Airport pickup by our Company Staff with a warm welcome– Transfer to Hotel is 15 minutes – Overnight at the Yatri Suites and Spa.
We will collect your passport to obtain VISA for Tibet. Late afternoon we will have a group meeting to prepare for the Yatra and collect Down jacket, and Duffle Bags. Welcome Dinner at a Traditional Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in the Hotel Shankar, Kathmandu.
After Breakfast, you will be greeted by an English speaking guide in an AC vehicle with water bottles. We will start our Kathmandu site-seeing tour followed by Overnight at the Palace Hotel Shanker Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhnath, Patan Darbar Square, and if time permits, Sleeping Vishnu, and Syambhoonath Temple. Lunch/Dinner on your own.
After Breakfast, we depart for Airport to fly from KTM to Lhasa. Depending on our flight arrival, we maybe able to do site-seeing. Overnight in Lhasa.
Lunch/Dinner on your own.
After Breakfast, We begin sightseeing in Lhasa after breakfast. Today is the day we visit the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Built in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Norbulingka Palace is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and houses what is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Museum, the official museum of Tibet, which has a permanent collection of around 1000 artifacts related to the cultural history of Tibet. Overnight in Lhasa.
Lunch/Dinner on your own.
After early breakfast we depart for Shigatse.
Enjoy the view of snow capped mountains; magnificent view of high Himalayas can be seen such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal. We will be crossing the holy river Bhramaputra. Overnight at hotel in Saga. Hot Shower Houses available here
Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. A lifetime achievement, here we will perform a holy dip, Relax and explore around the Mansarovar area. Overnight in a tent/camp or Guesthouse
Early Morning Havan Puja on the Lake. Relax and explore the area after lunch.
Today, it feels as if the heavens had opened up for us and allowed us to peek inside the world of gods and goddesses. We will walk 18 kilometers through the valley guided by Holy Ganges River on our left and shadowed by Mount Kailash on our right. The feeling of today can only be experienced by one and not described…Have your camera handy to capture amazing views of Mt. Kailash. Overnight in a guesthouse or tent
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. Parvati-stal and Gauri Kund are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive to Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. Overnight in tents
(After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. We will continue our drive to Saga and arrive by Evening.)
Early morning, we will depart Saga and drive to Shigatse.
Overnight in KTM
(Note: this requires moderate walking)
Note: this packing list is from Days 3 to 13 only!
Days 1,2, and 14 are in Kathmandu, therefore pack separate for warm weather
Travel size Sun block, Tooth paste and brush, Travel Size Soap, Travel Size Lotion, Travel size tissue packs (10 per person), Wide tooth comb, Lip balm, Travel Size Shampoo, Hair Moisturizer or oil, hand sanitizer, and Deodorant
Consulting with your physician is highly recommended and bring the medications as per his/ her advice. ONLY bring the medicines you use (NOT ALL LISTED) Only bring enough to last for travel days: your prescribed medicines, cough medicine, cough drops, pain medicine (Tylenol/Advil) Imodium, Ciprofloxacin(Rx – Traveler’s diarrhea), Emergen-C, Visine Eye Drops, multivitamins, band aid, Neosporin, Vicks Vapor Rub, Muscle Relaxer Cream, Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine (Diamox is Highly Recommended and provided by Himalayan Glacier Trekking. You may choose to bring your own.SNACKS: Bring your favorite snacks like biscuits, Hard Candy, Chocolates, dry sweets, dry fruits, and Nasto
Consulting with your physician is highly recommended and bring the medications as per his/ her advice. ONLY bring the medicines you use (NOT ALL LISTED) Only bring enough to last for travel days: your prescribed medicines, cough medicine, cough drops, pain medicine (Tylenol/Advil) Imodium, Ciprofloxacin(Rx – Traveler’s diarrhea), Emergen-C, Visine Eye Drops, multivitamins, band aid, Neosporin, Vicks Vapor Rub, Muscle Relaxer Cream, Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine (Diamox is Highly Recommended and provided by Himalayan Glacier Trekking. You may choose to bring your own.SNACKS: Bring your favorite snacks like biscuits, Hard Candy, Chocolates, dry sweets, dry fruits, and Nasto
Pack all items in extra large 2 ½ gallon clear easy zip bags in one suitcase as per airline size. We will provide a Large Duffle bag for your Journey and leave behind your Suitcase at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day | Description | |
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01 | Rest day in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel Shanker | ![]() |
02 | Drive to Pokhara by Luxury Bus. Overnight in Pokhara (lake city) | |
03 | Early morning fly to Jomsom, drive to Muktinath , puja and evening back to Jomsom for overnight | |
04 | Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara overnight in Pokhara | |
05 | Drive to Kathmandu | |
06 | Fly Home Sweet Home |
Day | Description | |
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01 | Early morning Heli to Kagbhusandi Taal Havan Puja, Meditation, and Holy Bath Heli back to Kathmandu, Overnight in Kathmandu | ![]() |
02 | Fly Home Sweet Home | |
Day | Description | |
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01 | Fly to Janakpur. Depart hotel for flight to Janakpur (Breakfast included) |
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02 | Fly Home Sweet Home | |
To better prepare for our Yatra, I sincerely encourage you to register as soon as possible. The more time you will have for mental and physical preparation, the better you will enjoy and experience the journey to Kailash.
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