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The journey start from the road plunges through the Matsang Tsangpo gorge, hugging a precipice above the rapids. There are spectacular waterfalls on both side of the gorge. Sprawling up the hillside through a series of switchback bends is the stairway to the high plateau. Gradually the breath-taking views of Himalayans appear in the south. Rest of the days the journey across the great Jangtang (Northern Plain) into Far-west Tibet passes through extremes of dryness. The landscapes are huge and like a treeless moonscape. Lone groups of nomads dwelling in low, black tents, tending flocks of sheep, goats and herds of the yaks. Heavily eroded sandstones and sand-dunes can be seen along the road. The extraordinary peak of Mount Kailash is the prime focus of the journey, which lies at the heart of the region. It is the pilgrimage destination of Buddhists, Bons, Hindus and Jains.
Morning drive to Nepal-Tibet border Kodari (about 5 hours drive), after clearing the customs you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide and driver by crossing the Friendship Bridge. By completing all the custom formalities, your Tibetan guide will give you a brief information regarding the further trip and proceed the journey to Zhangmu, which is the first Tibetan town at the border and Nyalam is only 32km from there, through a series of switchback bends the road ascent to Nyalam within the Matsang Tsangpo gorge, beautiful waterfalls can be seen on the both side of the road, after 2 hours you will get you Nyalam. Overnight at Nyalam (Guest house, dorm bed).
Rest at Nyalam one more day to acclimatize the high altitude, we strongly advise you to drink more water and do some simple exercise during the day. Overnight at Nyalam (Guest House, dorm bed).
On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, natural sceneries like Pelku tso lake and Mount Shishapa (8020m) are unimaginable beautiful , nomads chasing herd of yaks and sheeps keep you wondering. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town Saga. Overnight at Saga (twin-room with private bathroom).
Drive from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains. This vast and dry plateau is the traditional campsite of the nomads, grazing their animals during the summer. Lunch will be at Paryang. Afternoon another 4 hour drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar, it will take you go through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if lucky might come across a herd of Kyang (Wild Ass), you will have the first sight of Holy Mount Kailash from the top of the Mayum la pass(5280m) and Manasarovar Lake. Overnight at Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed).
Note: Today the landscape along the driving is fabulous, you may get out of the car occasionally to take photos.
Lake Manasarovar is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, along with Mount Kailash, it is referred to as the center of the world, and is worshiped by more than a billion Buddhists and Hindus.
Morning head to the lake shore to see the sunrise and explore the area on your own. Afternoon drive to Darchen, the tiny village of Darchen is the starting and ending point of the Mt. kailash trekking, in the afternoon prepare for the trekking and guide will arrange needed yaks and porters. Overnight at Darchen (Guest house, dorm bed).
The first day's trekking is start from the Sershong and a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. From the valley you can see the Choku Monastery up on the hillside. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m). You will meet many more Bon pilgrims going in the opposite direction (Anticlock-wise), because Mt. Kailash is being worshipped by four different religions, viz Buddhists, Bons, Hindus and Jains. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face at Dirapuk for overnight halt. Overnight at Dirapuk guesthouse.
Today our trekking 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, and the pass is quickly descending to the gradual field towards Dzutul-puk for the overnight camp, Dzutul Puk in Tibetan and which means magical cave, this small monastery is connected to a interesting story of talend competition between Great Yogi Milarepa (Buddhist) and Naropa (Bon). Overnight at Dzutul-Puk guesthouse.
The winding gradually comes out of the valley and the river allows to follow in to the Barka plain, the trekking stops at Trangser Trangmar and your car take you to Darchen. Afternoon have a good rest at Darchen.Overnight at Darchen (Guest house, dorm bed).
After your Tibetan guide helps you clear customs, you will be greeted by your Nepalese driver and driven to Kathmandu along a scenic road with glimpses of roaring white-water rapids along the way. The tour ends when you arrive at Kathmandu.
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How much is your price per
How much is your price per person for katmandu to mt kailash kora?
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Hi Jim, thanks for your interests in our tour. Before I send you the tour quotation, please let me know when you plan to do this tour? how many people in the group? Since we don't have any group tour for this itinerary, you only can travel in a private group with your friends or family or you can look for some other travelers to join in your group.
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Helen
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