Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Via Kerung - 15 days
Things to Know
- Duration15 Days
- Difficulty Level Strenuous
- Altitude Dolma La Pass (5,645 m)
- Trip Type Spritual Tour
- Start and End Kathmandu and Kathmandu
- Best Time May to September
What You’ll Do- Get the most amazing scenic drive. You'll be surrounded by beautiful evergreen plants and enjoying breathtaking mountain views
- Dolma La Pass is the highest point on Mt.Kailash kora (Parikrama) at 5,643 meters
- Experience the lifestyle of local Tibetan people while exploring their unique cuisines, cultures, and traditions
- Dip into the holy lakes like Lake Mansarovar and Gauri Kund. It is believed that the waters in these lakes purify the soul. What’s more interesting is that the water of Lake Mansarovar remains calm and undisturbed, regardless of the wind. Additionally, there’s a Rakshas Tal, which is a saltwater lake located near Lake Mansarovar, believed to have negative energy
- Views of the Northern, Southern, and Western faces of Kailash
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages for people following four different religions -- Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon. Hindus believe Mt Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva. It is one of the toughest pilgrimages in the world as pilgrims have to negotiate high passes and endure life in the high altitudes of the Himalayas. It is one of the most important pilgrimages for Hindus. They take a holy dip in the sacred Mansarovar Lake and circumambulate the difficult trails around Mt Kailash for the holy Parikrama or Kora, as the Buddhists say. It is believed that taking a holy dip in Mansarovar washes away one’s sins of the past 100 lives. The pilgrimage is generally undertaken between June and August.
Once the preparations are complete, the real adventure begins. You’ll travel across the Nepal-Tibet border and experience the dramatic change in scenery as you enter the Tibetan land. The drive to Kerung is an adventure itself, with gorgeous mountain views along the way. You’ll spend time here acclimatising to the high altitude before continuing your trip deeper into Tibet. As you travel, you’ll pass lovely Tibetan villages, high mountain passes, and the mighty Brahmaputra River, eventually arriving at the sacred Lake Mansarovar. The major highlight of this tour is the Kailash Parikrama, a three-day trek around the mighty Mount Kailash. This sacred trek promises panoramic views of Kailash’s south, west, and north faces, and challenges trekkers with the Dolma La Pass, which is at 5,645 meters. The tour ends with a scenic drive back to Kathmandu.
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Get a warm welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport from our representatives who are there to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Explore the stunning sites of Kathmandu, especially the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swoyambhunath Stupa.
After breakfast, head to Chandragiri hill for the amazing mountain view and the kathmandu valley. To see more of Kathmandu on this day, or go for short hikes inside the valley.
Since the next day is the final day you embark on the Kailash journey, this day is perfect for final preparation for the trip. You can buy last-minute items for the tour. The Tibetan visa will be ready by 2 PM, and evening we’ll have a short tour meeting.
Early morning, take a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, covering approximately 7-8 hours. The journey takes you through winding mountain roads, lush green hills, and rivers. You will enter Langtang National Park, home to diverse flora and fauna. Syabrubesi is a small town at the foothills of the Langtang region, offering basic accommodations with a peaceful mountain ambience.
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Timure (Nepal-China border). After completing your immigration formalities, you will drive to Kyirong- a Tibetan border town where it is said to sit high in the Himalayas. Kyirong is amazingly peaceful and offers a breathtaking view of deep, beautiful valleys surrounded by rough hills. You will spend the night in Kyirong, where your acclimatisation process for the higher altitudes begins.
Drive to Saga from Kerung. It is driving through highland land on a well-paved road. We gain almost 850 meters in altitude by reaching Saga today. Saga is the second town in the Nagri/ Kailash region after Darchen, near Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
On this day, you will wake up slightly earlier than usual, as it is one of the major tour days when you will have made it to Manasarovar, one of the holiest lakes in Tibet, with glimpses of Mt. Kailash from Horchu Pass. At Lake Mansarovar, you can take a holy dip in the lake and perform rites, rituals, and prayers, ending the day at a lodge in Chhu Gompa, on the shore of Mansarovar Lake.
You will have enough time to explore Lake Manasarovar and its surroundings. It is only a short drive to Darchen, and we will do it only after Lunch. Darchen is the base camp of Mount Kailash from where we start our Kailash Parikrama. Preparation of Kora and stay overnight.
It is relatively the most challenging day of the Kora as you cross the strenuous Dolma La Pass (5,645 m), Duration is about 8–10 hours to reach the destination of the day, Zuthulphuk, passing through the scenic and serene ambience of Mt. Kailash, adorned with many prayer flags. The majority of the trail is ascending, and after Pass, descending to Zuthulphuk.
We'll spend the morning exploring the caverns and temples surrounding the Milarepa cave. After breakfast, we'll climb for 3-4 hours to finish our Kora and return to Darchen village. We'll eat lunch there before returning to Saga village.
We'll take a leisurely journey back to the town of Kerung. As we descend on a paved trail, we will have some free time. The rest of our time will be spent relaxing. Overnight at Kerung
We will then drive back to Kathmandu, crossing Nepal Nepal-Tibet border. And drive back to Kathmandu via tourist bus.
On your rest day in Kathmandu, enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace. You can stroll through the vibrant streets of Thamel, visit local markets, or take in the cultural sights around the city. It’s a great opportunity for some last-minute shopping—whether it's handicrafts, souvenirs, or trekking gear. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of Kathmandu’s cosy restaurants, perhaps with live music or a traditional Nepali meal to wrap up the day in style.
You are free til departure time. It is important to reach International airport before 3 hours from your original flight time. Our representatives assist you till the airport.
Trip Cost Details
Included- Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
- All ground transportation by private vehicle
- One-day sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in Kathmandu, twin sharing basis
- Group sharing a guesthouse in Kailash part as per the itinerary
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
- transportation by bus/van
- Support truck to keep goods, your bid bags, and food
- Tibet permit and Tibet Group Visa
- All necessary entrance fees in the Kailash Region
- All camping equipment for the kitchen
- Enough oxygen cylinders and a pillow
- All service charges and taxes
- Down Jacket (Refundable Basis), Duffel Bag
- Appreciation Certificate from Iconic Holiday Nepal
Excluded- Personal Horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama/ Kailash Round/ Kailash Kora
- Using extra nights in a hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
- Rescue/ evacuation, or all the extra costs incurred due to a split from the main group or a serious health condition
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a Personal nature
- Any extra expenses due to flight delay/cancellation with a valid reason
- Any extra cost due to a late permit/visa from the Tibet part
- Tipping to staffs
- Upgrade of the Hotel and the Guest House during the trip
