Mount Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
Mount Kailash is one of the world’s most respected and honored sacred and spiritual destinations for Hindus, Jains, Bons, and Buddists. Mount Kailash is also known as Gang Rinpoche in Tibet; translated to mean “Precious Jewel of Snows”. It is an important pilgrimage destination for these religions and their followers. The pilgrimage involves a 53 kilometer (33 mile) long trekking circumambulation of Mount Kailash that is believed to bring various positive spiritual effects, such as increased good karma, cleansing of the soul, nirvana, and good fortune. Lake Manasarovar is located very close to Mount Kailash and is also considered to be one of the most sacred sites. It is an important destination along the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.
Trip Facts
Mount Kailash Location
Mount Kailash is a 6,638 meter (21,778 feet) elevation mountain located in Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China near the junction of the borders of China, India, and Nepal. It is part of the Kailash Range of the Transhimalaya Mountains in the western Tibetan Plateau.
The pilgrimage includes trekking around Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash on foot or by pony or yak, with an average pilgrimage taking three days. Starting and ending points for the pilgrimage are in the village of Darchen, Tibet situated very close to Mount Kailash. Darchen is located at an elevation of 4670 meters (15,321 feet) elevation. The pilgrimage of circumambulation around Mount Kailash crosses over the high point of Drolma pass at an elevation of 5,650 meters (18,540 feet). Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash can be the most sacred and important trip of a lifetime.
Travel Details
Due to the remote location of Darchen, Tibet, it can take several days of overland travel in each direction to reach the starting and ending location for the pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. Travel will start and end in the fascinating city of Katmandu, Nepal. For entry into Tibet, United States travelers will need a Chinese Visa and a special Tibet travel permit. Independent travel in Tibet is not permitted, thereby requiring the traveler to make arrangements with a travel and trekking company knowledgeable about travel within Nepal and Tibet. Himalayan Zen can make all arrangements for transportation, lodging, meals, porter service, and language interpretation for travel to Mount Kailash from Katmandu.
See Tour Itinerary for details.
Trip Highlights
Visit the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet's remote Ngari Prefecture.
Trek around Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.
Cross the Drolma Pass at 5,650 meters (18,540 feet).
Start and end the journey in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Experience the spiritual significance of a lifetime pilgrimage.
Travel with Himalayan Zen for seamless arrangements and expert guidance.
Tour Outline Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 2 | Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilakantha (Sleeping Vishnu)
Day 3 | Kathmandu to Syabrubesi/ Ghattekhola (2000m/159km/6-7 hours driving)
Day 4 | Ghattekhola to Kyirung (2900m/25km/1 hour driving)
Day 5 | Kyirung to Saga (4500m/185km/5 hours driving)
Day 6 | Saga-Mansarovar Chu Gompa (4560m/530km/7 hours driving)
Day 7 | Mansarovar to Darchen—The Gateway to Mount Kailash (4620m/40km/1 hour driving)
Day 8 | Darchen (4620M)
Day 9 | Darchen to Diraphuk (4860m/15km/5-6 hours walking)
Day 10 | Diraphuk-Zuthulphuk (4790m/22km/9-10 hours walking)
Day 11 | Zuthulphuk-Darchen-Saga (13km/3-4 hours walking followed by 520km/8 hours driving)
Day 12 | Saga-Kyirung (2900m/185km/4-5 hours driving)
Day 13 | Kyirung-Kathmandu (180km)
Day 14 | Kathmandu
Day 15 | Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure.
| Date | Status | Action |
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| June 1 - June 12 | Available | |
| June 15 - June 26 | Available | |
| July 1 - July 12 | Available | |
| July 15 - July 26 | Available | |
| August 1 - August 12 | Available | |
| August 15 - August 26 | Available | |
| September 1 - September 12 | Available |
