Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via international airlines and transfer to hotel.
On first arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu received by Mountain Holiday staff and guide for short drive that takes you in the heart of Kathmandu city at Thamel area, where most of nice hotels situated.
At the hotel after checking in and getting refreshed our guide briefs about Kailash Overland tour and treks with other necessary information regarding your stay in Nepal and Tibet with us.
Evening includes group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural program to give you the glimpse of local culture with music and dance while having your dinner.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour around world heritage sites.
In Kathmandu for exciting sightseeing tour where our expert city guide will show you around interesting places of great wonders within world heritage sites, after a great and enjoyable tour back to hotel with time for Kailash Overland preparations.
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,470 m - 07 hrs journey.
Morning drive past Kathmandu valley to Dhunche town and reaching at Syabrubesi village for first overnight stop
Located around Langtang Himal region of Rasuwa district the home of Tamang
people the hill tribe of Himalaya and as well on route to Tibet border.
Day 04: Drive to Kyirong 2,890 m in local Guesthouse - 04 hrs.
After Syabrubesi morning drive on newly constructed road linking Nepal and Tibet to reach at Rasuwa-Gadhi (1,800m / 15 km / 1 hr min from Syabrubesi)
From here enter into Tibet, where you will be received by our Tibetan guide and drivers, after completing immigration and custom formalities on the both side in Nepal and at Tibet border of Rasuwa-Gadhi, and then continue drive further to Kyirong with first overnight stop within Tibet where accommodation will be in local guest-house.
At Kyirong afternoon with time to relax and enjoy views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal that borders Nepal and Tibet.
Day 05: At Kyirong acclimatization day explore culture of Tibet.
At Kyirong for acclimatization before heading towards higher areas where Kyirong at 2,890 m provides good spot for rest and to explore around to get in with local culture and climate condition.
Day 06: Drive to Saga 4,400m - 05 hrs.
Morning drive on wide vast Tibetan plateau crossing several high passes with great views of mountain range
Drive continues with some small stops around villages and nomads camps witness sheep’s and yak grazing in the yard.
Journey leads to remote corners of Tibet past farm villages finally drive leads to a bridge over Brahmaputra River in Tibet known as Yalung Tsangpo which flows from the very source of Mt. Kailash.
Reaching a bridge over Brahmaputra reach at Saga, slowly developing into moderate size town with nice lodge, hotels and restaurants, here check into the best available hotels or guest houses.
Day 07: Drive west side of Manasrover at Chu-Gompa 4,545 m - 06 hrs.
Morning drive leads to Saga town, after few hour drives that lead to a climb over high pass and then down-hill to a long stretch flat area
On a clear day great views of snow capped peaks towards North West that border with Nepal, after few hours of scenic drive reaching into a windswept village at Paryang.
Drive lead to Kailash area within Barkha valley as journey leads past many small farm villages and nomads camps with large Tibetan tents serving as teahouses and restaurants.
Drive climb over Mayam-la pass at 5,050 m high, with long descend to reach near level on gradual road to reach west side of Manasrover Lake at Chu-Gompa for overnight stop with views of Mt. Kailash.
Day 08: At Manasrover Lake afternoon drive to Darchen 4,620 m.
Morning free at holy Lake Manasrover located between Mt. Kailash 6,714 meters and Gurla Mandhata Mountain Range stands at 7,694 meters.
Where Lake Manasrover floats beneath shadow of holy Mt. Kailash as this lake forms the mind of God, as the name Manas.
Here interested pilgrims can perform puja rites with dips in this sacred lake within shallow area by the shore.
In Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religion, holiest lake of Asia; best time to go around Lake Manasrover in late autumn and early spring when the streams and rivers are low.
Then possible to walk very near the shoreline, an optional drive around Manasrover Lake can be done on request which takes about four hours.
After performing puja an interesting short hike to Chu Gompa on a shelf of a over-hanging cliff cave, adorned with Buddhism arts and ancient idols of Lord Buddha and other high Gurus.
Afternoon short drive to main town of Kailash at Darchen, a place with many shops-stores and lodges with Guest-House, an interesting market to visit around and observe Tibetan traditional life and culture, during auspicious time this place flooded with Tibetan and Indian pilgrims for Kora, parikrama or holy circuit walks.
Day 09: Drive past Darchen to Tarboche 4,680 m start walk to Dhirapuk 4,970 m
-05 hrs in lodge or camping.
After Darchen morning starts with short drive to reach Tarboche, a holy spot of the region with excellent views of Mt. Kailash West Face
From here walk begins heading north on wide terrain towards Shershong, then climb to reach overnight stop at Dhiraphuk Gompa, with magnificent views of holy Mt. Kailash North Face.
Here depending upon the season with mass number of pilgrim’s staying either in guest houses or tents with our own camping facilities.
Day 10: Trek to Zutul-Puk 4,760 m and over high Dorma-la pass - 6 hrs.
From Dhiraphuk morning walk continues heading uphill trail onto moraine of more than two hours, then with steep climb to reach on top Dormo-la pass at above 5,630m /18,525ft.
A holy spot close views of Mt. Kailash North Face at highest point of the walk, where big boulder represent goddess Dolma or Dromo (Tara) festooned with thousands of prayer flags and offering by both Hindu’s and Buddhist pilgrims.
A holy spot after feeling physical and spiritual on the high point of pilgrimage, parikrama or Kora, from here descends to Lamchu wide valley and at Zutul-Puk Gompa for overnight stop, either in lodge or in tented camp.
Zuthul means cave in Tibetan, this place named after a holy cave in which poet, and saint Milereppa meditate in early 11th century, his footprints can be seen on the cave roof top.
Day 11: Trek near Darchen and drive to Dzongba 4,560 m - 06 hrs.
Last day of walk and parikrama or circuit in Tibet Kora morning walk leads to a nice gradual walk for few hours on winding trail, to reach a narrow valley into a river gorge of great Karnali River.
From here short walk to meet the trail heading towards Darchen, where walk ends for a drive just an hour before Darchen, after completing our holy trek drive towards near Mayum-la pass base and continue to reach at old Dzongba town for overnight stop.
Day 12: Drive to Kyirong - 05 hrs journey with overnight in local guest-house.
An exciting time at Kailash drive back to reach Kyirong frontier town, journey leads past great Tibetan dry plateau
Drive leads on newly opened route of five hours overland drive to reach border town of Tibet-China and Nepal at Kyirong for last overnight stop in Tibetan side.
Day 13: Drive to Nepal side at Dhunche 1,900 m for overnight stop - 05 hrs. Bidding farewell to our Tibetan guides and driver where morning journey starts after leaving Tibet taking a short drive to cross inside Nepal at Rasuwa-Gadhi.
After completing visa and custom formalities at Rasuwa Gadhi, continue drive on dirt road for a while to reach at Syabrubesi village, after a short refreshing break journey continues on winding uphill to reach Dhunche town for overnight stop.
Day 14: International departure for homeward bound.
Last day in Nepal a country of high Himalayan Mountains with colorful culture, from the hotel our guide and staff transfers you to the airport for your international flight for homeward, after a great experience on Mardi Himal Trekking with Mountain Holidays Treks and Expedition.
Day 15: International departure for homeward bound.
Last day in Nepal within country of high Himalayan Mountain and colorful culture, from the hotel our guide and staff transfers you to the airport for your international flight for homeward, after a great experience on Mt. Kailash and Manasrover Lake Overland Tour with Mountain Holidays Treks and Expedition.
