Mt. Kailash Trek via Kyirong

Representative from EWT will receive you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

Dinner on own.

We will visit a UNESCO Heritage site; Boudhanath Stupa, which lies approximately 6 km north east from central Kathmandu, which was probably built in the 14th century. Located at the valley floor, Boudhanath Stupa is considered a jewel point in the center of a natural mandala, a store of sacred energy. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site. The site was damaged in the 2015 earthquake. Thanks to the united efforts of the community, it has been restored to its full glory. We will have lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking the scenic stupa site.

In the afternoon we will visit the Pashupatinath Temple, also a UNESCO Heritage site. It is a famous and sacred Hindu temple located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Non Hindus are restricted from entering the main temple and so will be going around the cremation spot. You can see the richly ornamented pagoda house with the sacred linga or holy symbol of Lord Shiva.

In the evening pack and get ready for the trek tomorrow. Pack a bag you need for the trek and you can leave the rest at the hotel/ EWT office.

Dinner on own.

Drive down to Nagdhunga and along the Trishuli River to the North from Galchi and drive to Kyirong through Dhunch and Saybrubasi to the Nepal China border with is 140km. After immigration formalities we drive to Kyirong 70 km.

Rest for acclimatization.

The drive across Lalung La 5,200 m offers you a spectacular view of the majestic lake- Peiku Tso with Shishapangma 8,027 m in the back drop, passing through traditional box villages on the way.

After breakfast, we drive to Mansarovar. You will be able to see the snow covered peaks as we drive through the Paryang and cross the Mayumla Pass with lots of rocky peaks and sand dunes giving you an idea of Tibet’s landscape. As you near this incredible sacred lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can even catch a glimpse of the majestic Mount Kailash

The highest fresh water lake of utmost turquoise color is full of fish and swans with the holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandata and Lake Rishikesh in its surroundings. We explore the Lake Mansarovar in the day and then drive down to Darchen which is a one hour drive. We then spend our night at Chu Gumba.

Early in the morning after breakfast, we begin our trek to Dirapuk for the kora. Arrangements for yaks and porters will be finalized before heading off. You will pass through verdant meadows and picturesque streams towards Lha Chu Valley. The trail overlooks the turquoise river cascading over a narrow canyon with high steep cliffs. En route, the north face of Kailash comes into vision. The trail will approach the 13th century monastery of Dira-Puk. Visiting this monastery is said to be a kind of blessing experience gifted in your Mount Kailash tour and trek. Finally, you will conclude the trek of the day by camping at Dira-Puk.

Lha Chu Valley is a passing vista as you turn towards Drolma Chu Valley and ascend towards the Drolma La (5630m), which is the highest point of the trip. The breathtaking view of Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion at the summit, is a reward that awaits you at the top. Further on, the trail descends to the flat fields of Zutul-Puk which houses a monastery and several fascinating caves. The caves at this locale are most popular for meditation; Milarepa’s cave being one of them with Milarepa’s footprints and elbow prints believed to be imprinted all over this cave of mani stones. As we continue our Parikrama, we camp at Zutul-Puk.

Our pilgrimage trek concludes at Darchen and we move towards Saga.

As you drive to Kyirong, you cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) by a ferry and continue driving 220 km to Kyirong. Soon after leaving Saga the road opens into a wide flat flowing plain passing through spectacular views of Shishapangma (8,027m) in the backdrop.

From Kyirong, you cruise down to the border town Rasuwagadi Nepal border and hike down to the Nepalese Immigration Control where you will be met by your Nepalese escorts. After completing the re-entry formalities you continue the scenic drive to Kathmandu which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 7-8 hours.