Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival.
Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Note: Make sure that the arrival day is Sunday, so the next day we can apply for your visa immediately. At. 06:00 PM: We will meet for a trip briefing about your tour programme. If you are arriving late (after 04:00 PM), then we will have a briefing next morning. You can ask all your trip related questions during the briefing meeting.
Day 2: Visa Application, Kathmandu Sightseeing
t. 09:30 AM: After your breakfast, you may need to visit the Chinese Embassy to apply for your visa to Tibet. Most of the time, the visit isn't required, but if needed, we will arrange a visit. Later, you will go for a full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. Firstly, you will start with Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. You will wander through the maze of the temple, surrounded by small shrines, each with its own religious significance. Then, you will drive towards Jal Narayan Temple. Take your time to appreciate the intricate details of the reclining statue of Lord Vishnu, its size, and the open air settings. You can have your lunch in between the sightseeing, according to your timing and nearby places of interest. Your final destination today will be Patan Durbar Square, one of the three Durbar squares, where you will travel through the historical lane.
Day 3: Bhaktapur Sightseeing
Have your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square for sightseeing, which is at a distance of 16 KM from Kathmandu and takes around 45 minutes to reach. Explore around the square and appreciate the unique historical and cultural heritage of the square. You will have various restaurants suitable for you to have your lunch at. You can have your lunch around the square, which provides a variety of restaurants and eateries with authentic Newari cuisines and other national/continental cuisines catering to your needs.
Day 4: Trip Preparation, Fly to Timure.
Have your breakfast in the hotel, make your final preparations, and get ready for your incredible journey towards Kailash Mansarovar. At. 01:00 PM: First we will collect your visa from the embassy. You will drive towards TIA, from where you will take a helicopter flight towards Timure. The flight duration is around 15 minutes. As you reach there, check-in at your lodge and explore the nearby area by walking.
Day 5: Drive to Kyirong
After breakfast, first we need to complete the immigration process (the departure stamp) at the Nepal side in Timure. Then you will walk towards Rasuwagadhi (Nepal-China Border), which is about 1.7 KM from Timure. You need to settle some customs formalities in Nepal before crossing the border into China, where our Tibetan guide will meet you. The guide will assist you to complete the immigration formalities in Tibet. Once the Chinese immigration process is over, start driving towards Kyirong. Kyirong is 40 KM from the border and takes around one and a half hours to reach. You will stay the night at the hotel in Kyirong.
Day 6: Drive to Saga.
After lunch, today you will drive 155 kilometres from Kyirong to Saga, which will take around 3-4 hours. En route, you will have the opportunity to go to Ganesh Parbat and Lake Peiku Tso, then eventually cross the bridge built over the River Brahmaputra (also called Yarlung Tsangpo in Chinese) in Saga. You will stay the night at the hotel in Saga.
Day 7: Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar
njoy a delicious morning breakfast, and today you will drive to the holy and beautiful Lake Mansarovar (4650 m). The distance from Saga to Mansarovar is about 450 KM and will take you around 6 to 7 hours. Once you arrive at Mansarovar, you will take a rest at the guest house. After a while, you will be taken for a Kora of Mansarovar Lake in a vehicle. It is an auspicious day, as you will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash from sacred Lake Mansarovar and also a glimpse of Rakshas Taal on you way. You can also take a holy bath on the bank of Lake Mansarovar. You will stay the night at the guesthouse in Mansarovar.
Day 8: Drive to Darchen
Darchen is a small village/town located at an altitude of 4700 m, which is a significant gateway to Kailash Yatra. It is the starting and ending point for the pilgrimage circumambulation (Kora) around Mount Kailash. The village itself is a small but important hub for pilgrims and travellers visiting the region. The vibrant market in this town hosts various restaurants serving basic Tibetan fare, hotels and guesthouses for accommodation, and shops selling supplies for the trek
Day 9: Drive to Yama Dwara, Trek to Derapuk
fter having your breakfast, drive towards Yama Dwar (Tarboche), which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Passing through the gate of Yamadwar is believed to remove your evil deed from the book of judgement, and you will get a place in heaven.
Day 10: Trek to Zuthulpuk, Drive to Darchen.
After breakfast, we trek to the east face of Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) and then descend gradually to Zuthulphuk (4800 m). By late afternoon, you will arrive in Zuthulphuk, the cave of miracles. Trek further 8 KM and go to the ending point near Darchen, where you will meet our vehicle and drive towards today’s destination. You will stay the night at the hotel in Darchen.
Day 11: Drive to Kyriong
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning. Today, you will return to Kyirong following the same route back, which will be a long ride back as you will cover around 635 KM of distance, which is about 12-13 hours of drive. The long day of travel, and finally you will reach Kyriong. Once you reach there, you can check in and rest. You will stay the night at the hotel in Kyriong.
Day 12: Drive back to Timure, Heli to Kathmandu.
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning. Today, you will return back to Kathmandu. To reach the border, you will need approximately 1 hour of driving, covering 40 KM. Then, after completing the immigration formalities, drive 15 minutes further towards Timure for your helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. At. 03:00 PM: Once you reach Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check-in, and you can take a rest. As it is the last day, you can also explore the city and local market on your own.
Day 13: Departure, Farewell
As you enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, the time to go back is already here. You can have some time of your own or add some additional activities until your flight time. Our company representative will escort you to the Kathmandu airport 3 hours before your flight. We hope you have enjoyed the holy tour and will be back for another tour in Nepal. Have a safe journey back! It will be our pleasure to be part of your journey if you want to extend your stay in Nepal.
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