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4-6 Pax | US$ 2690 |
A tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is a package of discovery, excitement, spiritual awakening, and untouched beauty of nature. Comprising a lot of off-road driving and hiking, this tour takes you to the place where the religious mythologies of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Tibetan Bonism merge at one place- the royally revered Mt. Kailash.
This tour will give you an insight to how various religions derive cultural, traditional and mythological elements from the natural world. What you will see along the journey is certain to captivate you as you will be welcomed with indefinable natural beauty, ruggedness of Himalayan terrain, the simplicity and richness of the people living in the area and their culture and lifestyle. The beauty you behold, the memories you collect and the experience you acquire in this tour will make the challenge it throws worth undertaking.
Starting the tour from Kathmandu, today we will drive to Nyalam enjoying the vista of the countryside of Nepal on the way. We drive along the Bhote Koshi River as the river flows just opposite to the direction of our ride. We then drive across the Nepal-Tibet border and drive uphill to the town of Zhangmu and finally arrive at Nyalam at the dawn. The first day will end in Nyalam as we stay overnight at a guest house there.
The second day of the tour starts from Nyalam as we leave the place and head towards Pelgu Tso. We drive through the Thong La Pass from where we drive downhill before driving the acclivity of Lalung La Pass. Lalung La Pass will offer us an incredible view of the Mt. Shishapangma which is the 14th highest peak of the world at 8,013 m (26,289 ft). The day ends there and there will be arrangements for spending the night.
Today we will head towards Saga, a typical Tibetan town which is the gateway for tourist and pilgrims who visit Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
From Saga, we will drive to Zhongbu which is further 145 Km away and will take 4-5 hours on road. The road is fine and the trip will be fairly comfortable. Zhongbu has a nice little monastery to its west and we can pull over to visit the Monastery. Roads beyond Zhongbu are not as good and can be very bumpy as well as dusty. However the beautiful vista that can be enjoyed as we drive further more than compensate for the road condition. We will call it a day after we reach Paryang.
The drive from Paryang to Mansarovar can be very difficult and is long too. We have to spend as long as 10-11 hours on the road before we can finally reach Lake Mansarovar. We pass across many rivers along the way and also drive through the Mayum La Pass. Like every other days, this day’s ride will also offer a lot of comfort to our eyes in the form of panoramic Himalayan vista. We conclude the day after we reach Mansarovar and spend our night camping at Hor Qu.
Darchen is situated at 30 Km north from Hor Qu, our camping site. From here we will make arrangements for our Kailash Circuit trek and look for Yaks and ponies as per our necessity.
The Kailash Circuit Trek requires three days of extensive trekking and might not be always easy for the body. The trek is 53 Km long.The first day of the trek requires us to walk not less than six hours and includes hiking as well as climbing. We will head west and after a few hours of climbing we will reach a cairn at 4,730 m (15,518 ft) from where we can get a view of Mt. Kailash. En route we will also visit Tarboche where the annual flagpole raising ceremony takes places in Saga Dawa on the full moon of the fourth lunar month.
On the second day of the Mt. Kailash Circuit Trek, we will walk across the Dolma La Pass (5,630 m/18,471 ft). We will also visit Lake Gouri Kunda which is at an altitude of 5,608 m (18,399 ft). Hindu pilgrims take a holy dip and worship in this frozen lake.
The Kailash Circuit trek will end after walking 2-3 hours downhill to the river on the Barga plain. From there we will frive to Darcha and then to Lake Mansarovar. We will stay overnight at Chiu Gompa which is situated at the dramatic setting by a rocky cliff overlooking the Lake. Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash, which is a sight to behold. At this moment you wish time stopped.
You can use the 10th day to recharge your batteries and/or take a quiet stroll around the Mansarovar Lake are to explore things on our own. If you so wish you can also visit the meditation caves that are aplenty in the area and spend some peaceful time meditating. You can take a bath in the holy waters of Lake Mansarovar.
Today we will take a return trip to Paryang on the same bumpy and dusty road that brought us here and stay overnight in Paryang.
From Paryang, we will leave for Saga where we will spend the night. The whole day will be spent on the road.
As we near towards the end of our tour, we will spend this day driving back from Saga to Nyalam through the barren plains of Tingri. In Nyalam you will have the luxury to finally spend the night in aa cozy and warm bed of a decent hotel/guest house.
