Kailash Mansarovar Package (9N10D)

Trip Overview

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage journey starting and ending in Kathmandu, Nepal, traveling through Tibet, China to reach the holy Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.

✨ Highlights of the Tour

Holy dip and puja at Mansarovar Lake
Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation) of approximately 52 km on foot
Crossing the sacred Dolmala Pass at 5,630m
Views of Mount Kailash from multiple angles
Visit to Rakshas Lake
Darshan of Nandi Mountain

⚠️ Things to Note

Physical fitness is essential for this journey
Horse facility is available for those who cannot walk
High altitude areas require proper acclimatization
Immigration procedures required at Nepal-China border
Packed food is carried during the parikrama days

Note: During Tibet Kailash Manasarobar tour you can’t carry any books writing about Dallai Lama and his picture(s). Even in mobile, any video or photo should not there. Please check your social media page, mobile and luggage to avoid such as books, photo, video and articles related to Dallai Lama.

Detailed Itinerary

Kathmandu to Kerung/Kyirong

Early morning, we will start the trip on the black-topped roads to get to the friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border or the Rasuwagadhi - Kyirong border. After lunch We will finish formalities of Nepal immigration and drive to Friendship bridge at Nepal-Tibet boarder. Finish all formalities at Tibet immigration and heading towards at the 1st village of Tibet, Kyirong. Overnight at Hotel.

Acclimatization Kerung/Kyirong

Day at Kerung for acclimatization. After your breakfast, our guide will take you 3 to 4 hours hiking at near hill. It is very helpful to adjust your body in high altitude and helpful to get fit to reach Kailash. come back to Hotel and take your lunch. Free walking around city.

Kerung/Kyirong to Saga – 4640m

Early morning after breakfast we are heading toward Saga, the path climbs up and down the passes of Gongtang La before getting us comfortably to the village of Saga. Along the way, we will be able to see Lake Peikutso and the typical yak and sheep grazing technique of the Tibetan people. Overnight at Hotel.

Saga to Mansarovar Lake (Kora)

After an early breakfast, we will drive towards the highest fresh Water Lake in the world. The holy lake of Manasarovar, Lying at an altitude of 4558 meters with a greenish-blue color. It is believed that the lake was once a resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala and the Lake Rakshash (Rakshash Taal). Lake Rakshash is believed to be created by the evil King Ravan which is why the locals think the water here is poisonous. Complete Parikrama (Kora) of Manasarovar Lake by vehicle (2 hrs,110 km). Overnight at Guest House.

Mansarovar Lake (Kora) to Darchen

Wake up early morning and take a dip in holy Lake Mansarovar and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake and get going to the village of Darchen. The village is situated right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash and is call basecamp of Darchen. Overnight at Hotel.

Darchen - Yamadwar - Drirapuk (Kora starts)

We will drive to the small settlement of Tarboche. Tarboche is the starting point of the Kailash Kora. Yamadwar, the gateway of the God of Death, is located in Tarboche. We will do some puja (Rituals) in Yamadwar and from here, we will walk a few hours to arrive at the village of Drerapuk, situated in front of you can clearly see the southern and western slopes of the sacred Mount Kailash. It is a mild and moderate trek for the first day. The altitude rises slowly and there are some mild ups and downs, which is easy to handle. You'd better begin your trek in the early morning. You may hire a porter and yaks to carry your day packs. Once you reach in Dirapuk, follow our guide to explore the Dirapuk Monastery (also known as Zhire Temple). Overnight at Local Guesthouse.

Dirapuk to Zutrulpuk Via Drolma La

Today is the most challenging part of the Kailash Kora. We walk up the highest pass of Dolma-La (5630m) to arrive at the village of Zutrulpuk and you need to take it extremely careful with the drastic ascent and descent during the trek. 4-kilometer trek from Dirapuk Monastery to reach 5430 meters. From here you are able to see breathtaking view of the sunrise over the northwest slope of Mount Kailash. Afterward,you’ll continue another 2-kilometer trek to Dolma La Pass. As a suggestion, do not stay at Dolma La Pass for too long, the thin air and strong wind might be harmful. First, we will be heading to the village of Jarok Donkhang. From there, we will hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest here for some time and then, take a steep downhill to get to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikunda’. After some time, we reach the village of Zutrulpuk. The place got its name from the famous cave of Zutrulpuk or ‘the miracle cave’. Along the way, we will be able to catch sight of the Buddha’s footprints. Overnight at Guest House.

Zutrulpuk to Saga (Kora Ends)

During the morning, we will be exploring the caves and temples around the Milarepa cave. After breakfast, we will hike some 3-4 hours to complete our Kora and get back to the village of Darchen for the settlement. We'll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Overnight at Hotel.

Saga to Kerung/ Kyirong

We will take a nice ride on paved Tibetan roads back to the settlement of Kerung, which is at the border between Nepal and Tibet. Stay overnight at Tibet site of Kerung, Today is our day off, so we may relax and spend the night at a Hotel in Kerung.

Kerung/ Kyirong to Kathmandu

After completing the immigration procedures at the Nepal-Tibet border, it is also time to say good bye to our Tibetan team. We will drive back to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Now our team say you good bye. You are free for your own activities yourself.

Trip Fact

Duration	8Night/9Days
Starting/end point	Kathmandu,Nepal
Maximum Altitude	5,630m (Dolmala Pass)
Total Distance	Approx. 2,000+ km

Cost Information

Included

Tibet Permit, Tibet visa
Special Kailash mansarovar permit
Applicable Entrance Fees to above mentioned places
All ground Transportation in Private tourist vehicles
Accommodation Twin sharing basis with attached bathroom except Mansarovar, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk (Dormitory rooms with common bathroom)
Nepali guide and Tibetan guide at tibet
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Drinking water (2 bottle per day)
Cylinder oxygen
Yaks and Yak men for carrying food during the kora
Truck for carrying luggage and food during the kora
Sightseeing Lake Mansarovar, Holy Mount Kailash, Milarepa Cave, Drolma La Pass, Yamadwar, Gauri Kunda etc mention above in itinerary

Excluded

Personal Expenses
Riding Horse during the Kailash Treeking (Usd around 400 for 3 days) for personal and also potters (USD around 175 for 3 days)
International Airfare
Personal Travel and health insurances; sleeping bag etc
Emergency Circumstances like due to natural Calamities, Landslides, adverse weather condition or political upheaval
Tips to the local guide and support team and fine for venturing into prohibited areas
Expense of personal nature and taking photo and filming fees in the monasteries
Extra Nights