The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual expedition to Mount Kailash (Lord Shiva's divine abode) and the holy Mansarovar Lake, located in Tibet. This 8-day tour is a perfect blend of faith, endurance, breathtaking landscapes, and deep spiritual awakening.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (Nepal)
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
Short briefing about the yatra and document verification
Visit to Pashupatinath Temple (time permitting)
Overnight stay in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj (Flight)
Morning sightseeing in Kathmandu (Pashupatinath & Budhanilkantha)
Fly to Nepalgunj (1 hour)
Rest and acclimatization
Overnight stay in Nepalgunj
Day 3: Nepalgunj – Simikot – Hilsa – Taklakot (by Flight + Helicopter + Drive)
Early morning flight to Simikot
Helicopter ride to Hilsa (Nepal-Tibet border)
Cross the border and drive to Taklakot (Burang) in Tibet
Acclimatization
Overnight stay in Taklakot (3900 m)
Day 4: Rest & Acclimatization at Taklakot
Full day for acclimatization to high altitude
Optional short hikes, light meals, and spiritual sessions
Overnight stay in Taklakot
Day 5: Taklakot – Mansarovar Lake (90 km)
Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4560 m)
Perform puja, rituals, meditation, and take a holy dip in the lake
Visit Rakshas Tal nearby
Overnight stay near Mansarovar (basic guesthouse)
Day 6: Mansarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk (Start Kailash Parikrama – 1st Day Trek)
Drive to Yam Dwar and begin the 1st day of parikrama (trek ~12 km)
Trek to Dirapuk with views of Mt. Kailash North Face
Overnight stay in Dirapuk (basic accommodation, 4860 m)
Day 7: Dirapuk – Dolma La Pass – Zuthulpuk (2nd Day Parikrama – Toughest)
Trek to Dolma-La Pass (5630 m), the highest point of the yatra
Visit Gauri Kund on the descent
Continue to Zuthulpuk (~22 km trek)
Overnight stay in Zuthulpuk (basic guesthouse)
Day 8: Zuthulpuk – Darchen – Taklakot – Fly back to Kathmandu
Complete the final leg of parikrama (short trek & drive)
Return to Taklakot, cross back into Nepal
Helicopter to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj, then to Kathmandu
Tour ends with blessings from Mount Kailash
Spiritual cleansing at Mansarovar Lake
Parikrama of Mount Kailash – the spiritual center of the universe
Scenic helicopter journey over the Himalayas
Visit Gauri Kund, Rakshas Tal, and Yam Dwar
Experience Dolma-La Pass, a soul-testing yet uplifting trek
All internal flights, helicopter, and ground transfers
Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses
Vegetarian meals (as per itinerary)
Tibet permit, visa, and local guide
Medical support and oxygen cylinder (basic)
International flight to/from Kathmandu
Extra pony/horse for trek (optional)
Personal insurance or evacuation cost
Tips, laundry, and personal expenses
Additional stay due to weather/altitude issues