Kailash Itineray
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra – Overland
13 Nights | 14 Days
Mount Kailash (6,638 m) and Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m), located in Tibet, are among the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. Mount Kailash is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva, and completing the holy Kailash Parikrama (Kora) is considered a path to spiritual liberation.
This overland journey offers a perfect blend of spirituality, adventure, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
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Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
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Warm welcome and transfer to hotel
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Check-in followed by welcome drinks
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Evening briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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Distribution of duffel bags and down jackets
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Rest and relaxation
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Kathmandu – Nepal–China Border (Rasuwagadhi / Kodari)
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Scenic drive through mountains and rivers
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Arrival at Nepal–China border
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Immigration and customs formalities
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Meet Chinese guide and enter Tibet
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Drive to Kerung (2,800 m) or Nyalam (3,750 m)
Accommodation: Guest House / Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Acclimatization Day
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Complete rest day for altitude adjustment
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Light walks and local exploration
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Essential preparation for higher altitude journey
Accommodation: Guest House / Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
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Visit Pashupatinath Temple for divine blessings
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Visit Guhyeshwari Temple, an important Shakti Peetha
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Visit Boudhanath Stupa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Visit Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu)
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Return to hotel for rest
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Drive to Kerung / Nyalam
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Leisurely drive deeper into Tibetan plateau
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Rest and acclimatization
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Short walks around the town
Accommodation: Guest House / Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Drive to Saga (4,450 m | 230 km)
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Drive across the vast Tibetan plateau
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Cross Labung-La Pass (5,050 m)
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View Pekhu Tso Lake and Brahmaputra River
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Witness Tibetan nomadic lifestyle
Accommodation: Guest House / Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7: Saga – Lake Mansarovar (4,560 m)
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Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
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Warm welcome and transfer to hotel
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Check-in followed by welcome drinks
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Evening briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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Distribution of duffel bags and down jackets
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Rest and relaxation
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 9: Darchen – Yamdwar – Dirapuk (Trek Day 1)
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Short drive to Tarboche (Yamdwar)
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Begin Kailash Parikrama (Kora)
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Trek 12–13 km to Dirapuk Monastery
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Stunning view of Mount Kailash North Face
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Accommodation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Zuthulphuk – Saga
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Complete final stretch of Parikrama
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Drive back to Saga
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Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu
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Complete China exit and Nepal entry formalities
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Drive to Kathmandu
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Grand celebration dinner for successful Yatra completion
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Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Lake Mansarovar – Darchen
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Early morning prayers and rituals at Mansarovar
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Holy water rituals (direct bathing not allowed)
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Mansarovar Parikrama (4–5 hours)
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Drive to Darchen, base point for Kailash Parikrama
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Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Dirapuk – Dolma La Pass – Zuthulphuk (Trek Day 2)
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Most challenging and sacred day of the Yatra
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Cross Dolma La Pass (5,640 m / 18,500 ft)
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Descend to Gauri Kund
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Trek continues to Zuthulphuk
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Accommodation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Saga – Kerung / Nyalam
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Drive back towards Nepal border
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Border formalities
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Accommodation: Tourist Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: International Departure
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Breakfast at hotel
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Transfer to airport for onward journey
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Tour concludes with divine memories
Package Inclusions
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3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin-sharing basis
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1 night accommodation at Nepal–China border
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9 nights accommodation in Tibet (hotels / guesthouses)
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Twin-sharing accommodation in Kerung, Saga & Darchen
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4–5 person shared accommodation at Lake Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk
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Daily vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as per itinerary
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All ground transportation in Nepal & Tibet by private tourist bus
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Tibet Travel Permit and necessary local permits
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Guided Kathmandu temple sightseeing tour
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All sightseeing entry fees in Kathmandu
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Airport arrival & departure transfers in Kathmandu
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One duffel bag for the Yatra
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One down jacket for the journey (returnable)
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Emergency-use large oxygen cylinder available in vehicle
