This is the most common and popular tour plan that is undertaken by maximum number of people every year. The trip is done by Land Cruisers with stopovers along the way. The most important aspect of this plan is that it is the most basic and cost effective.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel. Evening detail briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02 : Half day Kathmandu Sightseeing, After lunch group will departure to After lunch group will departure to Kodari.2500m – 130km (Nepal-China Border) by private tourist coach. Overnight stay at Guest house.

Day 03 : Early morning after breakfast at 8am Chinese border formalities and passes through. Drive from Kodari to Nyalam 3700mtr 35 Km / 2 hrs. having rest overnight at Guest House.

Day 04 : Nayalam, day for acclimatization on 3700mtr.

Day 05 : Drive to Dongba (4250m) 332km / 7-8 hrs. En-route, pass through Lalung la Pass which is 16,000 feet above sea level, and Lake Pigutso and River Brahmaputra. Overnight at guest house.
Day 06 : Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Chiu 422km / 6-7 hrs. Today beautiful day drive to Chiu Manasarovar Lake crossing over Mayum La and Chhongo Lake one the way. On the south of Lake is Mt. Gurla Mandhata (7728m)  and Holy Kailash on the north. Lake Manasarovar is considered the holiest of all of Tibet’s many lakes.

Day 07 : Full day on Holy banks of Manasarover. Yatris will perform Manasarover Parikrama by Jeeps / bus. Dinner and overnight at Guest House/Tents.

Day 08 : After early breakfast, depart to Tarboche (starting point for Kailash Parikrama). Trek to Driraphuk (12 km. / 7 - 8 hrs.). Packed Lunch. Dinner and overnight camping.

Day 09 : After early breakfast, start trekking to Zutulphuk via Dolma Pass (highest point of entire journey, 5750 m). The distance is 18 km with approximate time taken 9 - 10 hrs. Packed Lunch. Dinner and overnight camping.

Day 10 : After early breakfast, trek further for 10 km. (4 - 5 hrs.) to arrive at the ending point of Parikrama where jeeps shall be waiting to drive the back to Paryang or Dongba. Packed lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Guest House/Tents.

Day 11 : After early breakfast, proceed to Nyalam. 232km / 6-7 hrs. Overnight at Guesthouse. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Guest House

Day 12 : Drive back to Kathmandu 165 km / 7 hours. Arriving back at the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel

Day 13 : As per your return flight transfer to the airport to the Destinations.

Note :

• Above tour is organized from May to October.
• Starting point of the tour is Kathmandu.
• Total duration is 13 Days (depends upon the weather condition).
• Tailor made Itinerary suiting only for groups will be made as on request.
• For above tour Individual booking are taken for as per fixed departure Dates.
• Due to Mansoon / Landslide Yatris have to keep few days extra in hand.

Tour Schedule for Kailash Manasarovar Darshan by Jeep/Bus – 2016

Arr. Kathmandu	Arri. Tibet (Nayalam/Kerung)	Arr. Manasarovar on (Full Moon)	Mt. Kailash Parikrama	Return to Nayalam	Departure Kathmandu
16th May	18th & 19th May	21st May	22nd May	26th May	26th May
17th June	18th June	19th June	20th June Full Moon	21st June	25th June
16th July	17th July	18th July	19th July Full Moon	20th July	24th July
15th August	16th August	17th August	18th August Full Moon	19th August	23rd August
13th Sep.	14th Sep.	15th Sep.	16th Sep. Full Moon	17th Sep.	21st Sep.

 

* Above tour is organized from May to October.
* Starting point of the tour is Kathmandu.
* Total duration is 16 - 17 Days (depends upon the weather condition).
* Tailor made Itinerary suiting only for groups will be made as on request.
* For above tour Individual booking are taken for as per fixed departure Dates.
* Due to Mansoon. Yatris have to keep few days extra in hand.

Fixed Departure Dates for 16 days Kailash (Overland Trip) Year 2014 :

Arr.Kathmandu	Arri.Tibet (Nayalam)	Arr. Manasarovar Full Moon	Arr. Mount Kailash	Arr. Kathmandu	Dep.to Destination
07th May	09th May	13 / 14th May	15th May	17th May	21th May
06th June	08th June	12 / 13th June	14th June	16th June	20th June
05th July	07th July	11 / 12th July	13th July	15th July	19th July
04th Aug.	06th Aug.	09 / 10th Aug.	11th Aug.	13th Aug.	17th Aug.
03rd Sept.	05th Sept.	08 / 09th Sept.	10th Sept.	12th Sept.	16th Sept.

Mode of transportation :  
The kora (parikarma) of Mt. Kailash is to be performed by foot/yaks (Optional). It takes about two & a half day (42 km). Rest of the Journey by Jeep / Bus.

Accommodation: 
Accommodation & all meals are inclusive. accommodation will be provided in Hotels/Guest houses OR Tents ( as per Availability).

Medical Facilities : 
Very few medical facility is available in Tibet. That too is very distantly located. Our Guide having certificate of paramedic courses will accompany the group, who take care of only few Medical issues at High altitudes. Personal Medical kit & medicines are recommended.

Guide : 
Tibetan Guide will accompany the group, Supported by Tour Leader from India Or Nepal.

Tour Cost:  
US $ 1600 + tax Per Person for Non Indian passport Holders OR INR 85,000 + tax for Indian passoprt holders. . (This is 2013 rate, Tour cost is subject to change depending on the Rates announced by TAR - Tibet Autonomous Region for 2014).

The above tour cost includes :  
* All accommodations during the Yatra
* Kathmandu sightseeing and Arrival Transfer
* Restricted Permit and Chinese group Visa
* All Entrance fees in Tibet
* Special Kailash Parikrama Permits
* All transportations by Toyota Land cruisers (4 wheel drive) on 4 sharing basis
* Supporting trucks
* Paramedic staff trained for High altitude sickness
* At least one Tibetan and one Indian/Nepalese Guide.
* Meals on full board
* Sherapa staff
* Cook
* Oxygen Cylinder

The tour cost excludes :  
* Travel/ Personal Insurance
* Emergency evacautions/ Rescue, if required.
* Any expenses of personal nature and NOT included in the "tour cost includes" section above, are additional.

Permission and Official Formalities:  
* No permission is required from the Indian or the Nepalese Govt.
* To undertake this tour all yatris should have valid passports.
* Tibetan Permit & Chinese Visa are required for this tour, which is included in the tour cost.
* Medical Fitness certificate (issued by registered medical practioner) is needed.