Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Indian Pilgrims 2026

12
Nights

13
Days

Kathmandu (2N) Kodari (1N) Nyalam (1N) Saga/Zhongba (1N) Mansarovar Lake (1N) Darchen (1N) Dirapuk (1N) Zuthulphuk (1N) Saga (1N)

Overview

Kailash Mansarovar and the Kailash Parvat are counted among the most holy places of the Hindu culture. This is a 13-day itinerary covering multiple holy places available on the way from Kathmandu to the Kailash Mansarovar, also spend one night on the Kailash Mansarovar, and also get to perform rituals at the Mansarovar.

You will also get to travel to temples and holy places available in Kathmandu. This trip has covered all the holy places, and it is designed in a way that you can cover all the places without feeling tired. begins from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, and takes pilgrims on a spiritually enriching journey to the sacred sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. Here are all the details of this itinerary.

Highlights

Take a holy dip and complete the rituals at the Mansarovar Lake.
Get to see the most sacred place of sculptures, Mount Kailash.
Get to see the Pashupatinath temple and indure the spiritual energy.
Get driven through the beautiful and enchanting sights of the Himalaya.
Do parikrama of the holy Kailash Parvat.
Also go through the Dolma La Pass which is a crossing at high altitude.
Get the experience of Tibetan villages and the monasteries.

Itinerary

Included

Exclude

Day 1: First day of trip

After you arrive in Kathmandu,
A driver plus guide will attend to you and take you to the assigned hotels.
Get to the hotel rooms after check, and take proper rest.
In the evening you will get a short introduction about the upcoming pilgrimage.
The hotel will be served by the hotel.
Spend your night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Holy places of Kathmandu

This will be the beginning of your pilgrimage trip.
First, you will have breakfast.
Then leave for the Pashupatinath temple, it is considered as the most important Hindu temple.
This temple is dedicated to lord shiva
Your next holy destination will be the Shakti Peeth.
The next holy place is the Budhanilkantha Temple,
Here, the sacred statue of lord shiva is resting inside the pond.
After visiting all the holy points
Get back to the hotel.
Had your dinner and stay at the hotel for that night.
If required, you can book services like everest mountains flight or get an extended Muktinath tour.

Day 3: Drive to Kodari

Get freshen up and had a complete breakfast.
Then head to the Nepal-Tibet border
Travel on the Araniko Highway to reach Kodari,
The journey will last for 5 hours approx.
While driving, get wonderful views from the foothills of the Himalaya and the river valleys.
After you arrive, check in at the guest house and rest
You can explore the nearby area if you want.
The dinner is prepared at the guest house.
Stay there for the night.

Day 4: Heading for Nyalam

You will now leave for Nyalam.
Had your breakfast and leave the guest house
From here you have to walk for almost 15 minutes.
Then you will reach the border.
Complete all the custom process.
Then you will sit in the cabs and drive for 1 hour
And this is your destination Nyalam.
This place is 3750 meters above the ground level.
This day you will adapt with the atmosphere and adjust with the altitude conditions.
Nyalam serves as the location for their overnight stay.

Day 5: Drive from Nyalam to Saga / Zhongba

You will refresh and had breakfast.
Then leave for Saga
On the way, you will cross the rural countryside of Tibet.
Also, cross the holy river of the Brahmaputra.
From there, drive for more than 100 kms, and you will reach Zhogba.
There, you will check in at one of the hotels.
The hotel serves as their accommodation for the night.

Day 6: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar Lake

On this day, you will leave for Lake Mansarovar.
After you have your breakfast.
Crossing wonderful views on the way.
You will reach the shoreside of the Mansarovar Lake.
From there fill up the holy water.
Then head to do a parikrama of the river via car.
After that, you will reach the guest house.
The guests will spend the night there after having their lunch.

Day 7: Towards Darchen

In the morning, perform holy rituals and prayers.
Spend time in religious activities.
You can also collect the holy water and do some meditation.
Then the guests will leave for Darchen by the evening.
This is a base camp for the Mount Kailash pilgrimage.
It will take almost 1 hour to reach there.
You will spend the night at the Darchen accommodation.
The dinner will be served by the accommodations.

Day 8: First Day of Kailash Parikrama

The guest will have breakfast and leave for the Yama Dwar.
This place serves as a beginning point for the parikrama of Kailash.
From here, you will head for Dirapuk.
After which you will trek for 12 kms.
On the way you will experience breathtaking views or kailash mountains and scenery.
If you don't want to trek you can get back to Darchen.
The trekking guests will stay at Dirapuk for the night.

