Mt. Kailash Yatra – A spiritual journey to the center of universe In Tibetan Dialects, Mt. Kailash means Khang Rimpoche which refers to precious jewel of snow. Mt. Kailash (6,714m/22,028ft) is a spectacular mountain of beauty and grace, with four great carinal faces – northern face is believed to be gold, western ruby, southern sapphire and eastern crystal. This mountain is spiritually venerated and circled by thousands of pilgrim every year but no one have ever attempt the climb.

Mt. Kailash overland tour takes you to the spiritual center Hindu-Buddhist-Jain and Bon religions. Hindu believes that Mount Kaliash is the holy adobe of lord Shiva, Jain calls it the mountain Astapada and believe it as the place of Tishaba. Likewise, Bon calls it mountain of Tise and believe it as the seat of Sipaimen- the Sky Goddess.

Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Tour can be conducted via different route of Nepal, Tibet and India. The most convenient route to Mt. Kailash is from Kodari border but unfortunately it was closed after devastating earthquake in 2015. Kailash Mansarovar tour via Kerung is the most accessible travelling route that takes only 13 days to complete the tour. The itinerary of Kailash Mansoravar tour package offered by Alpine Kailash allows brief exploration of cultural, natural and religious landmarks of Tibet. 
Trip to Mt. Kailash is an exhilarating travelling experience into the remote and far flung part of windswept country. Kailash Mansarovar yatra package cost includes all the transportation, accommodation, guide, porter and meals expenses during the tour. We also offer Kailash Mansarovar Yatra helicopter package for 2018 which easiest way to travel but it is quite expensive.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive (150 Km) to Syabrubesi or Timure (Nepal/China Border). Overnight Stay at Syabrubesi or Timure. 8-9 Hours Drive.

Day 02:Drive to – Kerung (2,900km/35km) After Immigration Process Drive to Kerung. Overnight Stay at Kerung.

Day 03:Rest and acclimatization day at Kerung

Day 04:Drive: Kerung – Saga (14,410ft) – 5/6 hour drive with lunch break

Day 05:Drive: Saga – Mansarovar (14,955ft/) – 6/7 hour drive/370km

Day 06:Mansarovar Parikrama by Bus/Jeep and drive to Darchen (4,575m/40km-1 hour)

Day 07:Today, we start Mt. Kailash Kora from Darchen Pass, the first prostration point, Tarboch Flag Pole to Drira-Puk (4,765m). Overnight in Guesthouse or in tented camp.

Day 08:Continue circumambulate (Kora) from Drira-Puk to Zuthul-Puk (4,700m) via Drolma-la Pass. You can enjoy the view of stunning Gauri Kund just beneath the Dromla-la Pass. Overnight in guesthouse or in tented camp.

Day 09:Walk across the third and last prostration point, Zutul-Puk monastery and trek back to near Darchen and drive back to Saga

Day 10:Drive: Saga – Kerung. Overnight stay at Kerung.

Day 11:Drive: Kerung – Kathmandu.

Day 01: Drive (150 Km) Kathmandu to Syabrubesi or Timure (Nepal/China Border). 8-9 Hours Drive

After an early breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu drive to Syabrubesi or Timure. Timure is small town in Nepal/China border. Drive will take around 08-09 Hours by bus. On the way we will take Lunch at Trisuli and by early evening we will reach border. Overnight stay at basic hotel in Syabrubesi/Timure. dinner at Hotel.

