Kailash Mansarovar Tour
11 Days
Description
Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour (6714m) is one of the most revered spiritual journeys in the world. Situated in the remote Himalayas of Tibet, this holy mountain is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and is revered by millions across faiths.
It serves as the source of four major Asian rivers: the Indus, Brahmaputra, Karnali, and Sutlej. To every pilgrim, Kailash speaks in its own divine language.
- Hindus undertake this yatra to circumambulate the peak — Shiva’s throne — and bathe in the sacred waters of Mansarovar, the lake born from the mind (Manas) of Lord Brahma.
- Buddhists call it Kang Rinpoche (Precious Snow Mountain) and journey from across Asia to seek blessings.
- Jains know it as Mount Ashtapada.
- Bonpo followers (pre-Buddhist Tibetan tradition) regard it as the “Nine-Storey Swastika Mountain,” the soul of the region.
Most pilgrims (Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain) perform the Kora (circumambulation) in a clockwise direction. Bonpo followers traditionally walk in the opposite direction. As you follow the sacred trail around Mount Kailash, you will encounter devotees from different traditions sharing the same path of faith and devotion.
Travelling to Mount Kailash and holy Mansarovar lake requires special documentation due to its location, i.e., the Tibet Autonomous Region (China). Individual Traveller is not allowed; so you must join a group tour through a licensed operator like Corsa Nepal Adventure. We cover all the hidden visas, permits and other documentation, making your spiritual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 memorable.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu, welcomed by Corsa representative & transferred to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast Kathmandu city tour begins that include UNESCO listed world heritage sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Budhanilkantha Temple by private vehicle and our professional tour guide will escort you about these places and brief on the history, culture of the related areas. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700 m - 160km)
This is our first day of Journey (Yatra). After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Arrive in friendship boarder of Nepal and China and our representative will complete all custom formalities and check into Tibet – an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Land Cruiser. Overnight stay at Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.
Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization
Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.
Day 05: Nyalam to Dongba/ Paryang (4500m - 375km)
After breakfast drive from Nyalam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse.
Day 06: Dongba/Paryang (4500m - 335km) to Mansarovar
After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar 07:00 hours. Today is our first day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake 4600m above sea level. Pooja and Hawan, overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600m - 110km)
Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there either at tent or guest house. Astapad excursion can be done at extra cost.
Day 08: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890m - 12km)
This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in tent.
Day 09: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790m - 22km)
This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 Puja and Hawan, The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to Mansarovar
We will Trek down to Darchen, Drive to Mansarovar fill up spiritual Jaal, later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.
Day 11: Mansarovar to Dongba/Saga
Drive back to Dongba/Saga.
Day 12: Dongba/Saga to Nyalam
Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 13: Nyalam to Kathmandu
After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu
Leisure day in Kathmandu. Walk near the hotel and buy the souvenir for family and friends. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Departure
After breakfast in hotel we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward destination.
Package Includes
- Arrival & departure transportation
- Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha.
- 3 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
- Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
- Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
- While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
- Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
- A/C coach/ Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
- Yak for Kailash Parikrama for luggage only
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- Nepali tour leader
- Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit.
- Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
- Permit fee for Nepali staff
- Kodari land tax.
Package Excludes
- Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
- Travel Insurance of clients
- Emergency evacuation expenses.
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
- Personal expenses of urgent visa fee etc & services other than specified
