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Full moon night in Manasarovar on 31 August 2023 (Janai Purnima)

Tibet province of China is home to some of the most beautiful natural and cultural wonders of the world. The journey to Mt. Kailash (Kangri Rimpoche) and Mansarovar (Mapam Yumtso) is once in a lifetime experience for spiritual pilgrims and tourists alike.

Mt. Kailash (6714m) is at the center of attraction for pilgrims of four religious faiths. Hindus mostly consider it as the exclusive abode of their deity Shiva and Parvati. For Buddhists it was on Mt. Kangri Rimpoche that Buddha meditated and achieved enlightenment. Similarly, according to Jains, their first saint and philosopher Rishabha obtained liberation and freedom on the laps of the mountain. And finally Bonpo regard it as the residence of sky goddess Specimen.

Mapam Yumtso (4580m), popularly called Mansarovar Lake, is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. It is the second most visited spot in Tibet after Mt. Kangri. Hindus believe that taking a bath in the lake rids one of all mortal sins and ignorance and secure a place in heaven.

As part of this Kailash Yatra tour you will explore both Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar. Following the Tibetan tradition, pilgrims will spend three days circling Mt. Kangri followed by visit to Mansarovar Lake. After making driving around the lake, you will perform Pooja on the shores of the lake

Monterosa is the only such Travel Company which leaves no stones unturned to make your pilgrimage one of the greatest experiences of life. Please allow us to be at your service for this auspicious journey.

Meeting point: Arrival day pickup from Kathmandu airport as per your flight timetable.

Important highlights

  • 53 km Kailash Parikrama (Kora) includes walk/trek from Yamdwar to Chongdo, which is 38km. No car/bus/jeep Service will be available however pony and local porter can be hired for 3 days.
  • One should adjust to basic accommodation in guest house, lodge/mud houses during Kailash tour in Mansarovar and Kailash Parikrama
  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 month or more from the proposed travel date.
  • In Kailash region, there is no temple of Lord Shiva but there is one Ram / Sita / Laxman temple in Khojarnath from Mansarovar Lake which is 85 km far and it take 3 hours go and back to Manasarovar Lake.   
  • Visit World’s famous monasteries and Potala palace in Tibet and historical cities of Lhasa, Shigatse, and Saga
  • Crossing highest pass Dolma La /Dorma La (3636m)

Short Itinerary

21 August 2023 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, before 10:00 AM
22 August 2023 Day 02: Rudra Abhishek, visiting in Jalnarayan
23 August 2023 Day 03: Fly to Gonggar airport & drive to Lhasa
24 August 2023 Day 04: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
25 August 2023 Day 05: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m.- Hotel
26 August 2023 Day 06: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m. & hotel
27 August 2023 Day 07: Drive to Manasarovar, drive to Darchen
28 August 2023 Day 08: Drive Yam Dwar & start walk to Dirapuk
29 August 2023 Day 09: Climb up Charan Sparsh touch Kailash   
30 August 2023 Day 10: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
31 August 2023 Day 11: Trek to Chongdo, drive to Manasarovar
Bath holy water, rituals, Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
01 September 2023 Day 12: Drive Manasarovar to Saga bazaar
02 September 2023 Day 13: Drive to New Tingri way Everest BC
03 September 2023 Day 14: Drive to Everest BC, drive to Shigatse
04 September 2023 Day 15: Drive to Lhasa overnight Hotel Lhasa
05 September 2023 Day 16: Drive airport flight back to Kathmandu
06 September 2023 Day 17: Transfer to KTM airport final departure

Kathmandu Lhasa EBC Kailash Tour

21 August 2023 Day 01: After the arrival in Katmandu (1300mts), our staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to the Hotel. Everybody must be reach Kathmandu at 10:00 AM or earlier. Day time you can rest in hotel or you can do local sightseeing in Saga Kailashnath big Shiva statue, and Doleshwar Mahadev temple.

Visit Doleshwor / Doleshwar Mahadev Temple) for all the Shiva devotees, it is believed that the trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwar Mahadev and Pasupatinath temple. On Aug. 22, 2009, the Doleshwar Mahadev was officially declared as the head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatra.

all in the year 2013, after the devastating flood hit the temple of Kedarnath, situated in Uttarkhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were carried out in Doleshwar Temple. The head priest of Kedarnath Temple requested regular prayers that used to be held in the Kedarnath Temple to be held in the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple.

