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Yatra
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Duration: 28 Days - 27 Nights
Destination Covered: Kailash Mansarovar
Kailash
Mansarovar tour is an awesome pilgrimage tour
to Himalayan mountain ranges. Kailash Mansarovar tour package
in India is very famous the Hindu pilgrimage. As it give the
privilege to seek the blessing of lord Shiva.
 The
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra takes normally 28 days. Of these 28
days, 11 days yatra is in Indian side and rest days of the yatra
is in Chinese side. The trekking starts on 4th day on the Indian
side.
Day 01
 The
pilgrims cover 320 Km from Delhi to Kathgodam via Moradabad, Rampur, Haldwani.
They cross the rivers Yamuna, Ganga and Ramganga W. rivers on the way. Before
starting the journey, pilgrims are briefed by the Under Secretary, Ministery of
External Affairs, about the Yatra and their medical check-up is done at Indo-Tibetian
Border Police Centre.
Day 02
After having
Breakfast at Kathgodam, the journey to Bageshwar starts. At lunch, bus reaches
to Almora and lunch is served in the KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam) guest house.
Then there is drive uphill to Bageshwar which lies on the confluence of Gomti
and Saryu.
Day 03
Before breakfast at Bageshwar,
the Baijnath temple may be visited. From here the pilgrim reach Chaukori via Kanda
- Vijaypur - Kotmunya. Everyone will be pleased by the impressive view of the
mighty Himalaya form the tea estate of Chaukori. Then there is a drive downhill
to Thal, uphill to Didihat where lunch is served, then downhill again to Ogla
- Jauljibi and finally along the Gori river till they reach Dharchula, crossing
the Gomti, Saryu, Ramganga E. and Gori on the way. One can now see the mountains
of Nepal. The distance covered is 160 Km
Day 04
19 Km from Dharchula the Dhauli E. meets the Kali at Tawaghat. One can plan to
reach out and touch the Chhiplakot peaks, lakes and glaciers via village Khela
in a future trip. The pilgrims cross the bridge over the roaring Dhauli and see
the confluence of the Kali and Dhauli, and then drive on to Mangti. If one is
lucky one might find oneself in this region during the Kandali festival which
is held once in twelve years. Travel along the Kali river through dense forest
to climb up to the village of Gala (2440m). Here are KMVN's cottages. There is
a PWD dak bungalow at Jipti (2378m) 2 Km further.
 Day
05
Although Gala to Buddhi (2740 m) via Malpa (2018m) is 20 Km.
To reach Malpa one has to climb down 4444 steps to reach the river Kali. This
place is Lakhanpur. To the right of the Kali is the Chhata fall. On the left is
also a fall in Nepal. Next is the beautiful Najang fall. The Kali seems almost
like a violent storm in this region. Budi (2740m) is at a distance of 9 Km from
Malpa and the group rests at Lamre before reaching Budi. There are numerous springs
and waterfalls on either side of the river; also can seen the Api - Nampa range
of Nepal.
Day 06
Gunji (3500m) is 17 Km
from Budi. On reaching Chhialekh the group enters the region of Byans. The pasture
of Chhialekh is strewn with grasses and flowers. Then comes Garbhiang village
(3225m), deserted because of geopolitical and geological reasons. Here the Kali
meets the Tinkar coming from Nepal. The Kali is no longer intimidating and becomes
almost silent by the time Gunji (3500m) comes. The trek from Budhi to Gunji via
Chhialekh and Garbhiang is 20-22 km long and most tiring of all. Buddhi to Chhialekh
is a steep climb. On the way Api mountain range on the Nepal side is seen.
Day 07
One moves along the relatively quieter Kali
to walk 10 Km to reach Kalapani (3600m). There are pine, bhojpatra and juniper
forests in this region. Although the river has been coming all the way from Lipulekh
pass, the small pool formed under a huge rock is considered to be the source of
the Kali. There are snow - clad mountains all around and Vyas's cave is to be
found on the mountain in front of Kalapani. It was because of the visit of Rishi
Vyas that the region is known as Byans. There is also a hot water spring at Kalapani.
