Lhasa, Kailash & Tirthapuri Tour

Mt. Kailash (22028 Feet), considered to be a physical embodiment of the mythical Mt. Meru, is believed to be the most sacred mountain in the world. Its snow dusted rock pyramid is located in the scenically rich area of western Tibet, which lies between the Himalayas and Karakurum ranges. From its peak, one can enjoy the views of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. It is considered most auspicious to make a religious pilgrimage around its fifty-three kilometres circuit (32 miles parikrama). In fact, the entire region of Mt. Kailash is of important religious significance and includes the two turquoise-blue, pristine high-altitude lakes of Mansarovar and Rakshesa. Mt. Kailash is regarded holy by followers of several religions. To Hindus, Kailash is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake, the soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailash Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. And the followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailash as the soul of Tibet. Another uniqueness contributing to the mystical aspects of Kailash is that four most sacred rivers of the Indian sub-continent begin from here – Sutlej, Karnili (a major tributary of the Ganges), Brahmaputra and Indus. The end of these rivers are more than 2,000 kilometres apart, yet they all have their source within hundred kilometres of Mt. Kailash. Nature lovers can encounter numerous unusual species of birds, wildlife, and flora here. This holy region is known as navel (center) of the universe, attracting scholars and researchers from all over the world. Mt. Kailash (also known as the ‘Sumeru Parbat’ in Hindu epics) provides a spiritually enriching, naturally unique and a truly rewarding journey of a life-time!

• DAY 01

  LHASA ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

• DAY 02

  VISIT LHASA

• DAY 03

  LHASA SIGHTSEEING

• DAY 04

  LHASA TO GYANTSE

• DAY 05

  GYANTSE TO SHIGATSE

• DAY 06

  SHIGATSE TO SAGA

• DAY 07

  SAGA TO MANSAROVAR LAKE

• DAY 08

  MANSAROVAR TO DARCHEN

• DAY 09

  KAILASH CIRCUIT TO DIRA PUK TREK

• DAY 10

  DIRAPHUK - ZUTULPHUK TREK

• DAY 11

  ZUTHULPUK TO DARCHEN & VISIT TIRTHAPURI

• DAY 12

  TIRDAPURI TO PARYANG

• DAY 13

  PARYANG TO SAGA

• DAY 14

  SAGA TO KERUNG BORDER

• DAY 15

  KERUNG TO KATHMANDU

• DAY 16

  KATHMANDU FREE DAY

• DAY 17

  FINAL DEPARTURE