeping Bishnu - The Budhanilkantha Temple has become the site where thousands of pilgrims visit when Haribondhini Ekadashi Mela takes place on the 11th day of the Hindu month of Kartika (October–November) every year. This is a special ritual to wake up Lord Vishnu from his long sleep. Have your lunch at the hotel. Fly to Nepalgunj , you will transfer to domestic airport to take the Nepalgunj flight. Our representative will meet you & assist to transfer the Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel
NEPALGUNJ - PURANG
Early morning you will be transfer to domestic airlines to take the flight to simkot with packed breakfast. Upon reaching Simikot airport take a Helicopter Flight to Hilsa. Fresh up at local guest house with tea/coffee . Then crossing Karnali bridge arrives to Chinese land. Drive to Purang (Taklakot). Before Purang have immigration formalities at Chinese custom office. Drive to Purang ( Taklakot). Later Have your dinner at the hotel and stay overnight in Purang.
PURANG
Have your breakfast and full day rest day in Purang (Taklakot) for acclimatization purpose. You may do shopping at Purang market and rest .
PURANG - MANSAROVAR
After breakfast drive to Mansarovar Lake. Before reaching Mansarovar Lake you see Rakshyas Tal from the way. Today is the day of lifetime as you have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and holy lake Mansarovar. Have Pooja and Holy bath at Mansarovar. Overnight at Mansarovar. (At Mansarovar yatris who want Mt. Kailash Parikarma with horses and porters will have to confirm our guide so that he can arrange all before starting the parikarm)
PURANG - YAM DWAR (DAY 1 PARIKRAMA) - DIRAPUK
Morning drive near to Yama Dwar via Darchen. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. Visit Yama Dwar on the way. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the way you have Darshan of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance. Dinner & Overnight at Dirapuk.
DIRAPUK (DAY 2 PARIKRAMA) - ZUTHULPHUK
Have your breakfast and checkout from the hotel . Early morning trek uphill Dolmala Pass. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. After reaching top of the pass 5800 m then trek down to the valley floor. It takes another 4 to 5 hours. After cross Dolmala when you move down you see Gauri Kunda. This day is the longest and toughest day of Parikarma. So be prepared in mind accordingly. Have dinner & Overnight at Zuthulphuk.
ZUTHULPHUK (DAY 3 PARIKRAMA) - PURANG - HILSA
Today is last day of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 kms with the winding gradual track and arrive at the place called Chongdo. Our transport will pick up you and drive to Purang. Before moving towards Purang you will have Mansarovar lake parikarma by drive. Today your night halt will be Hilsa. Have your dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
HILSA - SIMKOT - NEPALGUNJ - KATHMANDU
Have your breakfast and in morning fly to Simikot by Helicopter. Same day fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by domestic airlines. The rest of day at leisure in Kathmandu. Dinner & Overnight Stay at Kathmandu.
DEPARTURE AT TRIBHUWAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey.