(CAMPING TOUR)

Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m (22,112ft) is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bon-Po. For Tibetans; it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely four major rivers are indeed originated near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave. 

For the Hindus, Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe. On the top, their most revered God, Shiva and his consort Parvati. 

For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.

Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather.

In fact, the entire region of Mt. Kailash is of important religious significance and includes the two turquoise-blue, pristine high-altitude lakes of Mansarovar and Rakshesa. Nature lovers can encounter numerous unusual species of birds, wildlife, and flora here. This holy region is known as center of the universe, attracting scholars and researchers from all over.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Sunday Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Thamel - Briefing at dinner and handover passports for Chinese visa's O/N Hotel

Day 2: Monday Half sightseeing and afternoon check bike, equipment, others things needed for the trip and packing/N Hotel

Day 03: Tuesday Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for an hour flight to Lhasa. It's a 2 hour (96km) drive to reach our hotel in Lhasa (3658m). O/N Hotel.

Day 04: Wednesday Easy ride around Lhasa, to visit: - Norbulinka, Jokhang and Sera Monasteries, O/N Hotel.

Day 05: Thursday Visit Drepung monastery and Potala Palace. Rest of day free to explore Lhasa. O/N Hotel.

Day 06: Friday Cycle to Below Khambala Pass.O/N Camping.

Day 07: Saturday Cycle to Nagartse. O/N Camping.

Day 08: Sunday Cycle to Gyangtse.( Visit Pelche Monastery) O/N Hotel

Day 09: Monday Cycle to Shigatse.( Tashilhunpo Monastery) O/N Hotel

Day 10: Tuesday Cycle to Lhatse. O/N Lhatse Hotel.

Day 11: Wednesday Cycle to Sangsang.( KM 90-100) O/N Camping.

Day 12: Thursday Cycle to Raka. ( KM 110-130) O/N Camping.

Day 13: Friday Cycle to Saga. (Km 80-100) O/N Guest House.

Day 14: Saturday Cycle to Basaguke ( Km 110-120) O/N Camping.

Day 15: Sunday Cycle to Zhongpa. ( Km 100-110) O/N Camping.

Day 16: Monday Cycle to Baryang. ( Km 100-110) O/N Guest House.

Day 17: Tuesday Cycle to Mayum La ( Km 120-130) O/N Camping.

Day 18: Wednesday Cycle to Horchu. ( Km 100-130) O/N Camping.

Day 19: Thursday Cycle to Dharchen.( Km 80-100) O/N Guest House.

Day 20-22: Friday Mt. Kailash Circle. O/N Camping.

Day 23: Monday Cycle Or Drive to Baryang (Same way Back), O/N Camping.

Day 24: Tuesday Cycle or Drive to Saga (Same way back), O/N Camping.

Day 25: Wednesday Cycle to Peiku Tso (Km 100-120), O/N Camping)

Day 26: Thursday Cycle to Khozo. Front view Mt. Shishapangma. (Km 70-100) Camping.

Day 27: Friday Cycle to Below Tongla (Km 100-120), O/N Camping.

Day 28: Saturday Cycle to Nyalam (Km 80-100), O/N Camping

Day 29: Sunday Cycle to friendship Bridge and then to Barabise Lunch here than drive to Kathmandu. farewell dinner. O/N Hotel

Day 30: Monday Departure or start optional programme.

TRIP REQUIREMENTS

BIKE RENT: You need a mountain bike in a good working order with helmet (both available for hire in Kathmandu). We have big stock of bikes with front suspension e.g. Trek 4400 with genuine parts

GROUP SIZE: Min 4pax, plus Nepali guide-medically trained and experienced, drivers, Tibetan guide and extra Nepali MTB guide if numbers dictate.

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