Mt Kailash Inner Kora Tour via Simikot

Trip Schedule

• Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu

  Arrive at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu to kick start your spiritual encounter. At the airport meet with Max Holidays company representative for assisted transfer to the hotel. Check-in at your hotel for night stay.

  Meals included: Veg Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m Distance Covered: 10kms Accommodation Style: 3* hotel sharing basis

  Visa for NRI and Foreigners : For entering into Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu against the visa fee of approx US$35. In order to obtain Chinese visa, included we need to submit the original passport with application form, coloured recent photograph and visa fee to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu only. The Chinese Embassy takes 2-3 working days to issue such visa. Therefore non-indian travelers must plan their arrival in Kathmandu accordingly.

• Day 02 : Temple visits in Kathmandu

  Start your day with breakfast at your hotel and then visit the renowned Pashupatinath Temple followed by a visit to Jal Narayan Temple and Guheshwari Temple. Later our representative will transfer the group to Kathmandu domestic airport terminal for boarding your flight to Nepalgunj. After one hour flight arrive at Nepalgunj and board a bus for taking you to your pre-booked hotel. Meet your fellow travellers in the hotel who started their journey from Lucknow to join this group. In the evening a short briefing session shall be organized for the group where our Kailash Yatra guide and expert will share their experiences with you and will answer to your queries related to Kailash Mansarovar travel. Dinner and night stay will be at the hotel in Nepalgunj.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m, Distance Covered: 40kms, Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

• Day 03 : Temple visits in Kathmandu

  Post breakfast the guide will take you to Shri Kailashnath Mahadev Temple followed by a visit to Doleshwar Mahadev Temple. Both these temples are situated a little away from the city. Shri Kailashnath Temple is popular among the Shiva devotees as it has the worlds tallest statue of Lord Shiva. The other temple Doleshwar Mahadev Mandir is considered to be the head of Shri Kedarnath temple which is situated in India in the state of Uttarakhand. After visiting these temples the guide will drop you to your hotel for a relaxed evening. Night stay will be in the hotel.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m, Distance Covered: 60kms, Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

• Day 04 : Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly Nepalgunj

  Relaxed breakfast in the hotel and later the group will fly to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu airport. Situated in the Southern border of Nepal, 190 kms from the city of Lucknow, Nepalgunj is a sub metropolitan city on the Terai plains. Nepalgunj has recently gained fame among the Kailash Mansarovar travellers as it is a majour point of gathering for pilgrms going on Kailash Yatra through helicopter route via Simikot, Nepal. On arrival at Nepalgunj get assisted transfer to your hotel. Few group participants who did not travel to Kathmandu (Indian passport holders) may meet you here as they will drive in from Lucknow. Spend time interacting with other group members and/or going out to explore the city of Nepalgunj. Night stay in the hotel at Nepalgunj.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 152m Distance Covered: 522 kms 01 hour by flight Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel twin/triple sharing basis

• Day 05 : Fly to Hilsa ex Simikot. Drive To Taklakot

  Take early breakfast (or packed snacks) and reach Nepalgunj airport to board your flight to Simikot. At Simikot airport wait for the instructions of the tour guide to board your Helicopter to Hilsa. At Hilsa we have to walk through the swinging bridge to cross the river and reach the other side where we will be completing formalities at Nepal immigration. Then we cross the border by walk and board our Chinese bus which takes us to China immigration office situated just 5 minute drive away. A short 22 kms drive will take you to your hotel at Taklakot. Before reaching Taklakot we have to again go through customs check at Burang custom office. After a tiring day you have reached to Taklakot situated at a height of 4025 meters. If you suffer feel breathlessness or any other symptoms of high altitude sickness, please do not panic and contact our tour guide for seeking his suggestions. Health issues among the travelers are quite common here. Please eat properly, drink good amount of water and juices, follow the instructions of the guide and do not expose yourself to strong wind. Dinner and stay will be at the hotel in Taklakot.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4025m, Distance Covered: 45 mints flight + 25 mins by helicopter Nepal side + 22 kms drive China side, Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel at Taklakot (or lodge, if stay at Hilsa)

  Attention : Hilsa is a deserted border village of Nepal with extreme inhospitable climatic conditions. It is compulsory for the group members to cross Nepal-China border together as all will be travelling under a group permit & visa. In the event of delay in crossing the border due to any reason one must spend time relaxing, doing yoga meditation or in other personal activities. The delay in crossing the border, if takes place, might cause health issues as the dusty air, scorching heat or cold winds here are tough to bear. Stay at Hilsa is not planned but if occur for longer than a day, we might face shortage of eatables and other living facilities. Please carry your water bottles, light eatables, dry fruits, energy bars etc with you and remain patient. Cooperate with the crew members as they try their best to offer you best possible comfort in such inhospitable place.

