Overview
Join us on a special spiritual journey to some of the most sacred places in Nepal and Tibet. Your adventure begins in Kathmandu, where you'll explore significant temples such as Pashupatinath and Budhanilkanth. From there, you'll travel to Pokhara to enjoy serene sights, including boat rides on Fewa Lake and visits to local temples. The journey continues to Jomsom and Muktinath, where you'll experience the Muktinath Temple, famous for its 108 holy water spouts, and visit the picturesque village of Marpha along with the spiritually significant Kali Gandaki River.
Next, you'll travel to Tibet and acclimatize in Kyirong before proceeding to the sacred Mansarovar Lake and Mount Kailash. At Kailash, you'll have the opportunity to partake in sacred rituals, including bathing in the holy lake and performing puja at Kailash. The highlight of the trip is the Kailash Parikrama trek, where you'll walk around the sacred mountain, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The tour concludes with a return to Kathmandu, where you'll receive a certificate for completing this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey.
The Kailash Mansarovar and Muktinath Tour is available at different price points based on the type of hotel accommodation chosen. For B2B group bookings and travel agents, the prices are as follows: USD 00 for 3-star hotels, USD 50 for 4-star hotels, and USD 00 for 5-star hotels. Accommodation in Kathmandu includes options such as Badrinath or similar for 3-star, Moonlight or similar for 4-star, and Soaltee or Gokarna Resort for 5-star. In Pokhara, the hotels include Queens Park for 3-star, Landmark for 4-star, and Pokhara Grande for 5-star. This all-inclusive price covers accommodation, transportation, meals, and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Itinerary
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Arrival at Kathmandu: Arrival at Kathmandu airport, hearty warm welcome for all the Yatries with Rudraksha Maala (garland), pick up from airport & transfer to Hotel.
Accommodation - At Kathmandu -3 Star /4 star/5 star on twin sharing. Meal– Veg. buffet Dinner only. O/N (Overnight) Elevation- 1400 Mtr.
Note: Nepal Visa –can be obtained on Arrival [Approx. USD Cash} at TIA Airport, Kathmandu. Original passport, Collection for Tibet visa process. |
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fly to Pokhara and Drive to Jomsom. After breakfast, fly to Pokhara (25 minut) and drive to Jomsom ,En route to Mukthinath, you'll have the opportunity to stop at the sacred Kali Gandaki River and personally collect Saligrams. On the way visit Old and Historical village Marfa. Marpha is a picturesque village worth visiting, and on your travelling to Jomsom consider stopping by its famous streets, renowned for their delicious apples and apple wine.
Accommodation - At Jomsom - Hotel oms home or similar on twin sharing. Meal– Veg.breakfast and Dinner only. O/N (Overnight) Elevation- 2742 Mtr. Drive -5 Hrs
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Drive to Muktinath (3700mtr )visit temple- Drive back to Pokhara. Earlier Morning (6AM) Drive to Muktinath(1hrs ) Temple, opportunities visit to Muktinath Temple, Spiritual Activities, taking holy bath in these 108 waters pouts and two kundas believes to bring salvation. Yatris to do pooja, bath etc. Muktinath is a Vishnu temple, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is located in Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Throng La mountain pass in Mustang, Nepal. It is one of the world's highest temples. Muktinath is derived from 2 words Mukti (Salvation or Nirvana) and Nath (God or master). Hindus believe that Lord Vishnu got salvation from the curse of Brinda(wife of Jalandhar)here.so everyone visit to this temple to get rid of birth and rebirth cycles and get ultimate Nirvana/salvation. There are 108 waterspouts (Mukthidhara) where frozen water is continuously flowing from the bullhead and 2 kunda (ponds in front of the temple). When you complete all spiritual Activities in Muktinath Temple than , drive back to Pokhara , Evening walking in Lake side, boating in fewa lake ,visit Barahi temple.,
Accommodation – At Pokhara - 5 star Hotel Pokhara Grandi on twin sharing. Meal– Veg. breakfast and buffet Dinner. O/N (Overnight) Elevation- 2742 Mtr.
