13N / 14D
Pilgrimage
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath Darshan
Kathmandu(3N) → Tibet(5N) → Kerung(4N) → Dirapuk(1N)
4.7 (35 Reviews)
STAY budget hotels
$ 2,694
$ 2,745
1% off
/personDetailed 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.
Stay & Meal Details
Budget
Kathmandu
3 nights
Standard hotel
All Meals included
Tibet
5 nights
Standard Hotel
All Meals included
Kerung
4 nights
Standard Hotel
All Meals Included
Dirapuk
1 night
standard Hotel
All Meals Included
$2,745
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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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath Darshan
Kathmandu(3N) → Tibet(5N) → Kerung(4N) → Dirapuk(1N)
4.7 (35 Reviews)
STAY budget hotels
$ 2,694
$ 2,745
1% off
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