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Kailash Overland Tour

  • 13 Days
  • Guest: 2+

Overview

The Kailash Overland Tour via Kerung offers a fascinating journey to the sacred land of Mount Kailash through the newly opened Nepal-Tibet border of Rasuwagadhi-Kerung. Led by the experienced team of Touch Kailash Travels & Tours, this pilgrimage promises an unforgettable experience of worship and exploration around one of the holiest sites in the world.

Starting with a sightseeing tour in the vibrant capital city of Kathmandu, participants are treated to the UNESCO-listed world heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley, providing a cultural and historical context to the journey. From there, the adventure continues as travelers enter Langtang National Park and cross the Nepal-Tibet border to reach Kerung.

The journey from Kerung to the villages of Saga, Mansarovar, and Darchen offers stunning views of Mount Kailash, Mount Gurla-Mandala, Rakshash Lake, and Lake Mansarovar, enriching the spiritual experience with awe-inspiring natural beauty.

A highlight of the tour is the three-day Kailash Kora, where participants embark on a pilgrimage around the sacred peak of Kailash, passing by the Holy Lake of Mansarovar and the highest pass of Drolma La. This challenging yet spiritually rewarding journey allows pilgrims to connect deeply with the divine and experience the sanctity of the region.

The Kailash Overland Tour typically spans 14 days, but it can be customized to suit individual preferences and needs. The best time to undertake this pilgrimage is between May to August, ensuring favorable weather conditions and optimal accessibility to the holy sites.

Overall, the Kailash Overland Tour via Kerung offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in the world, combining cultural exploration, natural beauty, and spiritual fulfillment.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m) transfer to hotel and overnight

Our representative will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport and guide you to your hotel room. In the evening, you will be having a typical Nepali dinner with a brief about the tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Lunch and Dinner

Day 02: Sight seeing in Kathmandu.Overnight at Hotel

We will visit the famous Hindu Temple of the Kathmandu Valley today. After breakfast, we will first get to Pashupatinath, Gujesori temple and then Jalnarayana with lunch in between. overnight stay.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (By Tourist Bus). Overnight at Guest House

Today after breakfast we will drive to Syabrubesi via Trishuli Nuwakot. Overnight at Hotel
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kerung. Overnight at Guest house

After breakfast, we will get on a Tourist Bus and start our drive through the black-topped road to get to the newly opened friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border. We will arrive at the 1st village of Tibet, Kerung in about 2 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Drive from Kerung to Saga (5-6 hours, 4640m). Overnight at Guest house

We will drive through the high hills on a comfortable black-topped road to get to the village of Saga. The path climbs up and down the passes of Thong La and La Lung before getting us comfortably to the village of Saga. Along the way, we will be able to see Lake Peikutso and the typical yak and sheep grazing technique of the Tibetan people. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (5-6 hours, 277km, 4558m). Overnight at Guest house

After an early breakfast, we will drive towards the highest fresh Water lake in the world. The holy lake of Mansarovar lies at an altitude of 4558 meters with greenish-blue colour. It is believed that the lake was once a resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala and the Lake Rakshash. Lake Rakshash is thought to be created by the evil King Ravan which is why the locals think that the water here is poisonous. Overnight at Guesthouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Exploration Day. Drive to Darchen (1 hour, 40km, 4575m). Overnight at Hotel Today

Today, we will get into the colours of religion and explore the holy lake of Mansarovar. We will perform some rituals and then, get going to the village of Darchen. Along the way, we will be able to take a peek at the holy Mt. Kailash. Darchen was previously known as Lhara. The village is situated right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at Hotel
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Kailash Kora. Drive from Darchen to Yamadwar and trek to Derapuk (5-6 hours, 4900m). Overnight at Guest house

We will drive to the small settlement of Tarboche. Tarboche is the starting point of the Kailash Kora. Yamadwar, the gateway of the god of death, is located in Tarboche. From here, we will walk a few hours to arrive at the village of Derapuk situated infront of the north face of Mt. Kailash. Today, we will be able to see the beautiful views of the Gurla-Mandala, Ape, Kamet and other high peaks. Overnight at Derapuk.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09: Kailash Kora. Trek to Juthulpuk via Drolma La Pass (8-9 hours, 19km, 4760m). Overnight at Guest house

Today is the longest and hardest trek day of the Kailash Kora. We will walk up the highest pass of Drolma La to arrive at the village of Juthulpuk. First, we will be heading to the village of Jarok Donkhang. From there, we will hike towards the Shiva-tsal. In Shiva-tsal, people are thought to undergo a symbolic death just to reborn again. They are believed to get reborn once they arrive at the top of the Drolma La Pass. We will rest here for some time and then, descend steeply to get to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River. We will follow the river and get to the Khando Sangam La facing the eastern side of Mt. Kailash. Sometime after that, we will be in the village of Juthulpuk. The place got its name from the famous cave of Juthulpuk or the miracle cave. Along the way, we will be able to view the Buddha’s footprints. Overnight at Juthulpuk.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Kailash Kora. Drive back to Saga. Overnight at Guest house

During the morning, we will be exploring the caves and temples around the Milarepa cave. After breakfast, we will hike some 3-4 hours to complete our Kora and get back to the village of Darchen. We will have lunch there, and drive back to the village of Saga. Overnight at the teahouse.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Drive back to Kerung. Overnight at Guest house

We will drive back to the village of Kerung on a comfortable ride. We will have some free time as we descend on a paved path. We will spend the rest of the time relaxing. Overnight at teahouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel

Today, we will cross the Nepal-Tibet border and get back to the capital city of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Final departure to home

Our representative will take you to the international airport of Nepal for your departure.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch

Package Includes:

  • Airport Transfers
  • 03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis
  • 01 Night accommodation in Syaprubesi, Langtang national park (Local Guesthouse)
  • 09 Nights accommodation in Kailash (Local Guesthouses)
  • Buffet veg foods during the entire trip (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide for custom formalities
  • Nepali Team leader/ Co-ordinator
  • Experienced staff team
  • All private transportation by Bus
  • Tibet travel permit and Tibet visa
  • Permit fees for Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
  • Permit fees for Langtang National park
  • Duffel bag to keep your goods during the Kailash tour
  • Warm jacket and sleeping bag on a returnable basis if needed
  • Emergency evacuation management

Package Excludes:

  • Personal expenses, Insurance, Medical expenses, and Emergency Rescue
  • Personal horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama
  • More than 3 nights hotels in Kathmandu in case of unforeseen circumstances like late permit, or early arrival from Kailash
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