Day 01:

1300m Arrive Kathmandu,Pick up from the airport/transfer to hotel. Time permitting, you may want to start exploring the capital city (local guides are available). Visit Pashupatinath temple for evening aarti. In evening, meet group for dinner& a trip briefing. Receive your duffle bags, down jacket&sun cap.

  Day 02:

1300m Kathmandu sightseeing,After breakfast, we set out for a guided tour of Kathmandu's holy sites,including Pashupatinath&Boudanath, before heading back to hotel for lunch. The afternoon's spent making final preparations for trip. Staff members can assist you in buying/renting any missing gears&you may check any unnecessary luggage. Group dinner in evening.

  Day 03:

3750m Kathmandu to Nyalam,We embark on our journey at 5:00am, stopping in Dhulikhel (1 hour 30 mins drive) for breakfast/we do start after breakfast from Kathmandu itself. After leaving Dhulikhel road follows valleys of Sunkosi& Bhotakosi rivers, passing through lush countryside&dramatic cliffs. We reach Tibet border in afternoon, then continue on to either Zhangmu (2300m) or Nyalam (3750m), depending on road conditions. Overnight in a local hotel.

  Day 04:

750m Nyalam: acclimatizationday gives us a chance to relax&acclimatize to high altitude in Nyalam (3750m). It is important to stay hydrated&extremely aware of your body's physical condition, which staff will monitor at all times.

  Day 05:

4460m Nyalam to Saga. Stay in Hotel/lodge,Past Nyalam (4450m)road climbs up to La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet.Driving'sdifficult, but stunning views of Himalayas, particular Shisha Pangma (8012m), more than make up for rough travel. By late afternoon we cross Bhramaputra River&a quick drive brings us to own of Saga.

  Day 06:

4500m Saga to Paryang. Stay in Mud house/tents,jeeps&trucks roll through dramatic valleys following various rivers through grazing lands/yaks&sheep. The landscape's highlighted by snowcapped peaks rising out of distant sand dunes. Many Tibetan nomads&traders in traditional dress inhabit this area.

  Day 07:

4500m Paryang to Lake Manasarovar. Stay in Mud house/tents's one of longest driving days of trip. By late afternoon drive through green pastures&massive valleys gives way to first sighting of Mount Kailash&Lake Manasarovar. We'll make our way to small village of Hor Chu on eastern banks of holy lake or drive all way to western banks, Chiu monastery for an overnight stay.Lake Manasarovar's considered holiest of all of Tibet's many lakes. According to Hindu&Buddhist cosmology, 4 great rivers of Indian sub-continent (Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges,Indus) all flow from its shores. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to visit great lake&take in spectacular views of Mount. Gurula Mandhata (7728m) to south&Kailash to north. From there we'll visit Trugo monastery before heading to Chiu monastery for an overnight stay.

  Day 08:

4800m Mansarover to Tarchen. Stay at Hotel. Acclimatization walk/trip to Astapad.Morning,our staff'll set up private bathing tent on shores of Lake Manasarovar for traditional sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating holy mountain. Once so cleansed, we'll head north towards Tarchen, a village considered base camp for Kailash.

  Day 09:

4600m Tirthapuri Hot Spring. Full day trip. Return to Tarchen for night halt.Depending on itinerary options, we can also drive to Trithapuri hot springs&back to Tarchen (140km). We'll stay night at Tarchen.

  Day 10:

5000m Sapta Rishi Caves in Kailash Core. Full day hike. Back to Tarchen for night halt,you will have option to rest and relax in Tarchen or explore Valley of Gods. Those who wish to do so will drive into spectacular mountain amphitheatre at base of Mount Kailash where we will do part of inner parikarma&where puja and prayers can be offered given to Ausaparbat& Nandi Hill. In afternoon we will return to Tarchen to spend night. The walk to Core i.e. Saptarishi Caves also possible to plan if Yatris are physically fit&done circumambulation earlier. Nandi Kora is part of it.

