HOLY MT.KAILASH TOUR
An introduction  
Holy Kailash and Mansarowar Lke are the center of creation the Universe and  as old as the existence of the universe. Thousands of sages, ordinary mortals, philosophers and even the Gods had submerged in the blissful trance at the very sight of this divine grandeur.

It is the Meru, Sumeru, Sushumna, Hemadri (Golden Mountain), Ratnasanu (Jewel Peak), Karnikachala (Lotus Mountain), Amaradri, Deva Parvatha (Summit of Gods), Gana Parvatha, Ajatadri (Silver Mountain). It is Swayambhu - the self - created one. Everything emanates from there and finally returns there. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and his divine consort Parvati.  It expounds the philosophy of Purusha and Prakriti-Shiva and Shakti.

The radiant silverly summit is the throne of Truth, Wisdom and Bliss- Sachidanandam. The primordial sound Aum (Nadabindu) from the tinkling anklets of Lalita Prakriti created the visible patterns of the universe and the vibrations (Dvani) from the feet of Lord Shiva (Nataraja) weaved the essence of Atman - the ultimate truth. Mind is the knot tying consciousness and matter-that is set free here.

This is the center of Hindu Philosophy and civilization. Kalpa Viruksha tree is supposed to adorn the slopes. The South face is described as sapphire, East the crystal, west as Ruby and the North as Gold. The city of Kubera is situated there. Ganga after originating from the toe of  Mahavishnu enter the lunar circle and descends further from Kailash and after circuiting  Kailash seven times divides herself as four rivers. The major rivers of Nepal and India originate from this area; Brahmaputra (Lohita), Indus (Sindhu), Sutlej (Shatadru) and Karnali.

Every object in this area is sanctified and each one is related to gripping legends. As one ascends through Parikrama one encounters holy peaks of Ravana Parvat, Hanuman Parvat, Padmasambhava, Manjusri, Vajradhara, Alokiteswara, Jambeyang, Shavari, Norseng etc. The scriptures reiterate that one, who takes the holy dip at Mansarovar and carries out the parikrama around Kailash is absolved of his sins through generations and is absorbed into the Supreme Finality.

There is no re-birth, sorrows or joys for her or him/he or she will be with ultimate – the Lord Shiva. He/she becomes Shiva. This is one of the most important pilgrimage centers for the Buddhists. They worship Demchok  (Buddha in forceful form) seated on the summit of Kailash. It is also called Dharmapala - one version quotes the deity as a form of Shiva’s manifestation.

The description of the deity  is more or less like Shiva. Devi is also given a similar form like Parvati. They adore Kailash as Kang Ringpoche and Manasarovar as Tso Mapham. Guru Rinpoche (The great Indian Master Padmasambhava who introduced Buddhism) and Saint  Milerapa are greatly revered here by pilgrims.
Since Tantrism runs through the main core of Buddhism here, their customs and practices would be found running close and parallel to Hindu traditions. Like Hindus, they also consider Dolma (Devi) and Guru Kund (Thuki Zingbu) as holiest spots. Buddhists strongly believe that pilgrimage to this place liberates them to Nirvana. The Jain acknowledges Kailash as Astapada and Padmahrada.

It is believed that Adinath Vrishabdeva - the first Tirtankara attained Nirvana here. A few claim that Guru Nanak meditated here. Across the river Chu, there on the Nyanri range stands an impressive temple. Inside this monastery there is a marble statue radiating peace and compassion. This statue is claimed to be that of Guru Nanak.

Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra : Via Lhasa
[Fly in Via Lhasa & Drive Out Via Zhangmu]

Tour Name                    : Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra : Via Lhasa
Tour Mode                     : Fly in Via Lhasa – Drive out from Zhangmu border to Kathmandu.
Tour Duration                 : 18 Nights / 19 days
Tour Destination             : Lhasa, Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar
Tour Code                      : FTT – NANDI – 08 – 14D

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU DINNER ONLY
Arrival at Tribhuban International airport in Kathmandu. Meet & welcome by our office representative & transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and rest. Evening briefing about the Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU TOUR B / L / D
Visit to the Pashupatinath Temple & Lord Narayan ( Buddhanilakantha) temple. Return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon
free at your leisure for shopping & other personal activities. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 03 : FLY KATHMANDU - LHASA B / L / D
Early morning timely check out from the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Lhasa. Arrive in Lhasa , meet & transfer by our representative & check into the hotel. day free at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.

DAY 04: LHASA TOUR B / L / D
Proceed for the full-day sightseeing in Lhasa. Visit the magnificent Potala Palace, the winter palace of Dalai Lama.
With a history of over 1300 years, the Potala Palace is the treasure of Tibetan religion and culture, storing plenty of figures of the Buddha, murals, sutras etc. Then visit to the Sera Monastery, & the Norbulingka , Dalai Lama's summer palace, the treasure Park of Tibet. Back to the hotel. Overnight at Lhasa.

DAY 05: LHASA TOUR B / L / D
After breakfast proceed for half -day sightseeing in Lhasa. Visit to Drepung Monastery, the richest monastery in Tibet. Then visit Jokhang Temple the spiritual center of Tibet. You will then visit Barkhor Bazar Street, the place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Afternoon free for personal activities. Return to hotel & overnight
at Lhasa.

DAY 06: DRIVE SHIGATSE B / L / D
Drive to Shigatse. In route you will visit a special Monastery, the Palkhor Monastery, the only monastery that houses monks from different orders (Gelugpa, Sakyapa and Kahdampa) in harmony. Palkhor also features its Bodhi stupa, or Kumbum, which consists of hundreds of chapels in layers, housing about a hundred thousand images of Buddha, so it is called Myriad Buddha's Stupa as well. Continue your jeep drive to Shigatse. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel in Shigatse.

