Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road from Kathmandu
- Duration:
- 14 Days
- Route:
- Kathmandu - Kyrung - Saga - Darchen - Mt Kailash Kora - Manasarovar - Saga - Kyrung - Kathmandu
- Season:
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- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Group Tour
- Group Size:
- Max 20
Overview
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival at Kathmandu | Pick up from the airport | Kathmandu, 4★/5★ | D |
| 2 | Preparation & Half-Day Kathmandu Pilgrimage Sightseeing | Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Budhanilakanth Temple | Kathmandu, 4★/5★ | B/L/D |
| 3 | Kathmandu To Syabrubesi, 137km, Approx. 7hrs | Syabrubesi Village | Syabrubesi, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 4 | Syabrubesi To Kyrung, 40km, Approx. 5hrs | Kyrung Port, Paba Temple | Kyrung, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 5 | Full Day Acclimatization at Kyrung | Stay at Kyrung | Kyrung Town, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 6 | Gyirong – Saga, 105km, Approx. 2.5hrs | Lake Peiku Tso, Yarlung Tsangpo River | Saga, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 7 | Saga - Manasarovar, 410km, Approx. 7/8hrs | Lake Mansarovar | Manasarovar, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 8 | Mansarovar to Darchen, 35km, Approx. 1hr | Chiu Gompa Monastery, the hot spring | Darchen, Guesthouse/4★ | B/L/D |
| 9 | Mt Kailash Kora①: Darchen - Dirapuk, 10km, Approx. 6~7hrs | Mount Kailash Kora | Dirapuk, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 10 | Mt Kailash Kora②: Dirapuk - Zutulpuk, 22km, Approx. 8~9hrs | Mount Kailash Kora | Zutulpuk, camp/ guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 11 | Mt Kailash Kora③: Zutulpuk - Darchen, 8km, 3hrs; Drive to New Gongpa/Saga | Mount Kailash Kora | New Gongpa/Saga, 3★ | B/L/D |
| 12 | Drive to Kyrung/ Skabrubesi, 145kms, Approx. 5hrs | Drive to Kyrung then Skabrubesi | Syabrubesi, Guesthouse | B/L/D |
| 13 | Drive to Kathmandu, 140kms, Approx. 8hrs | Drive to Kathmandu | Kathmandu, 4★/5★ | B/L/D |
| 14 | Puja at Pashupatnath Temple & Departure | Puja at Pashupatnath Temple | B |
Daily Itinerary
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- Dinner
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Our local operator will pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu and get together around 9:00-9:30 am, and then we will drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, which is a beautiful resident village inside the Langtang National Park(a famous trekking region in Nepal). En-route, you’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way such as green hills, deep valleys and Trisuli River.
Stay overnight in Syabrubesi village, Guesthouse
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today is the only day when can you get ample sleep and rest. You are free to acclimatize yourself. Freshly cooked breakfast, lunch, dinner and sufficient tea/coffee will be served. Our experienced trip leaders are very pleased to take you around the place on a short hike in preparation for the Kailash trek, which will help you adapt quickly to the highland environment.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kyrung.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After breakfast, you will drive along thrilling roads to Saga(4,640 meters, 105km, 3/4hrs drive)/ New Dongpa(4,462 meters, 182km, 4/5hrs drive). The scenery all the way is amazing! You will be able to enjoy the panoramic view of Peikutso Lake and the stunning view of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. If you're lucky, you can even see the unique wild animal-Tibetan antelope.
After approx. 3/4hrs' drive you will reach Saga. Arrive in Saga and stay overnight.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After a short 45-minute drive, you will reach Darchen(4,664m). En route, you can visit Chiu Gompa Monastery as well the hot spring behind it. Finally, you will arrive in Darchen, which is situated on the foothill of Mount Kailash and considered as the base camp for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. From Darchen, you can see the mighty west face of Mount Kailash. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around.
Stay overnight in Darchen
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today, you will start the sacred circumambulation around holy Kailash. A light breakfast will be served before your departure. Then drive 6km to Tarboche, which is the starting point of the Yatra. In Yama Dwar, also known as the Gates of the Lord of Death, you will meet with your porter, horses and yaks and then set off together to trek to Diraphuk. After 6 kilometers, you will get to Chukku monastery, usually, people will have lunch with their packed meal boxes here.
Then, continue trekking to Dirapuk (4,765m). It stands at an elevation of 4,920m. This is the only place where you can see up close the mighty north face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today is the longest, hardest but holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra and you will continue your Parikrama. After leaving Dirapuk for 3km, you will go uphill and see the sky burial platform. Keep moving 2 kilometers, you will reach the highest point of this divine trip - Droma La Pass (5,585m), full of fluttering prayer flags. After a short break, you will make a gentle descent from this pass, you will spot a tiny glacial lake on the right side of the trail. This is Gauri Kunda. The legend of this pool is connected with Mata Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
After Gauri Kunda, you will be lead downward along a steep and stony trail and eventually reach your campsite at Zulturpuk Monastery(4,790m). Overnight stay at camp/ guesthouse.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today is the last day of this divine circumambulation. You will follow an easy and flat trail, which takes about 3-4hrs in the morning to complete your Kailash Parikrama. Packed lunch will be served on the way.
