Classic Kailash Yatra

Overview

Classic Kailash Yatra

Trip Duration: 13 Days

MOST POPULAR TIRTHA YATRA AMONG THE INDIAN PILGRIMS

TOUR CODE: 111HEH

The Classic Kailash Yatra is the most popular package tour to Mt Kailash and Manasarovar. The Classic Kailash Yatra has been specially designed in view of the needs of the Indian pilgrims since long.

It is more interesting to know that even when the overland route to Mt Kailash was blocked because of the massive earthquake of April 25, 2015, the Kailash Yatra did not stop at all. The Indian Kailash pilgrimage tour kept going on even through the most challenging and expensive route of Simikot – Hilsa located in the far western part of Nepal by using expensive helicopter flights until the last year.

However, after the earthquake, the overland Kailash trip i.e.; Classic Kailash Tour resumed since the 2018 only. The newly opened transit point is called Rashuwagadhi-Kerung. It is a day drive to Kerung (153 km) with rough drive in some places. In overall, the drive is not bad by the 4WD jeeps and mini-buses. Basic facilities like road, accommodation and restaurants are improving in this route day by day. In this context, the 13-day Indian Kailash tour pilgrimage are being operated on both way by overland basis as before with full enthusiasm and vigor at a comparatively lower and commonly affordable cost than that by helicopters via Simikot or by flights to Lhasa, capital of Tibet.

As we are one of the experienced and successful Indian Kailash pilgrimage tour operators based in Kathmandu, we know your requirement very well and will take care of you to your satisfaction both physically and spiritually. NRIs are also welcome to join our tours. If you are able to form a group, we will/can organize a private tour for the NRIs only.

Remember, the success of the journey lies not in the physical completion of the journey only, but also in the spiritual transformation within you with a victory over the human evils like desire, greediness, anger, jealousy and revenge, etc. In gist, this is the main objective of the pilgrimage. The whole journey will be more directed towards enabling you to achieve spiritual transformation.

Just join the life changing Classic Kailash Yatra of 13 days, you will have a great time with us!

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Trip Highlights

Briefing on how to cope with high altitude sickness with interaction on the pilgrimage to Mt Kailash and Manasarovar,
One duffel bag for each participant for carrying their luggage,
Arati at Pashupatinath & a half day sightseeing tour to Sleeping Vishnu temple (Budhanilkantha),
Highly scenic drive to Kerung in Tibet by a comfortable bus
Full night acclimatization in Kerung with rest,
Puja, dhyan and bhajan at Manasarovar,
2½-day memorable pradakshina (kora) of Mt Kailash,
Accompanying experienced guide throughout the tour

Itinerary

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Day 01:ARRIVAL KATHMANDU (1,300 m)

Arrival at Kathmandu airport – Welcome, meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening, attend arati event at Pashupatinath Temple complex – Hotel & rest

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Day 02:IN KATHMANDU – SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION

AM: Breakfast and visit BUDHANILKANTHA (sleeping Vinshnu temple). PM: After lunch, undertake final preparation for KAIALSH Yatra); e.g., checking and demonstration of equipment which will be used during the yatra. If any body needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff is available to assist you. Dinner – Overnight at hotel.

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Day 03:DRIVE KATHMANDU - SYABRUBESI (1,420 m) :135 km

After breakfast, start the journey to SYABRUBESI via TRISHULI BAZAAR (550 m) where we lunch. From TRISHULi, we drive uphill along the ridge made by the TRISHULI RIVER till SYABRUBESI. After about 6-7 hours drive, we have overnight at guest house in Syabrubesi.

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Day 04:SYABRUBESI – RASHUWAGADHI (3,200 m) – KERUNG (3,200 m): 18 km

After breakfast, we continue drive to RASHUWAGADHI where we undergo immigration formalities on the NEPAL side. Then, we enter TIBET, meet our Tibetan guide and vehicle and undergo border formalities of TIBET and drive to KERUNG – Rest and overnight at hotel.