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Sightseeing at Pokhara and fly back Kathmandu, After breakfast, visit Vindavasini temple, Taal Barahi Temple by boating and Gupteshwor Mahadev cave temple after lunch fly back to Kathmandu, Accommodation - At Kathmandu -5 Star Hotel or similar on twin sharing. Meal– Veg. breakfast lunch, Dinner, |
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Kathmandu sightseeing: “The Kathmandu is Naturally a bowl-shaped Mountain valley and ancient civilizations city in the world. Culturally, there are seven world heritage sites, thousands of Hindu Temple including Pashupatinath Temple within in Kathmandu valley.”
Sightseeing Points: Time-7 AM
After dinner A short briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra /Final Preparations and packing for Kailash. Accommodation - At Kathmandu -3 Star /4 star/5 star on twin sharing. Meal – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /lunch/Dinner... Elevation 1400 Mtr/ sightseeing Time- 4Hrs-
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Drive to Timure by Jeep/ Bus (Nepal –china Border). After breakfast ,our holy pilgrimage Yatra starts with Swastivachan to have a blissful trip ahead & continue Your drive to Syabrubesi /Timure.( Nepal China Border )
Transportations-BY Mountain BUS (24 Seated). Accommodation – At Timure/Shyabrubesi- Tourist Hotel 2-4 sharing. Meal – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 2000 Mtr Distance –165 km/Drive -7hours. |
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Immigration, drive to Kyirong/Spend the day at kyirong for Acclimatization. After breakfast short walk to Rasuwa Gadhi (Nepal-China border).once after completing the immigration & custom formalities in Nepal-Tibet side at Rasuwa Gadhi, then continue drive to small city Kyirong. Kyirong is a beautiful place surrounded By the Great Himalayas where everyone can just go visit Temple, enjoy the shopping & local Chinese food. High altitude acclimatization starts from Kyirong. Everyone has to get acclimatized to the climatic conditions so take short walk around & start taking Diamox tablets (Acetazolamide-250mg) will help you further during the trip.
Transportations-BY Higher Bus. (26 Seated) Accommodation – At Kyirong standard Hotel on twin sharing. Meal – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner{Own Kitchen} O/N .Elevation 2700 Mtr/Distance –24 km/Drive -1 hours
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Drive to Saga/Paryang After breakfast drive to Saga (169km-5hrs) en-route passing Ghungtang-La (5236M) views old Monasteries, beautiful waterfall, river and dense Alpine Forest and will have glimpse of Holy River Brahmaputra. Accommodation – At Saga 2/3 Star Hotel 2-4 sharing. Meal – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. Max.Elevation-5236 Mtr O/N .Elevation 4500 Mtr/Distance –169 KM/Drive -4 hours
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Drive to Lake Mansarovar: After breakfast drive towards The sacred Holy Lake Mansarovar. It’s very auspicious day for all people as they will have first glimpse of Holy Lake Mansarovar and view of Mt.Kailash from Horchu. After completing the Local immigration will continue your drive further and complete Lake Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle.On the way find a beautiful place to take memorable groups picture of Kailash ,Mansarovar and Rakshash lake .This is the moment all are eagerly waiting for has arrived ..The breathtaking view of Manasarovar and magnificent view of galaxy is something amazing memories for everyone to cherish for lifetime.
Accommodation – At Mansarovar mud house/Guest House on dormitory sharing. Meal – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 4500 Mtr/Distance –169 KM/Drive -4 hours
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Puja,hawan and Drive to Darchen. It’s very auspicious day for all Yatries . To be in the abode of god itself is a lifetime achievement. Everyone can just have bath at the banks of the Holy lake Sarovar, Continued by Puja, Havana work Meditation and spiritual activities etc. After lunch drive to to Darchen.
Accommodation – At Darchen standard Hotel on twin sharing. Meal – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 4700 Mtr/Distance –40 KM/Drive -1 hours
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Drive to Yamdwar and trek to Diraphuk.(1st day Parikrama) After breakfast will have a short drive till Yamadwar(7km).This is the starting point for Kailash Parikrama.After having the darshan of yamdwar all the pilgrims start their first day trek towards Diraphuk(which is 12km trek) either by walk or they can hire horse as well as porter to carry your bag packs while trekking. Enjoy the serenity of nature around u with quite sounds of flowing river aside and have the view of Nandi Kailash while on the way.you will have the North face Mt Kailash darshan from Deraphuk.Never miss the opportunity of seeing the first sunrays on My Kailash early in the morning which is something spectacular and visual treat for everyone (GOLDEN MT KAILASH).So never miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Yatries who are not doing Parikrama will have Darshana at yamdwar and return back to Darchen and stay there until the Parikrama yatries come back to Darchen.
