Overland Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Overland Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Trip At Glance

Duration

13 Days

Elevation

4,600m

Best Time

May to October

Grade

Moderate

Accomodation

Hotel / Lodge

Meal

BLD

Transportation

private car / Flight

Activities

Trek/Tour

Overview And Highlights

We drive from Kathmandu to Kerung via Syabrubesi. It is a very scenic drive with beautiful landscapes and close view of Ganesh Himal. Next halt will be at Dongba before reaching Manasarovar, the most beautiful and peaceful place incomparable to rest of the places on this planet. Drive from Kerung to Manasarovar offers you different type of landscapes in Tibet, which is also called the roof of the world. 

We take “parikarma” (circumambulation) of Manasarovar by coach and of Mt. Kailash on foot. Hindus believe that a ritual bath in the sacred Manasarovar delivers a pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise, a drink of its waters relinquishes the sins of hundred life times and a single circumambulation (Kora) of Mt, Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime. The journey is indeed a rare opportunity and privilege for devotees who have been dreaming to be close to the home of the Gods. 

Kathmandu arrival dates of indian citizens

Month (2026) Kathmandu Arrival Dates
May 05, 12, 20, 25**, 27
June 05, 10, 14, 20, 23**, 28
July 06, 08, 15, 20, 23**, 27
August 03, 18, 21**, 26
September 07, 09, 15, 20**, 22

** Indicates tour departing for the full moon day.

Note: Above schedule is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

 

 

Kathmandu Arrival Dates for NRIS

Month (2026) Kathmandu Arrival Dates
May 03, 10, 19**, 31
June 07, 14, 21**, 28
July 05, 12, 17, 26
August 02, 09, 16, 20**, 30
September 06, 13

** Indicates tour departing on the full moon day.

Note: Above schedule is subject to change due to reasons beyond our control.

Day to Day Itinerary Expand/Collapse All

Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Arrive Kathmandu,transfer to hotel. (1400 mt/4592 ft ). Rest of the day free

Day 2 : AM- Visit Pashupatinath and Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha) . 

After lunch – Detail briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Rest of the day free for preparation.     

Day 3 : Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Guesthouse
Elevation
1420

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi approximately145 Km. Time taken 8 - 9 hrs. (1,420 mt / 4,658 ft).

Day 4 : Cross China border by driving and arrive Kerung.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Guesthouse
Elevation
3500

Cross China border by driving, after completion of custom formalities drive further to Kerung, approximately 37 Km. Time taken 3 hrs. (3500 mt /11480 ft ).  

Day 5 : Drive from Kerung to Saga.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Guesthouse
Elevation
4267

Drive from Kerung to Saga approximately 140 km. Time taken. 5 hrs.( 4,267 mt /14,924 ft).

Day 6 : Rest at Saga

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
4267

It is a very essential to stay at Saga for getting acclimatized before going ahead to high altitude.

Day 7 : Drive to Chiu Gompa taking parikrama of Lake Manasarovar.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Guesthouse
Elevation
4550

Drive to Manasarovar via Prayang and Mayum La Pass (5200m) and arrive Chiu Gompa taking parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by driving.Today is the day of a lifetime experience as you will have the first sight of Mt. Kailash and holy Lake Manasarovar. 

Our staffs will collect Manasarovar jal in jars and provide it to each individiual in a leak proof bottle upon your return to Kathmandu.

Day 8 : AM - Pooja, homa, etc. PM - Drive to Darchen.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
4620

AM - Pooja, Homa, etc. PM - Drive to Darchen approximately 35 km. Time taken.1hr .( 4,620 mt / 15,153 ft)

Day 9 : Drive to Yam Dwar approximately 8 km and start parikrama (Kora) of Kailash on foot

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Guesthouse
Elevation
5000

Drive to Yam Dwar approximately 8 km and start parikrama (Kora) of Kailash on foot. Arrive Diraphuk by walking approximately 9 Km, 6-8 hrs walk (5,000 mt /16404 ft ).Yatris who are not going for Mt. Kailash parikrama will stay at Darchen will wait until other people return back from parikrama.

 

Day 10 : 2nd day of parikrama to Zuthulphuk,cross Dolma La Pass (5,650 mt/18532 ft) and arrive Zutulphuk.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
5650

Today is the toughest and longest day of this journey. You must wake up and start your journey for the next destination at around 4-5 am with light food. Right from the beginning till the pass yoiu have to go up hill ( at least 4 hrs). However in between, there are flat portion of the trail. After reaching Dolma La Pass the trail descends to other side of mountain via Gauri KUnda (Parvati Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending . After reaching down to the valley base ( other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another 6 hrs to reach Zutulphuk.

