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Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour
Travel Styles -
Active Adventures
Multiple Countries
Destination
Tibet
Duration
13 Days
Max. Altitude
16,138 ft./4920 m
Accommodation
Hotel and Lodge.
Grade
Moderate
Best Season
May to September
GroupSize
Any
Transportation
Flight / Private Vehicle
Overview
Tibet is situated on the Tibetan Plateau, north of the Himalayas, and is a part of China. The name "the roof of the world" refers to its lofty summit. Nepal and Tibet shares Everest. The capital, Lhasa, is home to the Jokhang Temple, Tibet's spiritual hub, which is adored by a golden figure of the young Buddha, and the mountaintop Potala Palace, which was previously the Dalai Lama's winter palace.
The purpose of the Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour is to accommodate pilgrims and tourists of all kinds. In addition to having religious importance, the location is aesthetically pleasing. The commanding vista of Mt. Kailash and the azure Manasarovar Lake adorns the remoteness of the Tibetan region. A top-notch service is provided by Global Holidays Adventure to satisfy your spiritual needs. Starting from Kathmandu, you go in a private vehicle along the Rasuwagadi boarder and cross the Nepal-Tibet boarder.
Mt. Kailas and Manasarovar Lakes are holy destinations for four different religions Hindus, Jain, Buddhist and Bon. For Hindus, it is the place where Lord Shiva is perpetually stays with his wife Parvati. It is believed that all sins are cleansed on the pilgrimage tour to Manasarovar. In Jainism, Lake Manasarovar is associated with the first Tirthankara, Rishabha. For Buddhist and Bons, the place is where their great Gurus meditated.
If you tour to Mount Kailash during the month of May, it gives you the opportunity to experience Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey you can truly call as once-in-a-lifetime.
When people visit these holy locations, they get a profound feeling of peace and quiet as well as a reminder of Lord Shiva's presence in their life. These holy sites are calm and incredibly beautiful, and they let people connect with Lord Shiva.
The pilgrimage around the summit, known as Kora in Tibetan culture and Parikrama in Hinduism, is an essential part of the trip to Mount Kailash. Devoted pilgrims may accomplish even the physically demanding route with proper preparation. The combination of amazing Tibetan culture and amazing landscapes filled with mountain is the highlight of the tour, apart from pilgrimage. Don’t forget the Nepal Pilgrimage tour, Festival Tour, Muktinath Tour, etc.
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Itinerary
Daily Schedule
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Day
1
Arrive at Kathmandu.
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Welcome to Nepal: You will be able to glimpse the magnificent Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks if the weather permits. The airport, located in the center of the city and the Kathmandu city has no sky scrapers, the landing views is different than any other airport in the world.
Meet and Greet: Our representative will meet you at the international terminal of the airport after passing through immigration and other formalities.
Transfer to Hotel: You will be driven to hotel on a private vehicle with our representative.
Hotel Check in: Rest and Relax
Evening: There will be small briefing about the trip and itinerary. Feel free to ask questions. You can do some small changes in the itinerary or add some activity, we can discuss.
Free time to explore Thamel and dinner.
Day
2
Kathmandu Sight Seeing Tour.
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Today, you will be visiting several popular cultural sites in Kathmandu valley that are recognized by UNESCO, as World Heritage Sites.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel and sightseeing
Swyambhunath stupa: Meaning self-born/self-existing. An ancient religious complex and stupa in Kathmandu, The stupa is also known as the "Monkey Temple"
Bashantapur Durbar Square: A historic royal square in central Kathmandu, showcasing medieval palaces, temples, and courtyards with intricate Newari architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Malla and Shah dynasties.
Afternoon:
Boudhanath: Boudhanath, one of the world's largest Buddhist stupas in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage center, symbolizing peace, enlightenment, and Nepal's rich spiritual heritage.
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu complex on the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is renowned for its architecture, religious significance, and traditional Hindu cremation ceremonies.
Evening: Back to Hotel, Rest and Relax.
Day
3
Drive to Rasuwagadi (Nepal—Tibet boarder).
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Drive duration: 8 hours approx. 154 km on mountain roads (it’s safe)
Morning: Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast we start to drive towards Nepal -Tibet boarder on the scenic road on a private vehicle.
Day
4
Drive to Kerung (2900m/9514ft.)
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at Hotel
Drive duration: 1.5 hour
After breakfast we start to drive to boarder about 10-15 minutes. We complete all the immigration formalities and meet our Tibetan guide on the other side. We stop at Kerung for acclimatization. Once we reach hotel we rest.
Evening: walk around the town.
Day
5
Drive from Kerung to Sanga (4600m/15093ft.)
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel.
Today we cross Lalung La Pass, which is about 5000m and witness the breath taking views of the Himalayas including Langtang, Shisapangma, Gaurishankar and more. You do cross the sacred Brahmaputra River known as YarlungTsangpo in Tibet. You will enjoy the scenic roads until we reach hotel. At Saga, we will spend the night at a lodge with hot showers.
