Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra from Kathmandu

Trip Duration 13 Days Start Point - Kathmandu Finish Point - Kathmandu Trip Type - Group Tour Price From - 2,60,000

Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered as one of the most pious pilgrimage for the followers of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions and at the same time the most difficult spiritual adventure trips of Asia. However, with Kailash Mansarovar overland tours the difficult terrain of Kailash Manasarovar becomes comparatively easy and accessible with the modern road infrastructure and transport system in Tibet. This 13 days long trip filled with spirit of adventure begins from Kathmandu with a rough and scenic drive to Keyrung, crossing Nepalese border at Rasuwagadi. The black top roads of Tibet leading to Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash offers scenic view of snowcapped mountains and great Tibetan plains.

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Start your trip from Kathmandu today as you arrive at Kathmandu international airport. Upon arrival the representative of Max Holidays will greet you outside the airport and will provide you transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest of the time is free. Dinner and night stay will be at the hotel.

Meals included: Veg Dinner at the hotel,Max. Elevation: 1400mDistance Covered: 20 kms / 01 hourAccommodation Style: 4* hotel sharing basis

Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing

At around 08.00 am the temple visit will start. We will try to reach Pashupatinath Temple before 09.00am to attend aarti in the main temple. Also visit many small and big temples in the complex. After visiting Pashupatinath Temple visit the ‘Sleeping Vishnu Temple (Jal Narayan Temple) and Guheshwari Mata Temple. After visiting temples, drive back to your hotel and spend time in preparing for the next day travel to Nepal-China border. If you want to buy some stuff for your trip you may pay a visit to the popular market of Thamel. Here you may get almost every item related to trekking and adventure activities.

Day 03 : Kathmandu to Timure

fter breakfast, the group will drive to Timure/Syabru Besi (2380m) in a bus. The drive to Timure is not long in distance but the bad road conditions and traffic can make it much tiring, uncomfortable and time taking. Estimated driving time is around 07 – 08 hours to cover the distance of 148kms. Upon reaching Timure/Syabru Besi, stay will be organized in a local guest house for night stay and dinner.

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,Max. Elevation: 2380m,Distance Covered: 148 kms / 7-8 hours approx.Accommodation Style: Guesthouse / Home Stay

Day 04 : Timure to Kerung (Gyirong)

Today the group will be entering China and there can be time taking formalities at the border immigration. The guide might announce early wake up and breakfast so that we reach the border early to avoid rush of pilgrims at the border immigration counter. We start our short drive to the Nepalese border Rasuwagadhi (1850m) which is about 15 kms 01 hour) from Syabru Besi. After completing immigration formalities, the group will cross the border on foot to reach China side.

Day 05 : Free day in Kerung (Gyirong) for acclimatisation

This day is reserved for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climatic conditions. Our tour manager will assist you for a short hike in and around Keyrong for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet’s high altitude. Also, you can enjoy the day with chanting Bhajan or Katha in the guesthouse. (Note – If situation permits, the guides may take the group to Saga today for night stay).

Day 06 : Kerung (Gyirong) to Saga

The enjoyable drive through the mountains terrain and then the plains of Tibet provides us a marvelous view as we travel to Saga from Keyrong. Cross the Yarlung Zangpo (Brahmaputra River) and then turn for the northern route, and arrive at beautiful town of Saga (4640m). Saga is a beautiful Tibetan town with some fairly good hotel or guesthouses, some good local restaurants and market where you can spend good time while acclimatizing. Meals and night stay will be at Saga.

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,Max. Elevation: 4640mDistance Covered: 105 kms to Saga / 300 kms to ZongbaAccommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

Day 07 : Saga to Mansarovar Lake

Today is an important day of your drive as today you will not only reach the holy Lake Mansarovar but will also get the first glimpse of holy Mount Kailash. The drive starts early as we have to travel a long way to Lake Mansarovar and there are several check points on the way which will make the journey tiring and time taking. It is estimated to start the drive by 07.00 am. Before Mayumla Pass (4900m) we will stop at the check post. From here we continue our drive to Lake Mansarovar and get the first darshan of Mount Kailash. Though the drive today is long but the road conditions are good and surrounded with scenic beauty. Reach Lake Mansarovar and check into a guesthouse. Dinner and stay will be at the guesthouse.

Day 08 : Lake Mansarovar to Darchen

Early morning visit the Mansarovar lake for holy bath, performing puja, hawan and other rituals as per your own customs. The lake looks stunning in the morning and the beautiful sight of Mount Kailash makes it even more delightful. The water of the lake will be definitely very cold but the devotees are always full of spirituality and devotion and do not wish to skip this holy bath. It is to be noted carefully that the recent change in the law of Tibetan Govt has restricted dip bath in the lake and has categorized it as a punishable offence.

Day 09 : 1st Day kora/parikrama of Mt. Kailash, 13kms trek to Dirapuk

Today, we wake up early and after taking light breakfast, we head to Tarboche. Do not forget to fill your water bottle before leaving for the trek. All pilgrims have the opportunity to visit Yama Dwar before trek (kora) starts. Tarboche is the point (towards the South face of Mount Kailash where one can hire horse/pony to ride on the trek during the kora. The price and availability of horse/pony and porter is controlled by the local Union and Kailash yatra trip operators and our team will have no control over it.

