USD 2250
- 13 Nights | 14 Days
- Nepal & Tibet
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a pilgrimage to one of the holiest places in the world, where Lord Shiva is believed to reside with Goddess Parvati. This sacred journey attracts thousands of devotees every year seeking spiritual peace, purification, and moksha (liberation).
Different religions hold their own beliefs about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage, making it a unique spiritual destination for followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religion. It is widely believed that undertaking the Mount Kailash Yatra can cleanse sins and help devotees attain nirvana and freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
One of the most important rituals during the journey is the Kailash Parikrama (Kora)—a sacred walk around Mount Kailash. Devotees believe that completing the parikrama brings immense spiritual merit, and performing it multiple times leads to ultimate salvation.
The journey also includes a visit to the holy Lake Manasarovar, where pilgrims take a sacred bath believed to purify the soul. The serene beauty of the lake, combined with the divine presence of Mount Kailash, makes this Kailash Mansarovar tour a truly life-changing experience.
Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nepal or India is conducted during a limited travel season, typically from May to September. Despite lasting only a few months each year, the spiritual significance and natural beauty of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar continue to attract pilgrims and travelers from across the world.
Kathmandu Arrival Dates:
June 2026: 12, 23 (Full Moon)
July 2026: 05, 22 (Full Moon)
August 2026: 05, 12, 21 (Full Moon)
September 2026: 02, 16
Major Highlights:
Trip Duration: 13 Nights /14 Days
Travel Type: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) by Overland
Starting point: Kathmandu, Nepal
Finishing point: Kathmandu, Nepal
Mt. Kailash Height: 6,638 metres from sea level
Highest point on trek: Dolmala Pass (5,600 metres)
Kindly Note: You should Confirm the dates atleast 2 months (60 days) before the trip starts & Passport Copy & Form should be sent 45 Days Before Trip Begins.
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) - Overnight in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal, a representative will be there at the Tribhuvan International airport to meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.
Meal: Dinner at Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing – Overnight in Kathmandu
After Breakfast (08:00AM) – Visit Lord Pashupatinath Temple, Shakti Peeth, Boudhanath Stupa and Budhanilkantha.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche / Timure / Safru Besi (Nepal China Border)
After Breakfast: Drive to Dhunche (2000m / 127 km / 6 hrs) or Syabrubesi (1600m / 141 km / 7 hrs) or Timure (1983m / 152 km / 8 hrs).
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner.
Day 04: Drive to Drive to Kyriong County – Overnight in Kyirong County
After Breakfast: Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi) or 10 to 15 minute walk to border from Timure, then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kyirong.(2850m) – 1 hrs / 40 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Kyirong County.
Day 05: Free for Acclimatization – Overnight in Kyirong County
After Breakfast: Free all day. This day is reserved for rest for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. Our tour manager will assist you for a short local walking at Kerung County for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet’s high altitude.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Kyirong County.
Day 06: Drive to Saga (4550m) – Overnight in Saga
After Breakfast: Drive to Saga (235 km – 5 to 6 hrs).
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Saga.
Drive Time: 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 4550 m
Day 07: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar Lake (4550m) – Overnight in Mansarovar Lake
08:00 AM - Drive towards Manasarovar Lake (450 km - 6-7 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Drive Time: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 4550 m
Mud House Stay
Day 08: Drive to Darchen (4650m) – Overnight in Darchen
Most of the day - Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Manasarovar Lake Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake by vehicle (3 hrs - 90 km)
03:00 PM - Drive to Darchen.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 2 hrs
Altitude: 4650 m
Day 09: First Day of Outer Kora - Trek to Dirapuk (4860m) – Overnight in Dirapuk
10:00AM - After a short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is a 12 km trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash.
NOTE: Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Meal: Breakfast at Darchen, Packed Lunch & Dinner.
Walk Time: 12 KM (5-6 hrs.)
Altitude: 4860m
Day 10: Second Day of Outer Kora - On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek to Dolma La Pass
07:00AM - Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 8-9 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 5700 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along the river to Zuthulu-puk.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen
Walk Time: 22 KM (8-9 hrs.)
