Today marks your arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Before escorting you to the hotel, our office staff will meet and greet you at the airport. We will collect your passport along with any other paperwork needed for the Chinese visa application. Evening, you are free on your own.     

In the morning, we go to Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwaro Devi Temple, and Baudhanath Stupa. Following lunch, we go to the Jal Narayan temple (also known as Sleeping Vishnu). 

You will leave Kathmandu in the morning after breakfast and travel to TIMURE village, which is the border settlement on the Nepalese side. The tiny town of Timure is located about a kilometer from the Friendship Bridge, deep within Nepal. Timure village is roughly 160 kilometers from Kathmandu, and it takes about 7 hours to go there.  The road to the China border in Nepal is winding and rough, and during the rainy season, there are frequently minor land slides. It is not possible to drive a decent tourist vehicle between Kathmandu and the Nepal-China border due to the rough terrain and poor road conditions. Therefore, the mode of transportation on this route is the local bus. Spend the nightinTimureVillage'sguesthouse.                       

Kathmandu to Timure: 160 km | 6 hours.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Following breakfast in the morning, you will proceed with a brief walk to the Friendship Bridge. The Nepal-China Friendship Bridge is located approximately one kilometer from the hotel in Timure village. Upon completion of the immigration processes on both the Chinese and Nepali sides, you will proceed to drive to Kyirong town (China). Kyirong town is situated 26 km from the Friendship Bridge, with a travel time of approximately one hour to reach the destination.

Elevation of Kyirong:2,800m.9,184fts.

Kyirong bridge to Kyiron town:26km|1hourdrive.

We will depart for Saga early in the morning from Kyirong. Saga is a small town situated on the Tibetan Plateau, standing at an elevation of 4,500 meters. The town serves as the gateway to Kailash and is situated along the banks of the sacred river Bramhaputra, which has its origins in the Kailash region. Saga is recognized for its severe climate. The journey to Saga will involveacoupleofmountainpasses.

Elevation of Saga: 4,500 m. | 14,760 fts.

Kyirong town to Saga: 180 km | 4 hrs drive.

Our body needs ample time to adjust before ascending to greater altitudes. Today, we will remain in Saga for acclimatization. This will reduce the likelihood of experiencing illness at high altitude.

Elevation of Saga: 4,500 m. | 14,760 fts.

Today is possibly the most anticipated day of our lives. We will set off from Saga for Lake Manasarovar as usual after breakfast. We will proceed westward from Saga across the arid, elevated Tibetan plateau. The journey takes us through various Tibetan settlements, expansive pastures, and lofty mountain passes. We will make a brief stop at the Mayum-La checkpoint, where the Chinese army will review our travel papers, passports, and other necessary documents.

We'll take a short break for a picnic lunch on the grasslands or along the riverbed after we clear the checkpoint. Afterward, we will drive over the steep Mayum-La mountain pass, which stands at 5,220 meters, on our way to Lake Manasarovar.

After an hour and a half of driving from Mayum La Pass, we will arrive at Lake Manasarovar's eastern coast, where we will disembark and board eco-vehicles to explore the lake. The tour around the lake lasts approximately one and a half hours, ending at Chiu Gompa Monastery, located on the west coast of the lake, where we will stay for the night.

Elevation of Lake Mansarovar: 4,640 m | 15,219 fts.

Driving distance from Saga to Lake Manasarovar: 545 km | 9 hrs.

Our morning routine will include religious rites, prayer, and a sacred ablution. After lunch, we will depart Lake Manasarovar and head to Darchen. We will be in Darchen in 45 minutes, which is 37 kilometers farther away. Afternoon, we can take a short tour to ASTHAPAD.

Elevation of Darchen: 4,690 m. | 15,383 fts.

Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (4690 m). 

Manasarovar to Darchen: 37 km | 45 mnts. drive.

Tarboche, also known as Yam Dwar among the Indians, is 7 kilometers away from Darchen, and we will drive there first thing in the morning. The drive there takes around twenty minutes, and along the way, we get to witness the breathtaking scenery of Rakshas Lake and Kailash.

