--- title: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/kailash-mansarovar-yatra/kailash-mansarovar-yatra-by-overland updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:20.106Z --- # Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland - Type: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Region: Tibet, Tibet - Duration: 14 days / 13 nights - Price: From USD 2,350 per person · 1 people: USD 2,800 per person · 2–3 people: USD 2,630 per person · 4–9 people: USD 2,460 per person · 10–50 people: USD 2,350 per person - Maximum altitude: 4,950 m - Difficulty: Moderate - Best months: May, June, July, August, September - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Hotel and guesthouse - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/kailash-mansarovar-yatra-by-overland Mount Kailash (6714m) is a cultivated holy peak in western Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long been a shrine for four main religions. It is Shiva's domain, according to Hindus. It is the home of Samvara, a multiarmed, wrathful god worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle, according to Tibetan Buddhists. The Indian joins also claim the mountain as the location of the first of their saints' salvation. In the ancient Tibetan Bon faith, Kailash was the sacred nine-story Swastika Mountain, where the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from the refuge. The 53-kilometer Kailash circle is the holiest of all Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages and the beacon that pulls most visitors to western Tibet. It is stated that a single Parikarma erases a lifetime's worth of sins, while 108cicurmbulation results in Salvation. Lake Mansarovar is the sacred lake Mansarovar (4580m) that sprawls underneath Mount Kailash, where a ceremonial bath will transport a pilgrim to Brahm's heaven, and a drink of its water will wash away the sins of a hundred lifetimes. NRIS / Foreigners shall arrive in Kathmandu 03 working days in advance than above mentioned date for visa processing. Highlighted dates are full moon trip to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Sleeping Bag down with inside extra cove Down Jacket, Polar fleece, Light quilted. Pure wool and thick cotton socks Thermal underwear (Inner-full fitting) wool or mixed combination. Wool pullovers-polo neck, Flannel shirts. Warm light gloves, Snowcap(with ear covering) Wool monkey cap, Sun hats & scarves. Comfortable Trekking boots and Sandals Towels-including small hand towel. Light Trek bag (for camera, and very essential things.) and duffel bag to keep your personal belongings. Ladies can select other clothing materials as per her interest. Torch with spare cells & bulbs Video camera: - as per the interest. Swiss knife ( multi purpose) First aid box / personal medicine Those in good health should have no difficulty traveling to this region. Due to the high altitude of this area, travelers may experience the effect of altitude sickness, which is characterized by mild headaches, nausea and loss of appetite. Altitude sickness can be reduced by frequently drinking non-alcoholic liquids such as water and juice, 3 to 4 litres a day. Travelers are reminded to protect themselves from the strong sun light which can cause sun burn. Those with health conditions including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy and cardiac problems should seek doctor's approval before embarking on this journey. We understand the importance of being in touch with your dear and near ones.You could leave behind our office contact details with your family back home incase of any urgency. Our office will ensure that your messages are conveyed.PCO are available at all our halt destinations except at Mansarovar and Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. Your cellphone too will be accessible except for the 3 places mentoned. Kindly check the international roaming charges applicable on your network. The daily movement of the touring group will be updated on our website, and a notification will be sent on the email address provided by you. Money & Other Thing to Carry : Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. We will assist to exchange the amount to Yuan (Chinese Currency) for you upon your arrival in Kathmandu. The official Chinese currency used by the Tibetans is circulated in denominations (notes) of 1,2,5,10,100 Yuan. It is advisable to carry Chinese Yuan to avoid unhealthy rates and futile bargaining at the Kodari Border or at Zhangmu. The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal. Important Note: Carring INR 1000 & INR 500 denomanation are limited up to INR 25,000 in Nepal according to the rule of NRB.Indian Passport & Election (Voter) ID card are only the valid Identification proof to entry Nepal by air. other valid ID proof are also accepted to entry Nepal by overland. Accomodation : While in Nepal clients will stay in twin sharing rooms (single rooms available for in additional cost) in a high quality hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. . In Tibet the accommodation will be tents with a bathing tent or very simple guest houses (when available) with shared rooms and basic toilet facilities. Our staff will attend to all the camping responsibilities. Tibet is Autonomous region