**NOTE: FULL MOON DATES
TOUR ITINERARY
You can wonder around beautiful scenery with great landscape of village and mountains around you. The whole journey is with beautiful scenic view along through Trishuli Rive
Today is the day of lifetime, as we will have the first sight (darshan) of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Manasarovar.
Later drive to Darchen (4620 m). Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora. We may proceed for trek to Serrlung Monastry to visit Asthapathwhich offers an excellent view of Nandi Parvatand Mount Kailash, subject to permission by Public Security Bureau at Darchen
Tarboche is also referred as the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our camp/guest house at Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hours trek. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face. Those not feeling themselves fit to continue parikarma will drive back to Darchen and wait for the Parikarma group to return.
Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. (4-5 hrs.) before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight stay after 4-5 hours walk. Zuthulphuk (4760 m) 18 km/ 9 - 10 hrs.
After early breakfast, group will set off as the sun's rays break over the ridges above. After the footbridge the trail rises up a rocky slope. Take this gently but steadily. It soon reaches a level walk. The peak of Mount Kailash rises to the right and can now be seen linked to a long spur, which joins the eastern ridge. This is the top edge of the glacial valley from which the Lhachu ("Divine River") flows.
This day is the climax of this holy journey and is the most difficult day of our journey. One has to pass through Drolma La Pass – 5200 m - highest altitude on this tour. Physically it is the most arduous day. At the pass is a large boulder depicting Tara, festooned with prayer flags. Here too Tibetans leave a memento of themselves such as a tooth, a lock of hair or even a personal snapshot.
After perhaps 30 minutes, we descend a steep, rock-strewn path to the valley below. Just below the pass is LakeTu-je
Chenpo Dzingbu (Gauri Kund) i.e. "The Pool of Great Compassion". Take great care now because it is easy to sprain your ankle or worse. You must negotiate steep staircases down to a snowfield. The only way down is to jump from boulder to boulder across a large rock fall. On the ridge above is a formations known as the Lekyi Ta-ra ("Axe of Karma"), as though one's moment ripen in an accident, suffering or death.
A final steep descending staircase brings you to the valley floor. From here it is still about 5 hours to the day's destination with no shelter in between. It is vitally important to remain on the right hand side of the river, the West bank. If not, you will get trapped, unable to cross it. The walk now becomes very pleasant and relaxing (as long as the weather is clear and there is no howling gale.) The path follows the gentle slope of the valley over grassy fields and clear brooks for several Kilometers before it narrows and turns further south to merge with another valley before reaching Zuthulphuk, the "Miracle Cave" of Milarep
stonewalls which divide them from their cooking partitions and entrance areas. It is well worth the short climb up to these caves before beginning the final stage of the trek. The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk 10 km/ 4 - 5 hrs.
Once we reach at the trek end point near Darchen, our bus will be waiting to take the group to Saga
On arrival check in to your hotel. rest of the day is at leisure
Proceed to exit from Tibet via Kyirong Border. After reaching Friendship Bridge, we'll be leaving our Tibet side vehicles on the other side of border and after completing custom and immigration formalities, we shall walk for approximately 15 minutes towards Nepal Immigration Post where our coach for Nepal would be waiting for us. Our Border guide will assist us to shift our belongings towards Nepal Side of the bridge.
Drive further to Kathmandu. Lunch shall be served at a local en-route restaurant
ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORT
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
| Cities | Hotels | Meals | Washrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Royal Singhi or Similar | B & D | Attached |
| Timure | River View or similar | B, & D | Common |
| Kerung | Pilgrims Inn or similar | B, L & D | Common |
| Saga | Hotel Saga or similar | B, L & D | Attached |
| Mansarovar | Parmarth Ashram or similar | B, L & D | Temporary |
| Darchen | Kailash or similar | B, L & D | Attached |
| Dirapuk | Hotel Dirapuk or similar | B, L & D | Temporary |
| Zuthulpuk | Hotel Zuthulpuk or similar | B, L & D | Temporary |
Transportation
| Kathmanndu | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Non Ac SUV's | Luxury Bus |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
- Room on sharing basis
- Meals as mentioned above
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- A support truck to carry luggage, food etc
- Services of an English speaking Nepalese team leader from Kathmandu and an English speaking Tibetan guide from Kyirong Border onwards
- Necessary Yak & Yak men to carry your luggage (one piece per person only) for Kailash Kora.
- Applicable entrance fees to visit Monasteries.
- Normal China / Tibet Single Entry Visa fee.
- One duffel bag per person on complimentary basis.
- One shoulder bag on complimentary basis.
- One down jacket per person on returnable basis.
- Yatra completion certificate to each pilgrim upon successful completion of yatra.
- Insurance for our sherpa team / team leader.
- Complimentary 2 Bottles of Mineral Water per person per day.
- First aid-kit with medical oxygen cylinder, Gamow Bag and Pulse Oxy meter
Exclusions:
- International/Domestic flights & Visa
- Monument/Sites Entrances
- Airport tax or Insurance cover
- Lunch while in Kathmandu.
- Travel & medical insurance– we strongly recommend that one should take insurance coverage to cope up with any eventuality.
- Rescue evacuation cost in case of emergency.
- Expanses of personal nature viz. soft / hard beverages including mineral water, photography charges, porterage at the airports / hotels, laundry, tips, telephone calls etc.
- Yak / Pony hiring charges for riding during Kailash Parikarma.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the clause, “The above cost includes”
TOUR INFORMATION
- Booking shall be accepted with a non-refundable deposit of US$ 800 per person. Balance payment should be paid at least 30 days before the trip departure. Payment should be made by bank transfer to our INR or Foreign Currency Account or should be made by INR draft favoring "Oriental Vacations and Journeys Pvt. Ltd." payable at Delhi.
- Passport copy with minimum 6 months validity.
- Letter from a doctor certifying that the participant is fit to undertake this pilgrimage.
- Booking MUST be made minimum 2 months prior to each departure date.
- Booking Form duly filled up.
Cancellation Policy for Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Luxury Bus from Nepal for 2025:
- Once a booking is made, the deposit fee is non-refundable, irrespective of the circumstances.
- Cancellation made 30 days before the departure date – 25 % of total package cost.
- Cancellation made 15 days before the departure date – 50 % total package cost.
- No refunds for any cancellation made within 15 days from date of travel.
- Cancellations must be sent by e-mail, verbal cancellations shall not be entertained.
- In case SOLO TRAVEL INDIA cancels the group/departure due to low participation / political unrest / VISA / permits denial / factors beyond our control, our liability shall be limited to advance payment received by us. We shall not be responsible for any kind of flight cancellation cost etc. Please be informed that one permit has been applied, there shall be no refund of any sort.
- Unutilized services, if any, are non-refundable.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to Delhi jurisdiction.
Special Notes for Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for 2025 :
- We strongly advise to keep a provision of 2 – 3 extra days to overcome any delays.
- Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its associates shall not be liable for any such delays.
- We or our associate agents have the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
- The group shall be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire group will enter & exit together as per schedule.
- In case of any alteration in the itinerary for the reasons beyond our control, every effort shall be made to provide lodging / boarding etc. to the guests and the best available efforts shall be made to make alternate arrangements however under such circumstances, all additional charges shall be borne by the guests.
