Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu (We recommend an early morning flight to allow rest and time to prepare)

Day 02: Pashupatinath Darshan, Boudhnath Stupa and Patan Visit

Day 03: Drive to Nylam (12,303 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 5 – 6 Hours

Day 04: Rest day in Nylam to acclimatize (12,303 Feet Elevation)

Day 05: Drive from Nylam to Saga (14,409 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 5 -6 hours (with Lunch break)

Day 06: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (14,954 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 6 – 7 Hours (370 km)

Day 07: Parikrama of Mansarovar by Bus/Jeep. Drive to Raksas Lake (14,975 Feet Elevarion)

Day 08: Parikrama to Dehara Puk (16,404 Feet Elevation) (6-8 Hours walk on fairly flat trail)

Day 09: Parikrama continues to Dolma-La Pass (19,500 Feet Elevation) (10-12 hour)

Day 10: Parikrama ends and drive to Saga

Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu. (6 – 8 hrs)

Day 12:  Final Departure

Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu (We recommend an early morning flight to allow rest and time to prepare)

A warm welcome as we receive you at the airport and drive you to a palace hotel. We will collect your passport to obtain VISA for Tibet. Late afternoon we will have a group meeting to prepare for the Yatra and collect Down jacket, and Duffle Bags. Welcome Dinner at a Traditional Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in the Hotel, Kathmandu.

Day 02: Pashupatinath Darshan, Boudhnath Stupa and Patan Visit

After Breakfast, we will depart at approx 9am to Pashupatinath temple. Proceed for sightseeing tour to Boudhnath and Patan Darbar square. Lunch on your own. Final Preparation for Yatra, shopping, etc Dinner on your own. Overnight stay at Hotel Shankar, Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive to Nylam (12,303 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 5 – 6 Hours

After early breakfast we depart for the Tibet border. Lunch at the border. Clear Nepali customs/immigration and a 15 minute walk across Friendship Bridge to Tibet where the Chinese border police will check passport & visa. Here, our land cruiser awaits (4 yatris plus a driver per vehicle). 30 minute drive from Kodari to Zhangmu, where second immigration formalities have to be done. From Zhangmu to Nylam is 3 to 4 hours scenic drive. Overnight at Guesthouse in Nylam.

Day 04: Rest day in Nylam to acclimatize (12,303 Feet Elevation)

After breakfast we will take a small walk through Nylam village. An option for a 2 hour trek for acclimatization or rest at the guesthouse. Overnight at the same guesthouse

Day 05: Drive from Nylam to Saga (14,409 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 5 -6 hours (with Lunch break)

Enjoy the view of snow capped mountains; we will cross the high pass of Lalung La Pass (5000 m) where a magnificent view of high Himalayas can be seen such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal. We will be crossing the holy river Bhramaputra. Overnight at hotel in Saga. Hot Shower Houses available here.

Day 06: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (14,954 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 6 – 7 Hours (370 km)

Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. A lifetime achievement, here we will perform a holy dip, Relax and explore around the Mansarovar area. Overnight in a tent/camp or Guesthouse

Day 07: Parikrama of Mansarovar by Bus/Jeep. Drive to Raksas Lake (14,975 Feet Elevarion)

Early Morning Havan Puja on the Lake. After Lunch, you may choose either Visiting Astapad and Nandi Parvat or Visiting to Tirthpuri or Day Trip to Saptrishi Case and Nandi Parikrama. Overnight at Mansarovar Guest House. We will pack our back pack and repack our luggage for Parikrama Days. One Duffle bag per two people is allowed.

Day 08: Parikrama to Dehara Puk (16,404 Feet Elevation) (6-8 Hours walk on fairly flat trail)

Today, it feels as if the heavens had opened up for us and allowed us to peek inside the world of gods and goddesses. We will walk 18 kilometers through the valley guided by Holy Ganges River on our left and shadowed by Mount Kailash on our right. The feeling of today can only be experienced by one and not described…Have your camera handy to capture amazing views of Mt. Kailash. Overnight in a guesthouse or tent.

Day 09: Parikrama continues to Dolma-La Pass (19,500 Feet Elevation) (10-12 hour)

Hardest but Holiest day of our pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 19,500 ft between two valleys. Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation. Parvati-stal and Gauri Kund are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive to Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles). Overnight in tents.

Day 10: Parikrama ends and drive to Saga

After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. We will continue our drive to Saga and arrive by Evening.

Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu. (6 – 8 hrs)

Early morning, we will depart Saga and drive to border town of Zhangmu where we will clear customs and continue our journey to Kathmandu.

Day 12:  Final Departure

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Snow Leopard Trek representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, you have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.