Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Muktinath via Lhasa

Duration: 
17 nights/18 days
Altitude: 
5,650m/18,532ft
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Holiday Style: 
Pilgrimage
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu, Nepal

Holiday Overview

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Muktinath via Lhasa

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a highly revered pilgrimage that holds immense significance for adherents of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religions. It is believed that even a mere glimpse of Mount Kailash can absolve all sins committed in a lifetime, while a ritualistic bathing in the sacred Manasarovar Lake purifies the mind and body.

For Hindus, the Mount Kailash is the epitome of pilgrimage, known as Parabrahma Kshetra, and revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, where he resides with his family and Shivaganas. The majestic mountain is venerated as Mount Sumeru or Meru, the center of the universe. Buddhists also hold the Mount Kailash in deep reverence, worshipping it as Kang Rinpoche, the abode of Chakrasambhara, the god of eternal bliss. The Kailash-Manasarovar area is home to eight significant Buddhist monasteries, including Chhu Monastery, situated on the western shores of Lake Manasarovar, which is believed to have been sanctified by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava).

Jain followers hold the Mount Kailash in a special esteem, as it is believed that their first Tirthankara Rishavdev attained Kaivalya (Nirvana) in the Astapada mountain area, located near the Mount Kailash.

Similarly, the Bon practitioners, an indigenous faith of Tibet, regard the Mount Kailash as the place where their ancestors descended from heaven and settled in the Khyunglung area called the Garuda Valley. Apart from its religious significance, the Mount Kailash also attracts adventure enthusiasts seeking serene tranquility and breathtaking natural beauty.

The Kailash-Manasarovar Mandala is also home to several other sacred sites, such as Rakshasa Tal (also known as Skanda Sagar), Mount Gurlamandhata, Tirthapuri (also known as Adi Badrinath), Asthapada, Yamadwara, Saptarshi Cave, Gauri Kunda, Dolma La, Charansparsa Sthal, Nandi, Atmalingam, Dirraphuk, and Zutholphuk, each holding religious and spiritual significance.

Furthermore, the Kailash-Manasarovar Mandala is considered the origin place of four holy rivers of the Indian subcontinent - Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus, and Karnali.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Muktinath offers ample opportunity to visit Muktinath Temple, the Temple of Salvation. Muktinath is one of the very important pilgrimage sites for the Hindu and Buddhist adherents who revere the sacred site as the place of Moksha (Salvation).  The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is considered as one of the 108 divine orders. The temple has been glorified in various Hindu scriptures. The belief holds that seeing Muktinath frees one from sin liberate one from the cycle of rebirth and death. Within the Muktinath premises, there is a perpetual eternal flame which symbolizes the eternal presence of Lord Brahman. The pilgrimage to Muktinath also allows to take a ritualistic bath in 108 waterspouts, Dharma Kunda and Pap Kunda. The journey also offers an opportunity to find Saligrama in the Kaligandaki River.

Shree Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lhasa offers ample opportunity to explore major attractions of Lhasa likes of the fabled Potala Palace, the winter Palace of successive Dalai Lamas, Jokhang Temple, the center of Tibetan history, culture and Buddhism and Sera Monastery, where monks perform live debate.

Overland journey to Manasarovar itself is beautiful and mesmerizing as we drive pass beautiful lakes, picturesque pasturelands, hanging glaciers and Tibetan nomadic settlements. One gets enough time to get acclimatized before reaching Manasarovar.

The trip begins with an arrival in Kathmandu, the city of God and Goddesses and continues with a flight to Pokhara, the city of natural beauty and serenity. On the very next morning, the journey to Muktinath begins with a scenic flight to Jomsom offering magnificent views of mighty Himalayas including mythical mountain Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I.  After Darshan of Muktinath, one will return to Kathmandu and join with other fellow Kailash Yatris for the Kailash Yatra.

