PRODUCT INTRODUCTION:
HOLY MT KAILASH VIA LHASA TOUR: is a special yatra which gives a traveler an experience of Tibetan culture, scenic beauty & a chance to explore two major cities of the Tibetan Autonomous Region- Lhasa and Shigatse. The tour (Yatra) starts from Kathmandu by flying to Lhasa. Lhasa City sightseeing will cover the famous Potala Palace & some monasteries around. The route from Lhasa to Saga is considered as most scenic route. Fishtail Tours & Travel invites you to join this special tour during your next Pilgrimage tour to the abode of Lord Shiva.
YATRA MAP
YATRA ELEVATION (ALTITUDE):
YATRA INFORMATION:
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Tour code |
Tour Name |
Duration of the Tour |
Destination covered |
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IFML 200 |
HOLY MT KAILASH VIA KATHMANDU & LHASA TOUR |
14 Nights/ 15 Days |
Kathmandu Valley, Lhasa, and |
YATRA FACTS:
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Tour Grade |
Tour Duration |
Highest Elevation |
Road Condition |
Walking and trekking Duration |
General Information |
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4 |
15 Days |
5,610 Meter |
Black Topped Highway |
Approx 42 Km Holy trek including 10 Km gradual Climbing. |
An adventure-type of tour, especially during the 3 days of Parikrama. The journey is smooth and comfortable till the Parikrama starting point. |
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES – 2026
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Month |
Group code |
Date of Arrival in Kathmandu |
Departure for Mt. Kailash |
Return from the Yatra |
Final Departure |
Full Moon Dates/No Moon Dates |
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April |
IFML 401 |
Sat |
25th April |
Mon |
27th Apr |
Fri |
8th May |
Sat |
9th May |
1st May |
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May |
IFML 402 |
Sun |
17th May |
Tue |
19th May |
Sat |
30th May |
Sun |
31st May |
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June |
IFML 403 |
Sat |
20th June |
Mon |
22nd June |
Fri |
3rd July |
Sat |
4th July |
29th June |
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July |
IFML 404 |
Sun |
12th July |
Tues |
14th July |
Sat |
25th July |
Sun |
26th July |
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Aug |
IFML 405 |
Tues |
18th Aug |
Thus |
20th Aug |
Mon |
31st Aug |
Tues |
1st Sept |
28th Aug |
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Sep |
IFML 406 |
Fri |
11th Sep |
Sun |
13th Sep |
Thus |
24th Sep |
Fri |
25th Sept |
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Sept |
IFML 407 |
Sun |
20th Sept |
Tues |
22nd Sept |
Sat |
3rd Oct |
Sun |
4th Oct |
26th Sept |
HOLY MT KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR LAKE- AN INTRODUCTION:
Holy Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, center of creation & the Universe, are as old as the creation. Thousands of Sages, Ordinary Mortals, Philosophers, and even Gods had submerged in the blissful trance at the very sight of this divine grandeur. It is the MERU, SUMERU, SUSHUMNA, HEMADRI (Golden Mountain), RATNASANU (Jewel Peak), KARNIKACHALA (Lotus Mountain), AMARADRI, DEVA PARVATHA (Summit of Gods), GANAPARVATHA, AJATADRI (Silver Mountain). Regarded as SWAYAMBHU, the self-created one, everything is said to emanate from here and finally returns here. Mind is the knot tying consciousness, and matter is set free here.
Famously known to be an abode of LORD SHIVA and his divine consort PARVATI, Mt. Kailash expounds the philosophy of PURUSHA and PRAKRITI-SHIVA and SHAKTI. The radiant SILVERLY summit is the throne of TRUTH, WISDOM, and BLISS-SACHIDANANDAM. The primordial sound AUM (NADABINDU) from the tinkling anklets of LALITA PRAKRITI created the visible patterns of the universe, and the vibrations (DVANI) from the feet of Lord Shiva (NATARAJA) weaved the essence of ATMAN, the ultimate truth. The scriptures reiterate that one who takes the holy dip at Mansarovar and carries out the Parikrama around Kailash is absolved of his/her sins through generations and is absorbed into the Supreme Finality. There is no rebirth; sorrows or joys, and he/she will be with ultimate – the Lord Shiva. In other words, they become Shiva.
