Kailash Overland Tour: A 16 Day Itinerary from Kathmandu

Overview

Kailash Overland Tour commences in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, at 1,400m with the city packed with UNESCO-listed heritage sites such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath, you will set on an unforgettable journey. If you want to explore Kathmandu valley and the Kathmandu city, you can spare a day for Tour to UNESCO Heritage Sites.

Drive to Rasuwagadhi border, cross into Tibet (2,950m), and enjoy a winding mountain road with panoramic Langtang Himalaya vistas-an introduction to an unparalleled adventure.

Next, the Kailash Overland Tour proceeds to Kerung, a small Tibetan town at 2,700 meters, which offers acclimatization opportunities and the chance to get used to the altitude, enjoying local Tibetan cuisine.

The road heightens, and further, one travels onto the Tibetan plateau with its arid landscapes, passing Saga at 4,640 meters, where one can enjoy distant views of snow-capped mountains like Shishapangma, at 8,027 meters in your Kailsah Overland Tour.

The most precious highlight of Overland Kailash Tour is arriving at Darchen (4,575m), the gateway to holy Mt. Kailash (6,638m), which is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpo followers.

The three-day circumambulation around Mount Kailash, joining Dirapuk (4,900m) and Dolma La Pass (5,645m), provides spiritual interest and great mountain scenery during Kailash by overland.

In Lake Manasarovar, the highest brackish water lake in the world, at 4,590 meters, enjoy moments of meditation by the calm turquoise waters with Mount Gurla Mandhata standing high at 7,694 meters in Tour to Kailash by Overland.

Overland Tour to Kailash offers Basic guesthouses and shared dormitories provide places for overnight stay, and Tibetan food, along with instant noodles, will be just ideal for such rugged topography.

Kailash Overland Trip will best be experienced during May to September as it will offer moderate climatic conditions with clear mountain vistas.

This 16-day Kailsah tour ends in Kathmandu, leaving you with lifetime memories of spiritual energy, striking landscapes, and immersion in culture which you never experience before.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350m). Meet our tour leader, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

Our team representatives will pick you up from Tribhuvan International

Airport and transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu. A briefing on the

Kailash trek itinerary will be conducted. You will spend the night at the

hotel.

Day 2 : Biometric day in Kathmandu in the Chinese Embassy. Stay in Kathmandu.

After waking up you will have some breakfast and move to the Chinese

Embassy for Biometrics. After all the work is over you will spend the

night in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Rest day, visas obtained. Overnight at a standard hotel.

Your visa will be obtained and after having breakfast you may explore

Kathmandu’s main tourist area Thamel for some time after that return to

the hotel you may have lunch rest for some time have dinner and spend the

night at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 4 : Visit Kathmandu Valley and Visa collection day Overnight at a standard hotel.

Begin the day with a visit to significant temples in Kathmandu, including

Pashupatinath Temple, Gujeshwori Devi, and Sleeping Vishnu Temple.

After the tour, return to the hotel. We will collect the visa and start to

prepare for your upcoming Kailash tour. Spend the night at a hotel in

Kathmandu.

Day 5 : Drive from Kathmandu Border Timmure (3560m) 135km, 6 to 7 hours’ drive. Overnight at a hotel.

Start the day early with a drive to the China Border Timmure travel by a

reserved tourist bus. Lunch will be provided en route. After a long but

scenic journey, you'll arrive at Timmure. you will stay in a comfortable

hotel.

Day 6 : Drive from Timmure to Kerung

You will have breakfast early in the morning and proceed to the

immigration checkpoint, where your Chinese visas will be checked after

that you will drive for one hour and reach Kerung.

Day 7 : Acclimatization day at Kerung.

This day is set aside for acclimatization to the higher altitude, and you'll

spend the whole day in Kerung and spend the night in a cozy hotel in

Kerung.

Day 8 : Drive to Saga (230KM – 6 HOURS) 4450M. Overnight at a hotel

Depart Kerung after breakfast and begin the journey to Saga. A packed

lunch will be provided on the way. You'll traverse the stunning Lalungla

Pass, situated at 16,000 feet, and catch sight of Paigu-tso Lake and the

Brahmaputra River. The night will be spent in a comfortable hotel in Saga.

Day 9 : Drive from Saga to Manasarovar (4,560m), 6 to 7 hours’ drive. Meeting 2 groups and travel together. Overnight at guesthouse.

Following breakfast, the drive will take you to the majestic Manasarovar

Lake. This day is particularly special as you'll have the chance to witness

the holy Mt. Kailash and the breathtaking Manasarovar Lake.

