Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m/4594ft.

We shall be met by a Mission Nepal representative at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), after which they will drive us to the hotel of our choice. After checking in, we might visit the Mission Nepal Holidays  office or have a nap. at the evening, a welcome supper with traditional Nepalese cuisine and a brief cultural presentation will take place at a typical Nepalese restaurant.

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Today, following breakfast, we start a guided tour of some of the most important historical and spiritual monuments in Kathmandu, many of which are also recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. We visit the famous Swayambhunath “Monkey Temple,” the sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the historic Durbar Square in Kathmandu, and the Buddhist shrine Bouddhanath, which is also home to one of the largest stupas in the world. At lunch, we meet up with the other participants and discuss our trip plans at the Kantipur Holidays office, where we also check our gear with our trekking guide.

Drive Kathmandu – Rasuwagadhi

We depart early in the morning and have 154 kilometers to travel until we arrive at Rasuwagadi.

Drive Rasuwagadhi – Kerung

To get to Kerung, we need to drive 23 km farther from Rasuwagadi. As mandated by the laws, we will have to pass through multiple check-posts while traversing Langtang National Park. We have set aside today to acclimate. We will stroll around Kerung village and learn about the way of life of the people who live in the mountains. We will benefit from an additional day at a high altitude to help us acclimate to our next journey.

Drive from Kerung to Sanga 4600m/15093ft.

We can take in the stunning vista of the snow-capped mountains while we’re on the road. The high pass of Lalung La Pass, which is 5,000 meters above sea level, will be crossed. We get a breathtaking view of the high Himalayas, which includes Langtang Himal, Shishapangma, and Gaurishanker, from this pass. We shall also pass the sacred Brahmaputra River on our route. We are going to stay the night in a hotel in Saga that has hot showers.

Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar 4590m/15060ft.

A major portion of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage is the trek from Saga to Lake Mansarovar. We shall drive out of Saga toward the Tibetan plateau in the west. We will cross many rivers and high-altitude passes on the way, such as the Paiku Tso Lake and the 5,200-meter-high Mayum Pass. During the drive, we should anticipate seeing breathtaking views of untamed scenery, desolate mountains, and wide plains.

We shall be treated to a stunning vista of the holy lake encircled by snow-capped mountains when we arrive at Lake Mansarovar. Many pilgrims use this fortunate and significant occasion to wash away their sins by taking a holy bath in the lake.

Lake Manasarovar to Darchen 4670m/15321ft.

Trekking from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen is a unique and spiritual experience that offers travelers the chance to explore the cultural and religious significance of the region and take in beautiful vistas of the Himalayan Mountain range. The route passes through beautiful landscapes, high-altitude passes, and difficult terrain. For Jains, Buddhists, and Hindus, Darchen is the starting point of the Mount Kailash circumambulation, a very important pilgrimage. After arriving in Darchen, we head to our lodging.

Darchen to Derapuk: First day of Parikrama 4890m/16045ft.

This morning, after breakfast, we will start our parikrama to Kailash. We go in a clockwise direction. Part of the adventure is the six-hour hike through a deep valley with walls of red granite that intensify the already breathtaking sight. You will cross a bridge before you get to Dirapuk, which leads to the hilltop monastery of Chhuku Gompa. Dirapuk offers a breathtaking view of the north face of Mount Kailash. You will stay the night at Dirapuk before continuing on your adventure the next day.

Derapuk to Zuthulphuk: Second day of Parikrama 4790m/15715ft.

It looks like the most difficult day of your trip will be today. We will ascend to 5,750 meters (19,910 feet) above sea level at the Drolma-la Pass. The pass is decorated with vibrant prayer flags and bears the name Tara, after a female Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. Once you cross the pass, you’ll come down towards Zuthulpuk, where you’ll find several old meditation caves and the stunning Thugje Zinbu, also called the Lake of Compassion. After spending the night at Zuthulpuk, you will resume your journey the next day.

Zuthulphuk to Saga via Manasarovar Lake: Third day of Parikrama .

Our two- to three-hour walking parikrama comes to a close at Darchen. We return to Saga by way of Lake Mansarovar from Darchen.

Saga to Kerung

We say goodbye to the Tibetan mountains as we make our way back to Kerung today after breakfast. We will arrive in Kerung, check into the hotel, and spend the night.

Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu

We say goodbye to the Tibetan mountains as we make our way back to Kerung today after breakfast. We will arrive in Kerung, check into the hotel, and spend the night.

Final Departure

Our adventure comes to an end today. A representative from Mission Nepal would drop us off at the airport around three hours before our departure. On the way back home, we’ll have plenty of time to organize our next vacation to the stunning country of Nepal.