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Kailash / Mansarovar Trek for 2007

Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m), the famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindu, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara – a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.

Swrapling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Mansarovar (4560m), where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

The 53 km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet’s pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travelers to Western Tibet. It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation of Nirvana.

Day 01	:	Embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu – Kodari. Walk to the friendship bridge and drive up hill to Zhangmu. After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam or similar. (153kms / 6-7 hrs)
Day 02	:	Stay at nyalam (3750m) for acclimatization. The group will be taken for a 3 hrs trek in Nyalam. (One night at hotel Nyalam or similar)
Day 03	:	Drive Nyalam – Saga (4600m – 240kms / 6 – 7 hrs). (One night at guest house)
Day 04	:	Drive to Paryang (4750m – 255kms / 5 -6 hrs). (One night at hotel Paryang)
Day 05	:	Drive to Hor-Que (4650m – 255kms / 5-6 hrs). Camp at the bank of Lake Mansarovar.
Day 06	:	AM lake Manasarovar parikarma (4250m – 115kms / 4-5 hrs). PM drive to Darchaen (4620m). (One night at guest house)
Day 07	:	Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailash. The group will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. (One night at guest house)
Day 08	:	Drive ahead to Tarboche – to the treak starting point of Kailash Parikarma (13kms). Trek to Dirapuk (4860m – 7kms / 5 – 6 hours trek.). Camp
Day 09	:	Trek to Zuthul Puk (4760m – 18kms / 9 – 10 hrs trek.). Camp
Day 10	:	End Kailash Kora (10kms / 3 – 4 hrs trek.). Drive to Paryang (270kms / 6 – 7 hrs). (One night at hotel Paryang)
Day 11	:	Drive to Saga (255kms / 6 – 7 hrs). (One night at guest house)
Day 12	:	Drive to Nyalam (240kms / 6 – 7 hrs). (One night at hotel Nyalam or similar)
Day 13	:	Drive downhill to Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu.

+ Fixed Tibet Departure

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

The Road to Lhasa / Kailash Tour
Travelling overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa or Kailash is an incredible journey in which you can see the world’s hightes mountains, travel on the world’s highest plain, meet nomadic Tibetian pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps and chanting monks of Tibet’s ancient and legendary Buddhist Monasteries. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However if you not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodations and amenities that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you as the trip to Tibet is not easy and is well worth the effort.Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985, before this it avoided influence from the western world and developed its unique culture and religion independently. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to in the West. However, every effort will be made under the circumstance to ensure a smooth & pleasant trip.

CLOTHING:
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to down right cold in winter. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, persona toilet items, etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a Kathmandu – Lhasa route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

May to October
Raincoat or Windbreaks
Jackets
Sweaters
Sun hat
Shirts (cotton/woolen)
Comfortable Shoes

November to April
Dawn Jacket
Thermal Underwear
Warm Trousers
Warm Sweaters
Woolen Shirts
Gloves
Warm hat & scarves
Light leather boots in Case of Snow

WHAY TO TAKE
• Food – Snacks along the way
• Water bottle(s) (use iodinated or boiled water)
• Personal medical kit and diamox tablets (for high altitude)
• Sunglasses
• Sun screen lotion
• Toilet paper
• Flash light batteries
• Day pack
• Camera & film
• Bandanna / Scarf or mask – to protect your lungs from dust
• A good guide book on Tibet
• Kathmandu- Lhasa route map

ALTITUDE SICKNESS:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to a couple of days, depending on an individual. Take it lightly, but drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration is necessary to acclimatize. We also recommend you to carry strip of diamox tablets.

CURRENCY:

The unit of currency is Yuan. US$ 1 = 8Yuan. Money can be exchanged at the bank of China in Zhangmu, Xigatse and Lhasa. The hotels also change money for you.
All credit cards are accepted at Xigatse & Lhasa.

AIRPORT TAX:
The airport departure tax on Lhasa – Kathmandu flight is included in the flight fare. The airport tax on Kathmandu – Lhasa flight is approximately US$ 25 which is payable at the Tribhuvan International Airport.

RISK & LIABILITY:
Muktinath Holiday’s will put every effort to make your journey very smooth and pleasant. However, all the programmes in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore, Muktinath Holiday’s or its Tibet counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alternations in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spot. It is most advisable for clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents. Cancellation insurance is also highly recommended.

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