Kailash Mansarovar Tour

After morning breakfast, we proceed for sightseeing of UNESCO designated heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.

After breakfast, we drive towards Nylam following the Nepal-Tibet friendship highway. Upon arrival at Kodari, we complete custom formalities and drive to cross the friendship bridge.

Further drive takes you to Zhangmu where we make second immigration formalities. 3-4 hours of scenic drive takes you to Nylam.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3750m (Nymal)

Today, we set a day aside for acclimatization at higher altitude. We stay active throughout the day, climb high and sleep low. Today, we hike around the village and visit monastery to explore local culture and tradition.

After breakfast, we drive beyond Nylam through the jerky road all to Saga. We first cross Lalung La Pass at (5,150m). The Pass exhibits astonishing view of high mountains like Langtang, Shishapangma and Gaurishanker.

We eventually cross bridge over the Bhramaputra, the largest river in Tibet near Saga to reach Saga.

Highest Altitude

4540m (Saga)

Today is the most auspicious day of our whole trip as we get the first glimpse of Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash. We enjoy exploring the hygienic eco-cultural surroundings of Lake. Mansarovar.

Highest Altitude

4558m (Mansarovar)

Today, we make a holy dip at revered lake Mansarovar and perform Puja (religious activity). Afterward, we drive to make clockwise Kora (Circle) around the Lake Mansarovar (88km).

After completing the holy circle, we drive towards the Darchen for overnight stay. We explore the village and surrounding area at Darchen.

Accommodation

Overnight at hotel in Darchen

Today is the first day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama (circle). We trek through the countless numbers of gods and goddesses. On the way, you will be blessed with the shadow of sacred Mt.

Kailash from the right and from the left the holy Ganga accompanies us.
Today, we make 18km of auspicious circuit and reach Deraphuk, the first stop of Kailash Prikrama.

Highest Altitude

4920m (Deraphuk)

Today is little tough part of the trek as we hike across the Dolma-La Pass (5,648m), the highest point of the trek. This sacred pass lies between two valleys: Yama-sthal and Shiva-sthal.

It is famous for holiest offering and meditation point. On crossing the Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda, we finally reach Zuthul Puk where we stop for overnight stay.

Highest Altitude

5600m (Zuthul Puk)

Today, we join 3-4 hours of short morning trek to Darchen to complete our Mt. Kailash Parikrama Yatra. You will find the vehicle waiting for you at Darchen. You will be transferred back to Saga via same route you have used earlier.

After breakfast, we leave Tibet behind with full of memory of Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash. After clearing customs and immigration formalities, we continue our drive back to Kathmandu.

Your 12 days Mt. Kailash Tour comes to an end today. You will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.