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Ruins of Guge Kingdom Zenda Tolling & Kailash tour 2023

Guge is an old kingdom which was once sovereign estate that later disrupted after the civil revolt and the invasion of the allied armies of eight foreign countries in western Tibet. It was centered in present day Zenda Country, the Ngari prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region. The civil combat and foreign attacks shivered this once well-off state. Researchers are still trying to investigate more about this legendary kingdom from its remaining.

In 10th century, a wing of heir of a nearby collapsed Kingdom endowed this kingdom. It was ruled by 16 kings with armies of tens of thousands of soldiers for more than 700 years. Then conflicts began at this kingdom from power disputes within the imperial family resulting anxiety and disorder in the society and induced civil revolt in 1660s. With the support of the ruler of Ladakh (the present Kashmir), the neighboring country, King’s brother got victory over the disordered state. There is an important role of Guge Kingdom in an economic and cultural development of Tibet as well as it encouraged Buddhism, and blossom its versions from Guge into the heart of Tibet.

In the present days, the Ruins of Guge Kingdom boosts around the sides of a mountain more than 300 m. (984 ft.) high occupying over 400 rooms and 800 caves with some fortresses, secret paths, pagodas, arm storerooms, granaries and all kinds of burial places. There is a city wall that surrounds the ruins and a fortress marks each of the corners. Ancient Palaces, temples and local residences expand from the top to the bottom. There is secret hidden roads to reach atop, an outline designed to indicate king’s supremacy and to ensure the protection and safety of the palaces. The first group of Cultural Relics of National Importance has included the ruins of Guge Kingdom under the Protection of the State due to its great research value and historical significance.

There are several valuable artifacts in The White Temple, Red Temple, Samsara Temple, Imperial Palace, and Assembly Palace. Among which the complete and most valuable artifacts remaining are mainly the pictures of Shakyamuni, the king, queen, prince and other royal servants. Apart from that, in the sanctuary pictures of the cultivation of male and female mysterious Buddhism can be seen. We can see Dozens of nude Dakinis paintings on the margin. Mural’s colors and lines are similar to those of the Mogao caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province.

The snow-capped rocky peak Mount Kailash situated in the autonomous region of China, Tibet is believed to be a place where founders of Tibetan Buddhism, Jainism and Bonpo religions once meditated and resided. As Hindus and Buddhists all over the world also worship this peak as the exact "Center of the Universe" Jains believes that their first Saint obtains Liberation: “Freedom” meditating at this region.

Mostly Hindu people believe this black peak to be the abode of supreme Hindu God, Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. For a Hindu, to make the arduous pilgrimage to Kailash and have the divine view (Darshan) of Shiva’s abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance & delusion of life. Tibet, a sacred home to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, is a famous pilgrimage destination and an epitome of beauty and awe to the rest of the world. For Buddhist to make the challenging pilgrimage is to feel the peace of the surrounding which they believe the meditating spot of Lord Shakyamuni. A travel company, Monterosa Treks and Expedition at Nepal, makes very pleasant & smooth Yatra to these divine places every year. Please join with us and take our best services for this trip. You are heartily welcome. Athiti Devo Bhava.

Meeting point: As soon as you arrive to Tribhuvan International Airport, our staffs will welcome you and take you to hotel.

Important highlights

  • Total 53 km Kailash Parikrama / Kora/round, 38 km must be walk/trek from Yamdwar to Chongdo. There is no any car/bus and jeep service available. So, everybody should walk or ride Pony. It is also possible to hire pony and local porter for 3 days.
  • Your passport must have at least 6 months or more validation from travel date.
  • Though popular as Shiva’s abode, we cannot see any temple of Lord Shiva but at Khojarnath there is the temple of Lord Ram, Sita & Laxman in Khojarnath. You can see Rakshas Talone the way.
  • Hor - Chiu Gompa (Nearby Manasarovar Lake)- Darchen - Yam Dwar - Darchen – Hor. Eco vehicle blue bus must be used compulsorily for travelling which we can get from Nangri Tourism of Bureau in Darchen.
  • Every Yatri have Life, Medical, Rescue Jeep or Helicopter insurance before getting enrolled in Kailash Tour. Do insurance at home country.
  • We provide Pressure checking machine, Oxygen level checking machine, enough oxygen bottle, Mask-regulator, Altitude Gamo bag (Lifesaving chamber bag) & Medicine Dimox (Latitude medicine) for safe journey.