Arrival, Preparation, and Sightseeing in Kathmandu:

Welcome to Kathmandu, the land of lord Pashupatinath. We will receive you at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer you to a 5-star hotel. In Kathmandu, we spend the initial four days visiting World Heritage Sites and sacred temples including Budhanilkanth and Doleshwor. During this time, we spare moments to make final preparations for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, attend detailed briefings, and perform Pashupatinath darshan and Rudrabishek before embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

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Yatra Highlights:

  • Darshan of Muktinath, the temple of salvation
  • Perform Tarpan at Kagbeni, the confluence of holy Kaligandaki River and Krishna Gandaki
  • Explore major attractions of the Pokhara
  • Pashupatinath, Doleshwor Mahadev and Jalnarayan Darshan
  • Havan at Pashupatinath
  • Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang temple
  • Experience Tibetan history, culture and traditional lifestyle
  • Picturesque landscape
  • Full Parikrama of Kailash
  • Lingashworupa Darshan of Kailash from Driraphuk
  • Darshan of Nandi, Ashtapada, Gurlamandhata, Hanuman Sagar, Atmalinga, Gaurikunda, Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal
  • Visit Tirthapuri (Adi Badrinath) and Yamadwara
  • Pure vegetarian meals during the entire Yatra
  • 5 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on full board basis

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Muktinath via Lhasa

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Holiday Summary

Day 1:               Arrival in Kathmandu, vis application, Pashupati Darshan and Sightseeing

Day 2:                Visit Doleshwor Mahadev temple, visit Patan and fly to Pokhara

Days 3-4:          Muktinath Darshan and return to Kathmandu

Day 5:                Havan, Puja and Darshan of Pashupatinath

Days 6-7:           Drive to Nepal-Tibet Border and Enter Kerung, Tibet

Days 8-15:        On the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Days 16-17:     Return to Kathmandu

