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Kathmandu Lhasa EBC Kailash Tour

Kailash Yatra Package

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 17 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max Altitude ...
  • Group Size 2 - 10 Pax
  • Start From Kathmandu
  • End From Kathmandu
  • Trip Mode Pilgrimage Tour
  • Accommodation Hotel/Teahouse
  • Best Season ...

The Kathmandu Lhasa EBC Kailash Tour includes a beautiful hike to the Everest Base Camp, a pilgrimage to Manasarovar Lake and the city of Lhasa. Travelers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in ancient Tibetan culture, tradition, lifestyle, and warm hospitality during this unforgettable journey in Tibet. The Tibetan province of China is home to a number of world-famous natural and cultural wonders. For spiritual pilgrims and tourists, the journey to Mount Kailash (Kangri Rimpoche) and Manasarovar (Mapam Yum Tso) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are pilgrims from four different religious faiths attracted by Mount Kailash (6714m.). In Hinduism, it is considered the exclusive abode of Shiva and Parvati. Buddhists believe Buddha attained enlightenment on Mount Kangri Rimpoche. According to Jains, Rishabha, the first saint and philosopher, obtained liberation and freedom on the laps of the mountain. Bonpo regarded it as the residence of the sky goddess Specimen.

One of the highest freshwater lakes in the world, Mapam Yumtso (4580m.), is also known as Manasarovar Lake. After Mount Kangri, it is the second most visited spot in Tibet. This Kailash Yatra tour takes you to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar, which Hindus believe purifies one of all mortal sins and ignorance. Pilgrims will circle Mount Kangri for three days before visiting Manasarovar Lake, as per Tibetan tradition. On the shores of the lake, you will perform Pooja after driving around the lake. The only Travel Company that leaves no stone unturned to make your pilgrimage an unforgettable experience is Monterosa agency. It would be our pleasure to be at your service on this auspicious journey.

Meeting point: Arrival Day pickup from Kathmandu airport as per your flight timetable.

Important highlights

  • You can hire a pony and a porter for four days to complete the 53 km Kailash Parikrama, which includes a walk from Yam Dwar to Chongdo, which is 38 kilometers away.
  • Kailash Tour travelers should prepare for basic accommodations in guesthouses, lodges, and mud houses in Manasarovar, and 3 nights in Kailash circle or Kora during the Kailash Parikrama.
  • The Kailash region lacks Shiva temples, but Khojarnath, 15 km from Hillsa border between Nepal and China, on its way to Manasarovar, does have Ram, Sita, and Laxman temples.
  • Visit World’s famous monasteries and Potala palace in Tibet and historical cities of Lhasa, Shigatse, and Saga
  • The highest pass on the route is Dorma La / Dolma La (3636m.), located at a height of 3,636m. from sea level.
  • In the word, sacred Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake
  • The spiritual significance of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar
  • The great circumambulation (Kailash Parikrama 53 km.), scenic landscapes, and pure holy lakes make this a unique experience
  • Performing Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarti and Tirth Saradha at Manasarovar Lake is the responsibility of a Nepalese Pandit or priest. Those without parents may also perform Tirth Saradha for an additional fee.
  • As the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is an arduous journey, only basic guest houses surround the lake and Kailash circles of Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. The toilets are too basic

Places You Will See

Fixed Departure Dates for 2025

  • 26 August 2025

26 Aug. 2025 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu before 08:00 AM Collect passport, apply Tibet visa, evening Arati in Pashupatinath
27 Aug. 2025 Day 02: Sights Saga, Doleshwor, Boudhanath Evening Kailash Manasarovar briefing hotel Radisson in KTM
28 Aug. 2025 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Guhyeshwari Jal Narayan
29 Aug. 2025 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar airport & drive to Lhasa
30 Aug. 2025 Day 05: Sightseeing Potala Palace, local Market
31 Aug. 2025 Day 06: Drive to Shigatse and overnight staying
01 Sept. 2025 Day 07: Drive to New Tingri way to Everest B.C.
02 Sept. 2025 Day 08: Drive Everest BC, explore, Saga & hotel
03 Sept. 2025 Day 09: Drive to Manasarovar Lake and Darchen
04 Sept. 2025 Day 10: Drive to Yam Dwar, start walk- Dirapuk
05 Sept. 2025 Day 11: climb up Charan Sparsh, touch Kailash
06 Sept. 2025 Day 12: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
07 Sept. 2025 Day 13: Trek to Chongdo, drive to Manasarovar
Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Pooja Full moon night in Manasarovar
08 Sept. 2025 Day 14: Drive from Manasarovar to Saga Bazaar
09 Sept. 2025 Day 15: Drive to Kerung valley & overnight stay
10 Sept. 2025 Day 16: Drive to Kerung Bridge, Fly to KTM Heli
11 Sept. 2024 Day 17: Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure

