Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
This 10 days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra takes you from Kathmandu to the sacred regions of Tibet, combining spiritual experience, natural beauty, and high-altitude adventure. The journey includes a scenic drive through Langtang National Park to Kerung, followed by gradual acclimatization to prepare for higher elevations.
You will travel through iconic Tibetan towns such as Saga and reach the holy Lake Mansarovar, known for its pristine beauty and religious significance. The highlight of the trip is the 3-day Mount Kailash Kora, passing through Yamadwar, Dirapuk, the challenging Drolma La Pass (5634m), and Zuthulpuk offering up-close views of Mount Kailash from different sides.
The itinerary allows time for cultural exploration, spiritual rituals, and breathtaking landscapes along rivers, valleys, and mountain passes. After completing the Kora, the journey returns through Saga and Kerung before heading back to Kathmandu.
Accommodations are provided in hotels and guest houses on a bed & breakfast basis, along with necessary travel permits, monastery entry fees, and guided support from an experienced Tibetan guide.
This package includes essential services like transportation, permits, and accommodations, while meals (lunch & dinner), insurance, and personal expenses are excluded.
Overall, this itinerary offers a well-planned blend of pilgrimage, trekking, and Tibetan cultural experience—ensuring safety, comfort, and spiritual fulfillment throughout the journey.
Altitude:2700m
Accommodation: Hotel
MealsBreakfast,
Time duration : 7-8 hours
After an early breakfast, we begin our journey towards Kerung, which is located on the Nepal-Tibet border. The drive will take us through the stunning landscapes of Langtang National Park and picturesque villages, and we will cross the border of Rashuwagadhi to reach our guest house in Kerung after the immigration proce , again we drive to kerung town in Tibet We will drive 155 km and will last for 6 to 7 hours
Altitude2700m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Breakfast,
Acclimatization is a Key to the successful. As we will be traveling to higher altitudes and has plain land for distance, lowering cannot be an option. so, you have to acclimatize at Kerung for a day and proceed ahead. During the day, you can simply stroll around, explore culture and traditions, and try some cuisine.
Altitude4640m
AccommodationGuest House
MealsBreakfast,
Time Duration: 5-6 hours
We will drive to Saga today, which is located at an altitude of 4400m. The drive will take us through scenic landscapes and along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. We will drive in pleasure on a black-topped road and climb across Thong La and La Lung hills to reach Saga. We will travel 230 Km approx. for 6 hours and accommodate at the Guest House.
Altitude4590m
AccommodationGuest House
MealsBreakfast,
Time Duration : 6-7 hours
Today we will drive to Lake Mansarovar, which is considered to be one of the most sacred lakes. The lake is located at an altitude of 4590m as the world’s highest-altitude freshwater lake is surrounded by stunning snow-capped peaks. We will explore these pristine waters of the glistering lake and also see a Raksal Tal believed to be cursed. We will spend the night at a guest house near the lake. Today's drive will be 370 km and last for 7 hours.
Accommodation:
Altitude 4670m
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast,
Time duration : 3 hours
You will have some free time in the morning to explore Mansarovar lake and if you believe to perform rituals you can do so in the morning. After this, we will drive to Darchen, the starting point of Mount Kailash kora. You will also be blessed with a view of Mount Kailash during the journey as Darchen is located directly in front of Mount Kailash.
Accommodation:
Altitude 5210m
AccommodationGuest House
Meals Breakfast,
Time Duration : 6-7 hours on foot
Today we will begin Mount Kailash kora, the sacred mountain. We will drive to the valley of God and start the trek towards Dirapuk, which is located at an altitude of 4800m. The trek will take us through stunning landscapes along the banks of the Lha Chu River. Today we will see the north face of Mount Kailash. Total travel time today will be 18 km which will be a 7-hour journey.
Accommodation:
Altitude 5634m
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast,
Time Duration : 8-9 hours on foot
Today is the second day of Mount Kailash kora and the longest and hardest during circulation. We will first pass through the Jarok Donkhang, a small Tibetan settlement, and trek to Shiva Tsal and reach Zuthulpuk via the Drolma La Pass which circles Gauri Kunda from the outside and is also regarded as Outer Kora. Drolma La Pass is also the highest pass in Kailash. Today we can see the eastern face of Mount Kailash. Today we will cover a 22km distance and trek for 9 hours.
Accommodation:
Altitude 4640m
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast,
Today is the final day of the 3-day Kailash Kora. The morning will be spent discovering the caves and temples that surround the Milarepa grotto. After breakfast, we'll climb for three to four hours to complete our Kora and head back to the town of Darchen. There, we'll have lunch before heading back to Saga village. (16km walk with 4 hrs and Drive to Darchen then to Saga)
Accommodation:
Altitude 2700m
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast,
After the completion of the Saga Dawa festival and Kailash Kora, we will start our return journey toward Kerung Border. We will return to the same route back with a comfortable drive on a black paved route. You will have some leisure time in Kerung to stroll around and have a relaxing time in Tibet before heading back to Kathmandu.
Altitude 1310m
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast,
We will drive to Kathmandu through the Tibet-Nepal border and reach to your hotel in Kathmandu.
The best time for this journey is from May to September, when the weather is stable, roads are accessible, and high passes like Drolma La are safe to cross.
Basic fitness is required, but prior trekking experience is not mandatory. The Kora involves long walking hours and high altitude, so good health and stamina are important.
Accommodation is on a twin-sharing basis in hotels and guesthouses as per the itinerary. Facilities become basic in higher altitudes like Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk.
Yes. The package includes Tibet Travel Permit, monastery entrance fees, and required documents for the Kailash part. Visa fees are extra
