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Location: Tibet, Asia

Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the physical embodiment of the mythical Mt Meru, said to be the centre of the universe or ‘navel of the world’. Mt. Meru is depicted as a mandala, and its image occurs throughout both Buddhist and Hindu parts of Asia. Mt Kailas is holy to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailash is the abode of Shiva and nearby Mansarovar Lake is the means or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailas Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre- Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailash as the soul of Tibet.

Lhasa With Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Flight itinerary:

Day 01:

Katmandu (1300 m.) Arrival, Our reprehensive will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay at Katmandu.

Day 02:

Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.

Day 03:

Fly to Lhasa (3650 m.), Meet the group at the airport by the guide and transfer to Hotel.

Day 04:

Sightseeing tour of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05:

Lhasa to Shigatse (3800 m.), Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06:

Shigatse to Saga / Dongba (4500m. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba at guesthouse.

Day 07:

Saga / Dongba (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from to Mansarovar about 07:00 hours. Overnight stay at guest house.

Day 08:

Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - We will choose the special point to take a dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there.

Day 09:

Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. - 12kms.) - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at Mud House.

Day 10:

Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.) - This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 mt. above sea level. The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route, we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk at Mud House.

Day 11:

Zhulthulphuk to Saga- We will Trek down to Darchen later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and the same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.

Day 12:

Saga to Xigatse - Drive back to Xigatse, O/N stay at the hotel.

Day 13:

Xigatse to Lhasa - Drive back to Lhasa, O/N stay at the hotel.

Day 14:

Kathmandu – Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu, O/N stay at the hotel.

Day 15:

Morning checks out hotel, transfer to airport, catch a flight for next Destination. Option for an early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour (Contact Foot Mark Travels and Adventure for more information about option day trip at additional cost).