Muktinath Tour

For the devoted pilgrims a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansorovar forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual hobby. And for the adventure-lovers it offers craggy beauty, remoteness and isolation. The tour is visit to Kailash during the annual Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey truly called `never-to -be-repeated'.

We offer following special fixed departure date to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar yatra to make easy pilgrims & foreign tourists. We are probably one of the few outfits that provide Nepali Sherpa staff support for all of our trips in Tibet so as to assurance similar high quality services that exist in Nepal . All trips are planned to arrive at Kailash on a full-moon day to obtain total & unhindered view of the holy mountain. Our associates and we will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant.

We welcome you all to experience the bliss & magic of being at Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar with us. 

Mount Kailash & Manasarovar Tour by overland Kathmandu-Kodari-Nyalam-Saga-Manasarovar-Kailash
Months	Dates	Inner Kora
April	13 (Full Moon-Devi Purnima), 24, 28	Â
May	08, 12 (Full Moon-Buddha Purnima), 17, 22, 26, 29	Â
June	02, 07, 10 (Full Moon), 16, 21, 30	Â
July	03, 10 (Full Moon-Guru Purnima), 14, 20, 28	Â
August	02, 08 (Full Moon-Rakhi/Janai Purnima), 18, 20, 25	18
September	07 (Full Moon), 20, 25, 29	Â

Note:

 All Kailash tours starts and end in Kathmandu , Nepal

 Minimum 10 Persons required for tours to operate.

Participants have to arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days in advance.

Private tours are availa ble on request

ITNERARY

Day 01  Kathmandu (1300m.) arrival.
Pick up from the airport/Drive to Hotel, if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Darshan during Arati time. Dinner

Day 02 : Kathmandu
Morning: breakfast/ guided tour of Kathmandu holy sites including Pashupatinath , Boudanath and Soyambhunath . Back to hotel for lunch. Afternoon: final preparation for Yatra . Personal gear and equipment will be checked. If anyone needs o buy or rent any gear our staff can assist you in shopping at the various stores in Kathmandu .

Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) 175 Km /9 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse
Journey begins at 5:30 am . Breakfast in hotel, the road follows the river valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through green mountains and cliffs. By the afternoon we get to the Tibetan boarder. Depending on the road conditions, we may stay in Zhangmu. If road conditions permit, we will continue 30km to Nyalam .

Day 04 : Rest Day for acclimatization Over Night at Guesthouse
Nyalam (3700m) This day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude. It is important to stay hydrated and extremely aware of your body's physical condition.

Day 05 : Drive to Saga (4200m) 232km / 8 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse / Camp
The road climbs up to the, La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet . Road to east goes to Lhasa , capital city of Tibet . The driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas and in particular Shisha Pangma (8012m) more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we will cross the Bhramaputra river and a quick drive will bring us to Saga.

Day 06 : Drive to Paryang (4500m) 285 km / 8 hrs. Over Night at Guesthouse / Camp
Our jeeps and trucks roll through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snow capped peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes. Depending on the season, many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress will inhabit this area.

Day 07 : Drive to Lake Manasarovar (400m) 298km / 9 hrs. Over Camp
This is the longest driving day of the trip. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and huge valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar . We will drive to Thogu holiest bathing gate of Manas .

Day 08 : Drive to Tarchen (4600m) 60km Over Night at Guesthouse
Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Lake Manasarovar is regarded as the most holy of all of Tibet 's many lakes. According to Hindu and Buddhist cosmology the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent, the Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges, and Indus all arise from the lake. It is said that Lord Vishnu floated in it for an eternity, dreaming, until the life force stirred, and out of the water's infinite potential sprang forth all of creation. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with mt . Gurula Mandhata (7728m) on south and Holy Kailash on the north. After bath and Puja drive to Tarchen via Chiu monastery and hot spring.

Day 09 : Drive to Tarboche (5 km) trek to Dirapuk (4800m) Over Night at Camp
Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche . As we make our way along the route we pass numerous chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas . We will also have wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming water falls and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku Gompa and 5 hrs later arrive at the Dirapuk Gompa where we will set up camp for the night. Total hiking for the day will be 15 km 7 hrs

Day 10 : Trek to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m) Over Night at Camp
The hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage. We will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda is one of the holiest sites to view/ visit from the top. Further hiking brings us to the accent up to Dolma -La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated) Total hiking for the day will be 18 km 8 hrs

Day 11 : Trek to Tarchen and drive to Manasarovar Hor Over Night at Camp
Trek to Tangsar Tangmar and drive to Manasarovar Hor a 3 hrs walk brings us to where the river emerges onto the Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar .

Day 12 : Drive to Saga

Day 13 : Drive to Nyalam or Zhangmu.  

