Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Today we will prepare the complete visa application form and submit it tomorrow to China Visa Service.

AM- Visit Pasupatinath temple and Guheshwari temple (Shakti Peeth).

PM- Detail briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

AM: Visit Doleshwor Mahadev (Head part of Kedarnath located in Uttarakhand, India) and Saga (World tallest statue of Lord Shiva)

PM: Visit sleeping vishnu (Jal Narayan)

After breakfast, drive to Manakamana Temple (110 Km/4 Hrs). We drive to Manakamana Cable Car base station and then take a ride in Cable car to reach top of the hill where the temple is located.

The name Manakamana originates from two words, "MANA" which means "HEART" and "KAMANA" which means "WISH". It is believed that if anyone makes a wish in this temple by their heart then their wish will be fulfilled.

AM: Visit World Heritage Sites Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, Kumar temple (Living Goddess) and Soyambhunath stupa.

PM: Visit Jhor Mahadev. It is Shiva temple which is inside a cave covered by a huge rock. You can also enjoy the waterfall that runs down from this huge rock.

Tibet visa will be collected on this day.

Transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Stay at hotel. 

Kathmandu - Nepalgunj flight: 1 hour.

Early morning have breakfast or carry pack breakfast and leave hotel at about 5-5.30 AM for your flight to Simikot. The flights from Nepalgunj to Simikot operate only in the morning by fixed wing airplane. From 10 a.m. onward, the weather en-route may not be favorable due to heavy wind and cloud. At the airport in Simikot, our staff will receive you and escort to the hotel/guesthouse. Today, you will either visit Shiva temple or relax for getting acclimatized. Stay at hotel/guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner

Nepalgunj - Simikot flight: 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition. 

We leave hotel/guesthouse at 5 AM to fly to Hilsa 3100 mt, 10168 ft by chartered helicopter at around 6 AM. This scenic flight takes about 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. Since our helicopter can carry only 5 to 6 (maximum) passengers at a time, we have to make some extra shuttle flights depending on your group size to bring all passengers to Hilsa. 

As per the rule of the Chinese government, the entry and exit of the group should be together. It is not
possible to cross the border for those who have flown to Hilsa by the earlier flights. They should wait until the whole group gathers at Hilsa, then cross Nepal – China border together. From heli pad, you walk for about 10 minutes. 

Chinese guide and vehicles will be waiting across the border with bus to drive to Purang also called Taklakot. After crossing the border, immigration formalities are done on Chinese side. Rest of the time at Purang is for acclimatization. 3400mt, 11152 ft. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner

Simikot - Hilsa: 20 minutes by Helicopter
Hilsa to Chinese immigration: 10 minutes walk (flat road)
Driving time 1 – 2 hrs  to Purang (depending on the time consumed at immigration). 35 km. 

After breakfast, drive to Manasarovar. A brief halt will be taken on the way on the shore of Lake Rakhash Tal 
from where you get first Darshan of Mt. Kailash. You will then continue drive to Lake Manasarovar (4573m) and
take parikram of the Lake by coach. Take a dip in the Lake. Stay at guesthouse.

Today, after reaching Manasarovar, yatris who wish to hire pony and porters for Kailash parikrama should confirm with our guide so that he can make necessary arrangements.

Purang to Manasarovar 90 km 2 hours
The entire parikrama is about 105 kms and will take – 3 - 4 hours

Today morning we wake up at the bank of Lake Manasarovar. We perform pooja, homa and other rituals. After having lunch we drive to Darchen. Distance: 36 km Drive: 1 hr. Altitude at Darchen: 4620 mt.=15155 ft.

Drive to Yama Dwar 8km. We will pass through the Yama Dwar and start Kailash parikrama. Total 9 kms. Walk 6-9 hrs. Darchen altitude 5000 mt = 16404 ft.

Pilgrims who have booked for porter and/or pony will get them at Yama Dwar.

Pilgrims who are not going for parikrama will return from Yama Dwar and stay in Darchen.

After breakfast we walk for around 5.5 kms through a very rocky trail wearing helmet as stones will be falling from above. Our trained Sherpas will help you walk and cross any difficult points in the trail. Total walk to Kailash Base and return will take 10 to 11 hrs.

Today is the toughest and longest day of this yatra. You must wake up and start your journey at around 5 AM with light food. From the start of the day till you reach Dolma La Pass, the highest point in this yatra (Altitude 5650 mt./18532 ft.), you have to go up hill (atleast 4 hrs.). However in between, there are flat portion of the trail.

After reaching Dolma La Pass, the trail descends to other side of the mountain via Gauri Kunda (also called Parvati Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati, takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending. After reaching down to the valley base (the other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another approx. 6 hrs to reach Zutulphuk. Total walk 10 hrs. Altitude of Zuthulphuk is 4780 mt./15700 ft.

The trek approximately takes about 3-4 hours to reach the pickup point and the trail is quite easy and flat. From the pick-up point, we drive to Darchen, pick-up pilgrim's not making parikrama and then drive to Purang. Stay at Hotel.

Drive from pickup point to Darchen: 6 km 20 minutes.
Pick-up point to Purang 115 Km: total time taken 3 – 4 hrs drive

Drive from Purang to Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, then fly to Simikot 20 minutes by chartered helicopter shuttle flights. From Simikot, fly back to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane, 50 minutes and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.  
 
 

You will be free until departure transfer from your hotel to airport to fly home. Breakfast

Note: Above itinerary is subject to change under unfavorable weather condition and unavoidable
Circumstances. Any additional cost as a result of such conditions, has to be paid extra by the participants’ onthe spot. We strongly suggest to keep your flight from Kathmandu back home at least 2 -3 days later than the 
schedule given above to avoid the hassle and cost for rescheduling your flight home in the event of delay of your arrival in Kathmandu from Nepalgunj. Cost for extra day’s stay anywhere will be charged @ INR00.00
for Indian and US $ .00 for non-Indian/NRI per person per night on twin / double / triple bed room sharing basis and extra INR  / US $ 00 for taking single room with all meals.