Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Via Lhasa 2022

Detailed Itinerary - Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu the company representative will welcome you at the Kathmandu airport and drive you to the hotel. You will have a rest at the hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Evening: Tour Briefing.
Hotel : Crown Imperial / Shangri-La / equal
Meal: Dinner
Altitude: 1400 m

Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will do a Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Temple & Jal narayan Temple Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel : Crown Imperial / Shangri-La / equal
Altitude : 1400 m

Day 03 : Fly From Kathmandu to Lhasa (By Flight at 1140 Hrs)

After Breakfast on time transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board the flight for Goggar Airport Lhasa. Arrive Lhasa. Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies on the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas. Rising atop Red Mountain at an altitude of 3,700m, the red-and-white Potala Palace once served as the winter home of the Dalai Lama. The palace’s rooms, numbering around 1,000, include the Dalai Lama’s living quarters, as well as murals, chapels and tombs. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.
Altitude : 3700m
Hotel : Gyanggen / equal 4 Star Hotel
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04 : Full Day Lhasa Sightseeing

After Breakfast visit Full Day Lhasa sightseeing. Visit famous Potala Palace and Barkhor Baza
Altitude : 3700m
Hotel : Gyanggen/ equal 4 Star Hotel
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 : Lhasa To Xigatse (270 KM / 4- 5 hrs Drive)

After breakfast in your hotel visit take a drive to Shigatse which is the 2nd largest city of Tibet. Built in 1447 by the first Dalailama the Tashillunpo Monastery in Shigatse is a very important monastery in China as it is known as seat of the Panchan Lama.
Altitude : 3900m
Hotel : Hotel Gesar / equal – 3/4 Star
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06 : Xigatse To Saga (447 KM / 7-8Hrs Drive)

Early breakfast in the hotel and continue drive to Saga. The drive is quite long today. Packed lunch will be served en route. On arrival check into Hotel Saga
Altitude : 4650m
Hotel : Saga/ equal – 3/4*
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07 : Saga To Mansarovar ( 370 Km / 7-8 hrs. drive).

Today we are going to have Darshan of the Holy “Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarover” - day's program as usual, after breakfast at around 8 am , we drive through Mayum - la pass ( 17000ft ). - the highest point of the driving. On the way pack Lunch. Upon arriving at Mansarovar, take rest at guest house. It is the most auspicious day as we have glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. One can bath on the bank of Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Altitude : 4550m
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay : Lake Side Guest House.

Day 08 : Mansarovar Lake or Darchen

Full Day at Mansarovar Lake. Take Bath & Perform Puja. Feel Spiritual vibes.
Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar. Or afternoon drive to Darchen
Altitude : 4550m
Meals : Breakfas, Lunch & Dinner
Stay : Hotel Himalya / Any Chinese Hotel (Attached Bath room)

Day 09 : First Day of Kora, trek to Derapuk.

After Breakfast. Short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk). You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama. We will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals : Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Stay : Mud Guest House
Altitude : 4909 m

Day 10 : Second Day of Kora, Trek to Zuthulpuk.

Early morning Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the Yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthul-puk. Overnight at Guest house,
Meals : Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Night stay : Mud Guest House.
Altitude : 4760 m

Day 11 : Zutulphuk To Saga

After short Trek and reach to the point where the coach will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga.
Altitude : 4650m
Hotel : Saga / equal – 3/4*
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 : Drive Saga – Koyirong / Shyabru-Besi(290Km / 5–6 hrs. Drive)

After breakfast we begin our journey towards Koyirong. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, we cross the bridge over beautiful Brahmaputra River and continue our journey across the vast open Tibetan plains. The journey offers stunning Himalayan views, particularly of Shishapangma and the Pieko-Tso Lake. Driving on well pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Kerung for an overnight. Stay in a guesthouse in dormitory style.
Hotel : Guest House - Multiple Sharing
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13 : Koyirong - Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi

After breakfast drive from Koyirong towards we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Rasuwagadi, complete the re-entry formalities and Fly by Helicopter to Kathmandu and get transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. If weather not permit then by Land Cruiser drive to Kathmandu This should take about 6 hours. Dinner and night stay will be in the Hotel.
Altitude : 1400m
Hotel : Crown Imperial / Shangr-la/ Equal
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14 : Final departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast you will be transferred to Airport to board your flight back to home.
Meal : Breakfast

Optional Tour

If someone would like to go to Muktinath then the itinerary will be added as per the route @ INR 34600 / USD 760 (4 Nights / 5 Days)

Mountain Flight : Morning 6:00 AM in Kathmandu @ INR 8000 / USD 200

Notes :
1. Passport must be valid for six month from the date of departure from Kathmandu.
2. Age Limit for Yatra 09-70 yrs For Indians (IF Yatra in 2021 then Year of Birth should not be before 1951 and If Yatra in 2022 then Year of Birth should not be before 1952, irrespective of any Month).
Foreign Passport Holders allowed above 70 Yrs as well.
3. Recommendation for Indians: Please Issue Air Tickets for Kathmandu; as per Name on your Voter ID. ( You Must Carry ORIGINAL VOTER ID to FLY Kathmandu)
4. Indian Passport requires Min. 4 working days prior at Delhi office to grant the visa.
5. Foreign Passport holders (except Indian ) should reach Kathmandu 3 working days prior to travel date to grant the visa.

COST : Based on Present Tibet Entrance fee.

Indians : TBA SOON
Foreigners / NRI : TBA SOON
Single Supplement : INR 6000 / USD 200 for 03 Nights in Kathmandu
Extra Night in Kathmandu : INR 4000 / USD 110 per person
Visa Surcharge For Foreigners / NRI Only : Us / Canada P.P Holders USD 360 Others USD 260

Booking Amount : INR 25,000 / USD 500 per person
                                    INR 1,25,000 / USD 2000 - 60 Days prior to travel date.
                                    Balance : 10 Days prior to travel date or on arrival as per your choice.

Cost Includes

• Airport pick up and drop.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu & Lhasa.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lhasa 3/4 Star, twin sharing.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Xigatse 3/4 Star, twin/triple sharing.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Saga 3 Star, Multiple sharing.
• Schedule flight of Kathmandu-Lhasa
• Charter Helicopter Shyabrubest to Kathmandu
• Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash area as per itinerary
• Buffet veg. meals(breakfast/dinner/few places packed lunch - during the trip)
• Transportation by bus/van
• Truck to keep goods, bags and foods
• Kailash permit & Normal visa fees.
• Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
• All camping equipment for kitchen
• Individual Oxygen Kit / Group Oxygen cylinder
• Travel Insurance for Indian Passport Holders
• All taxes

Cost Exclude

• Extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
• Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
• Early arrival Lhasa / Kathmandu in returning from Kailash; Kailash side stay not adjustable in Lhasa/Kathmandu.
• Expenses of Personal nature
• Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
• Tipping to staffs
• Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
• After Making booking if any Rates increase by Tibet / China.

Bank Details

ICICI Bank Ltd.
Account Name : VISITS KAILASH
A/C no. : 629705016875
IFSC Code : ICIC0006297
Swift Code : ICICINBBCTS
Bank Address : C24-25, Acharya Niketen, Mayur Vihar Phase-1; PIN-110091

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Room Type :

Nepal : (Crown Imperial /Shangri-la/equal) on Twin sharing

Lhasa : 3-4 Star Hotel on Twin Sharing

Shigatse : 3-4 Star Hotel on Twin Sharing.

Saga : 3-4 Star Hotel on Multiple Sharing.

Darchen : Hotel Himalya / Any Chinese Hotel In Kailash area Multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Guest house).