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Kailash Yatra: Nepal Overland Route to Manasarovar Informaion

  • Max. Elevation: 6,638 M

  • Best Season: Spring- Autumn

  • Duration: 13 Days

  • Trip Grading: Moderate

  • Activity: Tours

  • Transport: Private vehicle

  • Accommodation: Hotel- Lodge

  • Meals: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

  • Availability Status: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

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Embark on a sacred travel to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via the Nepal overland route. Enjoy expert guidance, smooth acclimatization, scenic Himalayan drives, and a deeply meaningful spiritual experience in Tibet.”

Begin on the dedicated Kailash Manasarovar Overland Nepal, a heartfelt spiritual mission adored by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. This life-changing trip takes you through the distant highlands of Tibet to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, two of the most powerful spiritual destinations on earth.

Plan for safety, comfort, and profound spiritual experience, this guided yatra includes absolute support—from Tibet permit and visa sorted out to gradual acclimatization and experienced on-ground coordination—ensuring a meaningful and situation journey.

Operated by Himalayan Social Journey, a trusted Nepal-based trekking and pilgrimage company, the tour offers originality, precision, and personalized care for every pilgrim seeking inner peace and divine blessings.



Overview

Why Travel to Kailash Mansarovar with Himalayan Social Journey

Overland Kailash Mansarovar Journey Nepal

Journey through a breathtaking and culturally rich overland stream, offering moderate elevation gain and proper acclimatization to reduce altitude risks and enhance comfort.

Tibet Permit & Visa Assistance Included

All significant Tibet travel permits, visas, and organization are handled by our team so you can focus fully on your spiritual path.

Highly Experienced Kailash Support Team

With years of expertise in organizing Kailash Yatras, our team will make sure responsible management, compassionate guidance, and deep respect for your religious traditions.

Small Groups & Personalized Attention

Journey in restricted groups for greater coordination, flexibility, and individualized care throughout the trek. 

Trusted Nepal-Based Operator

As a government-licensed company known for tight, transparent, and fair service, Himalayan Social Journey verifies a smooth and reliable travel experience.

  • A pure and transformational travel.
  • A once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey for combined religions.
  • Walk through unharmed Tibetan landscapes and high Himalayan terrain
  • Finished the holy Kailash Kora, crossing the high Drolma La Pass (5,630m)
  • incident meditation, prayers, and ancient rituals
  • Take a holy dunk in Lake Mansarovar, believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul
  • Religious Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is not just a pilgrimage—it is a journey of dedication, introspection, and spiritual awakening. Mount Kailash, believed to be the eternal residence of Lord Shiva, stands as a cosmic pillar connecting earth to the divine. Pilgrims from across the world undertake this sacred path seeking blessings, clarity, healing, and liberation.

  • Mount Kailash – The Spiritual Center of the Universe
  • Regarded as the axis mundi, Mount Kailash is the center of spiritual energy in many ancient traditions.
  • For Hindus, it is the heavenly home of Lord Shiva.
  • For Buddhists, it represents literacy and profound wisdom.
  • For Jains, it is the position where Rishabhdev attained liberation.
  • For Bon followers, it is the headquarters of spiritual power and truth.

Its various pyramid-like peak, untouched and unclimbed, emanates an aura of mystery, reverence, and divine presence.

Lake Mansarovar – The Sacred Mirror of the Mind

Adjacent to Kailash lies the fresh Lake Mansarovar, revered for its spiritual purity. According to ancient scriptures:

  • Bathing in its waters washes away past aura debts
  • Drinking its water brings spiritual translucency.
  • Meditating on its stay calms the mind and awakens inner peace

The lake’s crystal-clear exposition of the surrounding mountains symbolizes purity and the deeper truth of the self.

Kailash Kora / Parikrama

The Kailash Kora (52 km) is the religious ritual of the yatra. Walking clockwise around Mount Kailash is trusted to discharge karmic burdens and open the path to moksha (liberation).

Though physically different, especially during the rise of Drolma La Pass, the Kora is filled with affection, faith, and transformative spiritual energy. 


Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our team will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. After settling in, give a short briefing about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, including an overview of the Tibet visa method and details of the upcoming journey.

