Lhasa, Kailash & Tirthapur 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

  fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650 Mt)Hotel Ganan in lhasa

• DAY 02

  visit Lhasa (3650 Mt)Hotel Ganan in lhasa

• DAY 03

  visit Lhasa (3650 Mt)Hotel Ganan in lhasa

• DAY 04

  Lhasa/Gyanste/Shigatse, visiting YamzhogYumco Lake and Tashilumpo monastery 3900 M ( Guest house)

• DAY 05

  Shigatse to Saga, by Yarlung Tsangpo

• DAY 06

  Saga to Paryang

• DAY 07

  Paryang to Hor Qu ( LAKE MANASAROVAR) 4520 M (Guest House)

• DAY 08

  Hor Qu to Darchen 4700 M (Guest House)

• DAY 09

  KAILASH CIRCUIT TREK / DIRAPHUK, trek 6652 M (Guest house)

• DAY 10

  DIRAPHUK - ZUTRULPHUK , trek Guest House

• DAY 11

  trek to Darchen, drive to TIRDAPURI hot springs

• DAY 12

  TIRDAPURI / KHOJARNATH / PURANG

• DAY 13

  PURANG/LAKE MANASAROVAR(Chiu Gompa) and LAKE MANASAROVAR

• DAY 14

  PARYANG

• DAY 15

  SAGA

• DAY 16

  SAGA / NYLAM or zhang mu

• DAY 17

  NYLAM or zhang mu / KATHMANDU