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Ashtapad Jain Tirth Yatra - Route, Cost & Package Details

7 min read Publish on : 01-May-2026 Written By : Raman

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Ashtapad Jain Tirth is one of the five Jain Maha Tirthas, located near the southern face of Mount Kailash in Tibet, where Bhagwan Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, attained Nirvana. Since direct access has been banned since 2013, the Ashtapad parvat yatra is performed as part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with Chhada Darshan from the Serlung Gompa viewpoint near Darchen.

Pilgrims travel via Nepal, either by road through Kyirung (Gyirong) or by helicopter via Simikot and Hilsa. Ashtapad Jain Tirth Yatra package costs start from ₹2,50,000 per person for the overland route and ₹3,15,000 for helicopter routes. Departures are available from Lucknow and Kathmandu, with pilgrims joining from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Haridwar.

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How to reach Ashtapad Jain Tirth?

The closest point is Darchen village in Tibet, reached via the Nepal overland route (13 to 14 days) or the helicopter route (10 to 12 days). From Darchen, a 3-hour trek leads to the Serlung Gompa viewpoint for Ashtapad Chhada Darshan.

How to book Ashtapad Jain Tirth Yatra from India?

Book through a licensed tour operator experienced in Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The operator handles your Chinese Group Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, and all other restricted area permits. Departures are available mainly from Lucknow and Kathmandu. However, you can easily reach there from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, or any other city.

Is Ashtapad Parvat part of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

Yes. Ashtapad is located near Mount Kailash and can only be approached through the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Direct physical access through Inner Kora has been banned since 2013. Pilgrims perform Chhada Darshan from the Serlung Gompa viewpoint near Darchen.

What is the cost of the Ashtapad tour package?

Since there is no standalone Ashtapad package, costs are based on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Overland packages start from ₹2.15 lakh per person. Helicopter packages range from ₹2.80 to 3.20 lakh. VIP packages via Lhasa can go up to ₹5 lakh and above.

Why is Ashtapad important in Jainism?

Ashtapad is the Nirvana-bhoomi of Bhagwan Rishabhdev, the founder of Jain dharma. It is one of the five Jain Maha Tirthas and is referenced in the Kalpa Sutra and several other canonical Jain texts.

What is Ashtapad Jain Tirth Yatra?

The Ashtapad Tirth Yatra is a pilgrimage to the sacred site near Mount Kailash in Tibet where Bhagwan Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, attained Nirvana.