[INFO] style=tourreligious | location=Nepal and Tibet (Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar) | duration=13 Days | difficulty=Challenging | altitude=5,630 m (Dolma La Pass) | season=May–September | group=2-15 Travellers | start=Kathmandu | pricenote=Custom quote, varies by permits, hotel category, transport (bus/jeep), group size and season | whatsapp=9779800000000 | phone=+977980000000 | redirection=/contactus?pkg=Kailash&dest=Tibet&dur=13 Days [/INFO]
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Day 01 | Arrival & Briefing | Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, attend a detailed pilgrimage briefing on route preparation, altitude awareness and spiritual guidance for the Kailash Yatra. | Kathmandu | Overnight Kathmandu ||
Day 02 | Spiritual Preparation | Begin your spiritual journey through Kathmandu's sacred Hindu and Buddhist sites — Pashupatinath, Budhanilkantha and Tibetan monasteries. | Kathmandu | Overnight Kathmandu ||
Day 03 | Himalayan Border Journey | Drive through river valleys, terraced hills and the Langtang foothills to the gateway town of Syabrubesi. | Syabrubesi | Overnight Syabrubesi ||
Day 04 | Enter the Tibetan Plateau | Complete immigration at Rasuwagadhi and enter Tibet, moving from lush Nepalese valleys to the vast Tibetan plateau at Kyirong. | Kyirong | Overnight Kyirong ||
Day 05 | Across the Plateau | Travel across high-altitude desert landscapes, snow peaks and the Brahmaputra river region to Saga. | Saga | Overnight Saga ||
Day 06 | Sacred Lake Mansarovar | Arrive at holy Lake Mansarovar, one of Asia's most sacred lakes. Perform parikrama and absorb the profound spiritual surroundings. | Mansarovar | Overnight Mansarovar Region ||
Day 07 | Gateway to Mount Kailash | Complete rituals near Mansarovar, then proceed to Darchen, the base settlement for the Mount Kailash pilgrimage. | Darchen | Overnight Darchen ||
Day 08 | Kailash Parikrama Begins | Start the sacred trek from Yam Dwar to Diraphuk, witnessing the majestic north face of Mount Kailash. | Diraphuk | Overnight Diraphuk ||
Day 09 | Sacred Crossing – Dolma La Pass | Cross the highest and most sacred point of the route, Dolma La Pass (5,630 m), passing Gauri Kund before descending to Zuthulphuk. | Zuthulphuk | Overnight Zuthulphuk ||
Day 10 | Completion of Parikrama | Complete the sacred kora and return across the Tibetan plateau to Saga. | Saga | Overnight Saga ||
Day 11 | Return Across Tibet | Travel back through Tibet's vast landscapes toward the Nepal border at Kyirong. | Kyirong | Overnight Kyirong ||
Day 12 | Return to Nepal | Cross back into Nepal and return to Kathmandu for rest and recovery after the sacred journey. | Kathmandu | Overnight Kathmandu ||
Day 13 | Farewell Journey | After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward departure from Kathmandu. | Kathmandu | Departure
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[HIGHLIGHTS] Sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar | Spiritual preparation in Kathmandu's temples | Cross the Himalayan border into Tibet | Experience the vast Tibetan plateau | Parikrama at holy Lake Mansarovar | Mount Kailash north-face darshan | Trek across Dolma La Pass (5,630 m) | Complete the full Kailash Parikrama (Kora) | A blend of Hindu and Buddhist spiritual traditions | One of the world's most sacred pilgrimage journeys [/HIGHLIGHTS]
[INCLUDED] Kathmandu airport transfers | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu | Tibet travel and Kailash permits (as per package type) | All ground transport in Nepal and Tibet | Accommodation throughout the journey | Daily breakfast (and full board where applicable on trek sections) | Local Tibetan guide and support staff | Border crossing assistance | Oxygen and medical support arrangements (as per itinerary level) [/INCLUDED]
[EXCLUDED] International airfare | Personal travel insurance (mandatory, recommended) | Emergency evacuation costs | Lunches and dinners unless specified | Pony and porter charges during Parikrama | Entry fees, donations and temple offerings | Personal expenses and gear | Extra nights due to weather or delays | Anything not mentioned under Included [/EXCLUDED]
This sacred Kailash Yatra is more than a journey — it is a deeply spiritual transformation across the Himalayas. From the holy temples of Kathmandu to the sacred waters of Lake Mansarovar and the divine presence of Mount Kailash, this pilgrimage offers one of the most profound experiences in the world. Designed for devoted seekers and high-altitude explorers, it combines spirituality, endurance and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes into a once-in-a-lifetime journey of faith and discovery.