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the one of the tallest Shiva temple in Nepal. It is second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. Kailash Nath Shiva statue is situated in Sanga, Nepal and about 20 km far from Kathmandu. The statue is 144 feet / 44 m in tallness, and was influenced utilizing copper, zinc, cement and steel Evening Aarati Darshan in Pasupatinath as well as Aarati holy dance bank of holy river Bagmati front of Pasupatinath temple. Back to hotel and have a vegetarian buffet dinner.

22 August 2023 Day 02: Early in the morning, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pasupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration called Rudra Abhishek, Hawan and Aarati. Seven or Eleven Brahmins priests prepare for fire offering Hawan in Pavilion (Mandap) and do Sankalpa Pooja in the beginning followed by Swastibachan (Preaching), Nyas, Rudra preaching and Mahamritunjaya (Death victory) Pooja.

The word ‘Rudra’, meaning ‘Fearful Lord Shiva’ has come from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri and Rudhiryoge Metal. It means there is pain, violence, greed among people in this Earth and we perform religious hymn in praise of God Shiva so that he escapes people from all these miseries of life and grants justice, good healthy, prosperity, peace and Salvation. This is why Rudri is done for Peaceful life. During Kailash tour, visit to Pashupatinath and its worship is the first thing to do for pilgrims. It is believed that worshipping Lord Pashupatinath, doing Aarati grants all kinds of good merits to devotees. This is why Kailash Tour is believed to be complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. Kailash Manasarovar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites.

Kailash is pilgrimage even to many Jyothirlinga and Shiva Temples. In this Universe, Humans are superior to Soul, Sages are superior to Humans, Gods are superior to sages and Lord Shiva is superior even to Gods and Kailash is the dwelling place of supreme Lord Shiva. So, every pilgrimage is believed to be incomplete without Kailash Pilgrimage. It is popular religious trend to wish for successful Kailash Tour by doing Rudra (Shiva’s idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

After Rudra Abhishek, join Panchamrit Pooja in Pasupatinath temple every day 9:30 AM to 11 AM Bhatta pujari. Offering available in the temple but it is a payable Pooja and with Pooja Thali, milk, Rudraccha mala, flower garland and a lamp. Devotee offers it to the priest. By offering Panchamrit Pooja for load Pasupatinath fulfills all the desired wishes for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. The ceremony ends after getting Prasad and Rudraccha mala. This Pooja is available only Hindu devotees. Other Religion are not allowed to enter main gets.

Visit Gujeswari / Guyeshori Saktipith temple. Among Astha Matrilas (Eight mother Goddesses) she mother of all. She is worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist both. According to Pauranik Katha Hindu legend. Lord Shiva’s 1st consort SATI DEVI offered by some insult of her husband Shiva dropped herself into YAGYAAKUND (A religious fire ceremony) Load Shiva’s retrieved her, fire burned corpse senseless him by grief and flew to and fro across Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. SATI DEVI’s body scattered in 51 Saktipith. Guyeshori is a place where her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some says her anus fell to which we call Guyeshori. She protects deities of Kathmandu valley as well. Back to hotel and take vegetarian buffet lunch.

Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu):Kathmandu valley is residence of God and goddess, there are four important temples of lord Vishnu in Kathmandu valley which is known as Char Narayan and other very important temple of Vishnu is Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below Shivapuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley. and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. Visit the holy Budhanilkantha Temple and offer prayers at one of the most revered Vishnu shrines of the valley. The remarkably intricate artwork that went into sculpting this magnificent 5th century stone image of the sleeping Vishnu is worth a close look.

Budhanilkantha is about 8 km far from the city. The largest stone statue of Lord Vishnu in Nepal, it shows him reclining on a bed of Nagas or serpents in the middle of a small pond. A priest is usually in attendance at the foot of the image to receive offerings from devotees. The 5m long granite image carved out of a single rock dates back to the Lichhavi period. The Lichhavis ruled the valley before being ousted by the Malla dynasty, who in turn were conquered by King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

According to folklore, a farmer was working on his field one day when his plough struck a boulder, and to his surprise and alarm, blood started oozing out of the cut in the stone. Upon digging around the huge boulder, he unearthed the magnificent image of the reclining Vishnu that had remained buried in the ground.