Trip Itinerary

26 August 2025 Day 01: After the arrival in Kathmandu (1350mts), our staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to the Hotel. Everybody must reach Kathmandu at 08:00 AM or earlier. Collet passport and apply Tibet visa, Evening Aarati Darshan in Pashupatinath as well as Aarati Holy dance bank of Holy River Bagmati in front of Pashupatinath temple. Back to the hotel and have a vegetarian buffet dinner.

27 August 2025 Day 02: Guided holy sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and places are as follows. Kailash Nath Mahadev Statue is the one of the tallest Shiva temples in Nepal. It is the second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. Kailash Nath Shiva statue is situated in Sanga, Nepal and about 20 km far from Kathmandu. The statue is 144 feet / 44 m in tallness, and was influenced by copper, zinc, cement and steel. After Saga visit Doleshwor Mahadev.

Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwor Mahadev Temple) for all the Shiva devotees, it is believed that the trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwor Mahadev and Pashupatinath temple. On Aug. 22, 2009, the Doleshwor Mahadev was officially declared as the head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatra. All in the year 2013, after the devastating flood hit the temple of Kedarnath, situated in Uttarakhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were carried out in Doleshwor Temple. The head priest of Kedarnath Temple requested regular prayers that used to be held in the Kedarnath Temple to be held in the Doleshwor Mahadev Temple.

Buddhist Temple in Buddha: Boudhanath stupa is the biggest stupa in Nepal and second largest stupa in the world; it was built in the 5th century with the wisdom eyes of Gautama Buddha for four cardinal directions. Named after its immense stupa, Buddha is a pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devotees stroll around the gleaming white dome and visit nearby monasteries and schools for prayers and seminars. The Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 gompas (Tibetan convent) around Buddha so it is known as little Tibet in Nepal. Since 1979 Boudhanath Stupa has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening briefing Kailash Manasarovar tour and provide Diamox medicine, Duffel bag, small day bag.

28 August 2025 Day 03: Early in the morning, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pashupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration called Rudra Abhishek, Hawan and Aarati. Seven or Eleven

Brahmins priests prepare for fire offering Hawan in the Pavilion (Mandap) and do Sankalpa Pooja in the beginning followed by Swasti Vachan (Preaching), Nyas, Rudra preaching and Mahamritunjaya (Death victory) Pooja. The word ‘Rudra’, meaning ‘Fearful Lord Shiva’ has come from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri and Rudhiryoge Metal. It means there is pain, violence, greed among people on this Earth and we perform religious hymns in praise of God Shiva so that he escapes people from all these miseries of life and grants justice, good health, prosperity, peace and Salvation. This is why Rudri is done for Peaceful life. During the Kailash tour, visiting Pashupatinath and its worship is the first thing to do for pilgrims. It is believed that worshipping Lord Pashupatinath, doing Aarati grants all kinds of good merits to devotees.

This is why the Kailash Tour is believed to be complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. Kailash Manasarovar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. Kailash is a pilgrimage even too many Jyothirlinga and Shiva Temples. In this Universe, Humans are superior to Soul, Sages are superior to Humans, Gods are superior to sages and Lord Shiva is superior even to Gods and Kailash is the dwelling place of supreme Lord Shiva. So, every pilgrimage is believed to be incomplete without the Kailash Pilgrimage. It is a popular religious trend to wish for a successful Kailash Tour by doing Rudra (Shiva’s idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

