Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road
Covered : Kathmandu - Syabrubeshi - Kerung - Saga - Dongba - Mansarovar - Darchen - Diraphuk - Zhulthulphuk - KathmanduThe Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon. The holy lake and the mountain abode of Lord Shiva is a soul gratifying pilgrimage, the toughest in the world, navigating through the high altitudes of Himalayas.
Every year pilgrims undertake the arduous Kailash Yatra to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva. As per mythology, circumambulation of Mount Kailash and then a holy dip in the Mansarovar Lake washes away sins of past 100 lives. It is also believed that taking a dip on full moon night is equivalent to 10 yatras.
The 14 days Yatra to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet is undertaken every year in the month of June. IndiaPilgrimTours.com offers all-inclusive Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package by luxury coach, taking care of your every need during the arduous journey. Our package also takes care of your accommodation, food, medical aid transportation. Set on the holy journey from Kathmandu and return to the city purified with the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu, our representative will meet at the airport. Get assistance for transfer and escort to the Hotel. Check-in and relax. Program briefing will be done at the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi (3700 m) - 140 km
Check -out from the hotel in the early hours with a packed breakfast. The Yatra takes you by luxury coach to Galchhi -Sybrubeshito near China border. Rest overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Syabrubeshi to Kerung (43 Km)
Start the drive from Syabrubeshi to China border, a 17 km journey. Our tour agent will complete all custom formalities and check into Tibet, an autonomous part of China. From the border drive 26 km to Kerung. Check-in to the Guest House and take rest overnight.
Day 4: Kerung
Today the day is at leisure. Acclimatize to the heights or go exploring the Kerung city. Stay overnight.
Day 5: Kerung to Saga / Dongba (4500m) - 375 km
Post breakfasst proceed from Kerung to Saga / Dongba in your luxury coach. At arrival, you are checked in the Guesthouse. Rest for overnight.
Day 6: Saga / Dongba (4500 Mts - 335 Kms)
Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Check-out from your guesthouse and proceed to Dongba to Mansarovar. This journey by your luxury coach is of 7 hours through beautiful scenery of Himalayas. It is the first part of the Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle. On reaching Mansarovar, you will be accommodated in the Guesthouse located on the banks of Mansarovar Lake.
Day 7: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600 m) - 110 km
Today conduct your holy pilgrimage at the Mansarovar Lake. You will be taken to the special point at the banks of the Mansarovar Lake. Here you can take a dip in the blessed waters. Attend the Pooja, hawan and other spiritual activities according to your traditions.
After your divine undertakings, proceed to Darchen a journey of 2.5 hours. Overnight stay is arranged at the Guesthouse. You can opt for the Astapad excursion at extra cost. Astapad means eight-steps. It is believed that, Mount Kailash is surrounded by eight smaller mountains, in a lotus shape with eight petals. This excursion is holy and an integral part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Day 8: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890 m) - 12km
Today is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. The journey is to be started at the early hours of morning as early as possible, after having breakfast. Your luxury coach drives up to Yumdwari, after which you have an arduous trek for about 6 to 7 hours. Horse can be hired at extra cost for pilgrims unable to walk. Yaks will carry the kitchen utensils and other equipment for the Yatra. Overnight stay at mud house or tent is arranged in Diraphuk according to availability.
Day 9: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790 m) - 22 km
This day is the most strenuous in the Yatra. Pilgrims pass through Dolma-La Pass on foot. Snuggled at the height of 5400 meters, the weather is highly unpredictable as at any time snowstorm occurs. Start the journey as early as possible, post breakfast. En-route, make a stop for Darshan of Gaurikund. On arriving Zhulthulphuk, overnight stay at mud house or tent is arranged on the basis of availability.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to Saga/Dongba
Later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 11: Saga / Dongba to Kerung
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast. The yatra back to Katmandu starts. Tonight make a stop at Saga/ Dongba for overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 12: Kerung to Kathmandu
After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu and check in at Hotel.
Day 13: Kathmandu
Early morning optional Himalayan mountain flight tour. After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for shopping and packing, overnight stay in Katmandu.
Day 14: Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, check out from hotel. Get assistance for transfer to airport. Depart for home or next destination rejuvenated with the blessings of Lord Shiva and the absolving pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar.
