Kailash Mansarovar Yatra – Via Lhasa

ॐ त्र्यं॑बकं यजामहे सु॒गन्धिं॑ पुष्टि॒वर्ध॑नम् ।
उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर् मु॑क्षीय॒ माऽमृता॑त् ।

Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushtti - Vardhanam
UrvaarukamIva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor - Mukssiiya Maamrtaat.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Via Lhasa - The Journey of a Lifetime

This amazing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Via Lhasa 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 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Via Lhasa trip will end with an unparalleled 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.

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal, OUR representative will be there at the Tribhuvan International airport to meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.

Meals: Dinner Only at Hotel
Hotel: Dusit Princes / The Everest / Equal

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Half Day Temple Tour

09:00 AM - After Breakfast (We will submit your passport at Chinese Embassy for Visa If Personal Appearance Require then your Visit to Embassy). Today Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwari Devi (Shakti Peeth), Jalnarayan Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hotel: Dusit Princes / The Everest / Equal

Day 03: Fly to Lhasa (3650 m/11972 ft)

Morning, Drive to the airport and fly to Lhasa, you will be received by our Tibetan guide at the airport and transfer to Lhasa with an exquisite drive of approx. 1 hour.

Stay: Hotel Gyanggen/ equal

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 3650 M

Day04: Sightseeing in Lhasa

After Breakfast Visit - Potala palace (UNESCO World Heritage), it’s located on the red mountain in the center of Lhasa, visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Markets.

Stay: Hotel Gyanggen/ equal

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Drive to Shigatse (3900m/12792ft) – 270 KM / 5-6 HRS

Morning after breakfast, the group will travel along Friendship Highway on the northern route reaching Shigatse (the second largest city of Tibet) by 5/6 hours drive.  Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery This monastery is the residence or official throne of Panchen Lama built in 1447.

Stay: Hotel Gesar / Equal

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will manage Chinese or western vegetarian foods in good available restaurant for lunch & dinner.

Altitude: 3900 M

Day 06: Drive to Saga – 450 KM / 7 HRS

After early breakfast, drive to Saga. You will pass some high passes and a landscape view of some towns and villages with lakes on the way.

Stay: Hotel Saga / Bramhaputra / Grand / Equal

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. (From Saga our Nepali cook and staff will prepare Indian veg meals.)

Altitude: 4400 MM

Day 07: Drive to Mansarovar Lake (370 KM/8 Hrs)

08:00 AM - Drive towards Manasarovar Lake (370 Km / 8 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water. 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.

Stay: Mud House

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: 4550 M

Day 08 (Trayodashi): Mansarovar to Darchen

Today Morning – Take holy bath and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake. Later Drive to Darchen (2 hrs) and Overnight at Darchen. (Optional: Ashtapad Visit) – Whoever is willing to do the Ashtapad visit (if permitted by the Chinese officials/army), can do by paying an additional cost of CNY 500 – 600 per person. (8-10 km / 30 min drive)

Hotel: Himalya/Mountain &   River Side/Equal with Attached bath room (Triple Share)

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

After breakfast drive towards YamaDwar via Darchen. Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also well known as an outer “Ashtapad”. 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 Parbat 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 USD 50 /INR 3000 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.

Meals: Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner

Stay: SisaPangma /White Gomba - Multiple Sharing,

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 CharanSparsh  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,

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner

Stay: Norpel /SisaPangma / Equal Multiple Sharing,

Altitude:  4760 M / 5700 M-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 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 Saga.  Stay in a Hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Saga /Bramhaputra/Grand

Drive: 8 - 9 Hrs

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Drive Saga to Nyalam (245Km / 4–5 Hrs. Drive)

After breakfast we begin our journey towards Nyalam. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, Driving on well-pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Nyalam for an overnight. Stay in a guest house

Hotel: Hotel Sisa pangma / equal

Drive: 4/5 Hrs. Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Nyalam –Kodari -Kathmandu (175 km / 6 – 7 hrs. drive)

After breakfast drive from Nyalam towards we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Nyalam, complete the re-entry formalities and Reach Nepal Side Kodari border then 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: Dusit Princes/ Everest /Simila
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu

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

Optional Tour

1. Muktinath Trip (4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS) LUXURY PKG Supplement Cost: INR 47000 / USD 850 Per Person – LUXURY HOTELS

2. Everest Mountain flight at Kathmandu @ INR 11000 /USD 270 Per Person.

3. 5 Seater Charter Heli Same day Muktinath Ex – Kathmandu@ USD 4900/-

Notes :

1. Passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure.

2. Age limit for Yatra: 10–70 years for Indians (year of birth should not be before 1956). Foreigners above 70 years are allowed to travel.

3. Recommendation for Indians: Please issue air tickets for Kathmandu as per the name on your Voter ID. You must carry the ORIGINAL Voter ID (with hologram) to fly to Kathmandu. Do not use an E-Voter ID card.

