Kathmandu Manasarovar Kailash Yatra (13N / 14D)

Package Highlights

• Pashupatinath temple
• Boudhanath stupa
• Swyambhunath stupa
• Katmandu Durbar Square
• Nyalam city excursion
• Kailash Parikrama
• Rolwaling Himal, Shishapangma, Gauri Shankar
• Holy Manasarovar
• Dormal Pass
• Trekking

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at the Kathmandu airport and you will be met by our local representative for transfer to your hotel at Kathmandu which houses seven UNESCO World Heritage shrines. This valley is also home to hundreds of other exquisite monuments, sculptures, artistic temples and magnificent art which reminds the golden era of Nepal’s architecture. Spend the evening at leisure or shopping and enjoy your dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu..

Day 2: Kathmandu
Today early morning proceed for an optional sightseeing tour of Mt. Everest by Mt. Flight which is a 1 hour flight.  After breakfast get ready to proceed for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit Pashupatinath temple situated on the banks of the holy River Bagmati is the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal, Boudhanath stupa- a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Continue to visit Swyambhunath stupa- another UNESCO World Heritage Site and perhaps, the most eminent Buddhist monument in Nepal and Katmandu Durbar Square- the loyal palace showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. In the evening you are free to explore Kathmandu by your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu – Nyalam
Today in the early morning get ready to start your Mt. Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra. Drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Nepal-China border named as Friendship Bridge. Here you get the chance to cross the border by walk (around 10 min). After all after immigration and customs formalities you will be transferred to Nyalam- a small Tibetan town. Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nyalam.

Day 4: Nyalam
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today we will take you for a Nyalam city excursion. Yo can also go for a short trek which can be a preparation for Kailash Parikrama and helps to acclimatize fast.Overnight stay at your hotel in Nylam.

Day 5: Nyalam – Dongba
After an early breakfast at your hotel, drive to Dongba. Drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet. The lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks & sheep keeping you busy. On the way cross the highest pass Labug-La (5050m). Watch Gauri Shankar- the second highest peak of the Rolwaling Himal,  Shishapangma- the fourteenth-highest mountain in the world and  Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m) and cross the River Brahmaputra . Check into the hotel and relax for the day.  Overnight stay at your hotel in Dongba.

Day 6: Dongba- Manasarovar
After your  breakfast at the hotel proceed to  Lake Manasarovar(4550m)  which is around 385km( 7 hrs)  from Dongba. Get your first glimpse of Holy Manasarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from Horchu Pass. Check into the hotel and relax for the day.  Overnight stay at your hotel in Manasarovar.

Day 7: Manasarovar- Darchen
Today morning you are free to perform your Puja, Havana worship, Meditation, Holy bath etc. Savour every bit of moment you spend at the abode of god as this will be a lifetime – achievement. In the afternoon drive to Darchen, the(Base Camp of the Kailash Parbat. Overnight stay at your hotel in Darchen.

Day 8: Darchen – Diraphuk
Today after breakfast start your trek for Diraphuk which is around 18 KM trek by Jeep. Reach Diraphuk (4890m) and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel/guest house in Diraphuk.

Day 9: Diraphuk – Zuthulphuk
Today early morning start your trek from Diraphuk  to  Zuthulphuk (4790m) which is around 22 km trek. This is the day every pilgrims talks about, the most difficult journey through out the trip as you have to pass Dolma-La or Dormal Pass, which is 5636meters above the sea level. From Dirapuk, slop climb up till to Dormala pass, then go steep down till Shapje Datok  and then  flat path till Zuthulpuk monastery. Overnight stay at your guest house in Zuthulphuk.

Day 10: Zuthulphuk – Manasarovar
Today after breakfast, treak around 8km. After completing your  parikarma drive to Mansarovar Lake .Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Evening attend the arati. Overnight stay at your hotel/guest house in Manasarovar.

Day 11: Manasarovar – Saga
After breakfast drive to Saga from Mansarovar Lake . It takes around 5-6 hours. Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel/guest house in Saga.

Day 12: Saga – Nyalam
After breakfast drive back to Nyalam.  Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel/guest house in Nyalam.

Day 13: Nyalam – Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Zhangmu & Friendship Bridge Tibet – Nepal. After clearing all the boarder formalities drive back to Katmandu which is about 5 hours journey. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu

Day 14: Leave Kathmandu
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and you will be dropped at the airport for your return journey.