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01
Depart for Nepal
Fly to Kathmandu.
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02
Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu airport to start the tour to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Assisted transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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03
Kathmandu - Manakamana Temple (1,320m)
Today drive to Gorkha District to visit Manakamana Temple located 1,302 meters above the sea level overlooking the river valleys in the south. It is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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04
Kathmandu City Tour - Swayambhunath – Durbar Square - Patan - Nagarkot (2,175m)
Today visit Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. They are holy because Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom and learning was raising the hill which the stupa stands on, later drive towards one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site-Kathmandu Durbar Square, visit Svayambhu Mahachaitya, Kasthamandap, Gaddhi Baithak, Kumari Ghar and Hunuman Dhoka Durbar Square. After lunch head towards Nagarkot via Patan, historically Patan is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara and is in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley which is a new metropolitan city of Nepal. Overnight stay in Nagarkot.
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05
Nagarkot - (2,175m)
After breakfast day at leisure to climatize and take a short hiking trek (optional). Nagarkot offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of the place makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists. It is located 2,175meters above the sea level. Overnight in Nagarkot.
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06
Nagarkot - Bhaktapur – Boudhanath Stupa - Pashupatinath Temple
courtyards and old city centre in Nepal and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, wood, metal and stone artworks. Afternoon arrival in Kathmandu, have your Yatra briefing after lunch. Later head for sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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07
Kathmandu - Lhasa (3,650m)
After breakfast get transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to board the flight to Lhasa, Tibet. On arrival at Gonggar Airport- Lhasa, transfer to the hotel in Lhasa, approximately 2Hrs drive. Spend the first day free to acclimatize with the altitude as Kathmandu is at 1300 meters above sea level and Lhasa is at 3650 meters. Spend the night in Lhasa.
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08
Lhasa - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - Potala Palace
Today visit The Jokhang Temple, this temple has undergone massive additions and reconstructions since the 7th century and particularly during the reign of 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. While parts of the existing temple structure date from earlier times, most of the murals are from the 18th and 19th centuries and few statues (with the not able exception of the Joyo Sakyamuni) are older than the 1980's. The Jokhang is the most celebrated temple in Tibet. Because the temple is not controlled by a sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It attracts adherents of all the sects as well as followers of Bon-Po, Tibet's indigenous religion. This cumulative focusing of intention and love has charged the Jokhang with an enormously powerful field of sanctity. Later continue to visit Lhasa's Barkhor Street. The street circles the Jokhang Temple has been an essential pilgrim route since the foundation of the temple. Buddhist pilgrims can be seen throughout the day and night walking or prostrating themselves clockwise along Barkhor Street spinning their prayer wheels and chanting sutras. There is more to Barkhor Street than just a place for pilgrims to walk. Barkhor Street, often called the "Window of Tibet" is famous for its shopping. The tour continues to visit the famous Potala Palace (from Outside), the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. Late visit, Norbulingka Palace, Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalai Lama. This Norbulingka Jewel Park was the Dalai Lama’s summer palace; it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo. The Khamsum Zilnon is a very eye-catching building behind the main gate. It was originally a Han style pavilion and later changed into a theatre where the Dalai Lamas watched Tibetan opera. Tsokyil Potrang is a group of buildings on water. Dalai Lamas used to read in a hall of the palace. In 1922, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama began to build his Golden Lingka and Chensel Potrang, which is located at the back of the woods. The palace was heavily painted with murals, which bear strong Han characteristics. Overnight in Lhasa.
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09
Lhasa - Drive to Shigatse (3900m)-210Km/Driving 5/6Hrs
After breakfast drive to Shigatse which is the second largest city of Tibet. Later, (time permitting) visit Tashillunpo Monastery, built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama the Tashillunpo Monastery in Shigatse is a very important monastery in China as it is known as seat of the Panchan Lama, also one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa (yellow hat sect). Overnight in Shigatse.
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10
Shigatse - Drive to Saga (4350m) 450Km
Have early breakfast in your hotel and drive to Saga. The drive is quite long today. On arrival check into Hotel Saga have dinner and overnight stay.
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11
Lake Mansarovar (4560m) - Darchen 500Km
Morning, drive through Paryang (4750 meters above the sea level). Have lunch on the way. Drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with distance view of snow-capped mountains. On this day as the road is quite flat the drive will be comfortable compared to other days. Thereafter drive to Hor Quo (4560 meters above the sea level). Continue driving crossing Mayum La pass (5200 meters above the sea level) today is the day of lifetime, as we will have the first Darshan (sight)of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar. Head towards Darchen, base camp of Mount Kailash. Overnight stay in a Guest House.
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12
Chui Gompa Lake Mansarovar (4560m) - Darchen
This morning have a day trip, we drive for Parikarama of Holy Lake Mansarovar, en route view Rakshas Tal, relax and meditate at Lake Mansarovar, Holy bath and Shiv Sahshtra Namavali Abhishek. After lunch drive to Darchen. Overnight at Darchen.
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13
Drive to Tarboche (2.5Km) - Walk to Dirapuk (4860m) 11Km/5-6Hrs
Today drive approximately 2.5Km to Tarboche (Yam Dwar),the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama First day of Parikraman and the place where you get your option to hire your porters and ponies. Tarboche is also known as the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our guest house at Dirapuk (4860 meters above the sea level) 11Km/5–6Hrs walk. View of Kailash, north and west face. Overnight in Derapuk. (Those not feeling themselves fit to continue Parikarma will drive back to Darchen and wait for the Parikarma group to return after full Parikraman). Overnight in Darchen.
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14
Parikrama - Dolma La Pass (5630m) - Zuthul Phuk (4700m) 22Km/10-11Hrs.
Today is the second day of Parikraman, our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Dolma La, (5,630 meters above the sea level) before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk (4700m) for the overnight stay after 10-11Hrs walk – 22Km.
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15
Zuthulphuk - Darchen Walk 9Km/5Hrs
After breakfast, the winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk 9Km/4-5Hrs. Once we reach the end point of the trek near Darchen, drive to Darchen. (Those who could not do Parikrama would be waiting to welcome other group members at this point). Overnight at Darchen.
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16
Drive to Saga
Drive to Saga. Lunch en route, evening at leisure after Yatra, overnight in Saga.
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17
Drive to Shigatse (7-8Hrs drive)
Drive to Shigatse. Lunch en route, overnight in Shigatse City.
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18
Drive Shigatse to Lhasa (6-7Hrs drive)
Drive Shigatse to Lhasa City. Lunch en route. Overnight in Lhasa City.
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19
Lhasa fly to Kathmandu
Today the day at leisure before flight to Kathmandu for last minute shopping.
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20
Fly back
Fly back with memories of Sacred Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar.
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