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Situated at a towering altitude of 6,740 meters, the Kailash Overland Tour stands as a majestic landmark nestled to the north of the formidable Himalayan barrier, entirely within the confines of Tibet. Revered in ancient texts as the epicenter of the world, its geographical significance becomes apparent within a 30-mile radius, where the origins of mighty rivers such as the Indus (known as "Sindhu" in India), Sutlej (to the west), Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsang-po to the east), and Karnali (the largest tributary to the Ganges in the south) converge.
Mt. Kailash presents itself with four imposing faces, offering unparalleled vistas of mountain grandeur. Yet, beyond its breathtaking scenery, it serves as a profound spiritual hub for four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion of Bonpo.
For Hindus, the peak embodies the symbolic 'Lingam' of Shiva, revered and worshipped under the Sanskrit name of Mt. Kailash. Bonpos, on the other hand, perceive this sacred mountain as the very spot where the founder of the Bon religion descended from the heavens. Tibetan Buddhists hold Kang Rinpoche, or the Precious Snow Mountain, in high esteem, viewing it as a natural maṇḍala symbolizing Buddhist cosmology on Earth. Jains also regard it as the site of their religion's founder's spiritual awakening.
Annually, throngs of pilgrims embark on arduous journeys spanning vast distances to converge upon Mt. Kailash, seeking enlightenment and purification from sins amidst the unforgiving elements and potential hazards of banditry.
The primary allure of the mountain lies in the revered pilgrimage circuit encircling its base, a sacred journey typically spanning three days and reserved for the well-prepared and physically fit. This sacred endeavor symbolizes a profound spiritual odyssey, offering devotees an opportunity for introspection, renewal, and divine communion amidst the awe-inspiring majesty of Mt. Kailash.
Kailash Overland Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A.) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
Day 03: Arrival in Gongkar airport then 1 hr drive to Lhasa,65km, Yak hotel(***).
Day 04: Visit Potala palace and Jorkhang tempel, Yak hotel.
Day 05: Visit Gandan monastery60km, afternoon visit Sera monastery, Yak hotel.
Day 06: Drive from Lhasa to Gyangtse views Yamdruk lake,270km, Gyangtse hotel(***).
Day 07: Drive from Gyangtse to Shigatse 90km afternoon visit Tashilunpo monastery, overnight Manasarovar hotel(***).
Day 08: Drive from Shigatse to Saga,428km, Overnight Saga hotel(***).
Day 09: Drive from Saga to Darchen,495km, Darchen hotel(**).
Day 10: Darchen - Kailash Kora via Droma La. Dira Phuk, guest house /BB.
Day 11: Dira Phuk via Droma La to Zudrul Phuk, guest house /BB.
Day 12: Zudrul Phuk -to Darchen, drive to Tirtapuri, hot mineral bath, guest house /BB.
Day 13: Tirta Puri to Lake Manasarovar 117km, guest house /BB.
Day 14: Visit around Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yumtso lake), Chiu Gompa and then drive to Rakshas Tali and drive to Saga 451km, Saga Hotel (3*) /BB .
Day 15: Drive from Saga to Kyirong 210km, views Peku tso lake, overnight Kyirong hotel(**).
Day 16: Down to Border then drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. Rest of the time for shopping
Day 17: Transfer to airport for departure.
Tibet Kailash: Kyirong /Kailash /Kyirong 12 days /11 nights:
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A.) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
Day 03: Pick up from Kyirong customs and overnight at Upper Kyirong (Dzongkar), stay at hotel (2*) for acclimatization for the day /FB.
Day 04: Kyirong to Drongpa and guest house /FB.
Day 05: Drongpa to Darchen, guest house /FB.
Day 06: Darchen - Kailash Kora via Droma La. Dira Phuk, guest house /FB.
Day 07: Dira Phuk via Droma La to Zudrul Phuk, guest house /FB.
Day 08: Zudrul Phuk to Lake Manasarovar, guest house /FB.
Day 09: Visit around Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yumtso lake), Chiu Gompa and then drive to Drongpa, Drongpa guest house /FB .
Day 10: Drongpa to Upper Kyirong, hotel (2*) /FB.
Day 11: Down to customs and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel. Rest of the time for shopping.
Day 12: Transfer to airport for departure.
Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A.) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square. (B)
Arrival in Gongkar airport then 1 hr drive to Lhasa,65km, Yak hotel(***).
Visit Potala palace and Jorkhang tempel, Yak hotel.
Visit Gandan monastery60km, afternoon visit Sera monastery, Yak hotel.
Drive from Lhasa to Gyangtse views Yamdruk lake,270km, Gyangtse hotel(***).
Drive from Gyangtse to Shigatse 90km afternoon visit Tashilunpo monastery, overnight Manasarovar hotel(***).
Drive from Shigatse to Saga,428km, Overnight Saga hotel(***).
Drive from Saga to Darchen,495km, Darchen hotel(**).
Darchen - Kailash Kora via Droma La. Dira Phuk, guest house /BB.
Dira Phuk via Droma La to Zudrul Phuk, guest house /BB.
Zudrul Phuk -to Darchen, drive to Tirtapuri, hot mineral bath, guest house /BB.
Tirta Puri to Lake Manasarovar 117km, guest house /BB.
Visit around Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yumtso lake), Chiu Gompa and then drive to Rakshas Tali and drive to Saga 451km, Saga Hotel (3*) /BB .
Drive from Saga to Kyirong 210km, views Peku tso lake, overnight Kyirong hotel(**).
Down to Border then drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. Rest of the time for shopping
Transfer to airport for departure.
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Jennifer Kalvass
United States
Unforgettable Trek to Mt. Kailash
1st November, 2022
In June of 2007 I flew to Nepal on my own to take an arranged camping/trekking trip with Skyline Treks to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in western Tibet. I had planned the trip online with Mr. Madhav Pandey, Company owner and Managing Director of Skyline Treks. He planned that I was to join in with a group of five other international travelers. When I arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu I discovered that my checked luggage was not there. Mr. Madhav Pandey was there himself to meet me at the airport and he completely took charge.
What a gem! He helped me submit forms to the airport for my lost luggage. Fortunately I had worn my hiking boots and had some of the needed things for the trip in my carry-on bag. Since we were to leave the next day on our journey and I still needed some important items, Mr. Pandey arranged for me to visit several Thamel mountaineering shops so that I would have the important equipment, walking sticks, jacket, sleeping bag and pad that I needed for our trip. Later I learned that Mr. Pandey had personally picked up my luggage at the airport and safely kept it for me until my return to Kathmandu. I was very grateful for this.
It was quite an adventure driving and camping to get to Mt. Kailash, led by our guide, Paldin. Our drivers, cook and other staff were all very good. Once we arrived near the mountain, our trek around the mountain began. For half of our group this was a religious pilgrimage. Before and after our trek we camped at freshwater Lake Manosarovar, at the base of Mt. Kailash and the scenery there was breathtaking. At 14,950 ft. it is supposed to be the world’s highest freshwater lake. The experience getting to and around Kailash bonded our group together.
I continued to keep in contact with my tent mate from the trip and visited her last year (2015) in Malaysia. Following the trip to Kailash, half our group returned to Kathmandu and the other half of the group, including me, pressed on to Lhasa, Tibet, enjoying sightseeing along the way and in the capital. Finally following a thrilling plane flight back to Nepal, skirting at eye-level past Mt. Everest, I returned to Kathmandu.
I would highly recommend Skyline Treks. I plan to travel with them again to see Annapurna Circuit Trekking in 2017. Mr. Madhav Pandey is exceptionally dependable, flexible, detail-oriented and responds quickly to emails.