Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Indian Pilgrims

Overview

Embark on a sacred Kailash Yatra from Nepal, designed for Indian pilgrims! ourney through Himalayas to holy Mount Kailash and Mansarovar, blending devotion, adventure and spiritual discovery.

A Yatra (tour) to the Kailash Mansarovar is more than just tour. It is a full of spirituality and a lifelong journey experience through some of the most remote and breathtaking landscapes of the remote and isolated Himalayas. From Nepal, we travel toward the Tibetan Plateau, gradually gaining elevations and allowing ourselves to acclimatize before reaching the sacred - God Shiva region.

For Indian pilgrims, the journey is especially meaningful. Mount Kailash is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, while the holy waters of Mansarovar hold immense religious significance. After reaching the area, we prepare carefully for the highlight—the sacred Kailash Parikrama (Kora), including the challenging Dolma La Pass. It is demanding, but the sense of devotion and companionship among pilgrims makes the experience unforgettable.

Having accompanied travelers in this region many times, I always advise pilgrims to take the journey slowly, stay hydrated, follow the guide’s instructions and respect the altitude. With proper preparation, the Yatra becomes a truly memorable spiritual adventure.

Trip type: drive, exploration, touring/hiking,

Locations: Mount Kailash area, South-West of Tibet, China

ROAD: KATHMANDU – RASUWA GADHI – KYIRUNG – KYIRUNG COUNTY – KONGTANG LHAMO PASS – SAGA – MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN – DIRAPHUK – ZUTULPHUK – DARCHEN – SAGA – KYIRUNG– RASUWA GADHI

Hiking/Kailash kora covers: north Face Mt Kailash, Charan Sparsh, Khande Sanglam, Shivasthali, Kuber Kund, Kuber Parbat, Astapad, Aatma Linga, Sapta Rishi Cave, Nandi Parvat, Kailashi Ganga.

Itinerary

Airport reception and transfer to Hotel, Thamel area. Room check in and you will have free time. We collect your passport and rush to the Chinese embassy for the final approval of your Tibet entry visa/group travel permit.

Airport to Hotel: 4km, Kathmandu elevation: 1350M, Meals: Welcome Dinner, Hotel: as you suggest from none-star tourists standard to 5 star luxury.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Airport reception and transfer to Hotel as program (before and after the trip),
City tours in Kathmandu, such as Bhaktapur and Swyambhunath stupa,
Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights before the trip and 2 nights after, including daily breakfast (twin sharing), totally 4 nights,
Mountain Guest House in the border town,
All road transportation from Kathmandu to border and pick up,
a Nepali guide,
Visa/Travel Permit obtaining assistance in Kathmandu, all documentation,
Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet,
Tibet Inner special permits,
Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan Inner kora local tour guide
Kyirung use Riwubenba Hotel 3star on twin sharing basis (Best Hotel),
Saga use Manishi Hotel or Norling Hotel 3star on twin sharing basis(Best Hotel),
Manasarovar use dormitory style,
Diraphuk use dormitory style,
Zutulphuk use dormitory style,
Darchen Himalaya Hotel 3star on Triple sharing basis(Best Hotel),
Private transportation in Tibet: Ranging from Van to bus depending on the group size .
One Support vehicle for carrying luggage and kitchen equipment and Nepali staff,
Manasarovar Kora by Environments Bus,
Darchen to Darpoche by Environments Bus,
Manasarovar & Kailash entrance fee,
Yak to carry kitchen equipment during Parikrama (Kora),
Two bottle of mineral water per person per day (one bottle is Half litter),
Arrangements for Charan Sparsh, Shivasthali, Kuber Kund, Kuber Parbat, Kailashi Ganga, Sapta Rishi caves and Atmalingam, etc.
Oxygen cylinders in Tibet side,

What's Not Included

All the food and drinks [except the shown in Nepal part such as daily breakfast, welcome dinner etc],
Travel insurance and Life insurance (strongly recommended to carry a valid insurance),
Personal Horse/ Pony Charges / Porter for Kailash outer and Inner Kora,
Tips to drivers, staff, Guide,