MT. KAILASH TOUR AND MANSAROVER: Journey to the center of universe

Tour No NTT / TBT / 09
(Seventeen Days)

This tour offers one of the most fascinating center of geological epicene, center of oriental religion and philosophy and the alternate pilgrimage. It is truly one of the last frontiers for discovery and exploration. It is the abode of lord Shiva and his divine consort Parvati. It expounds the philosophy of Purusha & Prakriti- Shiva & Shakti. The radian silvery summit is the throne of truth wisdom of bliss-Sachidanandam. This is heart of Indian Philosophy & Civilization and the grand Mansarover reflects the total Indian Consciousness.



DAY 01
Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02
Kathmandu:-AM: half day sightseeing.PM:- Kailash briefing. O/N at Hotel.

Day 03
Drive Kathmandu to Nyalamu (3800 m) -165 km,8hours. O/NT at Hotel Snowlion.

Day 04
Drive Nyalamu to Paigutso (4850 m) -221 km . 7-8hours camp.

Day 05
Drive Paigutso to Saga (4640 m) -115 kms . 6-7hrs camp.

Day 06
Drive Saga to Paryang (4540 m) -185 kms . 7- 8hrs camp.

Day 07
Drive Paryang to Darchen (4700 m) -290 kms, 7-8hrs. O/NT at the guest house/ camp.

Day 08
Start Kailash Parikrama trek to Dira Puk (4909 m) -18 kms . 6-7hrs camp.

Day 09
Continue Parikrama over Domala Pass (5650 m) to Zuthul Puk -22 kms . 7-8hrs camp.

Day 10
End Kailash Parikrama near Darchen (4700 m) -14 kms . 3-4hrs.Drive to Lake Mansarover (4520 m) camp.

Day 11
Full day excursion to Lake Mansarover. Camp.

Day 12
Drive from Lake Mansarover to Paryang (4540 m) -277 kms . 7-8hrs.camp.

Day 13
Drive from Paryang to Saga (4840 m) -185 kms . 8hrs. camp.

Day 14
Drive from Saga to Paigutso (4850 m) -115 kms . 6-7hrs.camp.

Day 15
Drive from Paigutso to Nyalamu (22200 m) -221kms . 7-8hrs.O/NT at Hotel Snowlion.

Day 16
Drive from Nyalamu to Kathmandu. 165kms. 5-6hrs overnight at Hotel.

Day 17
Departure transport to airport.


Kailash Departure Dates

April 23 rd Sunday
May 09th Tuesday & May 25th Thursday
June 10th Saturday & June 27th Tuesday
July 13th Thursday & July 29th Saturday
August 15th Tuesday & August 31st Thursday
September 17th Sunday & September 09th Saturday
October 03rd Tuesday & October 17th Tuesday




Minimum                            08 pax
Cost per person INRS         50000
For Foreigner                     US$ 1380

Cost Includes

Kathmandu side: Arrival & Departure Transportation, Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, 3 night Hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast.

Tibet side: Accommodation on twin sharing basis at guest house and two-men tent during camping, Sherpa staff, freshly cooked full board vegetarian meals, dinning & toilet tents, Japanese land cruisers (4 WD) and support trucks, English speaking Tibetan Guide, monastery entrance fees, Kailash permit, normal Tibet/China Visa fee and Oxygen.

Cost Excludes

Travel Insurance, extra cost in the event of land slide for hiring porterage or arranging additional transportation and expenses of personnel nature and emergency rescue, etc.

Booking terms, conditions and visa arrangements

Confirmed reservation should reach us one month prior to departure date along with INRS 5000 non-refundable deposit per person. Explore Nepal RICHA TOURS & TRAVEL will process visa for you.
A clear photocopy of your passport and the following details are required:

  1. Name in full as in passport
  2. Sex
  3. Date of birth
  4. Profession
  5. Nationality
  6. Passport No

Tour Cancellation

There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation 3 weeks prior to tour departure date, 50% to weeks prior to tour departure date no refund thereafter.

No refund for no shows and delay arrivals whatsoever reason.

Important pre-Departure Information

Since we are traveling in the most remote part of the world. Most of the time we will be away from modern civilization. We most be well equipped. The group will overnight in trekking style camps, (except in Nyalamu & Darchen Hotel is provided), which includes accommodation in two persons tents; mattress and sleeping bag will be provided. Dinner and breakfast will be served in a large dinning tent. The dinning tent is our meeting place and reading room, toilet tent will be put up nearby. Bed tea will be served in your tent as a wake up call at around 8AM(Chinese time). Hot breakfast will be set at dinning tent. Once Sherpa team packs- up the equipment we are ready to move at around 11AM. A light pack lunch will be served at daytime. Staffs will set-up the camp and cook will serve tea at around 6PM and dinner will be at 9PM.

Please remember following points

Rest, relax- do not exert; do not be exited, reduce talking, walk slowly- adopt one third of your normal speed and space, keep your load light, do not exercise, breath slowly and long, whenever you feel uncomfortable just stop: rest and relax, ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments, Observe silence with a smile, remember- never go too high too fast, avoid smoking and alcohol- drugs or intoxicants, consume plenty of liquid (3 Lt. Per day); never proceed with an empty stomach.