Buddhist Temple in Bouddha: Boudhanath stupa is biggest stupa in Nepal and second largest stupa in the world; it was built in 5th century with the wisdom eyes of Gautama Buddha for four cardinal directions. Named after its immense stupa, Buddha is a pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devotees stroll around the gleaming white dome and visit nearby monasteries and schools for prayers and seminars. The Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 gompas (Tibetan convent) around Buddha so it is known as little Tibet in Nepal. Since 1979 Boudhanath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visiting Swaymbhunath: Swaymbhunath is the oldest stupa in the world, the legend narrates that it was built around 2500 years ago. Located 79 meters above the Kathmandu valley so one can see 360-degree view of Kathmandu valley and surroundings.

According to the legend once the Kathmandu Valley was a lake in which Swaymbhunath hill existed as an island. Residing at the top of this Hill was a natural crystal stupa, Swaymbhunath, meaning self-manifested or self-sprung. When Buddha visited this place, he affirmed that it was a wish-fulfilling stupa, and whoever is touched by the wind that passes over the stupa receives the seed of liberation from the cycle of existence.

Differences times of the history many Buddhist monk and masters from India, Sri Lanka, Tibet and China have since visited the stupa standing impressively in a Buddhist complex with several shines, statues and monasteries sprawled on the grounds. A temple dedicated to Manjusri (Manjushree) or Sarswoti, the Hindu goddess of learning, can be found behind the hilltop where thousands of Hindu and Buddhists pilgrims visit these holy sites. The famous stupa known as Monkey temple as well because with troops of the furry creatures (Monkeys) running and jumping from tree to tree, temple to temple.

This spiritual place of worship is an extraordinary experience with the air, a fragrance of sweet incense and butter lamps and exquisite intricate carvings adorning every space. The mystical atmosphere is further heightened by local devotees and pilgrims who make a ritual circumnavigation of the stupa, recite mantras, make offerings, spin the prayer wheels set into its base and make wishes for the benefit of all beings devotedly every morning and evening.

Representing Buddha’s mind, to visit the stupa is said to be the same as meeting Buddha in person. A place offering peace, freedom and joy to the whole world and ultimately helping us to obtain perfect enlightenment.

23 August 2023 Day 03: After having breakfast in the hotel at Kathmandu, we move towards Tribhuvan International Airport at around 8:30 am. We take 1 hour 30 minutes flight to land in the Gonggar Airport of Tibet. Time passes quite quickly enjoying the views of marvelous Himalayan ranges along with the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest 8848m. Cho Oyu 8201, Makalu 8463m. and Kanchenjunga 8586m. during the flight. Arrival in Gonggar airport in Tibet, all Yatri or tourists finish Tibetan immigration formalities and our guide will be receiving you outside of the immigration counter. Without Tour guide, you cannot enter the Tibet. Welcome for all with Tibetan Khata (white garland). Everybody checks in to a mini bus or bus and are driven to Lhasa city from the airport. It is 90km far and takes an hour or bit more. The amazing scenes of naked hills, settlement at bottom of hills, agricultural land full of crops make our journey more enjoyable. Check in hotel and evening vegetarian buffet dinner. Overnight halt in Lhasa city

24 August 2023 Day 04: Lhasa is the capital as well as the biggest city of Tibet. This city with wide road ways, sky kissing buildings is not less attractive than any developed western countries. Besides this, the palace of Dalai Lama: The Potala Palace, Zokhang Monastery at Bharkor Bazaar, Bharkor Bazaar itself and Bharkhor Monastery are other worthy and attractive places to visit at Lhasa. Lhasa City is at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level.

The Potala Palace lies at the central part of Lhasa city and it is situated in a place at 150 meters height. This palace is also the adjoining place of meditative office building and administrative office building. The Red Palace symbolizes meditation whereas The White Palace signifies transparent administration. In Tibetan language, ‘Lhasa’ means ‘The Land of Gods and Goddesses’.

