Trekking in Nepal

The Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the holiest mountain in Tibet and is one of the famous pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. Mount Kailash, is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas. To Tibetans, Mt. Kailash is known as the Ghang Rimpoche (Jewel of the Snow) of Tise (Tibetan name). Circumference (Kora in Tibetan) around Mt. Kailash that takes a minimum of 3 days is the holiest and difficult part of this journey. The Kailash – Manasarovar yatra starts and finishes at Darchen (4550m), a small settlement serving as the base camp to the mountain. The highest point in route around Mt. Kailash is Droma La Pass 5550m.

The ancient text, Rigveda has a mention of the Himalayas, their formation and sacredness. The most sacred peak in the Himalayan range, Mount Kailash, is said to have been formed 30 million years ago during the early stages of the formation of the Himalayan chain. According to the Jains, at the dawn of history their first law giver, Rishabhdev attained Nirvana on Mount Kailash. Near Mount Kailash, during the geological shift in the initial stages of the formation of the Himalayan mountain chain four rivers arose from the area, flowing in four different directions : the Indus flowed north, the Karnali south, the Yarlung Tsangpo flowed east and Sutlej travelled west. This tour is organized from May till September. The starting point of the tour is Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02:Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km) Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 04: Nyalam –free for acclimatization. Overnight at guesthouse.B.L.D

Day 05: Nyalam – Saga (4450 m) 240 km. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 06:Saga – Paryang (4600 m.) 185 km. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar(4558 m ) 277 km. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 08: Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 09:Tarchen - Derapuk (4860m) (7km trek) 5 – 6 hrs. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10:Derapuk – Zuthulphuk (4760m) 6 hrs. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11:Zuthulphuk – Tarchen (10 km) – Mansarovar. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 12: Drive Mansarovar to Dongba 366 Km drive 8 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.B.L.D

Day13: Drive Dongba to Nyalam 376 km, 8 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.B.L.D

Day 14: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.L.D

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”

Note:B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus
2. Three night’s accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehecle inclusive of all entrance fees
4. All accommodation during Tibet tour on twin sharing basis at lodges, guesthouses and tented camp
5. All your standard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour in Tibet
6. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all staff
7. Japanese Land cruisers (4WD, 4500 model) and support truck during the tibet Tour
8. Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide.
9. Nepal-Tibet border (Friendship Bridge) transfers and pick up by bus/jeep
10. Tibet entry travel permit and Chinese visa
11. Monasteries entry fees and Kailash permit for group
12. Enough Oxygen cylinder entire of tour
13. Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage while Kailash parikarma
14. All government taxes and official expense

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
2. Travel insurance
3. International airfare
4. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
6. Hot and cold showers during the trek
7. Personal shopping and laundry
8. Personal trekking equipments
9. Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03:  Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km)
After early breakfast we drive through Bhaktapur,  Dhulikhel  and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border). From here we walk for about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet our Tibetan guide and land cruiser drivers. After all the  immigration and custom formalities at the Chinese check post here, our journey continues for another 35 km which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam  with beautiful scenery. Then, you will be transferred to the guest house in Nyalam (3700m). The facilities of the guesthouse are very simple and basic. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 04: Nyalam –free for acclimatization.
Today is free for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is in preparation for Kailash Parikrama and it helps us to acclimatize fast. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 05: Nyalam – Saga (4450 m) 240 km (passing through Lalung-La 5050 m)
Early breakfast and drive to Saga. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Lalung-La 5050m. Stop and stay for about 10 minutes at Lalung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of 5050 m. You can see the superb view of Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake   (4400m). We will be crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name “Yarling Tsangpo”) to reach Saga. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 06: Saga – Paryang (4600 m.) 185 km
After breakfast drive to Paryang. Passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow- capped mountain peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable drive. Arrive in Paryang and enjoy hot tea.  O/N at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar 4558 m (277 km)
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Hore – a small village is situated near Holy Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) – the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 08: Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km)
Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by land cruiser with packed lunch and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). If time   permits, we visit Chui Gompa. Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 09: Tarchen-Tarboche (13km drive)-Derapuk (4860m) (7km trek) 5 – 6 hrs
After breakfast drive to Tarboche – starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also   known as outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful   rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that    Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10: Derapuk – Zuthulphuk (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 km)
Today you will be climbing to Dolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and then descending  gradually to  Zuthulphuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget in eternity. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will arrive in Zuthulphuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11: Zuthulphuk – Tarchen (10 km) – Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama)
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting for your arrival. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 12:  Drive Mansarovar to Dongba 366 Km drive 8 hours
Today we have 8 hours 366 km drive back to Dongba. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D

