Hotels in Nepal

The Dwarika's Hotel
Full Address :
The Dwarika's Hotel, P.O.Box-459, Battisputali,Kathmandu,Nepal
Distance :
2 km from Tribhuwan Int’l Airport, 5 km from Tourist hangout in Kathmandu,Thamel, 5 km from Durbar Square.

phone-977-1-4479488
Fax :
977-1-4471379
Accommodation :
The hotel Dwarikas's offers 74 Deluxe Rooms and suites and each room has it's own character and individuality.
Dinning :
The hotel offers fine dining in Krishnarpan, Toran Restaurant, Library Lounge, The Fusion Bar, The Terrace (for Alfresco Dining).
Meetings :
Lohn Hitti Conference hall which can accomodate 40- 100 persons.
Services :
It provides Foreign exchange,Bar Service,Laundry and Valet and Travel Assistance, Car hire service, Shopping Arcade ,all major credit cards accepted and many more...
Remarks :
The magnificence of The Dwarika's is its buildings of intricate carved wood and terracotta work that must have taken 10 million hours of the best craftsmen in Nepal. Every brick is handmade and every piece of wood work a centuries old original. But The Dwarika's is also about intimate luxury and the spirit and hospitality of the Nepali people. For Extra Bed:$45

GRAND HOTEL
Full Address :
The Grand Hotel,P.O. Box 12872, Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Distance :
8KM from the Tribhuvan International Airport,Kathmandu
Phone :
977-1-4282482
Fax :
977-1-4282488
Accommodation :
Grand Hotel has well - equipped and well-furnished deluxe rooms and Executive suite rooms. Total 91 well appointed guestrooms, out of which we have 63 Twin rooms, 21 Double rooms and 7 executive rooms including 7 interconnecting rooms.
Dinning :
The Restaurants at the Grand hotel are sophisticated meeting places favored by the fashionable and the discerning where the city's high rollers can entertain and confer over the plates of impeccable cuisine.
Meetings :
It offers Banquet Diamond Hall and Golden Hall equipped with all conference facilities/amenities.
Services :
The Grand Hotel provides 24 hours room service, Beauty parlor, Barber shop, Baby sitting, 24 hours currency exchange, doctors on call, laundry, valet, own car parking area, free luggage storage facilities, safe deposit box, taxi service and round the clock security.
Remarks :
Kathmandu valley is the cultural hub of Nepal where the ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddism have co-existed in perfect harmony. The valley abounds in superb specimens of pagodas, stupas and palatial buildings. But one building stands above the rest, in the capital city: THE GRAND HOTEL. For Extra Bed:$15

