2023 Mt. Kailash Itinerary

Day	Date	Route, Attractions & Activities	Altitude / Hotel
1	Saturday, 09/02/2023	Leaving US ( 9.00 PM)
2	Sunday, 09/03/2023	In Flight	1310m; Hyatt Regency
3	Monday, 09/04/2023	Welcome at the Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu. Our representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in. Visa Preparation, Kathmandu Sightseeing / Visit Doleshwor Mahadev and Sanga tour in the Morning and later in the evening, visit Pashupatinath for Aarati.	1310m; Hyatt Regency
4	Tuesday, 09/05/2023	Kathmandu Sightseeing – Early morning after Breakfast we visit Pashupatinath, Gujeswari, Jal Narayan Temples, Bouddhanath and Swyamabhunath Stupas. Lunch on the way.	1310m; Hyatt Regency
5	Wednesday, 09/06/2023	Janakpuri Sightseeing around 3-4 hours. fly by domestic airlines.	1310m; Hyatt Regency
6	Thursday, 09/07/2023	Helicopter from Kathmandu to Kerung Border and then Drive from Immigration checkpoint to Kerung. We will arrive at the 1st village of Tibet, Kerung in about 2 hours.	2774 m, 9,101 ft; Kerung Hotel
7	Friday, 09/08/2023	Drive from Kerung to Saga (5-6 hours). We will drive through the high hills on a comfortable road to get to the village of Saga. The path climbs up and down the passes of Thong La and La Lung before getting us comfortably to the village of Saga. Along the way, we will be able to see Lake Peikutso and the typical yak and sheep grazing technique of the Tibetan people.	4640 m, 15,223 ft; Western Hotel
8	Saturday, 09/09/2023	Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (6-7 hours, 277km) stay in darchen. After an early breakfast, we will drive towards the highest fresh Water lake in the world. The holy lake of Mansarovar lies at an altitude of 4558 meters with greenish-blue colour. It is believed that the lake was once a resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala and the Lake Rakshash. Lake Rakshash is thought to be created by the evil King Ravan which is why the locals think that the water here is poisonous. After drive round the Manasarover lake, Drive to Darchen (1 hour, 40km).	4575 m, 15,059 ft; Himalaya Hotel, Darchen.
9	Sunday, 09/10/2023	Kailash Kora. Drive from Darchen to Yamadwar early morning and trek to Dirapuk (5-6 hours). We will drive to the small settlement of Tarboche. Tarboche is the starting point of the Kailash Kora. Yamadwar, the gateway of the God of death, is located in Tarboche. From here, we will walk a few hours to arrive at the village of Drirapuk situated in front of the north face of Mt. Kailash. Today, we will be able to see the beautiful views of the Gurla-Mandala, Ape, Kamet and other high peaks. Overnight at Dirapuk.	4900 m; Guest House, Dirapuk
10	Monday, 09/11/2023	Charan Sparsh on Northern face	4900 m; Guest House, Dirapuk
11	Tuesday, 09/12/2023	Kailash Kora. Trek to Zutulpuk via Dolma La Pass (8-9 hours, 19 km). Today is the longest and hardest trek day of the Kailash Kora. We will walk up the highest pass of Dolma La to arrive at the village of Zutulpuk. First, we will be heading to the village of Jarok Donkhang. From there, we will hike towards the Shivastal where  people are thought to undergo a symbolic death just to reborn again. They are believed to get reborn once they arrive at the top of the Dolma La Pass. We will rest here for some time and then, descend steeply to get to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River. We will follow the river and get to the Khando Sangam La facing the eastern side of Mt. Kailash. Sometime after that, we will be in the village of Zutulpuk. The place got its name from the famous cave of Zutulpuk or the miracle cave. Along the way, we will be able to view the Buddha’s footprints. Overnight at Zutulpuk. Drive back to Darchen.	4575 m, 15,059 ft; Himalaya Hotel, Darchen
12	Wednesday, 09/13/2023	Kailash Inner Kora (Trek or drive to Sailung Gumba and Gyantak Gumba and asthapath by Jeep, if they allowded. Trek back to Darchen and Drive back to Manasarover, We will have lunch there, and drive back to Manasarover. Will have bath and havan.	4575 m; Guest House
13	Thursday, 09/14/2023	Drive back to Saga.	4640 m, 15,223 ft; Western Hotel
14	Friday, 09/15/2023	Drive back to Kerung. Cross the border same day helicopter to Kathmandu (if everything is as per plan).	1310m; Hyatt Regency
15	Saturday, 09/16/2023	Everest or Muktinath (Helicopter Tour) Early morning take a helicopter ride to Everest base camp and Land at Kala pathar. Breakfast at Everest View Hotel and fly back to Kathmandu. Others can Visit Muktinath and fly back to Kathmandu. It will take around 3 to 4 hours.	1310m; Hyatt Regency
16	Sunday, 09/17/2023	Visit Lumbini and return by Flight Today early in the morning we will take a flight to Lumbini and explore the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, queen Maya gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama and fly back to Kathmandu.	1310m; Hyatt Regency
17	Monday, 09/18/2023	Reserve day – Local sight seeing	1310m; Hyatt Regency
18	Tuesday, 09/19/2023	Depart Kathmandu & Arrive USA

Tour Cost $3350.00 Net per person

Cost Includes:
Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
all ground transportation by private vehicle
Helicopter from Kathmandu to near Kerung Border and Vice versa
sightseeing in Kathmandu
hotel accommodation in Kathmandu twin sharing based
group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
transportation by bus/van
Support truck to keep goods, your bid bags, and foods
Tibet permit and Tibet Group Visa
all necessary entrance fees in Kailash Region
All camping equipment for the kitchen
Enough oxygen cylinders and pillow
All service charges and taxes
Down Jacket (Refundable Basis), Duffel Bag
Appreciation Certificate from Yolo Hike after the yatra
Bottled mineral drinking water (except during Kailash trek) + Big Oxygen cylender
All meals and accommodations for the driver and guide
Yaks and yak men for carrying luggage during the trekking around Mt Kailash
Kathmandu – Lumbini – Kathmandu Domestic Flight
Kathmandu – Janakpur – Kathmandu Domestic Flight
Kathmandu – Kerung – Kathmandu helicopter

Cost Excludes:
Personal Horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama/ Kailash Round/ Kailash Kora
Using extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
Travel Insurance
Expenses of Personal nature
Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with a valid reason
Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
Tipping to staffs
Upgrade of Hotel and Guest House during the trip
Everest Helicopter tour ( sharing basis) – USD 950 per person
Muktinath Helicopter tour Total $4500 (Shared by the number of passengers)