Mt. Kailash Yatra Trek

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Mt. Kailash Yatra Trek allows sampling of two of the most exotic Buddhist cultures in the world, surrounded by the Himalaya, and crowned by Mt. Everest, our planet’s highest summit. Mt. Kailash Yatra is the most sacred, to both the Buddhist as well as Hindu peoples. Our journey visits the great cities of the region, Lhasa and Kathmandu, then sets off into the hinterlands of the high Himalaya, skirting under Mt. Everest, onto the barren heights of the Tibetan plateau, where we encounter revered Mt. Kailash, a holy summit set next to Manasarovar Lake. Our trek follows the pilgrim’s ancient footsteps around the mountain, where a three-day “Kora” trek is reputed to forgive a lifetime of sin. We duck over the border into Nepal, with special permission that has allowed us to cross. We begin the tour by travelling to Kathmandu and departing by road to the Nepal/Tibet border town of  Kerung where we collect our Transport. We travel by the WESTERN route, and after our pilgrimage (religious or secular), we return by the same route. 

The day-to-day outline program is as follows:

Detail itinerary of Mt. Kailash Yatra Trek

  • DAY 01

    ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU

    UPON arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.

  • DAY 02

    KATHMANDU CITY TOUR

    After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.

  • DAY 03

    KATHMANDU - RASHUWAGADI (BORDER)

    Early Morning - Drive pocess the Syabru Besi or Rashuwagadi Border. Due to the very bad road condition, we are not able to cross the border today. We will stay either Syabru Besi or Rashuwagadi Border for night halt. Overnight at Hotel or Guest House.

  • DAY 04

    RASHUWAGADI - KERUNG (CHINA BORDER)

    EARLY MORNING - Check out hotel and process the immigration farmalities both border at (NEPAL & CHINA) After complete the customs and visa process farmalities. Our Tibet Guide will meet us with the transportation. We then drive to KERUNG - CHINA and Overnight at hotel.

  • DAY 05

    KERUNG TO SAGA OR DZONGBA

    AFTER BREAKFAST - Drive through an exotic valley then a hauntingly beautiful vista opens in about an hour. The cross-country drive over the undulating landscape with no human in sight will give us a Wild West impression. We meet a better smooth gravel topped road and the drive will be very enjoyable until when we approach uphill and downhill drive to the bank of the Brahma Putra. So serene and beautiful is the whole area that all will enjoy immensely. After corssing the Bharhamaputra River, We continue drive through the military town of Saga and Overnight at Hotel.

  • DAY 06

    SAGA TO MANASARAVAR

    EARLY BREAFKAST - Start to drive going through the village of Gaqoi, we shall come to a ridge and a new visit opens in front of us. We get off the vehicles and walk down the sandy slope while our vehicles will trundle down. We see innumerable sand dunes. They are semi- circulars in shape. Beyond the waters of a lake and the Brahmaputra glitters and beyond as the backdrop are the Himalayas. The whole scenery walled village of Paryang, continue to drive across the river on a wide valley then arrive at the Brahmaputra River again and drive along the right bank and gradually gain the altitude finally reaching the high point at 5370 meters, the pass is known as Mazola Pass. Descend and drive along the boulder strewn section. In landcruiser the bumps will not be felt that badly. We then drive enjoying the beautiful scenery of Hanuma Lake and after short drive to we reach at Manasarvar Lake. Overnight at Hotel.

  • DAY 07

    MANSAROVAR LAKE TO DARCHEN

    We drive on the undulating plain for about an hour then reach the river valley and drive along the west bank and reach a cross section of roads when a vista will open. Manasarover so huge and blue with Gruel Mandata Himal 7728 on the left and Kailas, THE MOST SACRED MOUNTAIN on our right. We then drive to Darchen having gone through two check posts. Darchen with its rows of white tents. We shall stay in a lodge overnight. (Darchen Guesthouse)

  • DAY 08

    MOUNT KAILAS KORA TO DIRA PUK

    Early in the morning, having had the breakfast, we stroll west from our lodge and our yaks and staff shall follow us. At 4700 metres, the trail is so gradual that we feel as though we are walking somewhere in Rajasthan. In about an hour we come to a chorten, a collection of prayer flags fluttering in the air. We then descend to Lhachu River valley then head northerly direction towards Diraphuk. We shall camp here. The western face of Kailas will be in constant view.

