10 days Mt Kailash Tour via Kerung border

ABOUT TRIP:

Departing from Kathmandu, the overland tour to Kailash Mansarovar across the Kerung border takes sixteen days. The Kerung border faces Kathmandu's northern region. Driving through Langtang National Park takes roughly eight hours. This border is the second optional border to enter Kailash from Nepal, following the Kodari border. Kerung, Nepal, is not far from the Tibetan town of Saga. It is planned to remain an additional day in Kerung Tibet to allow for acclimatization before driving straight to Saga. Tibet Kailash Travel has expertly created an appropriate Kailash Overland Tour itinerary starting in Kerung. 

The major goal of this pilgrimage yatra is to get at holy Lake Mansarovar and have a clear view of holy Mount Kailash. The hardest phase is Mount Kailash Parikrama, which takes three days to complete, however visitors can bring their own horses and helpers. It is not as difficult as many believe for those who are physically strong and have a propensity of climbing and trekking to complete the 53-kilometer Kailash Kora across the highest pass, Dolma La (5,600 meters). On the other side, Tibet Kailash Travel's knowledgeable and supportive personnel contributes to the success of your Kailash Tour. 

Adding Kailash Charan Sparsa to the Kailash Inner Parikrama walking segment is an option.  

Hiking Kailash Charansparsa takes a whole day to reach the foot of Mount Kailash. It begins in the north location of Kailash Dirapuk. After traveling via Darchen on the first day of the Kailash Outer Kora, arrive at the North Site Viewpoint at Dirapuk. It is difficult to go across the sleepy ice path and glaciers during the day. This strolling can be planned by those who are physically fit and have previously acclimated to the altitude. Get up early and have a small breakfast at the Dirapuk camp. Carry a enough amount of water. It is essential to have a packed lunch and additional snacks in your daypack.

 The trip can last exactly sixteen days in total. We may change the itinerary such that we drive straight from Saga to Kathmandu instead of staying in Kerung at the end. Depending on the month of the trip, this strategy may change. It is best to schedule an additional day to complete the Charansparsa walking tour if this occurs during a strong moon phase, such as August and up to mid-September.     

,Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel (1350m)

Upon your arrival at International Airport in Kathmandu; Alpine Excursion Trek Team will welcome you with scarp (Khada) in Buddhist Traditional way or with flower Mala in Hindu Traditional way and transfer to hotel. We organize evening team meeting and collect original passport and photos for Tibet/Chinese visa. Dinner and overnight at a standard hotel.

, Day 02: Kathmandu day preparation for Kerung Kailash overland Tour (1350m)

Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Baudhanath. Pashupatinath stupa offers great insights into hindu religious highlights. And in the similar way, Boudhanath stupa is another spiritual Buddhist UNESCO world heritage site. Visa collection, preparation of the trip and packing.  Our staff will assist you if you need any help. Overnight at a standard hotel. 

,Day 03: Drive to Kerung (3560m)

We start our journey from Kathmandu early in the morning and drive for about 170kms through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Timure Nepal - Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up to Kerung city. Our staff will prepare fresh breakfast, packed lunch and dinner for group and serve daily at usual time with different items and food varieties. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Kerung.

Day 04: Rest day in Kerung (3560m).

We spend our rest of the day in Kerung (3560m) today in order to acclimatize before heading up higher. Walk around market, rest and acclimatize. Or we can drive by the late afternoon to Saga for better accommodation.  Overnight at Guesthouse in Kerung.

,Day 05: Drive to Saga (4500m)

Today we drive over beautiful arid Tibetan land and passing nomad settlement and crossing numerous pass including Jerkyung La which is more than 5000m high. Further, we cross Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) river lifeline of millions of people of Tibet, Nepal and India and Saga the biggest nomadic city in the area. Overnight at Guesthouse in Saga.

,Day 06: Drive to holy Lake Manasarovar (4550)

Today we drive over beautiful arid Tibetan land and passing nomad settlement like Paryang, Mayum etc. and crossing Mayum La Pass and Dungyun Tso beautiful Lake. Overnight at Guesthouse in Manasarovar Lake.

