Kailash via Lhasa

Our Kailash Mahatirtha Yatra to the forbidden kingdom begins with a sweeping flight to Lhasa- "Roof of the World". Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world, a towering 3,760 meters on the banks of the Lhasa River. In Lhasa, you will be visiting interesting places like the busy markets of Barkhor, Jokhong Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Temple monasteries, and Potala Palace, official residence of Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetans.

Lhasa is also good for acclimatised with climate and culture. After Lhasa our Kailash Mahatirtha Yatra proceeds further through the famed city of Gyantse, Shigatse and finally reach Mt.Kailash. Mt. Kailash is a compelling, dome-shaped peak, rising above a desolately beautiful 13,000 ft plateau of rainbow-coloured rocks. It is holiest of all holy peaks revered by millions of Hindus, Jain and Buddhists as the abode of Lord Shiva. This peak is the earthly manifestation of Mount Sumeru or Meru, as it is also known. Sumeru is believed to be the axis of the universe. All these factors make this mountain a very special spot in this universe enshrined with great grandeur.

This Kailash Mahatirth Yatra ends with a holy pilgrimage walk around Mt. Kailash and holy dip at Lake Mansarovar. You will be driven back to Kathmandu via the Tibet-Nepal frontier town of Zhangmu and Kodari with enchanting views of Tibetan valley across the high Himalayas.

Day 01      Assemble in Delhi.
Day 02      Obtain Tibet Visa in Delhi.
Day 03      Arrive Kathmandu O/N Hotel.
Day 04      Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu O/N Hotel
               Visit to Pasupathinath and Boudhanath
Day 05      Fly to Lhasa.
Day 06      Sightseeing of Lhasa.
Day 07      Sightseeing of Lhasa.
Day 08      Drive to Gyantse.
Day 09      Drive to Shigatse.
Day 10      Drive to Larze.
Day 11      Drive to Saga.
Day 12      Drive to Paryang.
Day 13      Drive to Mansarovar.
Day 14      Rest and acclimatisation day.
Day 15      Drive to Darchen.
Day 16      Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 17      Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 18      Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 19      Drive to Maylum-La.
Day 20      Drive to Paryang.
Day 21      Drive to Saga.
Day 22      Drive to Nyalam.
Day 23      Drive to Dhulikhel.
Day 24      Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 25      Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 26           Depart Kathmandu.

Extension:

Extension trips can be arranged for Private Itinerary Groups only.

a) Tirthapuri Hot Spring and small kora around the spring

b) Astha Parbat

Our Departure Dates 2003 (Ex Delhi):

29 April – 24 May 2005 (full moon – 16 May)

27 May – 21 June 2005 (full moon – 14 June)

1 July – 26 July 2005 (full moon – 13 July)

29 July – 23 August 2005 (full moon – 12 August)
26 August – 20 September 2005 (full moon – 10 September)