17/11/2025
ITINERARY DETAILS MT. KAILASH 14 DAY
• Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Your spiritual journey begins with a warm welcome at Kathmandu airport, complete with a Khada (traditional scarf). You will then be transferred to your 3, 4, or 5-star hotel, where you'll settle into your twin-sharing accommodation. The day concludes with a vegetarian buffet dinner.
You will spend the night at an elevation of 1400 meters.
• Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.
Today, immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Kathmandu, a city rich with world heritage sites
and Hindu temples. After a vegetarian buffet breakfast, your sightseeing tour begins at 7 AM,
lasting approximately 4 hours. You will visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the serene Jal
Narayan Temple (Budhanilkanth, featuring the sleeping Vishnu), and the significant Gujeshwori
Temple (a Shakti Pitha). After a vegetarian buffet lunch and dinner, a crucial briefing on the
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra will be held, covering final preparations and packing. You will stay
overnight in Kathmandu at 1400 meters.
• Day 03: Drive to Timure or Kodari by Bus (Nepal – China Border).
Following a vegetarian buffet breakfast and a Swastivachan ceremony for a blessed journey,
your pilgrimage truly commences. You will embark on a 7-hour bus drive, covering 165 km, to
Syabrubesi/Timure, located at the Nepal-China border. Upon arrival, you'll check into a tourist
hotel offering 2-4 sharing accommodation. Vegetarian buffet lunch and dinner will be provided,
and you'll spend the night at an elevation of 2000 meters.
• Day 04: Immigration, Drive to Kyirong or Nyalam.
After breakfast, a short walk takes you to Rasuwa Gadhi, the Nepal-China border. Once all immigration and customs formalities are completed on both sides, you will continue your journey by a bus for a 1-hour drive (24 km) to Kyirong. This beautiful small city, surrounded by the Great Himalayas, offers local temples to explore. You will be accommodated in a standard hotel on a twin-sharing basis, with all vegetarian buffet meals prepared by an own kitchen. The overnight elevation is 2700 meters at Kyirong / 3650m Nyalam.
• Day 05: Spend the Day at Kyirong (2700m)/ Nyalm (3650m) for Acclimatization.
This day is vital for acclimatization to the higher altitude, as Kyirong is the starting point for this
process. You are encouraged to take short walks around the area, visit local temples, enjoy
shopping, and try Chinese food. It is also recommended to begin taking Diamox tablets to aid
your body's adjustment. Your accommodation remains a standard hotel on a twin-sharing basis, and all vegetarian buffet meals are included. You will stay overnight at 2700 meters.
• Day 06: Drive to Saga.
After a vegetarian buffet breakfast, you will drive for approximately 5 hours, covering 250 km,
towards Saga. The route will take you over Ghungtang-La (5236M), offering stunning views of old
monasteries, beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and dense alpine forests. You will also catch a
glimpse of the holy Brahmaputra River. Your accommodation in Saga will be a 2 or 3-star hotel
on a 2-4 sharing basis, with vegetarian buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The maximum
elevation reached today is 5236 meters, and you'll spend the night at 4500 meters.
• Day 07: Drive to Lake Manasarovar
Today is an incredibly auspicious day as you drive towards the Sacred Holy Lake Manasarovar.
You will experience your first breathtaking glimpse of Lake Manasarovar and a view of Mt.
Kailash from Horchu. After completing local immigration formalities, you will continue your drive
to complete the Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by vehicle. There will be opportunities to capture
memorable group pictures with the magnificent backdrop of Kailash, Manasarovar, and
Rakshash Lake. The stunning views and the potential to witness the galaxy at night will create
cherished lifetime memories. You'll stay overnight in a mud house/guest house in Manasarovar
on a dormitory sharing basis, with all vegetarian buffet meals. The overnight elevation is 4500
meters, and the drive covers 470 km in 10 hours.
• Day 08: Puja, Hawan and Drive to Darchen.
