In Tibetan jargon, Mt. Kailash is known to be ‘Khang Rimpoche’ which means ‘Precious Jewel of Snow’. Mt. Kailash, at (6,714m/22,028ft) is a magnificent mountain of beauty and grace, with four great cardinal faces – the northern face is believed to be gold, the western face – ruby, the southern face -sapphire and the eastern face – crystal. This mountain is the centre piece of 4 religions and is held deeply sacred to millions; the mountain is circled by thousands of pilgrims every year but no one has ever attempted to climb this mountain due to mythical religious beliefs…
This holy tour takes us to the spiritual ‘Mecca’ of Hindu-Buddhist-Jain and the Bon religions. Hindus believe that Mount Kailash is the holy abode of ‘lord Shiva’; the Jains calls it the mountain of ‘Astapada’ and believe it to be the place of Tishaba. Likewise, Bon followers call it the mountain of ‘Tishe’ and believe it to be the seat of Sipaimen – the Sky Goddess.
Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Tour can be conducted via different routes of Nepal, Tibet and India. The most convenient route to Mt. Kailash is from the Kodari border but sadly, it was closed after the overwhelming earthquake in 2015. The new Kailash tour via the Kerung border is now the new optional route to reach the sacred mountain but will only be opened to visitors in 2018. Kerung at (2900m) is a pretty little town with lovely climates throughout the year and is also known as the valley of Happiness. This is an exclusive town in Tibet where plenty of green vegetables are grown! Our Kailash Mansarovar tour via Kerung is the most accessible travelling route that takes only about 2 weeks to complete the tour. Leaf Holidays Kailash Mansarovar tour package offers you a brief exploration of the cultural, natural and religious landmarks of Tibet. The sacred journey to Mt. Kailash is an enlivening travelling experience into the remote and far flung parts of this arid windswept country. The Kailash yatra package cost includes all the transportation, accommodation, guides, porters and meals expenses during the tour.
Useful general information:
To process your Tibet Group Visa, we need
• A clear color scanned copy of your passport along with 25% Advance payment. This must be provided to us at least 30 Days in advance.
Packing List for Your Kailash Yatra:
- Any regular medicines that you take.
- Enough Clothing for the whole yatra.
- A small Bag for day use.
- Toiletries kit like soap, Shampoo, toothbrush, towels etc.
- Good water bottles.
- Sports Shoes (Comfortable one for walking)
- Sun glass.
- Sun cream.
- Raincoat or Umbrella.
- Torch Light.
- Woolen Socks.
- Thermal Long underwear (Easy one while walking)
- 04/05 Passport Size Photograph Note: Duffel Bag and Down Jackets will be provide by leaf holidays Trek (Down Jacket on returnable basis) The best season to do the Holy Mt. Kailash tour is from May to October; it is always wise to travel with a local and direct agent and small groups – private departure dates are available with Leaf Holidays. All travelers including Indian passport holders travelling to Mt. Kailash must be in possession of a current passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
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EQUIPMENT LIST
Here’s a general packing list of everything you should remember to carry on your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025:
1. A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
2. Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
3. Wind/ waterproof light jacket
4. Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
5. Inner and outer gloves
6. Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries
7. Water bottles and water purification tablets
8. T-shirts or shirts
9. Fleece jumper or jacket
10. Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
11. Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
12. Socks and underwear
13. Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
COMPLEMENTARY LIST
1. Daypack (50-60 liters) with a waterproof cover
2. Down Jacket
3. Duffel Bag
4. Oxygen cylinder
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival.
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Syabrubesi, drive to Kerung
Day 04: Kerung Free Day for Acclimatization
Day 05: Kerung to saga (4558 Meters, 275 Km, 05– 06 Hours Drive)
Day 06: Saga to Mansarovar (4558 Meters, 275 Km, 05– 06 Hours Drive)
Day 07: Manararovar to Darchen(4200 Meter- 60 km, 2 hour drive)Darchen to Derapuk (4900 Meters –12 Km, 05-06 Hours Trek)
Day 08: Derapuk to Zuthulpuk via Drolma La Pass (4760m Meters, 22 Km, 8-9 hours Trek).
Day 09: End Kailash Kora. Drive back to Dongba/Saga.
Day 10: Drive Back to Syabrubesi via Kerung
Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 12: Final Departure for home sweet home
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup, sightseeing and airport drop by non a/c car.