In addition to the Hindus, the entire region is also one of the most important pilgrimage centers for the Buddhists. They worship DEMCHOK (Buddha in forceful form) seated on the summit of Kailash. It is also called Dharmapala; one version quotes the deity as a form of Shiva’s manifestation. The description of the deity is more or less like Shiva. Devi is also given a similar form to Parvati. Buddhists adore Kailash as KANG RINGPOCHE and Mansarovar as TSO MAPHAM. Guru Rinpoche (The great Indian Master PADMASAMBHAVA, who introduced Buddhism) and Saint Milerapaare are greatly revered here by the pilgrims. Since TANTRISM runs through the main core of Buddhism here, their customs and practices would be found running close and parallel to Hindu traditions. Like Hindus, they also consider (DOLMA (DEVI) and GAURI KUND (ThukiZingbu) as holiest spots. Buddhists strongly believe that pilgrimage to this place liberates them to NIRVANA.
Besides, Jains acknowledge Kailash as ASTAPADA and PADMAHRADA. It is believed that ADINATH VRISHABDEVA, the first Tirthankara, attained Nirvana here. A few claim that GURU NANAK meditated here. Across the river CHU, there on the Nyanri range stands an impressive temple. Inside this monastery, there is a marble statue radiating peace and compassion. This statue is claimed to be that of Guru Nanak.
The entire area echoes with spiritual vibrations. Even the agnostics shall discover new balance amidst that fathomless serenity. One has to experience it. The common belief is that those who are ordained are only there.
OUTLINED ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Pilgrimage Sightseeing/Briefing
Day 03: Fly to Lhasa and free day in Lhasa.
Day 04: Drive to Shigatse
Day 05: Drive to Saga
Day 06: Drive to Mansarovar
Day 07: Drive to Darchen
Day 08: Drive to Sersong & Holy trek to Dirapuk
Day 09: Holy trek to Zuthulpuk
Day 10: Holy trek near Darchen and Drive to Paryang/ Saga
Day 11: Drive from Saga to Shigatse
Day 12: Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa
Day 13: Transfer to the Airport for the Flight to Kathmandu
Day 14: Transfer to the Airport for the Flight to the Onward journey
Arrive in kathmandu, meet welcome and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hostel.
Brekfast and leaves for famous Pilgrimage sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Budhanilkantha temple. Return to Hotel, for lunch, breifing about the yatra and necesary preparation. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After Breakfast leave for full day city sightseeing to magnificient Potala Palace(From Outside Only). The winter palace of the dalai lama; the place where yje former dalai lama stupas are being kept; Once the the seat of the tebetain government. With a history of over 1,300 years, the Potala Palace is the treasure of Tibetan religion and culture, storing plenty of figures of the Buddha, murals, sutras etc. After visiting Potala Palace, you will visit one of the three largest monasteries of Gelugpa- the Sera Monastery, and the Dalai Lama's summer palace of the treasure Park of Tibet, the Norbulingka. Return to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Shigatse (3,836, 290 kms, 6/7 hours’ drive). En-route enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the mountain landscape. Finally arrive Shigatse and check into hotel. After get refreshed proceed to visit Palkor Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and drive to Saga (4,640-meter, 460 Km). En-route enjoy the beautiful view of Mt.Shishapama, Peikutso Lake, finally arrive.
After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 480 Km, 7/8 hours’ drive). Arrive Mansarovar, perform Puja, hawan, and Devtarpan etc. (self). Freshly cooked meals will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guest house.
Drive to Darchen (4,664 M, 1 hour drive, 30 Kms) en-route visit to Chuigumpa hot spring will be organized. Finally arrive in Darchen and overnight stay at hotel. Breakfast and drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point, -the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwarand further drive to Sershong (total 8 km) and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 m, 10 km, 3 to 4 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Breakfast and drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point, -the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwar and further drive to Sershong (total 8 km) and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 m, 10 km, 3 to 4 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse
Continue trekking of challenging cross the Dikpala (5,000 m) and Dormala (5,600m) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 m) (22km/ 7 to 8 hours trek). Overnight stay at Lodge.
Last and final day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (16 km/ 3 to 4 hrs. trek). En-route can enjoy the view of Thuktso lake. Arrive near Darchen & drive to Saga (450 Km, 8 hours’ drive). Overnight stay at hotel.
Drive Saga to Shigatse (460 Kms, 8 /9 hours’ drive). Arrive Shigatse and check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Drive to Lhasa (3,600-meter, 290 km, 5/6 hours’ drive). Arrive Lhasa and check into hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast and transfer to Lhasa airport for flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Evening holy water offering and witness Arati Puja at Pashupatinath temple. Overnight stay at hotel
Brekfast and free time until transfered to international airport for onward flight.
