Mount Kailash is the holiest mountain in Tibet and for Hindus and Buddhists alike; it’s the mecca of all pilgrimage sights. This very scenic 15 day tour of Tibet takes in the short but strenuous trek around holy Mount Kailash. The tour departs from Kathmandu and drives you across the highest platuea in the world displaying to you some of most splendid panoramic views you will ever see. The tour also takes in some of the more remote and beautiful villages and settlements in Tibet allowing you to get a taste of Tibetan life that has been mostly untouched by the modern world. This tour/trek is an unforgettable journey.
Trip length: 14 nights, 15 days
Trek Highlights
• Mount Kailash
• Explore the beautiful villages
• Unique Tibet Culture
• Panoramic Views
Suggested Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu (1300m) – Zhangmu (2500m)/ Nyalam. Overnights Hotel/Camp.
Day 02: Drive Zhangmu/ Nyalam – Paiko Tso (4350m) (6-7 hours) – Camp
Day 03: Drive Paiko Tso – Zhongba (4700m) (6-7 hours) – Camp
Day 04: Drive Zhongba – Mayum La (5200m) – Camp
Day 05: Drive Maymla - Lake Manasarovar (4,550m) (5-6 hour) – Camp
Day 06: Explore Lake Manasarovar – Drive to Darchen (4560m) (1 hr) – Camp
Day 07: Start trek (circuit around Mt. Kailash) from Darchen – Dirphuk (4890m) (6-7 hrs) – Camp
Day 08: Trek Dirphuk – Zutulpuk (4790m) (6-7 hrs) – Camp
Day 10: Drive archen to Tirthapuri – Nyogze (4300m) (3 hrs) where one can enjoy hot water spring and have a special relaxation – Camp
Day 11: Drive Tirthapuri – Nyogze (4350m) (6-7 hrs)
Day 12: Drive Nyogze – Paryang (4450m) (5-6 hrs) – Camp
Day 13: Drive Paryang – Saga (4400m) (6-7 hrs) –Camp
Day 14: Drive Saga – Upper Nyalam (2300m) (7-8 hrs) – Camp/hotel
Day 15: Drive Nyalam – Zhangmu (2300m) – Kathmandu (6-7 hrs) – Transfer to your hotel.