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Day 05:KERUNG – SAGA (4,450 m: 210 KM)/DZONGBA (4,440 m: 310 km/6-7 HRS)

Today, we drive on the Tibetan plateau encountering a completely different landscape which is arid and rugged, but extremely scenic and colourful. Our drive passes by a beautiful lake called PAIKU TSO (4,591 m) and reach SAGA (4,450 m) by crossing over the Brahmaputra river for the first time. We may also overnight at SAGA depending upon the health condition of the participants. If everybody is doing fine, after lunch, we continue our drive to DZONGBA – a small growing Tibetan township – Overnight at guest house.

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Day 06:SAGA/DZONGBA – MANASAROVAR (4,560 m: 280 km/5-6 hrs)

Scenic drive to LAKE MANSAROVAR by crossing over the MAYUM LA (pass of 5,225 m). Also, en route, we pass by a beautiful lake called HANUMAN LAKE (Nyogze lake) – The Lake MANSAROVAR is believed to be created by the Brahma (the Hindu deity for creation) as a reflection of the depth of His soul – manas. Overnight at Lake MANASAROVAR – Overnight at guest house.

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Day 07:MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN (4,500 m: 40 KM/1 hr)

AM: Exploration with puja and holy bath in MANASAROVAR with a visit to CHIU GOMPA near by until late afternoon. PM: Late afternoon, scenic drive to DARCHEN (4,560 m), the base camp area of MT KAILASH. Start preparation for the next 3 day trek (kora: circumambulation) around MT KAILASH – Overnight at guest house.

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Day 08:START TREK AROUND MT KAILASH - DHIRAPHUK (4,900 m)

Morning drive to TARBOCHE (4,600 m: 7 km/45 min) where there is YAMA DWAR (taken as the door to heaven). Right here, SAGA DAWA festival (birth day celebration of LORD BUDDHA) is observed by the local Tibetans coming from different corners of Tibet. From here, by going through the YAMA DWARA, we start kora around MT KAILASH. The total distance of the circumambulation (kora) around MT KAILAsh from DARCHEN to DARCHEN is of 53 km and overnight at DHIRA PHUK (10 km/5-6 hrs) – Overnight at tented guest house

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Day 09:TREK FROM DHIRAPHUK TO ZUTULPHUK (4,800 m: 18 km/7-8 hrs)

Today, better to start earlier so that we could over cross the high pass called DROLMA LA (5,650 m) before noon. There is a high chance of getting windy with bad weather afternoon. Then, continue trek to ZUTULPHUK exploring GAURI KUNDA on the way. Today is the most challenging day with a long day walk. However, as it is a downhill walk from the DROLMA LA, it is comparatively easier. Overnight at tented guest house.

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Day 10:END TREK – DRIVE BACK TO SAGA (4,400 M: 480 km/6-7 hrs)

Continue walk until the mid day with about a 10 km walk (2-3 hrs) on the plane terrain. End trek at a point where our vehicle will be waiting to pick us up and drive to DARCHEN (8 km/45 min) on the plane terrain. Late morning, we drive back to SAGA repeating the same way back via MAYUM LA, DZONGBA & PARYANG. This way back drive offers the 2nd time opportunity to enjoy the scenery both hand side of the road which some people might have missed because of their ill health earlier. Enjoy the photography and questions/answer session with your guide during your drive back. Overnight at Saga at a guest house/hotel.

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Day 11:SAGA – KERUNG: 170 km/4-5 hrs

We drive back to KERUNG with a left diversion from Saga via Paiku Tso. This is the route, most people might not have really enjoyed because of their altitude sickness due to the 2nd day at a height of over 4,000 m. So, it offers an opportunity to re-enjoy the scenery all around this route with a frequent stops for photography and so on. Overnight at hotel/guest house.

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Day 12:KERONG – KATHMANDU: 153 km/7-8 hrs

Scenic drive back to KATHMANDU using the same route you used earlier via Syabrubesi, Dhunche, Trushuli and Galchi or Tokha. Transfer to your hotel.

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Day 13:DEPARTURE FOR HOME

After breakfast, transfer to airport to fly back home or if you wish to have an extra stay or tour in Kathmandu like pilgrimage to Muktinath or tour to Pokhara Valley or Chitwan National Park, contact us. We take best care of you with our best prices and services.

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Trip Information

Trip Duration 13 Days
DestinationBhutan

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