“The idea of going on a trek or a mountaineering feat is always towards a sense of achievement to make bigger that who you are. But the idea of pilgrimage tour is to subdue yourself.” - Sadhguru

Kailash Tour with Nandi and inner Kora is the holiest and strenuous Kora among the pilgrims. Hindus and Buddhists believe this place as the center of the universe and the adobe of God. Every thousands of pilgrim visits Mt. Kailash to have spiritual Kora of Lord Shiva’s adobe that attains release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.

Lake Mansarovar, Nandi Parvat (the inner side of Mt. Kailash), Ashthapath, Seshnaga, Atmalingam, Touch Kailash, Shivasthali, Dolma la pass and multitude of monasteries are the major spiritual sites around Mt. Kailash. During Kaialsh Tour with Nandi and Inner Kora, we trek via Nandi Inner Kora which is very challenging and demands some mountaineering skill and equipment. The inner Nandi Kora includes the Trishul (Trident) of Kailash, chorten, caves and many spiritual sites. Landscapes comprises rock, crevices, snow and ice. Beside two small monasteries, no human resides in the area. We will help with trekking and fixing the tent for accommodation.

Nandi Inner Kora consist two challenging and strenuous part where we need altitude experience and climbing gears. First part involves with the climb of Sapta Rishi Cave and second one is crossing of Nandi La Pass. After crossing the Pass, we drop down steeply to the river of West Nandi which eventually takes you to the confluence of small stream from Kailash at Serlung Gompa. Kailash Inner Kora consist one technical section where we might need climbing gears but it is not challenging as Nandi Inner Kora.

Kailash Tour with Nandi and Inner Kora is perfect package for those looking for looking for true spiritual retreat along with real experience of snowy & craggy beauty and isolation. The best time of the year for Kailash Tour with Nandi and Inner Kora is April to mid-June and September to mid-October.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport

Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and preparation for the trip

Day 03: Drive: Kathmandu – Nylam (150km – 8 km) (3,750m)

Day 04: Nylam: Acclimatization and hiking day tour at Nylam

Day 05: Drive: Nylam – New Dongba (390km – 6 hour drive) (4,600m)

Day 06: Drive: New Dongba to Mansarovar (277km – 7 hour drive) (4,558m)

Day 07: Trek: Mansarovar – Darchen (40km – 1 Hour) (4,575m)

Day 08: Drive: Darchen to Talaboche (13km drive) and trek to Dirapuk (7 km trek/5-6 hours trek) (4,909m)

Day 09: Trek: Derapuk – Charan Sparsa – Derapuk (8/9 hours trek)

Day 10: Trek: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk (4,760m) (18km trek/9-10 hours trek) through Dolma-la pass (5,600m)

Day 11: Trek: Zuthulpuk – Darchen (10km/4-5 hours trek)

Day 12: Kailash Inner Kora Day. Trek: Asthapath, Saptarishi Cave, Atmalingam

Day 13: Kailash Inner Kora Day. Nandi Parikrama

Day 14: Drive: Darchen – Saga or Dongba

Day 15: Drive: Saga to Nylam

Day 16: Drive: Nylam – Kathmandu

Day 17: Final Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m), Tribhuvan International Airport and meet our airport representative at terminal hall. Our representative will escort you to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and preparation for the trip

After breakfast, we set for sightseeing tour of historic and antique sites of Kathmandu. We visit Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu Temple Complex), Boudhanath (largest Buddhist monastery) and Swayambhunath (2,000 years old monkey temple) and drive back to hotel for lunch.

We make final preparation of Kailash Tour Nandi and Inner Kora i.e. take briefing of tour and check the equipment list. In the evening, your Chinese and Tibetan permit will be handed over and you will enjoy the welcome dinner organized by Alpine Kailash.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive: Kathmandu – Nylam (150km – 8 km) (3,750m)

After breakfast, we drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and join friendship higher that joins Nepal – China border. We walk for 10 minutes to cross friendship-bridge and meet our Tibetan guide and drive through land cruiser. After completion of immigration and custom formalities, we join 35km which takes 3 hours to reach Nylam.
Overnight in Nylam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Nylam: Acclimatization and hiking day tour at Nylam

Today is our first scheduled acclimatization at Nylam. Today, we stay active, climb high and sleep low.
Overnight in Nylam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Drive: Nylam – New Dongba (390km – 6 hour drive) (4,600m)