We can see different varieties of magical Buddha idols of Buddhist religion in The Red Palace whereas; there are Meditation Room, Living Room, and Meeting Room for foreign guests of Dalai Lama in The White Palace. Lhasa city is a valley which is also the adjoining place of two sacred rivers namely, Lhasa and Brahmaputra. According to Buddhists, it is believed that one can obtain ‘Nirvana’ meaning ultimate salvation, by having divine view (Darshan) of Potala Palace and Zokhang Monastery at least once in the lifetime.

The Potala Palace was built at the time of Songtsan Gampo in the 7th century; the 5th Dalai Lama extended the palace to its present size. At this time it also succeed in becoming the residing, the main political and religious palace of the Dalai Lama. The main palace was divided into two sections: the white palace and the red palace. It is 115.703 meters high with thirteen stories, including living quarters, temples, tomb stupas and monk dormitories. The countless cultural relics in the palace are images, murals, sutras, etc, which are of incredible value. These magnificent Tibetan arts and culture are not only classified as national treasure but are also listed by the state council as one unit of the important cultural relics to be specially protected.

There are gold plated entombment place of 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Dalai Lama at Potala Palace. All these can be seen besides 13th Dalai Lama’s. Entombment of 6th Dalai Lama is yet unknown and mysterious. Likewise, experts says that the funeral rites of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lama was done at Zokhang Monastery and then the ashes were kept safely there. There are one thousand rooms at The Potala Palace among which a 27 rooms are been exposed for general public such as, Bed Room, Living Room, Study Room, Meeting Room and The Entombment Place of Dalai Lama. The current 14th Dalai Lama is living in India since 1959.

55 August 2023 Day 05: After spending two nights at the Lhasa capital city of Tibet, our journey to Kailash Manasarovar begins by traveling in our tourist coach. From Lhasa, 1 hour drive takes us to Brahmaputra River and by passing through its bank, we reach to Shigatse. It is the 2nd biggest city after Lhasa. There are fine Luxury hotels for lodging and we have arranged meal for our pilgrims in a Nepali Restaurant. Here is a huge monastery which is popularly known as Tashilimphu Monastery. The section from Lhasa to Shigatse is around271 kilometers and it takes 5 hours’ drive.

26 August 2023 Day 06: Morning take breakfast and drive to Saga via Lhatse. The journey today passing 2 high passes with fine view of country side in Tibet. Shigatse to Lhatse is 160KM road able distance and takes 3 hours. We do stop for Lunch. After lunch towards Saga, here divide 2 roads and one goes to New Tingri way to Everest Base camp and another road goes to Saga directly which is we are fallowing the sandy and rocky land Tibet. Other thinks like Lake, nomad chasing thousands of Yaks and Sheep grazing grass on the way Saga Bazaar. Lhatse to Saga is 300KM and takes 5 hours driving. Reach Saga, check hotel and Overnight Saga, meet Nepali staff and enjoy meal cooking by Monterosa staffs. Everyday meal makes our staff from saga and onward. Lhasa and Shigatse or onward food will be providing pure vegetarian in Nepali restaurant and breakfast will be in serve in hotels.

27 August 2023 Day 07: Saga Bazaar, we move forward passing Dongba, Prayang and reach to the adjoining point of Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra is basically formed from the amalgamation of two rivers: One, flowing from Gangdici river of Himalayan Range and other is Tima Yangjong River flowing from Tibetan Himalayan Ranges and flow through Saga, Shigatse and other places at Tibet and ultimately gets mixed into the Gulf of Bengal.

Here we stop our van or bus and have our lunch. After lunch, driving continues, we reach at Hor near the holy Lake Manasarovar observing beautiful scenes and naked hills. From here, we can have the fantastic view of Manasarovar Lake, Mount Gurlamnadata and Kailash Parbat. This Manasarovar Lake circumambulation is of total 102 km distance. According to the local people, it takes three days to circumambulate for local residents but it takes 5 to 7 days for the tourists or pilgrims by walking. This is the place called Hor (name of place) and from here the circumambulation of Manasarovar Lake begins. We should travel via Blue Bus organized by Nangri Tourism Board from Hor to round Manasarovar Lake and further. It is strictly compulsory to travel by Blue Bus while circumambulating Manasarovar Lake. Its route starts from Hor and extends up to Chiu Monastery, Darchen, Yam Dwar and come back hor.

