Kailas-Manasarovar Tour

Proposed Itinerary: July 4- July 22, 2007

Pricing: 4200 USD For entire tour plus land and Air from New York. Nepal VISA and Tibet VISA included! Call for extra savings.

Day 01 : Arrival day, O/n Hotel BB Basis.

Day 02 : In Kathmandu O/N Hotel BB Basis.

After B/F Half day, guided Sight Seeing Tour to Kathmandu valley.

Day 03 : Kathmandu-Nayalam (3800M/165KMS-8HRS)

Early morning, scenic drive to Kodari border, cross the border to Tibet and stay in Nyalam. A short acclimatization trek and may visit a cave of the sage "MILEREPA",

Day 04 : Acclimatization in Nayalam and Visit Milerepa Caves.

Day 05 : Drive, Nayalam to Saga (4640mtrs/221kms/7hrs), Camp.

Visit the sacred lake of Pai -Kutso,cross Brahmaputra River.

Day 06 : Drive, Saga to Parayang (4550mtrs /185kms /7hrs) Camp.

Enjoy the majestic views of the Tibetan Plateau and the grand Himalayan chain to the south.

Day 07 : Drive to Lake Manasarover (4520mtrs/250kms-8-9hrs) Camp.

Drive to Manasarover , first views of Kailash and Manasarover. Camp at the bank of Trugo Gompa or Chiu Gompa.

Day 08 : Full day excursion at Manasarover, overnight at Darchen at 4640m Tarboche , Camp. Explore Manasarover by jeep, holy Pooja, take a ritual bath. Enter ancient caves.

Day 09 : Acclimatization & Exploration at Manasarovor.O/n Camp.

After B/F,drive to Tarboche visiting Tidapuri.As you gain High elevation and in order to cross Dormala Pass, enough acclimatization is important.

Day 10 : Start Kailash Parikarma from Darchen or Tarboche. Trek to Dira Puk. At 4765 Meters, camp at the north face of Kailash. View of Kailash is superb from Here.

Day 11 : Trek to Zuthul Puk (5650 meters/ 22kms- trek 8-9hrs).Camp.

Trek to the north face wall of Kailash.Trek to the campsite near the monastery Zutul Puk and enjoy the stay near the river.

Day 12 : Kailash Kora end near Darchen (4700mtrs/14kms-5hrs) Camp. Trek near by Darchen.Directly drive to Chiu Gompa the ancient monastery ,enjoy a bath in the hot springs and camp near the lake.

Day 13 : Drive, to Parayang (4540mtrs/277kms /7-8hrs) Camp.

Day 14 : Drive Parayang to Saga (4840mtrs/185kms-8hrs) .Camp.

Day 15 : Drive to Rongbuk (4920m/60kms/3 hrs)Today we drive over rocky terrain on to the Rongbuk enjoying views of Mt. Everest, Beautiful rocky landscapes and other numerous mountains.

Day 16 : Drive Rongbuk to Tingri (3750m/96kms/3 hrs) O/nt at Guest House. A.m. we will trek to  the Everest North Base Camp, retreat to Rongbuk, we drive to Tingri in the afternoon.

Day 17 : Drive Tingri to Nayalam (3800m/214kms/6-7hrs) Guest House B & B.  Drive downhill to Nyalam crossing two spectacular passes- The LALUNG LA (5082m.)

Day 18 : Drive to Kathmandu,(1350m/125kms6-7hrs)
Downhill to Kodari, after completing immigration formalities, scenic drive to Kathmandu.This drive offers entirely different views than Tibet, lush forest, terraced rice fields, green vegetation and scattered ethnical villages.

Day 19 : Departure

Cost Includes

* Hotel Accommodation twin sharing BB Basis in Kathmandu ( 4-5 star) 3 night and Tibet side twin sharing best available Guest Houses with full board meals

* All the camping equipment, Two-men a tent at Camping, Dinning tent, Toilet tent, Kitchen Tent, mattress with foam, up to -10 degree sleeping bag,

* Staff:-English speaking Nepalese Sherpa staff, well trained Cook ,Kitchen boys, Sherpas, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Tibetan driver, two men a Yak with Yak men around Kailash Trekking.

* Transportation: Airport transfers, sightseeing-Pashupatinath Darshan, Kathmandu to Tibet Border to Kathmandu by Coach, Tibet side Deluxe Land cruisers 4500 cc (four person in one) with support truck

* Food: freshly cooked full board vegetarian meals 3 time a day and all kitchen equipment, cutlery set, chair & dinning table Drinks: Hot drinks- Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Boiled water, Kitchen, Dining & Toilet Tents

Safety Concern; Gammon Bag, Oxygen, Basic first aid kid Box, Satellite Phone,

* Fees & Permit; Monastery and temple entrance fees, Normal Tibet China Visa Fees, Kailash Permit, Tibet Permit,

* Gift Items: duffel bag, Wind breaker jacket & Pant, a water bottle

Cost Does not Include:

Nepal re-entry visa ($25 USD), Travel Insurance, Extra cost in the event of landside for hiring Porter age , expenses of personal and bar bills.