Tibet, Lhasa (3650m.) is the administrative capital of the China’s autonomous region of Tibet. Lhasa is directly connected to Kathmandu by flights. Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Zokhang Temple, Norbulunka are some of the fascinating landmarks of Lhasa. You will spend two days in Lhasa sightseeing all these places and more. Mount Kailash (6714m) situated in China’s autonomous region of Tibet, is perhaps the most sacred peak in the world. Revered as Kang Rimpoche by Tibetans, it is the center of worship for four world faiths: Bon- Po, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jain. Hindu believe it as an abode of Hindu god and goddess, Lord Shiva and Parvati, Buddhist as dwelling of lord Buddha, Jain as a place for liberation of their first saint and Bon-Po as a Pillar of universe and the savior of entire world.
Pilgrims believe circumambulating holy Kailash/ Kangri helps one attain salvation from birth cycle by getting rid of all sins and bad deeds. The complete journey around Mt. Kailash is approximately 53km. Manasarovar Lake, located beside Mount Kailash, is one of the highest wetlands on earth. Referred to as Mapam Yumtso by Tibetans, Manasarovar Lake is where Buddhists believe Lord Buddha meditated to get enlightenment. According to Hindu belief, dipping in this lake rids one from all worldly sins. Situated nearby Manasarovar Lake, is Rakshas Tal which is often known as Lake of demon. Lake of demon is also an important site for travelers.
Ali (Ngari Gunsa) Airport serves is located in Ngari Prefecture in the southwest region of Tibet. At 4274m., Ali Airport is the world's fourth highest commercial airport. Daily flights connect Lhasa directly with Ali. It takes 3 hours to reach Lhasa from Ali airport on a drive. International Flights to Lhasa: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport of Tibet is the largest and most important airport in Tibet with international Airlines like, Air China and Sichuan Airlines operating direct flight on Lhasa - Kathmandu route. During summer, flights are operated once or twice a day.
17 June 2024 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu before 09:00 A.M.
Collect passport, apply visa, evening Aarati in Pashupatinath
18 June 2024 Day 02: Sights Saga, Doleshwor, Boudhanath
Evening briefing Kailash Manasarovar tour in hotel Radisson
19 June 2024 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati, sights in
Gujeswari Saktipith and Jal Narayan in Budhanilkantha, hotel
20 June 2024 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar airport & drive to Lhasa
21 June 2024 Day 05: Drive to airport fly Ali, drive to Manas
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
22 June 2024 Day 06: Hindu rituals & Lunch, drive to Darchen
23 June 2024 Day 07: Drive to Yam Dwar, start walk Dirapuk
24 June 2024 Day 08: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
25 June 2024 Day 09: Trek to Chongdo, drive to Darchen city
26 June 2024 Day 10: Drive to Ali airport, fly Gonggar- Lhasa
Sightseeing in Potala palace & local Market
27 June 2024 Day 11 Drive to airport flight back to Kathmandu
28 June 2024 Day 12 Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure
17 June 2024 Day 01: Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, the staffs of Monterosa Treks and Expedition will receive and escort you to hotel. Every Yatri should reach Kathmandu 09:00 AM or before. We collect passport original and apply Tibet visa in Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. Evening Aarati Darshan in Pashupatinath as well as Aarati holy dance bank of holy river Bagmati front of Pasupatinath temple. Back to hotel and have a vegetarian buffet dinner.
18 June 2024 Day 02: Guided holy sightseeing in Kathmandu valley as follows; Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the one of the tallest Shiva temples in Nepal. It is the second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. Kailash Nath Shiva statue is situated in Sanga, Nepal and about 20 km far from Kathmandu. The statue is 144 feet / 44 m in tallness, and was influenced utilizing copper, zinc, cement and steel
Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwar): Mahadev Temple) for all the Shiva devotees, it is believed that the trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwar Mahadev and Pasupatinath temple. On Aug. 22, 2009, the Doleshwar Mahadev was officially declared as the head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatra. All in the year 2013, after the devastating flood hit the temple of Kedarnath, situated in Uttarkhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were carried out in Doleshwar Temple. The head priest of Kedarnath Temple requested regular prayers that used to be held in the Kedarnath Temple to be held in the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple.
