A
journey to the holiest Mt. Kailash and Masarovar
with the proper acclimatization and exploration
tours in Lhasa.
The
Once in Lifetime Lhasa Kailash journey takes
you to Lhasa, Shangri-La of Tibet and mythical
Mount Kailash (6714m) and Lake Manasarovar.
Mount Kailash, the holiest of all the holy mountains,
the spiritual junction for the Hindus, Buddhists,
Jains and Bonpos: is situated in the western
part of Tibet. For the devout pilgrim a visit
to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar forms
the ultimate realization of their spiritual
pursuit. And for the adventure-lovers it offers
rugged beauty, remoteness, solitude and an adventure
into another way of life
We
explore the Shangri-La's treasure trove of architectural
masterpieces - majestic Potala palace, sparkling
ancient Barkhor square, the scenic Buddhist
monasteries of Drepung, once the largest The
Jhokhang temple - a spiritual center, the awesome
summer palaces of the Dalai Lama - Norbulinkha
and peaceful and eye catching monk debating
in Sera Monastery. After proper acclimatisaion
and witnessing Lhasa's wonder we take the rigorous
overland driving, trekking and camping, through
the remote and wild western Tibet to Mount Kailash.
We can see the numbers of isolated villages,
nomads' tents with flocks of sheep, domesticated
mountain goats and yaks grazing at the vast
field. It is a journey into a remote and secluded
land where one seems to leave behind one's material
attachments as they travel towards the holy
lake and Mt. Kailash.
Lake
Mansarovar, an expanse of sparkling blue water
sprawling over several miles, believed to be
the seat of Brahma (the Creator of Universe)
and the snow capped Mount Kailash is considered
as the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.
The entire Kailash circuit trek is the holiest
of all the Tibet's pilgrimages, an oasis of
peace and serenity and the beacon that draws
the many travelers to the western Tibet every
year. It is said that a single circumference
erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime while
108 circumferences achieve the Salvation or
Nirvana.
Outline
Itinerary :
| Outline
Itinerary |
| Day
01 : |
Arrival
in Kathmandu / hotel accommodation
|
| Day
02 : |
In Kathmandu / Cultural tour / Trip
Preparation |
| Day
03 : |
Flight
to Lhasa, transfer to hotel in Lhasa |
| Day
04 : |
Sightseeing:
Drepung, Norbulingka, Jorkhang temple |
| Day
05 : |
Sightseeing:
Potala palace, Sera monastery |
| Day
06 : |
Lhasa-Gyantse
via Yamdok Lake, |
| Day
07 : |
Gyantse-Shiagtse
Visit Tashilungpo monastery |
| Day
08 : |
Shigatse-Sakya
via Sakya monastery |
| Day
09 : |
Sakya
-Saga (camping) |
| Day
10 : |
Saga-Paryang
(camping) |
| Day
11 : |
Paryang-Darchen
(Mt. Kailash) (camping) |
| Day
12- 14: |
Kora
for Mt. Kailash 3 days (camping Trekking
around of Kailash) |
| Day
15 : |
Darchen-Lake
Manasarovar (camping) |
| Day
16 : |
Lake
Manasarovar-Paryang (camping) |
| Day
17 : |
Paryang-Saga
(camping) |
| Day
18 : |
Saga-Nyalam
|
| Day
19 : |
Nyalam
- boarder |
| Day
20 : |
In
Kathmandu / Free day |
| Day
21 : |
Trip
ends / airport transportation |
|
Fixed
Departure Dates 2008
-
All
airport transportation.
-
Hotel
accommodation in Kathmandu and Tibet on B/B
Plan as on itinerary
-
Welcome dinner in Tibet with Tibetan cultural
program
-
Full
board meal prepared by trekking cook while
tented camping
-
All
private group transportation in Nepal and
Tibet
-
Sightseeing
tour in Lhasa and on the way to Kathmandu
-
English
speaking tour trekking guide
-
Entrance
fees of sightseeing tour as mentioned in itinerary
-
Nepali
Trek leader trained on wilderness first aid
course
-
Portable
Altitude Chamber along with comprehensive
medical kit and Oxygen.
-
Trekking
cook and staff while trekking to Everest Advance
Base Camp
-
All
required trekking equipment including member
tent.
-
Transportation
by four-wheel drive Land Cruiser and support
truck for luggage and equipments
-
Trekking
Sherpa crew with their insurance and expenses
-
Tiber
Visa fees and Travel permit
-
Kailash
Kora trekking Permit
-
Personal
trekking gears like sleeping bag, down jacket,
inner liner, and duffle bag for the use while
trekking.
-
Yak
and Yak man to carry all the trekking and
personal gears while trekking
