Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Via Kerung - 15 days

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.