The Holy Mount Kailash Overland Tour via Kyrung is one of the easiest and most economical ways to reach Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, beginning from Kathmandu, Nepal. The journey starts with a sacred visit to the Holy Pashupatinath Temple before traveling by road toward the Timure border. Pilgrims may also opt for a more comfortable experience by taking a helicopter from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi/Timure at an additional cost of USD 1500 for a one-way flight. After crossing the border, the route continues through Kyrung, Saga, and Paryang before arriving at the divine Lake Mansarovar, where devotees perform puja, hawan, tarpan, and spiritual purification. The Yatra then proceeds to the Mount Kailash Parikrama via Darchen, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk, offering an unforgettable spiritual experience. Upon completing the Parikrama, pilgrims return to Kathmandu to offer holy water and final prayers at the Pashupatinath Temple. Kailashtreks.com warmly invites Lord Shiva’s devotees to join this overland Yatra via Kathmandu and Kyrung during the upcoming season from May to September 2026.

YATRA MAP

ELEVATION MAP

YATRA INFORMATION

Tour Code

Tour Title

Duration

Destination Covered

IFMO- 100

Deluxe Overland Tour

13 Nights/ 14 Days

Kathmandu, Syabrubesi, Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Lake

YATRA FACTS

Tour Grade	Tour Duration	Highest Elevation	Road Condition	Walking and trekking Duration	General Information
4	14 Days	5,610 Meter	Black Topped Highway	Approx 42 Km Holy trek including 10 Km gradual Climbing.	An adventure-type tour, especially during the 3-day Parikrama. The journey is smooth and comfortable till the Parikrama starting point.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES – 2026

Month	Group Code	Date of Arrival in Kathmandu		Departure for Mt. Kailash		Return from the Yatra		Final Departure		Full Moon Dates/No Moon Dates
Month	Group Code									Full Moon Dates/No Moon Dates
		Day	Date	Day	Date	Day	Date	Day	Date
April	IMFO 101	SAT	25th April	MON	27th April	THUS	7th May	FRI	8th May	1st May
May	IFMO 102	WED	6^TH MAY	FRI	8^TH MAY	MON	18^TH MAY	TUES	19^TH MON
MAY	IFMO 103	SUN	17^TH MAY	TUE	19^TH MAY	FRI	29^TH MAY	SAT	30^TH MAY
MAY	IFMO 104	TUES	26^TH MAY	THUS	28^TH MAY	SUN	7^TH JUNE	MON	8^TH JUNE	31^ST MAY
JUNE	IFMO 105	SAT	6^TH JUNE	MON	8^TH JUNE	THUS	18^TH JUNE	FRI	19^TH JUNE
JUNE	IFMO 106	SAT	20^TH JUNE	MON	22^ND JUNE	THUS	2^ND JULY	FRI	3^RD JULY	29^TH JUNE
JULY	IFMO 107	WED	1^ST JULY	FRI	3^RD JULY	MON	13^TH JULY	TUES	14^TH JULY
JULY	IFMO 108	SUN	12^TH JULY	TUES	14^TH JULY	FRI	24^TH JULY	SAT	25^TH JULY
JULY	IFMO 109	THUS	23^RD JULY	SAT	25^TH JULY	TUES	4^TH AUG	WED	5^TH AUG	29^TH JULY
AUG	IFMO 110	TUES	4^TH AUG	THUS	6^TH AUG	SUN	16^TH AUG	MON	17^TH AUG
AUG	IFMO 111	TUES	18^TH AUG	THUS	20^TH AUG	SUN	30^TH AUG	MON	31^ST AUG	28^TH AUG
AUG	IFMO 112	SUN	30^TH AUG	TUES	1^ST SEPT	FRI	11^TH SEPT	SAT	12^TH SEPT
SEP	IFMO 113	FRI	11^TH SEP	SUN	13^TH SEP	WED	23^RD SEP	THUS	24^TH SEPT
SEPT	IFMO 114	SUN	20^TH SEPT	TUES	22^ND SEPT	FRI	2^ND OCT	SAT	3^RD OCT	26^TH SEPT

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:

S. N	HOTEL / RESORT	LOCATION
01	HOTEL MERCURE BY (ACCOR)/ HOTEL CROWN IMPERIAL/ HOTEL MIRAGE REGENCY	KATHMANDU
02	NAMASTE GUEST HOUSE	TIMURE
03	HOTEL PILGRIM OR SIMILAR	KYRUNG
04	SAGA GRAND OR SIMILAR	SAGA
05	HOTEL HIMALAYA OR SIMILAR	DARCHEN
06	GUEST HOUSE	DIRAPIK
07	GUEST HOUSE	ZUTHULPUK

Holy Mt. Kailash Tour: An Introduction

Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are revered as the spiritual center of creation and the universe. Since ancient times, sages, seekers, philosophers, and devotees have experienced profound spiritual bliss in the presence of these sacred sites. Mount Kailash is known by several divine names—Meru, Sumeru, Hemadri (Golden Mountain), Ratnasanu (Jewel Peak), Karnikachala (Lotus Mountain), Amaradri, Deva Parvatha, and more. Regarded as Swayambhu (self-manifested), it is believed that all creation emerges from this cosmic center and ultimately returns to it.

Spiritual texts describe Mt. Kailash as the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing the eternal union of Purusha and Prakriti. The silvery peak radiates truth, wisdom, and bliss (Sachidanandam). Performing a parikrama of Mt. Kailash and taking a holy dip in Lake Mansarovar are believed to purify one’s soul, liberating devotees from past sins and the cycle of rebirth.

Significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Sikh Traditions

For Hindus

Mt. Kailash is the ultimate seat of Lord Shiva. Rituals performed at Mansarovar and the Parikrama are believed to grant moksha and unite the devotee with the supreme consciousness.

For Buddhists

Buddhists revere Kailash as Kang Rinpoche and Mansarovar as Tso Mapham. They worship Demchok (a wrathful form of Buddha) and believe that pilgrimage to this region leads to Nirvana. Sacred sites such as Dolma La (Devi) and Gauri Kund (Thukizhingbu) hold deep spiritual importance.

For Jains

Jains know Kailash as Astapada, the site where Adinath Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, attained nirvana.

For Sikhs

Local legends associate the region with Guru Nanak, with a revered monastery housing a peaceful marble statue believed by some to represent him.

A Sacred Experience Beyond Religion

The landscapes of Kailash and Mansarovar radiate an indescribable spiritual energy. Even those who are not religious often feel a deep sense of peace and inner balance in this tranquil region. It is widely believed that only those destined for this sacred journey ultimately reach here