Day 08
The group covers the 9 Km from Kalapani
to Navidhang (3987m) surrounded by innumerable wild flowers. This is the region
of Musk deer and Monal and the highest stage of Himalayan wilderness. The 'Om
Parvat' smiles in front of the pilgrim.
 Day
09
After walking 8 Km from Navidhang to the Lipulekh pass (5334m),
the pilgrims enter Tibet, where the Tibetan/Chinese autorities welcome them. They
walk down to Chang Lobochahela and from here by truck and bus they reach the old
trading town of Taklakot (Purang), which is situated on the banks of the Karnali
river.
Day 10-11
The pilgrims staying at
Purang Guest House (4267m) can walk to town, Shimling monastery, Nepali market
and Karnali river. 3-4 Km away is the damaged memorial of the Dogra General Jorawar
Singh. The formalities of emigration and payment to the Chinese authorities are
completed here. Yaks for the Kailash Parikarama and ponies for thr Manas Parkaramas
are to be requisitioned here only.
Day 12
The pilgrim group is divide into two subgroups, one for Kailas and another for
Manas parikrama. The bus starts from Purang around midninght. Before sunrise the
bus crosses the Gurla Pass (4910m). Then comes Rakastal (Long Tso, 4515m) on the
left western slopes of Gurla Mountain (Memo Nani, 7683m) on the right and Mt.
Kailas (Kang Rinpoche, 6675m) in front. Next is the first glimpse of Mansarovar
(Tso Mapam, 4530m) at Zaidi. After crossing Parkha plains the bus reaches Tarchen,
the base camp fro Kailas parikrama. Group 'A' stays at Tarchen and 'B' is taken
to Hore by Bus.
Day 13
Group 'A' walks 20
Km along the Lha Chhu, constantly looking at Mt. Kailash and its changing faces.
Before sunset one should reach Dirapuk Gompa (4909m) and enjoy the northern face
of Kailas at sunset. Group 'B' walks along the southeastern shore of Manas. After
crossing Samo and Tag rivers and visiting Seralung and Yerngo Gompa for night
stay after walking or riding for 30 Km. Here in front of the pilgrim is the Manas
and elevated Kailas and behind are the grand peaks of Gurla Mandhata.
Day 14
This is a slightly difficult day for group 'A'.
Along Dolma La chhu the group reaches the Dolma pass (5636m), where the huge stone
memorial of goddess Dolma (Tara Devi) is located. After resting and praying pilgrims
walk down to Gaurikund (Tukji Chenpo Tso) and reach Zutulpuk Gompa along Lham
Chu. Group 'B' walks for 40 Km along the south - western shore of Manas - the
region is full of birds and flowers. Before the completion of parikrama of Manas
at Zaidi, one can also visit Gossul Gompa.
Day 15
 Group
'A' completes Kailas parikrama on this day by noon. Rest of the day can be used
for visiting Gyengtak Gompa and Astpad, the southern face of Kailas from the ridge
(6675m) above Gyengtak Gompa. This is the rest day for group 'B' but Chiu Gompa
and Ganga Chnu, the natural channel which connects Manas with Rakastal, may be
visited by walking 8*2 = 16 Km. From this point, grand view of Manas, Rakas, Kailas
and Gurla can be seen.
Day 16-20
Group 'B'
comes to Tarchen for Kailas Parikrama and group 'A' to hore for Manas parikrama.
Form the 18th to the 20th days, both groups completes their respective parikramas.
Form the 21st day, 'B' group comes to a waiting 'A' group of Zaidi. After prayers,
bath and yajnya the pilgrims comes back to Purang enjoying the grand views of
Kailas and Rakastal on the way.
Day 21
Before
lunch the pilgrim visit the Khojarnath Gompa, 25 Km away from Purang and situated
at the bank of Karnali. In the evening, Purang market may be visited. It is now
time for purchasing things from the market and government departmental stores.
The pilgrims can visit Taklasar or Simling Gompa also.
Day
22-28
Back to Lipulekh (5122m) and finally down to Kalapani on
22nd day. 23rd Gunji, 24th Budi, 25th Gala, 26th Dharchula, 27th Bageshwar by
bus. On the Twenty-eight day reaches to N.Delhi - the National capital welcomes
you.
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