Day 18:              Departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 45 minutes )
Duration: 
45 minutes
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Visit Kailash representative welcomes you with a flower garland, Sagun, and drinking water in Kathmandu airport then immediate transfer to the hotel. He / She will deliver a short briefing on immediate and further arrangements. Check in to the hotel, yatra briefing.
2
Fly to Pokhara, Sightseeing
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 35 minutes Flight )
Duration: 
35 minutes Flight
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Morning guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Visit Patan Durbar Square and Budhanilkantha temple. After lunch, fly to Pokhara and check in to the hotel. Evening, explore around.
3
Fly to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath
( Altitude: 2800m, Duration: 20 minutes flight and 22 km drive )
Duration: 
20 minutes flight and 22 km drive
Altitude: 
2800m
Destination: 
Jomsom
Fly to Jomsom by the regular morning flight, drive to Ranipauwa, and then a 30-minute uphill trek to Muktinath temple. Darshan, holy bathing, Puja, and meditation at the temple, and visit Jwalamai temple. Lunch at Ranipauwa and drive back to Jomsom. On the way, visit Kagbeni, the holy confluence of the Kaligandaki and Muktinath rivers. Kagbeni is very famous for performing ablution and Shradha or offering Tarpana to the departed souls. Overnight in a hotel in Jomsom.
4
Fly to Pokhara and sightseeing
( Altitude: 800m, Duration: 20 minutes Flight )
Duration: 
20 minutes Flight
Altitude: 
800m
Destination: 
Pokhara
Early in the morning, fly to Pokhara and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, guided sightseeing to the major highlights of Pokhara including Devis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, and boating at Fewa Lake. Explores around in the evening.
5
Fly to Kathmandu and sightseeing
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 35 minutes Flight )
Duration: 
35 minutes Flight
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Early morning cable car ride to Sarangkot for sunrise and panoramic mountain view of the Himalayas (Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), II, III, IV, Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Neelgiri (7061), and Lamjung Himal. Return back to the hotel for breakfast and then fly to Kathmandu. Up on arrival in Kathmandu, visit Doleshwor temple, the head of Kedarnath. Check-in to the hotel, and meet with other Kailash Yatries.
6
Pashupatinath Darshan (Havana, Puja)
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Early morning Pashupatinath darshan and participate at the Rudrabishek performed by 11 Vedic pandits from Gurukulam. In the afternoon, you will have free time for packing and last-minute shopping if any.
7
Drive to Timure
( Altitude: 2300m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
2300m
Destination: 
Timure
After breakfast, we will drive to Timure, the border village on the Nepalese side. It takes 7-8 hours to reach Timure by tourist coach. The road traverses the Mahabharata mountain range and follows the bank of Uttar Ganga. The road is prone to landslides during the monsoon. We will have a lunch break on the way after driving halfway through. We will spend overnight in a local hotel with all meals inclusive.
8
Drive to Kerung
( Altitude: 2800m, Duration: 5 hours )
Duration: 
5 hours
Altitude: 
2800m
Destination: 
Kerung
After breakfast, we will perform border formalities on the Nepal and Tibet sides and drive to Kerung. The vehicular journey is comfortable, smooth, and scenic as we will drive past beautiful waterfalls and mountains. We will have a good rest after lunch at Kerung and spend overnight in a hotel. All meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.
9
Drive to Saga
( Altitude: 4500m, Duration: 5 hours )
Duration: 
5 hours
Altitude: 
4500m
Destination: 
Saga
Soon after breakfast, we will start driving to Saga, the final destination of the day. Soon after leaving Kerung, we will enter into Tibetan Plateau and experience true Tibetan culture and nature. We will drive through some of the highest passes above 5,000m and enjoy views of Mount Shishapangma (8,027m) and turquoise Pigutso Lake. We will spend overnight in a hotel.
10
Acclimatization day at Saga
Altitude: 
4500m
Destination: 
Saga
After breakfast, we will explore the bank of the Brahmaputra river.
11
Drive to holy Manasarovar Lake
( Altitude: 4588m, Duration: 10 hours )
Duration: 
10 hours
Altitude: 
4588m
Destination: 
Manasarovar
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manasarovar. Today is the first Darshan of holy Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake from Horre Pass. We will perform prayer on our first darshan and start Parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by eco-tourist bus. Stay overnight in a guesthouse at Chiu Gompa. Today, the accommodation is beyond basic but it is a lifetime experience to spend overnight right next to the holy lake.
12
Havana and ritual bathe at Manasarovar & drive to Tirthapuri, onto Darchen
( Altitude: 4700m, Duration: 5 hours )
Duration: 
5 hours
Altitude: 
4700m
Destination: 
Darchen
Morning we will perform Havana and Puja and take a holy ritual bathing in the Manasarovar Lake. Afternoon, drive to Tirthapuri also known as Adi Badrinath, situated at the bank of the Sutlej River, explore its major attractions, and drive to Darchen- the base camp of Kailash. This is a close view of Mt. Kailash, the south face. Overnight in a hotel.
13
Parikrama starts: - Trek to Diraphuk
( Altitude: 4900m, Duration: Ascend 200m, distance 8km by bus & 12km trek, total 20km )
Duration: 
Ascend 200m, distance 8km by bus & 12km trek, total 20km
Altitude: 
4900m
Destination: 
Diraphuk
Drive to Tharboche, which is an important PowerPoint for Tantric. Here you will have a Darshan of the West face of Kailash, the Mahakala form, and then trek to Diraphuk. Darshan of an amazingly close view of the North face of Kailash, the Linga form, is nothing less than divine from here. Stay overnight in a guesthouse at Diraphuk.
14
Charan Sparsha Day
( Altitude: 4900m, Duration: Ascend 400m & descend 400m, 10km up and down trek )
Duration: 
Ascend 400m & descend 400m, 10km up and down trek
Altitude: 
4900m
Destination: 
Diraphuk
After breakfast trek to Kailash glacier for Charan Sparsha, literally touching the feet of lord Shiva/Kailash. Chance for closest Darshan of Mt. Kailash. Trek back to Diraphuk, overnight in the same guesthouse.
15
Cross Dolma pass (5,650m) and trek to Zuthulphuk Gompa
( Altitude: 4850m, Duration: Ascend 800m & descend 850m, 22km on trek )
Duration: 
Ascend 800m & descend 850m, 22km on trek
Altitude: 
4850m
Destination: 
Zuthulphuk
Today is the hardest day of the Parikrama. So, we will start early in the morning. We will reach the Dolma Pass after 4-5 hours of trek or 2-3 hours by horse. After having the Darshan of Gauri Kunda near Dolma La, we will trek steep down to Sabje Zuthuk, the Buddha footprint where we will have our lunch. After lunch, continue trek down (or one can use a horse) to Zuthulphuk Gompa, where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse.
16
Parikrama ends: - Trek to Tangsar and drive to Saga via Darchen
( Altitude: 4500m, Duration: 6km on trek, 4km by drive, total 10km )
Duration: 
6km on trek, 4km by drive, total 10km
Altitude: 
4500m
Destination: 
Saga
Trek to Tangsar and drive to Darchen, where we will have lunch. And then, drive to Saga.
17
Drive to Dhunche
( Altitude: 2020m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
2020m
Destination: 
Dhunche
After early breakfast, drive to Kerung, then on to the Nepal-Tibet border. After the immigration formalities are done, drive to Dhunche.
18
Drive to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, and check in to the hotel. Evening Yatra Certificate ceremony and Pashupati Aarati.
19
Kailash Yatra Ends, Trip concludes (Return to home)
Visit Kailash will provide a private vehicle for the airport drop.