After breakfast, we drive from Nylam to New Dongba via Paryang and explore many secluded village and camps of yak herders. We make a comfortable drive through plain land.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Drive: New Dongba to Mansarovar (277km – 7 hour drive) (4,558m)

Today, we set early for longest drive to Kailash Mansarovar. Today is most auspicious day our trip to Kailash Mansarovar. By the late afternoon, you have the first Darshan (view) of Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Holy Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala and Lake Rakshashya surrounds the lake. We drive to Chui Gompa for rest overnight.
Overnight in Chui Gompa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Trek: Mansarovar – Darchen (40km – 1 Hour) (4,575m)

Mansarovar is the sacred lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. We make a holy bath and puja in the lake followed by Parikrama of Holy Mansarovar. After circulation, we drive to Darchen which is considered as the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. You will encounter hundreds of pilgrims preparing for Mt. Kailash Kora tour in Darchen.
Overnight in Darchen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Drive: Darchen to Talaboche (13km drive) and trek to Dirapuk (7 km trek/5-6 hours trek) (4,909m)

After breakfast, we drive from Darchen to Talaboche – the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Also known as “Asthapath”, the trail from Talaboche starts with pleasant walk along stunning rocky cliffs, waterfalls and amazing landscapes. After 5-6 hours trek from Talaboche, we finally reach Dirapuk where we stay overnight.
Overnight in Dirapuk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09: Trek: Derapuk – Charan Sparsa – Derapuk (8/9 hours trek)

Today, we begin hiking from North face of Kailash to Charan Sparsa with our trekking guide. Today, we get the privilege to have the close view of Mt. Kailash. We spend most of our trail walking through the glacier and boulder strewn route.
Overnight in Derapuk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Trek: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk (4,760m) (18km trek/9-10 hours trek) through Dolma-la pass (5,600m)

Today, we climb from Dirapuk and cross Drolma-La (Dolma-La, 18,600ft) from where we drop down gradually to Zuthulpuk (4,760m). We cross Yamasthal to reach Shivasthal where making our way to pass. As, we reach the top of the pass, we spend some time to perform holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget in eternity. We pass Parvatistal and Gauri Kunda on our way to Zuthulpuk. We reach Zuthulpuk by the late afternoon where Milerapa is supposed to have performed miracles here.
Overnight in Zuthulpuk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Trek: Zuthulpuk – Darchen (10km/4-5 hours trek)

Today, we spend our morning exploring the caves, temples and shrines around the Milarepa cave in Zuthulpuk. We walk for 3 hours to reach a point where our driving crew will be waiting for us. We drive to back to the hotel f Darchen and make necessary preparation of Kailash Inner Kora.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Kailash Inner Kora Day. Trek: Asthapath, Saptarishi Cave, Atmalingam

Today, we start the Inner Kailash kora via the route of Asthapath, Saptarishi and Atmalingam. En route- we explore Serlung Gompa, Atmalingam and enjoy the mesmerizing view of Mt. Kailash. You can rent horses, yak or personal helper for Darchen. We trek back to Asthapath for overnight stay.
Overnight in Asthapath
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Kailash Inner Kora Day. Nandi Parikrama

Today, we hike from Asthapath to Nandi hill. We make a Nandi kora to end our fascinating Kailash Inner Kora tour. After Nandi Kora, we trek back to Darchen by the evening.
Overnight in Darchen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Drive: Darchen – Saga or Dongba

Today, we make last Darshan of Kailash Mansarovar and drive back to Saga or Dongba following the same road we use.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Saga

Day 15: Drive: Saga to Nylam

Today is the last of our Tibet tour. We drive back from Saga or Dongba to Nylam. It is also possible to drive back to Kathmandu from Saga by starting early.
Overnight in Nylam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: Drive: Nylam – Kathmandu

After breakfast, we drive from Nylam to Zhangmu, the Tibetan town near Nepal-Tibet boarder. After completing necessary immigration and custom formalities in the border, we drive to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, we drive back to the hotel and rest for a while for refreshment. In evening, we attend farewell dinner organized by Alpine Kailash to celebrate the successful completion of the Kailash Trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17: Final Departure

Your trip in Nepal and Tibet comes to end today. Our airport representative will escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.