After Rudra Abhishek, join Panchamrit Puja in Pashupatinath temple every day 9:30 AM to 11 AM Bhatta pujari. Offering available in the temple but it is a payable Pooja and with Pooja Thali, milk, Rudrashas mala, flower garland and a lamp. Devotee offers it to the priest. By offering Panchamrit Pooja for load Pashupatinath fulfills all the desired wishes for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. The ceremony ends after getting Prasad and Rudrashas mala. This Pooja is available only Hindu devotees. Other religions are not allowed to enter the main gate. Visit Guhyeshwari / Guhyeshwari Shakti Pith temple. Among Astha Matrilas (Eight mother Goddesses) she is mother of all. She is worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist both. According to Pauranik Katha Hindu legend. Lord Shiva’s 1st consort SATI DEVI offered by some insult of her husband Shiva dropped herself into YAGYAA KUND (A religious fire ceremony) Load Shiva’s retrieved her, fire burned corpse senseless him by grief and flew to and across Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. SATI DEVI’s body is scattered in 51 Shakti Pith. Guhyeshwari is a place where her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some says her anus fell to which we call

Guhyeshwari. She protects deities of Kathmandu valley as well. Back to the hotel and have a vegetarian buffet lunch. Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu): Kathmandu valley is residence of God and goddess, there are four important temples of lord Vishnu in Kathmandu valley which is known as Char Narayan and other very important temple of Vishnu is Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open-air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below Shivapuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. Visit the holy Budhanilkantha Temple and offer prayers at one of the most revered Vishnu shrines of the valley. The remarkably intricate artwork that went into sculpting this magnificent 5th century stone image of the sleeping Vishnu is worth a close look.

Budhanilkantha is about 8 km from the city. The largest stone statue of Lord Vishnu in Nepal, it shows him reclining on a bed of Nagas or serpents in the middle of a small pond. A priest is usually in attendance at the foot of the image to receive offerings from devotees. The 5m long granite image carved out of a single rock date back to the Lichhavi period. The Lichhavis ruled the valley before being ousted by the Malla dynasty, who in turn were conquered by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. According to folklore, a farmer was working on his field one day when his plough struck a boulder, and to his surprise and alarm, blood started oozing out of the cut in the stone. Upon digging around the huge boulder, he unearthed the magnificent image of the reclining Vishnu that had remained buried in the ground.

29 August 2025 Day 04: After having breakfast in the hotel at Kathmandu, we move towards Tribhuvan International Airport at around 8:30 am. We take a 1 hour 30 minutes flight to land in the Gonggar Airport of Tibet. Time passes quite quickly enjoying the views of marvelous Himalayan ranges along with the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest 8848 meters. Cho Oyu 8201, Makalu 8463meters and Kanchenjunga 8586meters during the flight. Arrival in Gonggar airport in Tibet, all Yatri or tourists finish Tibetan immigration formalities and our guide will be receiving you outside of the immigration counter. Without Tour guide, you cannot enter Tibet. Welcome for all with Tibetan Khata (white garland). Everybody checks in to a mini bus or bus and are driven to Lhasa city from the airport. It is 90km far and takes an hour or a bit more. The amazing scenes of naked hills, settlements at the bottom of hills, and agricultural land full of crops make our journey more enjoyable. Check in at the hotel and evening vegetarian buffet dinner. Overnight halt in Lhasa.

30 August 2025 Day 05: Lhasa is the capital as well as the biggest city of Tibet. This city with wide road ways, sky kissing buildings is not less attractive than any developed western countries. Besides this, the palace of Dalai Lama: The Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery at Bharkhor Bazaar, Bharkor Bazaar itself and Bharkhor Monastery are other worthy and attractive places to visit at Lhasa. Lhasa City is at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level. The Potala Palace lies at the central part of Lhasa city and it is situated in a place at 150 meters height. This palace is also the adjoining place of meditative office building and administrative office building. The Red Palace symbolizes meditation whereas The White Palace signifies transparent administration. In Tibetan language, ‘Lhasa’ means ‘The Land of Gods and Goddesses’.

