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Location:
Tibet
Total Tour Duration: 26 Days
Accommodation: Hotels and Tents
Minimum
Group Size: 2
Departures: April to October
Maximum Altitude: 4800m
General:
Believed to have been formed
about 30 million years ago, Mount Kailash,
"Jewel of Snow" or " Snor Jewel," rises an altitude of
6714m. Pilgrims
of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Tibetan Bön faiths come to Kailash
to complete a ritual circumambulation around the base of the mountain.
Mount
Kailash has a unique shape,
with four sheer faces matching the cardinal points. Kailash is regarded as the earthly manifestation
of mythic Mount Meru, or Sumeru, the spiritual center
of the universe in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cosmology. To Tibetan Buddhists, Kailash is the abode
of Demchog. Hindus see Sacred Mt Kailash as the
throne of Shiva, while the Jains revere Kailash as the
site at which their first prophet received enlightenment. A yatra or
sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and a bath in the Mansarovar is
believed to bring about salvation (Moksha).
Tibet Visa
When entering Tibet from
Nepal, Chinese Visas cannot be used. As such, the visa for Tibet must be
obtained from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. As visa's are only
issued on Mondays, Wednesday's and Thursdays (except if they fall on a
Chinese Holiday), tours need to be arranged to suit these visa issue
dates, i.e. any one going on a tour departing for Tibet from Nepal,
needs to arrive in Kathmandu at least three days before entering Tibet.
When you confirm your trip
with us, we will organize your Travel Permit for Tibet, Visa Approval
Documents and apply to the Chinese embassy to obtain your visa. We will
thus require your full passport details, 3 weeks prior to your arrival
at Kathmandu. The final documentation will be done on arrival in Nepal.
Please note that visa for
Tibet obtained elsewhere has still got to be endorsed by the Chinese
Embassy in Kathmandu.
Your current Passport must
be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of travel. The
passport must also have more than two blank visa pages. We will require
two full front passport photos taken against a clear background, in
either colour or black and white. Photo's cannot be scanned and if
digital, must be printed on gloss photo paper.
Click on the image below for more Kailash Photo's
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MOUNT KAILASH SIMIKOT ZANGMU
ITINERARY - MT KAILASH
TREK
Day
01:
Arrive and
transfer to Hotel.
Day
02:
Obtain Tibet Visa
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Sightseeing. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3. Kathmandu (1400M) to Lhasa (3660M)
Morning transfer to the airport for the hour-long flight to Tibet . This spectacular flight, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Landcruiser jeep to Lhasa where we will check into the Hotel.
Day 4: Lhasa
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa 's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet . Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the
Norbulingka, summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day 5:
Lhasa
This morning we will visit the Potala Palace , which dominates the city of Lhasa . This spectacular building contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe-inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks.
Day 6: Lhasa - Gyantse [3950M] 300 KM
Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu . Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse . Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.
Day 7: Gyantse to Shigatse [3900M] 90KM
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley . The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.
We then drive to Shigatse, second largest city in Tibet. We explore the local market and visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8: Drive to Lhatse (4050 meters). (150kms, 05hrs). Camp Overnight
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Day 9: Drive to Saga (4600 meters). (290kms, 09hrs) , 4600meters. Camp Overnight .
Day 10: Drive to Paryang (4700 meters). (252 kms / 08 hrs). Camp Overnight .
Day 11 : Drive to Horchu (4500 meters. (290 kms / 08 to 09 hrs). Camp Overnight .
Day 12: Visit Darchen (4580 meters) and prepare for the trek. (40 kms / 01.5 hrs). Camp at Guest House
Day 13: Today we start the trek up to an altitude of 4800m. It will take us about 7 hours to complete a distance of 14km’s, due to the altitude. Camp overnight.
Day 14: Today, we will drop in altitude as we trek about 24kms over 9 hours to about, 4680meters. Camp overnight.
Day 15: On this final leg of the trek, we will walk for 15km in about 3-4 hours and then drive on to Horchu, Manasarovar Lake at 4500 meters. Camp Overnight .
Day 16: Complete the trek (15kms / 03 to 04 hrs). and drive to Darchen and explore the surrounding area of Mansarovar Lake . (4500 meters). (40kms, 1 ½ hrs). Camp Overnight .
Day 17 : Drive back to Paryang (4700 meters). (292 kms / 08 to 09 hrs). Camp Overnight .
Day 18: Drive back to Saga (4600 meters). (252 kms / 07 to 08 hrs). Camp Overnight .
Day 19: Drive back to Nyalam (3700 meters). (232 kms / 07 hrs). Overnight at Guest House.
Day 20: Cross the border (Zhangmu) (38kms / 1 hr), say goodbye to the Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where our Nepalese staff will meet us. After completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu , which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 5 hours. Hotel Overnight.
Day 21: Free day to explore Kathmandu . Hotel Overnight.
Day 22: Final Departure.
Prices available on request with excellent discounts for large groups.
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Difficulty
Extended
and strenuous trek
with some climbing required over rock, glaciers or
snow. Crampons and ice picks may be required at certain times of the year.
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