In Darchen, your vehicle will be waiting for you and take you and the group to New Dongpa (350km, 6-7hrs, drive 4,464m) or Saga (4,640m, 430km, 7/8hrs drive). Overnight stay at hotel.
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- Meals:
- Breakfast
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- Dinner
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
* Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer by private vehicles;
* Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 5/4 star hotels;
* Eight nights' accommodation in Tibet/ China using guesthouse/camping with all meals;
* Two night's hotel accommodation in Syabrubesi's hotels;
* All land transfers from Kathmandu-Kyrung-Kathmandu;
* Fully Trained Nepali staff & Sherpa team;
* Professional government license holder English-speaking tour guide in Tibet;
* Three meals in a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on the yatra;
* Mineral & boiled water;
* Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as per the requirements;
* Tibet Visa & Permit Fees and Necessary Border charges;
* Ground transfers in Tibet on Deluxe Coach;
* Required trekking equipment, and First aid kit, Free use of Down Jacket, Backpack, Raincoat( Pancho), Monkey cap & duffel bag for free;
* Yatra Completion Certificate;
* Wages, meals, accommodation, transportation, equipment, insurance and other facilities for Nepali staff during the trip;
* All kinds of local and government TAX etc.
* Nepal visa fees US$ 30 or 50 (Single Entry Visa valid for 30 days payable in cash at immigration and requires a recent photograph), no visa applications for the Indian passport holder;
* Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary;
* Any items and services not mentioned in the INCLUSION section;
* Items of personal nature such as trekking equipment, bar bills, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone, calls internet, SIM Card, extra mileage, personal gratuities as tips to the staff at hotels, guide, driver, porter, Horse / Pony ride, etc.;
* Extra costs that may arise due to delays to receive Tibet Travel Permit and Visa, prolonged delays or postponement of flight due to technical reasons;
* Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances;
* Personal insurance policy - suggested comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization;
* Insurance that covers Trekking/ Travel/ Accident /Medical/Emergency evacuations;
* Photography charges in the monasteries and monuments;
* All other obligations and penalties incurred due to death, early return, etc.
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by Bhar***
2022-08-24
Planning mid-May to Kathmandu.
Dear Bharatkumar Shah， Thank you for sending us an inquiry! This is Catherine from Great Tibet Tour at your service. Great Tibet Tour is a local tour operator based in Lhasa, Tibet. It was founded in 2005 and recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the best reputed local Tibet travel agencies. We specialize in arranging Tibet travel for foreigners, as well as other parts of China & Nepal. In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have 14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road from Kathmandu next May which is a private tour. May would be a good time to visit Kailash. We can organize the tour for you after Tibet reopens. At present, Tibet remains closed to international tourists due to COVID-19. Therefore, the price is not available. We will keep you updated.
Asked by Amar***
2022-06-25
I am travelling from Bengaluru, India. My aim is to visit Mount Kailash. Please guide me on which is the best point to start the journey. I am looking for the most cost effective plan. I am ready to travel overland for any long distance. I also need info regarding visa and permits.
Dear Amarnath Srikantachar,
Thank you for sending us an inquiry! This is Catherine from Great Tibet Tour at your service. Great Tibet Tour is a local tour operator based in Lhasa, Tibet. It was founded in 2005 and recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the best reputed local Tibet travel agencies. We specialize in arranging Tibet travel for foreigners, as well as other parts of China & Nepal.
In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to visit Mount Kailash in September. The overland pilgrimage for Indian citizens usually starts from Kathmandu and takes 13 days. We can organize the Kailash tour and arrange the permit for you as well. However, Tibet's border remains closed at this moment. The departure dates and prices are not available either. Tibet is expected to open next year, and I would like to keep you posted when it re-opens.
Asked by Mr. ***
2022-06-14
Hello, In September 2022 is available .. pls send me the details and cost..thank you regards vijay
Dear Mr. Vijay, Thank you for sending us an inquiry! This is Catherine from Great Tibet Tour at your service. Great Tibet Tour is a local tour operator based in Lhasa, Tibet. It was founded in 2005 and recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the best reputed local Tibet travel agencies. We specialize in arranging Tibet travel for foreigners, as well as other parts of China & Nepal. In your inquiry, you mentioned you would like to have the 14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road from Kathmandu. We can organize the tour for you. However, Tibet's border still remains closed for the prevention of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is expected to open next year. The departure date and cost in September are not available at present. I will keep you updated!