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Holy Kailash Parikrama (Inner Kora) "The most sacred of Mountains" - 17 Days
(Guaranteed Fixed Departure 15 August, 2012)
Mt. Kailash (6714m), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet . It is one of three pilgrimages sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of the pre-Buddist Bonpos. Mt Kailash is their sould-mountain, which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse, the Nine-story Swastika Mountain .
It is a 53-km pilgrim path around Mt. Kailash . It begins and ends at Darchen, a small settlement at the mountain south base and in the process visits four monasteries crosses the high Drolma La Pass (5636m). Three days is perhaps the minimum time required to walk leisurely around the mountain: spend two nights in or near Drira Phuk and Zutrul Phuk Monasteries. If conditions permit, try to stay four or five days, which would allow time for short trips to the inner regions of the area.
Mt. Kailash (6741 m) is perhaps the most sacred of Holy Mountains in Tibet. Together with the two lakes of Mansarovar & Rakas, the region is one of the few truly nature wonders of the world. Three of the orient's greatest rivers; the Brahmaputra, the Sutlej, and the Indus, all take their sources within a hundred kilometers of this "Snow Capped Jewel" which has attracted Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon-po's from the four corners of Asia for centuries. Mt. Kailash - also known as Tise or Khang Rimpoche (Jewel of the Snow), has since time immemorial been celebrated in many eastern cosmologies as MT. MERU, the axis mundi (the center of the physical and metaphysical universe). For Hindus, it represents the abode of Lord Shiva and for the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of the Five Dhyani Buddhas & The Wheel of life.
People believe that a single Kora or Parikrama washes away the sins of a lifetime and Buddhists believe that 108 circuits secure Nirvana in this life. On the trek, one may encounter Bon Pilgrims circling the route counter clockwise or the very devoted continually prostrate themselves along the whole 32.5 miles loop. There is also the ‘inner Kora' that passes two lakes to the south of Mt. Kailash. Tradition dictates that only those who have made 13 circumambulation of Kailash may follow this inner route. The mouth of the four great rivers are within 100 Km of the mountain - Indus, Brahamaputra, Sutlej and Karnali, are major tributaries of the Ganges. The Mt. Kailash circuit is 32.5 miles of strenuous trails which crosses the Dolma La. This pass is the route highest point at 18,525 ft. At a large boulder is a collection of offerings where pilgrims traditionally deposit one item and take another.
> Planing and Preparation of Mt. Kailash Yatra
ITINERARY - Holy Mt. Kailash Parikrama (Inner Kora) - 17 Days
Day 01: Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, our reprehensive will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay at Katmandu.
Day 02: Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.
Day 03: Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by reserved tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Land Cruiser. Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.
Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.
Day 05: Nyalam to Saga / Dongba (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse.
Day 06: Saga / Dongba (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar about 07:00 hours. Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there. Astapad excursion can be done at extra cost.
Day 08: Darchen, One day parikrama / Stay at Darchen (Outer Parikrama). Arrive at Darchen on time .
Day 09: Tirthapuri Excursion and drive to Seralung gompa Overnight at Tent.
Day 10: Nandi Parikrama and over night at Seralung gompa Overnight at Tent.
Day 11: Trek Hilltop of Seralung Gompa, reach Diraphuk, Stay at Guest House.
Day 12: Diraphuk - Kuberkund, kuker valley by INNER KORA and reach Zhuthulphuk. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 13: Zhulthulphuk to Horquo - We will Trek down to Darchen later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.
Day 14: Horquo to Dongba - Drive back to Dongba.
Day 15: Dongba to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 16: Nyalam to Katmandu - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.
Day 17: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination.Option for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour (Contact Samrat Holidays for more information about option day trip at additional cost).
Tour Cost:
For Indian INR 1,55,000.00 Per Person
For Foreigner or NRI US$ 3250.00 Per Person
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SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Hotel with full board in Kathmandu 4 Star Hotel.
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
- Pick up and drop services to / from Nepal / China border by non AC Tourist Bus.
- Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.
- Supporting Truck for Luggage.
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi)
- Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
- Sleeping mat, Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
- Free Duffel Bag.
- Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet.
- All camping and cooking equipment.
- Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.
- All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
- Gamow bag, oxygen.
SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
- Insurance of clients.
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation INR 350 per person.
- Kodari land tax INR 200 per pax (direct payable at Kodari)
- Services other than specified.
What we provide to our clients:
- Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
- We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 for horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.
