11-Day Mount Kailash Pilgrimage: Round-Trip Kora Journey from Kyirong
11-Day Mount Kailash Pilgrimage: Round-Trip Kora Journey from Kyirong
Tour Type: Group Tour – Fixed Travel Date & Around 12 People in One Group
Guide & Driver: Chinese-English-Speaking Guide & Experienced Driver
Highlights:
Fixed departure time – the best choice for travelers preferring to join a group tour
Begin your journey at the China-Nepal border and explore the serene Kyirong Valley
Visit the meditation cave of Padmasambhava and the sacred Pagba Temple, home to the Avalokitesvara statue
Explore the mystical cave where Milarepa attained enlightenment at Drakartak
Enjoy breathtaking scenery along the drive to Lake Manasarovar, passing Himalayan ranges and scenic high passes
Take part in the spiritual 3-day pilgrimage trek (Kora) around the sacred Mount Kailash, including crossing the Dolma La Pass (5650m)
Visit the ancient Trida Puri Monastery and relax at the nearby natural hot springs
A perfect blend of spiritual discovery, high-altitude adventure, and traditional Tibetan culture
Ends with a scenic return to the Nepal border, ideal for continuing your journey to Kathmandu
Itinerary
Day 01
Pick up from China Nepal border and transfer to Kyirong town, relax rest of the day.
Day 02
Visit the meditation cave of master Padmasambhava at Kyipuk valley where is very natural forest and fresh air, taste the local sweet tea and food, after lunch visit a very sacred and old Pagba temple in the middle of town, the main statue enshrined is two armed Avalokitesvara.
Day 03
Drive Kyirong to Saga town and see the Dra kar tak so on the way, a very high meditation cave or temple where Jetsun Mila repa attained Enlightment,overnight at Saga.
Day 04
Drive Saga to lake Manasarovar, there is Himalayan ranges all the way and many different high passes with very beautiful landscapes all the way, overnight at guest house near the lake.
Day 05
Drive to Darchen town below mount Kailash, relax rest of the day and make preparation for the Kailash Kora / trekking for the next day.
Day 06
Drive to Ser shong or Darpo che and start the first day Kora until Dirapuk monastery or guest house at the back and North face of Kailash.
Day 07
Start the 2nd day Kora and cross highest Dolma la pass (5650m) and heading toward Zutrul puk monastery or guest house.
Day 08
Today is the last day of Kora and trek back to Darchen town and have lunch there, then drive continue to Trida puri monastery or hot-spring.
Day 09
In the morning visit Trida puri monastery, a very old and special monastery, after visiting drive back to Saga.
Day 10
Drive back to Kyirong from Saga spend the last evening at Kyirong town.
Day 11
Today is the last day of trip and after breakfast drive to Nepal border and transfer back to Kathmandu, have a safe journey back to home and see you next time.
Warm Tips
1.Travelers with severe high blood pressure or heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please do not bring serious colds into Tibet. Don’t go before the serious colds recovered!
2.Tibet is located in the plateau and most of the travelers might have plateau reaction. Please pay attention to rest and have proper diet (do not eat too full, because it will increase the burden of the stomach). Travelers can be appropriate to take some drugs, such as: Gaoyuan An, Rhodiola, Nuodi Kang; travelers with serious can appropriately take oxygen or hanging saline.
3.Because of the long drive in Tibet, travelers will spend a lot of time in the car, and inevitably can not eat on time, please bring some snacks and biscuits during drive.
4.Due to the special conditions in Tibet, please pay attention to keep warm. On the first day of arrival, please do not try to take a bath. Taking a bath will accelerate blood circulation and increase the body’s demand for oxygen.
5.Tibet has a strong sunshine, especially dry climate, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and other essential are necessary.
6.From April to November is the best time for sightseeing.