  • Accommodation: hotel 
  • Meals: Not included

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Tibet Visa Preparation

Start your day with a supernatural tour of Kathmandu, visiting key journey sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwari Temple, and Budhanilkantha. These pure places provide a meaningful start to your Yatra. In the afternoon, your Tibet visa and permit documents will be prepared. Our team will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure everything is in order for your upcoming journey.

  • Accommodation: hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

Begin on a stunning drive from Kathmandu toward the northern border. The route takes you through curved hills, lush terraced fields, river valleys, and charming traditional Nepali villages. By afternoon, you reach Syabrubesi, a small settlement close to the Tibet border and the gateway for your overland journey.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch 
  • Altitude:2,380 m
  • Time: 7 hrs

Day 4: Cross the Border – Drive to Kyirong

After breakfast, proceed to the Nepal–Tibet border and complete the essential immigration and customs formalities. Once cleared, continue your journey into Tibet and drive to Kyirong, a graceful border town surrounded by lush forests, deep valleys, and attractive Himalayan views. Spend the rest of the day resting and acclimatizing to this higher altitude.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/ hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 2,800 m

Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Kyirong

Expand a full day in Kyirong to allow your body to adjust to the increasing altitude. Rest and hydrate well, or take alternative short acclimatization hikes around the town to enhance your transformation. The quiet environment and attached Himalayan scenery make this a pleasant and necessary pause in your journey.

  • Accommodation: lodge/ hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch 

Day 6: Drive to Saga

Start your route across the vast Tibetan Plateau, driving through open landscapes of sweeping grasslands, turquoise rivers, and distant snow-capped peaks. Along the way, you may see nomadic herders and grazing yaks that reflect the historical Tibetan lifestyle.

By afternoon, reach Saga, a substantial stopover town for acclimatization before heading further into the high-altitude regions.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 4,640 m
  • Time: 5 hrs

Day 7: Drive to Lake Mansarovar

Embark on your travel through the important Tibetan plateau, crossing high-altitude terrain and dramatic landscapes along the way. As you pass Lake Mansarovar, the scenery opens into a charming view of one of the most sacred lakes in the world. Upon reaching, witness the serene turquoise waters and their stunning reflections of the surrounding mountains. Pilgrims may engage in supernatural rituals, meditation, and holy bathing ceremonies along the lake shore.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 4,590 m
  • Time:6 hours

Day 8: Mansarovar Puja & Drive to Darchen

Start the day with morning prayers, rituals, meditation, or an optional religious dip in Lake Mansarovar, embracing its deep spiritual significance.

After lunch, begin the drive to Darchen, the base town and starting point of the Mount Kailash Kora (Parikrama). Upon arrival, prepare for the upcoming circumambulation with final arrangements and rest.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 4,575 m

Day 9: Kailash Kora Day 1 – Trek to Dirapuk

Continue the sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama (Kora), a spiritually significant 52 km circumambulation. The route leads you through the beautiful valley of Tarboche and Shershong, gradually revealing the awe-inspiring north face of Mount Kailash.

The journey is both physically different and deeply spiritual, offering uninterrupted views of the holy mountain throughout the trek.

  • Distance: 12 km / 5–6 hrs
  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 4,900 m

Day 10: Kailash Kora Day 2 – Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk via Dolma La Pass

This is the most demanding and spiritually significant day of the Mount Kailash Kora. The route rises to the high Dolma La Pass (5,630m), which is the symbolic pinnacle of the pilgrimage. From the pass, the descent begins toward the sacred Gauri Kund, a revered alpine lake. Continue trekking through rugged terrain until reaching Zuthulpuk Monastery, named after the cave of miracles associated with Buddhist saint Milarepa.

  • Distance: 22 km / 8–10 hrs
  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Altitude: 5,630 m

Day 11: Kailash Kora Day 3 – Trek to Darchen & Drive to Saga

Complete the last section of the pure Mount Kailash Parikrama, trekking approximately 10 km from Zuthulpuk to Darchen. After the latter, the spiritual circuit, reunite and take time to rest and reflect on the spiritual journey. Later, start the drive back across the vast Tibetan landscape to Saga, retracing the stunning high-altitude plateau scenery.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch

Day 12: Drive from Saga to Kyirong

Continue your return journey toward the Nepal–Tibet border, driving across the wide Tibetan plateau. Enjoy the final views of the open highlands, rivers, and distant snow-capped peaks as you descend toward lower elevations.

