Indus Valley and Garuda Valley Trek

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Mt.Kailash Overland

The most holy and mystical mountain in the Himalayas, Mt. Kailash has been a holy site to the adherents of Hindu, Bon, Buddhist and the Jain religion for centuries.

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Cycling Lhasa Kathamand

Normally we fly from Kathmandu to Gongar airport (Tibet). It is around 1:15 minute flight duration. The views of snow capped mountains from the flights are scenic, the world highest mountain is just below your airbus.

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Mount Kailash Trekking

The most holy and mystical mountain in the Himalayas, Mt. Kailash has been a holy site to the adherents of Hindu, Bon, Buddhist and the Jain religion for centuries.

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Indus Valley and Garuda Valley Trekking

The Indus valley and Garuda Valley lies to the southwest of Mt Kailash. The Garuda Valley contains mysterious caves some of which have never been explored. The valley is the source of an ancient kingdom of Shangshung, the ruined cave cities in the valley are remains of early Tibetan civilization. For those interested in the archeological and historical sites, Garuda Valley offers a magnificent exploration. Return back to Tritapuri in the evening. Overnight in Tritapuri.

The Indus valley area is considered a sacred place in four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon and Jainism. It is considered to be the house of Lord Shiva and a place of eternal bliss. Indus valley River source trek is start from Dirapuk Monastery.

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

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    Arrive Kathmandu/ we will pick up from airport and drive to hotel.


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    02

    Visa preparation day and half day tour around Kathmandu.


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    Fly to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Lhasa our guide you scot you to hotel. Free day rest to acclimatize.


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    04

    hasa sightseeing/ tour to Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Jokhang temple.


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    05

    Lhasa sightseeing / tour to Drephung , Sera Monastery and Bakhor Square.


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    06

    Drive to Gyantse Yamdrok Lake/Distance 260km, Altitude 3950m.


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    Drive to Shegatse Via Shalu Monastery, /Distance 90km, Altitude 3900m


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    Drive to Lhatse Via Shakya Monastery, / Distance 145km, Altitude 4350m


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    09

    Drive to Saga /Distance 280km, Altitude 4600m.


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    10

    Drive to Paryang /Distance 250km, Altitude 4520m


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    11

    Drive to Manasarovar Distance 280km, Altitude 4588m


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    12

    Rest day at Manasarovar/ visit Chu Gompa.


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    Drive to Darchen Distance 45km, Altitude 4700m


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    Trek to Derak puk Monastery/ Distance 20km, Time 6 hours, Altitude 4900m


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    Trekking to the junction of three valleys


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    Trekking to Senge Buk


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    Trekking to Indus source


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    Trekking to Camp 1 (beside 4 closed glacial lakes)


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    Trekking to Camp 2 (at somewhere in a long and narrow valley beneath the highest pass of this trek 6200m)


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    20

    Trekking to Zuthul Phuk monastery


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    21

    Trek to Darchen and drive to Tirthapuri Visit the white and red hot springs and the retreat caves including the Padmasambhava or Guru Rimpoche's Cave. Taking a bath in the hot springs is supposed to cure sickness and wash away negative karma.


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    Sightseeing of the Garuda Valley


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    23

    Drive to Manasrowar (4,560m/15,000ft, 240km, 7-8 hours).


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    Transfer Mansarovar - Saga (4,600m/15,131ft, 535km, 10-12 hours).


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    Transfer Saga - Nyalam (3.750m/12335ft, 232km, 7-8 hours)


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    Transfer Nyalam - Kathmandu (1,355m/4,457ft, 156km, 7-8 hours).


Service Included:

  • All transportation by private vehicle.
  • Flight to Lhasa
  • Tibet permits and visa application.
  • English speaking Tibetan guide and supporting crew including our own cook from saga onward.
  • All Accommodation in Tibet.
  • All camping gears in Tibet
  • Bed and breakfast basis in Lhasa and camping on rest of the places.
  • all entry fee for monastery as in itinerary
  • Yak to carry luggage while going for the kailash kora.

Service not Included:

  • Lunch and Dinner at Kathmandu and Lhasa and till Saga.
  • Bottle Drinks and personal expenses.
  • Any kind of insurance. (We do the evacuation but bill comes to you.

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