Hindus believe that it is the earthly embodiment of the dominant mountain of heaven, Meru. Also, it is the belief that it is the residence of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. To Tibetans, it is Sumeru, the cosmic center of the universe. Many people visit Mount Kailash and Mansarovar because of their religious beliefs. The fantasy to see the wonder of Shiva's land is prevalent among most of Shiva's followers. The religious values of this place make the peak intact by the human feet. People do not try to summit Mount Kailash because of its merits.

Lake Mansarovar, known as Anotatta or Anavatapta, is also a highly devoted sacred divine lake near Mount Kailash. Many people come here to meditate and pray for the betterment of their lives. Some people also take a dip in its holy water and pray to cleanse their sins and soul. There is a belief that bathing in Lake Mansarovar and drinking holy water shall cleanse humans from wrong deeds.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road is a good way to visit Kailash Mansarovar. From Kathmandu, the road access leads to the Syabrubesi. And from Syabrubesi, a drive to Kerung, Dongba/Saga, will take you to the Kailash Mansarovar. The Kailash Parikrama starts from Yama Dwara, till there the drive is accessible.

Further, the trek will begin for the people who are willing to complete the Parikrama. The trek from Yamadwara takes Deruphuk, Zutulphuk, and finally Dongba/Saga or Kerung. From Kerung, the drive to Kathmandu is available. In Kathmandu Valley, one free day time is available in which you can visit the important pilgrimage sites. You may even use your spare time to visit the tourist place of Nepal- Thamel.

The itinerary for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is provided here. Firstly, you will be traveling to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. Before beginning the trip, you will arrive in Kathmandu and the documentation and briefing procedure will be completed. Our trips will be starting from Kathmandu and end in Kathmandu. Overland travel to Kerung, Saga, and Dongba leading to Mansarovar is the main plan. After reaching Mansarovar, the Kora of Mount Kailash will begin. If you are not interested in visiting Kailash, you can stay back at the hotel and wait for the remaining trip members to arrive from Kora.

After completing circumambulation, you will drive back to Kerung and finally Kathmandu. It will be the end of our trip. For detailed information, please go through the provided itinerary here.

Day 01: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

At 08:00 AM: After an early breakfast, Drive to Syabrubesi from Kathmandu. It is around 150 Km from Kathmandu. Syabrubesi is a small town in Rasuwa Gadhi. The overnight stay will be here.

You have to reach Kathmandu one day before the trip. We’ll be starting the trip directly from Kathmandu. If you require any assistance and queries regarding the trip, you can ask our office representative during the time of the briefing.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 02: Syabrubesi to Kerung

A drive to the China border and customs formalities are required for the journey. A drive of around 45 Km will take you to Kerung at an altitude of 4130 m.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 03: Kerung Acclimatization

This is the day of acclimatization. You’ll stay here to acclimatize which will help you in rising elevation. The overnight stay will be at Kerung.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 04: Kerung to Saga/ Dongba

Drive from Kerung to Saga or Dongba will make our destination closer. It takes around 7-9 hours of driving to reach there. On this day, the overnight stay will be here at Saga/Dongba.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 05: Saga/Dongba to Lake Manasarovar

On this day, we’ll have a drive to Lake Manasarovar. The total 277 Km drive from Saga/Dongba takes around 8 hours. Manasarovar is situated at an altitude of 4558m. The sight of Mount Kailash can be seen from here. We’ll stay in hotels near Manasarovar.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 06: Lake Mansarover to Darchen

The holy rituals on the bank of Lake Manasarovar can be done today. Here, you can take a dip in the holy water. After performing pooja here, you’ll proceed toward Darchen. It takes around two and a half hours to reach there. The overnight stay will be at Darchen.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 07: Darchen to Diraphuk, First Day of Parikrama

Early in the morning after breakfast, the journey will begin. You’ll have a drive to YamaDwari and after that, you’ll need around 7-8 hours of the trek for Parikrama. Horses are available for people, who won’t be able to walk on foot but wants to perform parikrama. The overnight stay will be at Diraphuk a tent or small house.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 08: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk, Second Day of Parikrama

In the early hours, you’ll start your trek towards Dolma-La situated at an altitude of 5400 m. After reaching Gaurikund, it would be better to stop for Kailash Darshan. The overnight stay will be provided at Zuthulphuk.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 09: Zuthulphuk to Saga/ Dongba, Final Day of Parikrama

From the same way we get there, we’ll return to Saga/Dongba on the way to Kathmandu.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 10: Saga/Dongba to Kerung

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive towards Kerung, overnight stay will be provided there.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 11: Kerung to Kathmandu

After some customs formalities at the Tibet border, you will drive back to the Kathmandu valley. This day will be the end day of our Kailash Mansarovar yatra trip. After having an incredible pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, you will depart on this day.

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch Included.

The very best time to visit Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is the month of May to October. In certain months, the weather is significantly better with high clarity followed by the comfortable temperature of the Himalayas. At the time of July and August, the monsoon season starts, and the light rains and fog are possible but the mysterious Mount Kailash turns out to be good, bringing a completely new experience while trekking around. From November to March, the heavy snow and freezing cold make traveling to Kailash Mansarovar hard.

What to pack for Mount Kailash?

There are several ways to visit the Mount Kailash region. The drive, by helicopter and from Lhasa. All these trips are accessible and offer a wonderful pilgrimage to the holiest mountain.

