| Trip Facts | |
|---|---|
| Destination | Tibet |
| Trip Duration | 13 Nights /14 Days |
| Travel Type | Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) by Overland |
| Starting point | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Finishing point | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Mt. Kailash Height | 6,638 meters from sea level |
| Highest point on trek | Dolmala Pass (5,600 meters) |
| Kathmandu Arrival Date: 2025 | AUG: 20th SEP: 1st (Full moon) & 10th. |
Introduction
Kailash Mansarovar yatra by overland start from kathmandu, you will travel by road throughout the journey.
Mount Kailash isn’t only a mountain, it is a symbol of belief & faith among four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Bon. The mountain lies near lake Manasarovar and lake Rakshastal. It is the source of four major holy rivers in Asia: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra and Karnali. People who aren't able to perform a holy bath at Lake Manasarovar go into above rivers with the same belief and faith.
Mansarovar is another holy place which lies north of Mt. Kailash. Like Mt. Kailash also has its own religious value among some religions. They have their own beliefs and faith aboutKailash Mansarovar Yatraas per their devotional texts.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
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: Tibet / Holiday inn Express / Similar Altitude: 1400m,
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: Tibet / Holiday inn Express / Similar Altitude: 1400m,
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu – Kodari (120 Km / 4 Hr drive).
After breakfast drive to Kodari by bus. The drive to Kodari is not long in distance but the road and traffic conditions can make it tiring and time taking. Upon reaching Kodari stay in a lodge/guesthouse. Dinner and stay at the guesthouse.
Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Distance covered: 100kms,
Altitude : 1760 m ,
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Drive Kodari – Nyalam ( 55 Km / 1 hrs)
After breakfast- 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 Nyalam (55 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 Nyalam. On arrival, check into room and take rest for today. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse at Nyalam in dormitory style.
Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Altitude: 3750 m,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Free day at Nyalam 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 walking at Nayalam 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: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Altitude: 3750 m,
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Nyalam – Saga (235 KM / 4-5Hrs.)
After on enjoyable drive through the mountains terrain and then the plains provides us a marvelous . The yearlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputtra 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 guest house.
Hotel: Hotel Saga
Drive: 235 Km (4 – 5 Hrs. Drive).
Altitude: 4640 m
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Saga – Lake Manasarovar Via New Dongba (390Km / 9 hrs drive)
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 County. You will have very good opportunity to see 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08: Drive to Darchen
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
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 “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 Parwat 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 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 Mud Guest House .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,
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Mud Guest House.
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: Saga / Guest House-Multiple Sharing; 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: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Drive: 6/7 Hrs. Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Nyalam – 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 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: Tibet/ Holiday inn Express /Similar Distance: 174 kms,
Altitude: 1400 m,
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
Note: –
- Passport must be valid for six month from the date of departure.
- Age Limit for Yatra 10 – 70 Years (for Indians at the time of entering Tibet Should not Above 70 Yrs) . Foreigners above 70 yrs allow travel.
- 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)
- For Indian Passport Holders- Original Passport required 7 – 8 working Days
prior to travel date at Delhi office.
- Keep your return ticket open, sometime due to bad weather condition return journey can be delay. Issue Insured Air Tkts for Date change & Cancellation
- Foreigners / NRI : Original passport require Min. 3 working days prior to travel date in Kathmandu for Visa purpose
Cost Table
| Cost - Based on Present Tibet Entrance Fee: INR 2,25,000/- Per Person |
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| Booking Amount: INR 25,000/- Per Person |
| Inclusive of Taxes |
Booking Amount: $500 USD Per Person
What's Included & Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
Trip Inclusions
- 3 Night accommodation at Kathmandu on 3 star hotel on Twin Sharing basis As per itinerary.
- 1 night at Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure
- 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.
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu city
- Kathmandu – China Border (Timure ) – Kathmandu by Bus.
- Chinese visa Fee
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet Side by Luxury A/C Coach /VAN
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our Itinerary
- Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
- Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
- One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, & Escort for airport pick up & drop off
- Kailash Yatra completion certificate.
- All Taxes
Trip Exclusions
- Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
- Entrance fee of Monuments at Kathmandu
- Nepal re-entry Visa fee for NRIs
- Urgent visa fee if require
- Any GOVT. TAXES / VAT INCREASED BY GOVT.
- To Visit Ashtapad
- Tips for guide & driver and Personal expenses
- Horse riding (Around 3800 Yuan As per the year 2024 –Negotiable at the time of Booking ) during the Parikrama
- Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
- Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
- Addition cost due to any political disturbances
- Last Moment if Tibet Entrée fee / Chinese Visa fee increase after making booking.
- Extra accommodation charges if delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
- Extra Night Stay Due to Bad Weather if flight or Heli not operational.
- 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).
Travel Insurance
It is strictly advisable and is mandatory to carry a valid Travel Insurance covering the Kailash region. Our trip does not include the price for travel insurance and it is the sole responsibility of the pilgrim/traveller to ensure that he/she is adequately ensured for the full duration of the trip.
Clothing
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian woman Pilgrims strictly advisable no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult or impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though good quality is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woollen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woollen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woollen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with you
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘namkeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sunglasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sunblock or sunscreen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit .Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimating to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigours of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500 ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness
As you are travelling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kayrong (2700m) before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide a Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. Yuan 1 = 13 INR. approx. Money can be exchanged at the Nepal Tibet Border. Re-exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at the border itself before re-entering Nepal.
Risks and Liability
Kailash Om Yatra and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Kailash Om Yatra and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
If you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