Day 13: Drive Dongba to Nyalam 376 km, 8 hours
After breakfast at the guest house, drive back to Nyalam. The 8-hour journey takes you through 376 km of spectacular Himalayan landscape. Overnight at guesthouse. B.B

Day 14: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu
After an early morning breakfast, take a 1.5 hour drive to Zhangmu. On arrival in Kodari Border, complete the immigration formalities to cross the Friendship Bridge on foot. On the other end, board the jeep for a drive back to Kathmandu.  Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”

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Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Tribhuban International Airport, our staff will greet you and transport you to your accomodations. After resting, the next day you will have a sightseeing tour of the city's most influential cultural landmarks. Before departing for your trek, we will review your itinerary, introduce you to your guide and help with the final preparations for your journey.

Accommodation

You will be spending three nights at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, normally the Hotel Vaisahi, Samsara Resort or Hotel Vajra. During the Tibet tour you will accommodate 9 nights at comfortable lodges/guesthouses and three nights at two men tent while Kailash Kora (Parikrama). Whilst on trek, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All hotel accommodations & tent is based on twin share. If you are travelling in a group, you will share a room with someone else of the same gender from your group.

 

Meals and Drinking Water

Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cousins) will be provided from the camp according to our menu.

We will supply boiled and purified water during the tour but bring purifying tablets with you just incase. You can also buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops en route.

 

Our Trekking Guides and Staff

Your guide's role is to ensure that all aspects of the trip run smoothly. He will share his local knowledge, and provide advice on how to fill your free time as well as co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the tour - although occasionally he may need your understanding if things do not go according to plan. If you have any problems on the tour, please let your guide know so that steps can be taken to correct the situation.

We are a well-established adventure company and we employ professional trekking guides with comprehensive knowledge of English and all required supplementary crew members (everyone has basic communication skills). We also provide training for our staff, thus enhancing their work efficiency. Our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guide book. You will have many chances to learn Nepali phrases and other cultural aspects throughout your trek. All of Nepal Hiking Team’s guides receive training in the following courses.

1. Trekking Guide Training & licensed- Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre
2. Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
3. Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
4. English Language KEEP
5. Conservation and Biodiversity TAAN
6. Rock, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association
7. Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide. (For Tibet tour)

 

Acclimatization

We are experts in operations at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a sound acclimatization program. We created the itinerary to allow for gradual height gain spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude, but for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent will produce minimal effects. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. For all trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters, our guides carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness; they are trained to track symptoms as well as administer medications.

 

Travel Insurance

To be adequately protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialized travel insurance for participation in hazardous activities. A travel insurance policy that covers emergency evacuation, trip injury, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment and expenses is strongly recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Tibet such as tour and trek. Our agency can arrange for the appropriate policy based on your trip.

 

Climate and Weather

Tibet will have its average temperature between 5-25 degree celsius in the month of April through Nov. During trekking season, the night temperature in the mountain often falls below freezing. Therefore, you are required to have adequate warm clothes to save from extreme cold. Further, it will be better to dress in layers that can be easily put on & off as required. It is often advisable to carry raincoat because snow or rain can also occur sometimes. So, we highly recommendation for overland tours in Tibet is from April to November then for treks to Mt. Kailash from April to the beginning of October.

 

Group Size

We bring together a small group of likeminded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience with an invaluable opportunity to interact in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises a maximum of 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For individualized trips, no minimum or maximum applies. If you would like to travel independently or with your friends, families and colleagues, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people.

 

Responsible Travel

The beautiful environment of the Himalaya is also an extremely fragile one. At Nepal Hiking Team, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact as much as possible. As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we do not have campfires and we use kerosene as cooking fuel. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar energy, a far more eco-friendly alternative.

Garbage disposal is another major problem. Some of the busier trails are at times strewn with litter and garbage thrown by irresponsible trekking groups. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry the non-biodegradable garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burned at the campsite. Our aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.