After having your breakfast, you will today head towards Zhangmu from Nyalam. Along the road numerous waterfalls will cool your soul. You will then drive further to Tibet-Nepal border, cross the Miteri Sangu (Friendship Bridge) and head to Kathmandu. Your snacks for the day will be the fresh fish delicatessen at Chehere and Dolalghat. The tour will conclude upon your arrival in Kathmandu
Throughout the tour, you’ll experience a variety of accommodation types. These include hotels, guesthouses, and tents, each carefully chosen to provide a suitable and authentic experience.
For room sharing arrangements, we typically ensure that rooms are shared with fellow tour participants based on your preferences, whether you’re traveling with a companion or seeking a room partner. We make every effort to accommodate individual needs.
For travelers with specific needs, such as those with disabilities, please let us know in advance, and we’ll make arrangements to ensure your comfort and accessibility during your stay.
Meals are an essential part of your tour experience, and we’re committed to providing you with a variety of culinary delights. Your package includes [list of included meals] at carefully selected restaurants and dining establishments.
If you have dietary restrictions or specific preferences, please inform us in advance. Our team will do their best to accommodate your needs. It’s important to stay well-hydrated, and we recommend drinking bottled water or treated water provided by our team to ensure your safety.
Transportation during the tour will be comfortable and safe. Our vehicles are equipped with safety features and our experienced drivers are well-versed in the local terrain.
Throughout the journey, we’ll make regular stops for breaks, meals, and to enjoy the scenic landscapes. Rest assured, we prioritize your comfort and safety throughout every leg of the journey.
The tour will take you through various altitudes, and it’s important to be mindful of potential altitude-related health effects. We’ve built acclimatization into the itinerary, which may include rest days or specific activities to help you adapt to higher altitudes.
The seasonal weather conditions can vary, so please be prepared for fluctuating temperatures. You’ll receive detailed information on average temperatures and specific weather considerations for each location. We’ll also provide clothing recommendations for different seasons to ensure you’re appropriately dressed for the journey.
Your well-being is our top priority, and we want you to feel safe and secure throughout the tour. Local medical facilities are available at various points along the route, and we’ll provide you with information on the nearest hospitals or clinics.
Before embarking on this adventure, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional for necessary vaccinations and medications. It’s crucial to be prepared for any medical emergencies, and we will provide you with emergency contact information and clear procedures in case the need arises.
As you explore the region, you’ll have the opportunity to visit religious sites of great significance. It’s important to be respectful in these places, and we’ll provide you with guidelines for appropriate behavior. This may include dress code recommendations and expectations for respectful conduct at these sites.
You’ll also learn about local customs and traditions, helping you engage with the local communities in a culturally sensitive manner. Understanding the significance of the cultural and religious aspects you encounter can enhance your overall experience.
To ensure a smooth journey, it’s essential to be aware of the required travel documents. This may include visas, permits, and passport validity. We will provide you with information on the specific requirements for your tour and guide you through the visa application process if needed. Additionally, you’ll be informed of any entry fees for specific attractions or regions.
Proper packing is key to a successful journey. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive packing list that includes all the essential items you’ll need, such as clothing, footwear, toiletries, and personal items.
Depending on the nature of the tour, you may require specialized gear or equipment for trekking or other adventure activities. If you don’t have specific gear, rental options may be available.
We’ll also provide recommendations for suitable luggage, whether it’s a backpack, duffel bag, or suitcase, and inform you of any luggage restrictions for the tour.
Tipping customs can vary from one location to another. Our team will provide you with guidance on when and how much to tip in various situations to ensure you’re comfortable with local customs.
Interacting with local communities and fellow travelers is an integral part of the tour experience. We’ll provide you with advice on cultural sensitivity and respectful behavior, helping you engage with people in a friendly and considerate manner.
We also encourage responsible tourism practices, including respecting the environment, avoiding littering, and ensuring the well-being of wildlife in the areas we visit.
Throughout the tour, you may have questions or need to stay connected. We’ll provide you with information about the availability of mobile phone networks and internet access at different locations along the route. You’ll also be informed about emergency communication options, such as satellite phones or local emergency numbers to contact in case of urgent situations.
We highly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance for your peace of mind. Travel insurance can cover a range of unexpected situations, including trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and loss of personal belongings. It’s important to ensure that your insurance coverage is adequate for the duration and nature of the tour. We can provide you with recommendations for reputable travel insurance providers, or you can use your preferred provider. Please carry a copy of your insurance policy with you during the tour, and be aware of the contact information for your insurance provider.
It is the best way to explore a country as naturally and culturally diverse as Nepal. Aside from immersing in the wonders of nature, you get to meet people who are known for their friendliness and hospitality. The adventurous walk cuts through rhododendron forests (even at lower altitude), streams and rivers, interesting villages, monasteries and monuments and also climbs over glaciers and high altitude viewpoints.
