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Tibet one of those extraordinary destination where indeed
adventure lurks around every corner! Adventure on the road is
never short on the beautiful Tran Himalayan drive, through
mountain, passes, promising a panorama of a cultural and scenic
diversity unsurpassable anywhere. It culminates on an arid
plateau - a veritable treasure trove of architectural
masterpieces - the Buddhist monasteries of Drepung, once the
largest in the country The Jhokhang - a spiritual centre, and
the awesome palaces of the Dalai Lama - Norbulinga (the summer
palace) and the Potala (the traditional seat). Ancient Barkhor
Bazaar still barters the bric -- a -- brac, in a region that's
not so much a little strange as utterly surreal. Pilgrimage to
Mansarovar and the Holy Mt. Kailash claimed to be the apex of
the Hindu religious axis is also one of the highest mountains in
Tibet at 22,022 feet, and Lake Mansarovar at 14,950 feet is said
to be the highest fresh water lake in the world. Certainly a
difficult region to reach due to the variable and extreme
weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa for example is
approximately 2000 km.
Only during the last few years have lots of ordinary and not so
ordinary travellers, been able to experience this region. Road
conditions are difficult much of the time and we have to make
many preparations to ensure that we have a reasonable chance of
reaching Kailash. We need to bring our own food and camping
equipment. Basic lodges and teahouses can be found but the
plateau is so remote that it is possible to travel for several
days without finding food available. To travel for days on this
remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding
their sheep or yaks is to be transformed into another way of
life, to see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage as
shown by pilgrims around Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is to
put some aspects of our western way of life into proper
perspective.
We begin the tour by travelling to Kathmandu and departing by
road to the Nepal/Tibet border town of Zhangmu where we collect
our Transport. We travel by the SOUTHERN route and after our
pilgrimage (religious or secular) we return by the same route.
The day-to-day program is outlined as follows: |
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Itinerary in
Detail
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Day 01 :- KATHMANDU /
NYALAM (B/L/D)
Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) this is the first
day of the Yatra. After breakfast we depart from
Kathmandu to China border by tourist coach. It
takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete
our custom formalities and check into Tibet an
autonomous part of China. After lunch we drive
to a small Tibetan town Nyalam by Land Cruiser,
Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast
and Dinner in camp side and Lunch will be
provided in packed. O/N in Nyalam at Nyalam
Guest House. |
Day 02 :- ACCLIMATIZATION
IN NYALAM (B/L/D)
Nyalam Full day acclimatization Full day free
for excursion of Nyalam city. O/N in Nyalam at
Nyalam Guest House. |
Day 03 :- NYALAM / SAGA
(B/L/D)
Nyalam to Saga (4500mt) After breakfast we drive
from Nyalam to Saga around 07:00 hours. About
220 km..O/N in Saga at Saga Guest House or
Tented Camp. |
Day 04 :- SAGA / PARYANG
(B/L/D)
Saga to Paryang (4450m.) After Breakfast we
proceed to paryang around 06:30 hours about 185
Km. O/N in Paryang at Paryang Guest House or
Tented Camp. |
Day 05 :- PARYANG /
MANSAROVAR (B/L/D)
Paryang to Mansarovar (Hor 4500m.) After
Breakfast we leave from Paryang around 08:00
hours about 225 Km. This is the first day stay
at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake. O/N in
Mansarovar at Tented Camp. |
Day 06 :- MANSAROVAR
(B/L/D)
Drive to Chho-kue Gompa: with Mansarovar
Parikrama by Land Cruiser. This is the special
point to take a deep in Manasarovar Lake and
Pooja. Full day free for all spiritual
activities. O/N in Mansarovar at Tented Camp. |
Day 07 :- MANSAROVAR /
DARCHEN (B/L/D)
Manasarovar to Darchen (4560m) After breakfast
we drive around an hour to Darchen the base camp
of Kailash Parvet. Full day is free for
acclimatization / Visit Serlung Gompo & Astapath,
Nandi Parbat. O/N in Darchen at Darchen Guest
House. |
Day 08 :- DARCHEN /
DIRAPHUK (B/L/D)
Darchen to Driaphuk (4890m). This is the first
day of Kailash Parikarma. We start our journey
after breakfast as earlier as possible. Today we
have to walk about 6 to 7 hours continue. Yak
will carry our all goods and equipment. O/N in
Driaphuk at Tented Camp. |
Day 09 :- DIRAPHUK /
ZUTHULPHUK (B/L/D)
Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk(4790m.) The day is very
sensitive and have to pass Dolma-La High is
19500 Ft. above sea level. The weather is
unpredictable in Dolma-la and time can change
and start to snow storm. So we try to start our
journey as earlier as possible. In route we can
Darshan aurikunda but it is more difficult to go
and touch. O/N in Zuthulphuk at Tented Camp. |
Day 10 :- ZHUTHULPHUK /
MANSAROVER (B/L/D)
Zhuthulphuk to Darchen This is the day we finish
our Parikarma at Darchen and drive to Mansarover.
O/N in Mansarower at Tented Camp. |
Day 11 :- DARCHEN /
PARYNAG (B/L/D)
Darchen to Paryang Our tour start back to
Kathmandu continues by same rout, in same system
applied at all subject of our accommodation and
meal. O/N in Parynag at Paryang Guest House or
Tented Camp. |
Day 12 :- PARYANG / SAGA
(B/L/D)
Paryang to saga (Drive back to Saga). O/N in
Saga at Saga Guest House or Tented Camp. |
Day 13 :- SAGA / NYALAM
(B/L/D)
Saga to Nyalam Drive back to Nyalam (This is the
last stay in Tibet part). O/N in Nyalam at
Nyalam Guest House. |
Day 14 :- NYALAM /
KATHMANDU (B/L/D)
Nyalam to Kathmandu After custom formalities we
will be picked up by Nepal side and continue
drive to Kathmandu about 05:00 Hours & Check
into same hotel. O/N in Kathmandu at 4 Star
Hotel Royal Singi or similar. |
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The package
cost includes
Twin Sharing accommodation in
tented camps and guest houses as
per itinerary on full board
basis, Tibet China Visa fees,
transportation by 4WD Land
Cruisers, supporting truck, all
trekking equipment such as two
men tent, dinning tent, kitchen
utensils, toilet tents, sleeping
mattresses, camp chairs tables,
all food stuff, Gamow bags (life
saving device incase of altitude
sickness), all sightseeing as
per itinerary with English
speaking guide, monastery
entrance fees, portable oxygen
cylinders in case of emergency,
Yak and Yak man for porter age
of luggage and equipment, travel
permit to Kailash and all
necessary transfers.
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The package
cost excludes
Nepal re-entry visa fees,
Sleeping bag, down jacket,
Laundry, Telephone calls,
expenses of personal nature, any
kind of travel insurance,
Emergency evacuation cost, extra
charges for hiring porters and
vehicles in case of land slide
and other natural calamities and
gratitude tips etc.
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