The journey will pass through the Mayumula Pass at an elevation of

17,000 feet. Lunch will be provided en route. Enjoy a bus ride along the

Lake's coastline for a Parikrama (circumambulation) experience. The night

will be spent in a guest house by the lake.

Day 10 : Drive from Manasarovar to Darchen (4550m), 40km, an hour's drive. Overnight at guesthouse.

Begin your day with a special puja (ritual) and a holy dip in Manasarovar

Lake. Then, you will drive to Darchen and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 11 : Trek from Darchen to Dirapuk (4,950m), 18km walk. Overnight at guesthouse.

After an early breakfast, you will trek to Dirapuk from Darchen around the

walk of 18km from Darchen. After reaching Dirapuk you will stay at the

guesthouse.

Day 12 : Trek from Dirapuk to Zutulpuk (4,850m), 20km walk. Overnight at guesthouse.

Wake up early, have breakfast, and start the trek, which is considered the

most challenging and sacred day of the pilgrimage tour. Cross the Dolmala

pass at an altitude of 5600 m and worship Gaurikunda(Parvati kunda)

leaving behind symbolic offerings. Descend to the banks of the Lham-chu

Khir River, following the river until reaching Khando Sangam la. Dinner

will be provided at the guest house. Spend the night in Zuthulpuk.

Day 13 : Trek to Chasang From Zutulpuk drive to Darchen and drive to Saga. Overnight at hotel.

After an early breakfast at the guest house, and started to trek from

Zutulpuk to Chasang which is about 7km of walk and after that, we will

drive to Darchen which is about 5km. After reaching Darchen you will

have lunch and start a drive to Saga from Darchen while driving you will

see a beautiful scene.

Day 14 : Drive from Saga to Kerung (Tibet-Nepal border). Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast in Saga, drive back to Kerung, which will take

approximately 3 hours. Dinner will be provided at the hotel. You will

spend the night in Kerung.

Day 15 : Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu, 125km (Cross TibetNepal border and drive to Kathmandu). 6 to 7 hours’ drive. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Kerung before beginning the drive back to

Kathmandu, a journey lasting about 7 to 8 hours. Lunch will be served in

Trishuli, and you'll spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu

Day 16 : Final transfer to the international airport for the flight back Home

Following breakfast at the hotel, check out, and our office representative

will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

Inclusions

What is included?

Tibet Group visa and travel permit fee.
Stay in Kathmandu for 4 Nights with Veg meal.
Boarder stay for one Night with Veg Meal.
Duffel bag and Down Jackets will be provided by
All transportation by bus.
10 Nights’ accommodation in Tibet using nice guest house.
Service of our trekking equipment and sherpa staff.
Kathmandu Temple Tours.
Arrival and departure transfer.
All Trekking and camping equipment including Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.
Certificate will be provided after the completion of Kailash tour.
First Aid Kit

What isn't included?

Yak, Porter, and Horse for personal use.
Using extra nights at the Hotel except as mentioned on the itinerary.
Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs because of partition from the
main group or serious health condition.
Any International flight.
Extra Night accommodation in Kathmandu.
Any extra transportation/Accommodation/visa cancelation charge (who
separate from the main group and early return)

Trip Info

Do & don’t for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:

Here are some of the travel tips for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra that one

must consider before commencing the journey.

Things One Must Do:

✓ Do pack some eatables like mint, chocolates, glucose, etc. ✓ Before the

yatra, indulge in some physical fitness exercises like aerobics, yoga,

etc.

✓ Carry warm woolen clothes like caps, warm thermals, jackets, gloves,

etc.

✓ Do carry good sunglasses and sunblock to avoid sunburn. Check out the

weather of Kailash Mansarovar

✓ While doing Kailash Parikrama don’t rush and maintain a steady pace

when you walk.

✓ Take rough & strong bags and only the things that you may require

during the trek. Do carry a duffel bag.

✓ Make sure to keep the required IDs throughout the tour.

✓ Being part of a team, remember to maintain the team spirit and walk in

a group. Help your team member in case of emergency/need.

Things One Shouldn’t Do:

❖ Don’t travel if you are suffering from medical ailments like asthma,

high blood pressure, breathing problems, etc.

❖ Do not sleep with your shoes/boots on.

❖ Do not carry luggage or extra clothes with you.

❖ Avoid drinking or smoking.

❖ Don’t neglect food and drink lots of water

❖ Don’t Carry any books related to the Dalai Lama.

Trip code
Package name	Kailash Overland Tour
Duration	16
Max. elevation	4950 m
Level	MODERATE
Transportation	4WD Jeep
Accomodation	Best Available Tourist Standard Hotel
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	Kathmandu- Mansorabar-Kathmandu
Cost	USD 2,495 per person

Kailash Overland Tour

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