We carry hot lunch boxes and on the way stop somewhere and take Lunch. We will make a half complete rotation of Manasarovar Lake in about 2 hours. You can see 8 of Buddhist monasteries during the circumambulation and finally reach top hills and same time you can see Rakshas Lake and Manasarovar Lake.

Manasarovar Lake
Manasarovar Lake, also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meter above sea level. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and Sarovar means Lake. It has held deep spiritual influence and wide religious values among Hindus & Buddhists. Making round of the Lake and taking a holy bath in it is believed to purge one’s soul from sins and the body from sickness. Ancient Hindu scriptures indicate this Lake as a must visit place for someone who wants to attain salvation - the highest level of achievement in Hindu religion. The cascading waves of the Lake in the wind look very charming.

As described in Ramayana, it is said that the person who moves around the Manasarovar Lake and baths with its pure water, reaches the heaven directly after death. Similarly, it is written that the person, who drinks the water of this lake, recognizes the “Shivalok” the palace of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parbat is situated about 58km. far in the north from Manasarovar Lake. Brahmaputra River flows from eastward of the Manasarovar Lake. So, many people who want to visit Kailash Parbat and Manasarovar Lake at least once in their life. According to Hindu traditional hearsay, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati take bath each day at 2 AM to 4 AM in this Lake as well as stars also come for bath in Manasarovar Lake. It is said that pilgrims who stay at this place at night; they can lively watch the God there. Mainly it is believed that people can see or visit the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the night of full moon. This Manasarovar Lake covers a very large area that is pure place, it is mentioned in Hindu religious books that all the Hindus must reach there at least once in their life time.

Rakshas Tal (Demon King Ravana Lake) Sarovar
This lake is named on the basis of Hindu traditional story. Hindu people believe that carnivorous monsters are hiding into the dark water. On the basis of this belief, people called it Rakshas Tal and stay away from this lake believing it as the symbol of dark and destructive power.

According to the traditional religious story, the water of this lake is poisonous and fatal. So, to replace the poisonous water of this lake a tunnel was made from Manasarovar Lake. The pure water of this lake and a golden fish was sent in this lake. Late, this fish was found alive. From it, people’s negative attitude towards the lake changed and they started to go nearer to it but they still don’t drink the water.

According to Hindu mythology, in Treta Yug the monster Ravana has made Lord Shiva happy meditating in this Lake. Rachhes Lake lies in the west to Manasarovar Lake. It is situated at an altitude of 4,540meter above the sea level. In Manasarovar Lake, there are many birds including ducks but in Rakshas Lake there are no any birds at all.

Mount Kailash
The Scared religious place, Kailash Parbat is located on the height of 6714meters above sea level. This region is supposed to be the most pure religious place. It is supposed to be the central part of the world and origin of the world before the origin of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kailash Parbat is glorified in the holy books like Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to the ancient Asian stories, the civilization is incomplete without the description of Kailash Parbat.

Kailash Parbat is located in Tibet. Scientific research of this region is not satisfactory. This religious Parbat is extended from Brahmaputra in the east to Karakoram in the west.

Different religious groups like Shaiba, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon-Po are respecting Kailash equally, though they explained it differently. In the Shaiba and Buddhist traditional literature, Kailash is described as the part of Sumeru which is supposed to be the center of the world. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati as per Hindus. Buddhist respects it in the name of Kang Rimpoche. Buddhists have accepted Kailash and Manasarovar as great natural Mandala. Mandala for them is the means of respect and salvation. Jains worship as Aspada for this isolated peak. The founding father of this religion Rishavadev had got spiritual salvation in the same place. There are various logics to claim this Parbat as sacred. This isolated Parbat is also source to big rivers like, Yarlung Janbo, Brahmaputra, Satlaj, Indus and Karnali. The total periphery of Mount Kailash is 53 km and pilgrims should walk 38 km within 3 days and if add Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) tour than it will be 4 days kora. As described in Hindu myth, a person who moves around the Kailash Parbat, will be free from all the sins made in life time. If they move round the Parbat for 108 times, they directly get Nirvana. It is also said that a person who moves Nandi once, he/she gets return as equal of moving round the Kailash for 13 times.

