Kathmandu Kailash Overland Tour, Kathmandu to Kailash Overland or Kailash Overland Tour starts from Kathmandu city via Kyirong a newly opened route after closure of Kodari border due to massive earthquake in 2015. It is a fresh and new route for traveler via northern highway from Kathmandu via most popular trekking region of Nepal Langtang region and national park and it includes a scenic and cherishful drive on the Tibetan pleteau. Overland tour to Kailash includes a detour of Tibetan cultural heritage too and also It give a sense of panoramic drive along the way.
Mt. Kailash
Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m) , the famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multi armed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine story Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.
Lake Manasarover
Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m), where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The 53 Km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet's pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travellers to Western Tibet. It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation Or Nirvana.
Equipment
Accomodation
You will be staying at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, If some one want to have higher category hotels, It is available on additional cost while in Kathmandu. We provide best reviewed and comfortable hotels in Kathmandu, you will love it for sure. Similarly we provide best possible hotels in Tibet side also such as In Saga 3 star hotel, In Darchen 4 star hotel, in Kyirong best possible non star hotel while there would be 3 Nights (in Mansarover, Diraphuk & Dzutulphuk) would be guest house with 4 beded dormitory room and with common toilet.
Meals
It is included only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and Freshly cooked full board vegitarian meal will be served during Kailash tour. Our cook will serve you Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan and Western food.
Recommended Clothing & Accessories
As the tempreture varies greatly between day and night (from Max. 20° celcius to Min. -10° celcius) one should prepare accordingly. As we believe in carbon neutral footprint "Maximum comfort with minimum items" are recommended. some recommendation for the trip are Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen sockes, Personal Towel, Light and Warm parka Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Torch with extra batteries, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, T-Shirt, Sleeping bag and comfortable walking shoes etc.
Road Condition:
Road Condition between Kathmandu and border is average good through hilly side from Trishuli city, Before it the road is well maintained. Once you arrive near Dhunche some portion are not paved and some time landslide may disturb which may cause waiting for a while or if impossible may also need to change another vehicle. After that once you arrive Syabru Besi the road condition is good and after that till border it is rough and bumpy road. After crossing border to China side the road until Kyirong good after Kyirong all the way to Kailash is newly fantastic paved road.
Altitude Problem & Physical Fitness
We Tibet Holidays lead our all trips smooth and pleasant however all tours/treks around kailash go through above 4000m and it requires 5600m pass during Kailash circumambulation trek along the way, It may occur some symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) such as headache, nausia, vomiting, loss of appetite & stomach disorder etc at the beginning once once you enter Tibet, that is why we have set one more day acclimatization at Kyirong. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases are required to consult with their doctor before taking the trip. There is no specific level of physical fitness is required, everyone could join on this tour/trek. It would be more helpful if you have previous trekking or hiking experience. Regular exercise, jugging, stretching and meditation or yoga for weeks or months before taking the trip would be good idea which enhance your body strength and stability and also it helps to adjust your body to the elevation in a very short time. It is also advised that you inform Tibet Holidays team about your medical condition before booking the trip..
Custom and Currency:
Chinese custom opens 10 AM to 6 PM Beijing time (Beijing time is 2.15 hrs ahead of Nepal time) we must need to be checked in between this time. Your all permit and visa will be arranged by Tibet Holidays and also our representative will assist you while border check in and check out. The Currency in Tibet is Chinese Yuan or RMB, The vallue of money as of today is USD 1 = RMB 6.5 and 1 RMB = INR 11 for Indian pilgrims. Money can be exchanged from our office which would be good to return if remained after trip or you could exchage at border with personal money changer. Note: you must need to exchage the remaining amount with the same person or agency from where you exchaged. ATM machine are available at Shigatse , Gyantse and Lhasa city. Now most of hotels accept credit cards and USD and EURO cash.
Acclimatization
This tour/trek may happen probability of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). The higher altitude means the more less oxygen. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs some days to adjust in the elevation It is required one more day acclimatization either in Kyirong or in Saga. This trip progresses with gradual ascent and does not reach a very high altitude in no time; We Tibet Holidays design all our program either with gradual accent or with some acclimatization days in order to avoid probability of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
Best Time to Travel
The best time to travel Kailash is from Mid. April to Mid. October. April, May, September & October will best in order to get best views with sunny days while June, July & Agust may effect by rain as it covers mansoon season. Weather would be unpredictable in Tibet, Cloudy & Rainy would not remain for long time that is why most of traveler takes trip to Kailash in summer which would be less cold comparing autumn and spring season.
Trip Start Dates and Cost
Private trip could take at any date while solo or individual traveler could check available trip start dates for Kathmandu Kailash Overland Tour on the Fix Departure section or Please contact us via email to join with group tours.
