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Inquire NowWhen the call from the Lord Mahadev is heard, the human mind inadvertently starts looking for ways to quickly meet him and charts out plan to fulfill his will. Here we have to be very careful. Mt.Kailas and Mansarovar is at 15000 to 19000 fts high. Your body needs time to get acclimatize to that altitude. That’s why we have special plan of yatra via Kerung route in which a yatri will get enough time to acclimatize to the weather. The helicopter yatra saves over 1200km in road journey and lets you with in proximity to the abode of Shiva with comfortable, safe and enjoyable way.
Our trip begins today in Kathmandu, Nepal. After clearing immigration and customs at the Kathmandu airport our representative will take you to the hotel. We suggest you take flight which arrives early in the morning to Kathmandu, so you can get a good rest. The remainder of the day is free to rest. Check-in time in the hotel will be 12:30 PM. We will help you with the couple of hours early check-in.
Very early this morning there is an optional flightseeing tour (additional cost) to view Mount Everest from the air. The views of the Himalayas are extraordinary! After breakfast, we meet in the hotel lobby for a half-day guided tour of the ancient sites of Kathmandu. Later in the evening yatris will be given a briefing of Yatra.
Devotion (Puja) is the key that unlocks the doors to divine blessings. We are embarking on the most important and powerful journey. During our stay in Kathmandu, we will perform the Shodashopchar Puja daily. After breakfast we will take you to Kathmandu Heritage sites. In the late afternoon we will see the beautiful Documentary on Shree Kailas mansarovar. Evening Sankirtan and prarthna.
We will take you to Kailasnath Mahadev and Doleshwar temple. In the evening meditation and Prayer. For Kailas Mansarovar Yatra this
Meditation practice helps like a miracle. Do not miss these practices. This is specially design for Kailas yatris.
Early in the morning we will perform Rudrabhishek in Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. After lunch, proceed sightseeing at Budhanilkantha. In the evening yatris will be free to do some shopping.
After breakfast got transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to board a helicopter to Kerung, Tibet. About 25 minutes flight across the Himalaya is spectacular with the view. After arriving at kerung border in Nepal, it will take about 1 hour to complete the immigration formalities. After crossing the border, it’s about 2 hours for the group to reach the hotel. Spend the first day free to acclimatize with the altitude.
Kerung (7000 ft)- Acclimatization day in kerung
Tibet is the roof of the world. You will enjoy sight of the most beautiful Snow caped mountains and experience the joy of being on top of the world.
Today's drive, mostly over 15,500 ft, is enriched with scenic beauty. The road condition is fair. Enjoy vast Tibetan plateau, landscape changes from sandy dunes to rocky vistas to savannah type. This is the most auspicious day for all of us, as some of us might have waited for a long time to get the first glimpse of holy Mt. Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will perform 70% of Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle today.
Feel the experience of being in the abode of God-Goddesses, Sages and Saints. A lifetime achievement. Puja, Havan- worship, Meditation, Holy di p, Tarpan on Holy Lake Mansarovar. Explore around the Mansarovar area. In the evening, we will Drive to Darchen (one hour Drive, Darchen is in the base of Mt. Kailash).
After breakfast, drive approx. 10kms. to a place called “Tarboche’, the trek point to start Kailash Parikrama. One must pick up a chit (draw system) for porter and horse, the rule is you cannot choose your porter or horse. The first day of Parikrama from Tarboche is a gradual walk. Mesmerizing trails and One can see changing shapes of Holy Mountain like Ganesha, Naag, Elephant, Trinetra etc. The trail leads us to a few ups and downs till we reach our guest house at Derapuk. Tarboche to Derapuk- 8kms. /5-6hours by walk/horseback. The most amazing site of entire Yatra is from here; The north face of Holy Mt. Kailash; just as a huge Shivlingam!!
Today’s Parikrama leads to a much higher side of holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash. This is the toughest day of the yatra. It is a 6 kms. uphill trekking/horse back to Dolma La Pass (19500 ft.). Just after Dolmala pass is Gauri Kund, from here you will start descending for another 4kms ((back to 4790m) to the valley floor. Further 8 kms. of gradual walk to Zutulpuk gompa.
Kailash Parikrama – Day 2 Charan Sparsh
We will begin the final stage of walking for about 8 kms. The winding track gradually ends our holy Mt. Kailash Parikrama. Once we reach the trek end point near Darchen, our bus will be waiting to take the group back to Darchen. After a quick lunch in Darchen we will drive to Saga. Darchen to Saga is 6 hours’ drive.
Kathmandu (1,400m)-and fly to Kathmandu by helicopter
At Kerung, after immigration we will cross border to take helicopters for Kathmandu.
Our representative will drop you at the airport for your international departure from Kathmandu. Departure time from the hotel is 11:00:00 AM. We will help you couple of hours late check out.
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You do not need to do any athletic exercises; but If you want to enjoy Yatra to its fullest, it is very important to have stamina and healthy lungs. We suggest following exercises:
Imp: Please buy cash-less policy, it means your insurance company will pay or give payment guarantee for necessary party like helicopter, hospital etc. Otherwise, you have to pay the bills by yourself and afterwards you have to claim from the insurance company. Please talk to your insurance agent in this regard.
Month | Night | Day | Expect Snow |
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Early May | Goes down to 1°C (33°F) | cold | Yes-less |
June | 3°C-7°C (37°F-45°F) | Bit cold | No |
July | 3°C-17°C (37°F-45°F) | Comfortable | No |
August/September | 3°C-17°C (37°F-45°F) | Comfortable | No |
and early October | Goes down to 1°C (33°F) | Cold | No |
There are cellphone towers almost everywhere. Its better to buy local simcard. Nepal: Simcard from the airport/keep one passport size photo / Appr. 150 INR. Tibet: You can get matrix (incoming free) card from your home country. You can not buy Sim card in China.
You can also get International roaming for you sim card & you will be able to get connection during parikrama as well.
Kailas Parikrama | Starting From | Mode of travel | Arrive |
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1st day | Darchen(15500 fts) to Tharboche | Drive | Tahrboche |
Tharboche to Derapuk (16500 fts) | Trek or Horse back | Derapuk | |
2nd day | Derapuk to Dolmalapass(18600 fts) | Trek or Horse back | Dolmala |
Dolamapass to Gaurikund to flat ground(16,500 fts) | Trek down it is steep-no horse | Zutulpuk valley | |
Zutulpuk Valley | Trek or Horse back | Zutulpuk Valley | |
3rd day | Zutulpuk Gompa (15500 fits) | Trek or Horse back | End of Parikrama – Bus awaits |
Bus ride | Darchen |
Place | Altitude-fts | Altitude-m | Stay |
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Kathmandu | 4,400 Ft. | 1500m | Hotel |
Kerung | 9000 Ft. | 2700m | Hotel |
Saga | 14,500 Ft. | 4450m | Hotel |
Mansarovar | 14,500 Ft. | 4588m | Guesthouse |
Kailas Base Camp (Darchen) | 16100Ft. | 4920m | Hotel |
Dolmala (highest point in Parikrama) | 19,000 Ft. | 5600m | Guesthouse |
Zutulpuk Gompa | 16100Ft. | 4920m | Guesthouse |
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