This itinerary describes a 10-day trip to Mount Kailash in Tibet, starting with a flight from Kathmandu to Timure Nepal border and then driving to Kyirong. On day three, the trip continues by car to Saga and then on day four to Lake Mansarovar. Day five is spent performing Puja and Hawan, followed by a drive to Darchen.
On day six, the trekking portion of the trip begins with a drive to Yamdwar and a trek to Diraphuk. Day seven is spent trekking back to Darchen for the second and third days of Parikrama. On day eight, participants will drive back to Kyirong before returning to the border on day nine and flying back to Kathmandu.
The highlights of this trip include experiencing the unique culture and landscapes of Tibet, visiting holy sites like Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash, and undertaking a challenging and rewarding trek in the Himalayan mountains. The altitude of the trip ranges from 2,800 meters in Kyirong to 5,600 meters at Diraphuk. The total trekking distance is approximately 52 kilometers and the time spent trekking ranges from 5 to 8 hours per day. This trip provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty and spirituality of Mount Kailash.
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, received by our guide and staff and then transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city. First check into your hotel rooms after getting refreshed meet your guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Lo Mustang
Food: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Saga (169km-5hrs) en-route passing Ghungtang-La (5236M) views old Monasteries, beautiful waterfall, river and dense Alpine Forest and will have glimpse of Holy River Brahmaputra. 169km
After breakfast drive towards the sacred Holy Lake Mansarovar. It’s very auspicious day for all people as they will have first glimpse of Holy Lake Mansarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from Horchu. After completing the Local immigration will continue your drive further and complete Lake Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle.On the way find a beautiful place to take memorable groups picture of Kailash ,Mansarovar and Rakshash lake .This is the moment all are eagerly waiting for has arrived ..The breathtaking view of Manasarovar and magnificent view of galaxy is something amazing memories for everyone to cherish for lifetime. 466km
It’s very auspicious day for all Yatries. To be in the abode of god it is a lifetime achievement. Everyone can just have bath at the banks of the Holy lake Sarovar, Continued by Puja, Havana work Meditation and spiritual activities etc. After lunch drive to to Darchen. 40 km
After breakfast will have a short drive till Yam Dwar (7km).This is the starting point for Kailash Parikrama. After having the darshan of yamdwar all the pilgrims start their first day trek towards Diraphuk(which is 12km trek) either by walk or they can hire horse as well as porter to carry your bag packs while trekking. Enjoy the serenity of nature around u with quite sounds of flowing river aside and have the view of Nandi Kailash while on the way. You will have the North face Mt Kailash darshan from Deraphuk. Never miss the opportunity of seeing the first sunrays on My Kailash early in the morning which is something spectacular and visual treat for everyone (GOLDEN MT KAILASH).So never miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Yatries who are not doing Parikrama will have Darshana at yamdwar and return back to Darchen and stay there until the Parikrama yatries come back to Darchen.
12 km
Wake up early have very light breakfast and continue 2nd day Parikarma from Deraphuk to Dolma La pass (5620m) and proceed to Zuthulphuk (4790m).This is the day every pilgrims talks about the most important as well as difficult part of the journey throughout the trip,your trek is of 22kms and the trek goes steep climbing up to Dolma La High pass (5620m)which is around 6-7kms and steep down to next flat valley via Gaurikunda. Then you will walk another 3-4 hours to Zuthulphuk.Yatries who hired horse also should climb steep up to Dolma La pass and steep down towards Gaurikunda..Once this thoughest part of the journey is completed there will be local small tea stalls where you can just have hot cup of tea or noodles just relax for some time and start towards zuthulphuk and You will see East face of Mt Kailash on the way.
You reach to the end point where our Vehicle will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen (parikarma Circuit ends) and merge with other members who were waiting. After breakfast return journey to Saga with wonderful memories & blissful experiences for lifetime.
22km
Wake up Early morning have tea/coffee/cookies drive to kyirong, it is take around 10 hours’ drive. 650 km
Earlier morning drive back to China Nepal Border, Complete the immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & China side at Rasuwa Gadhi then short walk to Hotel at Timure. Immediately fly back to Kathmandu airport by Helicopter. Evening free Day at Kathmandu/rest.190km
Certificate will be issued for successfully completing Mt Kailas Parikrama to all pilgrims from Tour Organizer ……..
Transfer to airport/onward your journey.
During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors,that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
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General Information regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour.
We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable:
You can apply visa to Nepal through embassy or other diplomatic mission to your country also you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. If you prefer to use a visa service you will find many by searching on the internet, one in particular we have found reliable is CIBT: https://cibtvisas.com/
Yes, it is compulsory you should arrange your travel insurance and please insure your chosen policy also covers helicopter and medical rescue and repatriation costs.
In Kathmandu or in other cities we use 5-star hotels and in trekking or in remote areas we provide the highest quality available.
Between 1000m and 3500m the temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to 5 deg C low. At higher altitude, the temperature ranges from 20 deg C to -10 deg C. During winter it is around 10 deg colder.
Nepal is Greenwich Mean Time plus five hours and 45 minutes. That means if it’s 8:00pm in Kathmandu, it’s 9:15am in New York and 6:15am in California.
Nepal is on the 220V system. Sockets are usually the three-pin variety, but they vary. If you are planning to use something like a hairdryer or electric shaver at the hotel, bring a converter and a selection of plug adapters.
There are varieties of Food item so menu will be provided to all the clients and they can order their food according to the menu.
As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short treks. If you are planning a trek longer than a week, you should work out or do long day hikes at home.