Day
6
Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (4590m/15060ft.)
Accomodation:
Hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: breakfast at hotel.
The journey from Saga to Lake Mansarovar is a significant part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. We'll leave Saga and head west toward the Tibetan plateau. Along the route, we will traverse several rivers and high-altitude Mountains, including the 5,200-meter-high Mayum Pass and the Paiku Tso Lake. We could expect to encounter stunning vistas of wild landscapes, barren mountains, and expansive plains during the journey.
When we reach Lake Mansarovar, we will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the holy lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. On this auspicious and moment occasion, many pilgrims take a holy dip in the lake to atone for their sins.
Day
7
Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (4670m/15321ft.)
Accomodation:
Hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at Hotel
Today will be a unique and spiritual experience, trekking from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen gives visitors the opportunity to discover the region's cultural and religious significance while admiring breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountain range. The course traverses challenging terrain, high-altitude passes, and picturesque scenery. Darchen is the beginning of the Mount Kailash circumambulation, a significant pilgrimage for Jains, Buddhists, and Hindus. When we get to Darchen, we go to our accommodation.
Day
8
Darchen to Derapuk: First day of Parikrama (4890m/16045ft.)
Accomodation:
Lodge.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Our Parikrama to Kailash will begin. We go in a clockwise manner. The six-hour journey through a steep valley with red granite cliffs that has stunning view as a part of the trip. Before you reach Dirapuk, you will pass a bridge that leads to Chhuku Gompa, a monastery perched on a hill. A stunning view of Mount Kailash's north face can be seen from Dirapuk. Before starting your excursion the next day, you will spend the night in Dirapuk.
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you admiring Kailash and surrounding from Darchen.
Day
9
Derapuk to Zuthulphuk: Second day of Parikrama (4790m/15715ft.)
Accomodation:
Lodge.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: breakfast at lodge
At the Drolma-la Pass, we will climb 5,750 meters (19,910 ft.) above sea level. The pass is named Tara, after a female Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, and it is decorated with colorful prayer flags. After crossing the pass, you will descend down Zuthulpuk, which is home to the breathtaking Thugje Zinbu, also known as the Lake of Compassion, and a number of ancient meditation caves. The next day, you will continue your journey after spending the night at Zuthulpuk.
Trek 22 km (8–9 hours) from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and then on to Zuthulphuk. The walk up to 5700 feet makes this the most challenging part of the yatra.
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you admiring Kailash and surrounding from Darchen.
Day
10
Zuthulphuk to Saga via Manasarovar Lake: Third day of Parikrama (4950m/16240ft.)
Accomodation:
Lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: breakfast at lodge
3 hour approx. walk Parikrama comes to a close at Darchen. We return to Saga by way of Lake Mansarovar from Darchen.
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then rest of the people will join you at Darchen.
Day
11
Saga to Kerung
Accomodation:
Hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
We say goodbye to the Tibetan mountains as we make our way back to Kerung today after breakfast. We will arrive in Kerung, check into the hotel, and spend the night.
Day
12
Drive from Kerung to Kathmandu.
Accomodation:
Hotel
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast today, we head back to Kerung, bidding farewell to the Tibetan Himalayas. When we get to Kerung, we'll check into a hotel and stay the night.
Day
13
Final Departure.
Accomodation:
Lodge.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Transport:
Private Vehicle.
Morning: Breakfast at hotel.
One of our representative will drop you to international terminal of Kathmandu on your desired time according to your flight timing.
Availablity
Inclusions
- 03 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3-star hotel on a full-board basis.
- 01 night’s accommodation in Rasuwagadhi on a shared basis at a standard hotel.
- 08 nights’ accommodation in Tibet on a shared basis at guest houses.
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Tibet travel permit and visa fees.
- Kathmandu sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Kathmandu – Rasuwagadhi – Kathmandu travel by AC coach.
- All transportation in Tibet by AC luxury coach.
- English/Hindi-speaking Tibetan and Nepali guides.
- Supporting truck for carrying equipment.
- All necessary trekking and travel permit.
- Medical kit bag and oxygen cylinders for emergencies.
- Supporting staff, including cooks, Sherpas, and helpers.
- Kailash Manasarovar yatra certificate.
- One duffle bag and one backpack.
- Returnable down jacket.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Excludes
- International air tickets.
- Travel insurance, rescue, and evacuation services.
- Nepal entry visa fees for NRI participants.
- Horse and porter charges during Parikrama.
- Tips for guides, porters, drivers, and personal expenses.
- Additional hotel charges in Kathmandu for early return from Tibet.
- Costs due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances.
- Extra accommodation charges in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot, and Hilsa if flights are delayed or canceled due to bad weather or permit/visa delays from Tibet (ensure flight tickets are flexible for date changes).
- Visa splitting charges and extra transportation costs for early return from Yatra.
- 5% GST (not applicable for deposits made in a Nepalese bank).
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