Mt. Kailash-Manasarovar is one of the holiest of natural shrines for the Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and the indigenous Tibetan Bonpos in the Himalayas. Mount Kailash is situated in the south- western part of Tibet, and lapping at its foothills are the turquoise blue, calm waters of Lake Manasarovar. Considered a home of the Gods, it is said, if you stand on your toes here, you can touch the sky.

At 6714m Mt. Kailash, also known as Tise, Kailasa and Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows), has since time immemorial been celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis mundi. And as the center of the physical and metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru is sacred to the Buddhist, Jains, the Hindus and the Bonpos. For the Buddhists, the mountain represents a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas and Bodhisattvas - The Wheel of Life. For the Bonpos, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Sherab alighte from heaven. Kailaskhand, as the region is known, is also the source of four great rivers flowing into the subcontinent - Indus, Brahmaputra, Karnali and Sutlej.

It is a Hindu belief that Kailas is the throne of Lord Shiva. Here he sits in perpetual meditation with his consort Parvati, daughter of Himalaya. This is the holy place where Lord Shiva recited the Ramayana to Parvati. For Hindus, Mount Kailas and the Manasarovar are considered to be the ultimate pilgrimage destinations. It is said that a ritual bath in the sacred Manasarovar will relinquish the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

According to the Tibetan calendar, the year of the WATER HORSE is very special period to visit Mt. Kailash and comes once in a 12-year cycle. There will be pilgrims flocking into Kailash from every corner of the Buddhist world to pay homage and undertake holy circumambulation of this holiest of the mountains especially on the Baisakh full moon day.

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Nylam (150km), 3750m: After breakfast drive from  Kathmandu to Nyalam (3800m.). We reach friendship bridge ( Nepal – China boarder) by private coach. After Nepal immigration and custom formalities cross the bridge and introduce with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.

Day 02: Rest day at Nylam 3750m for acclimatization for further adventure journey. 

Day 03: Saga/4450m: (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 245 km) On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.

Day 04: Paryang (4600m) 230 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depending on the season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.

Day 05: Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Arrive at Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover for the overnight. 

Day 06: Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy mt. Kailash parikrama. 

Day 07: Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. The walk is for about 7hrs and completes 15kms providing frequently face of Kailash Parbat.

Day 08: The hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles ). The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here.     

Day 09: End of Kailash kora (Parikrama) and drive to Manasarovar: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.

Day 10: Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.

Day 11: Drive Pary to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs

Day 12: Drive to Nylam or Zangmu  (296km) 6-7 hr.

Day 13: Drive down to Friendship Bridge and transfer to Dhulikhel.118 km 5-6 hrs

Day 14: Transfer to kathmandu (32 km) 2-3 hrs.

Recommended Clothing And Equipment List For The Trip:
*Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover),
*Jacket (down) / polar fleece,
*with rain and water proofed,
*Thermal underwear,
*wind / rainproof trousers,
*Woolen and sun hats,
*Scarves (muffler),
*Woolen or cotton socks,
*Gloves, Sandals,
*Water bottles,
*Day pack (for your time necessities),
*Kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings),
*First aid box / personal medicine (medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox) for altitude sickness,
*walking stick,
*Unity knife,
*Dusk musk,
*it is also good to carry dry fruits,
*Juice Powder,
*Bread,
*Candies,
*Canned or packed food nuts,
*pickles and biscuits.

Insurance: we highly recommend all clients to be insured against medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation, if needed.

Physical Fitness: Before booking the trip with us, clients should be in sound good health preparation for this trip. We advise hard exercise like morning or evening walk/ Jogging each day at least for one hour. Healthy and fitness is the most to complete and enjoy the journey.