Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Ex Lhasa - 10 Nights 11 Days
Experience a sacred and life-changing pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar starting from Lhasa. This spiritual journey includes acclimatization and sightseeing in Lhasa, a scenic drive across the Tibetan Plate...
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About This Tour
Experience a sacred and life-changing pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar starting from Lhasa. This spiritual journey includes acclimatization and sightseeing in Lhasa, a scenic drive across the Tibetan Plateau, a holy dip at Lake Mansarovar, and the divine Parikrama of Mount Kailash. Carefully organized with experienced guides, permits, and best available accommodations, this yatra offers a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable spiritual experience.
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Itinerary
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Route overview
Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) - Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 1 of 11
Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel. Original passport and photograph collection for Chinese visa processing.
Kathmandu City Sightseeing
Day 2 of 11
08:00 AM – After Breakfast – Full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, ShaktiPeeth and Budhanilkantha.
Kathmandu- Lhasa Flight
Day 3 of 11
After Breakfast: Drive to Kathmandu airport. Take a Morning flight to Lhasa. (1 hrs 15 m). Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Upon arrival you will be welcomed with White Khada and transfer to the Hotel. Along the way, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lhasa River, and the typical Tibetan villages.
Lhasa Sightseeing: Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Day 4 of 11
Guide will take you to the stunning Potala Palace, from top you can gaze down upon views of Lhasa. The enormous building contains a tiny world inside. Nestled at the base of the Potala Palace, Longwangtan Park awaits you. Enjoy traditional Tibetan cultural experiences and a unique viewpoint of the magnificent Potala Palace from this serene location. You will travel to the revered Jokhang Temple in the afternoon. Located in the heart of Lhasa’s old town, the Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century. The temple’s circumference, Barkhor Street, is a fantastic location for souvenir shopping.
Lhasa – Ali or Purang Flight. And Drive to Mansarovar (4550m)
Day 5 of 11
Transfer to Airport to fly out to Ali Gunsa Airport or Purang Airport (4,500 m) (2 hrs flight). Pick up from the airport, drive to Mansarovar lake crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water. Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (3 hrs – 90 km). Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake.
First Day of Outer Kora - Trek to Dirapuk (4860m)
Day 6 of 11
10:00 AM – After a short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is a 12 km trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash. Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Second Day of Outer Kora - On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek via Dolma La Pass
Day 7 of 11
07:00AM – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 8-9 hours trek). The first stage of the trip is a two-hour ascent to Dolma La Pass (5700 m | 18700 ft). The trail brings us past Yamasthal on our way to Shiva-sthal, with each step bringing us closer to the Dolma-La Pass. There are some tea shops before you reach Dolma La Pass where you can have tea and hot refreshments. After Dolma La Pass, the route descends for an hour before straightening out for 2-3 hours till we reach Zuthulphuk. You’ll be able to see Gauri Kunda (The Pond of Goddess Parvati) as well while descending from Dolma la pass.
Third day of Outer Kora. Kora ends. Drive to Purang or Ali
Day 8 of 11
08:00AM – After a short Trek (8kms – 2 – 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Ali or Purang.
Flight to Lhasa
Day 9 of 11
Transfer to Airport and fly to Lhasa. Rest at Lhasa & free day for Shopping.
Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Day 10 of 11
Fly to Kathmandu airport from Lhasa and transfer to a hotel.
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
Day 11 of 11
You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 2 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).
Value & Planning Details
Current price is available on request. Ask for a written quote before confirming your date.
What is Included
- 03 Night accommodation at Kathmandu on 5 Star Hotel – Hotel Aloft / Hotel Dusit
- 03 nights accommodation at 05 Star Hotel in Lhasa
- 01 nights accommodation at Ali or Purang on 4-star Hotel
- Accommodation at guesthouse at Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk on a sharing basis – 1 night at each place (Common sharing Tibetan style toilet)
- Sightseeing during Kathmandu Stay (As per the itinerary)
- Tibet group paper Visa Fee
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet by luxury A/C coach
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our itinerary
- Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
- Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
- 1 x duffle bag, 1 x backpack, 1 x cap, 1 x passport holders, 1 x waterproof windcheater jacket as a souvenir gift from our company
- Kailash Yatra completion certificate
- Escort for airport pick up & drop off
- All applicable taxes & service charges
What is Not Included
- Entrance fee during Sightseeing in Nepal
- Chandragiri Cable Car fare
- Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
- Air ticket from Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu
- Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
- Multiple entry Nepal Visa fee for foreigners
- Horse and Potter hiring during the Parikrama ( Approx 4000 Chinese Yuan for both or 1200 for Porter only)
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Documents & Permits
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- China/Tibet visa and permit guidance before departure
- Do not start travel until required documents are confirmed
- Final document checklist shared before confirmation
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- Hotel level and room type
- Permit, visa and document costs
- Private date or transport upgrade
Dates & Departures
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- Private departures available
- Group departures on request
- Best season: Ask for the best travel window
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- Change travel date
- Upgrade hotel
- Add extra acclimatization day
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Acclimatization
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