Day 11 : 3rd day of parikrama, drive to Saga.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
4267

End parikrama and 3-4 hrs walk to reach pick up point. Drive to Saga from Darchen approximately  554 km. Time taken 9 hrs. (4267 mt /14924 ft ).   

Day 12 : Drive to Kerung.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
Guesthouse
Elevation
3500

Drive to Kerung having blessed by Lord Shiva with lifetime experience , approximately 140 km. Time taken 5 hrs (3500 mt/11480 ft ).  

Day 13 : From Kerung you drive by crossing the friendship bridge at Nepal Tibet border, after completing custom formalities you drive to Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
Accomodation
 Hotel
Elevation
1400

Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu approximately 204 Km. Time taken 9-10 hrs (1,400mt/4592 ft).  

Day 14 : Transfer to airport for departure flight or join Manakamana and Muktinath Yatra at extra cost.  

Food
Breakfast

Transfer to airport for departure flight or join Manakamana and Muktinath Yatra at extra cost.  

What Is Included ?

  • Arrival, departure transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 nights and at Syabrubesi for 1 night on full board (vegetarian meals).
  • Accommodation in the hotel/guesthouse in Tibet as per the itinerary.
  • All transfers and sightseeing tours in Tibet by coach with English-speaking guide and baggage, equipment by truck. In Nepal, Kathmandu / Kerung / Kathmandu by bus.
  • All vegetarian meals throughout the tour in Tibet.
  • Services of cook, kitchen boys and helpers.
  • Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipment).
  • Backpack (day bag).
  • Warm jacket (on returnable condition).
  • Steel hot cases for buffet lunch.
  • Experienced tour leader / coordinator and assistant with each group.
  • Oxygen cylinder.
  • Gemow bag (life-saving bag at high altitude) and basic First-Aid box.
  • Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and Manasarovar.
  • Certificate on successful completion of the tour.
  • Yaks and Yak-men to carry food, fuel etc. while making parikrama of Mt. Kailash.
  • Porterage for carrying duffel bag at Kerung border only.

What Is Excluded?

  • Extra cost of accommodation and meals at any place for staying more nights than specified in the program for any reasons whatsoever.
  • Extra cost of transportation, porterage, etc. involved due to landslides, snowfall, political and natural disturbances, and any other unforeseen conditions (to be paid on the spot).
  • Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverages, telephone calls, tips, etc.
  • Charges of pony, driver, and porterage if required to ride on for Kailash parikrama.
  • Any other cost not mentioned as included.

Booking and confirming the tour:  
Tour bookings are accepted until 45 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu. Unless other prior arrangements have been made, bookings are confirmed only after receiving scanned copy of passport along  with the non-refundable deposit of INR 15000.00 per person. 

Payment, refund, non-refund: 
Unless other prior arrangements have been made, balance of the total tour cost must be paid to us at least 30 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu. Failing which, booking shall stand cancelled and initial deposite payment (INR 15000.00) shall be forfeited. However, if tour is cancelled for any reasons beyond our control, deposited amount to confirm the booking will be refunded in full.  

Note : Above itinerary is subject to change under unfavorable weather condition and unavoidable Circumstances. Any additional cost as a result of such conditions, has to be paid extra by the participants on the spot. 

Altitude Graph

Route Map

Additional Information

Note: Notification for cancellation must be made by sending an email to us. Verbal notice will not be entertained.

Cancellation Period Charge per Person (INR)
Clear 25 or more days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu 30,000.00
Clear 24 – 20 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu 50,000.00
Clear 19 – 10 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu 90,000.00
Clear 9 – 5 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu 175000.00
Clear 4 days and below or no show NO REFUND

 

After the commencement of the tour, if any participant cancels the trip due sickness or for any reasons whatsoever, there will not be any refund at all and hence, cannot be adjusted with any services provided from the point of cancelling the trip. 

 

Detail list of equipment, medicines, information on altitude sickness, physical fitness and other important information will be furnished upon receiving scanned copy of passport and initial payment of INR 15000.00 / US $ 200.00 per person.

 

Advance payment to confirm the booking can be made to our bank account in Kathmandu or in India. Details of these bank accounts will be provided on request.

Please let us know if you need any further details, information or clarification.

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