Overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Indian passport holder by overland – you will travel by road throughout the journey. The whole group must arrive Kathmandu by their selected arrival date listed below and we will have briefing and Q&A session during evening of arrival date. Next day we will have half day Kathmandu sightseeing and depart for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY).
Fixed Arrival Dates in Kathmandu
2025 Group Dates for Indian
July 06 (Full Moon), July 14, July 22, July 30
August 04 (Full Moon), August 12, August 20, August 28
September 03 (Full Moon), September 11, September 17
1 Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu
Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.
Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar
2 Kathmandu Sightseeing
08:00 AM – After Breakfast – Full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, ShaktiPeeth and Budhanilkantha.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar or simila
3 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure.
Drive to Dhunche (2000m / 127 km / 6 hrs) or Syabrubesi (1600m / 141 km / 7 hrs) or Timure (1983m / 152 km / 8 hrs).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: Sonam Guest House or similar
4 Drive to Kyirong (2850m)
Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi) or 10 to 15 minute walk to border from timure,then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kyirong.(2850m) – 1 hrs / 40 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar
5 Drive to Saga (4550m)
09:00 AM – After Breakfast – Drive to Saga (220 km – 5 to 6 hrs). As we travel from Kerung to Saga, we shall pass through the rural countryside of Tibet. The drive takes you across the holy Brahmaputra River as well.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Saga | Hotel: Xibuyizhan Hotel or similar.
6 Drive from Saga to Mansarovar Lake (4550m)
08:00 AM – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (450 km – 6 – 7 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water. Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (3 hrs – 90 km)
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Lake Guesthouse
7 Drive to Darchen (4650m)
Most of the day – Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake
04:00 PM – Drive to Darchen (35 km – 1hrs)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Hotel: Guesthouse
8 First Day of Outer Kora – Trek to Dirapuk (4860m)
10:00 AM – After a short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is a 12 km trek (5-6 hrs). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Meal: Breakfast at Darchen, Packed Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Guesthouse
9 Second Day of Outer Kora – Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek to Dolma La Pass
07:00AM – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 8-9 hours trek). The first stage of the trip is a two-hour ascent to Dolma La Pass (5700 m | 18700 ft). The trail brings us past Yamasthal on our way to Shiva-sthal, with each step bringing us closer to the Dolma-La Pass. There are some tea shops before you reach Dolma La Pass where you can have tea and hot refreshments. After Dolma La Pass, the route descends for an hour before straightening out for 2-3 hours till we reach Zuthulphuk. You’ll be able to see Gauri Kunda (The Pond of Goddess Parvati) as well while descending from Dolma la pass.
Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Guesthouse
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen
9 Drive back to Kyirong (2850m – 220 km – 5 to 6 hrs).
Back journey, drive to Kerung County. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hotel: Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar
10 Drive to Saga (4550m – 470kms – 7-8hrs)
08:00AM – After a short Trek (8kms – 2 – 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. (470 kms – 7-8 hrs)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Xibuyizhan Hotel or similar
12 Drive to Kathmandu (1400m)
Drive from Kyirung to the border (40 kms – 1hrs) and completing immigration formalities drive back to Kathmandu – around 7-8 hr / 152 km. At Kathmandu hotel – Certificate of completion will be provided to you from Kailash Journeys.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar or similar
13 Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 2 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).
Meal: Breakfast Only
Includes
3 Night accommodation at Kathmandu on 3 star hotel- Hotel Arts / Woodapple Hotel & Spa or similar
1 night at Dhunche or Syabrubesi
Accommodation at Guest House during Tibet Visit on sharing basis
Sightseeing of Kathmandu city (full day)
Kathmandu – China Border – Kathmandu by Non – A/C Vehicle
Tibet group Visa Fee
All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transportation in Tibet by Luxury A/C Coach
Supporting truck to carry equipment
English speaking Tibetan guide
All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our Itinerary
Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
One duffle bag, One back pack, One cap, One passport holders, One water proof windcheater jacket as a souvenir gift from our company
Kailash Yatra completion certificate
Escort for airport pick up & drop off
All applicable taxes & service charges
Excludes
Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
Nepal re-entry Visa fee for NRIs
Tips for guide & driver and Personal expenses
Horse riding during the Parikrama
Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
Addition cost due to any political disturbances
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non – disease reason then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
5% GST charge for Bank Deposit in our Indian Bank Account (For Bank Wire Transfer to our Nepal Bank account -NO GST Charge)