GurlaMandhata (7000 m) is situated in the Burang country of Tibet. The sacred Mount Kailashand the holy lake Mansarovar are located here. It was first climbed in 1985 by a Sino-Japanese expedition. GuralaMandhata is relatively safe for climbing. Walking through the glacier, ridges, and plateau of Tibet canbe an incredible experience for anyone.
ITINERARY FOR GURLA MANDHATA EXPEDITION:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02-03: Tibet Visa/expedition preparation & briefing
Day 04: Drive to Nyalam (3750m, 150km) via Kodari border
Day 05: Rest day in Nyalam for Acclimatization
Day 06: Drive Nyalam to Saga (4450m). 255km, 7-8 hours
Day 07: Drive Saga to Paryang (4700 m), 236km, 6hrs
Day 08: Drive Paryang to Lake Manasarovar (4558m), 232km, 4-5hrs
Day 09: Drive Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (4600m) (60km, 1.5hrs)
Day 10: Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, (20km, 6hrs)
Day 11: Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutulphuk (15 km, 6 – 7hrs)
Day 12: Trek back to Darchen, 14 km, 4- 5 hrs& drive to Mansarovar, camp
Day 13: Drive to GurlaMandata Base Camp
Day 14: Climbing preparation
Day 15-29: Climbing period of GurlaMandata
Day 30: Drive to Prayang via Mayumla Pass
Day 31: Drive to Saga
Day 32: Drive to Zhangmu (160km)
Day 33: Drive to Kathmandu via Kodhari Road
Day 34: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 35: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.