Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Start your trip from Kathmandu today as you arrive at Kathmandu international airport. Upon arrival the representative of NTP Tourism Affairs will greet you outside the airport and will provide you transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the time is free. Dinner and night stay will be at the hotel.

Nepal Tourist Document: Indian passport holders do not require a Document to visit Nepal. However, while travelling to Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu from any international airport in India, an Indian citizen requires showing a valid Indian passport or Indian Voter ID Card (Indian Electoral Card). Kindly take a note that Aadhar Card and Driving License are not valid documents to board a flight to Kathmandu from Indian airports. On the other hand Nepal Document for all non-Indian passport holders is available on arrival at Kathmandu international airport. Non-Indian passport holders may also apply such Nepal entry Document online to save their time at the Kathmandu airport.

China Group Travel Document for Tibet: To obtain Chinese group Document, the Indian passport holders, irrespective to their country of residence and geographical location, have to present their original passport in China Embassy New Delhi through the authorized tour Company who has obtained the necessary Tibet entry permit and invitations for them from various authorities in Tibet, China. The China Embassy in Delhi takes minimum 4-5 working days to give a decision on such group Document. All other travelers holding a non-Indian passport (Including NRIs with non-Indian passport, OCI card holders and Green Card holders) require to arrive in Kathmandu 3-4 days prior the trip date for submission of their China entry Document application with China Document Centre Kathmandu, through the tour Company. The original passport with Document application documents and colored recent photographs (in a prescribed size and format) are to be the provided to the China Document Centre in Kathmandu. The China Document Centre takes minimum 2-4 working days to give decision on such group Document.

Max. Elevation: 1410m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel (sharing basis)

Day02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

At around 08.00 am the temple visit will start. We will try to reach Pashupatinath Temple before 09.00am to attend AARTI in the main temple. Also visit many small and big temples in the complex. After visiting Pashupatinath Temple visit the ‘Sleeping Vishnu Temple (Jal Narayan Temple) and Guheshwari Mata Temple. After visiting temples, drive back to your hotel and spend time in preparing for the next day travel to Nepal-China border. If you want to buy some stuff for your trip you may pay a visit to the popular market of Thamel (own arrangements). Here you may get almost every item related to trekking and adventure activities. In the evening, we will have short briefing program followed by introduction of all group members. Overnight stay and dinner at hotel.

Max. Elevation: 1410m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel (sharing basis)

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Day 03: Kathmandu to Kodari border/Nyalam

This day drive towards the border of Nepal & China from where you will be starting your journey to Kodari. Overnight stay at Kodari Border.

Day04: Kodari to Nyalam (China Border)

Breakfast checkout and head towards the border .On reaching the border, firstly complete all the custom and entry formalities and once done, you will have to cross the Friendship Bridge by a 15- minutes’ walk. On arriving at the China side you will be meeting the Chinese guide and from there he will be further assisting your transfer to Nyalam. Check-in at your pre-booked guesthouse/lodge there and then stay overnight there.

Max. Elevation: 3760m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe equivalent hotel (sharing basis)

Day05: Nyalam to Saga

Have some tasty breakfast and then start your drive towards Saga or New Dongba while crossing the highly beautiful Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Stay overnight at a guesthouse/hotel in Saga or New Dongba.

Max Elevation: 4650m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe equivalent hotel (sharing basis)

Day06: Saga to Lake Mansarovar

Today is an important day of your drive as today you will not only reach the holy Lake Mansarovar but will also get the first glimpse of holy Mount Kailash. The drive starts early as we have to travel a long way to Lake Mansarovar and there are several check points on the way which will make the journey tiring and time taking. It is estimated to start the drive by 07.00 am. Before Mayumla Pass (4900m) we will stop at the check post. From here we continue our drive to Lake Mansarovar and get the first darshan of Mount Kailash. Though the drive today is long but the road conditions are good and surrounded with scenic beauty. Reach Lake Mansarovar and check into a guesthouse. Dinner and stay will be at the guesthouse.

Max. Elevation: 4600m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

Night view of Lake Mansarovar: In the night the travelers may have a visit to Lake Mansarovar to witness its beauty under the moon light. Though visiting lake in the night is completely safe but it is advisable to go in a group and if possible take a Nepalese Sherpa with you for any required help. Cover yourself properly with warm clothes or blanket as the temperature outside will be cold. Also don’t forget to carry a torch and a whistle.