Kailash Parvat is regarded as the form of Lord Shiva and the water flowing from its snowy tip is worshipped as holy river Ganges. Mount Kailash can be observed more beautifully from the side of this Monastery. Observing from Dirapuk, Mount Kailash is seen in between Mount Manjushree at right side and Mount Bajrapani at left side.

River Ganges, originated from Mount Kailash meets Lachhu River and gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. Every river formed from Kailash Himalayan Ranges gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. The river formed from the junction of Rakshas Lake is called Karnali. Water from Rakshas Lake escapes via Karnali River but water of Manasarovar is stored in the form of Lake.

28 August 2023 Day 08: Darchen to Yam Dwar & Dirapuk: This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama/Kora. Morning drive to Yam Dwar and start walking to Dirapuk (4890 meters/11 kilometers). We do start for Kailash circumambulation [kora] Circuit/Round/Parikrama from Yam Dwar. It takes 20 minutes for Blue bus to reach there as it is at the distance of only 6km. This place is also known as Yam Dwar. Getting off from the bus at Yam Dwar, all the pilgrims are offering to Lord Shiva. Then, we moved round the Yam Dwar for three times. According to Hindu religion, this place is known as the Gate of the God of Death (Yam Dwar). Yam Dwar build shape of temple. Inside 3 bell hanging and its call Barma, Vishnu and Maheshowar. This temple make 3 time circuit enter inside of door. Belling and get out and continue walking or riding pony to Dirapuk first day of Parikrama. (Journey on foot begins from Yam Dwar) Physically disable pilgrims distantly pay homage to Kailash Parbat and return to Darchen because the visit of Yam Dwar is believed to get equally religious gain as they do for Kailash Parbat itself. This path/trail is somehow busy with pilgrims, horses, local porters, yaks and Nepali workers.

After 3 hours long walking along the riverside path we stopped for our lunch sport. Kailash Parbat is can be see clearly from here. Below the Parbat we can see a big stone in the shape of elephant. It is believed that god Indra rides on it. After 2 hours long walk we can reach to Dirapuk. There is a Dirapuk Monastery situated on the edge of Lha Chhu River. The name of this place is given from the name of Monastery itself. This Monastery is located on the height of 4900m. above sea level. The scene of Kailash from here is like the heaven. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive at Dirapuk from Yam Dwar riding on the horse or on their foot every day.

Here some Yatri prefer to take pony & local porter for the 3 days. (If you would like to take pony and porter, you should tell the Tibetan guide in advance for arrangement. This day, today have to walk continuously for about 5 to 6 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment and your bags. From Dirapuk, you can see north face of Mt. Kailash very closed, overnight stay at Dirapuk mud house/ guesthouse.

29 August 2023 Day 09: After breakfast, Pilgrims walk for 4 hours (6kms) from Dirapuk to touch the feet of Mount Kailash which is known as Charan Sparsh. They feel like they have been blessed by Lord Shiva by actually touching the base of Kailash Mountain. Pilgrims offer Pooja and seek blessing from lord Shiva. While returning back, takes around one and half hour to 2 hours and it is day tour / Yatra from Dirapuk.

“Charan” means “feet” and “Sparsh” means “to touch”. Together they meaning to touch one are feet”. It has been a tradition since time immemorial to touch the feet of Kailash Parbat. There is a scientific basis to “Charan Sparsh”. Since the human body is releasing vibrations touching the feet which encourages flow of energy and blessings, happiness and successful life. This exchange of energy gives one vigor, self-confidence and contentment. One experiences an inner glow. The blessings received after “Charan Sparsh” is like invisible amour. They motivate and give strength.

30 August 2023 Day 10: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk. Today is very crucial day as we have to pass Dolma La or Dorma La Pass, which is 5636 meters above the sea level, the weather in unpredictable in Dolma La Pass with the risk of snowstorms some times. So we need to try to start our journey morning as early as possible. On route we pass Lakes Ganesh Kund, Gauri Kund. Climb down the pass to Shapje Datok and onwards to Zuthulpuk monastery. Stay overnight at a mud house.

GANESH KUND (SAROVAR)
About 45 minutes before to reach to Dolma La Pass 5636m. (Kailash circuit) on right hand side of the walking trail, there is holy Ganesh Kund. It is 15 minute away from walking trail. The shape of the Kund looks like lord Ganesh where he bathes.

