The Mt. Kailash tour is a breathtaking sacred yatra to the magnificent Mount Kailash and the enchanting Lake Manasarovar. This spiritual journey is regarded as the holiest visit to the most distinctive form of Lord Shiva in a peculiar black granite contour. It is also spiritually stimulating because it is a significant spiritual site for four religions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Bon. Snow-capped Mt. Kailash and the majestic Manasarovar Lake, recognized and worshipped by many all over the world, are the ultimate Tirtha Yatra for millions of pilgrims and devotees seeking new meanings in life. Mt. Kailash tour is a dream location for many due to its adventure, mystical temples and setting, and stunning snow-covered mountains, lakes, and surreal panoramas.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative. After completing your custom formalities, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Pashupatinath Arati darshan in the evening. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Pashupatinath sightseeing – Fly to Nepalgunj
After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple. Afternoon fly to Nepalgunj (50 mins fly). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Nepalgunj – Fly to Simikot (2800m)
After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for a 50-minute flight to Simikot. Pick up at Simikot airport, transfer to your hotel and rest for the remaining day for acclimatization. Overnight in Simikot.
Day 04: Simikot – Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter – Drive to Purang (3900m)
After breakfast, fly to Hilsa in a helicopter (20 mins, 15 kg weight limit). Wait for the other members to arrive in Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone has to enter the Tibet side in one group), complete immigration and customs formalities in Nepal and China, then continue driving to Purang (30 km ,1 hour; on the way we have to pass via 2 checkpoints where checking might take up to 1 hour at each checkpost). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Purang.
Day 05: Purang – Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4590m)
After breakfast, drive to Rakshas Tal (70 km, 1.5 hours). On the way, you will have to pass one checkpoint. After reaching Rakshas Tal, you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat and get your first view of Mt. Kailash’s south face and Manasarovar Lake. After a 25 km drive, we reach Manasarovar, and the rest of the day is free for spiritual activities such as pooja, havan worship, meditation, holy bathing, etc. Overnight Lodge is on the shores of Lake Manasarovar.
Day 06: Manasarovar – Drive to Darchen (4560m)
After breakfast, drive an hour to Darchen – the base camp of Holy Mt. Kailash. Rest of day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit (Parikrama). Overnight stay at a hotel in Darchen.
Day 07: Visit to Yama Dwar – Trek to Dirapuk
After breakfast, drive 10 km to Tarboche (Yama Dwar), which is the starting point of Parikrama / Kora. We will trek to Diraphuk, which is a 12 km (6/7 hours) trek across Mt. Kailash’s west face. Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 08: Dirapuk – Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m)
After breakfast, walk approximately 8 to 10 hours (Parikrama). Trekking up to Dolma La Pass (5600 m) is the day every pilgrim talks about; it is the most difficult journey throughout the trip. We will offer very short prayers at Dolma La and move towards Gaurikund. Then trek to Zuthulphuk (22 km). Arrive at Zuthulphuk and transfer to the guest house for check-in. Overnight in Zuthulphuk.
Day 09: Zuthulphuk – Drive to Purang
After breakfast, we will trek around 8 km. We will be reaching the point where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen, and Parikarma ends. After lunch, we will drive to Purang via Manasarovar parikrama (circuit). Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 10: Return back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, early morning drive to Nepal border. Fly to Simikot in a helicopter, and then have a connecting flight to Nepalgunj. On the same day, take a flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 11: Final departure
After breakfast, departure transfer to Tribhuvan International airport to connect your onward journey.
Please carry some additional cash for extra expenses, such as an extra night’s stay at a hotel or guest house due to any unforeseeable reasons. Any extra cost incurred thereby shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Please keep in mind that the Mt. Kailash Yatra is not like an enjoyable holiday tour; therefore, you need to be prepared to face hardship and unpredictable situations.
Naresh Shrestha
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