Day07: Lake Mansarovar to Darchen

Early morning visit the Mansarovar lake for holy bath, performing puja, hawan and other rituals as per your own customs. The lake looks stunning in the morning and the beautiful sight of Mount Kailash makes it even more delightful. The water of the lake will be definitely very cold but the devotees are always full of spirituality and devotion and do not wish to skip this holy bath. It is to be noted carefully that the recent change in the law of Tibetan Govt has restricted dip bath in the lake and has categorized it as a punishable offence. So kindly refrain from going inside the lake and for the bath ask our sherpas only to bring water in a bucket for you. After dip bath and prayer the group is ready to drive to Darchen and will travel through Rakshasa Taal and Chiu Gompa by performing 70% parikrama of the holy lake. Remaining part of parikrama will be performed while coming back from Darchen after kora of Mt. Kailash.

On reaching Darchen check into the hotel and spend rest of the time relaxing and preparing for the next day kora of Mount Kailash. Dinner and night stay at the hotel.

Max Elevation: 4600m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe equivalent hotel (sharing basis)

Day08: 1st Day Kora/parikrama of Mount Kailash, 13kms trek to Dirapuk

Today, we wake up early and after taking light breakfast, we head to Tarboche. Do not forget to fill your water bottle before leaving for the trek. All pilgrims have the opportunity to visit Yama Dwar before trek (kora) starts. Tarboche is the point (towards the South face of Mount Kailash where one can hire horse/pony to ride on the trek during the kora. The price and availability of horse/pony and porter is controlled by the local Union and Kailash yatra trip operators and our team will have no control over it. From Tarboche we proceed to Yama Dwar which is considered to be the start point of Kailash kora. From Yama Dwar we start 13 kms trek to Dirapuk slowly and gradually. The trek to Dirapuk Gompa today is fairly easy but as you walk in high altitude in the air makes the trek little difficult, as you feel short of breath on the trek. We will take a stop in the middle of the trek where we find some small shops and tea stall and then again continue to Dirapuk. On reaching Dirapuk the pilgrims will see the majestic Mount Kailash standing high on right side of their trek. Take some beautiful photos and then continue to your guesthouse near Dirapuk Monastery. The night will be too cold below zero degree temperature so we will have quick and light dinner (Khichdi, soup etc) and rest in the bed.

Max Elevation: 5225m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

Day09: 2nd Day Parikrama, 19kms trek to Zuthulpukh via Gauri Kund

Wake up very early morning before dawn and witness the first sunlight on Mt. Kailash offering amazing view of the ‘Golden Kailash’. Take a quick light breakfast, fill hot water in your flask and carry your snacks for the lunch and get ready to begin the trek towards Zuthulphuk.

This day is considered as the toughest day of this entire trip as the trek goes steep up continuously up to Dolma-La pass (5630 m) and then steep down to Gauri Kund. Near Dolma La pass you will witness colourful flags around and belongings of people spread nearby. This place is called Shiva Tsal (Shiva Sthal). It is said that people performing parikrama must leave something behind here may be a used cloth or ornament or a drop of blood or a lock of hair which symbolizes the act of leaving this life behind and wishing for the end of a miserable life. The total trek today we have to cover is about 19 kms to reach Zuthulpuk Gompa for night stay.

Max Elevation: 5650m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

Day10: 3rd Day 06kms trek to Darchen, Drive to Saga

This is our last day on Mount Kailash trek. Wake up and after light breakfast we continue our trek down to reach Darchen. We walk on gradual trek for about 6 kms and reach at a point where the vehicles are waiting for us. The vehicles will take us to Darchen where other group members are waiting. After some refreshment continue drive to Saga by completing the remaining course (approx. 30%) of Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by vehicle. Relaxed time and stay at guesthouse in Saga.

Max. Elevation: 4650m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe equivalent hotel (sharing basis)

Day11: Saga to Nyalam

Have some luscious breakfast and then start your drive towards Nyalam (215 km, 5 to 6 hrs drive).

Max Elevation: 2700m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe equivalent hotel (sharing basis)

Day12: Nyalam to Kathmandu via Kodari Border

After breakfast, start your drive from Nyalam in order to reach the Friendship Bridge. On reaching there, complete some custom and entry formalities, and then further continue your drive towards Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu and then stay overnight at a pre-booked accommodation there.

Max Elevation: 1400m (Approx.)

Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel (sharing basis)

Day 13: Fly back to home from Kathmandu

In time you will be transferred to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport to board your flight back to your hotel/next destination

Meals Included: Veg. Breakfast