- Flight charge ( Kathmandu-syabrubesi, syabrubesi-Kathmandu)
- English speaking guide during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing place entrance fee as per itinerary.
- Chinese Visa fee.
- All ground transportation
- 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.
- Lunch and Dinner throughout the trip.
- All applicable taxes and service charge.
Cost Excludes
- 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.
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up and transfer to hotel. You will have whole day for refreshment. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu.
After having breakfast we will go for sightseeing to Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath Bouddha Nath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. Then you will have sufficient time for packing and tour preparation. In the evening of around 5-6 PM we will have short briefing program on Kailash Mansarovar Tour. We will hand over your entire original passport back to you. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Syabrubesi,drive to kerung
Today early in the morning we depart from Kathmandu to Nepal/China Border Syabrubesi by flight. After getting in kerung, at the immigration will check visa of all group by Chinese visa department. Then after 38km drive to Kerung by Bus. Overnight stay at Guest House in Kerung
Day04: Kerung Free Day for Acclimatization
The whole day you will have enough time for refreshment. This is the day of acclimatization day. Overnight in Kerung.
Day 05: Kerung to saga (4558 Meters, 275 Km, 05– 06 Hours Drive)
After Breakfast we will drive to saga. Overnight stay at Guest house
Day 06: Saga to Mansarovar (4558 Meters, 275 Km, 05– 06 Hours Drive)
After Breakfast we drive to the sacred Mansarovar Lake. Today is a very special day because you are going to do Darshan of the Holy Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake. We drive through Mayum la pass (17000 Ft); we will provide you packed lunch boxes in between. You will do a parikrama of Manasarovar Lake by bus. We stay overnight at a Guest House in Mansarovar.
Day 07: Manararovar to Darchen(4200 Meter- 60 km, 2 hour drive)Darchen to Derapuk (4900 Meters –12 Km, 05-06 Hours Trek)
In the morning we will have a special puja ceremony and bathe in Manasarovar. We will find a special point to take a holy dip in Manasarovar and do our puja ritual of lord Shiva.
After an early breakfast we drive to Tarboche Yamdwar for Darshan & Start our Parikrama (Those who do not wish to go for parikrama can go back to Darchen after puja at Yamadwar). It is about 12 Km and it will take 05 to 06 Hours. We will provide you packed Lunch boxes in between. Overnight stay at Guest House in Derapuk
Day 08: Derapuk to Zuthulpuk via Drolma La Pass (4760m Meters, 22 Km, 8-9 hours Trek).
Today we will wake up very early in the morning and have breakfast then we will start our trek. This is the hardest day but Holiest day too of your pilgrimage trip with Drolma-La pass at 18600 Ft between two valleys.
Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva sthal, this is the symbolical death, and pilgrimage where you leave old clothes, spin of hair or a drop of Blood in hope, that terrible Yamraja (The master of death) will pay attention to these signs and will allow the Yatries (travelers) to be born in spirit to pass Drolma-La. After crossing Dolma-La we descend steeply to get to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River. We will follow the river and get to the Khando Sangam La facing the eastern side of Mt. Kailash. Sometime after that, we will arrive at the village of Zuthulpuk. In between we will provide packed lunch. We then have dinner at the guest house. Overnight stay at a Guest House in Zuthulpuk
Day 09: End Kailash Kora. Drive back to Dongba/Saga.
After an early breakfast at Guest House we will be exploring the caves and temples around the Milarepa cave then do a 3 Hours walk to complete our Kailash Parikrama and drive back to Darchen. We have Lunch in Darchen and drive back to Dongba/Saga. Overnight stay at Guest House
Day 10: Drive Back to Syabrubesi via Kerung
Today after Breakfast at Saga, we will drive back to Kerung about 3 hour and have lunch at kerung then after continue drive to Syabrubesi in same day. We will be separated with our Tibetan guide’s from the border. Dinner at Guest House, Overnight stay at Guest House in Syabrubesi
Day 11:Fly Back to Kathmandu.
Today we will have a morning flight to Kathmandu. Free day at Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 12: Final Departure for home sweet home
After Breakfast at our Hotel, we will check out and Leaf holidays Trek Pvt. Ltd’s representative will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. We are happy to have been given the opportunity to serve you our respected guests from India. We are happy to see you all blessed after a sacred holy tour of Mt. Kailash and we will always be ready and happy to serve our pilgrim guests from the great country of India in the years ahead. We wish you all a safe journey home!!!