| Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu |
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Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be transferred to the hotel. In the evening we will have a group meeting and two hours of briefing for the Yatra. Overnight in the hotel.
We would suggest you to take flight which arrives early in the morning to Kathmandu for enough rest and time. |
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| Day 2: Rudrabhishek at Pashupatinath temple and Sightseeing |
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Early in the morning we will perform Rudrabhishek in Pashupatinath temple. After lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour to Budhanilkantha and Darbar square.
Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu
Daily Routine on Journey: (Organiser has rights to change without notice)
Upon arrival at destination, our staff will offload all your bags and deliver it to your room. Sometimes rooms will accommodate 4 to 5 people. Bedding is provided by the hotel/guesthouse. Where available, electricity is irregular and can go off at any time. Candles are provided in the rooms but it is best to have your flashlight available.
Religious activities like prayers, chanting, yoga, and pranayam everyday after arriving at guesthouse. Where rooms are not available, staff will set up tent. Foam mattress, a sleeping bag and air pillow is provided. In the morning, staff will provide a bucket of hot water for brushing and face cleaning. In the morning before leaving for next destination, some exercise, breakfast and morning prayer. Except Parikrama, you will be able to charge your camera batteries. |
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| Day 3: Fly to Lhasa (3700m) |
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| We will transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for the flight to Lhasa. The flight journey offers spectacular mountain views as it flies over some of the highest mountains of the world namely Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Gaurishankar. Upon arriving in Gonggar Airport, your Tibetan guide will meet, greet and arrange immediate transfer to Lhasa (90km from airport). You may stroll around Jokhang Temple and Bharkhor Street with local Tibetan pilgrims. Overnight in a hotel. B. L. D. |
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| Day 4: Explore Lhasa (3700m) |
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| Today, your Tibetan guide will take you to explore the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery and Jokhang Temple. You will stay in the same hotel. B. L. D. |
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| Day 5: Lhasa Exploration day (3700m) |
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Once again, today, your Tibetan guide will take you for sightseeing to explore highly revered Drepung Monastery and Norbulinkha Temple, the summer palace of Dalai Lama. You will stay in the same hotel. B. L. D. |
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| Day 6: Drive to Shigatse (3950m) via Yamdruk Tso Lake and Gyantse |
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You will begin your journey to Shigatse after breakfast. Today’s vehicular journey will be one of the most scenic and memorable overland journeys of your lifetime. Well paved road follows the right bank of Bramhaputra River and goes over few high passes before descending to Yamdruk Tso Lake. The turquoise lake is believed to be the sacred for native Tibetans. Your next stop will be at Gyantse where you will visit Gyantse Khumbum. Shigatse is your final destination of the day. Your guide will show you Tashilhunpo Monastery and Pelkhor Gompa. You will spend overnight in hotel Manasarovar/Shigatse Hotel or in another hotel of similar kind. B. L. D. |
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| Day 7: Drive to Tingri |
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| Gyatse to Tingri. From Tigri Guest house you can see Mt. Everest and other Mountains. Over night at Guesthouse in Tingri |
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| Day 8: Drive to Saga (4350m) |
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Today’s journey will be long and rougher than previous days. You will get ample opportunities to witness close up view of Tibetan nomadic lifestyle and culture as you drive through several Drokpa (Yak herders) villages. You will arrive at Saga late in the evening. You will stay in a hotel. B. L. D.
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| Day 9: Drive Saga to Paryang (4750m, 14,180 ft) 223 kms |
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Travel time: 6 - 7 hours
The road condition is fair. Enjoy vast Tibetan Plato, landscape changes from sandy dunes to rocky vistas to savannah type. Overnight at guesthouse in Paryang. |
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| Day 10: Drive Paryang to Mansarovar (4560m, 14,500 ft) 255 kms |
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Travel time: 8 - 9 hours
The drive is very long. This is the most auspicious day for all of us, as some of you might have waited for so long, maybe since many life times to get the first glimpse of holy Mt.Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will perform half Mansarovar Parikrama by jeep. Overnight at guesthouse/camp at Lake Mansarovar. |
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| Day 11: Havan/rest/acclimatization at Lake Mansarovar |
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The experience of being in the abode of God. A lifetime achievement: Puja, Havana-worship, Meditation, Holy dip, Tarpan etc. Here relax and explore around the Mansarovar area. Overnight at same guesthouse. |
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| Day 12: Drive Mansarovar to Ashtapad darshan to Darchen |
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Continue Mansarovar Parikrama by jeep. On the way visit Chue monastery and drive to Darchen. After lunch drive to Ashtapada and Nandi darshan. Book horse or yak, and porter with your organizer/s if you would like any help during the Parikrama. Telephone services are available in Darchen. There are few jewelry and some souvenir shops. |
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| Day 13: Drive Darchen to Tarboche (13 km) and trek to Derapuk (12 km) - First day of Parikrama |
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Travel time: 6 to 7 hours
Drive about 13 km. to Tarboche. For those yatris who are not joining for Parikrama, they can do a small parikrama about 100 mt. of Tarboche flag, which is also considered as Parikrama of holy Mt. Kailash. Then additional two kilometers by jeep to begin yatra on foot or horse/yak back. The trail leads to few ups and downs till Derapuk. Be blessed by seeing the magnificent view of north face, of holy mountain Mt. Kailash. Overnight in guesthouse/camp. |
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| Day 14: Trek from Derapuk to Dolmalapass to Zhutulpuk Valley (4760m) 15 km – Second day of Parikrama |
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Trekking time: 9 to 10 hours
This is the toughest day of the yatra. To Dolmala, it is 6 kilometers uphill trekking. Pray and perform puja for 10 to 15 minutes if you would like. Soon after Dolomala pass is Gaurikund. From here you will start descending for another 6 kilometers. Trail is very slippery and you have to jump on rock to rock. Please use your walking stick. A final steep descending staircase brings you to the valley floor. Additional 3 kilometers of gradual walk to campsite. Overnight at camp on beautiful site. |
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| Day 15:
Trek from Zhutulpuk to end of parikrama and Drive to Mansarovar – Third day of Parikrama |
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Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours
Very pleasant walk. Trail is very beautiful. Many caves, Mani stones and birds can be seen. This is valley of enlightenment.
Land cruiser will be waiting near to Darchen where our Parikrama ends. Drive back to Mansarovar. If weather permits then final holy bath and puja on Lake Mansarovar. Overnight camp at Mansarovar. |
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| Day 16: Drive Mansarovar to Dongba (250km) |
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Reverse journey starts. Overnight at local guesthouse in Dongba. |
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| Day 17:Dongba to Tingri (255 km) |
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Tavel Time : 6 to 7 hours
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| Day 18: Nyalam to Zhangmu to Kodari to Kathmandu |
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Start early in the morning. First immigration at Zhangmu and then drive half an hour to Kodari border. Leave our Tibetan vehicle, Land cruiser here and walk through Friendship Bridge. Coach will be waiting, drive to Kathmandu. |
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| Day 19: Rest Day in Kathmandu |
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Free for shopping and extra activities. In the evening have a group meeting. |
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| Day 20: Departure |
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Departure
Hari Aum Namah Shivay!
Jai Kailashpati |
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