Kathmandu Route
(Itinerary 1)
- Access: Starts from Kathmandu, road journey via Nyalam and Saga.
- Highlights: Long scenic drives across high plateaus, gradual altitude gain.
- Duration: ~12–14 days.
- Advantage: More cost-effective, overland adventure feel.
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Consideration: Longer road stretches, more time on vehicles.
Simikot Route
(Itinerary 2)
- Access: Starts from Lucknow, with flights via Nepalgunj and Simikot into Tibet.
- Highlights: Short flights over Himalayan terrain, faster access to Mansarovar.
- Duration: ~12–14 days.
- Advantage: Less time on roads, more focus on the Parikrama.
- Consideration: Higher costs due to multiple flights, dependency on weather.
