Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Tour From Kathmandu
Holy Mount Kailash overland Tour via Kyrung is the one of the easiest and economic journey to Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Lake which start from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. This yatra generally cover, Pilgrimage tour to Nepal covering Holy Pashupatinath temple before proceeding to Timure Border by surface. Yatries even can make their yatyra comfortable by using Helicpter from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi / Timure with extra cost USD 1500 for one way helicopter journey.
Holy Mount Kailash overland Tour via Kyrung is the one of the easiest and economic journey to Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Lake which start from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. This yatra generally cover, Pilgrimage tour to Nepal covering Holy Pashupatinath temple before proceeding to Timure Border by surface. Yatries even can make their yatyra comfortable by using Helicpter from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi / Timure with extra cost USD 1500 for one way helicopter journey. From border onwards we will pass through Kyrung, Saga, Paryang before reaching to Holy Mansarovar lake. After puja Hawan, tarpan and personal purification at Holy Mansarovar Lake, we further advance our yatra with Holy Mount Kailash Parikrama via Darchen, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. After completion of Holy Mount Kailash Yatra we will perform puja and Holy water offering in Lord Pashupatinath Temple Ant Holidays Pvt Ltd invite all the lord Shiva Devotees to join this overland Yatra via Kathmandu and Kyrung during next yatra season from May to September 2025.
Detailed Itinerary
01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuban International airport, Kathmandu (1,350 M), meet and welcome by our office representative & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
02
PREPARATION & HALF DAY KATHMANDU PILGRIMAGE SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast leave for Pilgrimage site & UNISCO Heriatge tour such as Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swoyabhunath or Kathmandu Durbar square and Budhanilakanth temple. Return to hotel, lunch, briefing about the yatra and preparation for yatra. Overnight stay at hotel.
03
PREPARATION & RECHECK DOCUMENTATION
After breakfast detail briefing about the day to day journey by our trip organizer and preparation for yatra such as checking all the gears and equipment as well as legal documents. After lunch time for relaxation or you can do extra excursion. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
04
DRIVE TO Nylam (60 Kms, 4 hour drive)
After breakfast and complete Nepal side immigration formalities and walk approx 15 minutes to cross Nepal/ China Friendship Bridge. Complete all China side immigration formalities & walk further ahead & get introduced with your Chinese guide / coach drivers. After introduction, proceeds the journey to Nylam (80. Km, 3-hour drive, 3750 M). Arrive in Kyrung and overnight stay at hotel.
05
DRIVE TO SAGA (105 Kms, 4,640 meter, 4/5 hours drive)
After breakfast drive to Saga (4,640 meter, 105 km, 4/5 hours drive). Enjoy the beautiful landscape, scenic water fall and holy Bhrahmaputra River en route. After approx.4/5 hours 'drive you will reach to Saga (4,640 M). Arrive in Saga and overnight stay at hotel.
06
DRIVE TO PARYANG / NEW DONGPA
After breakfast, drive to Paryang (205 Km, 3 hours drive). Full day acclimatization at Paryang or New Dongpa. Overnight stay at hotel.
07
DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR
After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 250 Km, 3/4 hours drive). Arrive Mansarovar, take a holy bath, perform Puja, hawan, and Devtarpan etc. (self). Freshly cooked meals will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
08
DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR /DARCHEN
Drive to Mansarovar (205 Kms, 2 hours' drive), Perform Holy bath, Pooja, Hawan, Tarpan etc at the edge of Holy Mansarovar. Freshly cooked meal will be served at the lake Mansarovar. Late afternoon drove to Darchen (30 km, 1 hour drive). Or if yatries are stayed at Mansarovar, drive to Darchen (4,664 M, 1 hour drive, 30 Kms) en-route visit to Chuigumpa hot spring will be organized. Finally arrive in Darchen and overnight stay at hotel.
09
DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK
With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole the first prostration point-an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Meet your porters/ pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 M, 10 km, 5/6 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
10
HOLY TREK TO ZUTHULPUK
Continue Parikrama over Droma La Pass (5,585 M) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at camp/ guesthouse.
11
HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO PARYANG/SAGA
Last and final day Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 M, 14 km, 3-4 hrs. trek) and drive to Paryang. (250 KM, 3 hours, drive 4,464 M) or Saga (4,640 meter, 550 km, 7/8 hours' drive). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Overnight stay at hotel.
12
DRIVE FROM PARYANG TO Nyalam (380 Kms, 7 hours' drive)
Drive to Kyrung (2,700 M, 310 km, 5/6 hour drive). Arrive Kyrung city and check into hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
13
DRIVE TO KATHMANDU
Breakfast and drive to Nepal / china border (35 kms, 30 Mins drive). Complete the China side immigration formalities and cross the bridge and complete Nepal side Immigration formalities. After completion of immigration formalities, you will be picked up and drive to Kathmandu (160 Km, 7 hours' drive). Arrive Kathmandu and check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu.
14
PUJA AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE & DEPARTURE.
Breakfast followed with certificate distribution ceremony and proceed to Pashupatinath Temple for Holy water offering. Return to hotel and free time until your departure transfer to the International airport for your onward flight.
Included in Your Trek Package:
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer by private vehicles.
- Three night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3/4/5 star hotels as per the package category.
- Eight nights’ accommodation in Tibet/ China using hotel /guesthouse / camping with all meals. (Twin share accommodation at Kyrung, Saga. New Dongpa and Darchen during no moon time and 3-4 beaded accommodation during full moon time. Dormitory/Camp accommodation at Mansarovar , Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk.)