Accommodation –At Deraphuk, Guest house on dormitory sharing. Meal – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 5000 Mtr/Distance 12 KM/Walk -4-6 hours |
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Trek to Zuthulphuk.(2nd day Parikrama) Wake up early have very light breakfast and continue 2nd day Parikarma from Deraphuk to Dolma La pass (5620m) and proceed to Zuthulphuk (4790m).This is the day every pilgrims talks about the most important as well as difficult part of the journey throughout the trip,your trek is of 22kms and the trek goes steep climbing up to Dolma La High pass (5620m)which is around 6-7kms and steep down to next flat valley via Gaurikunda. Then you will walk another 3-4 hours to Zuthulphuk.Yatries who hired horse also should climb steep up to Dolma La pass and steep down towards Gaurikunda..Once this thoughest part of the journey is completed there will be local small tea stalls where you can just have hot cup of tea or noodles just relax for some time and start towards zuthulphuk and You will see East face of Mt Kailash on the way.
Accommodation – At Zuthulphuk Guest house on dormitory sharing. Meal – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. Max. Elevation -5620 Mtr O/N .Elevation -4790 Mtr/Distance –22 KM/Walk -10 hours
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Trek to ending point and drive to Saga:(3rd day Parikrama) Today is the last day of trekking: Wake up Early morning have tea/coffee/cookies, your trek is of approximately 7 KM & takes around 2 Hrs to complete, you reach to the end point where our Bus will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen (parikarma Circuit ends) and merge with other members who were waiting. After breakfast return journey to Saga , with wonderful memories & blissful experiences for lifetime
Accommodation – At Saga standard Hotel /2- 4 sharing. Meal – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 4500 Mtr/ Walking Distance –7KM -2hrs walking + Drive distance- 500 Km -7 hours’ drive
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Drive back to Kyirong. After breakfast drive back to Kyirong or Timure Border. Accommodation – at kyirong/Timure standard Hotel / Twin sharing. Meal– Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. O/N .Elevation 2700 Mtr/Distance –169 KM/Drive -4 hours
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Drive back to Kathmandu (Nepal). After breakfast drive back to (China-Nepal) Border, Complete the immigration & custom formalities at Rasuwa Gadhi then short walk to our hotel at Timure. After lunch drive to Kathmandu.
Accommodation – At Kathmandu -3 Star /4 star/5 star on twin sharing. Transportation- By Jeep/Bus Meal– Veg. Buffet Breakfast /lunch /Dinner O/N .Elevation 1400 Mtr/Distance –165 KM/Drive -6-7 hours
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Departure: Certificate will be issued for successfully completing Mt Kailash Parikrama to all pilgrims from Tour organizer……. Transfer to airport/onward your journey. Meal – Veg. Breakfast only |
Inclusions
- Accommodation:
-3/4/5 Star Hotel At Kathmandu ,Pokhaara-, Tourist Standards Star Hotels at Kyriong .
-2/3 Star Hotel,Jomsom, Saga and Darchen on twin sharing.
-Guest House on dormitory sharing in Mansarovar, Derapuk and Zutulpuk .
- Meal/FOOD–
-Pure Veg. Indian meal (Tea coffee/breakfast/ dinner) in Nepal Hotel.
- Indian veg meal by own kitchen in Tibet. (Tea, coffee, Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
-Everyday Morning and evening we provide hot (boiled) Drinking Water/2 bottle of mineral water.
- Transportations-
-Airport pick drop, sightseeing, Kathmandu – Timure (Nep-China Border) – Kathmandu by Private BUS as per above listed trip itinerary in Nepal and Tibet. Pokhara –Muktinat both way by private 4 wheel jeep,
-Pilgrimage’s bags border transportation cost.
