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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Hindu Pilgrimage - 16 Days

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Hindu Pilgrimage

For family of young and senior members in Australia and also from Fiji, USA, Europe and South Africa.

Kailash is one of the most holy yatra destination for Hindus but is full of difficulties and risks to life due to high altitude conditions and remoteness of the location in the harshness of the Tibetan Plateau. Kailash Mansarovar lies at an altitude of 4560 meter above the sea level and you will trek above the altitude of 5600 m while circumnavigating Mount Kailash in the remote corner of barren Tibetan Plateau.

To mitigate the associated risks and increase your chances of reaching Kailash and returning safely with comfort, everything is coordinated by an Australia-based, registered and compliant travel agency managed by experts from Nepal who have been handling high altitude adventure and pilgrimage tour for many years.

Dream of many Hindu pilgrims turned into reality to pay homage to Lord Shiva all the way from Pashupatinath to Kailash Parbat.

Get onboard a tour that ensures

  • Carefully designed itinerary for family of young and senior members;
  • Itinerary and tour operations planned to maximise your safety, health and well-being in high altitude and remoteness of harsh Tibetan terrain;
  • Effective altitude management, vegetarian meals during Tibet tour, carefully arranged accommodations keeping in mind your warmth and comfort in Tibet;
  • You are well looked after by a reliable and trusted team of guides and cook all the way from Nepal for your Tibet tour
  • Carrying Oxygen cylinder, altitude sickness related Gamow bagand first aid kit with the crew

Tour includes

  • Pashupatinath darshan and havan with a priest
  • Provision for self-guided (without a priest) havan puja at Kailash

Options are available to extend your Nepal tour to

  • Muktinath Yatra (Place of Bishnu);
  • Manakamana Darshan (Manasa devi);
  • Janakpur Dham Yatra; or
  • Visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha

Massive 20%
discount

We currently have a massive 20% discount offer for 2018 and 2019 bookings. Availabilities are limited. It’s a first come first serve basis. Please contact asap.

To qualify for the discount, must book the tour by 10th Sep to travel in 2018 and by 31 Dec to travel in 2019.

 

Tibet Permit

Tibet permit is guaranteed.

Guaranteed departure on any date

Tour departure is guaranteed as long as we have 4 people in group. As part of promotion, we allow a private group for minimum of 4 people for 2018 and 2019 and you can choose your date of travel anytime between May and Sep.

Tour Dates:

2019

10 Jun

7 Sep

We will provide professional guidance for all your planning including:

  • Clothes
  • Trekking gear
  • Trekking and altitude survival tips
  • Planning your personal/extra expenses
  • Health & well-being including list of vaccination/food and water consumption
  • All tour preparation aspects

Register to get a personal briefing on the phone about the tour by sending email to info@sherpatours.com.au

Day 01
Arrive Kathmandu airport and be transferred to hotel. After brief rest and refreshment, our guide will meet and provide brief of the tour. The guide will also provide you instruction for restaurants, shopping and local exploration. They will discuss organising down jacket and other clothes for you. Meal: none.
Day 02
The guide will meet you at the hotel early morning and will take you to Pashupatinath for darshan and havan puja. Then after meal, the guide will take you to further sightseeing of Kathmandu. Meal: Breakfast.
Day 03
Paperwork will be carried out for your China visa and Tibet permit. This is your free day to explore rest of Kathmandu on your own or visit other holy places or tourist attractions as optional arrangement. Meal: Breakfast.
Day 04
Extra day for visa & permit related paperwork. Meal: Breakfast.
Day 05
Drive to Kerung boarder at an altitude of about 2900m. It is about 150km and takes 6 to 7 hours’ drive. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 06
Drive for 6 to 7 hours to reach Saga at an altitude of 4610m. Enjoy the view of beautiful mountains on the way through the high pass of Lalung La Pass (5000m) where a magnificent view of high Himalayas can be seen such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal. We will be crossing the holy river Bhramaputra. Overnight at hotel in Saga. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 07
Today is a rest day. After breakfast we will take a small walk in the local area. Spending an extra day here will help us acclimatize to the high altitude, thus preparing us for the journey ahead. Overnight at the same hotel. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 08
Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (4560m); travel time 6 to 7 hours covering about 370 km. Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 09
Early Morning will mark a day of lifetime achievement as we will perform a holy dip in the lake followed by Havan Puja (self-guided meaning no priest available). After Lunch, we will pack up and drive to Darchen enjoying the view of Raksas Lake. Overnight will be spent at Darchen Guesthouse. We will pack our back pack and repack our luggage for Parikrama Days. One Duffle bag per two people is allowed. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 10
After a short drive, we start Parikrama walk to Dira-puk Monastery (5080m); 6-8 Hours walk on fairly flat trail. Seeing the amazing view of Mt Kailash, it feels like we have reached heaven after such a hard work to peek inside the world of gods and goddesses. We will walk 18 kilometers through the valley guided by Holy Ganges River on our left and shadowed by Mount Kailash on our right. Overnight in a guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 11
Trek to Zutul-puk Monastery (4820m). This day, we continue Parikrama walk from early morning. This is a hard walk through Dolmala pass. If you choose to, you can complete your Darshan and return in the morning without walking any further. If you can continue, then you need to be prepared to walk through this pass. Our friendly staff will provide you help in walking through the difficult terrain. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 12
Trek/drive to Darchen. Today the Parikrama walk will be lot easier on almost flat ground by the river side and only for 4 to 5 hours. We complete our parikrama by arriving back at Darchen just about lunch time and have lunch and rest. Overnight will be at Darchen. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 13
Drive to Saga. The walk has completed and rest of the travel is on drive. We will arrive at Saga by the Evening. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 14
Drive to Kerung and stay overnight. Kerung is a border town where we will spend the night. Overnight at a hotel in Kerung. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 15
Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast & lunch.
Day 16
Depart Kathmandu for home. Meal: Breakfast.
Notes
  • Information like altitude, total walking times and distance in the day to day itinerary are approxmate only.
  • the itinerary should be regarded as an outline only. The routes may have to be changed due to weather and other unpredictable conditions.
Detailed Itinerary

Inclusion Summary

Arrival & departure transfers from and to the airport & hotels;

5 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in a 3* hotel in Kathmandu
(twin share);

Tibet – Good hotels/guesthouses with meals (twin sharing wherever
applicable);

all Vegetarian Meals as indicated in the itinerary;

Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits;

sightseeing as per the itinerary;

surface transportation in Nepal by private vehicle;

surface transportation in Tibet by private vehicle;

English speaking Tibetan guide;

necessary supporting crew from Nepal (if required);

Yaks & Yak herders to carry luggage during the Parikrama;

first aid Medical kit bag and oxygen cylinder;

all other applicable taxes & service charges;

down Jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned upon completion of journey).

Exclusion Summary

International airfare to and from Kathmandu & Nepal visa fee;
travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue
& evacuation;

meals not included in itinerary e.g. lunches & dinners in Kathmandu;
personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.;
other trekking gears not in the inclusion list (also available on hire);
horse rental on Parikrama (approax cost US $450 only one way possible)

or personal porter (approx cost US $200);
tips for local staffs;
any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of  

the program or your health condition or altitude sickness;
all other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Price Includes’.

Trip Info

  • CategoryTrekking
  • Group Min2
  • Group Max20
  • Difficulty LevelChallenging
  • Cultural Shock / ExperienceHigh
  • Departure Date(s)

    • 2019 - 10 Jun, 7 Sep

  • Best SeasonMay to Sep
  • Price

    • 20% discount for bookings made by 31 Dec for 2019.

Price may change without prior notice

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