Day 14 : Drive to Kathmandu

Day 15 : Transportation to airport and Departure to your onward destination

Tour Cost for Group Joining Basis

Types Packages                              For Indian Nationals                                 For Foreigners/NRI
Standard Package                         INR 68,000.00 Per person                  US $ 1750.00 Per person
Single Supplement:                        INR    6,500.00 Per person                 US $    250.00 per person                 

Deluxe Package                             INR. 75,000.00 Per person                US $ 1950.00 Per person
Single Supplement:                        INR     7500.00 per person                US $   350.00 Per person     

 Note:
Deluxe: We will provide 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu, Good hotel (tourist standard) in Tibet side & 4 WD New model (4500) Land cruiser for transfer

Standard: We will provide 3/4 star hotel in Kathmandu, normal lodge/camp In Tibet side & 4 WD new model (4500) land cruiser for Transfer.

SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST 

Ø  3 night accomodation with full board in Kathmandu at Star Hotel.

Ø  12 Nights Accomodation with Board in Tibet at Lodge/Tent camp

Ø  Airports pick up and drop services.

Ø  One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.

Ø  Pick up and drop services to / from Nepal / China border by non AC Tourist Bus.

Ø  Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.

Ø  Supporting Truck for Luggage.

Ø  Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.

Ø  English speaking Tibetan guide.

Ø  Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi )

Ø  Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.

Ø  Sleeping mat, Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).

Ø  Free Duffel Bag.

Ø  All camping and cooking equipment.

Ø  Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.

Ø  All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet .

Ø  Gamow bag, oxygen.

 

SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

Ø  Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.

Ø  All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.

Ø  Insurance of clients.

Ø  Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)

Ø  Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation .

Ø  Kodari land tax (Direct payable at Kodari)

Ø  Services other than specified 

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Mount  Kailash & Manasarovar Tour  by Helicopter
Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot-Hilsa-Taklakot-Manasarovar-Kailash

Day	Program	May	May	May	May	Jun	Jun	Jun	Jun	Sep	Sep	Sep	Sep	Sep
01	Arrive to Kathmandu	11	17	24	31	06	10	12	18	06	12	18	24	30
02	Fly to Nepalgunj/ Arrive from Luknow	12	18	25	01	07	11	13	19	07	13	19	25	01
03	Fly to Simikot (2950m) acclimatization	13	19	26	02	08	12	14	20	08	14	20	26	02
04	Helicopter to Hilsa, Drive to Purang (3750m)	14	20	27	03	09	13	15	21	09	15	21	27	03
05	Rest Day in Purang for acclimatization	15	21	28	04	10	14	16	22	10	16	22	28	04
06	Drive to Mansarovar (4550m)	16	22	29	05	11	15	17	23				29	05
07	Drive to Torboche, Walk to Dirapuk (4765m)	17	23	30	06	12	16	18	24	11	17	23	30	06
08	Walk to Dolama pass (5650m), zutulpuk	18	24	31	07	13	17	19	25	12	18	24	01	07
09	Drive to Hilsa, Helicopter to Simikot	19	25	01	08	14	18	20	26	13	19	25	02	08
10	Final Departure form Ktm	22	28	04	11	17	21	23	29	16	22	28	05	11

Tour Cost (Group joining basis): 

 Types Of Package                For Indian Nationals                          For Foreigners/NRI

Deluxe Package                  INR 142,500.00 per person                US $ 3650.00 per person

Single Supplement:            INR 12500.00 per person                   US $ 350.00 Per person

 

Note: The Package will be in Deluxe and provide 4/5 star Hotel in Kathmandu & New Model Land cruiser

SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST  

Ø  3 Nights accomodation with full board in Kathmandu at Star Hotel.

Ø  Airports pick up and drop services.

Ø  One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.

Ø  Pick up and drop services to / from Nepalgunj and China border.

Ø  Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.

Ø  Supporting Truck for Luggage.

Ø  Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.

Ø  English speaking Tibetan guide.

Ø  Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi )

Ø  Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.

Ø  Sleeping mat, Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).

Ø  Free Duffel Bag and water bottle.

Ø  Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet .

Ø  All camping and cooking equipment.

Ø  Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.

Ø  All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet .

Ø  Simikot trek permit fee for (Helicopter Tour) .

Ø  Airfare KTM / Nepalgunj / Simikot and Nepalgunj / Kathmandu (Helicopter Tour) .

Ø  Helicopter Charter cost as per program.

Ø  Chemical Toilet for helicopter group.

Ø  Gamow bag, oxygen.

Ø  Satellite phone for Helicopter group, call charge is extra as per minute.

SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

Ø  Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.

Ø  All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.

Ø  Insurance of clients.

Ø  Emergency rescue expenses

Ø  Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)

Ø  Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation.

Ø  Services other than specified.  

 

Ask for query