Kailash Tour 2027 | Fly in Drive Out

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Today, we'll take a tour of a few well-known Hindu temples in the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit the Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Shaktipeetham, and the Jalnarayan Temple. Later, you can get some supplies for the tour if necessary. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Altitude: 1400m Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley

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Today we will visit some of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley today. Explore the Doleshwor Mahadev Temple – the ‘shir’ head part of Lord Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. We will then visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the most preserved cultural heritage in Kathmandu, and return to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. **Option Muktinath Helicopter Trip** The day starts with an exhilarating helicopter ride to Muktinath, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. The scenic helicopter flight will offer breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Upon landing in Muktinath, you'll have time to explore the sacred temple, bathe in the holy 108 waterspouts, and take in the spiritual ambiance. - 4-hour journey Cost For Helicopter to Muktinath USD$4600 per shuttle (for group of 5). After your visit, you'll return to Kathmandu and have our lunch and go for Kathmandu Sightseeing Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley

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We will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport and take a flight to Lhasa. We will receive you at the airport upon your arrival in Tibet and drive you to the hotel. The rest of today, go slowly so that you can acclimate to the altitude more quickly. For the lengthy trip ahead, keep in mind to drink lots of water and get plenty of rest. Altitude: 3656m Distance: 1.5 hours flight

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Morning breakfast at the hotel, and we will visit the capital city of Tibet, Potala Palace. We will visit the Potala Palace, approx. 3 hours in the old Palace Residence in the heart of the city. We will then head onwards to Barkhor Street, then visit the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. Explore around the place, and back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Lhasa. Altitude: 3656m Distance: Around Lhasa City

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Our route passes via Gyatse to Shigatse, the capital of the Tsang region, home to the Panchen Lama, the second pope in Tibet. Excursion to the Tashilhunpo monastery (founded in 1447) early in the morning, stopping at the temple of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, as well as other monastic temples. We will stop over at the Yamdrok Lake for a nice view of the gigantic freshwater lake. Hotel overnight stay. Altitude: 3800m Distance: 356km – 8-9 hrs.

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Your route today will take you across beautiful, over 5000-meter-high passes. You are kept busy by various activities, such as lakes and nomads pursuing tens of thousands of yaks and sheep, while you drive across Tibet's mountainous and sandy terrain. By late afternoon, you will have crossed the Bramha Putra River and be at the characteristic Tibetan and Chinese town of Sag for the evening. Altitude: 4400m Distance: 470km – 9 hours

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After our breakfast at Saga, we will be driving to the highest freshwater lake in the world, the holy Mansarovar Lake, lying at an altitude of 4558 meters, stretching wide with a pristine greenish-blue color. The holy lake is believed to be the resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakshasha (Rakshash Taal). The Rakshash Taal is believed to be created by the Evil King Ravan, and the locals believe the water is poisonous. Overnight at a guest house around Lake Mansarovar. Altitude: 4558m Distance: 480-km –10 hours

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We will get into our spiritual selves and perform some rituals (puja) at the bank of the holy lake mansarovar. Our staff will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from lake Mansarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the Parikrama of the Mansarovar Lake on a Jeep, and continue to the base camp of Kailash, Darchen. It is a village town right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at a hotel. Altitude: 4575m Distance: 110km – 2 hours (Mansarovar Parikrama) 40km – 1 hour (Mansarovar to Darchen)

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We will embark on a three – day parikrama. We first drive to the small settlement of Tarboche, also called Darboche. It is the starting point of the Kailash Kora and is also known as the Valley of Gods. Yamadwar, the gatewat of the God of Death, is located here in Tarboche. We will walk for a few hours to arrive at the settlement of Derapuk, settling right in front of the North Face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight and rest at a guest house. Altitude: 4900m Distance: 7km – 0.5 hours (Darchen to Tarboche Valley) 14km – 8hours (Yamodhar to Drirapuk)

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Among the three days of Kora, today is the longest and the most difficult day. We will be heading towards the village of Jarok Donkhang first, and hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest for some time and take a steep downhill and get to the banks of Lham-chu Khir river. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikunda’. We reach the village of Juthulpuk, this place is named after. The famous cave of Juthulpuk, Zruthulpuk cave, also known as ‘the miracle cave’. We will also catch sight of the Buddha’s Footprints along the way. Overnight at a guest house. Altitude: 5650m Distance: 22km – 10/12 hours (Dirapuk to Juthulpuk)

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We will spend the morning touring the nearby Milarepa cave's caves and temples. After breakfast, we will climb for three to four hours around 7-km to finish our Kora and return to the Darchen settlement. We'll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Hotel overnight stay. Altitude: 4640m Distance: 500km – 10 hours

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Today will be a simple day. We drive in comfort and amazing scenery to Kerung, the last village town of Tibet to Nepal. We will be staying overnight and resting today Altitude: 3000m Distance: 176 km – 5 hours

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After completing the immigration procedures at the Nepal-Tibet border, we will drive back to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Afternoon souvenir shopping and overnight at the hotel. Altitude: 1400m Distance: 155 km – 8 hours

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Our representative will assist you with your departure and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your scheduled flight time, marking the end of your memorable journey with Happy World Tours & Travel.

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