Mt. Kailash (Kang Rimpoche), situated in the Western region of Tibet, has been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bonpos for thousands of years. For Hindus it is the place where the Lord Shiva is residing and for Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos it is the center of the Universe. This tour includes rigorous overland driving enjoying enchanting nature. During this tour apart from few days you will stay in guest house/ lodges. In fact this is the perfect way to experience pilgrimage tour to Mt Kailash and Holy Mansarovar Lake.
Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International airport. Transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the tour program. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Half day Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Briefing and preparation for trip. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Kodari After immigration formalities drive to Nyalam (3900m). Overnight at Guest House.
Day 04: Nyalam. Full day rest day for acclimatization. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05: Drive Nyalam to Saga (4300 m), approx. 230 kms. Overnight at Guest House/ Tented Camp.
Day 06: Drive Saga to Prayang (4540m), approx. 260 kms. Overnight at Guest House/ Tented Camp.
Day 07: Drive 265km to Mansarovar (4530m) stay at Horchu. Overnight at Guesthouse/Tented Camp.
Day 08: Start a morning pleasant drive around Lake Mansarovar (30km) reaching Chiu Gompa. Overnight at Guesthouse/ Tented Camp.
Day 09: Drive to Darchen base camp of Kailash. Overnight at Guest House/ Tented Camp.
Day 10: Commence trek/Parikarma to Dira-puk. Approx. 16 kms. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 11: Proceed to Zutul-phuk via Dolmala pass (5800m).Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Trek Down to Darchen (10km), after lunch, continue drive to Prayang. Overnight at Guest House/ Tented Camp.
Day 13: Drive to Saga. Overnight lodge stay/ Tented Camp.
Day 14: Drive Saga to Nyalam. Overnight at lodge stay/ Tented Camp.
Day 15: Drive to Zhangmu, after completing Chinese immigration and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport to connect flight for onward journey.
Do I need a visa to enter Nepal?
All foreign nationals, except Indian citizens, need visas to enter Nepal. You get Nepalese visa from Nepalese Embassy or consulate in your home country.
Can I get a VISA on arrival at Kathmandu airport?
Yes, you can obtain your entry visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival.
What do I need to get my visa?
You need a valid passport, two passport size photos and the visa fee.
How much should I pay for visa?
Visa Valid for Fee
15 days US$ 25
30 days US$ 40
90 days US$ 100
Where are we received after arrive at Kathmandu airport?
You are met just outside the arrival lounge of the Kathmandu International airport by our officer.
How do I identify your Officer?
Our officer can be identified easily. They are standing with your name play card. After meeting you are taken to our private vehicle then transfer to the hotel. He also helps you in the hotel check in formalities.
Do they carry their luggage themselves?
According to airport rule as the visitors can meet our officer only outside the arrival lounge, you have to carry your luggage in the trolleys through the custom lobby up to the exit point on your own. After meeting our officer you can hand over it to him. He takes care of your luggage till your check in at the hotel.
What type of vehicles are used for transfer and sightseeing?
We use private vehicles for your airport transfer and sightseeing. The type of vehicle depends upon the number of people in your group. We use car for 1- 2 people, van 3- 6 people, hiace 7- 11 people, coaster 12- 18 people, bus 19- 27 people.
What about accommodations?
We choose accommodation options based on the following criteria: standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. In Kathmandu and Pokhara there are five star levels to standard hotels. Normally we offer accommodation according the type of package you have bought.
How will be our tour guide?
We offer you experienced government license holder tour guide. He has excellent command of English language with broad knowledge of culture, place of the destinations included in your tour.
If our departure flight needs reconfirmation do you assist us?
The onward flight of all our clients are duly reconfirmed by our staff in time and the status is informed to them.
Whom should I contact during their stay in Nepal?
We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.
Travel Insurance
We advise travel insurance to all travelers are interested of trekking in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is walking in the trail (path) of mountains. In mountain areas health treatment facilities are not standard. There are less available of good hospitals and doctors. So if in case the trekker suffers from severe sickness, he should bring to Kathmandu by helicopter for better treatment. And the helicopter charter fare is expensive in Nepal. If you have already travel insurance, your money will be saved.
When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. We Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventures Pvt. Ltd. shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects.
We also let you know that Nepalese Insurance Company does not have travel insurance policy for foreign nationals. They have this policy only for Nepalese citizens. So we advise you do your travel insurance with Insurance Company in your own place.
If in case the insurance company in your place do not have such insurance police you may contact Ihi Bupa, the Insurance Company based in Denmark. They sell such insurance policy to foreigners. You may visit their website: http://global.ihi.com and contact them online. You can buy their policy online.
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