DAY 07: DRIVE SANG SANG B / L / D
Drive to Sang Sang. There is nothing so special to see but you will enjoy the beautiful Tibetan landscape. After 5 - 6 hours drive you will arrive at Sang- Sang. Check in to the guest house. Overnight at Sang Sang.

DAY 08: DRIVE SAGA B / L / D
Drive to Saga ( 250 KM/ 6- 7 hours). Arrive Saga & check into the guesthouse / hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure . Optionally, visit saga city and holy Bhrahmmaputra river. Overnight at Saga.

DAY 09: DRIVE PARYANG
Drive to Paryang (4,540 m, 260 KM/8 hrs). Lunch will be served on the way. Arrive at Paryang & check into the guesthouse. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight stay at Paryang.

DAY 10: DRIVE MANSAROVAR (CHIU GOMPA) B / L / D
Drive to Mansarovar (4,400 m, 235 KM / 7 hrs). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Arrive at Mansarovar. Take a holy bath, perform puja, hawan tarpan etc. (self arrangement). Overnight stay at guesthouse/tented camp.

DAY 11: DRIVE DARCHEN B / L / D
Visit Mansarovar lake once again or just relax at the edge of Lake Mansarowar. Afternoon drive to Darchen (4,540m, 30 KM /2 hours drive). Arrive at Darchen & check into the guest house. Rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight at
guesthouse.

DAY 12: TREK DIRAPUK B / L / D
Drive for about 10 KM towards the starting point of "Kailash Parikarma", pass the first prostration point, the Tarboch Flag Pole, the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Stop for the puja at Tarboch Flag Pole and Yamadwar. Finally reach to Holy Mount Kailash Parikrama( Kora) starting point and start parikrama to Dirapuk. Packed lunch will be served on the way. Continue parikrama and finally arrive to DIRA-PUK (4,765 m). Pay homage and enjoy the view of the superb western face of Holy Mt. Kailash with different changing color at the time of sunset and sunrise (the next morning). Overnight at the camp
at Dirapuk.

DAY 13: TREK ZUTHULPUK B / L / D
Start early morning Parikrama and pass through "Dromala pass" (5,610 m) and trek towards Zuthul Puk ( 22 KM / 9-10 hours). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Continue parikrama and finally arrive to Zuthul Puk. Overnight stay at camp in Zuthul Puk.

DAY 14: TREK TO DARCHEN & DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR ( HOR - CHU ) B / L / D
Proceed for the last and final day's Kailash Parikrama that ends near Darchen (14 KM / 3-4 hours). Join up with the fleet of Land cruiser jeep & drive to Hor-Chu near Mansoravar. Overnight stay at the camp at Mansoravar.

DAY 15: DRIVE PARYANG B / L / D
Drive to Pyarang ( 235 KM/ 7 hours). Overnight in guesthouse at Pyarang.

DAY 16: DRIVE SAGA B / L / D
Drive to Saga ( 260 KM / 8 hours ). Overnight in guesthouse at Saga.

DAY 17: DRIVE NYALUM B / L / D
Drive to Nyalum ( 265 KM / 7 hrs). Overnight in guesthouse at Nyalum.

DAY 18: DRIVE KATHMANDU B / L / D
Drive to Zangmu and cross the friendship bridge and continue drive to Kathmandu (approx 150 KM / 7-8 hours drive). Arrive Kathmandu and check into the hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

DAY 19: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU B
Visit to Pashupatinath Temple for the Holy water offering to Lord Shiva. Timely check out and departure transfer to the airport at Kathmandu for your onward flight.

Package Tour  Price :  In INR ( In Group Joining Basis )

Please note :
     - Cost is based minimum 15 pax in a group.
     - 5 star accommodation supplement charge for Kathmandu INR 5,000/- per person

Tour Price Includes :
[01] One way airfare for Kathmandu - Lhasa
[02] 03 nights accommodation in Kathmandu on twin share basis with vegetarian meals.
[03] 03 nights accommodation at 3 star equivalent hotel in Lhasa, 01 night in Shigatse and 02 nights at Saga on twin/ tripple share basis with vegetarian meals.
[04] Lhasa Sightseeing as per the itinerary
[05] Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
[06] 09 nights accommodation at dormitory guest-house / tented camp in Tibet with freshly cooked vegetarian meals.
[07] Tibet Permit & Visa fee, Monument entrance fees as per the itinerary.
[08] Yaks and Yak men for luggage/equipments carrying during Kailash Parikrama as per fixed quota.
[09] All Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota 4500cc. Land cruisers from Lhasa to Mansarovar & back to Zhangmu border.
[10] Services of our English speaking official Tour Leader, Chinese guide & trekking Sherpa staffs with required trekking & kitchen equipments.
[11] All Camping equipments.
[12] Oxygen cylinders
[13] Sleeping bags, down jackets, sun cap etc.

Tour Price Excludes:
[01] All airport taxes, if any
[02] Yaks and yak men for personal use.
[03] Personal items & clothing.
[04] Extra costs that may arise due to prolonged delays or postponement of flights due to technical reasons / acts of nature/ riots/ curfew/ government regulations or any other conditions whatsoever, which are beyond the control of Fish Tail Tours & Travels  and its associated agents.
[05] Personal expenses, tips and donations, insurance against loss of baggage, damage, theft of personal items/ belongings, medical expenses if any and emergency evacuation if any.
[06] Guesthouse charge during 03 days of Parikrama (During all 3 days of Parikrama tented camp accommodation is included. If any one chooses to stay in the guesthouse during this period the additional charge should be paid by them).
[07] Additional 02 nights guesthouse charges at Darchen (in case being unable to go for holy Parikrama trek).