Mount Kailash is a peak in the Kailas Range which is part of the Trans Himalayas in Tibet. It lies near the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia: the Indus River, the Sutlej River (a major tributary of the Indus River), the Brahmaputra River, and the Karnali River (a tributary of the Ganges River). It is considered a sacred place in four religions: Bön, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The mountain lies near Lake Manasarowar and Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
The mountain is known as Kailāsa in Sanskrit. The word may be derived from the word kēlāsa which means “crystal”. In his Tibetan-English dictionary, Chandra (1902: p. 32) identifies the entry for ‘kai la sha’ which is a loan word from Sanskrit ‘kailāsa’.
The Tibetan name for the mountain is Gangs Rin-po-che. Gangs or Kang is the Tibetan word for snow peak analogous to alp or himal; rinpoche is an honorific meaning “precious one” so the combined term can be translated “precious jewel of snows”.
“Tibetan Buddhists call it Kangri Rinpoche; ‘Precious Snow Mountain’. Bon texts have many names: Water’s Flower, Mountain of Sea Water, Nine Stacked Swastika Mountain. For Hindus, it is the home of the mountain god Shiva and a symbol of his power symbol om; for Jains it is where their first leader was enlightened; for Buddhists, the navel of the universe; and for adherents of Bon, the abode of the sky goddess Sipaimen.”
Another local name for the mountain is Tisé Mountain, which derives from ti tse in the Zhang-Zhung language, meaning “water peak” or “river peak”, connoting the mountain’s status as the source of the mythical Lion, Horse, Peacock and Elephant Rivers, and in fact the Indus, Yarlung Tsangpo/Dihang/Brahmaputra, Karnali and Sutlej all begin in the Kailash-Lake Manasarovar region.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will transfer to your hotel, We will brief about your trip activities. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel B/B.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Sightseeing in Some of landmarks that are the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of (Pashupati Nath), the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhu Nath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddha Nath). You can also make your last minute buying of personal items and preparation for the next day.
Overnight at Hotel B/B.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Nyalam
Leave early for Kodari (Nepal border) later we arrive at Tibet. Proceed to Zhangmu (Border Tibet Side) and continue drive to Nyalam.
Day 04: Nyalam
From our walk we’ll get good views of the peaks of the Langtang Himal and Shishapangma.
Overnight at the Hotel or Guesthouse.
Day 05: Nyalam – Saga
Drive to Saga, en route pass Lalungla Pass and Brahmaputra River.
Dinner and O/N at the Camp/Lodge.
Day 06: Saga – Paryang
After breakfast, proceed to Paryang.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar Lake
Today we drive to Lake Mansarovar. through the Dayumla pass. Stay at Camp, Horchu.
Day 08: Mansarovar Lake – Darchen
In the afternoon, drive to Darchen via Mansarovar lake visit.
O/N at the Lodge.
Day 09: Darchen – Tarboche – Diraphuk
Drive to Tarboche and start trek for Kailash Parikrama to Diraphuk. Light Lunch on the way. O/N at the camp.
Day 10 Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Dolma-la pass
Today, trek up to Dolma-la Pass. After lunch and dinner, enjoy and relax.
Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 11 Zuthulpuk – Darchen – Mansarovar
Trek to the point where Jeeps will be waiting. Drive to Darchen, and later drive to Lake Mansarovar.
Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 12 Drive to Paryang
Drive up to Paryang. Lunch and dinner will be provided.
O/N at Paryang.
Day 13 Paryang – Saga
Drive to Saga.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 14 Drive Saga to Nyalam
After breakfast drive to Nyalam. Light Lunch on the way
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15 Drive to Zhangmu – Kathmandu
Drive to Zhangmu, after the immigration and custom formalities transfer to Nepal border. Later drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at the Hotel B/B
Day 16 Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening Matterhorn Treks & Expedition will take you for Farewell dinner.
Overnight at Hotel B/B
Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu
Matterhorn treks & Expedition will transferred to the International Airport your departure flight to your on ward destination.
Día 1: Arribo a Katmandú (1.300 mts)
Llegada al Aeropuerto Internacional Tribhuvan de Katmandú donde un representante de Matterhorn le llevará a su hotel. En este lugar se hará una breve descripción sobre su viaje. El resto del día es libre.
Alojamiento en Katmandú.
Día 2: Katmandú y sus atractivos
Visita a algunos de los principales atractivos que forman parte de los Sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad de Katmandú como son: Dubar Square, el templo sagrado hinduista de Pashupati Nath, el famoso Monkey Temple (Swayambhu Nath) y el santuario budista de Bouddha Nath.
Alojamiento en Katmandú
Día 3: Katmandú – Nyalam
Se parte temprano a Kodari (frontera Nepal) para cruzar luego al Tibet en Zhangmu (frontera Tibet) y continuar el viaje hasta Nyalam.
Día 4: Nyalam
En las caminatas que se realizan se tienen buenas vistas de los picos del Langtang Himal y el Shishapangma.
Día 5: Nyalam – Saga
En la ruta a Saga se pasa por el Lalungla Pass y el rio Shishapangma.
Día 6: Saga – Paryang
Después de desayunar se toma ruta a Paryang. Almuerzo y cena en la ruta.
Día 7: Paryang – Lake Mansarovar
Se sigue el camino a través de Dayumla Pass para llegar a Mansarovar.
Día 8: Lake Mansarovar – Darchen
Día 9: Darchen – Tarboche – Diraphuk
Se conduce hasta Tarboche donde se inicia el trek a Diraphuk
Día 10: Diraphuk – Zuthulpuk – Dolma La Pass
Día 11: Zuthulpuk – Darchen – Lake Mansarovar
Día 12: Lake Mansarovar – Paryang
Día 13 : Paryang – Saga
Día 14: Saga – Nyalam
Día 15: Nyalam – Zhangmu – Katmandú
Día 16: Katmandú
Día de relajo para explorar Thamel y realizar las últimas actividades. Por la tarde Matterhorn Treks & Expeditions organiza una cena de despedida.
Alojamiento en Katmandú
Día 17: Partida desde Katmandú
Matterhorn Treks & Expeditions transporta cada pasajero al Aeropuerto Internacional para la toma de los respectivos vuelos que lo llevarán a su destinación.
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