Day 10 : 2nd Day parikrama, 19kms trek to Zuthulpukh via Gauri Kund

Wake up very early morning before dawn and witness the first sunlight on Mt. Kailash offering amazing view of the ‘Golden Kailash’. Take a quick light breakfast, fill hot water in your flask and carry your snacks for the lunch and get ready to begin the trek towards Zuthulphuk. This day is considered as the toughest day of this entire trip as the trek goes steep up continuously up to Dolma-La pass (5630 m) and then steep down to Gauri Kund. Near Dolma La pass you will witness colourful flags around and belongings of people spread nearby.

Day 11 : 3rd Day 06kms trek to Darchen, Drive to Saga

This is our last day on Mount Kailash trek. Wake up and after light breakfast we continue our trek down to reach Darchen. We walk on gradual trek for about 6 kms and reach at a point where the vehicles are waiting for us. The vehicles will take us to Darchen where other group members are waiting. After some refreshment continue drive to Saga by completing the remaining course (approx. 30%) of Lake Manasarovar parikrama by vehicle. Relaxed time and stay at guesthouse in Saga.

Day 12 : Saga to Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive towards Keyrong border. Here we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Rasuwagadi, complete the Nepal entry formalities and get transferred to your vehicle standing in Nepal side. Drive further to Kathmandu. This drive may take about 7-8 hours or more by bus depending on road and traffic conditions. Dinner and night stay will be in the hotel at Kathmandu.

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,Max. Elevation: 1400mDistance Covered: 320kmsAccommodation Style: 3* hotel sharing basis

Day 13 : Fly back to home from Kathmandu

Intime you will be transferred to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport to board your flight back to your hotel/next destination

Meals included: Veg Breakfast

Thank you for Travel with Shiv Shakti Tourism .

CHECK WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGED COST:

Airport to hotel return transfers in Kathmandu
03 night stay in a 3 star equivalent hotel in Kathmandu on sharing basis,
03 breakfast, 03 lunches, 03 dinners in Kathmandu hotel (pure vegetarian buffet meal),
Temple visits in Kathmandu,
Kathmandu to Kyirong (Kerung) border return transfers by Nepalese non a/c bus,
01 night stay in a guest house at Timure /SyabruBesi with local veg meals,

Tibet portion of the trip

03 nights stay in a hotel at Kyirong on sharing basis with all veg meals,
02 nights at Saga in a hotel with all veg meals,
01 night stay in a guesthouse near Lake Mansarovar on group group sharing basis with veg meals,
01 night stay in a hotel at Darchen with all veg meals,
01 night stay in a guesthouse at Dirapuk on group sharing basis,
01 night stay in a guesthouse at Zuthulpukh on group sharing basis,
Light breakfast, packed lunches, light dinners during parikrama days,
Transport in Tibet side by Luxury air conditioned Tibetan bus,
Support truck to carry kitchen equipment and other material in Tibet,
English speaking Tibetan Tour guide cum Oficer in Tibet side,
Nepali tour leader supported by cook, helper and sherpa,
Basic first aid kit with tour guide,
Oxygen cylinders during trekking in Tibet for emergency use,
Necessary group travel permits for visiting restricted areas in Tibet,
Normal Tibet single entry group visa to visit Kailash Manasarovar,
Nepal-China border tax, all Nepalese and Tibetan Govt taxes,

Other Inclusions

01 duffle bag, 01 backpack bag and 01 wind cheater or cap on complimentary basis,
Down Jacket on returnable basis (subject to availability),
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra completion certificate,
Free Puja kit with Hawan Samigri,
All Nepal and Tibet Govt taxes,

CHECK WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGED COST:

Travel expense for travelling from home to Kathmandu and back,
Travel and medical insurance (kindly buy an insurance which is valid for high altitude travel and emergency evacuation expense),
Mule (Pony) and porter charges for Mount Kailash parikrama,
India Govt. GST (Goods and Service Tax),
TCS (Tax Collected at Source) 20% on total cost of the tour package (Valid for Indian residents from 01 Oct’2024),
Additional hotel accommodation and meals for extra stay in the event of delay of the trip due to any unforeseen reason or changes,
Transport services for any additional sightseeing service which is not mentioned in the itinerary,
Emergency evacuation expenses,
Emergency medical expenses in the event of hospitalisation,
Extra expense for additional necessary permissions or visa splitting charges and all additional services in the event of change in tour plan by the traveller before or during the yatra,
Urgent visa fee if required,
All additional expense for returning early from the trip due to any personal reason,
Any and all additional expense or increase in cost of any trip item or service due to sudden hike in permit fee, visa charges, flight fares, hotel prices or price for other trip services by concerned authorities or flight companies or hotel owners or vendors etc. or due to any other reason or situation which is beyond our control,
Our services also does not include any other additional expense incurred before or during the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, weather conditions, natural disaster, act of God, technical failure, flight delay or cancelation, delay by authorities in issuing permits or entry visa, strikes, riots, political closures, not opening of the borders due to lockdown situation or any other reason, war situation, and/or any other situation or circumstances which are beyond our control,
Any service/s which is not mentioned in our above ‘list of package cost inclusions’ does not fall under the liability of the Company and the same will be paid by the traveller only in advance or at the time of consuming the service, as may be the requirement of the case,