Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2025 for Indians

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our team will warmly receive you and transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, a short briefing session will be organized regarding the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, along with document collection and preparations for the journey. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a comfortable hotel in Kathmandu.

Today you will visit some of Kathmandu’s most sacred Hindu sites. The tour includes Pashupatinath Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Guheshwari Temple, and the famous Jal Narayan (Sleeping Vishnu) Temple. After sightseeing, we will complete the visa and permit formalities required for Tibet. In the evening, you’ll receive a full briefing about the Yatra and the itinerary ahead. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will drive to Syabrubesi, a beautiful village close to the Nepal-Tibet border. The drive is scenic, offering views of rivers, waterfalls, and mountains. En route, we pass through Dhunche and enjoy the serene Himalayan landscapes. Upon arrival at Syabrubesi, check into the guesthouse and rest. Dinner and overnight stay at Syabrubesi.

After completing Nepal immigration formalities at the border, we cross into Tibet and meet our Tibetan guide and vehicle. We then drive to Kerung town, located at around 2,750 meters. Today is important for acclimatization as you enter higher altitude. The evening is free for relaxation and short walks around the town. Overnight stay in Kerung.

To adjust to the increasing altitude, we spend the day acclimatizing in Kerung. After breakfast, you can take short hikes around the village or rest at the hotel. Acclimatization is crucial to ensure a successful and healthy Yatra ahead. Overnight stay at Kerung.

Today we drive from Kerung to Saga through beautiful mountainous terrain and vast plains. Along the way, we pass by lakes, small Tibetan settlements, and grazing herds of yaks and sheep. The landscape begins to turn more dramatic and mystical. Dinner and overnight stay at a guesthouse in Saga.

This is a very special day of the journey. After breakfast, we drive towards the sacred Lake Manasarovar, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. The drive offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the first glimpse of Mount Kailash from a distance. Upon reaching Manasarovar, you will perform rituals, take a holy bath, and meditate by the tranquil lake. Overnight stay near Manasarovar in a guesthouse.

After completing puja and rituals at Lake Manasarovar, we drive to Darchen, the base camp for Mount Kailash Parikrama. Darchen is a small town where final preparations for the trek are made. You can also hire porters, horses, or yaks for the Parikrama if needed. Rest and prepare for the trek. Overnight stay at Darchen.

Today marks the beginning of the sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama. After breakfast, drive to Yam Dwar (the Gateway to the God of Death), from where the trek begins. Trekking alongside fellow pilgrims, you’ll reach Dirapuk, facing the stunning north face of Mount Kailash. The view here is awe-inspiring and spiritually uplifting. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Dirapuk.

This is the toughest but most rewarding day of the trek. Early in the morning, we begin the trek towards Dolma La Pass, the highest point of the Kailash Yatra. After offering prayers at Dolma La, descend towards Gauri Kund, another sacred site associated with Goddess Parvati. The trek then continues to Zuthulpuk, where you will rest for the night. Overnight stay at a basic guesthouse in Zuthulpuk.

After a short, easy trek of around 8 kilometers, we finish the Parikrama and reach near Darchen. Our vehicles will pick us up and drive back to Saga. The feeling of accomplishment after completing the Mount Kailash Kora (Parikrama) is indescribable. Dinner and overnight stay at Saga.

After breakfast, we retrace our journey back to Kerung. Enjoy the final views of the Tibetan landscape and soak in the spiritual energy of the journey you have just completed. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kerung.

After clearing customs and immigration formalities at the Nepal-China border, we drive back to Kathmandu via Syabrubesi. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check-in at your hotel. The evening is free for shopping, rest, or optional visits to nearby temples. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.