The Mansarovar Yatra (13 Nights / 14 Days) is a well-organized overland pilgrimage that begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, and proceeds into Tibet (China) via the Kerung (Kyirong) border. This sacred journey combines long scenic drives across the vast Tibetan plateau with visits to spiritually significant sites, ancient monasteries, sacred rituals, and the revered Mount Kailash Parikrama (Kora)—the holy circumambulation around Mount Kailash.
The yatra offers pilgrims an opportunity to experience profound spirituality while travelling through dramatic high-altitude landscapes, remote valleys, and sacred Himalayan terrain. It is a deeply transformative journey that blends devotion, endurance, and inner reflection.
Duration:
14 days (13 nights) including travel, sightseeing, holy dips, and trekking.
Primary Route:
Kathmandu → Nepal-China/Kerung border → Saga → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Diraphuk → Zuthulphuk → Return via Saga → Kerung → Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude: Around 5,700 m (Dolma La Pass on the Parikrama route).
Religious Importance:
Participate in holy prayers and experience the spiritual energy of Lake Mansarovar. A ritual dip in its pristine waters is believed to bring inner purification and spiritual renewal.
Undertake the sacred circumambulation around Mount Kailash, a journey symbolizing devotion, self-discipline, and spiritual awakening.
Cross the revered Dolma La Pass, a physically demanding yet spiritually rewarding section of the Parikrama, offering breathtaking views and deep spiritual significance.
Travel through the vast Tibetan plateau featuring snow-covered peaks, turquoise lakes, rivers, and expansive valleys—one of the most visually stunning landscapes on earth.
Visit sacred temples in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath Temple, adding cultural and religious depth before entering the high Himalayan region.
Experience Tibetan culture through local villages, monasteries, and traditional lifestyles along the route.
✔ Best Time: Spring to early autumn (May–September), when high passes are most accessible.
✔ Altitude Awareness: Mansarovar and the Parikrama involve high-altitude travel (up to ~5,700 m) — acclimatization and fitness are crucial.
✔ Permits & Paperwork: Ensure all travel permits, visas, and entry documents are in order before departure.
✔ Climate: Be prepared for cold nights and unpredictable weather at high altitudes.
Choosing the right travel partner is essential for a journey as sacred and demanding as the Mansarovar Yatra. We are committed to providing a safe, well-organized, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage, allowing you to focus entirely on devotion and self-discovery.
Our team has extensive experience in organizing Kailash Mansarovar Yatras, with deep knowledge of high-altitude travel, route planning, and spiritual requirements.
We handle all Tibet permits, visas, and border formalities, ensuring a hassle-free journey from start to finish.
Carefully selected hotels and guesthouses are provided along the route to ensure comfort and safety, even in remote high-altitude regions.
We provide healthy, hygienic vegetarian meals to help pilgrims maintain strength and well-being throughout the yatra.
All ground transportation is arranged with reliable vehicles and experienced drivers familiar with Himalayan terrain.
Our trained guides support pilgrims during the Kailash Parikrama, offering guidance, pacing assistance, and safety support throughout the trek.
Round-the-clock support is available during the journey to ensure peace of mind at every stage.
We maintain small group sizes and provide personal attention so every pilgrim enjoys a meaningful and spiritually enriching experience.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative after completing your customs formalities, and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Yatra Briefing: Before dinner, a Short briefing about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Accommodation: Hotel Mandala Norling Lord Prime (Twin Sharing)
After breakfast, Kathmandu city sightseeing tour, visit Pasupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site), Jala Narayan Temple(sleeping Vishnu), and Kathmandu Durbar Square (Living God Kumari), later drive back to the hotel, packing and preparation of the Yatra. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Mandala Norling Lord Prime (Twin Sharing)
Our representative will pick up you, drive to Kyirung(145 Km ,05/06 Hrs),arrive at Kyirung transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at Kyirung Guest house.
