Day 01: Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu

At leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Tibet - China

Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a local available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart. After all the formalities at the check post here, our journey continues for another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive brings us for the overnight stay at Nyalam(3,700 m.). The lodges and guest houses here are very simple and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is slowly picking up since last 7-8 years.

Day 04: China - Langtang Himal - Yak Kharka

Morning drive to the first pass of Lelung La at 5,050 m. From here a superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive to Yak Kharka(4675 M) 240 Kms(08-09 Hrs). O/nt. Camp


Day 05: Yak Kharka - New Dongba

Another morning drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains. After 6-7 hours of drive brings us to New Dongba for the overnight Camp.


Day 06: New Dongba - Mayumla Phedi

From New Dongba, drive to Mayumla Phedi(4500 m) 160 kms/6-7 hrs. drive. O/nt. camp.

Day 07: Mayumla Phedi - Mansarovar

Drive from Mayumla Phedi to Mansarover(4560 m) 120 kms. O/nt. Camp

Day 08: Mansarovar

AT Mansarover Parikarma by Jeep. Time Permitting visit Chui Gompa . PM. Drive to Darchen(4560 M) O/nt. at Guest House in Darchen. Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora.

Day 09: Mansarovar - Mount Kailash

Drive approx. 08 Kms. From Darchen to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama.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 camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6 hours walk. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face.

Day 11: Mount Kailash

Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk(4700m) has a small monastery.

Day 12: Mount Kailash - Mansarovar

The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) . O/nt. camp at lake Mansarover

Day 13: Mansarovar - Mayumla Phedi

Drive to Mayumla Phedi. O/Nt. Camp

Day 14: Mayumla Phedi - New Dongba

Drive to New Dongba. O/nt. Camp

Day 15: New Dongba - Yak Kharka

Drive to Yak Kharka. O/Nt. Camp

Day 16: Yak Kharka - Nyalam

Drive to Nyalam. O/Nt. Camp

Day 17: Nyalam - Kathmandu

Drive down to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for drive to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/8-9 Hrs. O/nt. Hotel.

Day 18: Kathmandu - Onward Destination

Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In time transfer to International Apt to connect departure flight