THE LEGEND OF GAURI KUND
Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma, according to its mythology there is story about Gauri Kund or Parvati Kund which has been mentioned in the legend of Shiva Purana. The Puran says that Gauri Sarovara is for purify and compassion, it purifies the mind, body and speech of Kailash Yatri. So almost all the Yatri of Kailash Manasarovar tour include their tour program.

This Gauri Kund is for holy bath to Goddess Parvati Mata where Gauri Mata had acquired her beloved son Ganesh, she had molded a picture of her son Ganesh from cleaning agent frothing on her body and resuscitates it. She placed Ganesh at the path to stop unknown to enter during her holy deep, at the same time Lord Shiva came to his residence Mt Kailash but Ganesh ji didn't recognize then Lord Shiva became furious and cuts off the kids head then Mata Parvati despairing stricken by seeing it and requested to Lord Shiva that child need to be brought again to the life restored so Parvati had her son back. This real story not only fascinates Kailash tour Yatri.

THE MEANING OR SIGNIFICANCE TO VISIT GAURI KUND.
The large number of Kailash Yatri visit this holy Kund during their Parikrama or Kora to purify their minds, body and speech by splashing the Jala on their heads. They offer TARPANA and Jala (holy water) to their ancestors to have peace in the heaven. Many of them bring holy water from the Kund to their home.

WHERE IS THE GAURI KUND LOCATED?
After crossing steep descends of Dolma La pass, the highest pass during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra tour, the round turquoise colored round shaped GAURI KUND is located at 5608 m above the sea level but walking trail has not yet made, have to walk on massif Rock.

31 August 2023 Day 11: Walking to Chongdo about 3 hours and drive to Darchen and while rest and continue drive to Manasarovar Lake. Pilgrims is not allowed taking holy dip into the Lake Manasarovar from 2018. Our staff put big tent for bath inside of tent by Manasarovar holy water. Staff will put drum inside water. After bath, pilgrimage offer Tarpan / holy water offering, flowers, money to the God and splashing water among each other with much joy and enthusiasm. Will be preparing for worship and Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, Aarati, chanting Shiva mantra by Nepal Braman Pandit which is providing our company Monterosa Treks and Expedition. All the pilgrims can do prey for Lord Shiva and reciting the names of their ancestral gods, performing Hawan (offering grains mixed with butter to the fire) in the name of gods, in order to relieve themselves from any kind of sins which they might have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake

01 September 2023 Day 12: Drive from Manasarovar Lake to Saga Bazaar. Overnight in Saga.

02 September 2023 Day 13: Morning take breakfast and drive to New Tingri via old Tingri. Drive to New Tingri, one the way you can see PekhuTso, a beautiful highland Lake as well as Salt Lake (Nunilo Tal). Reach New Tingri, check the hotel and Overnight in New Tingri. Lunch will be one the way. It is 325 Km of distance.

03 September 2023 Day 14: Next day early morning drive to Everest Base camp. Everest base camp mount Kailash tour is real Tibet Journey. Highway and head out towards Everest Base Camp. Drive over Pang La (5,120m) and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and snow caped Himalayas. Drive continue to Rongbuk.

The Rongbuk Monastery is located at an altitude of 5000meter from sea level and is dedicated to Guru Padma Sambhava. Enjoy the stunning view of the north face of Mt. Everest, takes a half hour drive further up to reach Everest Base camp (5200m). If permitting from authority of the Tibet Government. Explore the base camp and drive back to New Tingri and then continue the drive to Shigatse. New Tingri and onward food will be providing meal in Nepali restaurants. New Tingri to Everest Base Camp is 100km. and Everest Base camp to Shigatse is 400kilometers total driving road distance.

04 September 2023 Day 15: Drive Shigatse to Lhasa city, Capital of Tibet and it takes 6 / 7-hour drive. Overnight in Lhasa

05 September 2023 Day 16: Morning take breakfast and drive to Gonggar airport for fly to Kathmandu. It will be 1 hour 30-minute flight and arrival Kathmandu airport, pick up from staff of Monterosa Treks and expedition meet you and transfer to hotel. Free day.

