Mount Kailash Pilgrimage
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Itinerary
20x Breakfast
20x Breakfast
8x Dinner
8x Dinner
4x Lunch
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 20 nights
Accommodation included: 20 nights
All Fees and Taxes
All Fees and Taxes
Spiritual guidance, Group Pilgrimage Meditation...
Spiritual guidance, Group Pilgrimage Meditation Sessions and Teachings by Lama Tendar
Participation in the Tibetan sacred...
Participation in the Tibetan sacred ceremonies during the Pilgrimage
Private airport transfer at the...
Private airport transfer at the start of the tour
Local English speaking expert guide...
Local English speaking expert guide in Kathmandu
Physical preparation training advice, group...
Physical preparation training advice, group training sessions and local hikes are all provided
All entrance fees at sites...
All entrance fees at sites in the itinerary
Yaks to carry luggage during...
Yaks to carry luggage during Kailash Pilgrimage
Expert local Tibetan guide whilst...
Expert local Tibetan guide whilst in Tibet
All Tibetan Visas and Permits...
All Tibetan Visas and Permits are provided
Oxygen tank and water in...
Oxygen tank and water in the bus at all times
Entry/Admission - Pataleban Vineyard Resort
Entry/Admission - Pataleban Vineyard Resort
Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
Entry/Admission - Lake Manasarovar
Entry/Admission - Lake Manasarovar
Entry/Admission - Mount Kailash
Entry/Admission - Mount Kailash
Entry/Admission - Tashilunpo Monastery
Entry/Admission - Tashilunpo Monastery
Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery
Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery
Entry/Admission - Norbulingka (Precious Stone...
Entry/Admission - Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)
Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple
Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple
Not included:
Flights to Kathmandu for the...
Flights to Kathmandu for the start of the tour
Flights back home from Lhasa...
Flights back home from Lhasa at the end of the tour
Nepal 15 Day double entry...
Nepal 15 Day double entry visa
Meals not included in the...
Meals not included in the itinerary
Any expenses of personal nature...
Any expenses of personal nature such as tips to guides and drivers
Personal insurance, we recommend you...
Personal insurance, we recommend you obtain travel insurance with coverage for medical repatriation
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ยAbout experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. You will be picked up from the airport and driven to the Pataleban Vineyard Resort.
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
The resort site lies 16km west of Kathmandu city at an altitude of 1600m above sea level.
The resort is surrounded by a community forest known as the Pataleban. With its mesmerising sunset views over the Himalayan range of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, Annapurna and the Dhading valley.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Pataleban winery resort
Day 2: Full Day Tara retreat with Lama Tendar.
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
During this retreat Lama Tendar will give teachings on how to overcome afflictive emotions so as to protect one's own mind and to live life positively.
He will also give instructions about how to conduct Tara practice during the pilgrimage, teach Tara mantras, and offer guided meditations. This knowledge is essential for the preparation and duration of the Kailash pilgrimage.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pataleban resort
Day 3: Stay at the resort
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
Early morning hike to Indradaha. The route is well known for Bird Watching and majestic views of the Mountain and Terrain.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the resort
Day 4: Drive to Kathmandu.
Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
visit Boudhanath Stupa
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Moon Light hotel in Thamel
Day 5: Explore Kathmandu
Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
Swayambhu is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' , for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: Nepalese traditional dinner and cultural performance
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Moon Light hotel in Thamel
Day 6: Drive from Kathmandu to Gyirong
Stop At: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
Drive from Kathmandu to Gyirong. The whole distance from Kathmandu to Rasuwa Bridge of Gyirong Port, the China-Nepal border, is about 160 km. The total travel time is about 8 hours.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gyirong
Day 7: Stay at Port Gyirong for acclimatisation
Stop At: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
Known as the โbackyard of the Himalayasโ, Gyirong is just 2,800 meters above sea level.
Gyirong Valley is one of the most stunning locations in Tibet for lush flora and abundant fauna, and has been rated as the most beautiful unknown valley on the plateau.
We will be hiking for about 3 hours to Kyipuk Canyon and Guru Rinpoche's meditation cave in the morning and will visit the Kyirong Temple after lunch.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gyirong
Day 8: Drive from Gyirong to Saga
Stop At: Saga County, Saga County, Tibet
Distance 170 km. Approximately 5 hours. Enjoy the magnificent landscapes off the Tibetan plateau.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 9: Stay in Saga for acclimatisation
Stop At: Saga County, Saga County, Tibet
The altitude of Saga County is around 4600m.
Spend some time walking around the town acclimatising to the high altitude. Avoid any strenuous activities.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 10: Drive from Saga to Manasarovar Lake
Stop At: Lake Manasarovar, 35 miles East of Pulan County, Burang County 110001 China
Drive from Saga to Manasarovar Lake.
The distance is 460 km and will take approximately 6 hours.
