Kailash overland tour is one of the spectacular and thrilling journeys in Tibet. This amazing trip starts and ends in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.
A great mass of black rock soaring over 22,000 feet, Mt. Kailash (6741 m) has the unique distinction of being the world's most respected holy place at the same time that it is the least visited. Reachable after four days of continuous drive across the vast Tibetan plateau ( or after a week of interesting trek from Simikot in western Nepal).At the end of the drive we reach a exceptionally beautiful turquoise lake with the floating swans and a spectacular mount Kailash .For Hindus Mt Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva . Both Lake Mansarovar and Mt Kailash have religious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Four great rivers originate from Lake Mansarovar – the Indus, Karnali, Bramhaputra and the Sutlej.
The 53 km periphery is the trail for circumambulation around this holy mountain and takes 3 days .The Kora or circumambulation starts at Darchen some 30 Km from Lake Mansarovar. After the Kora we drive back to Kathmandu. En route we enjoy great view of world's highest mountains, meet the nomad sheep herders and enjoy the unique beauty of Tibetan desert. During our Kailash overland tour we travel on 4WD jeep and our belongings are carried on trucks .We sleep in guest houses wherever possible and in tented camps at other places .Food is cooked by our camp cook.
Kailash Overland Tour
Outline Itinerary
Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02Rest day in Kathmandu, visa preparation, packing and evening trip briefing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03Drive Kathmandu to Kerung (3500m), 7 to 8 hours – 150km. Guest house.
Day 04Acclimatization day at Kerung. Guest house.
Day 05Drive to Saga (4,500m), 6 hours – 235km. Guest house.
Day 06Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4,600m), 7 hours – 370km. Guest house.
Day 07Drive to Darchen (4,580m), an hour – 40km. Guest house.
Day 08Drive to Valley of God and trek to Dira-Puk (4,900m), 7 hours – 18km. Fixed tented camp or mud house.
Day 09Trek to Dolma la pass (5,600m) and to Zutul-Puk (4,750m), 8 hours – 19km. Fixed tented camp or mud house.
Day 10Trek to Darchen and drive to Saga (16km walk and 3 hours driving). Guest house.
Day 11Drive back to Kerung. Guest house.
Day 12Drive back to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 13Fly back home.
Inclusion
Included
- All ground transportation by private vehicle
- Kathmandu – Kerung – Kathmandu By Tourist Bus
- Airport Pick up and drop off by private vehicle
- Pure Vegetarian meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and hotels in Kathmandu
- Enough Drinking water included
- Twin sharing in Nepal and Tibet and group sharing in Kailash Region.
- Tibet Visa & Permit
- All necessary entrance fees in Nepal and Tibet
- Special Kailash Mansarovar Permit
- Applicable entrance fees to visit Monasteries and temples
- 1 Nepali Tour Guide / Manager, 1 Chinese / Tibetan Tour Guide, Team of Sherpa to carry your luggage & Cooks to prepare food
- Medical kits
- Enough oxygen cylinder, Other necessary equipment
- Alpine Eco Trek’s Down Jacket on refundable basis, Duffel bag
Excluded
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Air and any other expenses from your home location to Kathmandu airport.
- Pony / Porter expenses in KailashParikrama
- Any kind of insurance
- Any kind of Medical expenses
- Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member
- Extra days accommodation at any place due to bad weather or any other reason.
- TIBET VISA fee (US passports 185).
- Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
- Anything which is not included in inclusions
Useful Information
Cost Information:
The trip cost will vary depending on the number of person in your group, trip duration and standard of services required. Please contact us or send us a quick inquiry with your details to obtain a quote.
