Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra derives its name by the combination of incredibly sacred Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. The Mount Kailash is approximately 21778 foot high. This is Natural to Hindu religion follower. The reason behind is that Mount Kailash is the holiest peak of Asia. The Hindu people strongly believe that Mount Kailash is the home of Lord Shiva where they resided with their family. The Mount Kailash is considered as holy in Buddhism, Jainism, and Bonpo religion too. Buddhist people have a belief that Mount Kailash is the abode of Buddha Demchok and Bon.

In Tibet people has the faith that Mount Kailash is the place of supernatural powers.In Jainism, it is believed that Mount Kailash is closer to the destinations where primitive fortune teller Rishabhadeva got enlightenment. The movement around the Mount Kailash on feet is still performed by the worshipper. This is believed that such parikarma can enrich life with prosperity. The Hindu and Buddhist religion believer perform that parikrama in right-handed direction whereas Jain and Bonpo religion follower moves in the left-handed direction. The next appealing point of Mount Kailash is Lake Mansarovar. This lake is the largest lake in the earth. It is the faith of devotees that a bath in the Mansarovar lake can remove all bad karmas. Jody Travel offer Kailash Mansarovar Group Departure from May onward

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Day wise program

Day 1: Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Meet and Greet by Company representative. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the days at Leisure or Local city tour . Dinner and Overnight stay Kathmandu .

Day 2: Kathmandu
After breakfast at hotelproceed full days temple visit Pashupatinath Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva one of 8 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu . Later proceed to visit Sakipeetha - Adi Shakti pitha (Goddess of marriage)(Hindu Only!!!) which is approx 2 km from Pashupatinath Temple, . Budhanilkantha Temple- Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Boudhanath Stupa – One of the largest Buddhist stupas in Kathmandu . Enjoy the rest day at leisure to explore Kathmandu or take part in an optional tour.

Day 3: Kathmandu|Syaprobesi ( 135km, 8 hrs.approx.)
After breakfast at hotelat hotel , drive to the Syaprobesi. It has the advantage of being higher than the town and certainly much higher than Kathmandu, assisting in acclimatization. En route lunch on arrival at Syabrubesi, check-in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Syaprobesi|Rasuwagadi|Kyirong (2700m, 40 km)
Early morning breakfast. Check out Hotel proceed to Rasuwagadi on new route . After lunch and immigration formalities - we cross the friendship bridge and queue up for the immigration, our Chinese guide will assist us in this process. After completion of it, the road climbs steeply up to Kyirong. Overnight at Guest House with dormitory facility.

Day 5: Kyirong (2700m/8860ft)
Breakfast at Kyirong. Kyirong is famous because of its mild climatically conditions and its abundant. Much like Zhangmu and Chuya, it is another rare warm-climate district in Tibet. Located in the Xigaze Prefecture in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Kyirong has a long rich and cultural history with the surrounding Tibetan and Nepalese areas. Isolated in a valley below soaring mountains, a hidden gorge of unsurpassed beauty springs to life. Vegetation is plentiful and with the weather staying pleasant all year long, it flourishes here. The mild temperatures are seldom seen in the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau. Kyirong has rightfully earned the nickname the “Valley of Happiness” and there is plenty of the good stuff to go around. Short walk is advisable. Dinner & Overnight at the Guest House.

Day 6: Kyirong|Dongba (4450m, 380km)
After breakfast you we will cross Pekhu Tso Lake, passing Mount xixapangma and Brahmaputra River. Further drive to Dongba. Dinner & Overnight stay at guest house on dormitory rooms.

Day 7: Dongba|Mansarovar (4500m, 320km)
After breakfast today you have lifetime that you are going to have darshan of the Holy “Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar” - day's program as usual. Holy Dip at the lake followed by MansarovarParikarma by environmental buses; view Rakshas Tal and reach Chui Gompa. Overnight at guest house. According to the Hindu religion, the lake was first created in the mind of the Lord Brahma after which it manifested on Earth. Hence, in Sanskrit it is called “Manasasarovaram”, which is a combination of the words manasa (mind) and sarovaram (lake).

Day 8: Mansarovar|Darchen (4560m)
Till 2 pm free for pooja and hawan, drive to Darchen, base camp of Kailas. It is on the southern side of the Kailas Peak wherefrom Kailas-parikarma begins. Overnight at Darchen Guest house (dormitory accommodation).

Day 10: Dirapuk|Zuthulpuk (4690m, 22km)
This is the day every pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey throughout the yatra. The last pull to the pass is steep and, due to the altitude, unrelenting. At a dizzy height of 5640m (18600ft), the Drolma (Tara) La marks the transition from this life to a new one. 200 m-below the pass is a view of the lake of compassion, Gauri kund (5440m/18400ft). The path stretches ahead, with distant mountains on the horizon. The way down is long and the last descend is quite steep. Further trek on the east bank of the river and reach Zuthulpuk, dinner & overnight at Camp (tent/mud-house). The walk between Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk may take about 10 to 12 hours.

Day 11: Zuthulpuk|Darchen|Dongba
After breakfast at hotel we trek around 8 km, and we will reach to the place called Zhong Chu where the vehicle will be waiting for us - drive to Darchen, after lunch we drive to Dongba. Overnight at guest house.

Day 12: Dongoba|Kyirong
After breakfast at hotel , drive to Kyirong. Overnight at guest house. Day 13: Kyirong|Kathmandu (155km) Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to the city hotel. Enjoy some free time in this exotic city.

Day 14: Kathmandu
After breakfast In time transfer to Airport for onward journey .