Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up by our correspondent and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU, BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the country. Stay overnight at hotel.
On this day we can do the sightseeing in Kathmandu city. Meanwhile we will have to prepare for the permit for Tibet VISA. We will have to do the biometric and all the process as per the Chinese government rules which requires at least 3 working days. Overnight at hotel.
After having breakfast in hotel we get ready to start our journey to Kerung. We will drive from Kathmandi to Kerung (150 km) via Syaprubesi which takes about 9 hours in total. This day we will be enjoying the scenic view on the highway while driving through Nepal Tibet border. Before entering Kerung we will have to complete the immigration formalities at the border and in another 2 hours ride we reach Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.
Today we will have free day in Kerung for acclimatization. We can rest and explore around. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we drive towards our next destination, Saga village which is 232 km from Kerung and takes about 5/6 hours to reach there. This day we will be driving on the pitched road and enjoy the desert terrain view of Tibet. On the way to Saga village we can see the nomad camps, yak & sheep herds and Himalayan goats. We will be visiting the mesmerizing places like: Khunmen Tso, Singling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku Tso Lake. After crossing the “Yarling Tsangpo” (River Brahmaputra) we reach Saga. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we drive towards our next destination Mansarovar Lake (450 km) via Paryang town which takes around 8/9 hours to reach there. Paryang is the last town on the way to Mansarovar. On the way to Paryang we can enjoy the scenic view of mountains and visit small town, Zhongba. On the way to Mansarovar Lake we can see the Chiu monastery on the North West shore of Lake and we can have the first glance of holy Mt. Kailash. The lake is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Rakchyas Lake and Mt. Gurula Mandata. Stay overnight at Guest House.
This day at first we will visit the sacred and holy Masarovar Lake. Lake Manasarover, a holy lake located between Mt. Kailash (6714 m) and the Gurla Mandhata mountain range at (7694 m). Manasarover floats beneath the shadow of holy Kailash as the lake formed in the mind of Gods. Masarovar Lake as well as Mt. Kailash is believed as abode of Lord Shiva and holds great importance amongst the Hindu as well as Buddhist people. Mansarovar is known as the purest lake in the world with the belief that if anyone drink the water then that person is purified from the sins he has done in the 100th lifetime.
After performing the ritual / spending the peaceful time in Mansarovar we will drive towards Darchen (40 km) which takes about 1 hour to reach there. Darchen is located right next to the Mount Kailash and is the base of circumambulation (“Kora” in Tibetan). It takes 3 days to complete the Kora of Mt. Kailash. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we will drive for 45 minute towards Tarboche (18 km), starting point of Kailash Kora. Tarboche is located in Yamadwar which is known as the gateway of god of death. Today we will have to walk for around 5/6 hours (15 km) to reach Dirapuk. In the meantime we can see the breathtaking views of Himalayas like: Ape, Kamet, Gurla – Mandala and so on. Stay overnight at Guest House.
This day is the hardest as well as longest pilgrimage trek of Kora which takes about 6/7 hours of Kora from Dirapuk to Zutulpuk (20 km). This day we will have to walk about 550 m ascent and 600 m descent. We will start to walk from the Dirapuk to Jarok Donkhang village and then hike to Shiva-tsal (belief: undergo through the death to born again) and then ascend to Drolma La Pass (5634 m) (belief: reborn after reaching at top) and then descend down to the banks of river Lham-Chu Khir and reach Khando Sangam La (east side of Mt. Kailash). After resting there for while we head towards Juthulpuk which is famous for its miracle cave. On the cave it is believed that Milerappa, great ascetic used to perform miracles. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we will complete the Kora by walking for about 3/4 hours and return back to Darchen village. After resting and having lunch we will head back through the same route to Saga village. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we will drive back through the same way enjoying the scenic view to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.
After breakfast we will drive back towards Kathmandu (150 km). We will have to follow the procedures in immigration to return Nepal Tibet Border. After 9 hours of ride we will reach Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Hotel.
This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing such as Patan Durbar Square, Khokana, Bungmati and Kirtipur. If not we can also do shopping or various other activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before departure. At your mentioned departure time our correspondent will pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport and depart you with warm hearts.
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