06 September 2023 Day 17: Transfer hotel to Kathmandu airport for final departure.

NRIs/ tourists Group joining basis

Potala Palace10 - 14 Persons, Per Person USD 4000 
15 -18Persons, Per Person USD 3895
19 - 21Persons, Per Person USD 3795
22 Persons or more, Per Person USD 3695
Single Room using whole trip Per Person USD 4500
(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner as follow itinerary)

Extra Service if required
Mountain flight / Everest Flight is USD 199 per person

Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit (can be changed any time):
Pony ride during the Parikrama 1 Pony for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 165

Cost Includes

  • Arrival Kathmandu and transfer hotel, welcome drinks, briefing
  • Visit to Pasupatinath & Budhanilkantha (Sleeping lord Vishnu)
  • Holy tour Kailash briefing Mt. Kailash Manasarovar tour /Yatra
  • 3 nights' hotel in Kathmandu (double- bed room sharing basis)
  • Pashupatinath3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) pure vegetarian meal
  • Fly to Gonggar airport, drive to Lhasa city (90km) from airport
  • Guest house, mud house in Kailash & Mansarovar tour /Yatra  
  • Provide sleeping bag / jacket Kailash (returnable after the trip)
  • Tibetan guide, Nepali leader fluent speak in English language
  • Chef cook-who can prepare Indian dishes as your requirement
  • Cook helper and support Nepali staff (assist. guides) Kailash
  • 5-star hotel using in Kathmandu, van / Hiace for whole tour  
  • Support truck for carrying food, equipment, staff from Kerung
  • Lhasa-Saga, vegetarian food will be providing local restaurant
  • Yak and yak man for round/Parikrama/ Kora Kailash Yatra/tour
  • Gamow bag (life saving device in case of altitude sickness)
  • Oxygen cylinder, Mask-Regulator-Kailash tour for emergency
  • Basic first - aid - kit box, altitude sickness medicine Dimox
  • Life and medical travel insurance for Nepali Mt. Kailash staff
  • Duffel bag and certificate of Kailash tour certificate if required
  • We do arrangement special Hawan (firewood) Mansarovar

Cost Excludes

  • Personal expenses for Kailash tour
  • Rescue jeep any expenses if require
  • Personal equipment for Kailash tour
  • KailashNepal visa and re-entry Nepal visa
  • Tips for guide, staff, drivers in Tibet
  • Additional any cost for the Yatra tour

Packing list for Kailash Yatra

  • Small pack bag -3 days Kailash round
  • Enough warm clothing for Kailash tour
  • First aid box (medicine, minor injuries)
  • Any regular medicines that you taking
  • Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, brush
  • Drinking water bottle for Kailash tour 
  • Thermos flask for hot water (2 litters)
  • Sport shoes good for walking, gloves
  • Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs)-tour
  • Wool /Thermal underwear for Kailash
  • Shirt. pants which easier - doing Kora
  • Sunglasses, Sun lotion / cold cream
  • Torch light, rain coat /Umbrella 3 days
  • Some suites-candy-chocolates, sweets 

Tour Cancelation Policy

  • Cancellation made up to 30 days before the trip departure will incur a 25% fee of the total trip cost
  • Cancellation made up to 7 days before the trip departure will incur a 50% fee of the total trip cost
  • Cancellation made less than 1 week before departure/upon arrival in KTM will be imposed full price

Hotel in Nepal
Mt Kailash TourKathmandu: 5 Star Deluxe Hotel Radisson, Crown Plaza or Similar
(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner as follow itinerary)

Hotels in Tibet
Lhasa Tibet: 5 star Shangri - La or Hotel Lhasa (Full Meals)
Shigatse: 5 star Gesar Hotel New Building (full meals)
Saga: 4 star Western Post, Hotel Mulinsen or Similar
Manasarovar Lake: Guest house or mud houses
Darchen: 4 star Kailash Himalayan
Dirapuk: Normal guest house (Parikrama first day)
Zuthulpuk: Normal guest house (very basic) (Parikrama second day)
New Tingri: Tingri roof of the World Grand hotel or similar
(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner as follow itinerary)

Note: Manasarovar Lake, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk only dormitory room available as well as basic toiletry / toilet.

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