Buddhist Temple in Boudha: Boudhanath stupa is the biggest stupa in Nepal and second largest stupa in the world, it was built in the 5th century with the wisdom eyes of Gautama Buddha for four cardinal directions. Named after its immense stupa, Buddha is a pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devotees stroll around the gleaming white dome and visit nearby monasteries and schools for prayers and seminars. The Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 gompas (Tibetan convent) around Buddha so it is known as little Tibet in Nepal. Since 1979 Boudhanath Stupa has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point. Evening briefing Kailash Manasarovar tour and provide Diamox medicine, Duffel bag, small day bag.
19 June 2024 Day 03: Early in the morning, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pasupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration called Rudra Abhishek, Hawan and Aarati. Seven or 11 Brahmins priests prepare for fire offering Hawan in Pavilion (Mandap) and do Sankalpa Pooja in the beginning followed by Swastibachan (Preaching), Nyas, Rudra preaching and Mahamritunjaya (Death victory) Pooja.
The word ‘Rudra’, meaning ‘Fearful Lord Shiva’ has come from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri, Rudhiryoge Metal. It means there is pain, violence, greed among people on this Earth and we perform religious hymns in praise of
God Shiva so that he escapes people from all these miseries of life and grants justice, good health, prosperity, peace and Salvation. This is why Rudri is done for Peaceful life. During the Kailash tour, visiting Pashupatinath and its worship is the first thing to do for pilgrims. It is believed that worshipping Lord Pashupatinath, doing Aarati grants all kinds of good merits to devotees. This is why the Kailash Tour is believed to be complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. Kailash Manasarovar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites.
Kailash is a pilgrimage even to many Jyothirlinga and Shiva Temples. In this Universe, Humans are superior to Soul, Sages are superior to Humans, Gods are superior to sages and Lord Shiva is superior even to Gods and Kailash is the dwelling place of supreme Lord Shiva. So, every pilgrimage is believed to be incomplete without the Kailash Pilgrimage. It is a popular religious trend to wish for a successful Kailash Tour by doing Rudra (Shiva’s idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
After Rudra Abhishek, join Panchamrit Pooja in Pashupatinath temple every day 9:30 AM to 11 AM Bhatta pujari. Offering available in the temple but it is a payable Pooja and with Pooja Thali, milk, Rudrachhe mala, flower garland and a lamp. Devotee offers it to the priest. By offering Panchamrit Pooja for lord Pasupatinath fulfills all the desired wishes for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. The ceremony ends after getting Prasad and Rudraccha mala. This Pooja is available only Hindu devotees. Other religions are not allowed to enter the main gates.
Visit Gujeswari / Guyeshori Shakti Pith temple. Among Astha Matrilas (Eight mother Goddesses) she is mother of all. She is worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist both. According to Pauranik Katha Hindu legend. Lord Shiva’s 1st consort SATI DEVI offered by some insult of her husband Shiva dropped herself into YAGYAAKUND (A religious fire ceremony) Load Shiva’s retrieved her, fire burned corpse senseless him by grief and flew to and fro across Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. SATI DEVI’s body is scattered in 51 Shakti Pith. Guyeshori is a place where her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some says her anus fell to which we call Guyeshori. She protects deities of KTM valley as well. Back to the hotel and have a vegetarian buffet lunch.
Budhanilkantha: Afternoon around 2:00 PM start sightseeing with a holy guide to Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan) Vishnu Temple located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below the Shivapuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley & can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu.