If you are physically fit and guided by a sense of adventure, you would love trekking! The mountains and hills of Nepal have trails that match all abilities. The remotest trails that are mostly unexplored to well-marked trails with ample facilities, Nepal has it all.
The prime challenges trekkers face in the trekking regions are language barrier and navigation. A major section of the trekking regions are uninhabited and in the remaining sections that are, the locals hardly understand English or other foreign languages. Weather conditions and other unanticipated challenges can make it difficult to plan the day’s trek, meals and shelter options. A wrong turn could push you off the trail into harm’s way.
A guide on the other hand, eases things for you, enriches your experience and ensures safety. Guidance that comes from experience and deep local knowledge lets you to enjoy and make the most out of your trip while you leave the arrangements and planning to your guide who becomes an important part of your team.
There is no specific age limit. Trekkers as young as 6 and as old as 75 have trekked in the Himalayas. However, trekkers under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a guardian. Younger trekkers should only be brought along if they can be appropriately cared for and can properly communicate any problems to their guardian.
Trekking in the Himalayas can be moderately challenging to difficult based on the terrain, number of trekking days, time of the year and current weather conditions. It also depends on previous trekking experience and skill of the trekker.
It is preferable, but not necessary. However, physical fitness and the ability to cope with strenuous conditions in high altitudes is necessary to make the experience a pleasant one. It is therefore recommended that you begin physical training, involving cardiovascular workout and stamina enhancement months ahead of the trek.
Although the destinations in lower altitude can be trekked throughout the year, Spring (February to May) and Autumn (October to December) are the best times to trek in high altitude. Nepal receives monsoon rain from June through September, which is not a great time to trek. However, the rain shadow areas of Upper Mustang, Dolpo and Nar-Phu offer a great escape during the season. Winter is very cold in the upper mountains with heavy snowfall which cause obstructions in the trekking routes.
A Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card is necessary for most trekking regions. An entrance permit is required for protected areas such as the Annapurna Conservation Area, Sagarmatha National Park and others. Upon confirmation of your booking, we acquire all necessary permits on your behalf.
Most of our treks range from one to four weeks.
The average trekking hours is around six hours. It can range from four to eight hours a day depending upon trail conditions, day of the itinerary, and weather conditions.
All treks with an exception of a camping trek include accommodation in a mountain lodge or guest house for overnight stays and meals.
Teahouse trekking is a popular trekking option wherein trekkers stay at cozy local tea houses in the mountainous regions on a full-board basis. This trekking style is preferred by most trekkers who do not want to carry the additional burden of tent, food supplies and other daily necessities.
Camping trek involves spending the night in designated outdoor campsites at the end of each trekking day. The team caters to all your meals and you sleep in tents. We have a team of professional cook and support staff in addition to guides and porters.
During the trek, we provide as much chlorinated water as you need. You may also refill your bottles at refreshment stops or at the hotel if you happen to carry chlorine tablets or other water purification options. You can also buy bottled water along the trail on most treks. A liter of bottled water ranges from USD 1 in shops and teahouses at lower elevation up to USD 4 in high altitude teahouses.
Most trekking trips involve eating at teahouses or lodges along the trail. These facilities have existed for quite some time at key places and have been serving trekkers and travelers with hygienic food and shelter. Most lodges source the ingredients from their own organic kitchen garden.
You can find common continental and oriental dishes on the menu while the staple dal-bhat-tarkari (lentil soup-rice-vegetable or meat curry) is the specialty almost everywhere. It is recommended that you stick to vegetarian dishes while on trek as the meat available is not refrigerated and therefore unsafe to consume. Although the menu gets limited as you ascend higher, it is common to find dal-bhat and noodles with soup almost anywhere. You may be surprised to find good bakeries in high altitude villages in the Everest and Annapurna region though.
The nationwide expansion of mobile network has made it possible to enjoy 4G and 3G network in most parts of the trek up to moderate altitude. A simcard for NCell and NTC, the leading mobile telecommunications providers can easily be availed. Uninterrupted connection however is greatly affected by weather conditions and terrain. More high altitude remote areas like the Everest base camp require satellite phones.
A good level of overall fitness, sound health and stamina is necessary to go on and enjoy the trek. If you have any chronic or acute health condition, we recommend that you consult your physician before signing up for the trip.
