14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (Overland)

Trip Highlights

1.  Half-day Kathmandu valley tour at (Pashupati Nath Darsan)
2.  3 days long (39 km) walking/trekking around Mt. Kailash Parikrama (option: can take horse)
3.  Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La at Mt. KailashParikrama
4.  Holy Lake Mansarovar Parikrama by Driving
5.  Puja at the bank of Lake Mansarovar
6. Dry Fruits & Chocolates during Kailash Parikrama.

14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - The Journey of a Lifetime

This amazing 14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra tour will lead you to one of the most revered holy sites in the entire world. The Hindus, Buddhists, and Bon followers, all believe that a walk around this site erases all the sins of life. Simply gazing up at this 6714-meter-high peak is a memory that will last forever. Do not miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient culture and religion! The 14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra trip will end with an unparallel drive through the Tibetan plateau. Come join us for this highly religious experience. Pilgrimage to Kailas/ Mansarovar is considered to be the ultimate Journey of a person’s lifetime due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it.

 Notes

1. For booking scan a color copy of the passport - the First & last page are required.
2. The passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure date from Kathmandu.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrival in Tribhuvan Airport at Kathmandu, welcome by our tour representative and transfer to hotel. Check into room and refresh. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Hotel: Moon Light / Tibet / Similar
Altitude: 1400 m,
Meals: Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu - Sightseeing

After Breakfast Half Day Sightseeing of Pasupatinath; Jogeshwari Devi and Jalnarayan Temples. Lunch at Hotel. Evening Tour Briefing. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Hotel : Moon Light / Tibet
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu - Dhunche or Shyabru Besi(130 km)

After breakfast drive to Dhunche or Shyabru Besi by bus. The drive to Dhunche or Shyabru Besi is not long in distance but the road and traffic conditions can make it tiring and time taking. Upon reaching Dhunche or Shyabru Besi stay in a lodge/guesthouse. Dinner and stay at the guesthouse.
Hotel: Guest House - Multiple Sharing
Distance covered: 130kms
Altitude: 2400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 : Drive Dhunche /Shyabru Besi - Koyirong via Rasuwagadhi

After breakfast drive to the Nepalese border Rasuwagadi which is about 30 Kms from Shyabru Besi. After immigration formalities the group will cross the border on foot to reach China side. The pilgrims are then transferred on their Chinese bus for onward drive to Koyirong (30 Km). We travel in sturdy and comfortable vehicles that are controlled and guided by Tibetans. The accompanying Nepalese Sherpas get into the coaches after loading the food materials water etc and the onward journey into the Tibetan/Chinese region continues toward the town of Koyirong (also spelled as Keyrung sometimes). On arrival, check into room and take rest for today. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse at Keyrung in dormitory style.
Hotel: Gyirong Fei Tian / Similar Guest House - Multiple Sharing
Altitude: 2700 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Free day at Koyirong (Kerung) for acclimatization

This day is reserved for rest for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. Our tour manager will assist you for a short Local 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.
Hotel: Gyirong Fei Tian /Guest House-Multiple Sharing
Altitude: 2700 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06 : Koyirong – Saga (290 KM / 5-6 hrs.)

After an enjoyable drive through the mountains terrain and then the plains provide us with a marvelous view of the huge and bluish lake Pieko-Tso. The yearlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) is crossed over on, past the turn-off for the northern route, and arrives at the settlement of Saga (4840m). The landscape gradually changes to the high plains of Tibet, soft beautiful, and photogenic. Stay overnight at a guesthouse/lodge in dormitory style.
Hotel: Hotel Saga
Drive: 290 Km (5 – 6 hrs. Drive)
Altitude: 4640 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Day 07: Saga - Lake Manasarovar via New Dongba (390Km / 9 hrs drive)

We have a very important day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. As per the above time schedule, our day begins with breakfast at 0730 AM. On the way before Mayumla Pass (4900 m), we take break for permit formalities and for lunch then continue the journey crossing Mayumla Pass and Paryang Country. You will have a very good opportunity to see the first glimpse of Mt. Kailash from the shore of Lake Manasarovar.
Today we will do a Part Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by another vehicle (Local vehicle).
On the way of Mansarovar Parikrma- Overnight at Guest house at the bank of Lake Mansarovar. You can also see or visit Chiu Gompa Monastery situated in hillock near Guesthouse. Stay in guesthouse in dormitory style.
Hotel: Guest House - Multiple Sharing
Drive: 390 Km / 9 Hrs. Drive
Altitude: 4590 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 08: Drive to Darchen

This morning – Take a holy Dip and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake Later by Evening Drive to Darchen (2 hrs)
Hotel: Himalya / Any Chinese Hotel with Attached bath room (Multiple Sharing)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09 : Drive to Yama Dwara & Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m)-12 Km Trek

After breakfast drive towards Yama Dwate via Darchen.
Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also well known as an outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feel that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessings to you. We see Ganesh Parvat on its' side. Time to time the north face of Kailash Parvat will keep on appearing. Overnight at Guest house. If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen - Mud Guest House multiple sharing (If using hotel Himalya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bath rooms then Cost Difference USD 50 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Mud Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 4909 m

