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13 Nights / 14 Days
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath Darshan
Kathmandu(3N) → Tibet(5N) → Kerung(4N) → Dirapuk(1N)
Sold By: Guru Travels
4.8 (505 reviews)
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$ 2,714*
$ 2,767
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival (1300M)
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Warm welcome by our representative.
- Escort to your hotel.
- The rest of the day is free to relax after your journey.
- Evening dinner and introduction to the upcoming Yatra.
- Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing
- After breakfast, embark on a spiritual sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
- The journey begins with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest shrines of Lord Shiva.
- Next, visit Guhyeshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
- Continue to Budhanilkantha, also known as the Sleeping Vishnu.
- End the tour at the majestic Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- After returning to the hotel for lunch, spend the afternoon preparing for the Kailash journey.
- Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 3 Drive to Nepal–China Border (Rasuwagadhi or Kodari)
- After breakfast, reach the Nepal/China border.
- After completing immigration formalities, you will meet your Chinese guide.
- Transfer to your bus for the onward journey into Tibet.
- Continue driving through high mountain landscapes until you reach Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam (3,750m).
- Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take time to rest.
- Overnight stay in Kerung or Nyalam.
Day 4 Drive to Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam (3,750m)
- After breakfast
- Continue driving through high mountain landscapes until you reach Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam (3,750m).
- Upon arrival, check into your hotel and take time to rest.
- Overnight stay in Kerung or Nyalam.
Day 5 Rest Day in Kerung or Nyalam
- Today is dedicated to rest and acclimatization to the increasing altitude.
- After breakfast, enjoy light walks and explore the surroundings.
- This day is important for preparing your body for the higher altitudes ahead.
- Overnight stay in Kerung or Nyalam.
Day 6 Drive to Saga (4,450m)
- After breakfast, continue your journey deeper into Tibet.
- Drive approximately 245 kilometers to Saga.
- Along the way, cross the Labung-La Pass (5,050m).
- Pass the sparkling waters of Pekhu Tso Lake.
- Enjoy the vast plateau landscape, with nomads herding yaks and sheep, creating a timeless view of Tibetan life.
- By late afternoon, cross the mighty Brahmaputra River.
- Arrive in Saga, a bustling town where you will check into your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Saga.
Day 7 Drive to Manasarover (4558M)
- Today is one of the most anticipated and spiritually uplifting days of the Yatra.
- After breakfast, embark on a long drive of approximately 500 kilometers.
- The route passes through valleys, grazing lands, sand dunes, and snow-capped peaks, offering breathtaking scenery throughout the journey.
- By late afternoon, you will be blessed with your first view of the sacred Mount Kailash and the turquoise waters of Lake Manasarovar.
- Upon arrival at Hore, a village near the lake, settle into your accommodation.
- Overnight stay near Lake Manasarovar.
Day 8 Puja at Lake Manasarovar – Drive to Darchen (4,575m)
- Early in the morning, participate in holy rituals by taking a dip in the sacred waters of Lake Manasarovar and performing Puja.
- The serene lake, considered the highest freshwater lake in the world, is surrounded by Mount Kailash, Mount Gurla Mandhata, and Lake Rakshastal.
- After completing your prayers, drive to Darchen, the base camp for the Kailash Parikrama.
- Overnight stay in Darchen.
Day 9 Trek to Dirapuk (5,000m)
- Today marks the beginning of your sacred Kailash Parikrama.
- Trek approximately 18 kilometers from Darchen to Dirapuk, a journey that takes six to seven hours.
- The trail passes dramatic rocky cliffs and cascading waterfalls, with frequent glimpses of Mount Kailash appearing majestically in the background.
- Upon reaching Dirapuk, rest in a simple guesthouse.
- Overnight stay in Dirapuk.
Day 10 Trek to Zuthulpuk via Dolma-La Pass (5,630m)
- This is the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding day of the pilgrimage.
- Begin the steep ascent to Dolma-La Pass at 5,630 meters (18,600 ft), the highest point of the Yatra.
- At Shivasthal, pilgrims symbolically leave old clothes, strands of hair, or drops of blood, signifying the abandonment of past sins.
