Overview
Mount Kailash (6,638m) is also known for Gang Rinpoche in Tibetan, located in far-west of Tibet Autonomous Region of China on the unique geographic positioning close to the border with Nepal and India having a great transboundary for movement and linkage of trade in the past. The total area of Mt.Kailash is around 320-sq km where you are expected to walk 52km or 3 days for a circumambulation.
It is the most visited sacred destination in Tibet. Hindus considered Mt Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva where Lord Shiva lives there and spent his time practicing yoga, making joyous love with his divine wife Parbati and smoking sacred herb marijuana (ganja). According to Buddhist people, it is said that Buddhism was flourished in Tibet from Nepal and India in 7th century AD but the Lord Buddha had visited Mount Kailash in 5thcentury BC. Many pilgrimage groups from all over the world showed their keen interest in this particular site to earn Karma by making a Kora or circumambulation. Along the Mount Kailash, visitors take an opportunity to experience the sacred site of holy Lake Manasarovar.
Overland journey Mount Kailash offers visitors to explore the colorful reflections of religious belief of people and unexpected natural rewards.
Itinerary
Day 02: Sightseeing and preparation
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubensi
Day 04: Drive to China border (Friendship bridge).
Day 05: Excursion in Kerung
Day 06: Drive Kerung to Saga or Dong-Pa. O/N at the Hotel.
Day 07: Drive to Manasarovar (4558m) 500 km.
Day 08: Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft).
Day 09: Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m
Day 10: Crossing the Dolma La Pass
Day 11: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovar.
Day 12: Drive to Kerung / overnight rest at Hotel:
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight rest at the hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.