Mount Kailash & Lake Mansarovar Yatra - Via Nepal
Tibet
The ultimate pilgrimage to the abode of Lord Shiva. Circumambulate Mount Kailash and take a holy dip in Lake Mansarovar.
₹210,000
per person
Temples/Sites
5+
Difficulty
Challenging
Best Time
June to September
Group Size
2-15 yatris
Yatra Highlights
- Holy dip in Lake Mansarovar
- Parikrama (Kora) of Mount Kailash
- Visit to Asthapad and Dolma La Pass
- Scenic drive through the Tibetan plateau
- Buddhist monasteries enroute
Sacred Sites
- Mount Kailash
- Lake Mansarovar
- Tarboche Flagpole
- Dirapuk Monastery
- Zuthulphuk Monastery
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Briefing session.
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Preparation for yatra.
Kathmandu to Kerung (Nepal/Tibet border)
Drive to Kerung (120 km). Overnight at border.
Kerung to Saga
Cross into Tibet. Drive to Saga (180 km). Acclimatization.
Saga to Lake Mansarovar
Drive to Mansarovar (280 km). Evening puja and holy dip.
Mansarovar to Darchen
Morning rituals at Mansarovar. Drive to Darchen (30 km). Acclimatization.
Darchen to Dirapuk (Parikrama Start)
Drive to Tarboche. Start trek/pony ride to Dirapuk (12 km).
Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk (Parikrama)
Trek over Dolma La Pass (5600m) to Zuthulphuk (18 km).
Zuthulphuk to Darchen
Trek down to Darchen (8 km). Drive back to Mansarovar.
Mansarovar to Saga
Drive back to Saga (280 km).
Saga to Kerung
Drive to Kerung (180 km).
Kerung to Kathmandu
Cross border and drive back to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Rest Day
Rest day or shopping in Kathmandu.
Departure
Transfer to airport for international departure.
Inclusions
- 13 nights accommodation
- All meals during yatra
- Tibet travel permit
- Chinese visa
- Oxygen cylinders and medical kit
- Pony for parikrama
- Experienced Tibetan guide
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance (mandatory)