latest News on tourism from Nepal

Fishtail Air's second AS350 B3 lands at TIAMarch 2nd: Fishtail Air’s second AS350 B3 helicopter landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on 1st March at 2:30 pm. The helicopter was purchased from Eurocopter South East Asia, Singapore, and flown to Kathmandu by Capt Deepak JB Rana and Capt Siddartha Jung Gurung, accompanied by Bishwo Gorkhali, Chief Engineer. With this new addition,Fishtail Air now has five helicopters in its fleet — a Bell 206 BIII Jet Ranger, an AS350 B and AS350 B2 and two AS350 B3s.
Tourist Arrivals increase by 33% March 2nd: According to Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the month of February posted a surge in tourist arrivals by 33% as compared to the same last year. Arrivals from Asian countries registered a robust growth of 69.5%, with China posting a remarkable growth of 242.5%. An overall growth of 20.6% has been observed from the European markets as well with rising arrivals from major generating markets such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. USA posted a notable growth of 53.2%.The positive growth in tourist arrivals with rising business and consumer confidence foretells success for NTY 2011.
Trail To Dharche Peak- New Trekking route in GorkhaMarch 1st: Dharche Manaslu Tourism Committee, Gorkha, has organized a 7 day trek to Dharche Peak ( 3,245m) to map out a new trekking route, which they hope will promote tourism in the area.The team members include Constituent Assembly members, local leaders and journalists. They will be trekking through Lapu, Panchkhuwa, Duerali, Swara, Gumda, Laprak, Barpak, Saurpani and other areas in Gorkha.
Official Launch of Nepal tourism Year 2011 Feb 25th: Tomorrow is a big day for the Nepalese tourism fraternity, as the country will see the much awaited official launch of Nepal Tourism Year - 2011. To mark the launch a rally has been organized in Kathmandu, from Basantapur Durbar Square to Tundikhel. All members of tourism fraternity, business entrepreneurs and people from all walks of life are invited to take part in the rally with the national flag.The programme also includes a peace torch being brought from Lumbini to Kathmandu. The NTY 2011 secretariat head will pass on the torch to a renowned personality. After the Kathmandu launch, similar programmes will be organised at Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj, Chitwan, Pokhara, Bhairahawa, and Nepalgunj.
Nepal at Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, CaliforniaFeb 25th: Nepal participated for the first time at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, California. NTB, along with 8 private agencies participated in the travel show, held from Feb 13th to14th.There were more than 500 exhibitors.The show offered access to expert advice, domestic and international tour operators, value-priced vacation packages and show-only discounts.
Nepal at BIT, MilanFeb 23rd: Nepal Tourism Board, along with four private trekking and travel agencies participated in the 30th Borsa Internazionale del Tourismo (BIT) held at Milan, Italy from 18th to 21st Feb 2010.
Nepal - India signs ASAFeb 17th: Nepal and India signed a new air service agreement that aims to increase air seats from 6,000 per week to 30,000.The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Tourism Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari on behalf of Nepal and Minister for External Affairs SM Krishna on behalf of India.
Air Dynasty gets new chopperFeb 16th: Air Dynasty, a Nepalese helicopter operating company, has acquired a brand new AS 350B2 helicopter from Eurocopter South East Asia, Singapore.With this, Air Dynasty's fleet has increased to four helicopters.

The best of Historical Tour

Breakfast at the hotel

day1
Morning visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, with old temples and palaces, epitomizes the Religious and cultural life of the people. Here, the kings of Nepal are crowned and solemnized. Interesting things for visitors to see are Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (the god of destruction), Basantapur Durbar, and Temple of Kumari (living goddess) Swoyambhunath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The world?s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago situated on a hillock about 77 meter above the level of the Kathmandu valley. Visitors will also have a grand view of the valley from this spot. Lunch at restaurant.
Day2
Breakfast at Riverside Spring Resort
Leave Kurintar for Chitwan (approx 4 hrs drive). Royal Chitwan National Park?UNESCO World Heritage Site This is one of Nepal?s largest forest reserve with a wide range of wildlife; the great one horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh water dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive royal Bengal tiger. This is one of the best-managed national parks in the world, which covers an area of 1040 sq. km. It is situated 160 km southwest of Kathmandu. RCNP is the last home for about 250 remaining endangered Asian one-horned rhinoceros