Route & climatic conditions: Once the voyage commences, the panoramic Himalaya and Tibet cocoon the pilgrims in their effulgence, and they drift beyond the reach of a conventional world. Deep silence and eerie expansiveness rule the atmosphere. A resourceful pilgrim, however, would enjoy his every step. The route from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi (Timure) (Nepal-China border) is narrow and scary, but from the border onward roads are well maintained. The high-altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, and windy. Night is colder than day. Torrential rains, strong icy winds are common features. The average altitude is above 3,500 meters, and the route covers many high-altitude passes.
Risk and Liabilities: We will endeavor to make your journey smooth and pleasant as far as possible. However, the entire program in Tibet is conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Kailashtreks.com. & its associated organizations will not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restrictions, delay in receiving Tibet Travel Permit and Visa due to TTB’s own rules and regulations, landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrests, cancellation of flights, delay due to shortage of land cruiser Jeep/Coach in Tibet, personal sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurred shall be borne by the travelers themselves.
Required Documents:
Fitness: This is not a trek or expedition but a tour; therefore, no specific level of fitness is required.
Anybody can join this Yatra if they think they are fit and have strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation, and regular exercises make the journey comfortable for all.
Food and Beverages: Delicious continental & Indian food will be served. Breakfasts and Dinners will be served in the campsite by trained Nepali staff. Packed lunch will be provided during the daytime. We will serve mineral water for drinking purposes.
Clothing and Necessities: As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. 20 degrees Celsius to min. –16 degrees Celsius) one should prepare accordingly. However, we suggest all yatries to travel light, carrying a maximum of 10 to 15 Kg per person.
Travelers should bring the following items: Clothing and Necessities: As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. 20 degrees Celsius to min. –16 degrees Celsius), one should prepare accordingly. However, we suggest all yatries to travel light – maximum 10 to 15 Kg per person. We also provide certain clothing and essentials from our end. Kindly go through the details and decide the requirement accordingly:
Clothing Requirement:
Clothing requirements may vary as per the yatra duration. Based on 14 14-day Overland Yatra, the following clothing is suggested;
4/5 Pairs of Thermal wares
Enough undergarments and warm socks
4 pairs of outer clothing
Hand Gloves
Light Jackets & Sweaters
Shoes with water-resistant
Muffler and sandal
Hand Towel
Enough Soaks (Thick Woolen socks for Parikrama)
Other clothing, including night clothing, as per personal need and preference.
General Essentials:
Torch Light with battery
Multivitamin Tablets
Sun protection cream with 50 PH
Regular medicines that are being used
Wet and dry tissues
Dry fruits and energy bars
Vicks or Amritanjan
Dark Sun Glasses
Body Lotion
Water bottle – 2 bottles of 1 liter each
What we offer:
Feather Down jacket with up to -10 cold resistance
Backpack for valuable and general essentials
Duffel bag for personal clothing
Walking Stick for the 3-day Parikrama
Wind cheer or Puncho to cover cold wind and rain during parikrama
Monkey Cap
First Aid Box for general medicine
3 Times a day, freshly cooked meal
Boiled and mineral water.
Insurance: Full travel insurance covering medicine, Helicopter evacuation (in case of emergency), loss of personal belongings, postponed/ pre-pond expenses of inward and outward flight, and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.
CANCELLATION:
All notices of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing; verbal cancellation will not be accepted. There is no refund for services not used. In case of any cancellation, the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the following cancellation rules will apply to the balance amount payable.
The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulations of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and the Foreign Exchange Center (FEC), China.
WHY TO CHOOSE KAILASHTREKS.COM AS YOUR PILGRIMAGE YATRA OPERATOR TO HOLY MT. KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR–THE JOURNEY TO THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA?
BOOKING PROCEDURE:
For the booking of Mt Kailash or any other Tibet / China Tour, the following documents and payment must reach us.
Note:
The ROE with the US Dollar is calculated @ 90.00 per USD. Any change in ROE should be adjusted on
the cost by either side.
The price is subject to change if the FEC / IPSC (China Government Authority) increases the price.
Applied as applicable on the USD side.
Charan Sparsh costs be done on the same; the yatries who opt for Charan Sparsh have to start early in the morning from Darchen – on a walk only – no horse.
Price on Call
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana,
Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom & drive to Muktidham by local jeep & return toJomsom,
Day 04: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara & half day Pokhara sightseeing,
Day 05: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & join on Holy Mount Kailash Yatra program.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU & TRANSFER TO HOTEL- Dinner
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 02: DRIVE TO POKHARA VIA MANAKAMANA - B/L/D
After breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (925 meter, 200 KM, / 7-8 hrs drive). En-route visit to Manakamana temple by cable car. Pray to God Manakamana- wish - filing goddesses , lunch and drive to Pokhara. Arrive Pokhara and check into hotel. Evening visit around the Fewa Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.