  Day 11:

4920m Parikrama Day1. Trek to Dirapuk(4910m), north of Kailash. Total hiking:15km: 7-8hours:1st day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our way along route we pass numerous chortens (stupas) as well as the sky burial site of 84 Mahasiddas. We will also take in wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming waterfalls&mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku monastery&arrive at Dirapuk monastery about 5 hours later, where a where we will set up camp for night.

  Day 12:

4780m Parikrama Day2. Trek to Zutul Puk. Total hike: 18km:7-8 hours:hardest day of pilgrimage is also holiest. We will cross a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with clothes left as offerings by pilgrims who have come before us. After visiting Gaurikunda, one of holiest sites on trek, further hiking brings us to ascent up to Dolma-La pass (5630m). After a nice break at top of the pass we will head down steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutulpuk monastery (4790m), site of the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated.

  Day 13:

4550m Parikram Day3. Trek to end of valley. 15km 4-5 hours. Drive to Manasarovar:On last day of your Kailash parikrama, a 3 -hour walk brings us to where river emerges onto Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar.

  Day 14:

4500m Drive to Paryang or Dongba. Stay in mudhouse/tents. 340km/10 hours driving:We will rush back towards Kathmandu after living in low-oxygen levels for so many days.

  Day 15:

4460m Drive to Saga. Stay in Hotel:If we reach Dongba on Day14 then on this day will be able to make it to Nyalam and save one more day.

  Day 16:

3750m Drive to Nyalam. Stay in Lodge.Sometimes due to season’s rush traffic is controlled. But if we get early start then we will be in Kathmandu.

  Day 17:

1000m Arrive in Kathmandu by evening. Stay in Hotel. Farewell banquet.Arriving back at the hotel in Kathmandu, we will celebrate our successful trip with a banquet for all yatris (pilgrims). Overnight in hotel.

  Day 18:

1000m Transfer to Airport or extra day stay in Kathmandu for rest.Option for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Mankamana road trip, or Muktinath helicopter tour (contact Holiday World for more information about option day trip at additional cost).

  Day 19:

Trip ends officially. Departure for all:Option for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Mankamana road trip, or Muktinath helicopter tour (contact Holiday World for more information about option day trip at additional cost)

Price:
US $2090.00 Indian Rupees: 99,999.00
Cost is per person based on-Kathmandu-Kailash- Kathmandu Minimum group size: 20pax

A rough Estimate for additional activities/items
* Yak/horse for personal ride on kora days is around 150$.
* Extra ride for day trip to Astapad US $25.
* Day trip to Kailash Core (Ganga Top/ Rishi Cave) US $100.00.
* Kodari -Border additional expenses US $20.00.
* Visa Fee for Tibet - 60 US $ including rush hour fees.
* Extra day in Kathmandu IRs1000.00 for Indian and 30$ for others with 2 meals and accommodations.
* IRs 1500.00 for Manakamana day trip including entry fee, transfer and 2
   meals/accommodation for a night
* Muktinath and Manakamana day trip IRs15500.00 based on 22+ group size
   including one night in Pokhara/ 2 meals.
* IRs600.00 for sleeping bag/jacket hiring charge

Hotel in Kathmandu
Hotel Marshyangdi Mandala, Hotel Thamel

Package Includes
* All transportation in Nepal (bus) and Tibet (4x4 Landcruisers)
* Experienced support team / English speaking guide-group leader
* All accommodations and vegetarian meals in Tibet
* 3 nights accommodation in high quality hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast and dinner
* Guided sightseeing /darsan tour of Kathmandu
* All permits/visas for Tibet (free 3 day Nepali transit visa)
* Transportation for luggage and staff in Tibet
* Yaks for hauling group and personal gear during trek
* All sleeping gear (tents, sleeping bags, camping mattress)
* End of trip Banquet
* Walking stick / sun hat
* Kailash Yatra DVD on request

Package Does Not Included
Airline ticket to/from Kathmandu
Visa for Nepal (you can get it on arrival at the airport)
Expenses of a personal nature such as beverages, bar bills, laundry, phone calls, bottled drinks extra meals, etc.

Any additional itinerary options
Helper/yaks/horse to support individual on the trekking days.
Airport departure tax