We can see different varieties of magical Buddha idols of Buddhist religion in The Red Palace, whereas; there are Meditation Room, Living Room, and Meeting Room for foreign guests of the Dalai Lama in The White Palace. Lhasa city is a valley which is also the adjoining place of two sacred rivers namely, Lhasa and Brahmaputra. According to Buddhists, it is believed that one can obtain ‘Nirvana’ meaning ultimate salvation, by having a divine view (Darshan) of Potala Palace and Jokhang Monastery at least once in their lifetime. The Potala Palace was built at the time of Songtsan Gampo in the 7th century; the 5th Dalai Lama extended the palace to its present size. At this time, it also succeeded in becoming the residing, the main political and religious palace of the Dalai Lama. The main palace was divided into two sections: the white palace and the red palace. It is 115.703 meters high with thirteen stories, including living quarters, temples, tomb stupas and monk dormitories. The countless cultural relics in the palace are images, murals, sutras, etc, which are of incredible value. These magnificent Tibetan arts and culture are not only classified as national treasure but are also listed by the state council as one unit of the important cultural relics to be specially protected.

There are gold plated entombment places of 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Dalai Lama at Potala Palace. All these can be seen besides 13th Dalai Lama’s. Entombment of 6th Dalai Lama is yet unknown and mysterious. Likewise, experts say that the funeral rites of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lama were done at Jokhang Monastery and then the ashes were kept safely there. There are one thousand rooms at The Potala Palace among which 27 rooms have been exposed for the general public such as, Bed Room, Living Room, Study Room,

Meeting Room and The Entombment Place of Dalai Lama. The current 14th Dalai Lama has been living in India since 1959. After spending one night at the Lhasa capital city of Tibet, our journey to Kailash Manasarovar begins by traveling in our tourist coach. From Lhasa, a 1-hour drive takes us to Brahmaputra River and by passing through its bank, we reach Shigatse. It is the 2nd biggest city after Lhasa. There are fine Luxury hotels for lodging and we have arranged meals for our pilgrims in a Nepali Restaurant. Here is a huge monastery which is popularly known as Tashilimphu Monastery.

31 August 2025 Day 06: Having spent two nights in Tibet's capital city, Lhasa, our journey to Kailash Manasarovar begins by traveling in our tourist coach. One-hour drive from Lhasa takes us to the Brahmaputra River and through its banks, we reach Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. It has fine luxury hotels for lodging and we have arranged a Nepali restaurant for our pilgrims to eat in. This is a huge monastery known as Tashilimphu Monastery. The distance from Lhasa to Shigatse is 271 kilometers and it takes 5 hours to drive there.

01 September 2025 Day 07: Next day morning drive to New Tingri way to Everest Base camp. Everest base camp mount Kailash tour is a real Tibet Journey. Highway and head out towards Everest Base Camp. Drive over Pang La (5,120m.) and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. And snowcapped Himalayas. Overnight in New Tingri.

02 September 2025 Day 08: Drive New Tingri to Everest Base camp of Tibet side which is called north side Everest Base camp. The Rongbuk Monastery is located at an altitude of 5000 meters from sea level and is dedicated to Guru Padmanabha. Enjoy the stunning view of the north face of Mt. Everest, takes a half hour drive further up to reach Everest Base camp (5200m). If permitted from authority of the Tibet Government. Explore the base camp and drive back to New Tingri and then continue the drive to Saga Bazaar way to Manasarovar Lake. New Tingri and onward food will be provided in Nepali restaurants. New Tingri to Everest Base Camp is 100km. which comes back from Everest Camp to New Tingri the same way and then drives to old Tingri and Saga Bazaar. Where I will meet a Nepal crew who will come from KTM by road. From Saga, the Monterosa crew prepare meals for Yatra.

03 September 2025 Day 09: Saga Bazaar – Manasarovar Lake - Darchen, we move forward passing Dongba, Praying and reach the adjoining point of Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra is basically formed from the amalgamation of two rivers: One, flowing from Gangdici river of Himalayan Range and other is Tima Yangjiang River flowing from Tibetan Himalayan Ranges and flow through Saga, Shigatse and other places at Tibet and ultimately gets mixed into the Gulf of Bengal.