What's Included

  • All ground transports including airport pickup and transfer in Nepal and Tibet
  • 5-star category hotel accommodations in Kathmandu as per the itinerary
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu as per itinerary with entrance fees
  • Tibet Travel Permit and Visa
  • Kathmandu-Lhasa flight fare
  • Hotel accommodation in Lhasa, Lhatse, Paryang, Timure, Kerung, Saga, Darchen, and basic guesthouse accommodations in the other places of Tibet as per itinerary
  • Pure vegetarian meals (Breakfast, lunch, tea-coffee and snacks, dinners) every day as per itinerary from our own kitchen
  • Travel by tourist coach in Tibet with a supporting truck & medical emergency jeep
  • Knowledgeable guide and supporting staff
  • Personal cure, high altitude support, and first-aid medical kit
  • Travel duffel bag, rain poncho, water bottle holder, stationery, portable toilet, etc.
  • Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, portable toilets, and all necessary kitchen equipment.
  • Oxygen cylinders with other tools, oxy-pulse meter, etc.
  • Yaks to carry all supplies during Parikrama
  • Service of experienced and knowledgeable tour manager and well-trained support team from Nepal and Tibet
  • First-aid medical, high-altitude support and assistance to senior citizen

What's not Included

  • International flight fares and Nepal Visa fee
  • Extra night hotel in Kathmandu in case the trip gets shortened/canceled due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances
  • Medical and Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, e. g. bar bills, bottled drinks and Mineral Water, telephone bills, laundry service, etc.
  • Personal clothes and equipment
  • Horse for a personal ride during Kora (Parikrama)
  • Porter to carry personal handbag during Kora
  • Gratitude to the staff (TIPS) and offering / Dakshina at puja
  • Kerung (Nepal-Tibet border) to Kathmandu fly by helicopter (optional: USD 350 Per Person)
  • Any other costs not mentioned above in cost includes section

Holiday Extensions

The following extensions are available to add to your itinerary before the Kailash Trip

  • Day trip to Janakpur
  • Barahkshetra, Janakpur, Valmiki Ashram and Lumbini (4 Night/5 Day US$ 1,299)
  • Damodar Kunda Yatra by Helicopter
  • Gosaikunda Yatra by Helicopter
  • Everest Base Camp Extensions (1n/2d @ US$ 600)

     Aum Namah Shivaya! See you in the Himalaya.

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
18-May-25
4-Jun-25
BOOKING OPEN
US$ 4648 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4548 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)
1-Jun-25
18-Jun-25
BOOKING OPEN
US$ 4648 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4548 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)
15-Jun-25
2-Jul-25
BOOKING OPEN
US$ 4648 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4548 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)
17-Aug-25
3-Sep-25
BOOKING OPEN
US$ 4648 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4548 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)
14-Sep-25
1-Oct-25
BOOKING OPEN
US$ 4649 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4549 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)

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