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Itinerary Overview

Travel Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Dinner
  Highlights: Airport pickup, hotel transfer, and Yatra briefing. Relax after arrival and prepare for the spiritual journey ahead.

  
  

  Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative will warmly

  welcome you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax after your journey.

  In the evening, enjoy dinner and an introduction to the upcoming Yatra. Overnight stay in

  Kathmandu.

• Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Guhyeshwari Temple, Budhanilkantha, and Boudhanath Stupa. Yatra preparation and orientation.

  
  

  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, followed by

  Guhyeshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Next, visit Budhanilkantha, also known as

  the Sleeping Vishnu, and end the tour at the majestic Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World

  Heritage site. After returning to the hotel for lunch, the afternoon will be spent preparing for the

  Kailash journey. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

• Day 3 : Drive to Nepal–China Border (Kerung/Kodari)

  Accommodation: Basic Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Scenic drive through hills, rivers, and mountain roads. Reach border town and prepare for Tibet entry.

  
  

  After breakfast, we begin our scenic drive towards the Nepal–China border. Depending on the route,

  we will travel either to Rasuwagadhi (Kerung Border) or Kodari (Tatopani Border). The journey takes

  approximately 6 hours, passing through winding mountain roads, lush landscapes, and riverside views.

  Upon arrival, check into a hotel near the border and overnight stay.

• Day 4 : Drive to Gyirong (Kerung) / Nyalam (2,800m–3,750m)

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Complete immigration formalities and enter Tibet. Begin journey across dramatic landscapes and increasing altitude.

  
  

  After Breakfast Reach to Nepal/China Border. After completing immigration formalities, you

  will meet your Chinese guide and 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 5 : Acclimatization Day

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Rest and short walks to adjust to altitude. Essential for safe high-altitude travel.

  
  

  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)

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Cross high mountain passes and witness vast Tibetan plateau. Drive along Brahmaputra River and nomadic landscapes.

  
  

  After breakfast, continue your journey deeper into Tibet as you drive approximately 245

  kilometers to Saga. Along the way, you will cross the Labung-La Pass (5,050m) and pass the

  sparkling waters of Pekhu Tso Lake. The vast plateau landscape, with nomads herding yaks and

  sheep, creates a timeless view of Tibetan life. By late afternoon, cross the mighty Brahmaputra

  River and arrive in Saga, a bustling town where you will check into your hotel. Overnight stay in

  Saga.

• Day 7 : Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4,558m)

  Accommodation: Guesthouse / Mud House
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: First Darshan of Mount Kailash. Reach the holy lake surrounded by majestic mountains.

  
  

  Today is one of the most anticipated and spiritually uplifting days of the Yatra. After breakfast,

  embark on a long drive of about 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. On arrival at Hore, a village near the lake, settle into your

  accommodation. Overnight stay near Lake Manasarovar.

• Day 8 : Puja at Mansarovar – Drive to Darchen

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Holy bath and Puja at Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen, base camp for Kailash Parikrama.

  
  

  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)

  Accommodation: Guesthouse
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Begin Kailash Parikrama. Trek through scenic valleys with close views of Mount Kailash.

  
  

  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 via Dolma-La Pass (5,630m) to Zuthulpuk

  Accommodation: Guesthouse
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Most challenging day. Cross Dolma-La Pass, visit Gauri Kund, and descend to Zuthulpuk.

  
  

  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 Shiva-

  sthal, 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 Parikrama – Drive to Saga

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Complete final trek and drive back through vast Tibetan landscapes to Saga.

  
  

  In the morning, complete the final leg of the Parikrama with a short two-hour trek. Your coach

  will be waiting at the end point to take you back to Saga via Darchen. Enjoy the vast, open

  Tibetan landscapes as you retrace your route. On arrival in Saga, check into your hotel and rest

  after a long but fulfilling journey. Overnight stay in Saga.

• Day 12 : Drive to Kerung / Nyalam

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Return journey with scenic mountain views and gradual descent.

  
  

  After breakfast, begin the journey back towards the border region, driving 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 descend

  gradually 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 back to Kathmandu (1,300m)

  Accommodation: Standard Hotel
  Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Highlights: Cross border, complete formalities, and drive back to Kathmandu.

  
  

  After breakfast, we begin our drive towards the Nepal/China border, where 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, and then 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 to Kathmandu. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

• Day 14 : Departure

  Accommodation: —
  Meal: Breakfast
  Highlights: Transfer to airport. End of Yatra with blessings and lifelong memories.

  
  

  After breakfast, our team will assist you with check-out and 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.

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