Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour

Trip Facts

Trip Overview

Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar is the most sacred pilgrimage for four different religions (Buddhist, Hindus, Jains, and Vaishnab). Every year, large numbers of pilgrims from all different religions travel to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar to pay their homage. Mt. Kailash (6714 meters), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet. Mt. Kailash is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos. Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse (the Nine story Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is stated that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of life is believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain.

Kathmandu has become a popular gateway to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour. A 14 days tour is one of the most popular tours to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar from Kathmandu that commences with an overland journey to Zhang-Mu, Tibetan border town. The program covers a three days circumambulation tour around Mt. Kailash as well as a two days stay at the sore of Lake Manasarover (Chiu Gompa side). Rest of the days, we spend for traveling to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar and returning to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu has become a popular gateway to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour. A 14 days tour is one of the most popular tours to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar from Kathmandu that commences with an overland journey to Zhang-Mu, Tibetan border town. The program covers a three days circumambulation tour around Mt. Kailash as well as a two days stay at the sore of Lake Manasarover (Chiu Gompa side). Rest of the days, we spend for traveling to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar and returning to Kathmandu.

Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour commences from Zhang-Mu and normally ends at Zhang-Mu but alternatively, we can even end this trek in Lhasa, it depends on your timeframe and requirement. The best time to visit Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is between May to September. However, people travel in this region from April onward till end of October. From October onward the weather in Mt. Kailash & lake Manasarovar becomes very cold.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Day 02: Kathmandu - visit temples
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km)
Day 04: Nyalam - day free for acclimatization.
Day 05: Nyalam - Saga 4450 m (240 km) (passing through Lalung-La 5050m) (6-7 hrs)
Day 06: Saga - Paryang 4600 m. (185 km)
Day 07: Paryang - Mansarovar 4558 m (277 km) Full Moon Day
Day 08: Mansarovar - Tarchen (40 km)
Day 09: Tarchen - Tarboche (13 km drive) - Dirapuk (4860 m.) (7 km trek / 5 - 6 hrs)
Day 10: Dirapuk - Zuthulpuk (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 km) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 m). O/N Government Hotel.
Day 11: Zuthulpuk - Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) - Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama). O/N Best Hotel in Horchu.
Day 12: Drive to Dongba (366 km) 7-8 hrs.
Day 13: Drive Dongba to Nyalam (376 km) 7-8 hrs.
Day 14: Drive Nylam to Kathmandu (156 km) 6-7 hrs.
Day 15: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Cost for Indian nationality: INR 70000.00 (Base on group Joining or havng own group more then 25+ pax)
Cost for other nationality: USD 1750.00
Cost for American Nationality: 1850.00

Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour

Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Welcome at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Our representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in and stay overnight. Meals included: Dinner O/ N Hotel Malla or Shangrila.

Day 02: Kathmandu - visit temples
After breakfast, we go for half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilakantha. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch we will allow free time for final preparation for Kailash pilgrimage tour i.e. checking the equipment which will be used during the tour. If our clients need to buy a few things or rent something, our staff will assist them. In the evening Chinese visa and Tibet permit will be handed over and briefing about the trip will be organized. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner O/ N Hotel Malla or Shangrila.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (150 km)
After early breakfast we drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border). From here we walk for about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet our Tibetan guide and landcruiser drivers. After all the immigration and custom formalities at the Chinese check post here, our journey continues for another 35 km which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery. Then, you will be transferred to the guest house in Nyalam (3700m). The facilities of the guesthouse are very simple and basic. We stay free and spend overnight here. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. O/N Nyalam Guest House.

Day 04: Nyalam - day free for acclimatization.
Today is free for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is in preparation for Kailash Parikrama and it helps us to acclimatize fast. Overnight stay at Nyalam guest house. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Nyalam - Saga 4450 m (240 km) (passing through Lalung-La 5050m) (6-7 hrs)
Early breakfast and drive to Saga. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Lalung-La 5050m. Stop and stay for about 10 minutes at Lalung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of 5050 m. You can see the superb view of Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name “Yarling Tsangpo”) to reach Saga (4640m). Overnight stay at guest house. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. O/N Hotel Saga.

Day 06: Saga - Paryang 4600 m. (185 km)
After breakfast drive to Paryang. Passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow-capped mountain peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable drive. Arrive in Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Overnight stay at guest house. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner. O/N Hotel Dikki or Yak.

Day 07: Paryang - Mansarovar 4558 m (277 km) Full Moon Day
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Hore - a small village is situated near Holy Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) - the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chui Gompa. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Mansarovar - Tarchen (40 km)
Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama by landcruiser with packed lunch and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). If time permits, we visit Chui Gompa. Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. O/N Hotel Kailash.

Day 09: Tarchen - Tarboche (13 km drive) - Dirapuk (4860 m.) (7 km trek / 5 - 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Tarboche - starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner. O/N Government Hotel.

Day 10: Dirapuk - Zuthulpuk (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 km) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 m). O/N Government Hotel.
Today you will be climbing to Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and than descending gradually to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass.

Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget in eternity. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will arrive in Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here). Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Zuthulpuk - Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) - Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama). O/N Best Hotel in Horchu.
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting for your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp near Mansarovar Lake. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Drive to Dongba (366 km) 7-8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Overnight at Tashi Guesthouse

Day 13: Drive Dongba to Nyalam (376 km) 7-8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Overnight at Nyalam Guesthouse

Day 14: Drive Nylam to Kathmandu (156 km) 6-7 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight at Hotel. O/ N Hotel Malla or Shangrila.

Day 15: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Meals included: Breakfast

Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Tour

Cost Includes

3 night's accommodation in Kathmandu in 5 star hotel ( on Malla or Shangrila) twin sharing room with meals.
One day guided tour in Kathmandu.
11 night's accommodations in Tibet on group sharing basis using guesthouse / camp.
Freshly cooked vegetarian meals 3 times a day and 3 Mineral Bottles of Water per day per person. .
Supporting crew including our own cooks.
Permits for Manasarovar and Kailash Kora (round).
Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide.
Transportation by 4500 Land cruisers (4 people each) – Tibet part & Non AC buses - Nepal side
Kailash Permit, Tibet (Chinese) visa fee
All equipments for camping
Tents, mattress, dinning tent, kitchen tent, kitchen utensils, etc
Sleeping bag/ Down Jacket on Returnable basis.
Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments)
Experienced tour leader / co-coordinator with each group
ENOUGH Oxygen cylinder entire of tour
Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making round of Mt. Kailash

Cost Excludes

Yak / Pony Charges ((will cost approximately US$280- US$ 325 per yak/pony and driver for three days, irrespective of the number of days or hours used).
Personal expenses like shopping, phone calls, extra drinks, laundry, yak etc.
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents etc.
Tips to drivers, hotel staff.
Extra cost of transportation, Porterage etc involved due landslides, snowfall.
Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place.
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of tour, landslides, landslide & other uneventful event the extra charge for porters and transportation should be borne by you at the spot.