Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Kathmandu

Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

Gurla Mandhata Parvat, Manasarovar

Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is known for its religious value and cultural significance. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a tradition carried forth over thousands of years. This annual pilgrimage is considered as the means to attain the ultimate salvation on Earth not just for Hindus, but for Jains and Buddhists alike. This 14 day itinerary helps you experience the “best” of kathmandu & Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Tour Highlights

  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath Temple.
  • A dip into the holy waters of Mansarovar Lake
  • Himalayan mountain flight tour, Kathmandu (optional)

Destinations:

Kathmandu Nepalgunj Taklakot Simikot Mansarovar Dirapuk Yaman Dwar Zuthulphuk Darchen Lucknow Delhi


Itinerary

You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage and passing customs at arrival hall who will assist you with transfer to hotel.

Kathmandu - is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travelers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets. As a result of considerable urban growth in recent decades, it is now part of one continuous urban area together with Patan to the south.
Accommodation
  • Overnight in hotel.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the hotel. Today you will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Patan City. Overnight stay at hotel.

Pashupatinath Temple is a dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has two-tiered golden roof and four silver doors situated five kilometer east of Kathmandu at the bank of Bagmati River. It is considered to be a holy place and attracts lot of Hindu tourist. You can also go to Bagmati River where you can also observe the cremation taking place.

Boudhanath Stupa is 6 km to the east of Kathmandu and is said built in 5th century AD. This ancient stupa dominates the skyline and is a UNESCO World heritage Site. It is ringed by Buddhist lamas and monasteries. It is believed to be a holy stupa for Tibetan Buddhists who come here in thousands during winter festival to pay their tribute.

Patan also known as Lalitpur, which means city of fine arts. It lies 5 km to the south of Katmandu. The whole complex of Durbar Square consists of different sections of ancient palace like Sundari Chowk where exquisite windows and door carving are seen and the Tushahity (Royal Bath) a master piece of stone carvings and others are Mul Chowk (main court yard), Keshav Narayan Chowk. There is a staute of King Narendra Malla in front of the palace in the main square, and there is a famous Krishna temple next to pillar with 21 pinnacles built all in stone. Most of the people of Patan city are Buddhists. Patan is also very famous in its art work. There are many fine craftsmen in Patan who produce bronze/brass art work in different images/statues of Hindu/Buddhist Gods and Goddesses, silver jewelries, wood carvings. Most of the handicrafts you see in the local shops of Katmandu valley are produced in Patan.
Accommodation
  • Overnight at hotel.
Have a delicious breakfast in the hotel and get ready for the sightseeing tour of the city. Today you will be taken to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and later in afternoon pay a visit to Bhakytapur City. In evening visit the Nagaarkot for beautiful mountain view.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is the generic name used to describe plazas and areas opposite the old royal palaces in Nepal. It consists of open courts, water fountains, temples, idols and more. Nepal consisted of small kingdoms, and Durbar Squares which are most prominent remnants of those old kingdoms in Nepal. In particular there are three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, belonging to the three Newar kingdoms situated there before unification.: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the three major squares and are now considered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Swayambhunath also known as Monkey Temple, is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. The temple occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Bhaktapur city is famous around the world for its art and architecture. It is also known as the ‘City of Devotees’. Bhaktapur is a city steeped in culture. The city was founded by King Anand Dev Malla in the 12th century and is found 8miles from Kathmandu, the Nepalese capital city. Despite natural disasters such as earth quakes and a number of attempts at invasion over the centuries, the city is still a center for culture and festivals.