4. For Indian passport holders: Original passport is required 6–7 working days prior to the travel date at our Delhi office.

5. Keep your return ticket open, as the return journey may be delayed due to weather conditions. Issue insured air tickets for date changes and cancellations.

Foreign Nationals Visa Guidelines:-

If your country does not have a visa-free agreement with China: there are two options.

Option – 1. If you wish to obtain a Chinese Tourist Visa from your country.

• You have to obtain a Chinese Tourist Visa from your home country.
• Please send us a copy of your visa at least 40 days before your travel date.
• A Multiple Entry Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport or from your home country.
• We will arrange the necessary permits and other services, upon receipt of Chinese Tourist visa.

Option – 2. If you wish to obtain a Chinese Tourist Visa from Nepal:

• You have to obtain a Multiple Entry Nepal Tourist Visa and send us a copy at least 20 days before you arrive in Nepal.
• Your arrival in Kathmandu must be at least 4 working days before your travel date.
• Cost Supplement: USD 360 per person, inclusive of

✔ 3 nights stay in Kathmandu on twin-sharing basis.

✔ All meals

✔ China Tourist Visa fee.

COST: Based on present Tibet entry fee & Tibet permit charges, calculated at USD ROE @ 91.

Visa Surcharge for Foreigners (This applies to travelers whose countries are not eligible for visa – free entry to China / Tibet):

1. If Chinese Tourist Visa applying from Nepal then additional cost of USD 360 extra per person. This cost is inclusive of additional 3 nights stay in Kathmandu with all meals and visa fee, Else You can get Chinese Tourist Visa from your country & Multiple Entry Nepal Tourist Visa on Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

2. If you are obtaining a Chinese Tourist Visa from your home country, you must send us a copy of the Visa at least 40 days in advance to process the permit.

3. If you wish to obtain the Chinese Tourist Visa from Nepal, then you must send us a copy of your Multiple-Entry Nepal Tourist Visa at least 20 days before departure.

BOOKING AMOUNT:

1. Booking amount: INR 50,000 / USD 1000 per person

2. 2^nd Payment: INR 2,70,000 / USD 3000, per person 45 Days prior to Travel date.

3. Balance Amount: 10 Days before Travel Date or by Cash on Arrival at Kathmandu

Cost Includes

1. 3Nights accommodation at Kathmandu on 5 star Hotel on Twin Sharing
2. 2 Nights at Lhasa on 3 / 4 star Hotel
3. Tibet Side Accommodation in Hotel / Guest House with Attached Bathroom- Except
Mansarovar and Kailash Parikrma where Mud Guest Houses multiple Sharing Basis
& Common Toilet Available.
4. Half day Sightseeing of Kathmandu & Lhasa
5. Kathmandu – Lhasa flight tickets ,Entrance fees at Lhasa
6. Kodari - Kathmandu by Charter Heli/by Bus As per Choice with Cost Supplement
7. Tibet / Kailash Permit , All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
8. Transportation in Tibet Side by Luxury A/C Coach /VAN
9. Supporting truck to carry equipment
10. English speaking Tibetan guide
11. All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our Itinerary
12. Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers &Sherpas)
13. Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
14. One Duffle Bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, One Jacket
15. Kailash Yatra completion certificate.&All Taxes

Cost Exclude

1. Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
2. Entrance fee of Monuments at Kathmandu
3. Nepal re-entry Visa fee for NRIs
4. China VISA fee for foreign PP Holders
5. Any GOVT. Taxes / Vat increased by Govt. After making booking
6. To Visit Ashtapad
7. Tips for guide & driver and Personal expenses
8. Horse riding (Around 4000 Yuan As per the year 2025 )
9. Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
10. Air ticket Cancellation / Hotel Stay due to Delay in Permit / Visa
11. Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at
Kathmandu
12. Addition cost due to any political disturbances /Disaster
13. Last Moment if Tibet Entrée fee / Chinese Visa fee increase after making booking.
14. Extra accommodation charges if delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure
your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
15. If USD ROE Increased ( Tibet EntryCost calculated USD 1 = INR 91)
16. Difference between normal & urgent visa fees, if urgent visa is required.
17. Extra Night Stay Due to Bad Weather if flight or Heli not operational.
18. If pilgrims leave the group early from the Tibet side for non – disease reasons then
USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side – T.A.R.
Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation,
transportation charges will be extra)

Please note that any price increases after booking the package will be collected at the time of final payment.

Room Type:

Kathmandu: Dusit Princes/ The Everest /Equal on Twin Sharing;

Lhasa: Gyanggen/ 3-4 star –equal -Attached Bathroom

Shigatse: Hotel Gesar / equal – 3/4 Star -Attached Bathroom

Saga: Hotel Saga /Bramhaputra /Grand/equal in Saga - Attached Bathroom

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

Darchen: Hotel Himalya / Mountain & Water River / Equal Attached Bathroom