Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport our team will Welcome's you

 

Arrive at Kathmandu Airport our staff will welcome you then transfer to hotel after lunch we will proceed to Pashupatinath, Laxmi Narayan and other temples darshan  (Hotel Shangrila / Marriott).

 

Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

 

Take Delicious Breakfast then we will fly to Nepalgunj (its one hour flight) our team will pick up you from Nepalgunj airport then transfer to hotel. (Hotel Sollte/ Sygnet)

 

Day 03: Nepalgunj – Simikot- Hilsa

 

Early Morning drives to Nepalganj airport and catch the flight for Simikot, rest for few hours at Simikot and then fly to Hilsa by Helicopter.  Wait for other group travelers to reach there and drive to Purang. Overnight stay at Hotel Purang.

Its 40-50 minutes flight from Nepalganj to Simikot & then 10-20 minutes helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa.

 

Day 04: Acclimatization at Purang

 

Entire day free for acclimatization and short trek may be taken in preparation for Mount Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay at Hotel Purang.

Purang is a small & immaculate town with lots of shops on both sides of the road for shopping necessary items for further Yatra. You can buy trekking sticks, water gallon for keeping Holy Mansarovar Water, some packed juices & other things. Some bargaining happens here at almost all shops. Its pleasant experience to roam around at Purang.

 

Day 05: Purang to Mansarovar Lake

 

After breakfast drive for roughly 2 hours in AC Volvo category bus to Mansarovar Lake and then Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake. Complete Holy Lake Parikrama of approx. 105 KMs by bus, take holy bath and perform Puja at divine Lake Mansarovar.  While coming to Mansarovar Lake you will see the Mount Kailash for the first time. It's an overwhelming experience to see Divine Mount Kailash, just next to Holy Lake Mansarovar while taking bath. Overnight stay at Guest House near Lake Mansarovar. If weather permits, You can visit Lake Mansarovar in the night or early morning (Brahm Muhurt) too to witness the divinity of the place.

 

Day 06: Mansarovar to Darchen

 

After the short drive from Lake Mansarovar, you will reach to Darchen which is base for Kailash Parikrama & Ashtapad darshan. Will visit Asthapad if get permission from Chinese authorities.

Day 07: First Day Parikrama of Mount Kailash

 

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Yamdwar and then trek to Dirapuk ( 10 KMS first day Parikrama). You get blessed with the darshan of North Face of Mount Kailash during the first day of Parikrama which is considered to be most auspicious. Those who are not doing Parikrama will travel from Yamdwar to Darchen for approx. 30 minutes and stay there in Guest House for 2 nights. You can see & pray to Mount Kailash from Darchen.

**Parikrama is optional. Few would be doing Parikrama by walk, few by horse & few old age people may not be doing Parikrama. Those who are not doing Parikrama will return from Yam Dwar to Guest House at Darchen. We will arrange meals & accommodation there. Holy Mount Kailash is easily visible from there & one can do puja from there too. People staying at Darchen will join other group members in 1st half once they complete 3rd day of Parikrama.

 

Day 08: Second Day Parikrama of Mount Kailash

 

Early morning start trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and then Zuthulpuk. Total trek is of 22 KMs on the second day of Parikrama. This is the most challenging part of the journey in throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft height above sea level. From Doma La Pass descend to Gauri Kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk. Overnight stay – Lodge / Guest House. First 6-7 KM (till Dolma La Pass at 5600 m) of the 2nd day has very steep climb & most challenging part of Yatra. Yatris are advised to take comfortable time to cover it & take rest wherever you feel the problem. After 1st 6-7 KM, remaining 16 KMs are comparatively plain / downwards & comfortable.

Important: Parikrama (Day 2). You will pass through Shivasthal (Sacred place for Tibetans & believed that whatever you offer here, get it in Heaven) & Gauri Kund.  After Dolma La Pass its long pleasant trekking way beside the river. You will see East face of Mount Kailash here.

 

Day 09: Drive to Purang

 

The third day, the Parikrama is of 8 KMs & takes around 3 hours to complete. Generally, it gets completed by 9:00  to 10:00 am. After this short trek, drive to Darchen and continue drive to Purang. Overnight stay at Guest House.

 

Day 10: Hilsa – Neaplganj – Kathmandu

 

Drive to Hilsa by AC luxury vehicle, fly back to Simikot by Helicopter then to Nepalgunj by flight & then fly to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at 4 Star Hotel (Hotel Shankar / Hotel Royal Singi or similar).

 

Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

 

After breakfast, you are free to proceed to your home destination with blessings of Lord Shiva!!