Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road from Kathmandu
- Duration:
- 14 Days
- Route:
- Kathmandu - Kyrung - Saga - Darchen - Mt Kailash Kora - Manasarovar - Saga - Kyrung - Kathmandu
- Season:
-
- 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 Sighseeing | 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
Collapse- Meals:
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Pashupatinath Temple
- BoudhaNath Stupa
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- 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
- Attraction:
- Syabrubesi
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Paba Temple
- 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.
- Attraction:
- 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.
- Attraction:
- Peikutso Lake
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Lake Manasarovar
- Meals:
- 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
- Attraction:
- Chiu Monastery
- 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.
- Attraction:
- Darchen to Dirapuk
- 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.
- Attraction:
- Droma La Pass
- 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.
- Attraction:
- Zutulpuk - Darchen
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Gyirong Port
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Skabrubesi to Kathmandu
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Attraction:
- Pashupatinath Temple
* 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 transfer from Kathmandu-Kyrung-Kathmandu;
* Fully Trained Nepali staffs & 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, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities for Nepali staffs 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 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 hotel, guide, driver, porter, Horse / Pony ride, etc.;
* Extra costs that may arise due to delay 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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