Day 9: Zuthulphuk – Second Day of Outer Kora

You will start trekking early in the morning.
You have to climb for first 2 hours to reach the Dolma La -pass
Get to experience two main spots of Kailash Parikrama, the Yamasthal and the Shivasthal.
Get refreshment and tea at Dolma La Pass, rest for some time.
From there, you have to go down the trail for some hours.
Then start trekking for Zuthulphuk, which will take you 2-3 hours
On the way, you will get sights of the holy Gauri Kunda.
Stay at Zuthulphuk

Day 10: Drive to Saga (4550 m)

Start the day with breakfast
Then head for 8 kms where you will get your cab.
The driver will take you to Darchen.
Then head to Saga.
After reaching get to the guest house
Rest there for that night.

Day 11: Drive to Nyalam

Leave the guest house after taking your breakfast.
Move towards Nyalam.
On the way, get the most beautiful views of the mountains that feel like paintings.
Reach and take rest at the guest house.

Day 12: Heading Back to Nepal

Start your day with breakfast and leave for Kathmandu.
First drive to the borders of China and Nepal.
There complete the immigration procedure and other formalities.
Then head with your drive.
After completing the process of check-in.
Rest and receive the Kailash yatra completion certificate.
Get the dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Day 13: Completion of Trip

Free time until your flight departure.
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport about 2 hours before the flight (approx. 30 minutes drive).

Inclusion

The package includes three nights at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu which can be booked at either Hotel Tibet or Hotel Arts or at a similar establishment.
The package includes one night at a guesthouse in Kodari.
The package includes guesthouse accommodation for the duration of the Tibetan stay which will be shared with other guests.
The package includes a complete sightseeing tour of Kathmandu which will last for one entire day.
The package provides non-air conditioned vehicle transportation between Kathmandu and the China border.
The group visa fees for Tibet and all required travel permits and trekking permits will be provided according to the planned itinerary.
The entire journey will provide all vegetarian meals which include breakfast lunch and dinner.
The package provides transportation services within Tibet through a Luxury AC coach.
The package provides a supporting truck which will transport all luggage and equipment.
The package offers an English-speaking Tibetan guide as part of its services.
The package includes a supporting crew which consists of cooks and helpers and Sherpas.
The package provides two oxygen cylinders together with an emergency medical kit.
The package provides complimentary souvenir items which include one duffle bag and one backpack and one cap and one passport holder and a waterproof windcheater jacket.
The pilgrimage participants will receive a Kailash Yatra completion certificate after completing the pilgrimage.
The package provides escort service which includes airport pickup and drop-off at Kathmandu.
The package includes all required taxes and service charges.

Meals

Pure Indian vegetarian meals are provided throughout the tour.

Visa or Passport Requirement

Travelers with Indian passport: no Nepal visa required, Tibet permit is required.
For others, the Nepal visa is available on arrival, and the permit for Tibet is required with the original passport submission.

Optional Add-On Tours

Muktinath Tour – 4 Nights / 5 Days extension
Janakpur Tour – 2 Nights / 3 Days extension
Everest Mountain Flight

Insurance

Personal travel insurance is not included and must be arranged by travelers.

Cancellation Policy

90–150 days before departure: Full refund except deposit.
45–90 days before departure: 75% refund except deposit.
Less than 45 days before departure: No refund.

Exclusion

The expenses for personal travel insurance together with rescue services and emergency evacuation needs to be covered.
The NRI visa fee for Nepal re-entry needs to be paid by those who require it.
The recommended amount for tipping should be given to all guides and drivers and staff members who assist them.
All personal costs which include drinks and laundry services and phone usage and shopping activities need to be paid by the customer.
The Kailash Parikrama requires payment of 4500 Yuan for both horse riding and porter services.
Travelers need to purchase international and domestic air tickets which connect Kathmandu to other destinations.
Travelers who return to Kathmandu before their scheduled departure from Tibet will incur extra hotel charges which will apply until their departure.
The situation will create additional costs when political unrest or natural disasters or unexpected events happen.
The Tibet authorities require a penalty fee of USD 100 for each group member who departs from Tibet before the scheduled time.
The total cost of the trip will include both accommodation expenses and transportation costs.
Payments through an Indian bank account will incur 5% GST while bank wire transfers to the Nepal bank account will not attract any GST charge.