Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Kyirong 2890 m -8-9 hrs journey.

Morning an exciting drive on Kathmandu to Dhunche-Syabrubesi highway, heading towards Himalayan foothills, on reaching at Trisuli Bazaar within the warm sub-tropical area, as our journey continues towards uphill on the long winding road towards cooler alpine area past farm villages and town to reach Dhunche, at 1,950m high. Dhunche headquarters and the main town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal where Langtang National Park starts and ends, from Dhunche drive leads downhill on the zig-zag road to reach at Syabrubesi village the home of Tamang tribe people in the shadow of Ganesh and Langtang Himal, further drive and readh at kyarong. Stay overnight in a nice cozy lodge at Kyirong.

Day 02: At Kyirong acclimatization day and explore Tibetan culture and custom.

At Kyirong in Tibet for acclimatization and familiarization within Tibetan soil where you can take short walks around its villages and witness interesting Buddhist culture and custom of Tibetans with views of Ganesh and Langtang Northern Face.

Day 03: Drive to Saga 4,400m - 05 hrs.

MThe morning after breakfast drive continues on wide vast Tibetan plateau crossing several high passes with great views of the mountain range, as the drive continues with some small stop around villages and nomads camps where you can view sheep and yak grazing. From here journey heads to remote corners of Tibet past many farm villages finally drive leads to a bridge over Brahmaputra River in Tibet known as Yalung Tsangpo which flows from the very source of Mt. Kailash. Reaching a bridge over the Brahmaputra reach at Saga, slowly developing into moderate size town with nice lodge, hotels and restaurants, here check into the best available hotels or guest houses.

Day 04: Drive to the west side of Manasarovar at Chu-Gompa 4,545 m - 06 hrs.

Morning drive leads past Saga town within complete wilderness, after hours’ drive where road winds to a climb over pass about 4,900 m high and then downhill to a long stretch flat area, on a clear day great views of snow capped peaks towards North West that borders Nepal, after few hours of scenic drive reaching into a windswept village at Paryang. Drive continues towards Kailash area with great Barkha valley within many barren landscapes, as journey leads past many small farm villages and nomads camps with large Tibetan tents serving as teahouses and restaurants. Drive continues with climb up towards Mayam-la pass at 5,050 m high, and then with long descends to reach a near level track and then on gradual road of few hours with views of Lake Manasrover then drive heads towards western side of the lake at Chu-Gompa for overnight stop nearby Manasrover Lake with views of Mt. Kailash.

Day 05: At Manasarovar Lake afternoon drive to Darchen 4,620 m.

Morning free at holy Lake Manasarovar located in Western Tibet between Mt. Kailash 6,714 meters and Gurla Mandhata Mountain Range stands at 7,694 meters. Where Lake Manasrover floats beneath the shadow of holy Mt. Kailash as this lake forms the mind of God, as the name Manas. Here interested pilgrims can perform puja rites with dips in this sacred lake within the shallow area by the shore. In Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religion, the holiest lake of Asia; the best time to go around Lake, Manasrover is in late autumn and early spring when the streams and rivers are low. It is then possible to walk very near the shoreline, an optional drive around Manasrover Lake can be done on request which takes about four hours. With time here after performing puja an interesting short hike to Chu Gompa located on a shelf of a over-hanging cliff cave, adorned with Buddhism arts and ancient idols of Lord Buddha and other high Gurus. Afternoon short drive to the main town of Kailash at Darchen a place with many shops-stores and lodges with Guest-House, an interesting market to visit around and observe Tibetan traditional life and culture, during the auspicious time this place flooded with Tibetan and Indian pilgrims for Kora, parikrama or holy circuit walks.

Day 06: Drive past Darchen to Tarboche 4,680 m start to walk to Dhirapuk 4,970 m -05 hrs in lodge or camping.

After Darchen with time at sacred Lake Manasarovar, morning starts with a short drive on Barkha valley beyond Darchen town to reach Tarboche, one of the holy spot of the region with excellent views of Mt. Kailash West Face from here our holy walk begins leading north on a wide terrain towards Shershong, then with gradual climb of nice walk reaching to our overnight stop at Dhiraphuk Gompa, with magnificent views of holy Mt. Kailash North Face. Here depending upon the season with a mass number of pilgrim’s staying either in guest houses or tents with our own camping facilities.

Day 07: Trek to Zutul-Puk 4,760 m and over high Dorma-la pass - 6 hrs.

From Dhiraphuk and the highest spot for overnight stops, morning walk continues heading uphill trail onto moraine of more than two hours, then with a steep climb to reach on top Dormo-la pass at above 5,630m /18,525ft. A holy spot closest views of Mt. Kailash North Face and the highest point of this adventurous pilgrimage, a big boulder represent goddess Dolma or Dromo (Tara) festooned with thousands of prayer flags and offering by both Hindu’s and Buddhist pilgrims. A holy spot with physical and spiritual high point on pilgrimage, parikrama or Kora, after a nice break here walk leads to a long descend towards Lamchu wide valley a flat area, on reaching at the bottom of Dormo -la pass, a pleasant walk reaches you at a small Zutul-Puk Gompa for overnight stop, either in lodge or in tented camp. Zuthul means cave in Tibetan, this place named after a holy cave in which poet and saint Milereppa meditate in early 11 th century, his footprints can be seen on the cave roof top.

Day 08: Zutul-Puk to Darchen and Sanga

Our pilgrimage trek concludes at Darchen and we drive to Horfe for our overnight camp/guest house. We feel spiritually satisfied after going to the religious rites during our parikrama & there is a deep sense of gratification as we wearily go to bed after a hard day.

Day 9: Drive to Kyirong - 05 hrs journey with an overnight in local guest-house.

An exciting time at Kailash drive back to reach Kyirong frontier town, the journey leads past great Tibetan dry plateau taking a newly opened route of five hours overland drive to reach border town of Tibet-China and Nepal at Kyirong for last overnight stop in Tibet.

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu - 07 hrs.

Farewell to Tibetan guides and drivers as morning starts on leaving Tibet with a short drive to cross the border of Nepal and Tibet / China at Rasuwa-Gadhi. After completing visa and custom formalities then enter into Nepal at Rasuwa Gadhi, continue to drive on a dirt road for a while to reach at Syabrubesi village, after a short refreshing break journey continues on winding uphill to reach at Dhunche town. With refreshing stop continue to drive back to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

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