  • DAY 09

    MOUNT KAILAS KORA TO ZUTHULPHUK

    Gradual climb to Drolma La 5470metres pass noting various religiously important places of great significance. Just after the pass we shall take off our Tea Shirt, Vest or a blouse and put on a new one to remark the start of a new life. We then descend to Gauri Kund (hope no one dares to take a plunge) and to a camp at Zuthulphuk.

  • DAY 10

    ZUTHULPHUK TO MANASAROVER LAKE

    We walk downstream viewing the eastern face of Kailas and arrive at Darchen. Collect our left luggage, have light lunch then proceed to Manasarover, hopefully to camp at the beach, but in case of the inclement weather, we shall stay at Chiu Gomba Lodge.

  • DAY 11

    MANASAROVER TO SAGA

    Early morning visit to Manasarovar, if one dares to take a dip wash the SINS away and view the sunrise and have a leisure walk around the lake. After complete the Mansarovar Lake worship & Puja. We process to drive towards the Saga for night halt.

  • DAY 12

    SAGA TO KERUNG BORDER

    After Breakfast - We drive to Kerung Border for Night halt.

  • DAY 13

    KERUNG TO KATHMANDU

    Today, We take first border clerance both countries and drive towards the Kathmandu

  • DAY 14

    KATHMANDU FREE DAY

    FREE REST DAY AT KATHMANDU FOR SHOPPING ETC.

  • DAY 15

    FINAL DEPARTURE

    After Breakfast - Process transfer to international airport for the flight to back your home city. Service End

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Service Includes
  • Airport pickup, sightseeing and airport drop by non a/c car.
  • Kathmandu – Border – Kathmandu by non a/c jeep or bus.
  • English speaking guide during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Sightseeing place entrance fee as per itinerary.
  • Chinese Visa fee.
  • 4 nights in Kathmandu on twin sharing room.
  • Transportation in Tibet part by Van or bus.
  • Accommodation in Tibet part on local guest house.
  • Daily breakfast throughout the trip.
  • All necessary Tibet Travel permit.
  • Yak and Yak men during Kailash kora to carry luggage only.
  • English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet part.
  • All applicable taxes and service charge.
Service Excludes
  • Lunch and Dinner throughout the trip.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Bar, Beverages and mineral water.
  • Air ticket to Kathmandu & return from /to your home country
  • Nepal entry or re-entry visa fee.
  • Your travel insurance.
  • Rescue and evacuation service.
  • Asthpad Darshan (restricted to drive by vehicle but you can trek if you want)
  • Horse & porter for your personal riding during the Parikrama
  • Bottled drinks.
  • Tips for Sherpa staff, guide & driver.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash.
  • Any additional cost (transport, hotel, visa split charge) that occurs due to illness or rescue of the member
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances

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Malginova Marina – Russia

Namaste We did this kailash tour with Sahara Holidays Nepal 2014. We had great time in this period. We enjoy alots. Marina from Moscow Russia

Klaus Schiffmann – Germany

Dear Gopal, thank you so much for the perfect organisation of our trip around Kathmandu valley and all the extras which you have provided for us.You are really the perfect guide, professional, helpful, well organsied and friendly. As on our trips before to Mount Kailash, to Bhutan or the round tour through Nepal, it has been a great pleasure to work with you. Thank you again and we wish you the best for the future. I want to suggest for everybody who wants to visit this region, go with Gopal, you won\'t be disappointed! Klaus Schiffmann and Esta Mueller, Meggi and Bernd Pieper