Day 02: Drive: Drive – Kerung (2,900km/35km) 1.5 hours 

Aftear breakfast drive to Nepal/China immigration after immigration process drive to Kerung by Chinese bus. It will take around 1.5 Hours to reach kerung. Kerung is small town of Tibet with greenery. from today our own Kitchen will start. our team will make food for everyone. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kerung. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: Rest and acclimatization day at Kerung

Today, we halt at Kerung for acclimatization. We make a small hike around Kerung village and explore the surrounding areas. 
Overnight in Kerung 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Drive: Kerung – Saga (14,410ft) – 5/6 hour drive with lunch break

Admiring the wonderful view of snowy-peaks, we drive across Lalung La Pass (5,000m). The pass exhibits the best view of Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and Langtang Himal. Crossing the holy river of Bhramaputra, we reach the village of Saga. 
Overnight in Saga
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Drive: Saga – Mansarovar (14,955ft/) – 6/7 hour drive/370km

Today is the most important day of Mt. Kailash tour as we get view (Darshan) of sacred Lake Mansarovar, an achievement of lifetime. We perform religious ritual by taking a bath at holy lake and explore the surrounding areas. 
Overnight in tented camp or guesthouse

Day 06: Mansarovar Parikrama by Bus/Jeep and drive to Darchen (4,575m/40km-1 hour)

Today, we make a Kora of Mansarovar which is also one of religious act. It is also the great way of exploring the beauty of Lake for different angle. Next, we drive towards the village of Darchen. Along the way, we will be able to get the Darshan (View) of holy Mt. Kailash. Darchen was previously known as Lhara and is located right next to sacred Mt. Kailash.
Overnight in tented camp or guesthouse

Day 07: Today, we start Mt. Kailash Kora from Darchen Pass, the first prostration point, Tarboche Flag Pole to Drira-Puk (4,765m). Overnight in Guesthouse or in tented camp.

Most of Tibet completes the Mt. Kailash Kora in single day but foreigner usually takes three days. The Kora trek starts from the charm-free village of Darchen, pass mani wallsand skirting the foot of the Mt. Kailash. To the left of Kora trail is massif treeless Barkha Plain which is dotted with white nomadic tents and herds of sheep and goat. 
As we walk beyond the first prostration point, we get the glimpse of tantalizing south face of Mt. Kailash. We walk across the famous Tarboche Flagpole and reach the magical Lha Chu valley. It is flat glacial valley receding between the vast, sculpted red towers and huge scree slopes. 
We reach our overnight destination (Dira-Puk) by the mid-afternoon. Above it is famous north face of mountain some 1,700 m of rock, ice and snow. 
Overnight in tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Continue circumambulate (Kora) from Drira-Puk to Zuthul-Puk (4,700m) via Drolma-la Pass. You can enjoy the view of stunning Gauri Kund just beneath the Dromla-la Pass. Overnight in guesthouse or in tented camp. 

The second of Mt. Kailash is quite strenuous through high valleys, Shiwa-Tsal charnel ground where pilgrim leaves a part of clothing or offer (part of hair, teeth or blood) to represent their past life to Dromla-la pass (5,630m) dotted with prayer flags all over. 

Day 09: Walk across the third and last prostration point, Zutul-Puk monastery and trek back to near Darchen and drive back to Saga

Today, we climb down steeply; walk along the turquoise revered lake to reach the beautiful and valley of Zutul Puk. Further, walking through leveled and plain route, we trek back to Darchen and drive via same route Saga.
Overnight in Saga 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Drive: Saga – Kerung

Today, we retrace the some-route, we followed before to reach Kerung, the border of Nepal and Tibet. 
Overnight in Kerung
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Drive: Kerung – Kathmandu 

After completing necessary immigration formalities, we drive back to Kathmandu via Langtang National Park route. We drive back to our home and take a rest for refreshment.

Cost Includes

• Tibet Travel Permit Fee.
• One Night Accommodation in Syabrusi or Timure. 
• All ground transportation as per itinerry
• Nine Nights accommodation in Tibet side using Hotel/Guest house. 
• Vegetarian meals during Kailash Trip.
• Nepali guide and Tibetan guide
• Group visa fees
• Tibet and all necessary permits
• Kitchen team from Nepal side.
• Oxygen cylinders in each bus
• Down Jacket
• Duffle Bag

Cost Excludes

• Personal nature expenses – Phone calls, internet, laundry etc
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, driver, porter and other staffs
• Horse cost for Parikarma.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu.
• Rescue / Evacution cost.