Overland Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 by Bus (13 Night / 14 Days)

When you arrive at Kathmandu Airport our representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Briefings will be given regarding the Kailash Mansarovar tour by our representative in the evening at 7:00 p.m.  Dinner and overnight stay in a 3-star hotel  (Hotel Vaishali, Manang, or similar).

After breakfast, we will proceed to Kathmandu sightseeing, sightseeing, covering holy temples like Pashupatinath Temple, Jal Narayan Temple, and other places. Complete your preparation and packing for further yatra in the evening. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel (Hotel Vaishali, Manang, or similar)

After breakfast, we will drive to Dhunche, which is  2000 m above sea level and covers  130 km in 6 hours, or else to Syabrubesi, which is  1600 m above sea level  and covers 145 km in 6.5 hours. Overnight stay at a guest house.

Drive to Rasuwagadhi from Syabrubesi, which is 1800  m above sea level and covers 15 km in 45 minutes. At Rasuwagadhi, immigration and customs formalities will happen here for exiting Nepal and entering Tibet. After immigration continue to Kyirong County (3950 ) in 3 hours, covering 105 km, Overnight stay in the hotel.

Your entire day is free as you will acclimatize for the Kailash Mansarovar tour. In preparation for the further Kailash Yatra trek, we might go for short treks. Overnight stay in the hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive to Dongba, covering 335 km in 7 hours, passing through Thorong La, Paige-Tso Lake, and the Brahmaputra River. Overnight stay at hotel  (Xixa Panama, Mu being Chung or similar).

Wake up early in the morning and drive to Mansarovar Lake,  which will take around 7 hours, passing through beautiful places. We will be completing the Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle in approximately approximately 2-3 hours, covering 105 km. Overnight stay at a guest house near the shore of the Holy Lake Mansarovar and get the first glimpse of the divine Holy Mount Kailash.

Wake up early in the morning and witness the divinity of Mansarovar Lake. In the afternoon,  take a dip in the holy Lake Mansarovar and perform puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake. After completing the holy bath, we drive to Darchen for approximately 2 hours and stay  overnight in the hotel.

If we get the permit from Chinese authorities, then we drive to Ashtapad, or else, after the short drive from Lake Mansarovar, we will drive to Yamdwar and begin the trek to Dirapuk, which is a 10-kilometer trek on the first day of Mount Kailash Parikrama. Get enlightened and feel blessed by the darshan of the North Face of Mount Kailash on the first day of Parikrama, which is considered to be most auspicious. Those who will not be going for Parikrama will travel from Yamdwar to Darchen, which is just 30 minutes away, and stay there in a guest house for 2 nights and enjoy the undeniable view of the holy Mount Kailash.
Important: Parikrama is optional. Few would be doing Parikrama by walking, a few by horse, and a few old people may not be doing Parikrama. Those who are not doing Parikrama will return from Yam Dwar to the Guest House at Darchen. We will arrange meals and accommodations there. Holy Mount Kailash is easily visible from there, and one can do puja from there too. 
People staying at Darchen will join other group members in the first half once they complete the third day of Parikrama

Wake up early on your second day of Kailash Parvat Parikrama and start your trek of 22 km from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and then to Zuthulpuk. It is also said to be the most difficult part of the journey throughout the Kailash Parvat Yatra, as you will be trekking up to 18,600 feet above sea level. From Dolma La Pass, descend to Gauri Kund and further trek along the river to Zuthulpuk.
Overnight stay: lodge or guest house.
On the 2nd day of your Mount Kailash Parikrama, the first 6-7 km (till Dolma La Pass at 5600 m) has a very steep climb and is also considered the most difficult part of the Yatra. All the yatris who are doing the Parikrama of Kailash Parvat are advised to take a comfortable time to cover it and rest whenever and wherever they feel any kind of problem. After the first 6-7 km, the remaining 16 km are comparatively plain, downward, and comfortable. 
Important: You will pass through Shivasthal (a sacred place for Tibetans; it is believed that whatever you offer here, you will get it in heaven) and Gauri Kund. After Dolma La Pass, it's a long, pleasant trek beside the river. You will see the east face of Mount Kailash here.

The third and last day of Mount Kailash Parikrama is around 8 km and takes almost 3 hours to complete. Generally, we complete the parikrama by 9:00–10:00 a.m. After completing Parikrama, we will drive to Darchen, merge with other members of the tour who didn't go to Mount Kailash Parikrama, and then drive to Dongba. Overnight stay in the hotel (Xixa Panama, Mu being Chung, or similar).

Start driving to Kyirong County—270 km/5.5 hours. Overnight stay at the hotel

Drive back to Kathmandu via the Rasuwagadhi border after completing immigration formalities. Total driving is around 8–10 hours, covering 265 km. Overnight stay at the Star Hotel (Hotel Vaishali, Manang, or similar).

After breakfast, you are free until your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 1-2 hours before flight time (30 mins drive). 

**Itineraries are subjected to change/modification in unavoidable circumstances.

Also see:

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Subsidy