Trip Schedule

• Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu

  Upon arriving at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport, the all the travellers will complete the immigration and custom clearance formalities (non-Indian passport holders can receive their Nepal entry visa on arrival from dedicated Visa counter inside the airport. For their ease they may also apply visa online in their own country). Outside the airport our representative will welcome you and will organise for a transfer to your hotel. Today the first meal in Kathmandu will be dinner and night stay will be in a handpicked 3 star hotel.

  Meals included: Veg Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m Distance Covered: 10kms Accommodation Style: 3* hotel sharing basis

  Visa for Non-Indian passport holders : For entering into Nepal, visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu against the visa fee which is approx US$35. In order to obtain China entry visa, we need to submit the original passport with application form, coloured recent photograph and visa fee to the China Embassy in Kathmandu only. The China Embassy takes min 3-4 working days to issue such visa. Therefore non-indian travelers must plan their inward journey to Kathmandu accordingly.

• Day 02 : Temple visits in Kathmandu

  Start your day with breakfast at your hotel and then visit the renowned Pashupatinath Temple followed by a visit to Jal Narayan Temple and Guheshwari Temple.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m, Distance Covered: 40kms, Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

  Mountain Flight (Optional Tour): An hour mountain flight over the world’s highest mountain peaks can be a feast for the eyes of the travelers. The flight departs at around 06.30am from domestic airport. If you want to take this trip, please book in advance to avoid non-availability of seats.

• Day 03 : Temple visits in Kathmandu

  In the morning after breakfast take a drive to Shri Kailashnath Mahadev temple which is situated about 20 kms out of the Kathmandu city. The world's largest Shiva statue here is the main attraction. After visiting Kailashnath Mahadev temple continue to Bhaktapur to visit Doleshwar Mahadev Temple which is known as the head part of Shri Kedarnath ji, situated in Uttarakhand in India. Rest of the time will be free to relax before we start the trip to Kailash Mansarovar the next morning.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m, Distance Covered: 60kms, Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

• Day 04 : Kathmandu To Syabrubesi/Timure

  Have some breakfast and then get into your bus for heading towards Syabrubesi via Dhunche. You might find this ride a difficult one since the road conditions in this route are not favourable. Despite of the distance being only 145 kms, you shall be reaching your destination in no less than 7 hours due to the miserable roads here. Give a midway halt to have some lunch at a highway restaurant and then drive further to complete your journey. Finally, arrive at Syabrubesi and then stay overnight at a pre-booked guesthouse there.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 2380m, Distance Covered: 148 kms / 7-8 hours approx. Accommodation Style: Local guesthouse on sharing basis

• Day 05 : Enter Kerung (Tibet, China)

  Wake up early morning and then have some breakfast before starting your drive towards the Nepal-China Border. There you will be completing your immigration and other custom formalities. Cross the Nepal border and then enter China side from where you will be further driving to arrive at Kerung / Kyirong (also known as Gyirong) accompanied with a Tibetan guide. Stay overnight at your hotel in Kerung / Kyirong.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 2700m, Distance Covered: 125 kms / 4 hours approx, Accommodation Style: Hotel or Guesthouse on sharing basis

  Important Remark : As you are staying now travelling in high altitude, there might be some consequences of uneasy feeling with your health, therefore it is advised to all travelers that they drink liquid more as possible that may be in any form of soup, juice, tea, coffee or hot water etc. This will help they in rehydration as well as in improving the breathing system.

• Day 06 : Kerung to Saga

  Today you are free to spend your day as you want. Acclimatize your body in the weather conditions of Tibet either by walking in the local markets here or staying in the hotel for the whole day. If situation does not permits, the guide may decide to stay back at Kyirong for this night.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 2700m (if at Kerung), 4640m (if at Saga) Distance Covered: 105kms / 3-4 hours Accommodation Style: Hotel or Guesthouse on sharing basis

• Day 07 : Free Day in Saga

  This is an additional day in Saga for the group for acclimatization. Spend time relaxing in the hotel or practice some short trek to prepare yourself for the kora of Mt. Kailash.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4640m, Distance Covered: 0 kms Accommodation Style: Hotel or Guesthouse on sharing basis

• Day 08 : Saga To Lake Mansarovar

  This day is known as the most important day of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra since today, you are not only going to experience a great stay near Lake Manasarovar but also you will be getting to see the first view of the holy Mount Kailash while driving from Saga to Lake Mansarovar. Thus, have some breakfast at your guesthouse, drive towards Lake Manasarovar. Reach there, check-in to your pre-booked accommodation near Lake Manasarovar and then, you can perform the rituals there and also enjoy holy bath nearthe Lake Manasarovar. Please be informed that a dip in the holy lake is not permitted. You may ask the sherpas to bring holy water in a bucket so that you may sit on the corner of the lake and take holy bath. Stay overnight at your accommodation near Manasarovar.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4590m Distance Covered: 461kms/7 hours drive Accommodation Style: Dormitory accommodation

• Day 09 : Lake Mansarovar To Darchen

  This day marks another important day of the Kailash Inner Kora tour. Today, you will have to wake up early and visit Lake Manasarovar. Spend some of your time in taking the holy bath and also performing Pooja rituals on the banks of Lake Manasarovar. Later, have some lunch and then start your drive to reach Darchen (base of Mt. Kailash) from where you will see the 'Southern face of Mount Kailash' (considered to be the back of Lord Shiva in Hindu literatures). Arrive at Darchen and then check-in at your hotel. Spend your time in preparing for your next morning’s trekking and then stay overnight there.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4575m Distance Covered: 114kms Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

• Day 10 : 1st Day Kora of Mt. Kailash, 13 Kms Trek To Dhirapuk

  Start your divine walk from Mount Kailash’s South Face to reach its Northern face at Dirapuk. You can either undertake this trek on foot or on horse. This is an easy trek to Mount Kailash and is completed after trekking for a distance of 13 kms. Those devotees who do not want to be a part of this trek can stay at Darchen and wait for the other group members to complete their trek till they finally come back to Darchen.

  Those who are trekking will be staying overnight in a lodge at Dirapuk that would be very near to the North Face of holy Mount Kailash.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5210m Distance Covered: 06 kms drive + 13 kms trekking Accommodation Style: Dormitory accommodation

• Day 11 : 2nd Day Trek To Charan Sparsh (Touching The Feet of Lord Shiva)

  Have some breakfast at your guesthouse. Spend leisurely time while engaging yourself in meditation and other activities to rejuvenate your mind and soul. Depending upon permission by the local authorities and army, we may go to touch Mount Kailash through the challenging but a highly rewarding trek namely 'Charan Sparsh' (Touching Mount Kailash). Those people who are physically as well as mentally fit can undertake this trek. In Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash Trek), one can reach the foot of the mount to touch Kailash (touching the holy feet of Lord Shiva). Stay overnight at your lodge in Dirapuk.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5475m Distance Covered: 04-06 kms depending on permission Accommodation Style: Dormitory accommodation

• Day 12 : 3rd Day Trek Via Gauri Kund

  Wake up early today and then have a mesmerizing Golden view of Mount Kailash. See this holy mountain as it changes it colours when the first sunlight starts falling on its surface. Once done, start your trek towards Zuthulphuk Gompa via Dolma La Pass (18600ft). From Dolma La you will have a close view of Gauri Kund Lake. Spend some time here and then continue your trek further. After walking for a few kilometers we stop at a small mud house for the night stay. The accommodation here is only a small hall which provides a few beds with blankets. The place not be very clean but we will stay here in order to visit Kuber Kund Lake the following morning before heading to Suthulpukh.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5810m Distance Covered: 16kms challenging trek Accommodation Style: Tea house stay

• Day 13 : Trek to Kuber Kund and continue to Darchen

  In the morning trek to Kuber Kund which is another part of Mount Kailash Inner Kora. Kuber Kund is also accessible from Khande Sanglam route but taking that route means skipping the Dolma La trek and Gauri Kund darshan, therefore we are taking the outer kora route to visit Dolma La pass and Gauri Kund. Also as repoted by the trekkers in the recent year the trekking conditions in Khande Sanglam route was risky and more challening due to falling rocks. For these reasons, to avoid any accident, we decided to came via Dolma La pass in the Mt Kailash outer kora route. From your tea house, go for Kuber Kund trek in the morning and then trek down towards Darchen. After walking for a few kiometeres towards Darchen, the vehicles will come to transport the group to Darchen

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5790m Distance Covered: 13kms trek + 6 kms drive Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel stay on sharing basis

• Day 14 : Free Day At Darchen For Rest

  Today, relax for the whole day at Darchen and take all meals in your hotel/guesthouse/lodge.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4575m Distance Covered: 0kms Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel stay on sharing basis

• Day 15 : 5th Day Trek Kailash Inner Kora (Nandi Kora / Ashtapad)

  Wake up very early i the morning and start your trek to Mount Kailash’s South Face. This trek from Darchen to Saptrishi Caves via Ashtapad mainly involves kora of Mount Nandi (Nandi Parvat), therefore it is also known as 'Nandi Kora'. During your journey, you will be visiting the Rishi Cave, Sherlung Gompa, Ashtapad, Nandi Parvat, Kailashi Gange, Atmalingam and also the Saptrishi caves. You can also visit the white lake and red lake near Atmalingam. Continue your trek and then descend towards Sherlung Gompa, finally reaching Darchen for night stay.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 5830m Distance Covered: 18kms challenging trek Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel stay on sharing basis

• Day 16 : Spare Day

  This is a spare day in order to overcome any unexpected delay due to any unavoidable reasons. If the group has completed the kora already, the guide may decide to move back to Saga for night stay. The decision by the guide will be final and bound on the trip participants.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4547m Distance Covered: 18kms challenging trek Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel at Darchen

• Day 17 : Drive to Saga

  Have some breakfast and then start your drive towards Saga. Today, your Mount Kailash Inner Kora package completes and we will finally start heading back to Nepal. Overnight stay at hotel in Saga.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 4626m Distance Covered: 430kms Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel

• Day 18 : Saga to Kerung

  Have some breakfast in your guesthouse/hotel and then head towards Kerung / Keyrong / Gyirong through a scenic drive. Stay overnight at your pre-booked guesthouse/lodge/hotel in Keyrong.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 2700m Distance Covered: 130kms Accommodation Style: Guesthouse / hotel on sharing basis

• Day 19 : Kerung to Kathmandu via Rasuwa Gadhi

  Have some early morning breakfast and then start your drive towards the China-Nepal border in order to complete the custom and other immigration formalities. Once done, head towards Kathmandu while passing through Syabrubesi and Dhunche. Stay overnight at Kathmandu’s pre-booked accommodation.

  
  

  Remark: If the group is coming back towards the border a day in advance then one additional night will be added in Kerung (Tibet side) as the accommodation in Kathmandu is only for one night as per the package. If the group wants to enter Nepal before scheduled day, the additional accommodation and services in Nepal side will be payable extra to the guide.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Max. Elevation: 1400m Distance Covered: 262kms Accommodation Style: 3* equivalent hotel sharing basis

• Day 20 : Leave from Kathmandu

  After enjoying some delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for boarding the flight to your onward destination/home.

  Meals included: Veg Breakfast