Here we stop our van or bus and have our lunch. After lunch, driving continues, we reach Hor near the holy Lake Manasarovar observing beautiful scenes and naked hills. From here, we can have the fantastic view of Manasarovar Lake, Mount Gurla Mandata and Kailash Parbat. This Manasarovar Lake circumambulation is of total 102 km distance. According to the local

people, it takes three days to circumambulate for local residents but it takes 5 to 7 days for the tourists or pilgrims by walking. This is the place called Hor (name of place) and from here the circumambulation of Manasarovar Lake begins.

We should travel via Blue Bus organized by Nangri Tourism Board from Hor to round Manasarovar Lake and further. It is strictly compulsory to travel by Blue Bus while circumambulating Manasarovar Lake. Its route starts from Hor and extends up to Chiu Monastery, Darchen and Yam Dwar and come back hor. We carry hot lunch boxes and, on the way, stop somewhere and take Lunch. We will make a half complete rotation of Manasarovar Lake in about 2 hours. You can see 8 of Buddhist monasteries during the circumambulation and finally reach the top hills and at the same time you can see Rakshas Lake and Manasarovar. While rest and drive to Darchen for overnight. Rakshas Tal (Demon King Ravana Lake) Sarovar

This lake is named on the basis of Hindu traditional history. Hindu people believe that carnivorous monsters are hiding in the dark water. On the basis of this belief, people called it Rakshas Tal and stayed away from this lake believing it as the symbol of dark and destructive power. According to the traditional religious story, the water of this lake is poisonous and fatal. So, to replace the poisonous water of this lake a tunnel was made from Manasarovar Lake. The pure water of this lake and a golden fish was sent in this lake. Later, this fish was found alive. From it, people’s negative attitude towards the lake changed and they started to go nearer to it but they still don’t drink the water.

According to Hindu mythology, in Treta Yug the monster Ravana has made Lord Shiva happy by meditating in this Lake. Rakshas Lake lies in the west to Manasarovar Lake. It is situated at an altitude of 4,540meter above the sea level. In Manasarovar Lake, there are many birds including ducks but in Rakshas Lake there are no birds at all.

Manasarovar Lake
Manasarovar Lake, also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meters above sea level. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and Sarovar means Lake. It has held deep spiritual influence and wide religious values among Hindus & Buddhists. Making round the Lake and taking a holy bath in it is believed to purge

one’s soul from sins and the body from sickness. Ancient Hindu scriptures indicate this Lake as a must visit place for someone who wants to attain salvation - the highest level of achievement in Hindu religion. The cascading waves of the Lake in the wind look very charming. As described in Ramayana, it is said that the person who moves around the Manasarovar Lake and baths with its pure water, reaches heaven directly after death. Similarly, it is written that the person, who drinks the water of this lake, recognizes the “Shivalok” , the palace of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parbat is situated about 58km. far in the north from Manasarovar Lake. Brahmaputra River flows from eastward of the Manasarovar Lake. So, many people want to visit Kailash Parbat and Manasarovar at least once in their life.

According to Hindu traditional hearsay, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati take bath each day at 2 AM to 4 AM in this Lake as well as stars also come for bath in Manasarovar Lake. It is said that pilgrims who stay at this place at night; they can live and watch God there. Mainly it is believed that people can see or visit the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the night of full moon. This Manasarovar Lake covers a very large area that is pure place, it is mentioned in Hindu religious books that all the Hindus must reach there at least once in their lifetime.

Mount Kailash
The Sacred religious place, Kailash Parbat is located on the height of 6714 meters above sea level. This region is supposed to be the purest religious place. It is supposed to be the central part of the world and origin of the world before the origin of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kailash Parbat is glorified in the holy books like Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to ancient Asian stories, civilization is incomplete without the description of Kailash Parbat. Kailash Parbat is located in Tibet. Scientific research of this region is not satisfactory. This religious Parbat is extended from Brahmaputra in the east to Karakoram in the west.

Different religious groups like Shaiba, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon-Po respect Kailash equally, though they explained it differently. In the Shaiba and Buddhist traditional literature, Kailash is described as the part of Sumeru which is supposed to be the center of the world. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati as per Hindus. Buddhist respect it in the name of Kang Rimpoche. Buddhists have accepted Kailash and Manasarovar as great natural Mandala. Mandala for them is the means of respect and salvation. Jains worship as Astpada for this isolated peak. The founding father of this religion Rishavadev had received spiritual salvation in the same place.

