Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Muktinath Yatra

What to see?

Kailash Mansarovar:

Pashupatinath Temple, Rudrabhishek in Pashupatinath Temple,Doleshwar Mahadev, Sleeping Vishnu Temple, Mansarovar Parikarama by vehicle, Mansarovar Holy dip and Havan & Kailash Parikrama Muktinath Yatra:

MuktinathkashetraSalvation, Tempale of Lord Vsihnu, Godesss Laxmi, Godess Saraswati, Godess Janki, Garuda, Luv-Kush and Sapt Rishies, only place in world where Saligram can be found; considered by Hindu as incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Two Kundas Water pound;to wash away negative karma, 108 Dhaara name of ‘Muktidhaara’ just behind the temple, continuously burning flame from running water sound ‘Jwalamayi Temple’, footsteps of Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan, beautiful city Pokhara, Manokamana Devi Temple Shaktipith It is believed that Godess Manakamana grants the wished of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. Outline itinerary

Day-1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport & take you to the hotel. In the evening we will have a group meeting for briefing for the Yatra. Overnight in the hotel. We suggest you take flight which arrives early in the morning to Kathmandu for good rest.

Day-2 Drive to Pokhara, 800m/2,624ft

After breakfast Scenic drive to Pokhara. On the way visit Manakamana wish fulfilling Goddess temple by cable car. Lunch will be served at cable car station. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara

Day-3 Fly Jomsom / Visit Muktinath, 3810m/12,496ft

Early morning fly to Jomsom, drive 21 km to Muktinath for the Darshan. Holy bath and Puja at Muktinath temple. Darshan of Bhagwan Shree Swamynarayan’s Holy foot steps. Drive back to Jomsom, overnight in a guesthouse

Day-4 Fly back to Pokhara and sightseeing in Pokhara

Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom, explore important sights in Pokhara. Overnight in a hote

Day-5 Back to Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu. Evening briefing about the Kailash Yatra and preparation

Day-6 Rudrabhishek at Pashupatinath temple and Sightseeing

Early in the morning we will perform Rudrabhishek in Pashupatinath temple. After lunch, proceed for sightseeing to Budhanilkantha and darbar square. Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu

Day-7 Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari to Zhangmu to Nyalam 3700m, 12,142 ft Travel time: 7 to 8 hours

After breakfast depart for Kodari border. Lunch at Kodari border. Clear Nepali customs/immigration. 15 minutes walk across Friendship Bridge to Tibet where the Chinese border police will check passport & visa. Walk to your allotted land- cruiser 4 yatris plus a driver and possibly one staff per vehicle. Land cruiser will have a room for backpack and small purse only. All the other bags duffle bag will be provided by us will be carried by trucks throughout the trip. 30 minutes drive from Kodari to Zhangmu, where second immigration formalities will be done. From Zhangmu to Nyalam is 2 to 3 hours uphill scenic drive. Night halt at guesthouse in Nyalam. In Tibet guest houses and hotels are very simple and basic

Day-8 Acclimatization day in Nyalam

After breakfast, small walk through Nyalam village to visit monastery, and 2 hours trek for acclimatization. Night halt at the same guesthouse

Day-9 Drive Nyalam to Saga 4600m, 14,409 ft 240 kms. Travel time: 6 - 7 hours Enjoy the view of snow capped mountains; we will be passing through first pass,f Lalung La Pass 5000m from where magnificent view of Himalayan peaks can be seen, if weather favors us, such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. On way we will be crossing holy river Bhramaputra. Night halt at hotel in Saga.

Day-10 Drive Saga to Lake Mansarovar 4750m, 14,180 ft 450 kms Travel time: 8 - 9 hours

The drive is very long. The road condition is fair. Enjoy vast Tibetan plateau, landscape changes from sandy dunes to

rocky vistas to savannah type This is the most auspicious day for all of us, as some of you might have waited for so long, maybe since many life times to get the first glimpse of holy Mt.Kailas and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will perform half Mansarovar Parikrama by jeep. Overnight at guest house/camp at Lake Mansarovar

Day-11 Havan/rest/acclimatization at Lake Mansarovar

The experience of being in the abode of God. A lifetime achievement: Puja, Havan-worship, Meditation, Holy dip, Tarpan etc. Here relax and explore around the Mansarovar area. Overnight at same guesthouse

Day-12 Drive Mansarovar to Ashtapad darshan to Darchen

Continue Mansarovar Parikrama by jeep. On the way visit Chue monastery and drive to Darchen. After lunch drive to Ashtapada and Nandi darshan. Telephone services are available in Darchen. There are few jewellery and some souvenir shops

Day-13 Drive Darchen to Tarboche 13 km and trek to Derapuk 12 km First day of Parikrama Trekking time: 6 to 7 hours

Drive about 13 km. to Tarboche. For those yatris who are not joining for Parikrama, they can do a small parikrama about 100 mt. of Tarboche flag, which is also considered as Parikrama of holy Mt. Kailas. Parikram will start on foot or horse/yak-back from here. The trail leads to few ups and downs till Derapuk. Be blessed by seeing the magnificent view of north face, of holy mountain Mt. Kailas. Overnight in guesthouse/camp.

Day-14 Trek from Derapuk to Dolmalapass to Zhutulpuk Valley 4760m 15 km – Second day of Parikrama Trekking time: 9 to 10 hours

This is the toughest day of the yatra. To Dolmala, it is 6 kilometers uphill trekking. At Dolmala pray and perform puja for 10 to 15 minutes. After Dolomala pass is Gaurikund. From here you will start descending for another 6 kilometers. Trail is very slippery and you have to hop from rock to rock. Please use your walking stick. A final steep descending staircase brings you to the valley floor. Additional 4 kilometers of gradual walk to campsite. Overnight at camp located on beautiful site

Day-15 Trek from Zhutulpuk to end of parikrama and Drive to Mansarovar and to Dongba – Third day of Parikrama Trekking time: 5 to 6 hours

Very pleasant walk. Trail is very beautiful. Many caves, Mani stones and birds can be seen. This is valley of enlightenment

Land cruiser will be waiting near Darchen where our Parikrama ends. Drive about two hours to ‘Tirthputri’. From the spiritual point of view this place is as important as Mt.Kailas and Mansarovar. We will spend Half an hour here and then we will drive to Lake Mansarovar for final holy bath and puja then continue drive back to Dongba. Overnight in guest house

Day-16 Drive Dongba to Nyalam 480km

We are now on return journey. Overnight at local guesthouse in Nyalam

Day-17 Nyalam to Zhangmu to Kodari to Kathmandu

Start early in the morning. Drive two hour to Kodari border. Leave Land Cruiser here and walk through Friendship Bridge. Coach will be waiting, drive to Kathmandu

Day-18 Departure