โ
On arrival visit the Chiu (Sparrow) Monastery. The monastery's name comes from the story that Guru Rinpoche was guided here by a sparrow before staying for seven days. The main chapel contains the meditation cave and stone footprint of Guru Rinpoche.
On a clear day Mt Kailash looms dramatically to the north.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at the guesthouse
Day 11: Drive to Darchen
Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Drive to Darchen, a small town at the foot of Mount Kailash.
Altitude is 4,575 metres.
Rest and prepare for the pilgrimage tomorrow.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel
Day 12: Kailash kora - Day 1
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Kailash kora - Day 1.
Darchen - Dirapuk Monastery (6-7hrs, 20km, 200m ascent)
โ
In the morning watch a new prayer flagpole being erected at Tarboche during the Saga Dawa festival. Hang your prayer flags on the pole before it is erected. Each prayer flag represents a prayer that someone wants fulfilled. The flags are left to fly in the wind to increase the potential for answering. Watch Lamas performing sacred Buddhist rituals around the pole. Perform a ritual walk around the perimeter of the flags.
Then walk 20 km to Dirapuk Monastery and stay at the North face overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel at the North face overnight
Day 13: Kailash kora - Day 2
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Climb up to the foot of Mount Kailash, hang prayer flags and participate in the Traditional Tibetan Fire Puja to eliminate all the obstacles for a very important day tomorrow - crossing the Tara Pass.
โ
Visit Dirapuk Monastery, meditate in the Milarepa cave.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel at the North face overnight
Day 14: Kailash kora - Day 3
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Dirapuk Monastery to Dzultripuk Monastery (7-8h, 18km, 550m ascent, 600 descent)
โ
The hardest day of the pilgrimage - physically and emotionally. This is where you are really challenged and your Karma is being cleaned at the Drolma Pass.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel or guesthouse overnight
Day 15: Kailash Kora - Day 4
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Dzultripuk Monastery to Darchen (3-4 hours, 14km, 150m descent)
โ
From the monastery, for about an hour the trail closely follows the river and then climbs above the river and enters a narrow canyon.
When the trail emerges onto the Barkha plain, itโs now an easy one-hour walk back to Darchen along a dirt road.
Here you will finish one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world.
Congratulations,
your Karma is clean now.
Welcome to your new life.
โ
After a quick meal, start driving to Saga.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 16: Drive from Saga to Shigatse
Stop At: Shigatse, Shigatse, Tibet
Saga to Shigatse.
450 km, approximately 8 hours.
โ
Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet and is fairly modern city
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse hotel
Day 17: Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
360 km, approximately 5 hours.
Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. The monastery is the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas and has the unique Shambhala sutra - which is the only single copy in the world.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 18: Lhasa
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Explore Tibetan culture by visiting an iconic Potala Palace and watching debating monks at the Sera Monastery
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Explore Tibetan culture by visiting an iconic Potala Palace and watching debating monks at the Sera Monastery
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 19: Lhasa
Stop At: Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), No.21 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Visit Chakpori thousand Buddha images Temple and Norbulingka Palace.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 20: Explore Lhasa
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, 850000
Visit Jokang - Tibet's most famous temple.
Shop through local market's stalls and shops.
Enjoy the delicious authentic Tibetan cuisine
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 21: Leaving Lhasa
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Fly back home refreshed, renewed, full of lasting memories and new friendships for life.
โ
Enjoy the new YOU
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. You will be picked up from the airport and driven to the Pataleban Vineyard Resort.
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
The resort site lies 16km west of Kathmandu city at an altitude of 1600m above sea level.
The resort is surrounded by a community forest known as the Pataleban. With its mesmerising sunset views over the Himalayan range of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, Annapurna and the Dhading valley.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Pataleban winery resort
Day 2: Full Day Tara retreat with Lama Tendar.
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
During this retreat Lama Tendar will give teachings on how to overcome afflictive emotions so as to protect one's own mind and to live life positively.
He will also give instructions about how to conduct Tara practice during the pilgrimage, teach Tara mantras, and offer guided meditations. This knowledge is essential for the preparation and duration of the Kailash pilgrimage.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pataleban resort
Day 3: Stay at the resort
Stop At: Pataleban Vineyard Resort, Chisapani, Chandragiri 2, Nepal
Early morning hike to Indradaha. The route is well known for Bird Watching and majestic views of the Mountain and Terrain.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the resort
Day 4: Drive to Kathmandu.
Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
visit Boudhanath Stupa
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, 44621 Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Moon Light hotel in Thamel
Day 5: Explore Kathmandu
Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
Swayambhu is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' , for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: Nepalese traditional dinner and cultural performance
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Moon Light hotel in Thamel
Day 6: Drive from Kathmandu to Gyirong
Stop At: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
Drive from Kathmandu to Gyirong. The whole distance from Kathmandu to Rasuwa Bridge of Gyirong Port, the China-Nepal border, is about 160 km. The total travel time is about 8 hours.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gyirong
Day 7: Stay at Port Gyirong for acclimatisation
Stop At: Gyirong County, Gyirong County, Tibet
Known as the โbackyard of the Himalayasโ, Gyirong is just 2,800 meters above sea level.