- 1 Night stay at Syabrubesi / Timure ( Ghattekulo).
- All land transfer from Kathmandu-Kyrung-Kathmandu.
- Fully Trained Nepali staffs.
- Fully trained Sherpa team.
- Professional government license holder English speaking tour guide in Tibet.
- Three time a day meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on the yatra.
- Mineral & boiled water, Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as per the requirements.
- Tibet Visa & Permit Fee and Necessary Border charges.
- Ground transfers in Tibet on Deluxe Coach.
- Required trekking equipment such as Duffle Bag, Gortex Jackets,Down Jacket, Cap ,Backpack, Rain coat( Pancho), Monkey cap & duffel bag for free or returnable.
- First aid kit and Medicine for emergency use.
- Yatra Completion Certificate.
- Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities for Nepali staffs during the trip.
- All types of rescue arrangements.
- All kind of local and government TAX etc.
What’s Not Included:
- Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations.
- International airfares and Visa fees.
- Horse(s) & Porter(s) for personal use.
- Tips for the trekking, tour staffs & driver.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking-tour equipment, SIM Card etc.
- Cost raised by unpredictable cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
- Others expenses which are not mentioned above in PRICE INCLUDES section.
Packing List
Clothing requirement may vary as per the yatra duration. On the basis of 14 days Overland Yatra, the following clothing are suggested:
- 4/5 Pairs of Thermal ware
- Enough undergarment and warm soak
- 4 pair of outer clothing
- Hand Gloves
- Light Jackets & Sweeter
- Muffler and sandal
- Comfortable Shoes with water resistant
- Hand Towel
- Enough Soaks ( Thick Woolen socks for Parikrama)
- Other clothing including night clothing as per the personal need and preference
General Essentials:
- Torch Light with battery
- Multivitamin Tablets
- Sun protection cream with 50 PH
- Regular medicine that are being used
- Wet and dry tissues
- Dry fruits and energy bars
- Vicks or Amritanjan
- Dark Sun Glasses
- Body Lotion
- Water bottle – 2 bottles of 1 litre each
What we offer:
- Feather Down jacket with up to -10 cold resistance
- Back Pack for valuable and general essential
- Duffel bag for personal clothing
- Walking Stick for the 3 days Parikrama
- Wind cheer or Puncho to cover cold wind and rain during parikrama
- Monkey Cap
- First Aid Box for general medicine
- 3 Times a day freshly cooked meal
- Boiled and mineral water.
What’s Not Included:
- International flights
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal trekking gear and clothing
Booking Procedure:
- For the booking of Mt Kailash or any other Tibet / China Tour the following document and payment must reach to us.
- Minimum Booking Charge- Indian National INR 25,000/- & NRI/ Foreigner US$ 500.00.( The booking charge may be higher than minimum booking charge which may varies as per yatra types )
- Properly filled booking form with duly signed (given below).
- Clear passport copy with minimum 6 months validity.
- 2 copies of passport sized colour photographs.
Age Limit:
- The Yatri should be below 69 year and 11 month before entering to Tibet (Xizang).
Doctor certificate:
- As per the contract Term with CIPSC/ FEC, family doctor approval (Certificate) with.
- Fit to Travel’ status is required to travel Mount Kailash which may be asked with the clients to apply permit or while entering to China, at the immigration.
Cancellation:
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing; verbal cancellation will not be accepted. There is no refund for services not used. In case of any cancellation the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the following cancellation rules will be applicable on the balance amount payable.
- Before 21 days- as per the non-refundable booking charge Minimum USD 500.00 for foreign nationals and INR 25,000 for Indian nationals and above as applicable.
- Within 15 days period from tour departure date: 50% cancellation charges.
- Within 7 days and less periods from the date of departure: 75% cancellation charges.
- The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulation of China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), CIPSC and Foreign Exchange Center (FEC)), China
Safety Clothing and Equipment:
- Feather Down jacket with up to -10 cold resistance
- Back Pack for valuable and general essential
- Duffel bag for personal clothing
- Walking Stick for the 3 days Parikrama (KORA)
- Wind cheer or Puncho to cover cold wind and rain during parikrama
- Monkey Cap
- First Aid Box for general medicine
- Oxy Meter (To check oxygen level and pulse level). Team leader will avail the services as per the requirement
- Sugar Level Checking Machine. Team leader will avail the services as per the requirement
- First Aid Kit set (with all the essential medicine including thermometer
- Oxygen cylinder/ pillow with instrument.
- Insurance: Full travel insurance covering medicine, Helicopter evacuation (if in case of emergency), loss of personal belongings, postponed/ pre-pond expenses of inward and outward flight and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.
Documents Required:
- Scan copy of passport with minimum 6 month validity from the date of entry.
- Doctor FIT to Travel certificate.
FAQ
From our past clients on similar treks.
It’s considered an intermediate trek. A good fitness level and mental preparation are key, but with a proper itinerary and support, most people can complete it.
Everest Base Camp sits at 5,364 meters (17,598 feet).
Our itinerary is designed to allow proper acclimatization, and our guides are trained to monitor for symptoms. In emergencies, we will arrange safe descent and medical support.
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation coverage is mandatory.
We welcome solo trekkers and will match you with a group if you prefer shared experience.
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) are ideal for weather, visibility, and trail conditions.
Yes. We handle all required trekking permits for Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Rural Municipality.
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