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Overview

The name Kailash Mansarovar Tour came from Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. The former is looked upon as an abode of Lord Shiva, the powerful deity of the Hindus; the latter is also looked upon with the same religious significance. These two are not only of great values to the Hindus but also to the Buddhists. Kailash Mansarovar Tour has been categorized as a pilgrimage tour, wherein hundreds of devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and dip into Mansarovar Lake, however, WindHorse will make this tour safe and hassle free for you. This tour starts from April and continues till September and is an all-inclusive tour, and itbegins with a visit toPashupatinath, one of the main temples of the Lord Shiva, and there is no better way to start this tour than a visit to Pashupatinath.

It is believed that any one taking a dip in this lake is released of any sin he has committed in his life. The Buddhist regard Manasarovar  a gift from Buddha with cleansing and redeeming power that will bring spiritual and physical well-being Many of them have harbored the wish of bathing in the lake for many years.  There are four holy bathing spots around the lake respectively named Lotus, Fragrance, Purification and Faith. Bathing at each spot while trekking around the lake would redeem different sins. The mysterious powers of Lake Manasarovar are believed to be just as great as those of the towering Mount Kailash.

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu 1340m and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750m.) 153km. 6 – 7 hours.
Day 04 : Acclimatization in Nyalam.  Excursion up the Tshongdu Valley
Day 05-08 : Drive Nyalam to Darchen
Day 09 : Excursion to Serlung monastery and to Asthapath for darshan of Nandi Parbat and Mt. Kailash
Day 10 : Begin parikrma – trek to Diraphuk (4860m) 20km 5 – 6 hours (7km)
Day 11-12 : Kailash parikrama
Day 13-15 : Return drive to Kathmandu via Zangmu / Kodara
Day 16 : Trip ends and transfer to airport