Kathmandu Valley Tour

DAY 01 : Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will explain briefly the program upon arrival at hotel.
DAY 02 :AM: Visit Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is one of three durbar (royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, still take place today. The two-hectare (five-acre) palace complex is divided into two main chowks, or courtyards, and was initially constructed in the 16th century, although subsequent additions were made in the Shah (Gurkha) dynasty in the 18th century and by the Rana rulers in the 19th century. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum, dedicated to the monarch who opened up Nepal to the outside world, and the Mahendra Museum, dedicated to his son, King Mahendra. It is also possible to visit the State Rooms inside the palace. At the southern end of Durbar Square is one of the most curious attractions in Nepal, the Kumari Chowk. This gilded cage contains the Raj Kumari, a young girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durba. She is worshipped during religious festivals and makes public appearances at other times for a fee paid to her guards.
Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colourful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognisable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps. It is a World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, and is at the source of the Valley’s mythical beginning. Legend has it that the history of the Valley began with the draining of an ancient lake by an Enlightened Being to reveal the Valley and a lotus flower was transformed into the hill and the shining light became the stupa itself. Swarms of pilgrims and red-clad monks circle the complex, spinning the prayer wheels, while the scores of monkeys that give the temple its nickname, Monkey Temple, prance about in irreverent groups. Interestingly the temple complex is scattered with shrines and statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities and the assortment of pilgrims from both faiths characterises the country’s unique religious harmony.
PM: Visit Patan City.
Patan is 15 minutes drive from Kathmandu. Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur.
Krishna Mandir which is one of the grandeur of the square was built in 1637 by the king Siddhinarsingh Malla. The entire temple is constructed from the stone. Golden Temple which is the unique Buddhist Monastery was founded in the 12th century which is a large rectangular building has three roofs and a copper gilded facade with the images of Buddha and Avalokitesvara where there are Buddha images and illustrations on the walls. The square has been unrestrainedly adorned by the Bhimsen Temple, Manga Hiti, Vishwanath Temple, Jagannarayan Temple, Golden Temple and numerous. Take the pleasure of discovering this Patan Durbar Square which has been entitled in the World Heritage Site.
DAY 03 :
AM: Visit Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath
Not only is Pashupatinath the most important Hindu temple in Nepal, its one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over India each year. Pashupati is considered to have a special concern for the kingdom of Nepal. Pashupatinath, an ancient plinth, by the banks of the holy Bagmati River, stands the 16th century of Pashupatinath - Shiva, as Lord of all Creatures. The old buildings on the site were destroyed by Moslem invaders in the 14th century, its stone linga smashed to dust, but it rose again behind their retreating backs. Succeeding monarchs reinstated the temple and the images. The flowing Bagmati is a holy river and the ghats (crematorium) at its bank are the earnest Hindus truest cremation center.
Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. They established many gompas, and the "Little Tibet" of Nepal was born. This "Little Tibet" is still the best place in the Valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Monks walk about in maroon robes. Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their lord.
PM: Visit Bhaktapur City.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place-struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways and windows, all seem to form a well orchestrated symphony. The main items of interest in the Durbar Square are:
The Golden Gate: The Golden Gate is said to be the most beautiful and richly moulded specimen of its kind in the entire world. The door is surmounted by a figure of the goddess Kali and Garuda (the mythical man bird) and attended by two heavenly nymphs. It is also embellished with mythical creatures of marvellous intricacy, In the words of Percy Brown, an eminent English art critic and historian, the Golden Gate is the most lovely piece of art in the whole Kingdom: It is placed like a jewel, flashing innumerable facets in the handsome setting of its surroundings. The gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla and is the entrance of the main courtyard of the Palace of Fifty five Windows.
The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodelled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.
DAY 04 :
Free till departure. Departure Transfer to airport to connect onward flight.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
Hotel accommodation at respective hotels on BB basis
All transfers using private Air condition car.
All sightseeing tours accompanied by local guide. (please note this tour will be operated in English language unless other language specified – We have French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, speaking guides are available)
Necessary entrance fees to Monuments.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
Airport to / from Nepal.
All airport taxes.
Excess baggage charges.
Nepal visa fee – available upon arrival at Kathmandu airport – USD 25.00 per person formultiple entry upto 15 days.Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
Personal Insurance.

Nepal tourism (facts and data)

The kingdom of Nepal is bounded on the north by the Tibet Region of the People's Republic of China, on the east by Sikkim and West Bengal and on the south and west by by the Indian States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Nepal civilization stretches back thousands of years before the birth of Christ. As the popular legend goes, the original settlers of the Kathmandu Valley were the Kirantis, who were later succeeded by the Lichhavis who, in turn, were succeeded by the Mallas. In 1769 the Shah Dynasty ascended the throne of the unified Kingdom. The present King of Nepal, His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva, is the tenth King in the Shah Dynasty. Nepal is a country of amazing extremes. There is the world's highest mountain, Everest. It extends over 2400 kms as a vast south-facing arc between the Indus and Brahamaputra rivers with Nanga Parbat(8125 m) and Namcha Barwa (7755 m) as its terminal high points. Fully a third or 800 kms of its central section traverses through Nepal and is known as Nepal Himalaya. Of the 31 prominent Himalayan peaks over, 7600 metres, 11 are in Nepal Himalaya includng out of the world's highest giants. These are Saarmatha (8848 m), Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Lho Tse (8516 m), Makalu (8463 m), Cho Oyu (8201 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Manaslu (8163 m) and Annapurna (8091 m). Kathmandu valley covers an area of 218 sq miles. It is situated at 4423 ft above sea level. Major tourist attractions in Nepal are:Kathmandu Valley : Machhendra Nath Temple* Hanuman Dhoka* Durbar Square* Statue of King Pratap Malla* Temple House of Kumari * The National Museum Pashupatinath Temple* Patan * Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur)* Swayambhunath * Boudhnath * Changunarayan* Budhanilkantha* Gokarna* Dakshinkali* KirtipurOutside Kathmandu Valley : Daman*Dhulikhel*Gorkha*Kakani *Nagarkot *Pokhara*Rapti Valley (Chitwan)*Pokhara*Special Interest : Bicycle Tours ** Wildlife ** River Rafting ** Trekking **

