Kailash Mansarovar Package
Pathil Holidays crew will embark on a pilgrimage with you to the holy land of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar for fourteen days, starting from Kathmandu.
The tour starts off with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal, then we cross the borders to Tibet, exploring and making our way to the Holy Mount Kailash. We will explore the Holy Mount Kailash and the sacred surroundings. Some major sites we will visit during this tour are Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar, Rakshasa Taal, Pashupatinath Temple, and more.
This spiritual journey promises a transformative experience amid ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes.
Overview
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu – Before 09:00AM
Our representatives will receive you at the airport in Kathmandu and guide you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Later, we will have a small briefing session on the trip and meet the other members in the group. Today, we'll take a tour of a few well-known Hindu temples in the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit Pashupatinath, Guheshwari Shaktipeeth, and Jalnarayan Temple. Later, you can get some supplies for the Yatra if necessary. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: D
Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
We will visit some of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley today. Explore the Doleshwor Mahadev Temple – the ‘shir’ head part of Lord Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. We will then visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the most preserved cultural heritage in Kathmandu, and return to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Today, you have a free day waiting for your visa. You can explore more of Kathmandu visit Chandragiri Hills taking a Cable Car Ride to the top of a hill where you can see the beautiful view of Kathmandu with the of mesmerizing view of Himalayas and visit Mahadev Temple which is in top of that hill. Or you can take a flight to Janakpur and visit Janaki Temple, Vivaha Mandap, Ram Mandir and visit Dhanusha Dham and conclude our Janakpur trip. Then we will take lunch and fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 04: Kathmandu to Ghattekhola
We're going to drive to Ghattekhola in the morning. The settlement of Ghattekhola is located at Langtang, in Kathmandu's northern area. We will arrive in Ghattekhola after a 7–8-hour drive through the Pasang Lhamu Highway. Spend the night at a guest house.
Altitude: 2380m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 155 km – 8 hours
Day 05: Ghattekhola to Kerung
Following breakfast, we will set out for the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border or the friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border. In about one and half hours depending on immigrations, we will reach Kerung (also known as Gyirung), the first village in Tibet. Rest at the guesthouse.
Altitude: 3000m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 28 km – 1 hours
Day 06: Kerung to Saga
The route takes us smoothly to the settlement of Saga by ascending and descending the passes of Thong La and La Lung. We will be able to witness Lake Peiku Tso and the Tibetans' customary method of yak and sheep grazing along the way. Hotel overnight stay.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 170 km – 5 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization at Saga
We will spend the day at Saga County, to acclimatize to the altitude. There are options to go on short hikes and roam around the Saga throughout the day. Overnight at a hotel in Saga.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: Around Saga County
Day 08: Saga to Mansarovar via Paryang and Explore Mansarovar Lake
After our breakfast at Saga, we will be driving to the highest freshwater lake in the world, the holy Mansarovar Lake, lying at an altitude of 4558 meters, stretching wide with a pristine greenish-blue color. The holy lake is believed to be the resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakshasha (Rakshash Taal). The Rakshash Taal is believed to be created by the Evil King Ravan, and the locals believe the water is poisonous. Overnight at a guest house around Lake Mansarovar.
Altitude: 4558m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 480km – 10 hours
Day 09: Mansarovar – drive to Darchen (Full Moon)
We will get into our spiritual selves and perform some rituals (puja) at the bank of the holy lake mansarovar. Our staff will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from lake Mansarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the Parikrama of the Mansarovar Lake on a Jeep, and continue to the base camp of Kailash, Darchen. It is a village town right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at a hotel.
Altitude: 4575m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 40km – 1 hour (Mansarovar to Darchen)
Day 10: Darchen - Yamadwar - Drirapuk (Kora starts)
We will embark on a three – day parikrama. We first drive to the small settlement of Tarboche, also called Darboche. It is the starting point of the Kailash Kora and is also known as the Valley of Gods. Yamadwar, the gatewat of the God of Death, is located here in Tarboche. We will walk for a few hours to arrive at the settlement of Derapuk, settling right in front of the North Face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight and rest at a guest house.
Altitude: 4900m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 7km – 0.5 hours (Darchen to Tarboche Valley)
14km – 8hours (Yamodhar to Drirapuk)
Day 11: Dirapuk to Juthulpuk (Drolma La Pass)
Among the three days of Kora, today is the longest and the most difficult day. We will be heading towards the village of Jarok Donkhang first, and hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest for some time and take a steep downhill and get to the banks of Lham-chu Khir river. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikunda’. We reach the village of Juthulpuk, this place is named after. The famous cave of Juthulpuk, Zruthulpuk cave, also known as ‘the miracle cave’. We will also catch sight of the Buddha’s Footprints along the way. Overnight at a guest house.
Altitude: 5650m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 22km – 10/12 hours (Dirapuk to Juthulpuk)
Day 12: Juthulpuk to Jhong (Kora Ends) to Saga
We will spend the morning touring the nearby Milarepa cave's caves and temples. After breakfast, we will climb for three to four hours around 7-km to finish our Kora and return to the Darchen settlement. We'll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Hotel overnight stay.
Altitude: 4640m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 500km – 10 hours
Day 13: Saga to Kathmandu
Today will be a simple day. We drive in comfort and amazing scenery to Kerung, the last village town of Tibet to Nepal. After completing the immigration procedures at the Nepal-Tibet border, we will drive back to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu and Overnight
Altitude: 1400m
Meals: B, L, D
Distance: 300 km – 9/10 hours
Day 14: Departure
Our representatives will drop you at the airport as per the flight timings.
Highlights
- Holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Sightseeing in Nepal & Tibet
- Three Days Parikrama (kora) around Mt. Kailash
- Drolma La Pass – 5650m
- Exploration of Tibet and nomad lifestyle
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Trip Facts
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Hotel
What's Included
Documentation
- Tibet Permits
- Tibet Visas
- Special Kailash Mansarovar Permit
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Applicable Entrance Fees to above mentioned places
Transportation
- All ground transportation in private vehicles
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Airport Pickup and Drop Off Service
Accommodation
- 4* Standard Accommodation
Twin Sharing Basis in Kathmandu and Tibet, Group Sharing in Kailash Region
Support and Crew
- Nepali Guide and Tibetan Guide
- Nepali Crew Members in Kailash Region
Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (VEG)
- Drinking Water (3 bottles per day)
Sightseeing
- KATHMANDU: Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Shaktipeeth, Jalnarayan (Sleeping Vishnu) Temple
- TIBET: Lake Mansarovar, Holy Mount Kailash, Milarepa Cave, Drolma La Pass, Yamadwar, Gauri Kunda
Equipment
- Medical Kits
- First Aid
- Oximeter daily check (Pulse and Oxygen Level)
- Enough Oxygen Cylinders
- Other Necessary Equipment
- Stick for Parikram
Clothing
- Down Jacket
- Duffle Bag
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Day Backpack
- Personal Expenses
- Pony – Horseman – Helper
- International Airfare
- Insurance
- Emergency Circumstances
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Extra Nights
Requirements/ Documents
- Passport with a validity of minimum 6 months.
- Scanned Copy of Passport to be submitted 1.5 months in advance.
- Company Booking Form – LINK
Booking Policy
- All the required documents are to be submitted on time.
- Clients must agree and abide by the Company Policy.
- Insurance is recommended – not compulsory.
- Clients must carry Proof of ID while traveling.
- The itinerary can be changed without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond Touch Kailash’s control, such as natural calamities, political unrest, itinerary changes by Chinese Authorities and so on.
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