There are various logics to claim this Parbat as sacred. This isolated Parbat is also a source to big rivers like Yarlung Janbo, Brahmaputra, Satlaj, Indus and Karnali. The total periphery of Mount Kailash is 53 km and pilgrims should walk 38 km within 3 days and if add Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) tour then it will be 4 days kora. As described in Hindu myth, a person who moves around the Kailash Parbat, will be free from all the sins made in life time. If they move round the Parbat for 108 times, they directly get Nirvana. It is also said that a person who moves Nandi once, he/she gets return as equal to moving round the Kailash for 13 times.

Kailash Parvat is regarded as the form of Lord Shiva and the water flowing from its snowy tip is worshipped as holy river Ganges. Mount Kailash can be observed more beautifully from the side of this Monastery. Observing from Dirapuk, Mount Kailash is seen in between Mount Manjushree at right side and Mount Bajrapani at left side. River Ganges, originated from Mount Kailash meets Lachhu River and gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. Every river formed from Kailash Himalayan Ranges gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. The river formed from the junction of Rakshas Lake is called Karnali. Water from Rakshas Lake escapes via Karnali River but water from Manasarovar is stored in the form of Lake.

04 September 2025 Day 10: Darchen to Yam Dwar & Dirapuk: This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama/Kora. Morning drive to Yam Dwar and start walking to Dirapuk (4890 meters /11 kilometers). We do start for Kailash circumambulation [kora] Circuit/Round/Parikrama from Yam Dwar. It takes 20 minutes for the blue bus to reach there as it is at a distance of only 6km. This place is also known as Yam Dwar. Getting off from the bus at Yam Dwar, all the pilgrims are offering to Lord Shiva. Then, we moved around the Yam Dwar three times. According to Hindu religion, this place is known as the Gate of the God of Death (Yam Dwar). Yam Dwar built the shape of a temple. Inside are 3 bells hanging and they are called Barma, Vishnu and Maheshwar. This temple makes a 3-time circuit inside the door. Belling and get out and continue walking or riding a pony to Dirapuk on the first day of Parikrama. (Journey on foot begins from Yam Dwar) Physically disabled pilgrims distantly pay homage to Kailash Parbat and return to Darchen because the visit of Yam Dwar is believed to get equally religious gain as they do for Kailash Parbat itself. This path/trail is somehow busy with pilgrims, horses, local porters, yaks and Nepali workers.

After 3 hours of walking along the riverside path we stopped for our lunch. Kailash Parbat can be seen clearly from here. Below the Parbat we can see a big stone in the shape of an elephant. It is believed that God Indra rides on it. After 2 hours long walk we can reach Dirapuk. There is a Dirapuk Monastery situated on the edge of Lha Chhu River. The name of this place is given from the name of Monastery itself. This Monastery is located at a height of 4900 meters above sea level. The scene of Kailash from here is like heaven. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive at Dirapuk from Yam Dwar riding on horse or on foot every day. Here some Yatri prefer to take pony & local porter for the 3 days. (If you would like to take a pony and porter, you should tell the Tibetan guide in advance. Today have to walk continuously for about 5 to 6 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment and your bags. From Dirapuk, you can see the north face of Mt. Kailash is a much closed, overnight stay at Dirapuk mud house/ guesthouse.

05 September 2025 Day 11: After breakfast, Pilgrims Walk for 4 hours (6kms) from Dirapuk to touch the feet of Mount Kailash which is known as Charan Sparsh. They feel like they have been blessed by Lord Shiva by actually touching the base of Kailash Mountain. Pilgrims offer Pooja and seek blessing from lord Shiva. While returning back, it takes around one and half hours to 2 hours and it is a day tour / Yatra from Dirapuk.

“Charan” means “feet” and “Sparsh” means “to touch”. Together they mean to touch one’s feet”. It has been a tradition since time immemorial to touch the feet of Kailash Parbat. There is a scientific basis to “Charan Sparsh”. Since the human body is releasing vibrations touching the feet which encourages flow of energy and blessings, happiness and successful life. This exchange of energy gives one vigor, self-confidence and contentment. One experiences an inner glow. The blessings received after “Charan Sparsh” are like invisible amour. They motivate and give strength.

