Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

It is the first day of trip and your arrival day in Kathmandu Nepal. When you land at the airport in Kathmandu and come out at the arrival lounge, our company representative will welcome you with a warm smile. Then, we will drive you to the trip hotel where you can spend relaxing time. We will have a meeting in the evening to talk about the trip in details.

Today after breakfast at the hotel, you will be engaged in a full day of sightseeing in Kathmadu. A beautiful day of sightseeing tour to heritage monuments in the Kathmandu Valley is scheduled for today. Visit Swoyambhunath – the monkey temple; Patan Durbar Square – the medieval palace square; Pashupatinath – the open cremation ground for Hindus; and Boudhanath – the biggest Buddhist stupa.

On the third day, we will be going for visa processing for Tibet visa. Along with completing other document formalities. Your day is at leisure in Kathmandu. You are free to spend it as you wish, engage in sightseeing or relax at the hotel.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will drive towards Rasuwa Gadhi for your night's stay. On the way, you will pass through a scenic route.

Departing from Rasuwagadhi (Nepal-China border), the journey covers approximately 300 kilometers with a 5-6-hour drive (depending on road conditions). Along the way, you'll pass by Lake Peiku, one of Tibet's most stunning alpine lakes, renowned for its turquoise waters and breathtaking views of Mount Shishapangma (8,027m)in the distance. Travel through the upper reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley, where you can admire the unique plateau river landscapes and distinctive geological formations.

Departing from Saga,the entire journey covers 300 kilometers and takes approximately 5 hours by car. Along theway, you will pass through Zhongba County, where you can admire the high-altitude desert landscapes and the upper reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.In the afternoon, youwill arrive at Lake Manasarovar. Around noon, you’ll reach Paryang Town in Zhongba County— ideal for a quick lunch (options include Sichuan-style restaurants or self-packed meals). In the afternoon, head to Chiu Monastery Hill for a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake and capture the reflection of Mount Kailash (Kangrinboqe Peak) on the water iftheweather permits. You can take a shortwalk along the lakeshore before proceeding to your overnight stay at a local guesthouse near Lake Manasarovar.

Departing from Lake Manasarovar, the journey covers 35 kilometers and takes approximately 1 hour by car. Along the way, you'll pass by Lake Rakshastal (the "Ghost Lake"), where you can admire the striking contrast between its deep blue waters and the surrounding barren plateau. Upon arrival in Darchen, the starting point of the Mount Kailash pilgrimage trek (Kora), you can choose to begin your hike based on your physical condition and acclimatization.

Departing from Darchen, this trekking section covers 20 kilometers (hiking only) and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Along the route, you will pass through: Prayer Flag Square (the starting point for blessings), Lha Chu Valley (a trekking corridor densely adorned with prayer flags), and Deraphuk (Drirapuk Monastery), which faces the north face of Mount Kailash and offers the best sunset viewpoint.

From Drirapuk Monastery, the trek covers 22 kilometers and takes approximately 8 hours. The route ascends to Dolma La Pass (5,636m) before descending to Zutrulphuk Monastery (4,820m). This segment is extremely strenuous, requiring preparation for: Altitude sickness (oxygen levels drop sharply), Sub-zero temperatures (even in summer), Steep slopes (loose scree and glacial moraines).

Starting from Zuchu Monastery, the hike covers a distance of 10 kilometers and takes about 3 hours. Departing from Tarjin, the journey spans 300 kilometers and takes approximately 5 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the distant views of the Himalayan mountain range and the scenery of the upper reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The return trip is to Saga.

Departing from Saga, the journey covers 300 kilometers and takes approximately by 6 hours by road. You'll reach Paryang Town in Zhongba County-ideal for a quick lunch (Options include Sichuan-style restaurants or self-packed meals).

From Kerung you will be informed to gather all of your items as we prepare to wrap up this memorable trip. You will return to Kathmandu.

This is the 13th day or the last day. On this day, you will have your breakfast in the hotel and after that, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure according to your flight time.