Day 07: Exploration of the Lake Manasarovar (4550), in the late afternoon drive to Darchen.

Today, we will spend almost half of the day at Manasarover lake exploring this amazing place. We will visit the picturesque Chiu Monastery on the North West shore of the lake, with the imposing sight of Mount Kailash in the background. Also we enjoy the good views of Mount Gurlamandata in south of Lake Manasarovar and view of Rakshas Lake (Lahang Tso) from a top of Chiu Hill. In the late afternoon, we will drive about 35km to Darchen for overnight stay.

Day 08: Kora starts: Trek to Dira Phuk Monastery (4800m)

We drive towards Mount Kailash base camp Tarboche flagpole; which is marked by a tall pole adorned with prayer flags. This is the starting point for our kora, the 53km trek around the mountain. We walk up the Lha Chu Valley through beautiful green meadows and streams with Mount Kailash towering above us. We follow the river, which enters a narrow canyon with high, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. Continuing up the valley, the North Face of Mount Kailash comes into view before we reach the 13th century monastery at Dira Phuk. Overnight at Guesthouse in Mount Kailash North Face.

,Day 09: Trek to Zutul Phuk Monastery (4700m)

Now we leave to the Lha Chu Valley and enter the Dolma Chu Valley, heading up towards a high pass, the Dolma La (5636m). It's a tough climb to the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all downhill to Syabje Dadok and flat walk to Zuthul Phuk Monastery, with views of one of the highest lakes in the world, Gaurikunda Lake (Thukpe Dzingbu), known as the Lake of Compassion. As well as the cave monastery at Zuthul Phuk, there are several meditation caves and another cave containing an image of Jechun Milarepa. Overnight at Guesthouse in Zuthul Phuk.

Day 10: Trek to Darchen and Drive to Saga (4500m)

On the final day of the kora we cross several streams, and follow an impressive gorge. Along the way we are once again treated to magnificent views of Mount Kailash. We then enter the Dzongdud plain and conclude the Kora in Dzongdud Mani wall and drive to Saga. Overnight at Guesthouse in Saga.

Day 11: Drive to Kerung, cross boarder and continue to Kathmandu

We again cross the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) River and drive to Kerung, We say goodbye to our Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration where we meet Alpine Excursion Trek representatives, after completing the re-entry formalities we continue the drive to Kathmandu which, depends on road and weather conditions. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 12: Fly back to home

Service includes:

01) All necessary airport arrival and departure, drop, pick up to kerung transfers by a private coach.

02) Three night's accommodation in Kathmandu in 3 star standard hotel twin sharing room with full board meals.

03) Half day guided tour in Kathmandu as per mentioned in itinerary

04) 9 night's accommodations in Tibet on private room sharing basis using guesthouse / Hotel

05) Freshly cooked vegetarian meals 3 times a day.

06) Supporting Nepali crew including our own cooks.

7) all necessary permit of Tibet part and Manasarovar  Parikarma and Kailash Kora (round).

08) Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide.

09) Private transportation in an eight seated deluxe van for clients and small truck for staff and food during the trip.

10) Kailash Permit

11) Camping equipment's for kitchen guest tent

12) Sleeping bag/ Down Jacket if needed on rent .

13) Alpine Excursion Trek's Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments) & day carry hand bag

14) Experienced tour leader / co-coordinator from AET

15) ENOUGH Oxygen cylinder entire of tour

16) Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making round of Mt. Kailash. kora

17) Manasarovar Parikarma by Vehicle.

Service Exclude:

01) Personal Pony Charges (will cost US$ 400 to 450 per pony and helper for three days)

02) Personal expenses like shopping, phone calls, extra drinks, laundry, yak etc.

03) Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents etc.

04) Tips to drivers, hotel staff.

05) Extra cost of transportation, Porte rage etc involved due landslides, snowfall.

06) Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu than 3 nights/ any other place.

Usfull info 

1, Accommodation

 Hotel and guesthouse accommodations are available on the Kailash Overland Tour. In Kathmandu, a hotel of 3/4 stars. All of the guest houses in Kailash and Shyaprubesi have shared rooms for groups. You are not required to spend the night in a tent or a camp. The price of the tour includes only modest lodging. Every guest home in the Kailash region is the same. Upgrading the guest home in Darchen is an option that you might pursue at additional expense.

 2, Transportation   

The comfortable bus or van provides transportation for the whole excursion. Depending on the size of the gathering. Tibetan transportation in Tibet and Nepali transportation in Nepal.

 3 ,Foods ,

The trip's cuisine is exclusively vegetarian. Hotels in Kathmandu feature vegetarian cuisine. Delicious Indian style food is prepared by our own kitchen crew and served across the Kailash region. Packed lunches are supplied during the Kailash Parikrama, but a cooked, basic meal is served in the evening. You may also include a few of your preferred dry goods.

 4, Drinking Water,

Mineral water in large jars and little bottles is the water to drink on the Kailash Yatra. You may fill your bottles with hot, boiling water every morning and evening. Enough fresh drinking water is served to you by the Tibet Kailash Travel staff. It is advised to stay hydrated during the day and to drink three or more liters of water each day.

 5, Toilet Facilities

The Kailash area has extremely rudimentary restrooms. It is used outside the room for communal purposes. Insufficient water causes the toilets to get unclean. It is common for people to use the outdoor restrooms in Mansarovar, Derapuk, and Juthulpuk.   

6, Staffs ,

A skilled staff team from Tibet Kailash Travel Nepal manages the entire journey. A chef team, a helper team, and a team leader. Tibetan guides with formal government licenses are to work with Nepali teams. The entire driving crew is also from Tibet.

 7, Trip Insurance,

Travel insurance is not required for the official Kailash permit and visa. In the event of an emergency evacuation, your travel insurance may need to pay for your personal expenditures. If you are returning from a middle-class trip because of a health issue, it could be more beneficial. or could pay for your costs should you need to evacuate in an emergency.

 8, Emergency evacuation,

If someone requires an emergency evacuation due to a health issue or any other issue, it will incur additional costs, all of which will be borne by the individual. We set up all necessary services. In the Tibetan region, helicopter rescue is prohibited. The only way to save lives in the Tibet/Kailash region is via car. Helicopter rescue is another option after you are to the Nepal location.

 9, Hospital and Medical facilities   

The absence of hospitals and other medical amenities is Kailash. Taklakot has just a single hospital. There are no hospitals or medical supply stores in the remaining towns and villages. You will need to drive Taklakot to a hospital in an emergency. Throughout the whole trip, the Tibet Kailash Travel crew carries basic medications. Our guides and leader are trained in basic first aid.

 10, Group size,

Group departure from Kerung is the Kailash Yatra. To make the Kailash overland yatra, we require at least 4 passengers, which adds to the cost of your affordable journey. More than 24 people can go in a group on a single excursion. Any size party can also be scheduled for a private excursion, albeit the price will vary.

 11, Age restriction

 Obtaining a permission and visa for the Kailash Yatra has an age restriction. The only age limit for Indian passport holders to obtain a Kailash permission from Tibet is 65. The Tibetan government's tourism division, Tibet Tourism, is responsible for issuing permits.

 12, Communication Facilities

The whole Kailash region as well as Nepal have local phone service. You will need a Chinese SIM card after you reach Tibet and a Nepali SIM card while visiting Nepal. After completing the processes, Chinese and Nepali sim cards may be purchased and recharged while traveling. Tibet does not have WIFI, however the Nepali portion has. You may use a Chinese SIM card to connect to the internet. At Kailash Parikrama, mobile networks are not available for a single day.

