Tour overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered the pinnacle of religious destinations for Hindu Pilgrims. The journey is a bit difficult but our highly experienced Ojas Travel guides make traveling a breeze. With the land tour and better infrastructure of roads, the journey will not leave you tired. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Road will be the best tour of your life seeing nature at its finest is one of the main reasons to enjoy a road trip yatra. This road yatra will allow you to get off the beaten path and see actual communities and natural wonders and will be one of the most fabulous experiences of your life. This road yatra will be a lot more detailed and relaxed. The 13-Day Journey.
2024 Fixed Dates – Kathmandu Arrival Dates for Overland
| April | May | June | July | August | September |
| 26 april (arrival ktm) | 2th May (arrival ktm)7th may (full moon at Manasarovar)10th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 28th | 31st May (arrival ktm)5th june (full moon at Mansarovar)5th, 14th, 18th, 22nd, 26th, 30th | 30th June (arrival ktm)5th july (full moon at Mansarovar)6th, 14th, 20th, 25th, 30th | 29th July (arrival ktm)3rd Aug (full moon at Mansarovar)6th, 12th, 18th, 24th, 29th | 28th August (arrival ktm)2nd Sept (full moon at Mansarovar)2nd, 6th, 14th |
Registration Process for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
1. Fill out Booking form (Click Here) and email it to us at info@ojastravel.com
2. Scanned passport copies (Colored copied is required for Non-Indian Passport Holders)
3. Advance payment of INR 15,000 / USD 400 per person
Complementaries
Included
- Arrival & departure transportation
- Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha.
- 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
- Transfer to Kerung by tourist bus.
- Tibet side: Accommodation in decent hotel/Guest House
- Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
- A/C coach & support trucks
- A/C coach & support trucks
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- Nepali tour leader
- Complementary Duffle bag, Back bag, passport pouch, cap & jacket on returnable basis
- Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
Not Included
- Airfare/Train fare 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.
- Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc. & Services other than specified.
Day 01:- Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m) transfer to hotel and overnight
Our representative will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport and guide you to your hotel room. In the evening, you will be having a typical Nepali dinner with a brief about the tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Lunch and Dinner
Day 02:- Sight seeing in Kathmandu.Overnight at Hotel
We will visit the famous Hindu Temple of the Kathmandu Valley today. After breakfast, we will first get to Pashupatinath, Gujesori temple and then Jalnarayana with lunch in between. overnight stay.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03:- Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (By Tourist Bus). Overnight at Guest House
Today after breakfast we will drive to Syabrubesi via Trishuli Nuwakot. Overnight at Hotel
Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04:- Drive from Syabrubesi to Kerung. Overnight at Guest house
After breakfast, we will get on a Tourist Bus and start our drive through the black-topped road to get to the newly opened friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border. We will arrive at the 1st village of Tibet, Kerung in about 2 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05:- Drive from Kerung to Saga (5-6 hours, 4640m). Overnight at Guest house
We will drive through the high hills on a comfortable black-topped road to get to the village of Saga. The path climbs up and down the passes of Thong La and La Lung before getting us comfortably to the village of Saga. Along the way, we will be able to see Lake Peikutso and the typical yak and sheep grazing technique of the Tibetan people. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06:- Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (5-6 hours, 277km, 4558m). Overnight at Guest house
After an early breakfast, we will drive towards the highest fresh Water lake in the world. The holy lake of Mansarovar lies at an altitude of 4558 meters with greenish-blue colour. It is believed that the lake was once a resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandala and the Lake Rakshash. Lake Rakshash is thought to be created by the evil King Ravan which is why the locals think that the water here is poisonous. Overnight at Guesthouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07:- Exploration Day. Drive to Darchen (1 hour, 40km, 4575m). Overnight at Hotel Today
Today, we will get into the colours of religion and explore the holy lake of Mansarovar. We will perform some rituals and then, get going to the village of Darchen. Along the way, we will be able to take a peek at the holy Mt. Kailash. Darchen was previously known as Lhara. The village is situated right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at Hotel
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08:- Kailash Kora. Drive from Darchen to Yamadwar and trek to Derapuk (5-6 hours, 4900m). Overnight at Guest house
We will drive to the small settlement of Tarboche. Tarboche is the starting point of the Kailash Kora. Yamadwar, the gateway of the god of death, is located in Tarboche. From here, we will walk a few hours to arrive at the village of Derapuk situated infront of the north face of Mt. Kailash. Today, we will be able to see the beautiful views of the Gurla-Mandala, Ape, Kamet and other high peaks. Overnight at Derapuk.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09:- Kailash Kora. Trek to Juthulpuk via Drolma La Pass (8-9 hours, 19km, 4760m). Overnight at Guest house
Today is the longest and hardest trek day of the Kailash Kora. We will walk up the highest pass of Drolma La to arrive at the village of Juthulpuk. First, we will be heading to the village of Jarok Donkhang. From there, we will hike towards the Shiva-tsal. In Shiva-tsal, people are thought to undergo a symbolic death just to reborn again. They are believed to get reborn once they arrive at the top of the Drolma La Pass. We will rest here for some time and then, descend steeply to get to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River. We will follow the river and get to the Khando Sangam La facing the eastern side of Mt. Kailash. Sometime after that, we will be in the village of Juthulpuk. The place got its name from the famous cave of Juthulpuk or the miracle cave. Along the way, we will be able to view the Buddha’s footprints. Overnight at Juthulpuk.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10:- Kailash Kora. Drive back to Saga. Overnight at Guest house
During the morning, we will be exploring the caves and temples around the Milarepa cave. After breakfast, we will hike some 3-4 hours to complete our Kora and get back to the village of Darchen. We will have lunch there, and drive back to the village of Saga. Overnight at the teahouse.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11:- Drive back to Kerung. Overnight at Guest house
We will drive back to the village of Kerung on a comfortable ride. We will have some free time as we descend on a paved path. We will spend the rest of the time relaxing. Overnight at teahouse
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12:- Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel
Today, we will cross the Nepal-Tibet border and get back to the capital city of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13:- Final departure to home
Our representative will take you to the international airport of Nepal for your departure
Meal Included: Pure Veg Breakfast, Lunch
