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Day 01 : Saga to Lake Mansarovar

 

This is an important day of your drive as today you will not only reach the holy Lake Mansarovar but will also get the first glimpse of holy Mount Kailash. This day drive starts early as we have to travel a long way to Lake Mansarovar and there are several check points on the way which will make the journey tiring and time taking. Usually the day start the drive by 07.30 am. Here at Mayumla Pass (4900m) we will stop at the check post. From here we continue our drive to Lake Mansarovar and get the first darshan of Mount Kailash. This day the drive is long but the road conditions are good and whole area is very beautiful and sceniic. After reaching Lake Mansarovar and check into a guesthouse. Dinner and stay will be at the guesthouse.

 

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Maximum. Elevation: 4590m
Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

 

Night view of Lake Mansarovar: In the night the travelers may pay a visit to Lake Mansarovar to witness its beauty under the moon light. Though visiting lake in the night is completely safe but it is advisable to go in a group and if possible take a Nepalese Sherpa with you for any required help. Cover yourself properly with warm clothes or blanket as the temperature outside will be cold. Also don’t forget to carry a torch, Mosquito cream and a whistle.

 

Day 02 : Lake Mansarovar to Darchen
 

Early morning visit the Mansarovar Lake for holy bath (one mug each pilgrim may carry), performing puja, hawan and other rituals as per your own customs (Self-managed by the Pilgrim). The lake looks stunning in the morning and the beautiful sight of Mount Kailash makes it even more delightful. The water of the lake will be definitely very cold but the devotees are always full of spirituality and devotion and do not wish to skip this holy bath. It is to be noted carefully that the recent change in the law of Tibetan Govt has restricted dip bath in the lake and has categorized it as a punishable offence. So kindly refrain from going inside the lake and for the bath ask our sherpas only to bring water in a bucket for you. After prayer the group is ready to drive to Darchen and will travel through Rakshasa Taal and Chiu Gompa by performing 65% parikrama of the holy lake. Remaining part of parikrama will be performed while coming back from Darchen after kora of Mt. Kailash.

 

On reaching Darchan check into the hotel and spend rest of the time relaxing and preparing for the next day kora of Mount Kailash. Dinner and night stay at the hotel.
 

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Elevation: 4575m
Accommodation Style: Hotel sharing basis

 

Day 03 : 1st Day kora/parikrama of Mt. Kailash, 10-11kms trek to Dirapuk

This day wake up early and after taking light breakfast, we head to Tarboche. Do not forget to fill your water bottle before leaving for the trek. All pilgrims visit to visit Yama Dwar before trek (kora) starts. Tarboche is the point (towards the South face of Mount Kailash where one can hire horse/pony to ride on the trek during the kora. The price and availability of horse/pony and porter is controlled by the local Union and Kailash yatra trip operators and our team will have no control over the service. From Tarboche we proceed to Yama Dwar which is considered to be the start point of Kailash kora. From Yama Dwar we start 11 kms trek to Dirapuk the whole exercise is slow and gradual. The trek to Dirapuk Gompa is not that tough but as you walk in high altitude lack of oxygen in the air makes the trek little difficult, so walk slow and talk less to keep the breath strength and comfort. Guide will take a stop en route where we find some small shops and tea stall and thereafter continue to Dirapuk so that all could meet and understand eachothers welfare . On reaching Dirapuk the pilgrims will see the majestic Mount Kailash standing high on right side of their trek. Here is the photo point and then again head towards the  guesthouse close to Dirapuk Monastery. The night temperature decreases and quite cold below zero degree sometimes so we will have early dinner (Light food Khichdi, soup etc) and take comfortable tired sleep in the bed.

 

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximumimum. Elevation: 5210m
Distance Covered: 06 kms drive + 11 kms hiking
Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

 

Important remark : Group members who want to make change in their schedule and do not want to go for trekking may visit Yam Dwar and come back to the hotel at Darchan and take night halt.

 

Optional trip from Darchen : It is possible to arrange a visit to Ashtapad from Darchen on request of the pilgrim but please be informed that one can hire local vehicle from Darchen to Ashtapad and back to Darchen on direct payment. The trip to Ashtapad is subject to permission of local authorities and on direct payment basis to Tibetan Guides.

 

Visit Charan Sparsh from Dirapuk : Charan Sparsh -This trek is not a part of the package and depends on weather conditions, local authorities’ permission and guide’s advice. (Distance 03 kms / 02 hours one side / very challenging trek)- As of now it is closed and not permitted by the Tibetan authorities.

 

Day 04 : 2nd Day parikrama, 20kms trek to Zuthulpukh via Gauri Kund

We should plan to Wake up early morning before the sunrise and enjoy the first sunlight on Mt. Kailash showcasing and excellent view of the ‘Golden view of Kailash’. Take light breakfast, fill hot water in your flask and carry your snacks for the lunch and get ready to begin the trek towards Zuthulphuk (ensure to carry energy bar, toffee and some raisins when you plan your baggage). This day is actually the most tough  day of this entire trip as the trek heads steep up continuously up to Dolma-La pass (5630 m) and thereafter steep down to Gauri Kund. Close to Dolma La pass you will come across colorful flags around and belongings of the travelers (shesh and tarpan). This location is called Shiva Tsal (Shiva Sthal). There is a belief that pilgrims performing parikrama must leave some belonging behind here i.e., used cloth or ornament or a drop of blood or a lock of hair which means the act of leaving this life behind and praying for the end of a miseries in the life. The total trek this day we will cover is about 20 kms approximate to reach Zuthulpuk for night halt.

 

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximumimum. Elevation: 5630m
Distance Covered: 20 kms challenging trekking
Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

 

Important remark : If at Dirapuk you do not feel for continuing trek further to Zuthulpuk and wish to change your schedule and go back to Darchen for night stay, you must inform the guide for additional arrangement for you and pay directly for the vehicle (if possible he will try to arrange for you locally and you pay direct else trek back)

 

Day 05 : 3rd Day 07kms trek to Darchen, Drive to Saga

Here is your last day on Mount Kailash Travel/Trek. Get up early morning and take light breakfast start again to trek back to reach Darchan. The walk is normal for the trek of about 7 kms approximate and reach at the vehicle waiting location. The Transport will bring us back to Darchen where other group members are waiting for the group members to return. After some light food we start returning and drive to Saga by completing the remaining course (approx. 35%) of Lake Manasarovar parikrama by coach. Evening reach Saga Dinner and stay at guesthouse in Saga.

 

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Maximum Elevation: 4640m
Accommodation Style: hotel sharing basis