- After crossing the pass, descend carefully, passing by Parvati-sthal and the sacred Gauri Kund.
- By late afternoon, arrive at Zuthulpuk Monastery, famous for the meditation cave of the great Tibetan saint Milarepa.
- Overnight stay in Zuthulpuk.
Day 11 End of Parikrama – Drive to Saga(4550M)
- In the morning, complete the final leg of the Parikrama with a short two-hour trek.
- Your coach will be waiting at the endpoint to take you back to Saga via Darchen.
- Enjoy the vast, open Tibetan landscapes as you retrace your route.
- Upon arrival in Saga, check into your hotel and rest after a long but fulfilling journey.
- Overnight stay in Saga.
Day 12 Drive to Kerung or Nyalam (2,800m–3,750m)
- After breakfast, begin the journey back towards the border region.
- Drive to either Kerung (2,800m) or Nyalam (3,750m), depending on the route permitted by the Chinese authorities.
- The drive passes through scenic mountain terrain, offering stunning views of the Tibetan plateau as you gradually descend towards the border.
- Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure, reflecting on the sacred journey you have completed.
- Overnight stay in Kerung or Nyalam.
Day 13 Drive to Kathmandu (1,300M)
- After breakfast, we begin our drive towards the Nepal/China border.
- We will complete the necessary immigration and customs formalities.
- Upon arrival at the border, you will go through the exit procedures on the Chinese side.
- Then, you will proceed with the entry formalities on the Nepali side.
- This process may take some time, depending on the flow of travelers and the efficiency of the authorities.
- Once all immigration and customs procedures are completed, we will continue our journey back to Kathmandu.
- By evening, we will reach Kathmandu.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 14 Transfer to Kathmandu Airport - Breakfast
- After breakfast, our team will assist you with check-out.
- We will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
- With blessings from Lord Shiva and memories of a lifetime, your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra comes to an end.
Accommodation Details
Kathmandu (3 nights)
Standard hotel
(2)
with All Meals included
Tibet (5 nights)
Standard Hotel
(2)
with All Meals included
Kerung (4 nights)
Standard Hotel
(2)
with All Meals Included
Dirapuk (1 night)
standard Hotel
(2)
with All Meals Included
$2,767
1% off
Package Policies
- 3 Nights’ Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
- 01 Night Hotel Accommodation in Nepal/China Border.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu.
- Tibet Travel Permit fee.
- All ground transportation within Nepal and Tibet by private bus.
- 9 Nights’ accommodation in Tibet at hotels/guesthouses.
- Twin-sharing accommodation in Kerung, Saga, and Darchen.
- 4–5 person shared accommodation in Manasarovar, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk.
- Guided temple tours in Kathmandu.
- Entrance fees for Kathmandu sightseeing.
- Arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu.
- One duffel bag for the trip.
- One warm jacket for the trip (returnable basis).
- Emergency-use large oxygen cylinder on the bus.
- Horse and porter service for personal use during the Kailash Parikrama.
- China (Tibet) visa fee.
- Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu or Tibet not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Rescue/evacuation expenses or any additional costs incurred due to illness,
- health emergencies, or separation from the main group.
- International flights to and from Kathmandu.
Personal porter to carry small bags during the Kora (Parikrama). - Additional transportation in Tibet beyond the mentioned itinerary.
- Transportation for Asthapad (if you wish to go).
- Extra accommodation in Kathmandu for early arrival or late departure.
- Single-room supplement for participants requesting single occupancy.
- Additional accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early return from Kailash.
- Any extra transportation, accommodation, or visa cancellation charges resulting from separation from the group or early return.
- Additional transportation from the border to Kathmandu in case of early return.
- Personal oxygen bottles for individual use.
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13 Nights / 14 Days
Fully Customisable
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath Darshan
Kathmandu(3N) → Tibet(5N) → Kerung(4N) → Dirapuk(1N)
Sold By: Guru Travels
4.8 (505 reviews)
Starting From
$ 2,714*
$ 2,767
1% off