06 September 2025 Day 12: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk. Today is a very crucial day as we have to pass Dolma La or Dorma La Pass, which is 5636 meters above sea level, the weather is unpredictable in Dolma La Pass with the risk of snowstorms sometimes. So we need to try to start our journey in the morning as early as possible. On route we pass Lakes Ganesh Kund, Gauri Kund. Climb down the pass to Shapje Datok and onwards to Zuthulpuk monastery. Stay overnight at a mud house.

GANESH KUND (SAROVAR)
About 45 minutes before reaching Dolma La Pass 5636m. (Kailash circuit) on the right hand side of the walking trail, there is holy Ganesh Kund. It is 15 minute away from the walking trail. The shape of the Kund looks like lord Ganesh where he bathes.

THE LEGEND OF GAURI KUND
Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma, according to its mythology there is story about Gauri Kund or Parvati Kund which has been mentioned in the legend of Shiva Purana. The Puran says that Gauri Sarovara is for purification and compassion, it purifies the mind, body and speech of Kailash Yatri. So almost all the Yatri of Kailash Manasarovar tour include their tour program.

This Gauri Kund is for holy bath to Goddess Parvati Mata where Gauri Mata had acquired her beloved son Ganesh, she had molded a picture of her son Ganesh from a cleaning agent frothing on her body and resuscitated it. She placed Ganesh at the path to stop unknown to enter during her holy deep, at the same time Lord Shiva came to his residence Mt Kailash but Ganesh ji didn't recognize then Lord Shiva became furious and cuts off the kids head then Mata Parvati despairing stricken by seeing it and requested to Lord Shiva that child need to be brought again to the

life restored so Parvati had her son back. This real story not only fascinates Kailash tour Yatri.

THE MEANING OR SIGNIFICANCE TO VISIT GAURI KUND.
The large number of Kailash Yatri visit this holy Kund during their Parikrama or Kora to purify their minds, body and speech by splashing the Jala on their heads. They offer TARPANA and Jala (holy water) to their ancestors to have peace in the heaven. Many of them bring holy water from the Kund to their home.

WHERE IS THE GAURI KUND LOCATED?
After crossing steep descends of Dolma La pass, the highest pass during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra tour, the round turquoise colored round shaped GAURI KUND is located at 5608 m above the sea level but walking trail has not yet made, have to walk on massif Rock.

07 September 2025 Day 13: Walking to Chongdo about 3 hours and drive to Darchen and Continue drive Manasarovar Lake. Pilgrims are not allowed to take holy dip into Lake Manasarovar from 2018. Our staff put a big tent for bath inside the tent with Manasarovar holy water. Staff will put a drum inside the water. After the bath, the pilgrimage offers Tarpan / holy water offering, flowers, money to the God and splashing water among each other with much joy and enthusiasm. Will be preparing for worship and Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, Aarati, chanting Shiva mantra by Nepal Braman Pandit which is providing our company Monterosa Treks and Expedition. All the pilgrims can pray for Lord Shiva and recite the names of their ancestral gods, performing Hawan (offering grains mixed with butter to the fire) in the name of gods, in order to relieve themselves from any kind of sins which they might have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake

08 September 2025 Day 14: Drive from Manasarovar to Saga Bazaar and stay overnight.

09 September 2025 Day 15: Drive to Kerung valley and it takes about 5 /6 hours. Overnight stay here.

10 September 2025 Day 16: Morning take breakfast and drive to Kerung Bridge, continue drive to Syabrubeshi and fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter

11 September 2025 Day 17: Transfer hotel to Kathmandu airport for final departure.

Trip Cost- Join basis/Privet tour

PPer Person USD 4500 (Double / Twin / triple room sharing basis)
Per Person USD 5000 (Single Room Basis)
The itinerary includes a full vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Extra cost if required for Kailash circuit:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 4 days USD 515@2024

Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 4 days round Kailash USD 220@2024

