Overview
The spiritual journey to the Abode of Lord Shiva, Kailash Mansarovar, can now be done at the lowest cost. Mount Kailash, also known as Kailash Parvat, is considered to be the ultimate destination for spiritual seekers from around the world. Similarly, Lake Manasarovar is the final destination for those seeking purity and pilgrimage.
Located in the Tibetan mountain region, Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are both renowned for their natural beauty and tranquility. The lake, which is 88-km in circumference, is called the “Lake of Consciousness” due to its name, “Manas” meaning mind and “Sarovar” meaning holy lake. It is particularly fascinating during the full moon day. This sacred place is revered by different religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Tibetan, the pre-Buddhist animistic religion and the Jain religion. Taking a bath in the lake is believed to purify all sins committed in life.
At an elevation of 22,022 ft, Mount Kailash is a symbol of pristine beauty and peacefulness, while Lake Manasarovar, located at 14,954 ft, is breathtaking and gives one the feeling of being one with Shiva. The best time to visit Mount Kailash is from May to September.
Vedrahasya will take you on a journey to Mount Kailash and design an itinerary to fit your budget and schedule. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Raksas Tal, Khojarnath, Atmaa Lingam, Astapad, and Nandi Parbat with us.
Itinerary
Your Arrival Time Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel. At. 06:00 PM: We will meet for a trip briefing about your tour program. If you are arriving late (after 4 PM) then we will have a briefing next morning at 09:00 AM. You can ask all your related questions during the trip briefing meeting
Note: The visa application procedure is to be completed in Delhi beforehand. We will ask you for the necessary documents to apply for the visa.
Meal: Dinner Included.
Hotel: Hotel Malla or Similar (5 Star).
Optional Activity: Everest Mountain Flight at 06:30 AM from Kathmandu airport to Kathmandu
airport, a 50 minutes flight which takes you for the aerial view of the Mt. Everest and several
other mountains. (INR 13500 Per Person)
At. 10:00 AM: After your breakfast at the hotel, you will participate in full-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Guhyeshwari Temple, Jal Narayan, Patan Durbar Square, and Banglamukhi Temple. Your transportation will arrive at the hotel to pick you up for sightseeing.
At. 05:00 PM: Once your sightseeing completes we will drop you to the hotel. In the evening prepare for a flight to Nepalgunj. You will drive to the airport, and fly to Nepalgunj which is about 1 hour of flight distance. Our vehicle will pick you up from the airport and drive you to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Soaltee Westend Premier or Similar (5 Star).
At. 08:00 AM: Early morning after breakfast, our vehicle will pick you up from the hotel to Nepalgunj airport to catch the flight to Simikot. The flight time is about 1 hour. Simikot (2971m) is the district headquarters of Humla, a mountain district of Nepal. At Simikot you will walk up to your hotel. Once you reach there, you will spend the rest of the day there to acclimatize; and if you have a little more time, you will do a short hike around Simikot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
At. 08:00 AM: After breakfast, you will walk to Simikot airport and take a helicopter to Hilsa. It takes 20 minutes of flight time to reach Hilsa. You will see the scenic view of green hills and snow-capped mountains along with the deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter.
Once you reach Hilsa, after a 30 minute walk from there, you will reach the immigration office and complete your immigration procedures. Our vehicle will be waiting for us on the Tibet side.
Then, a 30 minute drive from the border will take you to Taklakot/Purang (4025 m).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Distance covered : 26 KM, Altitude : 3880 m.
This day is designed for rest and acclimatization to adjust to the high altitude, ensuring you are physically prepared for the upcoming trek. Taklakot also known as Purang town at an altitude of 3880 m serves as a great acclimatizing point in this yatra for you. Enjoy a warm breakfast and you can take a leisurely stroll around the Taklakot market. After lunch, you can also walk around nearby areas to familiarize your body with the altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Altitude : 3880 m.
At. 07:00 AM: After breakfast, you’ll drive from Taklakot to the sacred Lake Mansarovar (4650 m), covering approximately 70 KM through the breathtaking Tibetan landscapes. In about 30-45 minutes of ride, you slowly approach Lake Mansarovar, where you will also notice Rakshas Taal on the other side. Upon arrival, marvel at the pristine blue waters of the lake, revered across multiple spiritual traditions, with the majestic Mount Kailash in the backdrop. Overnight at a local guest house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Distance covered: 110 KM, Altitude: 4650 m.
At. 07:00 AM: Today you can perform Puja/ Havan at the shore of Lake Manasarovar. After breakfast, drive through Darchen to get to Yama Dwara. Darchen, which is 35 KM from Mansarovar, takes around 1 and a half hours to drive. After reaching Darchen, you will further drive towards Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Passing through the gate of Yamadwar is believed to remove your evil deed from the book of judgment, and you will get a place in heaven. Your stop today will be at Derapuk, which is about a 10-12 KM trek from Yamadwar. You will walk along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky, which makes you feel the omnipotence of Lord Shiva with tons of blessings. As you walk on, time and again, the north face of Kailash Parbat will keep appearing. Once you reach there you can rest your bags and relax. Overnight at the guest house at Derapuk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best).
