Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The journey of the Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will start from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi early in the morning. The distance will be approximately 152 kilometers. You will have several stops on the way for refreshments and to enjoy the scenery. You will also see the views of Ganesh Himal (7422m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Langtang Lirung (7227m), and Dorje Lakpa (6966m). Some parts of the road may be narrow and bumpy. After driving through Trishuli Bazaar, Dhunche, and many small villages, you will arrive in Sybrubensi. Syabrubesi town is a gateway to the Langtang National Park. It is also a popular starting point for treks in the region.

You will check in into a guesthouse and spending the night there.

Early in the morning you will be having your breakfast in the guesthouse. After having the breakfast, you will be driving towards Kerung. It will take about 1 hour to reach Rasuwagadhi. Rasuwagadhi is the border side of Nepal. So, you will be passing border towards Tibet. You will walk across the Friendship Bridge to the Chinese immigration post on the Tibetan side. There you will be completing Chinese immigration and customs formalities. This process can take some time, so patience is required. Then you will be driving to Kerung, an isolated valley in the Himalayan range in Tibet. After reaching Kerung, you will check in into a hotel and spending a night there.

You will be starting your day with a breakfast in the hotel. After that, you will be taken to a short walk around Kerung town to help your body adjust with the Tibet’s High Altitude. A rest day in Kerung is an essential part of the Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. You can explore the beautiful Gyirong Valley. It is known for greenery and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You can also visit local monasteries and temples. You can also participate in prayer sessions. You can enjoy local cuisines and hot baths. You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. And, you should avoid alcohol and caffeine because it can lead you to dehydration. You will be staying at hotel in Kerung that day.  So, you can take rest, pack and organize your equipment for the upcoming day.

You will begin the day with a breakfast in Kerung. Then you will be departed early in the morning. You will be crossing La Lungla Pass (5000 m). From there you will have a beautiful view of the Himalayas. They are Gaurishankar (7134m), Shishapangma (8013m), and Langtang (7234m). You will visit Lake Peiko Tsu and cross the holy river of Brahmaputra to reach Saga.

After reaching Saga, you will check into your lodge. You will be spending a night in Saga.

You will begin your journey early in the morning. Today is an important day of your drive. You will head towards Lake Mansarovar. You will pass through vast Tibetan plains and rocky terrains. You will also get the first glimpse of holy Mount Kailash. On the fifth day of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, you will finally reach the holy Lake Mansarovar. You will see the beautiful lake with sparkling waters. The peaceful surroundings of the lake make it the ideal place for meditation and spiritual practice. The lake is also believed to change colors. You can perform rituals and prayers along the lake's edges. Then, you will enjoy a lunch or a simple meal at a spot near the lake. You can visit Lake Mansarovar at night. Its beauty is illuminated by the moon. It’s perfectly safe to go to lake at night. It's still a good idea to travel in a group. If it is possible, we can guide you or you can take Nepalese Sherpa for assistance. It will be cold outside. So make sure you are well covered with warm clothing. Don’t forget to carry a whistle and a torch as well.

You can enjoy the early morning Havan, Puja or any other rituals as your religion on bank of the lake Mansarovar. In the starting month of 2018, Tibetan authorities strictly banned for taking a dip in Mansarovar Lake. It was due litter done by the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims. If someone was found breaking the guidelines, the Chinese authority would charge a fine of about 5000 Yuan. In September of that year, Dip in Mansarovar lake was allowed with strict warnings of no littering. You can take some time to explore the surroundings and take photographs. After that you will have breakfast. Then you will be driving to Darchen via Lake Rakshastal. As we already know that name literally means “lake of the demon” in Hindu mythology. Darchen is a small town located at the foot of Mount Kailash. After reaching Darchen, you will check in to the hotel. You will be asked to take rest and prepare for the next day. You will have dinner and night stay at the hotel.

You will have an early breakfast in Darchen. Then, you will drive from Darchen to Yama Dwar. It is also known as the gateway of the God of Death. It is said that people who are unable to walk around Kailash can walk around Yama Dwar and will obtain the same blessings from Lord Shiva and Parvati. Then you will climb a little from Yama Dwar to Diraphuk, where you can see the most amazing view of Mount Kailash (6638m). After reaching Dirapuk, the pilgrims will see the Mount Kailash on right side of their trek. Then you will stay at the guesthouse near Dirapuk Monastery. You will have time to explore the Monastery area and take photographs. We'll eat a quick and light dinner and relax in bed because it will be terribly cold that night. It might be below zero degrees.

You will wake up early morning before sunrise to see the first sunlight on Mt. Kailash. It provides an amazing view of the ‘Golden Kailash’. Then you will have a light breakfast. You can take hot water in your flask and carry some snacks. Please make sure that you are well equipped, hydrated and dressed as the weather can change rapidly. You may also feel altitude sickness due to high altitude. Then you will start your trek towards Zuthulphuk. This day is considered as the toughest day of this entire trip. The walk starts with a difficult incline in towards of Dolma La Pas (5630 m). It is the highest point on the Kora. And, it is also considered highly sacred place. The pass is named after Dolma (Tara), the goddess of compassion. You'll see brightly coloured flags flying all around. You will also see people's things or items spreaded around near Dolma La Pass. This location is known as Shiva Tsal (Shiva Sthal). It is believed that those who do parikrama are required to leave something behind. It may include their clothes, an ornament, a drop of blood, or a lock of hair. It symbolizes the act of wishing for the end of a sad life. After that you will climb down to Gauri Kunda. It is also considered as a holy lake. Then you will continue your journey for Zuthulphuk. We shorlty stop at a teashop and then continue your journey until you reach your final destination. Then you are told to take rest and stay at lodge there that night.

Zuthulphuk means "Miracle Cave". It is believed that in this place the Buddhist sage Milarepa meditated and performed miracles. You will spend the morning exploring monastery and the surrounding. The monastery is built around a cave .In Milarepa’s cave, you can find a sacred statue of Milarepa. There you can meditate for some time, if you will. Then, a short and easy trek on a flat trail will bring us to Horchu which is situated on the east shore of Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, you will drive to Dongba. Let’s enjoy the final view of the lake and mountain. You will be staying overnight in a lodge at Dongba.

After having the breakfast, you will be heading towards Kerung from Dongba. You will have the beautiful scenery on the way. You will be stop at a local restaurant or tea house for having lunch. As you already know that Kerung is a small village at the border between Tibet and Nepal. You will be staying overnight at a hotel or guesthouse in the border side. You can share the beautiful memories and experiences during your yatra.

Today is the final day of our Mount Kailash Mansoravar Yatra. In the morning after having a breakfast, you will be driven to the Nepal-Tibet border and cross the Friendship Bridge. Then from Rasuwagadhi you will continue your way to Kathmandu. You will be stop at a local restaurant or tea house for having lunch.

In the Evening, you will reach Kathmandu. You can relax in a hotel or you may go to your own residence as you wish.

The hotel in Kathmandu will also provide you the food and the comfortable room to take rest.