Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 13 Days (Indian National)

Here is your chance to make the once in a lifetime journey to Mount Kailash the most sacred of all mountains. This 13 Day overland tour starting from Kathmandu is our most popular and affordable Kailash Yatra. Our tour starts with a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu before we make the land journey from Nepal to China via the Kerung Border. Leaving Kathmandu we will head to Syabrubesi a small village at the base of the Langtang Range where we will spend the night. The next morning we cross the border and two days are spent travelling with stops in Gyirong Town and Saga. Leaving Saga we will travel to Manasarovar Lake and spend the night. Lake Manasarovar is a holy lake fed by the glaciers of Kailash and guests will have time for puja and to circle the lake by vehicle. The next morning we will again take rituals at the lake before continuing on a short drive Darchen for the night. The trek starts the next day as we hike to Dirauk (4860m) and have great views of the north face of Kailash. The second day of trekking is the most difficult part of the journey as we cross the Dolma Pass (5670m). The third and last day of trekking is a short one and will leave us time to drive back to Saga. We continue from Saga back to Kathmandu over the course of two days.

What's Included?

• 3 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu (3 star hotel)
• 1 night accomodation at Timure border at Sonam Guest house or Similar
• 2 nights accomodation at Kyirong on Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar with attached bathrooms
• 2 nights accomodation at Saga on Xibuyizhan Hotel or similar with attached bathrooms
• Accomodation at guesthouse at Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk on sharing basis - 1 night at each place (Common sharing Tibetan style toilet)
• 1 night accomodation at Darchen at hotel with attached bathroom
• Sightseeing of Kathmandu city
• Kathmandu - China Border - Kathmandu by Non - A/C Vehicle
• Tibet group paper Visa Fee
• All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Transportation in Tibet by Luxury A/C
• Supporting truck to carry equipment
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• All necessary travel & trekking permit as per itinerary
• Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
• Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
• Duffle bag, Back pack, Cap, Passport Holder, Waterproof windcheater jacket (Yours to Keep)
• Kailash Yatra completion certificate
• Airport Transfers in Kathmandu
• All Taxes and Service Charges

** The given plan is the suggested plan for reference. It may subject to change season-wise as per the approval from China Authorities.
** Accommodation upgrade to 4 star hotel will cost additional USD 399.

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

We will pick you up at the airport in Kathmandu when you arrive and provide transfer to the hotel for the night. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon and evening. Dinner will be provided.

Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel
Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

08:00 AM - After Breakfast - Full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha.
04:00PM - A short briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra before dinner. Packing and preparation for the trip

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel: 3 Star Hotel
Optional: Everest Mountain Flight, Add-on Muktinath Tour (3N / 4D)

Day 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

Day 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: 3 Star Hotel - Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar

Day 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.

Day 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

Day 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: Hotel with attached bathroom

Day 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). You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash. 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.

Note: If you are physically fit and if the Tibetan Government allows it then we will trek further to do Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) on this same day and return back to Dirapuk.

Meal: Breakfast at Darchen, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guesthouse

Day 9: Second Day of Outer Kora - Trek to Zuthulphuk (4670M) via 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

Day 10: Drive to Saga (4550M - 470 KMS - 7-8 HRS)

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

Day 11: Drive Back to Kyirong (2850M - 220 KMS - 5-6 HRS)

We will continue back to Kerung county retracing our route. Today is a fairly easy drive and we will have time for afternoon rest at the guest house.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel: 3 Star Hotel - Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar

Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu (1440M)

Drive from Kyirong 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.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel: 3 Star Hotel

Day 13: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

This is the last day of the program and we will transfer you to the airport around 2 hours before your flight time.

Meal: Breakfast Only

Exclusions

• Entrance fee during Sightseeing in Nepal
• Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home
• Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
• Multiple entry Nepal Visa fee for foreigners
• Horse and Porter hiring during the Parikrama (Approx 3800 Chinese Yuan for both or 1200 for Porter only)
• Tips for staff and Personal expenses
• Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
• Extra accommodation charges if flight is canceled due to bad weather or delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
• If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non-disease reasons then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side - T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). Also visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra
• Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
• 5% GST & 5% TCS charge for Bank Deposit in our Indian Bank Account