Kailash Mansarovar Tour 13N 14D

Highlights

  • Wonderful scenic drive passing along beautiful landscapes en route and cross-border.
  • A spectacular journey of a holy pilgrimage Lake Mansarovar and around spiritual Mt Kailash.
  • Acquaint nomadic Buddhist and Hindu principles.
  • Holy bath, worship, and circumambulation in Lake Mansarovar.
  • Stunning view of snowcapped holy Mt. Kailash and circumambulation.
  • Great photo opportunities of high-altitude lakes, glaciers and landscapes and snowy mountains
  • A blend of tour and trek in a single journey.

This Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a deeply spiritual and transformative pilgrimage that takes you from the cultural heart of Kathmandu into the vast, mystical landscapes of Tibet, culminating at the sacred abode of Mount Kailash and the serene waters of Lake Manasarovar. The journey is thoughtfully designed to balance devotion, acclimatization, and immersion in some of the most awe-inspiring terrains on Earth.

Beginning in Kathmandu, the tour introduces pilgrims to revered Hindu and Buddhist shrines, setting a spiritual foundation before venturing into the Himalayas. As the route ascends through border regions into the Tibetan plateau, the landscape gradually unfolds into expansive valleys, high mountain passes, and timeless nomadic settings, offering a profound sense of isolation and transcendence. Careful pacing and rest days allow the body and mind to adapt to the increasing altitude, ensuring a safer and more meaningful experience.

The highlight of the journey is the arrival at Lake Manasarovar, one of the holiest sites in Hinduism and Buddhism, where pilgrims perform sacred rituals in an atmosphere of exceptional purity and stillness. This is followed by the revered Kailash Parikrama, a demanding yet spiritually rewarding circumambulation of Mount Kailash, believed to cleanse past karmas and bring profound inner clarity. Traversing ancient trails, high passes, and sacred landmarks, the Parikrama represents the spiritual climax of the Yatra.

The return journey retraces the majestic Tibetan landscapes back to Nepal, offering time for reflection and integration of the experience. Overall, this tour is not merely a physical journey, but a sacred passage through myth, faith, and the raw grandeur of the Himalayas—ideal for seekers looking for spiritual depth, inner transformation, and a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
  • Day 2Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Day 3Drive to Nepal–China Border (Rasuwagadhi or Kodari)
  • Day 4Drive to Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam(3,750m)
  • Day 5Rest Day in Kerung or Nyalam
  • Day 6Drive to Saga (4,450m)
  • Day 7Drive to Manasarover (4558m)
  • Day 8Puja at Lake Manasarovar – Drive to Darchen (4,575m)
  • Day 9Trek to Dirapuk (5,000m)
  • Day 10Trek to Zuthulpuk via Dolma-La Pass (5,630m)
  • Day 11End of Parikrama – Drive to Saga (4550m)
  • Day 12Drive to Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam (3,750m)
  • Day 13Drive to Kathmandu (1,300m)
  • Day 14Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
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What's Included

  • 3 Nights’ Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin)
  • 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Nepal/China Border
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during Kathmandu stay
  • Tibet Travel Permit fee
  • All ground transportation by private bus 
  • 9 Nights’ accommodation in Tibet
  • Guided temple tours in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees for Kathmandu sightseeing
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu
  • One duffel bag and one warm jacket (returnable)
  • Emergency-use large oxygen cylinder on the bus
  • Horse and porter service for personal use
  •  China (Tibet) visa fee
  •  Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu or Tibet
  •  Rescue/evacuation or health emergency costs
  •  International flights to and from Kathmandu
  •  Personal porter for small bags (Kora)
  •  Additional transportation beyond itinerary.
  • Transportation for Asthapad
  • Single-room supplement
  • Personal oxygen bottles
  • Visa cancellation charges for early return