After breakfast, complete immigration and customs formalities in Nepal and China, and both sides continue driving to Gyirung(35 Km,1 Hrs 2800m). Arrive at Gyirung, transfer to the hotel for check-in. overnight at Gyirung.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel (Shared room, Attached Bathroom)
After breakfast, you are free to visit around Gyirung county or go shopping. Overnight at Gyirung County.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel (Shared room, Attached Bathroom)
After breakfast, drive towards Mansarovar Lake (470 Km, 08/09 Hrs), arrive at Mansarovar Lake, transfer to the guest house for check-in. Overnight at Mansarovar Lake.
Accommodation: Pramath Asram (Dormitory room, Common Bathroom)
After breakfast Parikrma of Mansarovar lake by vehicle (102 Km,3 Hrs), take a holy bath, perform Puja(prayer ritual, Homa at Mansarovar lake, and continue driving to Darchen (58 Km,1.5 Hrs). Arrive at Darchen, transfer tothe hotel for check-in. overnight at Darchen.
Accommodation: Basic hotel (Dormitory room, Common Bathroom)
After breakfast short drive to Yamdwar, visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point of Kora. We will trek to Diraphuk, which isa 12 km trek (7/8 Hrs) crossing the west face of Mt.Kailash. You will visit the north face of Mt.Kailash. Arrive at Diraphuk, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Diraphuk. Overnight at a Hotel in Diraphuk.
Accommodation : Basic Hotel(Dormitory room, Common Bathroom)
After breakfast, trek to Dolma - La Pass and proceed to Zutalphuk(22 Km,12 hrs Trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the Yatra since you have to trek up to (5630m. From Decent to Gaurikund and trek to Zutulphuk following the river. Arrive at Zutalphuk transfer, check in to the hotel. overnight at Zutalphuk at Huest house.
Note: If you are not doing Parikrma, then you will have to trek back to Darchen till Parikrma is finished.
After breakfast short trek( 8 Km,2 Hrs) and reach the point where our coach will be waiting, and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. Arrive at saga transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Saga.
Accommodation : Hotel Basis(Shared room, Attached Bathroom)
After breakfast, drive to Gyirung(270 km, 7 hrs). Arrive at Gyirung, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Gyirung.
Accommodation : Basic Hotel(Shared room, Attached Bathroom)
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, crossing Nepal - China both side Border formalities on both sides. Continue driving to Kathmandu, arrive at Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Mandala Norling Lord Prime (Twin Sharing)
After breakfast, we will providean appreciation certificate of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and later drop to airport for the final departure.
These booking Terms and Conditions contain important information. You must read them carefully and understand them as they apply to all services provided by the Company.
We may be obliged to cancel your trip for reasons like border closed, permit not issued or canceled by the government, war, riots, civil disturbances, strikes, natural disasters, terrorist activities or threat of such, and closure of the airport, etc. Under such circumstances, we will advise you as soon as possible if we can offer you an alternative trip of comparable standard or make a refund of the money paid to us after deducting the expenses that were spent to make the bookings of the flights, visas, permits, hotels, and vehicle bookings. A clear bill of the expenses will be provided to you so that you will be able to claim the insurance. However, we can be under no other liability to you in such cases. Sometimes, Chinese government personnel will refuse to give you entry, even if you have a permit,t if they think you are not eligible based on their criteria. Please do not start your journey until you get confirmation of the permit.
Clothings
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule in Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to cold. Indian Pilgrims are advised strictly not to wear a sari during this yatra. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. that you will need from home, as these are difficult, if not impossible, to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and where you have been each day.
What To Take
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal underwear, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with You
You may bring snacks along the way, such as chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes).
Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, body spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, day pack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health
This is one of the toughest high-altitude road journeys on earth. You must be physically fit - no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests, you must be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness, etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more, depending on the individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Mansarovar (4550M), moving on to the higher altitudes.
Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of Diamox tablets. We provide a Gamow bag (a special piece of equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency
The unit of Chinese currency is the Yuan. USD 1 = 7.02 Yuan &1 Yuan = INR 11.90 approx. (as of December 2025). Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China in Kyirung County. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at Kyirung County.
Risks & Liability
The company and its associates will put every effort into making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules & regulation of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Company. and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness, or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
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