What's Included

  • Arrival in KTM and transfer to the hotel, welcome drinks, briefing
  • Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Lord Vishnu) visits
  • Briefing on Mountain Kailash and Manasarovar tour / Yatra 2025
  • Four nights' hotel in Kathmandu with full meal plan (room sharing)
  • Vegetarian meals 3 times day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) whole tour
  • Fly to Gonggar airport and drive to Lhasa city (62km) from airport
  • Guest house, mud house in Kailash and Manasarovar tour /Yatra  
  • Provide Dufel bag, jacket, stick, medicine Diamox - Kailash Yatra
  • Tibetan guide, Nepali leader fluent speak English, Hindi languages
  • Chef cook - who can prepare Indian dishes as your requirement
  • Cook helper and support Nepali staff (assist. Cook, guides) Kailash
  • 5 -star hotel in Kathmandu, Lhasa and Shigatse with bed breakfast
  • Support truck for carrying food, equipment, staff - Kerung – Kailash
  • Lhasa - Saga, vegetarian food will be providing local Nepali restaurant
  • Yak and Yak man for round / Parikrama/ Kora Kailash Yatra / tour
  • Gamow bag (lifesaving device in case of altitude sickness) Kailash
  • Oxygen cylinder, Mask- Regulator - Kailash tour for emergency case
  • Basic first - aid - kit box, altitude sickness medicine Diamox + Doctor
  • Life medical travel insurance for Nepali staff for Kailash Manasarovar
  • We do arrangement special Rudrabhishek, Hawan ritual Manasarovar
  • We arrangement special Rudrabhishek, Hawan rituals Pashupatinath  
  • We do arrangement special Rudrabhishek, Hawan ritual Manasarovar
  • We Provides Doctor, Medicine & Massage therapist from Kathmandu

What's Excludes

  • Personal expenses for Kailash tour
  • Rescue jeep any expenses if require
  • Personal equipment for Kailash tour
  • Nepal visa and re-entry Nepal visa
  • Tips for guide, staff, drivers in Tibet
  • Additional any cost for the Yatra tour

Packing list for Kailash Yatra

  • Small pack bag 3 days Kailash round
  • Enough warm clothing for Kailash tour
  • First aid box (medicine, minor injuries)
  • Any regular medicines that you taking
  • Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, brush
  • Drinking water bottle for Kailash tour 
  • Thermos flask for hot water (2 litters)
  • Sport shoes good for walking, gloves
  • Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs)-tour
  • Wool /Thermal underwear for Kailash
  • Shirt. pants which easier - doing Kora
  • Sunglasses, Sun lotion / cold cream
  • Torch light, rain coat /Umbrella 3 days
  • Some suites-candy-chocolates, sweets 

Tour cancelation Policy

  • You will be charged a 25% cancellation fee if you cancel within 30 days of your trip departure
  • In the event of a cancellation made up to 7 days before departure, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged
  • If you cancel less than 1 week before departure or upon arrival at KTM, the full amount will be charged

Hotels in Nepal

Kathmandu: 5 Star Hotel Radisson or Similar Single / Double / Triple bed room]
(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) as fallow itinerary)

Hotels in Tibet

Chengdu China: 4-star Holiday inn or Similar [ Single / Double / Triple bed room]
Lhasa Tibet: 5-star Shangri - La or Similar [ Single / Double / Triple bed room]
Shigatse: 5-star Gesar Hotel New Building [ Single / Double / Triple bed room]
Saga: 4-star Northern Holiday hotel or Similar [ Single / Double /Triple bed room]
Manasarovar Lake: Guest house or mud houses [dormitory 6 bed or more bed room]
Darchen: 4-star Kailash Himalayan [ Single / Double / Triplebed room]
Dirapuk: Normal Guest house (Parikrama first day) dormitory 6 bed or more bed room]
Zuthulpuk: Normal guesthouse (Parikrama second day) dormitory 6 bed room or more]
New Tingri: Tingri roof of the World Grand hotel Single / Double bed room]
Kerung valley: 4-star Pilgrimage

(Full meal Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) as fallow itinerary)

Note: For Manasarovar Lake, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk, dormitories are available as well as basic toiletries.

Notice:

  • With highly professional escorts, enjoy a safe and thrilling trip to Mount Kailash Manasarovar.
  • As a company, Monterosa Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd never compromises on high quality service, because if we cut corners on quality, the service quality will suffer as well. Until now, we have a 32-year record without a single casualty
  • Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with our company is your dream holiday!

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