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: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trip preparation day.
Day 03: Drive (150 Km) to Syabrubesi or Timure (Nepal/China Border). Overnight Stay at Syabrubesi or Timure. 8-9 Hours Drive.
Day 04: Drive to – Kerung (2,900km/35km) After Immigration Process Drive to Kerung. Overnight Stay at Kerung.
Day 05: Rest and acclimatization day at Kerung
Day 06: Drive: Kerung – Saga (14,410ft) – 5/6 hour drive with lunch break
Day 07: Drive: Saga – Mansarovar (14,955ft/) – 6/7 hour drive/370km
Day 08: Mansarovar Parikrama by Bus/Jeep and drive to Darchen (4,575m/40km-1 hour)
Day 09: 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 10: 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 11: Walk across the third and last prostration point, Zutul-Puk monastery and trek back to near Darchen and drive back to Saga
Day 12: Drive: Saga – Kerung. Overnight stay at Kerung.
Day 13: Drive: Kerung – Kathmandu. Overnight Stay at Kathmandu.
Day 14: Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure