Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Drive in 2025 with Parikarma

Rs. 190000 per person

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 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.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Drive Dates:

May

06 May (Full Moon Date – 12 May)
21 May

June

05 June (Full Moon Date – 11 June)
18 June

July

04 July (Full Moon Date – 10 July)
23 May

August

03 August (Full Moon Date – 09 August)
13 August, 20 August

September

01 September (Full Moon Date – 07 Sept.)
10 Sept.

14 Days

All States

India

Spiritual

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Departure Time

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Casual. Comfortable Clothing
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Breakfast

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Dinner

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Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival

Your Arrival Time Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel. At. 06:00 PM: We will meet for a trip briefing about your tour program. If you are arriving late (after 4 PM) then we will have a briefing next morning at 09:00 AM. You can ask all your related questions during the trip briefing meeting. Note: The visa application procedure is to be completed in Delhi beforehand. We will ask you for the necessary documents to apply for the visa. Meal: Dinner Included. Hotel: Hotel Tibet or Similar (3 Star)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Optional Activity: Everest Mountain Flight at 06:30 AM from Kathmandu airport to Kathmandu airport, a 50 minutes flight which takes you for the aerial view of the Mt. Everest and several other mountains. (INR 10500 Per Person) At. 10:00 AM: After your breakfast at the hotel, you will participate in full-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Guhyeshwari Temple, Jal Narayan, Patan Durbar Square, and Banglamukhi Temple. Your transportation will arrive at the hotel to pick you up for sightseeing. Once your sightseeing completes we will drop you to the hotel. In the evening you can go shopping around the Thamel tourist market. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Hotel Tibet or Similar (3 Star)
Pashupatinath temple is the largest and holiest shrines for Hindus.This temple, situated on the bank of Bagmati river was built in the 5th century There are around 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas (shrines of Lord Shiva) and 12 Jyotirlinga (phallic shrines) to explore. No entrance fee is charged for SAARC nationals to enter the temple. Although only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The Jal Narayan Temple, also known as Budhanilkantha Temple, is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is around 8 km north of Kathmandu at the base of Shivapuri Hill. The temple is famous for its large, reclining statue of Lord Vishnu resting on a bed of stone serpents in a pool of water. The temple is religiously significant for both Hindus and Buddhists. Unlike other Hindu temples, Budhanilkantha is an open-air shrine offering a unique and serene atmosphere. Patan Durbar Square is 5 km southeast of Kathmandu. Major temples are Krishna Temple, Taleju Temple and Bhimsen Temple. Some places to explore there are Patan Museum, Mahaboudha, Kumbeshwor, Keshave Naryan, Vishwanath and Chyasin Dewal and Sundari Chowk. Baglamukhi is one of the famous temples of Devi (Goddess) in Kathmandu. The temple of Baglamukhi is situated in Patan (Lalitpur). There are various other small temples inside the Baglamukhi temple premises. People visit this temple mainly on Thursdays as it is considered as the day of Bhagwati.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure

At. 08:00 PM: After breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will start your drive towards Dhunche (98 KM/5 hrs) or Syabrubesi (118 KM/6 hrs) or Timure (124 KM/7 hours), where you can spend the night depending on how long it takes to get there. On the way to Trishuli bazar, you will stop for lunch at a highway restaurant before continuing your journey. The entire ride takes you along the Trishuli River, which offers stunning scenery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local Guest House.

Day 04: Drive to Kyirong. (2850 m)

At. 08:00 AM: After breakfast, first we need to complete the immigration process (the departure stamp) at the Nepal side in Timure. Then you will walk towards Rasuwagadhi (Nepal-China Border), which is about 1.7 KM from Timure. You need to settle some customs formalities in Nepal before crossing the border into China, where our Tibetan guide will meet you. The guide will assist you to complete the immigration formalities. Once the Chinese immigration process is over, start driving towards Kyirong. Kyirong is 40 KM from the border and takes around one and a half hours to reach. You will stay the night at the hotel in Kyirong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Distance covered: 41.7 KM. Altitude: 2850m.

Day 05: Kyirong Acclimatization

At. 08:00 AM: Have your breakfast at your hotel prepared by your kitchen crew. Today you can visit the attractions and markets around Kyirong and observe their day-to-day life. You can go outside and walk around, as it will help you adjust to walking at high altitude. Acclimatization is the process in which an individual adjusts to a change in its environment. As it's not compulsory, you can stay in the hotel and have some rest as well. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Altitude: 2850m

Day 06: Drive to Saga. (4500 m)

At. 07:30 AM: After breakfast, you will drive 155 kilometers from Kyirong to Saga, which will take around 3-4 hours. En route, you will have the opportunity to go to Ganesh Parbat and Lake Peiku Tso, then eventually cross the bridge built over the River Brahmaputra (also called Yarlung Tsangpo in Chinese) in Saga. You will stay the night at the hotel in Saga. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Distance covered: 155 KM. Altitude: 4500m.

Day 07: Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar. (4650 m)

At. 08:00 AM: Enjoy a delicious morning breakfast, and today you will drive towards the holy and beautiful Lake Mansarovar (4650 m). The distance from Saga to Mansarovar is about 450 KM and will take you around 8 to 9 hours. On the way, you will get a glimpse of Mount Kailash as well as the potent Rakshas Tal. Once you arrive at Mansarovar, you will take a rest at the guest house. You will stay the night at the guesthouse in Mansarovar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Guest House (very least facility available here). Distance covered: 450 KM. Altitude: 4650m.
Lake Mansarovar, also known as Mapam Yumtso in Tibetan,is one of the world’s highest altitude freshwater lakes and is located at an elevation of 4650 m. It is revered as a holy site of purity, attracting Hindu pilgrims across the world. It is revered as a sacred lake in Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon, and Jainism. According to Hindu mythology, bathing in the lake can cleanse one's sins and bring good luck. Rakshas Tal, which translates to Demon Lake, is another lake on the way to Kailash, side by side with Mansarovar Lake. The name Rakshastal translates to "Lake of the Rakshasas" in Sanskrit, referring to the demon-like creatures in Hindu mythology. The lake is associated with the demon king Ravana from the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to legend, Ravana performed penance here to appease Lord Shiva.

Day 08: Drive to Darchen. (4700 m)

Today you can perform Puja/Havan at the shore of Lake Manasarovar. After lunch, you will drive to Darchen, which is 35 KM from Mansarovar and takes around 1 and a half hours to drive. After reaching Darchen, you can rest your bags and relax. You can stroll around the small market in Darchen town in the late afternoon. Overnight at the guest house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Distance covered: 35 KM. Altitude: 4700m.
Darchen is a small village/town located at an altitude of 4700 m, which is a significant gateway to Kailash Yatra. It is the starting and ending point for the pilgrimage circumambulation (Kora) around Mount Kailash. The village itself is a small but important hub for pilgrims and travellers visiting the region. The vibrant market in this town hosts various restaurants serving basic Tibetan fare, hotels and guesthouses for accommodation, and shops selling supplies for the trek.

Day 09: Drive to Yama Dwara, Trek to Derapuk. (5050 m)

At. 07:00 AM: After having your breakfast, drive towards Yamadwar (Tarboche), which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Passing through the gate of Yamadwar is believed to remove your evil deed from the book of judgment, and you will get a place in heaven. Your next stop today will be at Derapuk, which will be about 10-12 KM from Yamadwar. It is one of the most exciting days of this yatra. You will walk along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky, which makes you feel the omnipotence of Lord Shiva with tons of blessings. As you walk on, time and again, the north face of Kailash Parbat will keep appearing. Overnight at the guest house at Derapuk. Note: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen till the group returns from Parikrama, with arrangements for accommodation and meals. Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local Guest House (we don’t have any choice here). Distance covered: 12 KM. Altitude: 5050m.
Yama Dwar, also known as Tarboche in Tibetan, is a gateway located near Mount Kailash. It literally translates to "Gateway of Death" as "Yam" refers to Yama, the Hindu God of Death, and "Dwar" means gate. It is considered an auspicious place and the main starting point for the spiritual circumambulation (parikrama) around Mount Kailash. Passing through the Yam Dwar signifies leaving behind worldly attachments and joining on a journey of spiritual purification.

Day 10: Trek to Zuthulpuk. (4800 m) (22 KM)

At. 07:00 AM: After breakfast, we trek to the east face of Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) and then descend gradually to Zuthulpuk (4800 m). By late afternoon, you will arrive in Zuthulpuk- the cave of miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here. Overnight at the guest house in Zuthulpuk. Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local Guest House (we don’t have any choice here) Distance covered: 22 KM. Altitude: 5600 M
Nandi Parbat is a mountain peak located near Mount Kailash in the Himalayas, with an altitude of It is considered a sacred place in Hinduism and is named after Nandi, the sacred bull who is the mount (vahan) of Lord Shiva. The mountain's shape is said to resemble that of a bull. It is also believed that Nandi, the bull, acts as a gatekeeper or intermediary between devotees and Lord Shiva. Gauri Kunda is a sacred lake located at the foot of Mount Kailash in Tibet at an altitude of approximately 5600 m. It is a revered place in Hinduism and Buddhism where Goddess Parvati used to bathe. It is believed that the waters of the kund are purified by her touch and thus possess immense spiritual power. It can be seen on the way down towards Zuthulpuk

Day 11: Zuthulpuk to Saga. (8 KM Trek and 470 KM Drive - 8 hrs)

At. 07:00 AM: Today you will walk about 8 KM and drive towards today's final destination, Saga. Have your breakfast and go to the ending point near Darchen, where you will meet our vehicle and drive to Darchen, merge with the group who didn’t go for parikrama, and then drive towards Saga together. The driving distance will be around 480 KM and take about 8–9 hours. As it will be a long drive today, once you reach the hotel, check-in and rest. You will stay the night at the hotel in Darchen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Distance covered: 480 KM. Altitude: 4500 m.

Day 12: Drive back to Kyirong. (2850M)

At. 09:00 AM: Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning. Today, you will return to Kyirong following the same route back, which will cover around 155 KM and takes about 2-3 hours. As you will reach there in the afternoon, you can take a rest or walk around the town and refresh yourself. You will stay the night at the hotel in Kyirong. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best). Distance covered: 155 KM. Altitude: 2850M.

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu. (1400 m) At. 07:00 AM:

Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning. Today, you will return back to Kathmandu. To reach the border, you will need approximately 1 hour of driving, covering 40 KM. Then, after completing the immigration formalities at both sides, start driving towards Kathmandu. The distance is the same 130 KM and takes 5-6 hours. Once you reach Kathmandu, you can check in and rest. As today is the last day here, in the evening, you can shop around the local market, Thamel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included. Hotel: Hotel Tibet or Similar (3 Star). Distance covered: 170 KM.

Day 14: Transfer to Airport

As you enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, the time to go back is already here. You can have some time of your own or add some additional activities until your flight time. Our company representative will escort you to the Kathmandu airport 3 hours before your flight. We hope you have enjoyed the holy tour and will be back for another tour in Nepal. Have a safe journey back! It will be our pleasure to be part of your journey if you want to extend your stay in Nepal. Meal: Breakfast Included

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Drive in 2025 with Parikarma