KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY LAND (16 Nights / 17 Days)

Yatra Overview

A spiritually and culturally rich journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, this land route is tailored for foreign passport holders and NRIs, offering scenic drives, historical and religious sightseeing, cultural immersion, and the complete Kailash Parikrama.

  • Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
  • Starting & Ending Point: Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Group Size: 10–20 Persons (Deluxe Package)
  • Package Cost: USD 2500 Per Person
  • Optional Mt. Everest Flight: USD 250 (with transport)
  • Best Time: May to September (Full Moon Departures Available)

Day-wise Itinerary

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Dinner
📍 Altitude: 1400 m

  • Airport pickup and hotel transfer

  • 6:00 PM: Briefing about the trip

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Visit:

    • Pashupatinath Temple

    • Jal Narayan Temple (Budhanilkantha)

    • Patan Durbar Square

  • Visa processing at Chinese Embassy

  • Optional: Everest Mountain Flight (USD 250)

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Visit:

    • Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    • Kailashnath Mahadev Statue

    • Doleshwor Mahadev Temple

  • Optional: Pottery activity in Bhaktapur

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Cable car ride to Chandragiri Hills

  • Visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple

  • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

  • Optional: Hike instead of cable car

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Free time to rest, shop in Thamel, or prep for yatra

🛏️ Accommodation: Local Guest House
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 118 km / 6–7 hrs

  • Scenic drive along Trishuli River

  • Overnight at appropriate stop based on road conditions

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel (Best Available)
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Altitude: 2850 m

  • Complete Nepal immigration

  • Cross into Tibet at Rasuwagadhi

  • Drive to Kyirong town (1.5 hrs)

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Ascend to 4500m for acclimatization

  • Return to Kyirong to sleep

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 155 km / 3–4 hrs

  • Visit Ganesh Parvat & Lake Peiku Tso

  • Cross Brahmaputra River

🛏️ Accommodation: Guest House (Basic Facility)
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 450 km / 8–9 hrs

  • View Mount Kailash & Rakshas Tal en route

  • Evening rest near Mansarovar Lake

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 35 km

  • Perform Puja/Havan

  • Afternoon drive to Darchen

  • Explore the Darchen Market

🛏️ Accommodation: Guest House
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 12 km Trek

  • Start Kailash Parikrama from Yama Dwar

  • Trek to Derapuk, view North Face of Kailash

Non-trekkers stay at Darchen

🛏️ Accommodation: Guest House
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 22 km Trek

  • Cross Dolma La Pass

  • Visit Gauri Kund, Nandi Parvat, Shiva Sthal

  • Reach Zuthulpuk (Cave of Miracles)

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 8 km trek + 470 km drive

  • Finish Parikrama, meet rest of group at Darchen

  • Long drive to Saga, rest

🛏️ Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 155 km / 2–3 hrs

  • Return journey begins

🛏️ Accommodation: Star Hotel
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
📍 Distance: 170 km / 6 hrs

  • Complete immigration

  • Return to Kathmandu, evening free in Thamel

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

  • Airport drop 2 hours before your flight

Optional: Add Muktinath Darshan upon request

Package Inclusions

✔ Kathmandu airport transfers & sightseeing
✔ 6 Nights Kathmandu hotel (3-star deluxe)
✔ Tibet side travel by private A/C vehicle
✔ Guest house/tea house accommodation during Yatra
✔ All meals (Pure Veg) – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
✔ Tibetan visa & road permits
✔ Nepali guide, kitchen staff & support crew
✔ English-speaking Tibetan guide (Kyirong–Kyirong)
✔ Sleeping bag, mat, jacket, duffel bag
✔ Kitchen support truck
✔ Oxygen cylinder, first aid kit, Gamow bag
✔ Daily 2 water bottles (except during Parikrama)

Package Exclusions

❌ Personal expenses
❌ Extra hotel stay in Kathmandu (if required)
❌ Transport/food for delays (weather, etc.)
❌ Early exit penalty (USD 100/day + actuals)
❌ Horse/porter during Parikrama (Approx. 3500–4000 Yuan)
❌ Emergency evacuation
❌ Travel insurance (mandatory)
❌ International flight tickets
❌ Services not listed under inclusions

Booking Process

✅ Step 1: Check dates & seat availability
✅ Step 2: Email passport copy (valid 6+ months)
📧 To: info@shivkailashyatra.com
✅ Step 3: Pay USD 500 advance to confirm
✅ Balance due 30–35 days prior to departure

Cancellation Policy

Timeline Before DepartureCancellation Charges
30+ Days50% of Advance
20 Days50% of Total Cost
15 Days90% of Total Cost
10 Days or less100% of Total Cost

Important Travel Notes

  • Foreign nationals & NRIs must carry valid passport & Nepal visa
  • Visa on Arrival available at Kathmandu airport
  • Tibet permit & visa arranged by the tour operator
  • Travel insurance covering high altitude mandatory
  • Bring Diamox, thermal wear, trekking gear, snacks, water purifiers
  • Altitude sickness awareness & fitness essential
  • Local currency: Chinese Yuan; exchange at border
JOIN THIS 17-DAY SACRED ADVENTURE TO KAILASH – THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA – THROUGH THE MIGHTY HIMALAYAS! 🙏🕉️🚐