Kailash Mansarovar tour via Kerung Border is another alternative among other routes to reach Mt. Kailash and holy Lake Mansarovar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims and travelers take part in this 3-day Kora trek around Mt.Kailash, circling the sacred mountain and taking a ritual bath to expunge all mortal sins and pave the way to heaven. The two weeks journey initiates at Kathmandu, advancing towards the Trans-Himalaya in Tibet China by rigorous driving and trekking through remote western Tibet, circumnavigating Mt. Kailash and a visit to the holy Lake Mansarovar, and exit to Nepal same way back. Ancient salt trademark to Nepal from Tibet, the Kyrong valley is spectacular though some canon and farming land of Tibet crossing … pass… meters from where Massive mountain Xisa-pangma.
Mt. Kailash as a highlight of this spiritual journey, is considered a sacred mountain in four religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Bon, and Buddhism. Hindus believe the mountain to be the abode of God Shiva living with his consort, Parvati, and the spiritual center of the universe, Mt. Meru, around which all else revolves. Jain calls the mountain Astapada as they believe their Saint Rishabanatha achieved spiritual liberation. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce-looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. As for Buddhists, the mountain is a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas and Boddhisatvas. The holy mountain is near to the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia which follows its path to the Indian Ocean such as Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Karnali and the Indus.
Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Transfer to hotel after checked into hotel tour briefing by our tour leader.
Capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, being the historical and cultural heart of the country, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and other types of adventure seekers. The city is a marvelous amalgamation of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western cultures influences. Patan and Bhaktapur are its two major neighboring cities. These two cities, like Kathmandu, have a rich historical, cultural and religious legacy which is reflected in the many temples, monuments, and artifacts that they contain. You will be taken on a half-day guided tour of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur cities. In Kathmandu, you will be visiting Pashupatinath, the most famous and revered Hindu shrine in the country; Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Soyambhunath, which contains both Buddhist and Hindu shrines and stands as testimony to the religious harmony that exists in the country; and the 15th-century 55-window palace in Bhaktapur. An orientation session for the trek, which commences the following day, will be organized in the evening.
through the Nuwakot valley viewing spectacular Mt. Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. In the evening you can enjoy the natural hot spring.
It is a 2 hrs drive but will take longer as the immigration & customs procedure of Nepal and China may take longer. Arrive in Kerung only after 3 PM local time. Once we entre the border, walking tour experience of Kerung, newly established trademark point.
Today, we take a rest at Kerung for acclimatization. After breakfast, we hike up to the hill which is known as a holy hill for Tibetan Shamanism.
The journey starts with spectacular driving through the canon, some times along the Tibetan farm villages, over 5000 meters pass viewing Mt. Xisa-Pangma and mani more-enter into Tibetan plateau.
Today your drive will be along the Trans Himalaya across many Nomad valley of Mayum and Paryang. Via 5000 Mtrs pass Paumla.
Our journey starts along the Manasarovar Lake bank via Thrugo, Gosul, Chiu, and Monastery. You may take part in the natural hot spring bath near the Chiu monastery.
Where the biggest Buddhist ceremony is always held on the occasion of every Buddha Purnima (full moon, date of birth of Lord Buddha) and trek to Derapuk with Yak and Yak men. Visit of Deraphuk Monastery where was meditated by the Yak at the time of Milarepa.
3.30 hrs accent over Dolma La offer a small pooja for your ancestors, 3.30 hrs decent to your hotel.
The morning visit of Deraphuk Monastery, where Milarepa was on his journey and a fleet of sheaps did meditation here.
At a hotel, farewell dinner with the Tibetan crews.
Say goodbye to the Tibetan crews, exit Tibet border and take 7 hrs to drive to Kathmandu.
Breakfast and our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home.