• Day 06 : Rest day at Taklakot

  This day is scheduled to be free at Taklakot (Burang) to acclimatize. Do nothing beside rest at Taklakot and stay at your hotel. For some short walk you may also go outside to visit nearby markets. If someone wish to buy stick, gloves, cap/hat, shoes, empty water bottles, fruits or other stuff like this for the trip, Taklakot market has few shops available. The shops get close by the time it gets dark, therefore if you want to visit the market, please organize your schedule accordingly.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4025m, Distance Covered: 0km, Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel

• Day 07 : Taklakot To Lake Manasarovar via Rakshas Taal

  We have very important day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. After breakfast start drive in the bus to Lake Mansarovar. Approx one and a half hours drive through beautiful mountains and terrains will bring you to Lake Rakshas Taal which is situated just near to Lake Mansarovar. Rakashs Taal is also known as the ‘Lake of Demons’ or ‘Ravan Taal’. From here you will get the glimpse of Mount Kailash standing tall and strong among the other nearby mountains. We will stop here at Rakshas Taal to capture the beauty of nature in our eyes and camera and then again head to Lake Mansarovar. A short drive brings us to Chui Gompa, our destination for the night near Lake Mansarovar. Rest of the time free to explore the beautiful Mansarovar Lake, taking holy bath, performing rituals and prayers on the bank of the river and other personal activities. We shall organize for a shower tent for the ladies on the bank of the lake. You may find a good place near the lake for puja/havan and performing rituals as per your customs. Meals and stay will be at the guesthouse.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4590m, Distance Covered: 70 kms to Chiu Gompa + 90 kms parikrama of Mansarovar by bus, Accommodation Style: Guesthouse on sharing basis

  Important Remark : Kindly take a note that here the only source for water is the holy lake Manasarovar. This is one of the highest fresh water lakes in the world and its water is considered to be good for the purification of body and soul. This natural water is used in cooking, bathing, washing clothes etc and boiled / hot water of the lake is served for drinking in the event when we have shortage of packaged water . If you are not comfortable with this you should use water purifier tablets.

  Mansarovar Lake in the night : Mansarovar Lake is just few minute walk away from your guesthouse. You may go to the lake in the night to explore its beauty under the moon. There are many myths and stories associated with the night view of the holy lake which the travelers may experience by themselves. Though it is safe to go out late in the night but it is advisable to remain in a group and take one of your guides/sherpas with you for help.

• Day 08 : Manasarovar to Darchen (Mt. Kailash base)

  After visiting the holy Lake Mansarovar in the morning have your breakfast and continue drive to the town of Darchen which is situated in the foothill of Mount Kailash. Check into your hotel and spend rest of the time to relax and preparing for the next day trek.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4670m, Distance Covered: 35kms, Accommodation Style: Hotel or Guesthouse

• Day 09 : 1st Day Kora/Parikrama Of Mt. Kailash, 12 Kms Trek To Dirapuk

  Today morning, we will wake up early freshen up and take drive to Darchen which is just 35 kms away from Chiu Gompa. Darchen is the major administrative hub of Kailash region with basic development in infrastructure and facility and also considered as the base camp of Mt. Kailash from where the circumambulation (parikrama) around Mt. Kailash begins. Don’t forget to fill your bottle with hot water and carry your snacks packet made available by our crew in the morning. All pilgrims have opportunity to pass through Yama Dwar before the trek commences. After visiting Yam Dwar continue trekking on foot or hire a horse/pony to ride. (those who wish to hire horse/pony and porter may do it directly with the help of the Tibetan guide on direct payment basis. They will be given name coupon to choose the horse & porter and the same horse or porter will accompany you throughout the trek). After completing the 12 kms gradual trek, passing through beautiful rivers and grassland you will find a huge majestic black colour mountain standing high, on the right side of your trek. This is the North Face of Mount Kailash. Don’t miss to take some photographs and selfie and capture this great sight in your eyes and camera. On reaching Dirapuk check into the guesthouse where stay and dinner is organized for this night. The night is going to be very cold and oxygen level will be low, therefore it is advisable that you take rest as much as possible to maintain good health for next day trek.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Packed Lunch/snacks, Light Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5050m, Distance Covered: 06 kms drive + 12kms hike, Accommodation Style: Lodge on sharing basis

