Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra via Kathmandu (By Bus)

• Have a delicious Nepali breakfast at the hotel. 
• The first attraction of your day will start at the ancient Pashupatinath Temple. The site exists as one of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Visitors should visit the Guhyeshwari Temple and Budhanilkantha and offer worship to the Sleeping Statue of Lord Vishnu.

• Also head towards the hotel, and pack your bags for the trip ahead.

• Overnight stay at the Kathmandu hotel.

• The group will travel to the Nepal-Tibet border after they finish their breakfast meal. The picturesque route follows the Trishuli River which runs through the green hilly landscape.

• The group will reach Timure which is also known as Syabrubesi to see the last village on the Nepalese border. 

• The group will spend the night at a lodge located in Timure.

• The Nepal immigration process needs to be finished after the early breakfast. Through the friendship bridge, enter the boundary of China (Tibet). 

• Visitors need to finish the Chinese immigration process. The Chinese guide and Tibetan bus crew will meet you at this location.

• Travel to Kyirong by car which requires a 3,700 meter distance. This town marks the entrance to Tibet and serves as a key location for acclimatization purposes.

• The group will spend the night in Kyirong.

• Continue driving until you reach Saga. The region transforms its entire appearance because the Tibetan plateaus begin to extend their boundaries into the area.

• Trippers will see beautiful falls and the advanced region of the Brahmaputra River during their trip.

• The megacity of Saga which stands at 4640 measures serves as a pivotal adaptation position for travellers.

• The group will spend the night at Saga.

• The rest day functions as a vital element which helps your body adapt to the 4,640-meter high altitude. 

• The town offers short walking routes which people can use to help their bodies adjust to new altitudes. The body requires two essential elements which include rest and hydration for its optimal operation.

• The group will stay overnight in Saga.

• All the travellers will take a long drive to the lake Mansarovar. In the route, all the tourist will enjoy the sacred view of Himalayan ranges. 

• The bus will take you to complete the 110-kilometer Parikrama which requires two hours to finish at the holy lake. 

• The sacred waters of Mansarovar deliver guests with a tranquil experience.

• The group will spend the night at a guesthouse which is located near Manasarovar.

• The morning is reserved for a special Group Puja and Havan at the banks of Lake Manasarovar.

• The group will have lunch after they complete their rituals and take a holy dip which depends on weather conditions.

• The squad will drive to Darchen which serves as the base camp for the Mount Kailash Parikrama at an elevation of 4600 measures.

• The group will spend the night in Darchen.

• Drive a short distance to Yamdwar (Tarboche), the starting point of the Parikrama.

• Begin the trek to Dehra Phuk. The track begins at the Lha-chu River banks and proceeds to climb upward in gradual steps which provide exceptional views of Mount Kailash's southern face. 

• The visitors will spend the night at a guesthouse located in Dehra Phuk which rests at an elevation of 5000 meters.

• This is the toughest and most significant day of the yatra.

• The path begins with an early ascent to Dolma-La Pass which reaches 18600 feet. The path functions as an ego-death symbol. Prayer flags cover the pass.

• The sacred turquoise-green lake Gauri Kund serves as a descent point.

• The journey continues down the vale to Zutul Phuk( 4,790 m), the delve of cautions associated with the Buddhist saint Milarepa.

• The visitors will spend the night at a guesthouse located in Zutul Phuk.

• You need to walk for two hours to reach the road head. After you reach the road head, you must board your bus. 

• The journey back to Saga begins with our drive to Saga. 

• We will view the last sight of the Kailash range before we return. 

• We will spend the night in Saga.

• The drive back to the border town of Kyirong which takes less time than the usual drive. 

• The complete exit process from Tibet will occur the following day after all rest is finished. 

• The people will spend the night in Kyirong.

• The driver needs to proceed to the border where he must finish Chinese immigration procedures before returning to Nepal. 

• The trippers must finish Nepalese immigration procedures before they can begin their trip back to Kathmandu through scenic routes.

• Trippers will arrive at the airfield and transferred to the hotel at Kathmandu.

• They spend their nighttime at the Kathmandu hotel. 

• After this beautiful spiritual tour, all the travellers must be transferred to the airport for their scheduled flight. 

Before Tour: 

• All the travellers are allowed to book their return flight after 3 o’clock. 

• Book your flights after you get the permit. Travellers can also choose the refundable tickets in case of the flight delays. 

• All the tourists must be in the age group of 15-70 years. 

• Single room accommodation is only available in Kathmandu. At the other locations, rooms must be on a shared basis, which is (2-6 people per room).

• Group Size: A minimum of 24 participants is needed for a departure with our Tour Manager. If not met, you may shift to another departure or join a partner group, with services still managed by us.

• Itinerary rates are only applicable to Indian travellers only. 

• Documents: A clear scanned copy of your passport (front and back) is required at booking.

• Tibet Permit: Applications are submitted 35 days before departure for all confirmed yatris.

• Chinese Visa: It is applicable after the Tibetan permit is issued. Chinese Visa usually take 7-10 processing days. 

• Visa Documents: Original passport, scanned photo, and completed visa form are required.

On Tour: 

• The Nepal–India Border Crossing requires drivers to bring their passengers to designated drop-off zones. Travellers must go immigration office through walking or through rickshaw. The same vehicle will take you to your Nepalgunj hotel after you finish all required formalities.

• The flight schedule will be established one day before the flight but it can change due to weather conditions.

• Yatra hotels do not provide heaters or blowers and most hotels at the Nepal border and in Tibet do not have lifts.

• Each passenger is allowed to bring 10 kg of luggage with them. If there is any extra luggage, then they can drop it at the Kathmandu hotel as per their needs. 

• Weather conditions and government regulations together with other external factors control all helicopter and internal flight operations which third-party operators manage.

• Yatris should start their parikrama after checking that their oxygen level has exceeded 75. Oxygen levels will be checked three times daily. If it drops below 75, a local ambulance can be arranged at additional cost.

• Western toilets are available at most places, except Mansarovar, Deraphuk, and Zuthulphuk, where basic or dry pit toilets are provided.

• Each participant doing the parikrama will receive one portable oxygen canister.

• Packed lunch includes paratha, juice, and chocolate, while dinner will consist of dal khichdi, soup, and popcorn.