- Permit/Visa –
-Tibet china visa, Tibet Entry permit, & all local Taxes, Kailash & Mansarovar lake parikarma entry fee.Muktinath permit ,
- Supporting crew-
-Experience Indian cook, English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide & requires Nepalese Sherpa’s. Toilet Tent, Toilet chair and shower tent for ladies in Mansarovar
- We provide – Complimentary from Our Company.
-Medical first aid kid, routine health check-up by trip leader, Oxygen gas Cylinder,
-Down jacket (must return back to the company) rest Duffle bag, Day pack, warm cap and Rudrkshya Mala are complimentary gifts from company.
Exclusions
●Personal Horse riding expenses ,Personal use porter, rescue Ambulance in Kailash Parikrama(round)
●Travel insurance, Rescue and emergency evacuations service, medical and hospital expenses (in case you become sick on the way),
●Extra Night accommodation in Kathmandu /Timure/Kyirong/saga other places due to bad weather or any other Chinese reason is charged.
●Vehicle : Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
●If Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes),fight cancelation etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot)
●If returning earlier from Kailash Yatra ,groups visa splitting charge each RMB 165 & extra transportation cost each $USD 500 / day.(China Govt –FEC rules)
●Beverage/drinks and additional tips.
●Additional Holy place transportation fees .: Charansparsh, Astapath and Tirthapuri
●Arrival Days- breakfast / lunch, departure day lunch and dinner not included in package.
Nepal Visa –can be obtained on Arrival -approx. USD CashTerms & Conditions
- Necessary to send color Scan copy of Passport of pilgrimage with name list 40 days before departure for Tibet permits processing.
- We need 6 Month valid ordinary Passport but Diplomat passport is not acceptable.
- Nepal Visa –can be obtained on Arrival [approx. USD Cash} at Tribhuwan international Airport, Kathmandu.
- Should deposit USD $ 400 per person as advance before processing. (0 non-refundable)
- Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu. For obtained the Tibet visa,
- we need to summit the original passport with application form (personal information)
- color recent photograph (48MM *34 MM) to the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu only.
- Chinese Embassy takes 4 working days to issue the visa
- Before the Kailash departures, must clear all remaining Payment.
Cancellation Policy:
- After processing the Kailash Permit $USD 300 will be charged as cancellation.
- 5 days before of departure date, USD 0 will be charged as cancellation.
- Same days before departure date, 100 % will be charge.
Travels Notice:
If suddenly program has changed Due to weather problem, natural disaster, landslide, technical problem and political movement, Chinese reason, all additional expenses should be paid by themselves.
China Government Notice!!!-
Don’t take any picture, tape record, newspapers, political things or anything related to Dalai Lama , If found in Tibet, on the spot China Army will control and take legal action.
General Information regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour.
- Insurance: Medical Insurance not compulsory for visa processing but will usefully you do insurance in case any health problem arises during travel.
- Oxygen cylinder: Our Company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrimage we prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 per cylinder.
- Food during Tour: Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip.Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during Yatra..
We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable:
- Wind Proof Jackets -1/ Towel-1 / Washing Kit - 1,Warm Thick Pullover-1,Rain Coat-1
- Pants-4/ Sun Heat-1 , Cotton Full Sleeve-shirt - 4 ,Thermal Underpants-2
- Long/Vest /Warm Full T-Shirt - 2, Trekking Shoes -1, Rubber Sandal 1.
- Warm Woolen Shocks - 5 ,Warm Gloves-1 – Water Bottle (1Ltr. Capacity)-1
- Sun Glass-1 Flash Light with Extra Batteries-1, Sunscreen Lotion UV30+,lip guard /Moisturizer Cream-1
- Pocket Knife/Sewing Kit/Button/Cigarette Lighter/Dust Masks-1
- Should carry dry food Items to make your journey more comfortable
- Carry regular medicine -Diamox250 mg. 20 tablets and Personal First Aid Kit.
- Money exchange: Others currency (except UDS $) are not accepted in China but is acceptable in Nepal. Pilgrimage should exchange your Currency to Chinese Currency in Kathmandu/Nepal.
- Temperature -Average (May to September): 4 - 20 ºC Day Time / -1-2ºC Night Time
