9 Days - 8 Nights (Lucknow - Nepalganj - Taklakot - Mansarovar Lake - Darchen - Dirpuk - Lucknow)
Mount Kailash is approx. 6,638 m (21,778 ft) high peak in the Kailash Range, which forms part of the Transhimalaya in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China/Tibet. This Kailash mountain is located near Manasarovar Lake and Rakshastal Lake. This is close to the source of some of the longest Asian rivers: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Karnali, also known as Ghaghara in India. Mount Kailash Parvat is considered to be sacred in four religions: Bon, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The path around Mount Kailash is 52 km (32 mi) long. Devotees believe that the entire walk around Kailash should be made in a single day, which is not considered an easy task. A person in good shape walking fast would take perhaps 15 hours to complete the entire trek. Some of the devout do accomplish this feat, little daunted by the uneven terrain, altitude sickness, and harsh conditions faced in the process.
Arrival at Lucknow Airport or railway station. Pick up and drive to Nepalgunj (approx. 3-hours drive). On arrival, transfer to Hotel Sneha, Kitchen Hut, or a similar property. A program briefing will be held at dinner time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, take a flight to Simikot (approximately 45 minutes). From Simikot, transfer to a helicopter and continue the journey to Hilsa. After arrival, drive about 15 minutes from Shera Border to Taklakot. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning, drive 78 km to the holy Lake Manasarovar (4,500 m). The rest of the day is free for spiritual activities at this sacred abode of the divine—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participate in pooja, havan, meditation, and take a holy bath. Overnight stay at a lodge on the shore of Lake Manasarovar.
Manasarovar to Darchen (30 km, 4,560 m): After breakfast, drive for about an hour to Darchen, the base camp of the holy Mt. Kailash. The rest of the day is free for acclimatization and preparation for the circuit (Parikrama). Overnight stay at the hotel/lodge.
Darchen to Diraphuk (18 km): The Parikrama (Kora) begins today. Drive the first 10 km up to Tarboche (Yam Dwar), then start the trek to Diraphuk. The walk takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach Diraphuk (4,890 m). Overnight stay at the guest house.
Trek to Zuthulphuk (4,790 m)—22 km: Today, the Parikrama continues with the most challenging and spiritually significant part of the journey. The trek takes approximately 8 to 10 hours and includes an ascent to the highest point of the circuit—Dolma La Pass (5,600 m). A brief stop will be made at the pass for short prayers before descending toward Gaurikund. The day's program continues as usual. Overnight stay at the guest house in Zuthulphuk.
Zuthulphuk to Taklakot via Manasarovar Lake: After breakfast, begin an 8 km trek to the point where the bus will be waiting to transfer you to Darchen, marking the end of the Parikrama. After lunch, drive to Taklakot via the Manasarovar circuit. Overnight stay at the guest house.
Early morning, drive to the Nepal border. As soon as possible, take a helicopter flight to Simikot, and on the same day, connect with a flight back to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today, after breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Lucknow Airport or Railway Station. The tour ends with unforgettable memories. :)