It is a known fact that oxygen levels at higher altitudes are significantly lower than the level that we are used to and the body needs to adjust to this change in atmosphere. The best way to aid acclimation is to climb slowly. We have prepared our itinerary to allow enough time for acclimation and not put too much of strain on the body. Adequate acclimation days, a combination of rest and a short hike have been arranged to further support the process. Minor symptoms of altitude sickness include severe, persistent headache, coughing, pressure in the chest, shortness of breath even while at rest, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite and others. It is vital you constantly monitor your health condition and report any signs of sickness to your team leader.
With gradual ascent of altitude, prolonged exposure to increased solar radiation can harm our skin and eyes. Fresh snow in high altitudes reflect hazardous levels of UV rays that can cause much damage, especially to the eyes. It is thus vital to adequately protect them. Use of hats, long-sleeved clothing, sunblock lotion with adequate SPF and goggles are strongly recommended.
If you fall sick or get injured despite precautions, our first-aid trained guides would be your first help. Depending upon the nature of sickness or injury, you would either be immediately taken to a lower altitude (in case of altitude sickness) or evacuated by a rescue helicopter for medical attention. We would require your insurance details to arrange for a rescue helicopter if you are injured in a remote area and in no condition to trek further.
Safety of all our guests is our utmost priority. Nepal has been well-known as a safe destination and the Nepalese as friendly and welcoming people. We generally trek in small groups in constant care and company of our experienced and expert guides. The places that we frequently utilize as our stops have been known to be reliable and safe over the years that we have been served. As such the safety of all travelers is ensured.
Your insurance is mandatory and should cover emergency air ambulance and/or helicopter rescue services and all related medical expenses for injury, death, loss of baggage, theft and trip cancellation. Please ensure that all activities and destinations in the itinerary are included in your policy, specifically mountaineering or alpinism. You are required to send in you insurance details while booking the trip. For more information, please refer to Useful trek info.
Please refer to our detailed packing list for guidance. It is important that you consider your trekking route and the season you would be trekking in to pack adequately and properly. You would neither want to be underprepared for the freezing high mountains nor burdened with extra clothing and gears you would hardly use. Broadly speaking, a good quality backpack, down jacket (rated up to -10ºC), a warm fleece jacket, moisture-wicking top, trekking pants and shorts, thermal underwear, a pair of comfortable boots, woolen socks with extras, woolen caps, hat, scarves, UV protection goggles, trekking poles, water bottle and a good quality sleeping bag are the essentials. If you happen to miss out any items, you can easily purchase or rent any gears or supplies in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
The maximum weight of baggage per person on a mountain flight is 15 kg including hand carry, so please make sure you do not carry any extra items that you would hardly use on trek. This is also to strictly ensure that our porters are not overburdened. Any additional baggage that you bring along would be subject to additional cost from the airlines company and for hiring of an extra porter.
A sturdy yet comfortable pair of walking boots with ankle support is recommended for trekking. Always pick a broken-in pair of boots over new ones to prevent blisters and other inconveniences while on trek. The soles must be thick enough to protect your feet from sharp rocks and have a good tread for grip. If possible, opt for water-resistant boots that help keep your feet dry. Use woolen socks to keep your feet warm and do not forget to pack in extra pairs. A pair of crampons makes walking on ice easy.
A porter carries 10 to 12 kg per person of your baggage depending upon the trekking route, altitude and weather conditions. We allocate one porter for every two trekkers. A camping porter carries more.
Tipping your guide and porter is not obligatory, but it has become a standard practice to tip your guide and porter in Nepal in appreciation of their care and service. Most of the guides and locals belong to communities in the trekking regions and even a small support can help them look after their families better. Although the tip amount depends upon your satisfaction and financial conditions, trekkers normally tip around 15% of the trip cost.
Our trip costs include all expenses during the trip. It covers your transportation to and from the trek start and end destinations, accommodations, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), permit and fees. You may require some pocket money for your personal expenses. It can be used to cover bottled water, snacks, extra coffee and tea, souvenirs, voluntary tips and donations.
We do not specifically have extra charges for solo travelers. However, a solo traveler who asks for a private room is required to bear single supplement charges (around … per day) which is subject to availability on trek, as our accommodation cost is on twin-share basis. Also, if you choose to trek solo without joining a trek group, you are required to pay an extra USD 15 a day for a porter.
If at all, the trek is not completed due to health and other reasons or completed before the designated date mentioned on the itinerary, no refund can be offered. Please be informed that we are not in a position to offer any refund as we are obliged to pay for our guides’ and porters’ efforts and time, booked services and cover our administrative expenses.
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