This is the shortest and the most direct approach to Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar, best suited for those on pilgrimage or for those whose time is limited. We drive via Khasa (Zhangmu) through the southern route to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar and return via the same route back to Kathmandu. Holy Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar tour and trek This adventure begins with the drive across the Himalaya east into Tibet to Holy Lake Mansarovar. Here you will join the throngs of pilgrims who, for centuries, have converged on this remote southwestern corner of Tibet to circumambulate the sacred mountain, considered to be the center of the universe by Hindus and Buddhist alike. Ancient cosmography identifies Kailash with the mighty mountain Sumeru, the central peck of the world. To Buddhist, the "Father Mountain" represents the means to enlightenment; Lake Mansarovar, the "mother principle," represents transcendental consciousness. Hindus consider Kailash to be the throne of Lord Shiva, one of the three principle gods of the Hindu pantheon, whose long, matted hair forms the holy Ganges River. As a Bon center, Kailash enjoys great popularity the folk religion of Tibet- it is the soul of the country and assures protection for all Tibetans. The fountain head of four bread Asian rivers, few mountain reveals Kailash for its mystique, isolation and prominence for 3 days, you will walk with pilgrims around this almost perfectly symmetrical mountain and the sightseeing of the ruins of lost Guge Kingdom Tholing and Tsaprang, before the trek back into Nepal. Your trek pioneered by Earthbound Expeditions takes you into the heart of Nepal's highest district situated in the remote northern riches of the country. Few trekkers have walked these trials, unchanged over the ages. The encounter with the herders, pilgrims and the local people will be lively and make for precious memory. It is an experience of a lifetime.

Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 02 Free day is sightseeing in Kathmandu city
Day 03 Kathmandu to Zhangmu by bus
Day 04 Drive from Zhangmu to Nyalam
Day 05 Rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization
Day 06 Drive from Nyalam to Saga
Day 07 Drive from Saga to Paryang
Day 08 Drive from Paryang to Manasarowar
Day 09 Full day sightseeing in the Manasarowar
Day 10 Drive from Manasarowar to Purang
Day 11 Drive from Purang to Darchen
Day 12 Rest day at Darchen for acclimatization
Day 13 Drive from Darchen to Kailash
Day 14-17 Around trek to Mt. Kailash
Day 18 Drive from Kailash to Darchen
Day 19 Drive from Darchen to Paryang
Day 20 Drive from Paryang to Saga
Day 21 Drive from Saga to Peikutso
Day 22 Drive from Peikutso to Zhangmu
Day 23 Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu.
Day 24 Full day is sightseeing Kathmandu city
Day 25 Departure to your destination

Cost:
02-04 Person Euro 1,806.00 per person
05-08 Person Euro 1,634.00 per person
09-12 Person Euro 1,363.00 per person

Cost Includes

• 4 night hotel in Kathmandu standard 3 star hotel with BB plan
  1 Sirdar, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen boy's with helper, Porters and their equipment.
• Food during the trek 3 meals a day.
• Two men tent, Mattress and all necessary sleeping bags, dinning tent, Kitchen tent Toilets tent.
• Insurance for all Nepalese staff
• Tibet entry & exit permit fee
• Ground transportation fee
• We will provide local Tibetan guide and porters during the trek in the Tibet

Cost excludes

• Flight Ktm to Lhasa as per itinerary
• Tibet visa fee Euro 29.00 per person
• Personal equipment and high risk medical insurance
• International air ticket and airport tax
• Visa fee
• Emergency rescue flight if needed Nepal part only
  Flight inside China