Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Via Lhasa

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

Holiday Overview

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Via Lhasa:

A Journey from the Holy City to the Sacred Mountain

Adherents of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon religion highly revere the Kailash Manasarovar, believing that it holds immense significance. They believe that Mount Kailash can absolve one of all sins committed in a lifetime with a mere glimpse, while a ritualistic bathing in the sacred Manasarovar Lake purifies the mind and body.

Kailash

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.

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.

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.

For More Information: https://youtube.com/@visitkailashtreks

Note: Subject to reconfirming with the flight schedule from Kathmandu to Lhasa 

Trip highlights:

  • Pashupatinath, Doleshwor Mahadev and Jalnarayan Darshan
  • Havan at Pashupatinath
  • Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
  • 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

Holiday Summary

Days 1-4:          Arrival in Kathmandu, visa application, Pashupati Darshan and Sightseeing

Days 5-6:           Arrival in Lhasa and explore major attractions of Lhasa

Days 7-14:        On the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Days 15-16:     Return to Kathmandu

Day 17:              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
Arrival in Kathmandu; One of our representatives will meet at the airport and arrange immediate transfer to hotel. Collection of passport and short briefing about the immediate arrangements. Overnight in a hotel on full board (AP) basis.
2
Guided sightseeing
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa after lunch. Swoyambhunath Stupa is one of the World Heritage Sites, which is also a symbol of Buddhist culture.
3
Doleshwor and Patan sightseeing and briefing
Altitude: 
1300m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After breakfast visit Doleshwor Mahadev and Patan Durbar Square. After lunch, visit Budhanilkantha (Jalnarayan). Briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in the evening. Overnight in a hotel on full board (AP) basis.
4
Pashupatinath Darshan (Havana, Puja)
( Altitude: 1300m, Duration: 3-4 hours )
Duration: 
3-4 hours
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.
5
Fly to Lhasa and explore around
( Altitude: 3656m, Duration: 75 minutes Flight )
Duration: 
75 minutes Flight
Altitude: 
3656m
Destination: 
Lhasa
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport for the scenic flight to Lhasa. The flight offers breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Choyu and Mt. Gaurishankar. It takes 1.5 hour to reach Lhasa Gonggar Airport and another 2 hours to reach Lhasa city. Overnight stay in a tourist standard hotel and all meals will be served from our own kitchen.
6
Guided sightseeing in Lhasa
Altitude: 
3656m
Destination: 
Lhasa
After breakfast, you will be taken for a guided sightseeing to visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Potala Palace is the Winter Palace of successive Dalai Lamas. It is the symbol of Lhasa and one of the main attractions of the Tibet. 13 Storey Palace has 1000 rooms and it houses more than 1000 artifacts.
7
Drive to Lhatse
( Altitude: 4050m, Duration: 6 hours )
Duration: 
6 hours
Altitude: 
4050m
Destination: 
Lhatse
After breakfast, you will drive to Lhatse. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Lhatse. You will have a lunch stop at Shigatse. The drive to Lhatse takes over some of highest passes, beautiful lakes and hanging glacier. The drive offers ample opportunity to experience true Tibetan nomadic culture, lifestyle and nature. Overnight will be in a hotel with all meals served from our own kitchen.
8
Draive to Paryang
( Altitude: 4584m, Duration: 8 hours )
Duration: 
8 hours
Altitude: 
4584m
Destination: 
Paryang
After breakfast, you will drive to Paryang. It takes 7-8 hours to reach Paryang from Lhatse. You will drive pass some of interesting Tibetan settlements, vast open pasturelands and high passes. On a good weather day, we will also enjoy seeing magnificent Himalayan peaks. Just before reaching Paryang, we will see sand dunes and the Brahmakunda, the source of the Brahmaputra River. After lunch, if time and situation permits, we will take a short hike nearby Paryang. Overnight in a hotel and meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.
9
Drive to holy Manasarovar Lake
( Altitude: 4588m, Duration: 5 hours )
Duration: 
5 hours
Altitude: 
4588m
Destination: 
Manasarovar
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manasarovar. Today is the first Darshan of holy Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake from Horchu 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 basic, but it is a lifetime experience to spend overnight right next to the holy lake. All meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.
10
Havana and ritual bathe at Manasarovar and 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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Cross Dolma pass (5,650m) and trek to Zuthulphuk
( Altitude: 4850m, Duration: Ascend 800m and descend 850m, 22km on trek )
Duration: 
Ascend 800m and descend 850m, 22km on trek
Altitude: 
4850m
Destination: 
Zuthulphuk Gompa
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.
14
Parikrama ends: - Trek to Sabje Datok and drive to Saga via Darchen
( Altitude: 4550m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
4550m
Destination: 
Saga
Trek to Sabje Datok and drive to Darchen, where we will have lunch. And then, drive to Saga.
15
Drive to Dhunche
( Altitude: 2030m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
2030m
Destination: 
Dhunche
After early breakfast, drive to Kerung, then on to the Nepal-Tibet border. After the immigration formalities are done, we will drive to Dhunche. Overnight will be in a hotel on full board basis.
16
Drive to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1350m, Duration: 7-8 hours )
Duration: 
7-8 hours
Altitude: 
1350m
Destination: 
kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, and check in to the hotel. Evening Yatra Certificate Ceremony followed by farewell dinner.
17
Kailash Yatra Ends, Trip concludes (Return to home)
Visit Kailash will provide a private vehicle for the airport drop.

What's Included

  • Kathmandu-Lhasa Flight Fare
  • All ground transports including airport pickup and transfer in Nepal and Tibet
  • 4 nights in 5-star category hotel accommodations in Kathmandu as per the itinerary
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lhasa as per itinerary with entrance fees
  • Tibet Travel Permit and Visa
  • Hotel accommodation in Lhasa, Lhatse, Kerung, Saga, Darchen, and basic guesthouse accommodations in Dhunche and 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 Parikram
  • Service an 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: 1750$ Per Shuttle)

Holiday Extensions

 

The following extensions are available to add to your itinerary either before or after the trip.

  1. Muktinath Yatra (3n/4d US$ 1099.00)
  2. Janakpur, Valmiki Ashram, Lumbini, Pokhara and Muktinath Yatra (6n/7d US$ 1,999)
  3. Damodar Kunda Yatra by Helicopter
  4. Gosaikunda Yatra by Helicopter
  5. Tholing, Tshaparang: Guge Kingdom Extensions
  6. Everest Base Camp Extensions (1n/2d US$ 600)

 

Please contact us for further information and the best price.

 

                                                                      Om Namah Shivaya! See you in the Himalaya.

 

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
19-May-25
4-June-25
Booking Open
US$ 4599 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4499 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities)
2-June-25 (Full Moon)
18-June-25
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16-June-25
2-July-25
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29-June-25 (Full Moon)
15-July-25
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14-July-25
30-July-25
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4-Aug-25
20-Aug-25
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18-Aug-25
3-Sep-25
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31-Aug-25 (Full Moon)
16-Sep-25
Booking Open
US$ 4599 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4499 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities
15-Sep-25
1-Oct-25
Booking Open
US$ 4599 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4499 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities
29-Sep-25 (Full Moon)
15-Oct-25
Booking Open
US$ 4599 per person for the entire trip (US and Canadian) US$ 4499 per person for the entire trip (other nationalities

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