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Mt. Kailash is striking in the way it rises high above the surrounding range and always remains snow-capped, thus its name in Tibetan "Gang Rinpoche", which means "supreme mountain". Traditional Buddhist cosmology has often connected Kailash with Mt. Meru, the great mythological mountain that forms the axis of this world system. The power of this strange, domed peak has gripped the imagination of the people of Nepal, India and Tibet since thousands of years and more peoples from all over the world are willing to see it in reality. This is one of the best tours for those of time conscious people.

Mt. Kailash (6714 m.), Asia's most sacred mountain, very popular among pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet. It is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos.

Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse (the Nine story Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is stated that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of life is believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain.

Itinerary

Day 01 : KATHMANDU - NYALAM (3750m.) 153km. 6 - 7 hours. O/NT. AT HOTEL NYALAM.

Day 02 : NYALAM (3750m.). O/NT. AT HOTEL NYALAM OR SIMILAR. Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The group will be taken for a 3 hours trek to further prepare for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.

Day 03 : NYALAM - SAGA (4600m.) 240km /6 - 7 hours. O/NT AT GUEST HOUSE.

Drive to Saga via Paigu-tso Lake.

Day 04 : SAGA - PARYANG (4750m) 255km / 5 - 6 hours. O/NT AT HOTEL PARYANG.

Day 05 : PARYANG - HOR QU (4560m) 223km / 5 - 6 hours. CAMP. Drive to Hor Qu and get the first view of Holy Kailash.

Day 06 : HOR QU - DARCHEN (4620m) 115km 4 - 5 hours. O/NT AT GUEST HOUSE

AM: Lake Mansarovar Parikrama with stop over near the Trugu Gompa for Holy Bath where the Yatris can get a beautiful view of the Holy Kailash.

Day 07 : DARCHEN - NANDI PARBAT - DARCHEN. O/NT AT GUEST HOUSE.

Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Asthapath for an excellent view of Nandi Parbat and Holy Mount Kailash. The group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikrama.

Day 08 : DARCHEN - DIRAPUK (4860m) 20km 5 - 6 hours. CAMP. Drive ahead of Tarboche to the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama (13km). Trek to Dirapuk (7km).

Day 09 : DIRAPUK - ZUTHUL PUK (4760m) 18km. 9 - 10 hours. CAMP. Trek to Zuthul Puk crossing the Dolma la Pass (5650m) visiting Gauri Kunda.

Day 10 : ZUTHUL PUK - PARYANG (4750m) 260km. 10 - 11 hours. O/NT AT HOTEL PARYANG.

Day 11 : PARYANG - SAGA (4600m) 25Km. 6 - 7 hours. O/NT AT GUESTHOUSE.

Day 12 : SAGA - NYALAM (3750m). 240km. 6 - 7 hours. O/NR AT HOTEL NYALAM OR SIMILAR.

Day 13 : NYALAM - KATHMANDU (1300m). 153km. 6 - 7 hours. Tour ends

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TRIP COST:

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

TIBET SIDE:

Kathmandu - Kodari - Kathmandu transfer by Coach, 4500 Model Japanese Landcruiser (4 person in 1 Jeep basis) on Tibet side, Support Truck, English speaking Tibet Guide, Accommodation at Guest Houses & Camping as per itinerary, Trekking staff comprising of 1 Nepali Team Leader, Cooks and Sherpas, Full board vegetarian meals, Camping equipment comprising of Two men tents / mattresses / Dining and Kitchen tents, Tables and Chairs, Gamow bag, Oxygen, Yaks and Yak-men for porterage during Kailash Parikrama, All Tibet Permits.

Note: All the expenses for Nepal part and China visa fee will be extra.