Sikkim Himalaya

Tibet – Mt. Kailash (SKTBT – 130)

8 Days heli tour of Mt. Kailash via western Nepal
EX - Kathmandu / Nepalgunj
Best Season: May - June, Aug - October
For people with severe time limitations

For many travelers, Tibet has a special appeal. This is particularly true of the remote south-western corner where the great curve of the Himalaya swings northwards tilting the Tibetan plateau towards the heavens. Here in isolation, is a solitary mountain and two azure lakes that have been a focus for human interest since earliest times.

Hindus regard Mt Kailas as the earthly manifestation of Mt Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, a "world pillar’ 84,000 miles high around which all else revolves. On the summit sits Lord Shiva who shares this lofty peak with his consort Parvati, daughter of Himalaya. Below, Manasarovar floats in the shadow of holy Kailas as the lake formed in the mind of God. It was created to show the omnipotence of Brahma’s mind (Manas). To bathe in the lake and to drink its waters is to be delivered to the paradise of Brahma and to cleanse the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

TREK ITINERARY
 
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Our representative meets you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening, tour briefing.
Day 2: Nepalgunj
AM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple. PM: Fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel. Overnight Hotel..
Day 3: Purang
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Hilsa (Nepal Tibet border) via Simikot (the remote airstrip of Nepal). In Hilsa, our Nepal sherpa crew will meet you and take you to Sher. It takes about 45 minutes up hill trek to reach Sher. After completion of Chinese immigration formalities in Sher, you will drive to Taklakot. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Purang
We visit Khojarnath temple and rest at Purang (Taklakot) for acclimatization purpose.

Day 5: Lake Manasarovar
Early morning, drive to Holy Lake Manasarovar. After taking lunch and holy dip in Lake, you will start for Parikarma of this holy lake on Jeep. Overnight Chui Gompa Guest House or Camp
Day 06: Mt. Kailas - Purang
Early morning, you will drive to Tarboche via Darchen. Stop for a brief while at Tarboche to offer prayers, with a close up view of Holy Mt. Kailas and transfer back to Purang. Overnight at hotel
Day 07: Kathmandu
Early morning, you will drive to Sher and trek down to Hilsa then fly back to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj airport, catch a connecting flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 08:
Transfer to airport for your flight back home.
   
Cost Includes:
Cost Excludes:
  1. Tibet permit & monument entrance fees
  2. Twin sharing accommodation in hotels on BB Plan and AP Plan on trek
  3. Full service of our Sherpa staff from Nepal
  4. Camping equipment
  5. Yaks & yak herders
  6. Transportation by Toyota jeep + support truck for food & equipment
  7. Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) & oxygen
  1. Airfare & airport taxes
  2. Tibet visa fee
  3. Insurance & emergency rescue charges
  4. Personal clothing & accessories including sleeping bags
  5. Extra porter/transport charges in the event of landslides
  6. Others not specified in above cost inclusions list
 
 
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