Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra - 15 Nights/ 16 Days

Day 01: arrival in Kathmandu: Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.

The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

Day 02: Kathmandu Breakfast at hotel & morning Pashupatinath Darshan, you only have an hour here, lunch at hotel, afternoon clothing inspection and tour briefing, Dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive KTM to Nylam 3750m. Early breakfast at hotel, today we will arrive at Tibet . Lunch at border ( Nepal side). After immigration and custom formalities we Proceed to Zhangmu (Border Tibet side) here we meet our Chinese guide and Jeeps (Toyota Land Cruiser 4500 cc), after immigration drive to Nyalam (our first overnight in China ). Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Guest House / Camping.

Day 04: Rest Day at Nylam, 3750m: It is a day for acclimatization.

Day 05: Drive Nylam to Saga/4450m) Today is 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 06: Drive Saga to Paryang (4600m) 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 near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on 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 07: Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 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. Here, a small village near by Lake Manasarover . Holy - Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala , Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. We will spend night at Chu Gumba, guest house/ camping

Day 08: Puja and drive to Tarchen (4580m) 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 Kailash Parikrama, Hotel/ camping

Day 09: 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. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs. Over night stay at guest house/ camping

Day 10: Trek to Zuthulphuk (4760 m) After early breakfast, group will set off as the sun's rays break over the ridges above. After the footbridge the trail rises up a rocky slope. Take this gently but steadily. It soon reaches a level walk. The peak of Mount Kailash rises to the right and can now be seen linked to a long spur, which joins the eastern ridge. This is the top edge of the glacial valley from which the Lhachu (" Divine River ") flows.

This day is the climax of this holy journey & is the most difficult day of our journey. One has to pass through Dolma La Pass - 5680m - highest altitude on this tour. Physically it is the most arduous day. At the pass is a large boulder depicting Tara , festooned with prayer flags. Here too Tibetans leave a memento of themselves such as a tooth, a lock of hair or even a personal snapshot.

After perhaps 30 minutes, we descend a steep, rock-strewn path to the valley below. Just below the pass is Lake Tu-je Chenpo Dzingbu (Gauri Kund) i.e. "The Pool of Great Compassion". Take great care now because it is easy to sprain your ankle or worse. You must negotiate steep staircases down to a snowfield. The only way down is to jump from boulder to boulder across a large rock fall. On the ridge above is a formations known as the Lekyi Ta-ra ("Axe of Karma"), as though one's moment ripen in an accident, suffering or death. Overnight stay at camping.

Day 11: Zuthulphuk to Darchen trek 10 km After breakfast we will trek around 6 kms, and we will be reaching to the point where the jeep will be waiting for us. Drive to Darchen, after lunch at Darchen, we drive to Lake Mansarovar (horchu side) 70kms. Overnight stay at Hotel / Guest House/ Camping

Day 12: Drive Horchu to Prayang (4750 m) After the successful Darshan, now we are returning home, leaving this holy place but keeping in heart. After breakfast drive up to paryang, lunch and dinner is provided, overnight at Hotel / Guest House / Camping.

Day 13: Drive Prayang to Saga (4600 m) hrs. drive After breakfast, drive to Saga. Overnight at local guest house/ camping

Day 14: Drive Saga to Nyalam (3700 m) hours drive After breakfast, drive to Nyalam. Overnight stay at Hotel/ guest hous/ Camping

Day 15: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu Drive downhill to Zhangmu & Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for our final leg of journey to Kathmandu (150 Kms)/ 8 - 9 Hrs. After reaching Friendship Bridge , we'll be leaving our Tibet side vehicles on the other side of border and will walk for approximately 15 minutes towards Nepal Immigration Post where our coach for Nepal would be waiting for us. Our Border guide will assist us to shift our belongings towards Nepal Side of the bridge. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Fly back to your home with memories of Mount Kailash & Holy Lake Mansarovar After breakfast, free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In time transfer to International Airport to board your onward flight.