Altitude: 4670m
Day 11: Drive to Saga (4550m - 470 kms - 7-8 hrs) – Overnight in Saga
After Breakfast: Short Trek (8kms - 2 - 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. (470 kms - 8-9 hrs)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 8-9 hrs
Altitude: 4550 m
Day 12: Drive to Kerung County (3750m) – Overnight in Kerung County
After Breakfast: – Drive to Saga (245 km)
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Drive Time: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 3750 m
Day 13: Drive from Kyirong to Kathmandu – Overnight in Kathmandu
After Breakfast: Drive from Kyirong to the border (40 kms – 1hrs) and completing immigration formalities drive back to Kathmandu – around 7-8 hr / 152 km. At Kathmandu hotel – Certificate of completion will be provided to you from Nepal Trip Planner.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Drive Time: 7-8 hrs
Altitude: 1400 m
Day 14: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 3 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).
Cost Includes
- 3 Night accommodation at Kathmandu on 3 star hotel- Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar
- 1 night accommodation at Timure border
- 2 nights accommodation at Kyirong with attached bathrooms
- 2 nights accomodation at Saga with attached bathrooms
- Accomodation at guesthouse at Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk on sharing basis – 1 night at each place (Common sharing Tibetan style toilet)
- 1 night accomodation at Darchen at hotel with attached bathroom
- Tibet Side Accommodation in Hotel / Guest House with Attached Bathroom- Except Mansarovar and Kailash Parikrma where Mud Guest Houses Multiple Sharing Basis & Common Toilet Available.
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu city
- Kathmandu – China Border – Kathmandu by Non - A/C Vehicle
- Chinese visa Fee
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet by Luxury A/C Coach
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our Itinerary
- Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
- Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
- One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, & Kailash Yatra completion certificate.
- Escort for airport pick up & drop off
- All applicable taxes & service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
- Entrance fee of Monuments at Kathmandu
- To Visit Ashtapad (Charansparsh)
- Tips for guide & driver and Personal expenses
- Horse riding (Around 3500 Yuan) during the Parikrama
- Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
- Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
- Additional cost due to any political disturbances or Natural Calamities
- Extra accommodation charges if delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
- If pilgrims leave the group early from the Tibet side for non – disease reasons then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
How do I book this tour?
If you are interested in joining one of our Kailash Yatra group please follow the process mentioned below:
STEP 1: Please check the availability of travel date and seats from our website which is below with the cost table.
STEP 2: Upon finalising your dates and other information with our office, please send scanned copy of your passport via email at support@nepaltripplanners.com (Please note the passport must be valid for minimum 6 months from the date of Yatra)
STEP 3: For booking confirmation we need advance payment of INR 15,000 or USD 200 per person. INR 100,000 lolr USD 1000 per person can be paid 30 days prior to tour departure date should reach by telex transfer with the copy of the passport of the client. And balance amount we will be collected CASH in Kathmandu.
How can I get a visa for Nepal?
Nepal Visa: Visa is not required for Indian nationals. Please carry your passport or voter’s id card. Also note that the above rates are valid for Indian Citizens only Voter ID is required during check in.
Note FOR INDIAN NATIONALS: You have to send your original passport 10 working days before Fixed Kailash Dates to our Delhi office for Visa processing. Address will be shared soon.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): All travelers from any nation intending to go to Tibet from Nepal must obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu with the help of a tour operator. To ensure the successful application of the TGV, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu 6 working days before your travel date.
Travel Insurance
It is strictly advisable and is mandatory to carry a valid Travel Insurance covering the Kailash region. Our trip does not include the price for travel insurance and it is the sole responsibility of the pilgrim/traveler to ensure that he/she is adequately ensured for the full duration of the trip.
Medical Certificate
We require a valid copy of the health certificate of the pilgrims issued by his/her physician mentioning that the pilgrim/traveler is in perfect condition to undertake yatra to Mount Kailash at a height of above 15000 feet. Medical certificates are not the responsibility of ours and we do not take any liability for any health issue.
Clothing
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian woman Pilgrims strictly advisable no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult or impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though good quality is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with you
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sunglasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sunblock or sunscreen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit .Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimating to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigours of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500 ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness
As you are travelling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kerung (2700m) before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide a Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.80 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 14.00 approx. Money can be exchanged at the Nepal Tibet Border. Re-exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at the border itself before re- entering Nepal.
Risks and Liability
Our Company & its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Nepal Trip Planner Pvt. Ltd and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
What are the booking cancellation policies?
All notices of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost. 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost. 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost. 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.
We wish you for a happy and comfortable journey
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