Mount Kailash by drive

From Kathmandu, the road access leads to the Syabrubesi. And from Syabrubesi, the drive to Kerung, Dongba/Saga, will take you to the Kailash Mansarovar. The Kailash Parikrama starts from Yama Dwara, till there the drive is accessible. Further, the trek will begin for the people who are willing to complete the Parikrama. The trek from Yamadwara takes Deruphuk, Zutulphuk, and finally Dongba/Saga or Kerung. From Kerung, the drive to Kathmandu is available.

Mount Kailash by helicopter

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter is a spiritual tour package that fulfills your thirst for visiting  Mt. Kailash and the holy lake Mansarovar takes a short time to reach Mount Kailash. This is an easier and faster way to complete the journey. The helicopter journey covers the distance to Nepalgunj on land then to Hilsa by Helicopter and then by a drive to Manasarovar.

Mount Kailash by Lhasa

You will get a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. During the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa, you will arrive at the Lhasa Gonggar airport or the train station. The airport is 62 km/ 39 miles away from the city and it takes approximately 1 hour to get to the hotel from there. Driving from Lhasa to Lake Mansarovar, you will enjoy the views of mountains and lakes.

Visa and Documentation

To enter China and travel to the Mount Kailash region, you must obtain a Chinese visa with a Tibet travel permit. The remote region of Tibet, which is a restricted area, is where Kailash Mansarovar is located. Instead of being awarded to a single person, the Chinese visa is given to groups. The group visa is paper-based and is intended specifically for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Nepali. This visa is necessary for everyone to enter China. Along with this, a Chinese government-issued Tibet Travel Permit is also necessary.

It is mandatory to have a passport if you are planning to visit the Kailash in Tibet. All the visa-obtaining and documentation processes will be done by us during the time of travel.

Kailash, the harsh climate and hostile terrain in the high-altitude area where Mansarovar is located make it unsuitable for human habitation. You must journey across difficult terrain to get to the base of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, which is not something that everyone can do. To accomplish so, you must be in decent physical condition. To get your body ready for the hike to Mount Kailash, it is advised that you engage in certain physical activities before setting off on your adventure. You can do some fundamental yogas and pranayamas, such as Anulom Vilom, and Kapal-Bharti, as you get ready for your yatra. By engaging in these activities, you increase your body's ability to function well under adverse weather circumstances.

Altitude Sickness in Kailash Mansarovar

Mansarovar Lake is situated at 4,590 meters above sea level, and Mount Kailash Parikrama is situated at 4,500 meters above sea level. People frequently experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) at such a high altitude. The impact of AMS differs from person to person, though, since some people experience a very powerful impact while others experience a minimal or insignificant one. Before going on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Nepali, it's vital to practice some yoga and engage in some physical activity because someone physically fit is less likely to have AMS. Breathlessness, irregular sleeping patterns, and pain are some signs of altitude sickness.

China's Tibet Autonomous Region is home to Kailash Mansarovar. Chinese Yuan is the most widely used currency in Tibet. However, the majority of places in China also prominently take US Dollars. Carrying Chinese Yuan is advised for a simple and hassle-free journey. Several businesses in this area accept credit cards, although they are not always obvious, and it is difficult to find ATMs.

Transportation and Accommodation

Tibet is located in the world's most difficult region, but China's transportation system makes it simple to reach the region. For local travel inside Tibet's regions, buses and jeeps are conveniently available. There is also a helicopter option for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which enables travelers to reach their destination quickly while still taking in the beautiful scenery of the area.

During the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, there are several guest accommodations available in Tibet's outlying regions. However, there are just minimal amenities present. There are small hotels and resorts in rural areas. You will sleep in tents while on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra trip because there aren't any hotels or guesthouses in the higher elevation zone

How can I go to Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal?

There are several ways to reach Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal. The best way to reach Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Nepali is via the Kerung route. The route is accessible, time and cost-efficient and easy to travel to.

Why no one can climb Mount Kailash?

Hindus believe that climbing to Mount Kailash's summit is prohibited because doing so would violate the mountain's purity and upset the divine spirits that reside there. A Tibetan folktale claims that Milarepa, a monk, once traveled far enough to ascend Mount Meru.

Can elderly people go to Kailash?

If your body is accustomed to walking/trekking and is fit for high altitudes, the Kailash Kora or Kailash Parikrama is not as difficult. It is advised that for Kailash Kora, start working on your physical fitness beforehand. For Kailash Kora, morning jogging, taking part in short hikes, and regular walking for at least two hours, a day is more beneficial.

Which is the best month to visit Kailash Mansarovar?

In general, tours of Kailash Manasarovar are available at any time from May to October every year. The best months to plan a trip to Kailash Manasarovar are from May to June and September to October because of the good visibility, breathtaking scenery, and pleasant weather.

How much do I have to walk during Parikrama?

With two overnight stops at Dirapukh and Zuthulpuk, the 52-kilometer Kailash journey can be completed in about three days of walking. The Dolma La pass, which is located on the second day of the Kailash Mansarovar Kora and is approximately 19,500 feet above sea level, is the highest point of the trek. 

The trekking is done at a height of over 15000 feet. For the parikrama, one can rent a yak or a horse at Tarboche (starting point of the trek). It is neither our obligation nor a part of our tour package to hire mules and porters for the trek. The trekking is generally on level land on the first and third days, however, on the second day of the trek ascending and descending the Dolma La Pass is the most difficult part of the yatra.

What kind of medical assistance will be there, if needed?

First aid supplies are available with the tour manager or guide at all times during the yatra. In case of an emergency, our team also has a limited supply of oxygen bottles. It is encouraged for pilgrims to bring enough of any medications they usually use or may be prescribed by a physician. In addition to this, having insurance will help you in case of uncertainties. We recommend you obtain one that suits the nature of travel to Mount Kailash.