Distance covered: 35 KM, Altitude: 4700 m.
At. 07:00 AM: After breakfast, we trek to the east face of Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) and then descend gradually to Zuthulpuk (4800 m). By late afternoon, you will arrive in Zuthulpuk- the cave of miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here.Overnight at the guest house in Zuthulpuk.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House (we don’t have any choice here).
Distance covered: 22 KM, Altitude: 5600 m.
At. 07:00 AM: After early morning breakfast, you will walk 3 hours to catch the vehicle near Darchen which will take you to the Nepal border. Our staff will prepare lunch in Darchen (on the way to Hilsa). After lunch, you will continue to drive to the Nepal border. After completing the immigration procedures to exit Tibet you will have a short walk towards Hilsa from the border. If you reach early, you’ll be able to catch a helicopter to Simikot otherwise you will need to stay in Hilsa overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Altitude (Hilsa) : 3640 m
At. 07:00 AM: Today, if you stayed in Hilsa then you have to take an early morning Heli flight to Simikot. Instantly you will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Our representative will pick you from Nepalgunj airport and take you to the hotel in Nepalgunj, where you will have lunch and take a rest for a while. at At. 4:00 PM: Later in the evening, proceed to Nepalgunj airport, and fly to Kathmandu. Our local representative will pick you from Kathmandu airport and drop you to the hotel. You can visit the Pashupatinath temple on the way back for evening aarti, if you’re interested.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Hotel Malla or Similar (5 Star).
As you enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, the time to go back is already here. You can have some time of your own or add some additional activities until your flight time. Our company representative will escort you to the Kathmandu airport 3 hours before your flight. We hope you have enjoyed the holy tour and will be back for another tour in Nepal. Have a safe journey back! It will be our pleasure to be part of your journey if you want to extend your stay in Nepal.
Meal: Breakfast Included.
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- 1. All necessary airport transfers in Kathmandu.
- 2. A full day pilgrimage sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
- 3. Kathmandu to Tibet border (Kyirong) and back to Kathmandu transfers by private 4WD
- jeep.
- 4. Private transportation in Tibet by luxury A/C coach. (from Kyirong to Kyirong)
- 5. A support truck to carry kitchen equipment and baggage.
- 6. All (3 nights) accommodations in Kathmandu (3 star) on twin/double sharing basis.
- 7. Best available hotel or guest house accommodation in the Tibetan side.
- 8. All meals (Pure Vegetarian) are included as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 9. Our Nepali team leader and supporting team. (Cooks, Helpers and Sherpas)
- 10. An English speaking Tibetan guide.
- 11. All necessary travel and trekking permits as per our itinerary.
- 12. Permit fee of Nepali guide and supporting Kitchen team. (Cooks, Helpers and Sherpas)
- 13. Oxygen cylinders for emergency use and well equipped medical kit bags.
- 14. One duffle bag, one backpack and one down jacket as a gift from our company.
- 15. Kailash yatra completion certificate. (at the end in Kathmandu)
- 16. All applicable taxes and service charges.
Exclusions
- 1. Personal expenses.
- 2. Cost for extra/additional night accommodation in Kathmandu.
- 3. Food and transport in case of any delay due to weather or unforeseen reason.
- 4. If pilgrims want to leave the group early from the Tibet side for non – disease reasons then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation
- charges will be extra)
- 5. Pony/Horse or Porter hire cost ( Approx 3500 to 4000 Yuan) during the Kailash Parikrama.
- 6. Emergency evacuation cost. (If needed)
- 7. Travel insurance and expenses of personal nature etc. (highly recommended)
- 8. Any international flight tickets.
- 9. Service that isn't mentioned above.
For internal flights, transportation, food, and accommodations, you should bring cash in the form of Indian currency and US dollars, as Nepal widely accepts these forms of payment. However, in China, only Yuan will be accepted. It is recommended to plan your trip and expenses with your tour coordinator to avoid any unexpected monetary needs.
Yes, solo travelers are welcome to join our Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Our groups are designed to provide a supportive and social environment for all participants.
No, you are not permitted to leave the group unless it is for a severe medical emergency.
To stay connected with your loved ones, it is recommended to purchase a Chinese Sim card from a local shop. This will be the only option for communication as Darchen is the last network zone before entering the Kailash Parikrama for the next 3 days.
Our team will provide Oxygen cylinders in case of emergency, but many pilgrims choose to bring their own Portable Oxygen Cylinder for added safety.
Yes, it is essential to purchase proper travel insurance when traveling to remote areas. This will cover charges for local ambulance, emergency evacuation by helicopter, and all medical bills.