Day 01: Kathmandu to Nylam (150km), 3750m: After breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3800m.). We reach friendship bridge ( Nepal – China boarder) by private coach. After Nepal immigration and custom formalities cross the bridge then drive uphill to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guest house.
Day 02: Rest day at Nylam 3750m for acclimatization for further adventure journey.
Day 03 Saga/4450m: (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 245 km) On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet visiting lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.
Day 04: Paryang (4600m) 230 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Here, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
Day 05: Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Arrive at Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover for the overnight.
Day 06 Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km: Witness and enjoy the Saga Dawa festival just at the base camp of the Holy mt. Kailash parikrama.
Day 07 Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. The walk is for about 7hrs and completes 15kms providing frequently face of Kailash Parbat.
Day 08 The hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles ). The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here.
Day 09 End of Kailash kora (Parikrama) and drive to Manasarovar: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.
Day 10: Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.
Day 11: Drive Pary to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs
Day 12: Drive to Nylam or Zangmu (296km) 6-7 hr.
Day 13: Drive down to Friendship Bridge and transfer to Dhulikhel.118 km 5-6 hrs
Day 14: Transfer to kathmandu (32 km) 2-3 hrs.
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Mt.
Kailash-Manasarovar is one of the holiest of naturalshrines for
the Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and the indigenous Tibetan Bonpos
in the Himalayas. Mount Kailash is situated in the south-
western part of Tibet, and lapping at its foothills are the
turquoise blue, calm waters of Lake Manasarovar. Considered a
home of the Gods, it is said, if you stand on your toes here,
you can touch the sky.