Day01
1300m
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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 the evening,
meet the group for dinner and a trip briefing. Receive your duffle bags,
down jacket and sun cap.
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Day02
1300m
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Kathmandu
sightseeing. After breakfast, we set out for a guided tour of
Kathmandu's holy sites,including Pashupatinath and Boudanath, before heading
back to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon is spent making final
preparations for the trip. Staff members can assist you in buying or renting
any missing gears, and you may check any unnecessary luggage. Group dinner
in the evening.
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Day03
3750m
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Kathmandu to
Nyalam. We embark on our journey at 5:00 am, stopping in Dhulikhel (1
hour 30 mins drive) for breakfast or we do start after breakfast from
Kathmandu itself. After leaving Dhulikhel, the road follows the valleys of
the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through lush countryside and
dramatic cliffs. We reach the Tibet border in the afternoon, then continue
on to either Zhangmu (2300m) or Nyalam (3750m), depending on road
conditions. Overnight in a local hotel.
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Day04
3750m
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Nyalam: acclimatization
day This day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high
altitude in Nyalam (3750m). It is important to stay hydrated and extremely
aware of your body's physical condition, which the staff will monitor at all
times. |
Day05
4460m
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Nyalam to Saga.
Stay in Hotel/lodge. Past Nyalam (4450m) the road climbs up to La
Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. The
driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas, particular
Shisha Pangma (8012m), more than make up for the rough travel. By late
afternoon we cross the Bhramaputra River and a quick drive brings us to the
town of Saga.
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Day06
4500m
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Saga to
Paryang. Stay in Mud house/tents. Our jeeps and trucks roll through the
dramatic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of
yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snowcapped peaks rising out
of the distant sand dunes. Many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional
dress inhabit this area.
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Day07
4500m
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Paryang to
Lake Manasarovar. Stay in Mud house/tents. This is one of the longest
driving days of the trip. By late afternoon the drive through the green
pastures and massive valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mount
Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will make our way to the small village of
Hor Chu on the eastern banks of the holy lake or drive all the way to
western banks, Chiu monastery for an overnight stay.
Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet's many lakes.
According to Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, the four great rivers of the
Indian sub-continent (the Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges, and Indus) all flow
from its shores. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to visit the great
lake and take in the spectacular views of Mount. Gurula Mandhata (7728m) to
the south and Kailash to the north. From there we will visit the Trugo
monastery before heading to the Chiu monastery for an overnight stay.
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Day08
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A full day in Manasarover
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Day 09
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Day trip to
Thirthapuri |
Day 10
4800m
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Mansarover to
Tarchen. Stay at Hotel. In the morning, the Eco Trek staff will set up
private bathing tent on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for the traditional
sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating the holy mountain.
Once so cleansed, we will head north towards Tarchen, a village considered
the base camp for Kailash. Those who are fit and interested can go for Holy
Austapad trip by afternoon. Jeep can take you will little extras!
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Day11
5500m
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A full trip to
Inner Kora/ Atma lingam Darsan |
Day12
4910m
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Parikrama
Day1. Trek to Dirapuk(4910m), north of Kailash. Total hiking:15km: 7-8hours.
Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our
way along the route we pass numerous chortens (stupas) as well as the sky
burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. We will also take in wonderful views of
cascading creeks, streaming waterfalls and the mighty west face of Kailash.
We will pass the Chukku monastery and arrive at the Dirapuk monastery about
five hours later, where a where we will set up camp for the night.
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Day13
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A Day with
pooja at North Face |
Day14
47900m
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Parikrama
Day3. Trek to Zutul Puk. Total hike: 18km:7-8 hours. The hardest day of
the pilgrimage is also the holiest. We will cross a rocky expanse dotted
with stone cairns draped with the clothes left as offerings by pilgrims who
have come before us. After visiting Gaurikunda, one of the holiest sites on
the trek, further hiking brings us to the ascent up to Dolma-La pass
(5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass we will head down the
steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutulpuk monastery (4790m), site of
the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated.
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Day15
4500m
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Parikram Day4. Trek to
end of the valley. 15km 4-5 hours. Drive to Manasarovar. On the last day
of your Kailash parikrama, a three-hour walk brings us to where the river
emerges onto the Borkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to
our camp at Lake Mansarovar. |
Day16
4500m
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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. |
Day17
4460m
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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. |
Day18
3750m
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Drive to Nyalam. Stay
in Lodge. Sometimes due to seasons rush the traffic is controlled. But
if we get early start then we will be in Kathmandu |
Day19
1300m
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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. |
Day20
1300m
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Road trip to
Manakamana Temple and Pokhara |
Day21
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Muktinath trip/Heli/flight/Night
tour in Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu |
Day 22
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Departure/Drive to Airport |