Reach Kyirong by afternoon and spend the rest of the day resting after the long drive.

  • Accommodation: lodge/hotel
  • Meals: breakfast, dinner, and lunch
  • Time: 5 hrs


Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive to the Nepal–Tibet border and complete the essential immigration formalities. Continue your trail back to Kathmandu, winding through scenic hills, rivers, and traditional villages along the way.

Get into Kathmandu by evening, marking the successful completion of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

  • Accommodation: hotel
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Time: 7 hrs

Included

AIRPORT PICK-UP AND DROP : AIRPORT PICK-UP AND DROP : Airport – transfer- airport (pick up and drop).


ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis.


WELCOME DINNER : WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome dinner in a tourist-standard restaurant in Kathmandu with the office’s staff.


PERMITS : PERMITS : All necessary paperwork: trekking permit.


STAFF INSURANCE : STAFF INSURANCE : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.


MAP : MAP : Kailash Mana Sarovar yatra trekking.


MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Flight as per the itinerary.


MEMBER LUGGAG : MEMBER LUGGAG : Up to 15 kg per member for personal baggage during the trek, carried by porters.


FOOD & LODGING : FOOD & LODGING : 3meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation on a sharing basis in a tea house/camp during the trek.


GUIDE : GUIDE : Government-licensed guide (English-speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.


PORTER : PORTER : Porters (2trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek, if required.


STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff and porters' daily wages, salary, equipment, food, and clothing.


MEDICAL KIT : MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive medical kit.


Excluded

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).


NEPAL VISA FEES : The Nepal Visa fee is US$40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days, USD$ 100).


LUNCH & DINNER :

Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (Also in case of early return from trekking than the scheduled itinerary).


EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights' accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.


INSURANCE : Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation.


PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone calls, internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear, etc.


TOILETRIES :

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean

FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee

INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facilities during the trek are not included.


TIPS : tips for guides, porters, and staff.


EXTRA : Any other services or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.


Trip Organization

Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:

  • The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and the leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often, he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
  • The Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and setting up camp. 
  • The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. 
  • The kitchen boy is an assistant to the cook. (camping trek)
  • The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.

Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person: For Lodge (tea house) Accommodations Trek:15 kg maximum;

Tent Camping Trek: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.

Additionally, the Alpinist Club ensures that insurance is provided for the guide and porters. They are also equipped with specific gear for crossing high-altitude passes.


Accommodations in Kathmandu

In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:

  • Hotel Himalayan Suite: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
  • Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the comforts for your stay: air conditioning, a bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.


Accommodation And Meals during the Trek 

During the Narphu Valley and Mesokanta La Pass, you will stay in a lodge or Tea House with twin shared bedrooms. Meals are prepared by the Lodge's cook and served in the dining room for this trek.

At the Mesokanta la pass for 2 nights, we will stay in a tent, and food will be prepared by the kitchen team and served in the dining Tent or your Tent.

Here is a typical one-day menu: 

  • Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
  • Lunch: a main course, tea, or coffee
  • Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee. During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
  • Water: We provide water purification tablets. and recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.


Physical level in Narphu Valley and Mesokanta la Trek

This program is designed for those who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities. You only need to carry a daypack with essentials. The trek lasts 18 days, with daily hikes of 6 to 7 hours and altitude changes between 400 m and 1,350 m. The Kangla and Mesokanto la Pass (5,150 m) often have snow later in the season.

Preparation for the Trek

Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.

Medical check-up

Being in good health is essential to fully enjoying your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.

Acute Mountain Sickness

This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomfort like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.

Safety During the Trek

Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.

Group size for the Kailash Manasarovar trek

The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom, and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified, and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.

Camping Equipment 

All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tent, shower tents, and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes, and anchors.

Personal Equipment for the trekking

Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.

High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.

Security And Communication 

We have at least one Iridium satellite phone for logistics, weather updates, and security. Participants may use it under certain conditions—please contact us for private use. All camps are connected by radio, with access for the expedition leader, participants, and high-altitude Sherpas. A hyperbaric chamber will be available at base camp, and a lighter essential pharmacy will be stocked at higher camps.