Lumbini- Birth place of Lord Buddha

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site. This pilgrimage site in southwest Nepal attracts devout Buddhists from around the world, who arrive to pay homage at the Sacred Garden where the ‘Enlightened One’ was born. A famous landmark is the Ashoka Pillar raised by the great Emperor who converted to Buddhism. Today Lumbini has been enlivened by the multitude of architecturally beautiful temples, stupas and monasteries built by various international Buddhist communities.

Lumbini is hallowed ground as Shakyamuni Buddha was born here in southern Nepal more than twenty-five hundred years ago. As a sacred birthplace, it is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the globe. Many excavations have taken place here around this small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal. Ruins of the old city are clearly visible and many artifacts were unearthed during the excavation. Shakyamuni Buddha was born a prince to the ruler of the little principality. Important landmarks are the Maya Devi temple and the Ashoka pillar. The remains of many ancient stupas and monasteries can be found in the surroundings of Lumbini The Ashoka pillar is said to have been erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC and bears an inscription confirming this as the birth place of the Buddha. A stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch is seen in the Maya Devi temple. The belief that touching it will render a woman fertile has led to erosion as thousands of hands have stroked it.South of the temple is the sacred pool where Maya Devi is said to have given her son his first purification bath. Shaded by the leafy Bo tree (the type of tree under which Buddha received enlightenment), it is a quiet garden and a newly planted forest nearby brings an atmosphere of tranquility to it. A Master Plan of the Lumbini Development Trust was drawn up decades ago and development is finally under way. The plan, completed in 1978 by the renowned Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, will transform three square miles of land into a sacred place of gardens, pools, buildings, and groves. The development will include a Monastic Zone, the circular sacred Garden surrounding the Ashoka pillar and Maya Devi temple, and Lumbini Village, comprising lodges, restaurants, a cultural center and tourist facilities. Over the years, many stupas and monasteries have been built representing Buddhist communities of numerous countries from around the world. In Kapilvastu near Lumbini, is an excavation site that evokes the ancient palace where Lord Buddha spent his formative years. The ruins include scattered foundations of the palace and thirteen successive layers of human habitation dating back to the 8th Century BC; a must see for students of archeology and history.Access: Nepal Airlines along with other airlines fly regularly to Bhairahawa airport near Lumbini, and there are regular bus services from Pokhara and Kathmandu. Accommodation: There are several good hotels and lodges in Lumbini, but accommodation is also available in monasteries of the various countries.Places to seeMaya Devi temple, Ashoka pillar, Pushkarni pond Maya Devi temple is one of the important sites as the place of birth of Lord Buddha. Inscriptions on the Ashoka pillar confirm the spot as the birthplace. Of special interest are several ruins of ancient stupas and monasteries. Recent excavations have unearthed a stone bearing a "footprint" indicating the exact location of the Buddha’s birth. Pushkarni pond is of special significance as Queen Maya Devi is said to have taken a bath here before giving birth. The International Gautami Nuns temple found here is a replica of the Swoyambhunath stupa in Kathmandu.Lumbini Museum Other places of interest are the Lumbini Museum, Lumbini International Research Institute, and Kapilvastu Museum situated 27 km west of Lumbini in Tilaurakot. In the Kapilvastu museum can be seen ruins of the ancient capital of the Sakya kingdom where the Buddha grew up as Prince Siddhartha.The Sacred Garden is best visited in the morning. Spread over 8 sq. km., it possesses treasures from the past. Today as part of the global initiative to promote Lumbini, many Buddhist communities from various countries have built or are building temples, monasteries or stupas near the Sacred Garden in the International Monastery Zone. Monasteries built by these communities showcase the architecture and culture of their respective nations and are part of the attraction of Lumbini today. The Monastery of Royal Thai (Thailand), Chinese Monastery (China), Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu (Vietnam), Mahabodhi Society of Kolkotta (India), International Nun's Society (Nepal), The Great Lotus Stupa (Tara Foundation, Germany), Myanmar Monastery (Myanmar), Manang Sewa Samaj (Nepal), Linhson Monastery (France), Sokyao Temple (Japan), Geden International (Austria), Sri Lankan Monastery (Sri-Lanka), Korean Mahabodhi Society (South Korea), Dharmodhaya Sabha (Nepal), Drigung Kagyud Meditation Center (India), Cambodian Monastery (Cambodia) Panditarama Meditation Center (Myanmar), Vipasana Mediation Center (Nepal), Lumbini Museum, Lumbini International Research Institute, World Peace Pagoda, Eternal Peace Flame, Peace Bell and Crane Sanctuary add beauty and serenity to Lumbini.About 31 kilometers west of Lumbini is Gotihawa in the Kapilvastu district. It is considered a very important religious site for Buddhists from around the world. It is revered as the spot where the Krakuchanda Buddha, who came before Sakyamuni Buddha, was born and attained nirvana.Another spot if significance is Kudan where King Suddhodhana met Lord Buddha. It is about 4 ½ km south of Tilaurakot.Niglihawa is situated about 32 kilometers northwest of Lumbini. Emperor Ashoka visited Niglisagar during his pilgrimage, built a stupa and set up a pillar. It is believed that the Kanakmuni Buddha, who came earlier than Shakyamuni Buddha, was born, enlightened, and met his father in this place.Getting thereTake a 45-minute flight from TIA in Kathmandu to Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa or catch a bus that leaves from the Gongabu Bus Park. Bhairahawa can also be reached by bus from other parts of the country. Buses to Lumbiini leave every hour or so from 6 am to 5 pm from Bhairahawa.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Overland - 16 days