• Day 10 : 02nd Day Trek to Charan Sparsh

  'Charan Sparsh Trek' or 'Touching the feet of the Lord' or 'Touching Mount Kailash' is a popular trek which takes you at a height of 5475m. This is 3 kms trek (one side) from Dirapukh which may take 3-4 hours. The guide will inform you about the time to start the trek and will accompany you for this one of the greatest spiritual walk talking you closer the Lord Shiva.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5475m, Distance Covered: 06kms, Accommodation Style: Lodge on sharing basis

• Day 11 : 3rd Day Trek, 19 Kms Trek To Zuthulpukh Via Kuber Kund

  Wake up very early morning before dawn and if the weather is clear don’t miss to witness the glory of ‘Golden Kailash’ as the first sunlight kisses the top of the mount. After this unforgettable experience now time to move ahead and start our Tsal (The place where pilgrims leave behind their belongings, donate a drop of blood or a lock of hair to represent the act Mount Kailash Inner Kora trek to Zuthulpuk through the East face of the mount. Explore the splendid Khande Sanglam, Kuber Parvat and Kuber Kund spotted near to each other and as believed, Lord Shiva meditated in this area. On reaching Zuthulphuk, stay overnight at a guesthouse on sharing basis.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5650m, Distance Covered: 19kms challenging trek, Accommodation Style: Lodge on sharing basis

• Day 12 : 04th Day Trek 06 Kms To Darchen

  Breakfast will be served near the guesthouse/camp and one can enjoy the morning time in exploring the caves, visiting the temples and shrine built around. Here you will see a married old couple supervising the temple. The Buddhist temple is a residence for over half a dozen Tibetan devotees, helpers or relatives who keep themselves busy with the maintenance of the buildings. The cave also contains meditation platforms. Climbing up to these caves before ending the final trek of the holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is worth. We will trek for about 06 kms from Zuthulpuk and reach Chongdo where our vehicles are waiting for pick-up. Further 06 kms drive will take us to Darchen hotel where other group members (who did not attempted the trek or came back from Dirapuk) are waiting.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4650m, Distance Covered: 06km Trek + 6 kms drive, Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel

• Day 13 : Free day at Darchen for acclimatization

  The day is kept free to relax after the kora. Meals and stay will be in the hotel at Darchen.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4650m, Distance Covered: 0km, Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel

• Day 14 : Mount Kailash Inner Kora (Nandi, Ashtapad, Saptrishi, Atmalingam)

  Very early in the morning the guide will wake you up as today you are to start your most important part of Mount Kailash Inner Kora visiting Ashtapad, Serlung Gompa, Saptarishi Caves, Nandi Parvat, Kailashi Gange and Atmalingam. You can also visit the white lake and red lake near Atmalingam. Continue your trek and then descend towards Sherlung Gompa, finally reaching Darchen late in the evening.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5810m, Distance Covered: 23km, Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel

• Day 15 : Darchen (Tibet) to Hilsa (Nepal) drive. Fly to Kathmandu ex Simikot

  After early breakfast 105 kms drive towards China-Nepal border. Cross the border by walk and after completing immigration formalities reach Hilsa, Nepal side. Take 25 minutes helicopter flight to Simikot and then connect with flight to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj get a connecting flight to Kathmandu

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Max. Elevation: 3640m (Hilsa), 2910 m (Simikot), 152m (Nepalgunj), 1400 m (Kathmandu), Distance Covered: 1.30 hour drive + 25min helicopter + 45min flights + 1 hr flight, Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel

  Important remark: The air sectors Hilsa-Simikot-Nepalgunj is very complicated and totally weather permitted. Delay or rescheduling or interruption in flights on this sector is a well- known problem of this route. If, due to climatic conditions, shortage or rescheduling of flights or any other reason, you get stuck at Hilsa please note that we have backcountry accommodation here, natural water, limited food and limited living facilities. Health issue, especially with old age people are quite possible, therefore it is advisable to stay with the group so that help may reach you in the event of necessity. Additional night stay at Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj on return are not paid or included in the above tour package and if need occur, additional stay and food will be payable directly by the travelers to Nepalese leader. There is no refund or adjustment possible for any unutilized stay, food or any other service. We provide first aid facilities but all other additional medical expenses in the event of hospitalization and/or emergency evacuation charges are to be paid by the pilgrim/traveler only.

• Day 16 : Leave Kathmandu

  Intime you will be transferred to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport to board your flight back to your hotel/next destination.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast,