Mount Kailash is 6714m high and with its four sheer walls and snow capped peak is an awe-inspiring sight. Like a huge diamond, it is centered among peaks like an eight-petalled lotus. Geographically it is important too - from it flow four great rivers: the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra, which drain the vast Tibetan Plateau. However it is most famous for its religious significance. Kailash is an object of devout pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus, who believe it is the abode of the gods.

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Itinerary of Kailash Trekking In Detail

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu 1300m :
Langtang RI Representative will welcome groups at Kathmandu Airport with a banner and drop them to Hotel Vaishali.. After check-in at the hotel and refreshments, LRT office management and guide will formally introduce themselves and provide a trip briefing. Group should have handled International flight tickets reconfirmation and submit 2 passport size pictures and Passport copy to the office management. The rest of the day is free to explore the local area.

Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing :
After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu stands at 1350 meters and the valley is surrounded by hills at an altitude of around 2400 meters. Escorting by an English-speaking guide, try to give them a full taste of our vivid culture image and an enchanting manner of its people. In our sightseeing tour we go to Katmandu Darbar square, Swambhunath (Monkey temple) and Pashupatinath.After lunch you will drive to Patan. The rest of the day can be spent browsing the hundreds of shops and stalls selling everything from Kashmir carpets & Tibetan handicrafts to the latest reading materials. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03 Leisure day in Katmandu :
We have to submit your original passport to Chinese embassy two days before to depurate Lhasa .You can use this day for shopping and walk around to Katmandu by yourself.

Day 04 Fly Katmandu (1300) – Lhasa (3660m) :
Morning transfer to the airport for the hour-long flight to Tibet. This spectacular flight, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range and provides us with magnificent mountain views. After landing at Gonggar Airport and meeting our Tibetan guide, it is a further 2-hour drive by Landcruiser jeep to Lhasa where we will check in to the Hotel Dhood Gu or Dhood Gu. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.

Day 05 In Lhasa :
Today will be spent visiting several of Lhasa's many monasteries in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery, one of the best-preserved monasteries in Tibet. Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. After lunch we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa.

Day 06 In Lhasa :
This morning we will visit the Potala Palace, which dominates the city of Lhasa. A spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. A visit to the Drepung Monastery this afternoon will complete a truly awe- inspiring day. Founded in the 14th century, this monastery was once the largest in the world. With a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.

Day 07 In Lhasa :
A final day in Lhasa for acclimatisation. This is a day at leisure in which we are free to explore further, revisit a favourite monastery or simply sit in a café overlooking the Barkor and watch the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang, stopping regularly to peruse the merchandise at the stalls lining the route.
There is also the option of an additional tour to places such as the Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery, but this will incur extra costs.

Day 08 Drive Lhasa – Gyantse(3950m) 261 km :
Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by jeep along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La [4794m] from which there is stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa [7252m]. We continue westwards over another high pass the Karo La [5045m] where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Our overnight accommodation is at the Gyantse Hotel.

Day 09 Drive Gyantse (3950m) – Shigatse (3900) 90 Km :
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.
We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Our overnight accommodation will be at either Shigatse Hotel or Shandong Mansion.

Day 10-11-12 : On the road Driving via Saga and Paryang to arrive on day 12 at the shores of Lake Mansarovar. Camp.

Day 13 : Lake Mansarovar Full day to relax and explore the area around this highly holy lake. Camp.
Lake Manasarovar is situated approximately 30 kms from Mt Kailash and is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. This beautiful and sacred lake is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus, as it is believed that bathing in the holy (and cold) waters will cleanse one’s sins. With views to Gurla Mandhata (7728 metres) this is a place of serene beauty. On the northwest shore of the lake is the picturesque Chiu monastery

Day 14 : Tarboche Drive to Darchen at the foot of Mount Kailash and prepare for our trek. Camp.

Day 15-16-17-18 : Trek around Mount Kailash In the company of Tibetan pilgrims we have four days to make the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash. On day 16 we explore a side valley that gives unparalleled views of Kailash's stunning North Face. On day 17 we cross the Drolma La Pass at 5600m, for Tibetans a symbolic act of rebirth. On day 18 we return to our camp and prepare for the celebrations of the Saga Dawa festival. Camp.

Day 19 : Saga Dawa Festival This morning we join the throngs of pilgrims to attend this ancient fertility ceremony which involves the raising of the Tarboche flagpole and which is accompanied by lively and exceedingly colourful celebrations. After the ceremonies are over we return to the shores of Lake Mansarovar. Camp.

Day 20-21 : On the road Drive eastwards leaving the main road at Saga and making our camp near the shores of beautiful Lake Pelkhu with its dramatic views of Mount Shishapangma. Camp.

Day 22 : Nyalam/Zhangmu A breathtaking day's drive as we pass over the Lalung Leh pass and 'through' the Himalayas to arrive at Nyalam or Zhangmu close to the Nepalese border. Hotel.

Day 23 : Kathmandu Exiting Tibet we cross the Friendship Bridge and make the short journey back to Kathmandu. Hotel.

Day 24 : Kathmandu A free day or spare day in case there have been any delays en route. Hotel.

Day 25 : Journey’s end…

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Cost Includes :
# 5 Nights hotel in Kathmandu in B/B with twin sharing
# Sightseeing in Kathmandu with english speaking guide
# Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu airfare
# Good quality/deluxe 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser(s) in Tibet
# Tibetan guide and Tibetan driver(s).
# Full board Tibet (Dhood Gur Hotel in Lhasa, Shandong Hotel in
Shigatse).
# Sightseeing in Lhasa.
# All entrance fees and permits.
# Tibet and Chinese visas
# All camping food, equipments, Nepali staffs,cooking utensils
# Nepal border transfer
# All entrance fees and permits.

Not Excludes :
# Expenses of personel nature
# Personnel Insurance
# Domestic and International airport taxes

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Mode of Travel : For the main journey from Lhasa to Mount Kailash, and on to the Nepali border, we will be using Toyota 4500 4x4 Landcruisers that are capable of comfortably negotiating the region’s occasionally rugged terrain away from the main highways. We will also be accompanied by a support truck which will transport food, fuel and camping/kitchen equipment. For the section of the journey between Lhasa Airport and Lhasa, and for sightseeing in and around Lhasa we may on occasion use a minibus.
Accommodation

Accomodation : In Kathmandu we stay in a friendly and comfortable 4-star hotel, conveniently located to Thamel. In Lhasa we stay at a centrally-located, 3-star Tibetan-style hotel with character and good facilities. Elsewhere on the trip we use the best available accommodation. Outside principal towns, en route to and from Mount Kailash and while at mountain, we will be camping (12 nights in total). This will be fully supported camping including the services of a cook, and dining and toilet tents. Accommodation is on a twin-share basis, however single tents/rooms can be made available on request, and on payment of a single supplement of USD 300).

Group and staff : The minimum group size is six with a maximum of 11 members to be escorted throughout by English speaking guide guide. While in Tibet we will be joined by a local Tibetan guide, a cook and experienced local drivers. Local guide and support staff in Nepal.

Recommended equipment list : Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment such like sleeping bag and down jacket are available for hire from us .

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fibre filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

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Additional Information
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