Toling Zinda Tour - Itinerary

Toling Zinda TourDay 01: Arriving in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Half day guided sightseeing Kathmandu & Briefing
Day 03: Drive to Trisuli, Ghatte Khola overnight 2 star hotel 
Day 04: Ghatte to Kerung Bazaar and overnight 3 star hotel
Day 05: Drive Kerung to Saga bazaar & stay in 3 star hotel
Day 06: Drive to Hor& round Mansarovar, stay mud house 
Day 07: Drive to Guge valley Tolling/ Zenda 290km & lodge
Day 08: Full day visit Guge Kingdom Ruin and Guest house 
Day 09: Drive to Darchen & overnight stay in four star hotel 
Day 10: Drive to Yam Dwar and start trek to Dirapuk- lodge
Day 11: Trek to Dorma La pass 5636m. Zuthulpuk &lodge
Day 12: Trek to Chongdo, drive to Darchen and Saga hotel
Day 13: Drive Saga to Kerung valley & stay in 3 Star hotel
Day 14: Drive to Kerung & border than drive to Kathmandu 
Day 15: Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure

Tour Cost (Net USD NRIs or Tourist passport holder)

10 -15 Persons, per person USD 2695
16 - 20 Persons, per person USD 2500
21 persons or more, per person USD 2395
Single Supplementary USD 300 (single room)

Cost Includes

  • Toling Zinda TourArrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal & transfer to hotel
  • Half guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley/city
  • 3 nights 5-star hotel as sharing basis bed & breakfast
  • Kathmandu- Tibet boarder - Kathmandu tourist coach
  • Tibet side accommodation as follow the itinerary hotel
  • Staff: 1 Nepal guide 1 cook, cook helper Kailash tour
  • Meal plan provides every day breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Van/Hiace for tour and support truck for carrying food
  • Yak and Yak man for 3 days Mt. Kailash round / Kora
  • 2 nights’ lodge or guest house in Tolling & Zenda city
  • Provides emergency oxygen & mask-regulator in tour
  • Travel permit, road permit, Kailash, Guge tour permit
  • Tibet visa for traveler and Nepali staff for Kailash tour
  • Transportation will be Nepal side and Tibet side coach

Cost Excludes

  • All beverages, Photography charge
  • Travel Insurance for Kailash Tibet
  • Emergency evacuation expenses
  • Pony for Kailash round/ Parikrama
  • Extra cost landslide in Kailash route
  • Expenses of personal for Kailash
  • Services other than specified Kailash
  • Tips for driver & Nepali staff Kailash

Hotel in Nepal

Toling Zinda TourKathmandu: 5 Star Deluxe Hotel Radisson, Crown Plaza or Similar
Ghatte Khola; 2-star hotel Kailash or Similar hotel
(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner as follow itinerary)

Hotels in Tibet

Kerung: 3-star hotel Pilgrimage or Similar
Saga: 4 star Western Post, Hotel Mulinsen or Similar
Manasarovar Lake: Guest house or mud houses
Zenda / Tolling: Normal Guest House
Darchen: 4 star Kailash Himalayan
Dirapuk: Normal guest house (Parikrama first day)
Zuthulpuk: Normal guest house (very basic) (Parikrama second day)
New Tingri: Tingri roof of the World Grand hotel or similar

Packing list for Kailash Yatra / tour

  1. Small pack bag -3 days Kailash round
  2. Enough warm clothing for Kailash tour
  3. First aid box (medicine, minor injuries)
  4. Any regular medicines that you taking
  5. Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, brush
  6. Drinking water bottle for Kailash tour 
  7. Thermos flask for hot water (2 litters)
  8. Sport shoes good for walking, gloves
  9. Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs)-tour
  10. Wool /Thermal underwear for Kailash
  11. Shirt. pants which easier - doing Kora
  12. Sunglasses, Sun lotion / cold cream
  13. Torch light, rain coat /Umbrella 3 days
  14. Some suites-candy-chocolates, sweets 

Tour cancelation Policy

  1. Cancellation made up to 30 days before the trip departure will incur a 25% fee of the total trip cost
  2. Cancellation made up to 7 days before the trip departure will incur a 50% fee of the total trip cost
  3. Cancellation made less than 1 week before departure/upon arrival in KTM will be imposed full price

Note:

  1. Safe & Thrilling Tour to Mount Kailash Manasarovar with highly professional escorts.
  2. Our company Monterosa Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd never compromise with high quality service, if quality you will get cheaper price but then service quality will also go down. We have 30 years' record till now and zero casualties.

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