Budhanilkantha, portrays a sleeping Vishnu, floating like a gigantic astronaut on a bed of snakes in the middle of a big pool of water depicting the cosmic ocean. The name Budhanilkantha has nothing to do with Buddha, but literally means “blue throat disguised by mud”. The peculiar name refers to two legends attached to the statue, one of them saying that a farmer found the long lost statue in the mud when working his field with a plough and the other saying that Vishnu sacrificed himself by drinking the poison of the cosmic ocean, which then turned his throat blue.
20 June 2024 Day 04: Early morning we take a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gonggar Airport of Tibet. It is 90 km drive from Gonggar Airport to Lhasa city. Overnight in a hotel
21 June 2024 Day 05: Today, we fly to Ali Airport (4500m.) from Gonggar Airport. Afterwards we drive towards Darchen for 3 hours covering 340 kilo meters distance. Overnight in Chiu Monastery. Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake.
22 June 2024 Day 06: We do find a safe spot to bathe outside of Manasarovar Lake. Our staff will fix a bathing tent and bring holy water from Manasarovar for bathe all Yatri. After bath, Our Nepali Braman Pandit starts Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, Aarati, Pilgrims can be offering water(Tarpan), flowers, and money to the Lord Shiva & Mata Parvati. Some are meditating and others reciting the names of their ancestral gods, performing the Hawan (offering grains mixed with purified butter to the fire) in the name of gods and ancestors, in order to relieve themselves from any known or unknown sins. They exchange happiness on the completion of Pooja and Aarati (Butter lamps). Take Lunch and drive from Manasarovar Lake to Darchen (4600 meters – 40 kilometers) overnight at Darchen and stay at a 4-star hotel.
23 June 2024 Day 07: On this day, we drive for a few minutes to the starting point of Kailash Parikrama (Circumambulation) called Yam Dwar and then start walking to Dirapuk (4860m). The total distance of walking during Kailash Parikrama is 53km. After we reach back to Darchen, we can walk or hire pony or horse up to 38 km. There will be an environmentally friendly blue bus to travel remaining distance.
24 June 2024 Day 08: Today will be a longest walking day as we need to reach Zuthulpuk from Dirapuk. Climbing from Dirapuk we reach the Shivasthal, Ganesh Kund and finally the top of Dolma La Pass (5636m), which is the highest point of our journey. The walking time from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk is 7-8 hours. We will then walk down and reach Shapje Datok then further to Zuthulpuk following Lham Chu River.
25 June 2024 Day 09: Early in the morning, we take our breakfast and walk towards Chongdo from Zuthulpuk covering 6 km distance. We take environmentally friendly blue bus / Mini bus from Chongdo to reach Darchen. Overnight stay here.
26 June 2024 Day 10: Morning drive to Ali airport to catch a flight from Ali Airport to Gonggar Airport. We spend our night at Lhasa city. Half day sightseeing Potala Place.
27 June 2024 Day 11: Transfer hotel to Gonggar airport, Fly to Kathmandu after having our breakfast at hotel. We spend our night in the hotel at Kathmandu.
28 June 2024 Day 12: This is the last day of our tour and there will be farewell to our dear guests. Then, they will be transferred to Tribhuvan International airport for returning back to their home country.
Per Person USD 6500 (Double / Twin room Sharing)
Per Person USD 7000 (Single room using)
Extra Service If required
Mountain flight / Everest Flight in Nepal USD 230 per person
Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 165
Hotel in Nepal
Kathmandu: 5 Star Deluxe hotel Radisson or similar
Hotel in Tibet
Lhasa Tibet: 5 Star Shangri - La or Similar
Manasarovar Lake: Normal Guest house
Darchen: 4 star Himalayan Kailash Hotel
Dirapuk: Normal Guesthouse (Parikrama first day)
Zuthulpuk: Normal guesthouse (Parikrama second day
Note: 3 nights in 3 places like Manasarovar Lake, first day of Kora - Dirapuk and second day of Kora - Zuthulpuk will be dromedary bedroom and very basic toilets available.
Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the guidelines below:
Om Namo Shivaya ! Jaya Bhole Nath !! Har Har Mahadev!!!
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