Nagarkot hill station is an international tourist destination commanding breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, rolling hills, deep valleys, lush pine forests in a quaint rural atmosphere during sunrise and sunset.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Hotel.
Enjoy your lip-smacking breakfast in the hotel. Pack your bags and depart for Kathmandu airport in time to catch your next flight to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival meet our assitant, who will assist you with transfer to hotel/guesthouse.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Take a healthy breakfast in hotel. Get ready for for transfer to the Nepalgunj airport from where you board your scheduled flight to Simikot. Upon arrival you will take a chartered helicopter which will drop to Hilsa. As you arrive Hilsa, meet the guide who will escort you on a 45 minutes trek to the Tibetan Border city, Sher. From here you will find our vehicles (jeeps/van/bus) waiting for you. They will take you to Taklakot after completing custom and immigration formalities.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Hotel.
Enjoy an apptizing breakfast in hotel. Today you are free to relax accimilate the most diffcult pilgrimage of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. You can even take a short walk to visit the local market. Dinner an overnight stay in hotel.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Hotel.
Early morning take a healthy Breakfast in hotel and get excited as today you will drive toward Mansarovar Lake. Start your journey from Talkkot, your first stop will be Rakshas Tal – the lake of Demon, which is 70km away. On the right of Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar lake. Now from here take a drive for another 25km to Mansoravar Lake You can start your parikrama of Manasarovar Lake (90 km - 3hr by Private A/C Coach). You can even take a dip in the holy river.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in the guest house near Mansarovar Lake.
Enjoy an appetizing breakfast in guest house and get ready to leave for Tarboche which is also known as Shershong. Enroute you will visit Yama Dwar, enter the gate and continue your journey toward Tarboche. As you reach Tarboche you will meet Yak and Yak men. There is a trek of 16kms to Dirapuk. This is the starting point of the parikrama and the first day of kora. During the trek you will have the first darshan of Holy Mt.Kailash (North face).
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in camp at Dirapuk.
Breakfast in hotel. Early morning after having stunning view of Mount Kailash and delicious breakfast we start our trek uphill. This is going to be difficult trek and full of climax on the holy yatra of Mount Kailash. We trek just under the Holy Mount Kailash. This will lead you to Drolma La pass (5800m) which is the highest points of the trek to Mount Kailash. The trek is very rocky and steep. From here we move towards gradual field of Zuthulphuk. When you move down you will see Gauri Kunda. From the valley the walk becomes pleasant and relaxing a bit. The path takes you through some gentle slopes over the grassyfield. Reach Zuthulphuk.
Accommodation
  • Stay in a guesthouse/camp.
Early morning breakfast will be served near the guesthouse/camp and one can enjoy the morning time in exploring the caves,visiting the temples and shrine built around. The temple is a residence for over half a dozen Tibetan devotees, helpers or relatives who keep busy themselves with the maintenance of the buildings. The cave also contains meditation platforms. The last leg of this yatra is climbing up to these caves . After a10 kms of walk we reach to the final destination of our Mansarovar Yatra trek near Darchen. Our vehicles will be waiting to take the group to the hotel in Hilsa for overnight stay.
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Hotel.
After early breakfast, get ready for a 22 kms drive towards China-Nepal border. Cross the border by walk and after completing immigration formalities reach Hilsa, Nepal side. Take 25 minutes helicopter to Simikot and then head to board your next flight to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj drive straight towards Lucknow.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at hotel.
Have a healthy breakfast in hotel. Get ready for your transfer to Lucknow airport in time to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival, meet oussistant who will help you with transfer to hotel and check – in formalities. Relax and refresh yourself. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Hotel.
Have a healthy breakfast in hotel. Get ready for a full day sightseein tour of this city. Today You will visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar and India Gate. Take a short drive from Lutyens Delhi, so that you can get a view of President’s Palace and Parliament house.

Red Fort was built by Mughal empror Shah Jahan. It is famous for its architecture, delicately carved inlaids and royal chambers. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritag site.

Jama Masjid – the Great Mughal Mosque. It is one of the India’s largest mosque, which can accommodate up to 25000 devotees. It is considered as an architectural masterpiece which was built by Mughal empror Shah Jahan. Qutab Minar which is also a UNESCO world Heroitage site. The walls consist of intricately carved quotations from Koran. It is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at hotel.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast in hotel. Get ready in time for your transfer to Delhi airport in time to connect flight for next destination.
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Inclusions

  • All necessary Tibet entry for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
  • Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle
  • Meals as mentioned
  • Services of English speaking local guides
  • Tibet group Visa for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
  • Chinese Visa for Kailash Yatra
  • Tibetan guide from China Tibet Tourism Board. (CTTB)

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Domestic Airfare
  • Visa fee & Insurance
  • Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, telephone, camera fee, drinks & tips etc.