This is a deeply auspicious day for all Yatries, as being in the abode of God is a profound
achievement. You will have the opportunity to bathe at the banks of the Holy Lake Sarovar,
followed by Puja, Hawan, meditation, and other spiritual activities. After a vegetarian buffet lunch you will drive 40 km (approximately 1 hour) to Darchen. Your accommodation in Darchen will be a standard hotel on a 2-4 sharing basis, with vegetarian buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will spend the night at an elevation of 4700 meters.
• Day 09: Drive to Yamdwar and Trek to Diraphuk (1st day Parikrama)
After breakfast, a short 7 km drive will take you to Yamdwar, the starting point for the Kailash
Parikrama. After receiving darshan at Yamdwar, pilgrims will begin their first day's trek towards
Diraphuk, a 12 km journey taking 4-6 hours. You have the option to trek by foot or hire a horse
and porter. Along the way, you'll be surrounded by serene nature, the sounds of the flowing river, and views of Nandi Kailash. From Diraphuk, you will have the awe-inspiring darshan of the North
face of Mt. Kailash. Do not miss the spectacular opportunity to witness the "GOLDEN MT
KAILASH" as the first sunrays illuminate it in the early morning. Yatries not participating in the
Parikrama will return to Darchen after Yamdwar darshan and await the trekking group.
Accommodation in Diraphuk will be a guest house on a dormitory sharing basis, with vegetarian
buffet meals. You will spend the night at 4950 meters.
• Day 10: Trek to Zuthulphuk (2nd day Parikrama)
Today is considered the most challenging and significant day of the Parikrama. After a very light
breakfast, you will continue your 2nd day of trekking from Diraphuk to Dolma La pass (5620m),
and then proceed to Zuthulphuk (4790m). This 22 km trek involves a strenuous 6-7 km steep
climb up to Dolma La High pass, followed by a steep descent to a flat valley via Gaurikunda. You
will then walk another 3-4 hours to Zuthulphuk. Even those who hired horses will need to
navigate the steep ascents and descents. After conquering the toughest part of the journey, you
can find local tea stalls to relax with a hot cup of tea or noodles. On the way, you will also see the
East face of Mt. Kailash. Your accommodation in Zuthulphuk will be a guest house on a
dormitory sharing basis, with vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The maximum elevation
reached today is 5620 meters, and you'll spend the night at 4790 meters, with the trek taking
approximately 10 hours.
• Day 11: Trek to Ending Point and Drive to Saga (3rd day Parikrama)
This is the final day of trekking for the Parikrama. Wake up early for tea, coffee, and cookies.
Your trek is approximately 7 km and takes around 2 hours to complete, leading you to the endpoint where your bus will be waiting. You will then drive to Darchen, marking the completion
of the Parikrama circuit, and reunite with the other group members. After a vegetarian breakfast, you will begin your return journey to Saga, carrying wonderful memories and blissful lifetime experiences. Accommodation in Saga will be a standard hotel on a 2-4 sharing basis, with vegetarian buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The overnight elevation is 4500 meters, combining 7 km (2 hours) of walking with a 500 km (7 hours) drive.
• Day 12: Drive back to Kyirong.
After a vegetarian breakfast, you will embark on a 4-hour drive covering 250 km back to Kyirong
or the Timure Border. Your accommodation will be a standard hotel in Kyirong/Timure on a twin
sharing basis, with vegetarian buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will spend the night at an
elevation of 2700 meters.
• Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu (Nepal)
Following a vegetarian breakfast, you will drive back to the China-Nepal Border. After completing
all immigration and customs formalities at Rasuwa Gadhi, you'll take a short walk to your hotel at
Timure. After a vegetarian lunch, you will continue your drive to Kathmandu. This journey
typically takes 6-7 hours and covers 165 km. Your accommodation in Kathmandu will be a 3, 4,
or 5-star hotel on a twin-sharing basis, with transportation by Jeep/Bus. You will have vegetarian
buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, spending the night at an elevation of 1400 meters.
• Day 14: Departure Day.
Your sacred pilgrimage concludes today. After a vegetarian breakfast, you will be transferred to
Kathmandu airport for your onward journey.
Quotation for 25 pax Above for Indian Passport Holder
Tour Cost: INR.2,10000.00 per Person. 3 – Star hotel in Kathmandu.