of China. So you will not get the special permit and Visa for Tibet directly In your country. You have to proceed for permit and Visa for Tibet through our Agency. We must receive scan copy of your passport at least 35 days prior to arrival in gateway cities (Kathmandu or Lhasa). Passport must be same as scan copy and valid for more than 6 months. We request to dispatch the original passport at our delhi office for indian passport holders 15 days prior to arrive in Kathmandu and other than indian passport holders must spend at least 2 nights in Kathmandu to issue Tibet visa. They will also require to bring 2 passport size photos. We shall send client "Chinese embassy visa form" well in advance to be fill up by each client which can either sent to us by email or can be collected upon arrival. Those who entry Lhasa from mainland China are requested to obtain Chinese visa in their home country and we will organize Tibet permit and handover it through our agent in Lhasa. Chinese visa will be valid for China mainland only, do not bring Chinese visa if you are entering Tibet from Kathmandu.If you obtained Chinese visa the chinese ambassy will cancel mainland visa during your journey to Tibet. We supply detail information and briefing upon arrival. Outer & Inner Kora : Outer kora means parikrama of Kailash Parvat in 3 days. The regular Overland and Helicopter trips are actually only outer kora which is easy to complete. Inner kora means parikrama of Nandi Parvat and visit tirtha puri, saptarishi cave including kailash parbat. However it is more challenging and adventures than outer kora. Group Size : Our group size is minimum 25 pax in group joining basis and minimum 5 pax in pravet tour basis. No limitation for maximum group size. Creative Adventure Nepal Pvt. Ltd and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow fall, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot. CIPSC (China Indian Pilgrims’ Service Center) has an athority to handle travel arrangements & fix rates for the Indian pilgrims in Tibet side. Briefing & Orientation Our team would be more than willing to provide all the information about the pilgrimage whenever required by you. We have a well-trained and hospitable team to accompany you in Tibet. Our friendly and courteous staff will always serve you with a smiling face. Our staff and guides are all experienced having scaled peaks over 8000 mts. Our official manager will provide the group briffing in Kathmandu before comencing the trip. The team leader accompanying you on your trip to Tibet will conduct a complete briefing and re-examination of your accessories on your arrival in Kathmandu. Any last minute alterations or additions can be taken care of in Kathmandu Transportation and Air Service : We provide AC Deluxe Coach for Airport pickup drop and sightseeing in Kathmandu. We could provide standard non AC Tourist Coach for Kathmandu to Kodari Boarder and VV due to road condtion.. We provide Kathmandu - Nepalganj - Simikot and return by fixed wing and Simikot - Hillsa and return by charter helicopter for heli kailash yatra. We provide AC Deluxe Coach for the entire journey of Tibet. We also provide supporting Truck to carry luggage and equipments. We provide one escorting Jeep during entire journey of Tibet. Jeep or Van can be provided at extra cost ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Foreigners and NRIS should arrive in Kathmandu three working days in advance for visa processing. When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will greet you and transport you to the hotel. ### Day 2: Visit Pashupatinath Our representative will provide briefings on the Kailash Mansarovar trip in the evening at 7:00 p.m.After breakfast, we will go on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, visiting famous temples such as Pashupatinath Temple, Jal Narayan Temple, and others. Finish your preparations and packing for the rest of your Yatra in the evening. Program briefing at the evening, dinner, and overnight stay in Katmandu (Hotel). ### Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1600m / 145 km / 6.5 hrs) 1,600 m Arrive at Syabrubesi (1600m / 145 km / 6.5 hrs) before noon. You can marvel at the stunning surroundings, which include a picturesque village and mountains. The entire route is filled with breathtaking scenery as it follows the Trishuli River. Syabrubesi is similar to Langtang's base camp for trekkers to begin their trip to the Langtang National Park region. It is a tiny town with amenities such as guesthouses, restaurants, banks, hospitals, and a school. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. ### Day 4: Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1950m / 15 km / 45 min) 1,950 m Drive to Kyirung via Timure after an early breakfast. The distance between Syabrubesi and Rasuwagadhi is around 15 kilometers (45 minutes). Our guide will help the party clear Nepal immigration and walk (15 minutes) to the Tibet border via the Friendship Bridge. Our Tibetan guide will meet the party at the China immigration checkpoint on the Tibet side. Then complete immigration & customs formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, then continue further drive to Kerung town (2900m) – 1hrs / 35 km. Overnight at Guesthouse. ### Day 5: Drive to Saga (4400m / 150 km / 4 hrs) 4,400 m Drive to Saga after breakfast. The drive is about four hours with jaw dropping views. Overnight stay at the hotel in Saga. ### Day 6: Short walk to Brahmaputra river From Saga, we shall follow the Brahmaputra River west to its source in Lake Manasarovar. Legend has it that Brahma (of the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) began the creation of all life in Lake Manasarovar. One of the streams that emerges from Manasarovar becomes the huge river known as the Brahmaputra (Brahma's son) - the only Indian river with a masculine name. Rest day in Saga for acclimatization. Overnight at Hotel ### Day 7: Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4600m) – 9 hrs / 510 km 4,600 m It's an incredible journey through distinctive Tibetan landscape that makes everyone happy all the time. You pass via Mayum La Pass on the way (5200m). This is the first day of visiting Mount Kailash and Mansarovar. Your transportation will also take you around the lake. Overnight at the Chu Gompa guest house on the shores of Mansarovar Lake. ### Day 8: Visit Lake Manasarovar & Drive to Darchen (4700m) 4,700 m In the morning, get ready for Puja and a holy bath in the holy lake. Relaxation, meditation, dedication, or hawan are all options. Drive to Darchen afterwards (4620 m). Darchen, a little town with a few of guesthouses, is nestled beneath the beautiful sacred Mount Kailash. This location would be swamped with Pilgrims during the auspicious pilgrimage season, with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen is the starting and ending point of the Kora. We can travel to Serrlung Monastery to explore Asthapath, which gives a wonderful view of Nandi Parvat and Mount Kailash, subject to authorization from the Darchen Public Security Bureau. Overnight stay at a guest home. ### Day 9: Drive to Yama Dwar We'll travel about 13 kilometers to Sershong, also known as Tarboche, the starting point for the Kailash Parikrama trek. Tarboche is often referred to as the "Outer Asthapath." Our Kora begins with a gradual stroll amid a sea of chanting and praying local pilgrims. After a 7 km/ 5 - 6 hour trek, we arrive at our camp/guest house in Dirapuk (4860 m) after a few ups and downs. Camping in the lovely grassy meadows with a view of Kailash from the north-west face. Those who are unable to continue parikarma will return to Darchen and await the return of the Parikarma group. Overnight in camp. ### Day 10: Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk (4950m) 4,950 m Today, our parikrama (Kora) takes us to the much higher side of the sacred road, close beneath Holy Mount Kailash. The hike will take us to one of the highest points in the area, Drolma La, at 5,200 meters (4-5 hours), before descending to a gentle field at Zuthulphuk for an overnight stay. 18 km/ 9 - 10 hours to Zuthulphuk (4760 m). Today, our parikrama (Kora) takes us to the much higher side of the sacred road, close beneath Holy Mount Kailash. The hike will take us to one of the highest points in the area, Drolma La, at 5,200 meters (4-5 hours), before descending to a gentle field at Zuthulphuk for an overnight stay. 18 km/ 9 - 10 hours to Zuthulphuk (4760 m). ### Day 11: Zuphulthuk to Darchen, Drive to Saga Our Parikarma continues upto near Darchen (2 hrs / 08 km). You can spend the morning exploring the tunnels and visiting the temples and shrines that have been built around Milarepa's cave. Milarepa's students may be meditating here. Many of the tunnels include meditation platforms separated by dry stonewalls from the cooking partitions and entrance portions. The short hike up to these caverns before beginning the tour's final leg is well worth it. Our 10 km/ 4 - 5 hour holy pilgrimage journey culminates with meandering peaceful roads. Later, we drive to Darchen for lunch and meet all group members then continue drive to Saga (4400m /9 hrs / 560 km. Overnight at Hotel. ### Day 12: Drive to Kerung County We drive to Kyerung after breakfast. The trip takes roughly 4 hours and 150 kilometers. Overnight stay in guesthouse. ### Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi border After breakfast, we depart from Tibet via the Rasuwagudhi Border. After crossing the Friendship Bridge, we will leave our Tibet cars on the other side of the border and, after passing customs and immigration requirements, we will walk for about 15 minutes to the Nepal Immigration Post, where our coach for Nepal will be waiting for us. Our border guide will help us move our stuff to the Nepal side of the bridge. Lunch will be supplied on route at a nearby eatery. Overnight in Kathmandu at a hotel. ### Day 14: Departure for Airport After breakfast, departure to the airport for your flight to home or further program accordingly. Options for early departure, or you use your extra day for a Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour. (Contact Creative Adventure Nepal for more information about an option day trip at additional cost) . ## Cost includes - Airport transfers and Kathmandu hotel with breakfast - Tibet and Kailash permits and visa processing support - Guide, driver and Sherpa support - Accommodation and meals during the yatra - Oxygen cylinder for emergencies ## Cost excludes - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.