Day 10: Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km ) - passing through Dolma La Pass (TOP 5700M)

Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh  If Permitted ( Restricted by Army Since Last week of Aug-24) (4 km one way ) can go Early in the Morning or can go previous day Day 9 after reaching Diraphuk. After breakfast, Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for upto 3 km. While descending you can see  Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk (12 km trek for 6 hours). Overnight at Guest house.
Night stay: Mud Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Distance covered: 22 kms
Altitude: 4760m/ 5700m -TOP

Day 11 : Drive to Saga via Darchen / New Dongba (390 Km / 9 Hrs. Drive)

This is our last trek day and we have to make a short trek of about 4-5 hours so we wake up at normal time and begin trekking to descend to Darchen town. Our transport will pick up us from the mid-way to Darchen, up to where the road is accessible, and drive to the guesthouse at Darchen where our other groups staying, and then take lunch there. Then after, we straight forwards continue our drive to New Dongba Stay in a Hotel.
Hotel: Saga / Guest House-Multiple Sharing
Drive: 8-9 hrs Drive
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Drive Saga – Koyirong / Shyabru-Besi (290 Km / 5 – 6 hrs. Drive)

After breakfast we begin our journey towards Koyirong. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, we cross the bridge over beautiful Brahmaputra River and continue our journey across the vast open Tibetan plains. The journey offers stunning Himalayan views, particularly of Shishapangma and the Pieko-Tso Lake. Driving on well-pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Kerung for an overnight. Stay in a guesthouse in dormitory style.
Hotel: Guest House - Multiple Sharing
Drive: 6/7 Hrs. Drive
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 13: Koyirong - Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi

After breakfast drive from Koyirong we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Rasuwagadi, complete the re-entry formalities, and get transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. This should take about 6- 7 hours by bus. Dinner and night stay will be in the Hotel
Hotel: Moonlight / Tibet / Similar
Distance: 180 km
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport to board your flight back home.
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast

OPTIONAL TOURS:

If someone would like to go to Muktinath (4 Night / 5 Days) then the itinerary will be added as per the route @ USD 760 / INR 40,000 per person

Mountain Flight: Morning 6:00 AM in Kathmandu @ INR 10500 / USD 250
 Notes :

1. The passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure from Kathmandu.
2. Age Limit for Yatra 10 - 69 Years For Indians (Year of Birth till 1956 irrespective of any Month).
   Foreigners Allow to travel above 70 yrs also.
3. Recommendation for Indians: Please Issue Air Tickets for Kathmandu; as per Name on your Voter ID. ( You Must Carry ORIGINAL VOTER ID to FLY Kathmandu)
4. Indian Passport requires Min. a 4 working days prior at the Delhi office to grant the visa.
5. Foreign Passport holders should reach Kathmandu 4 working days prior to the travel date to be granted the visa.

Cost: Based on the Present Tibet Entree fee.

Indians: INR 2,00,000/- Per Person
Foreigners: USD 2000 Per Person

Sgl Room Supplement: INR 5000 /USD 130 for 3 Nights in Kathmandu. Extra Night in Kathmandu on Twin share: INR 4000 / USD 65 per person per Night.

Cost Include

1. Airport pick up and drops
2. Sightseeing in Kathmandu: - Pasupatinath; Jyogeshwari Temple ( Half Day)
3. 03 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin sharing based)
4. 02 Nights in Saga at Hotel Saga / Similar on multiple
5. Multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Best Available Guest house) in rest other
6. Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash as per itinerary
7. Buffet Indian meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
8. Kathmandu to Tibet Border Transportation by Non C. Bus
9. Tibet Side Transportation by Non A.C. Bus/Van ; Truck to keep goods, bags and foods
10. Kailash permit and visa fee; Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
11. Nepalese; Hindi/English Speaking Guides and Chinese/ Tibetan Guides
12. Oxygen cylinder for group
13. Portable / Individual Oxygen cylinder
14. Dry Fruits & Glucose
15. Gift from Company : 01 down Jacket, 1 Backpack bag, 1 Duffle Bag and 01 Monkey cap.
16. Yatra completion Certificate.

Cost Exclude

1. Extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
2. Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
3. Early arrival Nepal in returning from Kailash; Tibet side stay not adjustable in Nepal side.
4. Expenses of Personal nature
5. Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with valid reason
6. Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
7. Any Tax structure increased by of India.
8. TCS if applicable by of India ( Shall be adjusted in your yearly tax)
9. Tipping to staffs, Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
10. Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa fee if require
11. Horse/Pony During Kailash Parikrama
12. Any rates increase by Tibet / China in last moment after making
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Room Type :

Kathmandu - Tibet /Moonlight / Equal on Twin Sharing;

Dhunche or Shyabru -Guest house

Koyirong -Twin Sharing Room

Saga -Hotel Saga / Similar in Saga Twin sharing Attached Bathroom

Mansarovar(Tibet) -(Tibet)-multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Mud Guest house).

Darchen: Hotel Himalya / Equal Chinese Hotel