Day 1 : KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Arrival at Kathmandu. Our representative will meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening dinner + tour briefing.
Day 2 : SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN KATHMANDU
Early morning, we visit Pashupatinath temple, Budhanilkantha Narayan(sleeping Vishnu). Afternoon, we visit Swoyambhunath temple (Monkey temple).
Day 3 : KTM TO KODARI (THE BOARDER TOWN) THEN CONTINUE TO NYALAM (3750 m.)
From Kathmandu, we make early morning departure for Kodari (border town of Nepal). At Kodari, we should go through the custom & immigration formalities. After completion the formality, we cross the friendship bridge. In China side, our guide and Land Cruisers are waiting for us. After meeting with Chinese guide and driver, we drive to Zhangmu (2225 m.) where once again we should complete Chinese immigration and custom formalities and will proceed for Nyalam (3750 m.).Kathmandu to Kodari by private Bus: Four & half hours (123 km)Kodari – ZhangMu – Nyalam by Jeep: Two & half hours (33 km)
Day 4 : FREE DAY IN NYALAM FOR ACCLIMATIZATION.
Day 5 : DRIVE, NYALAM TO SAGA (4460 m.)
Today, we should drive for an approximately 250 km to reach Saga (4600 m.). Saga is a small-growing town situated at the Bank of River Bramhaputra. There is a government Hospital (that will be closed on Sunday), some guesthouses available in this town. While driving to Saga, we will be passing through the Thong-La Pass (5200 m.) which is a highlight of today. From Nyalam it takes a couple of hours drive to reach Thong-La. You can see the magnificialt view of the Himalayan range including Mt. Shisapangma, the highest mountain in Tibet. After Thong-La Pass, we take a left turn and follow the route that leads to Shisapangma Base Camp but after a check post we leave this route and head out to Lake Peikutso. Here, we make lunch break. After lunch, we continue our journey to Saga. En route, we pass two small high passes. We will be arriving in Saga at late afternoon only. In the evening, our Chinese Doctor will check our passengers and if anyone is seriously suffered with altitude sickness, the patient will be sent back to the border.Nyalam to Saga: Seven hours (250 km)
Day 6 : DRIVE, SAGA TO PARYANG (4550 m.)
Today we drive about 260 km to reach Paryang (4500).Saga to Paryang: 6 hours (260 km.)
Day 7 : DRIVE, PARYANG TO LAKE MANASAROVAR (CHIU GOMPA - 4560 m.)
Drive of about 280km to Mansarovar camp (15400ft) at the shore of Mansarovar.Paryang to Lake Mansarovar: 7 hours (280 km)
Day 8 : LAKE MANASAROVAR PARIKRAM ON JEEP THEN DRIVE TO DARCHEN (4663 m.)
Morning Pooja, holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. Short Drive to Dharchen (Base camp of Kailash) 15600ft.Lake Mansarovar Parikrama: 72 km (3 hours)Lake Mansarovar (Chiugompa) to Darchen: 2 hours (53 km)
Day 9 : DRIVE TO YAMA DWAR & START PARIKRAMA TO DERAPHUK GOMBA (4920 m.)