13, Health status and medical certification

Being physically healthy is crucial to the success of your vacation. However, in order to get your Kailash permission and visa, we don't require a doctor or medical certification. It is recommended that you begin your vacation preparation three months in advance by engaging in daily physical activity, such as morning jugging.

14, Adjustment
In this journey, acclimatization is crucial and required before arriving at a high altitude quickly. The high altitude of the Kailash region may provide challenges for certain visitors. Two nights of acclimatization in Kerung are part of our schedule before we go to Mansarovar and Mount Kailash.
15, Additional pursuits
It is possible that there will be more events during the Kailash Yatra. See the thermal springs and Chui Monastery next to Lake Manasarovar. Add a day to the schedule and go to Charansparsa via the North Face of Kailash. Travel at additional expense to Tirthapuri.

16,Kailash Tour under a full moon
The Kailash Yatra should not be undertaken during a full moon. Because of the overcrowding in the area, the majority of pilgrims aim to arrive at Manasarovar or the north face of Kailash during full moon. It can be a shortage of lodging and transportation. Numerous negative experiences resulted in the Tibetan government banning certain groups during that time. As a result, individuals could suffer.

17, Ideal time of year
The best time to undertake the Overland Kailash Yatra from Kerung is from May to September. October and April are still good months for small groups. 
18, Additional Costs
Tibet Kailash Travel offers a fully boarded journey called the Kailash Yatra. Even then, should someone want assistance, personal horses and helpers during the Kailash parikrama are additional charges. Recognize that personal expenses are extra costs that are expressed as including and excluding costs.

19,List of Packing Items
Bags,
We provide you a duffel bag to store your stuff in and a smaller backpack to tote around at all times. As soon as you land in Nepal, this bag is delivered. You are welcome to keep your own bag at the hotel for use on your way back from the yatra.

Shocks and Shoes
Warm, cozy shoes are essential for the duration of the yatra. You must bring an additional pair of shoes or sandals for the guest house. You just need three pairs of warm shocks for the whole journey. In the midst of your Yatra, you may wash it.
Putting on clothing
Hat with a head covering that we supply shielding one's mouth, Warm down jacket: we provide it to you in a returnable condition. wind-resistant clothing, Two pairs of light T-shirts, a warm inside thermal a lightweight or warm jacket, interior-down heat waterproof and windproof pants, A couple of long-wearing hiking paints, full body raincoat, Warm, wind-and water-resistant gloves, three pairs of cozy underpants

 Other add-ons
UV-blocking sun glasses a medium-sized quick-dry towel head torch with additional battery pack, lip care Sunscreen, a trekking stick, a water bottle with two litters, One little water bottle in a thermos,
Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, hand soap, and toilet paper
a first aid kit box with paracetamol, bandages, antiseptic cream, an altitude sickness medication (Diamox or similar), little hiking blade, A few foods that are dry, The camera and its additional batteries, a tiny multi-pin charger and a mobile

Notes,
Booking process: Send a valid passport scan copy that is at least six months old. Amount of trip confirmation: INR 10,000, or $200 USD/person. Ask for our bank account information to deposit it.

- A trip reservation form signed according to the terms and conditions
Payment: At the time of trip confirmation, lNR 10,000 for Indian passport holders and USD $200 for non-Indians.
- Before beginning your journey in a month, add another. the remaining sum (full payment) when you arrive in Nepal and before your Kailash Tour begins. You have three options for making a deposit: cash, demand draft, or depositing money into our bank. 
Conditions and terms
-This price is for a group excursion; a group consists of more than 25 individuals.
- Tibetan regulations are unstable. It might alter even in the final hour before our trip begins. Any money we spend on your trip arrangement in this instance is not refundable. There will still be a cancelation fee.
Staying more than three nights at a hotel in Nepal incurs additional costs. If someone arrived early from the Kailash location.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel the trip after confirming the booking, you will not receive a refund of your advance paid . If you cancel at the last minute and have less than 72 hours to go, you will be charged INR 25,000 or USD 400 per person.
- After you depart from Kathmandu, the entire price is not refundable.