Tarboche (Yam Dwar) serves as the meeting place for local horses, yaks, and porters. If you hired a local porter or horse, they will meet you here and trek with you from here on. Depending on your fitness level and walking speed, the journey from Tarboche (Yama Dwar) to Deraphuk might take anywhere from six to seven hours. The elevation of Deraphuk is 5080 meters (16,663 ft). With a gentle climb, the path is simple.

From Yama Dwar, those taking part in the trekking portion proceed to Deraphuk. The remaining members who are not traveling to Deraphuk will board a transport and return to Darchen, where they will remain for three days. People who are staying in Darchen have to wait for their group members to come back from their Parikrama trip.

Elevation of Deraphuk: 5,080 m. | 16,663 fts.

Trek, Yama Dwar to Deraphuk: 13 km | 6 to 7 hrs. 

Today presents significant challenges and is the most demanding day of this journey. We will undertake a journey of approximately 22 km through the demanding rugged and rocky highlands, characterized by a windy and freezing environment, to reach Zutulphuk. Since, we must cover a significant distance today, it is very crucial that we prepare and embark fromDeraphukearlymorningat5a.m.Chinestime.

The journey from Deraphuk begins with an uphill trek; however, the path leading to “Dolma La” (the highest point) and “Gaurikunda” (the sacred lake), features a combination of flat sections and ascents. The majority of the trail traverses elevations of 5,000 meter or more; it is understandable if one experiences breathlessness or headaches. We ought to make an effort to keepourspeedconstanandmoderatethough.

Kindly carry small bag-pack where you will put packed lunch, water bottle, personal medicine, dried fruits, and chocolates. The weather in this region can be quite unpredictable, so it's crucial to bring a down jacket and a raincoat with you to ensure you're fully prepared. People may not be there when you need an assistant because everyone walks at a different speed depending on their degree of fitness.

Evening, we reach Zutulphuk and stay overnight in a very basic guesthouse with dormitory bed rooms with no toilet facility inside the guesthouse-building. We have to be mentally ready for going out to answer the nature’s call.

Elevation of Zutulphuk: 4,800 m. | 15,744 fts.

Deraphuk to Zutulphuk: 22 km| 9 hrs. (the toughest day).

Today represents the end of this celestial journey. Following breakfast, we collect our belongings and set off for Darchen in the morning. The approximately 8-kilometer path can be completed in three to four hours, starting from Zutulphuk and concluding at Zongdou (trek ending point). After all participants have arrived at the trek's ending point, you will board a vehicle and drive to Darchen. This 4 km stretch will require about 20 minutes. We will meet other participants who are waiting for us in Darchen, and then we will continue our journey back to Saga.

Zutulphuk to Zongdou: 8 km | 4 hours trek.

Zongdou to Darchen: 4 km | 20 minutes drive.

Darchen to SAGA (4500 m): 495 km| 8 hrs.

We will finish our adventure today in the dry landscape of Tibet and descending to the lower terrain, which is alive with vegetation and oxygen. After breakfast in the morning, we pack our luggage and leave for Kyirong town. The 180-kilometer travel to Kyirong takes about four hours. Today, we'll stay overnight in Kyirong.

Saga to Kyirong: 180 km | 4 hrs.

Following breakfast, we collect our possessions and commence our descent towards the Friendship Bridge. The distance from Kyirong to the Friendship Bridge is roughly 26 kilometers, and the travel time typically spans one hour.

We must fulfill the necessary immigration formalities on both the Chinese and Nepalese sides prior to commencing our return to Kathmandu. The distance from Friendship Bridge to Kathmandu is approximately 180 kilometers. This mountainous expedition generally requires approximately 7 to 8 hours for completion.

Kyirong town to Timure: 26 km | 1 hour

Timure to Kathmandu: 160 km | 6 hrs (approximately).

We will arrange transportation to the international airport for your departure home. It is essential to reach at the airport counter three hours prior to your scheduled departure, in accordance with international flight regulations.