Early Morning (after breakfast), we take a 45 minutes ride on Jeep to Tarboche (Yam Dwar), the parikrama starting point. This is the easily accessible point from where you can see the closest view of Mt. Kailash.Today, we walk near about 6 hours +. The trail is reasonably easy and flat. We camp at Dehraphuk (4880 m.).Those who are not able to go for parikram will be back to Lake Mansarovar where they will be staying for another two days and waiting for the Parikram group. In this period, we provide accommodation in Camp. The charge will be extra for guesthouse accommodation.Darchen to Yama Dwar: 8 km (45 minutes drive)Serson to Deraphuk Gomba: 10 km (5 hours walk)
Day 10 : CONTINUE PARIKRAMA TO ZUTRULPHUK (4760 m.)
The group undertaking the Parikrama will further trek to Zutrulphuk (16000ft) via Dolmala pass (5600 m.). The passengers who are not taking Parikram will have rest in Lake Mansarovar.Deraphuk Gomba to Zutrulphuk Gomba: 9 hours (22 km)High pass on the way (Dolama-La): 5600 m.
Day 11 : END PARIKRAMA NEAR DARCHEN AND DRIVE BACK TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (HORA QUI)
After a short trek, we will reach near Darchen from where we will be picked up by Land Cruiser and drive to Lake Mansarovar to join the group.Zutrulphuk to the ending point: 13 km (3 hours)Ending point to Lake Manasarovar (hora Qui): 25 km (2 hours)
Day 12 : RETURN JOURNEY TO PARYANG
Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to to Paryang. Lake Manasarovar to Paryang: 6 hours (250 km)
Day 13 : RETURN JOURNEY TO SAGA
Return journey to Saga. Paryang to Saga: 6 hours (255 km)
Day 14 : RETURN JOURNEY TO NYALAM
Return journey to Nyalam OR ZhangMu. Saga to Nyalam: 7 hours (250 km)
Day 15 : KODARI TO KATHMANDU
Drive to the boarder then continue your journey to Kathmandu. Nyalam to Kodari by Jeep: Two hours (33 km)Kodari to Kathmandu by private Bus: Four & half hours (123 km)
Day 16 : AT LEISURE IN KATHMANDU
Today, you can go for Pashupati Darshan again (on your own). Afternoon, you can make shopping.
Day 17 : DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.
SERVICE INCLUDES:
1. Three nights twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu (4 star hotel) on full board2. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu3. All necessary transfers in Kathmandu4. Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu transfers5. Tibet group visa6. Accommodation in Tibet (4 nights Guesthouse + 8 nights camp)7. All meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)8. Transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land Cruiser 4500 (4 passengers in one Land Cruiser)9. Supporting truck10. English speaking Tibetan guide11. Necessary supporting crew (cook, helpers & sherpas)12. Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama (circumambulation around Kailash)13. All necessary travel & trekking permits14. Gammow bag (pressure bag) and oxygen for emergency use15. Medical kit bag16. All applicable taxes and service charges
SERVICE EXCLUDES:
1. Air ticket to Kathmandu & return2. Nepal re-entry visa fee for NRIs3. Your travel insurance4. Rescue and evacuation service5. Personal expenses6. Bottled drinks7. Tip for guide & driver8. Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstancesNOTE: 1. All dates are tentative; we reserve all rights to make any necessary changes.2. Do contact us if you require further information or clarifications.
Note : All above terms and conditions are based on (IPSC) Indian Pilgrims Service China) and subject to change as the rules of IPSC