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KAILASH / MANASAROVAR TREK FOR 2007 |
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Few
mountains in the world rival the grandeur of
Mount Kailash (6714m) , the famed holy peak in
Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object
of worship for four major religions. For the
Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is
also the abode of Samvara-a multi armed,
wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara
Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of
India also revere the mountain as the site at
which the first of their saints emancipated. And
in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash
was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain,
upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted
from heaven.
Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the
sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m), where a ritual
bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise
and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins
of a hundred lifetimes.
The 53 Km Kailash circuit is the holiest
of all Tibet's pilgrimages and the beacon which
draws most travellers to Western Tibet. It is
said that a Single Parikarma erases the
accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108
circumbulation will achieve Salvation Or
Nirvana. |
Day 01
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Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu – Kodari
. Walk to The Friendship Bridge and drive uphill
to Zhangmu . After completing custom and
immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam . O/nt
at Htl Nyalam or similar . (153 Kms / 6-7
Hrs)
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Day 02
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Stay at Nyalam (3750m) for acclimatization . The
Group will be taken for a 3 hrs Trek in Nyalam .
O/nt at Htl Nyalam or similar.
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Day 03
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Drive Nyalam – Saga (4600m – 240 Kms / 6 – 7
Hrs) . O/nt at Guest House. |
Day 04
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Drive to Paryang (4750m - 255 Kms / 5-6 Hrs). O/nt
at Htl Paryang. |
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05
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Drive to Hor-Quo (4560m – 223 Kms / 5-6 Hrs ).
Camp at the banks of Lake Manasarovar.
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AM Lake Manasarovar Parikarma (4520m
-115 Kms / 4-5 Hrs.)
PM Drive to Darchen (4620m). O/nt at
Guest House.
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Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Nandi Parbat
for an excellent view of Mount Kailash . The
Group will stay at Darchen and make final
preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. O/nt at
Guest House.
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Drive ahead of Tarboche – to the trek starting
point of Kailash Parikarma (13 Kms) Trek to
Dirapuk (4860m – 7 Kms) approx 5 – 6 Hrs. Trek .
Camp .
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Trek to Zuthul Puk (4760m – 18 Kms). approx 9-10
Hrs. Trek. Camp |
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End Kailash Kora (10 Kms) approx 3 - 4 Hrs Trek
. Drive to Paryang (270 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at
Htl Paryang .
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Drive to Saga ( 255 Kms / 6-7 Hrs.) O/nt at
Guest House. |
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Drive to Nyalam. (240 Kms / 6 – 7 Hrs). O/nt at
Htl Nyalam or similar |
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Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge
where transportation awaits for the final leg of
journey to Kathmandu .
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KAILASH PACKAGE INCLUDES: Kathmandu –
Kodari – Kathmandu Transfer by Coach , 4500
Model Japanese Landcruiser ( 4 person in 1 Jeep
Basis) on Tibet side , Support Truck , English
Speaking Tibetan Guide , Accommodation at Guest
Houses & Camping as per Itinerary , Trekking
Staff comprising of 1 Nepali Team Leader , Cooks
and Sherpas , Full board vegetarian meals ,
Camping equipment comprising of Two-men tents /
mattress / Dining & Kitchen Tents , Toilet Tents
, Tables & Chairs , Gamow Bag , Oxygen,
Satellite Phone , Yaks & Yak-men for porterage
during Kailash Kora,All permits and Tibet /China
Visa fee .
COST EXCLUDES: Urgent Tibet Visa Fee
(US$17 if applicable) , Nepal re-entry visa fee,
Travel Insurance, Evacuation Cost, Extra cost
in the event of landslide for hiring additional
transportation or porterage on The Arniko
Highway ($10-$15 pp) and Expenses of personal
nature. |
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