Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2023 (Overland via Koyirong border)

Detailed Itinerary - Kailash Overland Via Koyirong border

Destinations : Kathmandu - Dhunche or Shyabru Besi - Koyirong via Rasuwagadhi - Saga - Lake Manasarovar - Saga – Koyirong - Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi – Departure

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

After Breakfast visit Pasupatinath; Shoyambhunath and Jalnarayan Temples. Lunch at Hotel. Evening Tour Briefing. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Hotle : Moon Light / Tibet / Mahadev / Similar Kathmandu
Altitude : 1400 m
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast drive to Dhunche or Shyabru Besi in your 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
Altitude : 2400 m
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast drive to the Nepalese border Rasuwagadi which is about 15 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. 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

This day is reserved for rest for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. 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.
Hotel : Gyirong Fei Tian /Guest House-Multiple Sharing
Altitude : 2700 m
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

We have very important day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. As per 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 very good opportunity to see first glimpse of Mt. Kailash from the shore of Lake Manasarovar. There will be few minutes’ halt before heading to our camp / guesthouse at Lake Manasarovar for the permit formalities, that period you can use with praying and exploring the beauty of Mt. Kailash. After immigration complete, we will drive further to our guesthouse at Chiu Gompa (Depending on permission of the local authorities we may have to change our vehicle here and travel in local buses operated by the authority near Mansarovar and Kailash region). Today, you will complete Lake Manasarovar parikrama or next Morning. You will have very significant moment in Lake Manasarovar with almighty bless and even graceful evening with the breathtaking view of holiest Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash. Besides this, 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

Today Morning – Take 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

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 blessing to you. We see Ganesh Parvat on its' side. Time to time the north face of Kailash Parvat will be kept 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 INR 3000 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrmawe will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Mud Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 4909 m

Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. 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: 5700 m

This is our last trek day and we have to make short trek about 4-5 hours so we wake up in normal time and begin trekking to descend Darchen town. Our transport will pick up us from the mid way to Darchen, up to where the road is accessible and drive to 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

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

After breakfast drive from Koyirong towards 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: Moon light / Tibet / Mahadev / Similar Kathmandu
Distance: 180 kms
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

If someone would like to go to Muktinath then the itinerary will be added as per the route @ INR 34600 / USD 760

Mountain Flight: Morning 6:00 AM in Kathmandu @ INR 8000 / USD 200

Notes :
1. Passport must be valid for six month from the date of departure from Kathmandu.
2. Age Limit for Yatra 09-70 yrs For Indians (IF Yatra in 2021 then Year of Birth should not be before 1951 and If Yatra in 2022 then Year of Birth should not be before 1952, irrespective of any Month).
Foreign Passport Holders allowed above 70 Yrs as well.
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. 4 working days prior at Delhi office to grant the visa.
5. Foreign Passport holders (except Indian ) should reach Kathmandu 3 working days prior to travel date to grant the visa.

Cost : Based on Present Tibet Entree fee.

Indians : TBA SOON
Foreigners : TBA SOON
Single Supplement : INR 3000 / USD 125 for 03 Nights in Kathmandu
Extra Night in Kathmandu : INR 2000 / USD 75 per person per night
Visa Surcharge For Foreigners Only : Us / Canada P.P Holders USD 360 Others USD 260

  Inclusive all taxes, GST & Travel Insurance

Cost Include

• Airport pick up and drops.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu:- Pasupatinath; Jyogeshwari Temple etc..( Half Day)
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing based)
• 2 Nights in Saga at Hotel Saga / Similar on Multiple sharing
• Multiple Sharing Room - Dormitory (Guest house) in rest other places.
• Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash as per itinerary
• Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
• Transportation by bus/van ;Truck to keep goods, bags and foods
• Kailash permit and visa fee; Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
• Nepalese; Hindi/English Speaking Guides and Chinese/ Tibetan Guides
• Oxygen cylinder for group
• Portable / Individual Oxygen cylinder
• Dry Fruits & Glucose
• Travel Insurance for Indian passport holders
• 01 Down Jacket (Returnable basis)
• 01 Backpack bag, 01 Duffle Bag and 01 Monkey cap
• Yatra Completion Certificate

Cost Exclude

• Extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
• Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
• Early arrival Nepal in returning from Kailash; Tibet side stay not adjustable in Nepal side.
• Expenses of Personal nature
• Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with valid reason
• Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
• Tipping to staffs, Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
• Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa fee if require
• Horse/Pony During Kailash Parikrama
• Any rates increase by Tibet / China in last moment after making booking.

Bank Details

ICICI Bank Ltd.
Account Name : VISITS KAILASH
A/C no. : 629705016875
IFSC Code : ICIC0006297
Swift Code :ICICINBBCTS
Bank Address : C24-25,. Acharya Niketen, Mayur Vihar Phase-1; PIN-110091

Room Type :

Kathmandu - 3 Star Hotel Moon Light / Tibet / Mahadev / Similar Kathmandu on Twin Sharing

Dhunche or Shyabru - Dormitory (Guest house) Based on multiple sharing

Koyirong - Multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Guest house)

Saga - 3 Star Hotel Saga / Similar Based on multiple sharing with Attached bath room.

Mansarovar(Tibet) - Multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Mud Guest house)