Gyirong Valley is one of the most stunning locations in Tibet for lush flora and abundant fauna, and has been rated as the most beautiful unknown valley on the plateau.
We will be hiking for about 3 hours to Kyipuk Canyon and Guru Rinpoche's meditation cave in the morning and will visit the Kyirong Temple after lunch.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gyirong
Day 8: Drive from Gyirong to Saga
Stop At: Saga County, Saga County, Tibet
Distance 170 km. Approximately 5 hours. Enjoy the magnificent landscapes off the Tibetan plateau.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 9: Stay in Saga for acclimatisation
Stop At: Saga County, Saga County, Tibet
The altitude of Saga County is around 4600m.
Spend some time walking around the town acclimatising to the high altitude. Avoid any strenuous activities.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 10: Drive from Saga to Manasarovar Lake
Stop At: Lake Manasarovar, 35 miles East of Pulan County, Burang County 110001 China
Drive from Saga to Manasarovar Lake.
The distance is 460 km and will take approximately 6 hours.
โ
On arrival visit the Chiu (Sparrow) Monastery. The monastery's name comes from the story that Guru Rinpoche was guided here by a sparrow before staying for seven days. The main chapel contains the meditation cave and stone footprint of Guru Rinpoche.
On a clear day Mt Kailash looms dramatically to the north.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at the guesthouse
Day 11: Drive to Darchen
Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Drive to Darchen, a small town at the foot of Mount Kailash.
Altitude is 4,575 metres.
Rest and prepare for the pilgrimage tomorrow.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel
Day 12: Kailash kora - Day 1
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Kailash kora - Day 1.
Darchen - Dirapuk Monastery (6-7hrs, 20km, 200m ascent)
โ
In the morning watch a new prayer flagpole being erected at Tarboche during the Saga Dawa festival. Hang your prayer flags on the pole before it is erected. Each prayer flag represents a prayer that someone wants fulfilled. The flags are left to fly in the wind to increase the potential for answering. Watch Lamas performing sacred Buddhist rituals around the pole. Perform a ritual walk around the perimeter of the flags.
Then walk 20 km to Dirapuk Monastery and stay at the North face overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel at the North face overnight
Day 13: Kailash kora - Day 2
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Climb up to the foot of Mount Kailash, hang prayer flags and participate in the Traditional Tibetan Fire Puja to eliminate all the obstacles for a very important day tomorrow - crossing the Tara Pass.
โ
Visit Dirapuk Monastery, meditate in the Milarepa cave.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel at the North face overnight
Day 14: Kailash kora - Day 3
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Dirapuk Monastery to Dzultripuk Monastery (7-8h, 18km, 550m ascent, 600 descent)
โ
The hardest day of the pilgrimage - physically and emotionally. This is where you are really challenged and your Karma is being cleaned at the Drolma Pass.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel or guesthouse overnight
Day 15: Kailash Kora - Day 4
Stop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Dzultripuk Monastery to Darchen (3-4 hours, 14km, 150m descent)
โ
From the monastery, for about an hour the trail closely follows the river and then climbs above the river and enters a narrow canyon.
When the trail emerges onto the Barkha plain, itโs now an easy one-hour walk back to Darchen along a dirt road.
Here you will finish one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world.
Congratulations,
your Karma is clean now.
Welcome to your new life.
โ
After a quick meal, start driving to Saga.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saga hotel
Day 16: Drive from Saga to Shigatse
Stop At: Shigatse, Shigatse, Tibet
Saga to Shigatse.
450 km, approximately 8 hours.
โ
Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet and is fairly modern city
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse hotel
Day 17: Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
360 km, approximately 5 hours.
Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. The monastery is the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas and has the unique Shambhala sutra - which is the only single copy in the world.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 18: Lhasa
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Explore Tibetan culture by visiting an iconic Potala Palace and watching debating monks at the Sera Monastery
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Explore Tibetan culture by visiting an iconic Potala Palace and watching debating monks at the Sera Monastery
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 19: Lhasa
Stop At: Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), No.21 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Visit Chakpori thousand Buddha images Temple and Norbulingka Palace.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 20: Explore Lhasa
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, 850000
Visit Jokang - Tibet's most famous temple.
Shop through local market's stalls and shops.
Enjoy the delicious authentic Tibetan cuisine
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lhasa hotel
Day 21: Leaving Lhasa
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Fly back home refreshed, renewed, full of lasting memories and new friendships for life.
โ
Enjoy the new YOU
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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