Overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Bus takes you to the holy land of Tibet through Kerung, which is a newly opened route from the Nepal-Tibet Border of Rasuwagadhi-Kerung.This Kailash overland tour started in September 2017 as an alternative route for Kailash.
This Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by bus is an overland trek in Nepal designed for pilgrims and travelers who want to travel by land while sightseeing the natural beauty. It is also considered one of the most charming adventures in the Tibetan landscapes, passing through spiritual regions and the Himalayas. Simply put, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by bus offers an unforgettable Tibet Tour by overland.
Religiously, Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar are considered the soul of Tibet. Mt. Kailash is located at 6,638 meters, while Lake Mansarovar lies at 4,600 meters. Speaking of religious significance Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar,are holy destinations for four major religions: Buddhist, Bon, Hindu, and Jain.
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In Hinduism: Mt. Kailash is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. It is also believed that if you dip once into the holy Lake Mansarovar, all your sins will be washed away.
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In Jainism: Mt. Kailash is where the first leader was enlightened, and the mountain next to it is the site where the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhadeva, attained liberation.
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In Bon: They believe Mt. Kailash is the home of Shenrab Miwo, the founder of Bon.
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In Buddhism: Buddhists believe that Mt. Kailash represents the father of the world, while Lake Mansarovar is considered the mother.
Once you step into Tibet, the entire journey is marked by prayer flags, mani walls, gompas, and monasteries. You will also witness Tibetan culture, rites, rituals, worship (puja), and mantra chanting. Experiencing these new cultural traditions makes the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by overland a memorable tour.
If you go on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by bus in May, you will have the opportunity to celebrate the Tibet Saga Dawa Festival, which is celebrated during the full moon period. Despite its physical challenges, the Kailash Mansarovar tour by bus is rewarding. This tour offers an unparalleled spiritual journey, cultural immersion, and stunning views of the lush landscapes of Nepal.
This Kailash Mansaravor Tour package is not only a spiritual journey but also an opportunity to explore the beauty and cultural and historical sites of both Nepal and Tibet. We, Namaste Holidays, offer high-quality services for you to take an adventurous tour of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by bus.
For those who are short on time and want to explore Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar in a shorter period, we also have helicopter tour packages, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Kathmandu Ex-Lucknow, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Kathmandu Ex-Kathmandu, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury tour by helicopter and many more.
Highlights of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Bus
- Kathmandu known for its rich cultural heritage where you will witness different UNESCO world heritage sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Temple and many more. This is the place where the trip of Kailash Mansarovar Tour by overland starts.
- Sightseeing drive from Kathmandu to Timure located at Nepal-China Border and the checkpoint for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
- Kyirong an acclimatization stop known for its temples and Tibetan culture.
- Visiting the Saga which is known for its monasteries and peaceful environment.
- Sightseeing in Mansarovar which is the most sacred lakes surrounded by snow-capped peaks and offering a stunning view of Mount Kailash.
- Visiting the small town which is located at the base of Mount Kailash, Darchen which is the starting point for the Kailash Inner Parikrama.
- Sightseeing of the religious significance place Yamdwar.
- Visiting Diraphuk where see the clear view of the North Face Mount Kailash and sunrise view of "Golden Kailash" due to its golden glow during sunrise.
- Stunning view of Mount Kailash's East Face from the Zuthulphuk which is also famous for the Gaurikunda lake which is associated with Goddess Parvati.
FAQ on the Kaialsh Mansarovar Yatra by Bus
How much does Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Cost ?
The cost of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra may range between 1.6 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs (NPR) on the package, time, and the operator you choose.
Can we go to Kailash Mansarovar by road?
Yes, you can definitely go to Kailash Mansarovar by road. The short route to Kailash Mansarovar by bus is Timure-Kyirong-Saga-Lake Mansarovar-Darchen-Yamdwar-Diraphuk-Zuthulphuk.
Which is the best month to visit Kailash Mansarvor?
The best months to visit Kailash Mansarovar is generally from May to June and September to October.
How do I go to Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal?
To go to the Kailash Manasarovar from Nepal there is two option: Kailash Mansarovar by flight and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Bus. Both are the best package to explore the Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal.
Can we go to Kailash Mansarovar by road?
Absolutely Kailash Mansarovar by road is possible from Kyirong where you will also explore the stunning view of Moutains and hills during the hills.
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Itinerary
14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Bus
Day 04: Immigration, drive to Kyirong(2700Mtr/24km/1-3 hrs)
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.
Accommodation – At Kyirong standard Hotel on twin sharing.
Food – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
Day 06: Drive to Saga/Zonpa(4500Mtr/169km/5 hrs)
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 standard Hotel / 4 sharing.
Food – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
Day 07: Drive to Lake Mansarovar(4500Mtr/466km/7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards the sacred holy Lake Mansarovar. It's a very auspicious day for all people as they will have their first glimpse of Holy Lake Mansarovar and a view of Mt. Kailash from Horchu. After completing the local immigration, you will continue your drive further and complete the Lake Manarovar Parikrama by vechile.
On the way, find a beautful lace to take a memorable group picture of Kailash, Mansarovar, and Rakshash Lake. This is the moment all are eagerly waiting for that has arrived.
The breathtaking view of Mansarovar and the magnificient view of the galaxy are some amazing memories for everyoe to cherish for a lifetime.
Accommodation – At Mansarovar Tent Hotel or mud house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
Day 08: Puja, hawan and Drive to Darchen(4700Mtr/40km/1 hrs)
It’s very auspicious day for all Yatries. To be in the abode of god itself is a lifetime achievement. Everyone just have a bath at the backs of the holy lake Sarovar, continued by puja, Havan work, meditation,and spiritual activities, etc.
After luch, drive to Darchen.
Accommodation – at Darchen standard Hotel on 2-4 sharing.
Food – Veg. buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
Day 09: Drive to Yamdwar and trek to Diraphuk.(1st day Parikrama)(4900Mtr/12km walk/6 hrs)
After breakfast, we will haev a short drive to Yam Dwar (7 km). 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 a 12km trek) either by walking or hiring a horse as well as a porter to carry their backpacks while trekking
Enjoy the serenity of nature around you with the quiet sounds of the flowering river beside you 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 Kailash early in the morning, which is something spectular and a visual treat for everyone (GOLDEN MT. KAILASH). So never miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Yatries who are not doing Parikrama will have darshan at Yamdwar and return back to Darchen and stay there until the Parikrama yatris come back to Darchen.
Accommodation –At Deraphuk, Guest house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Zuthulphuk.(2nd day Parikrama)(4700Mtr/22km walk/8-10 hrs)
Wake up early, have a very light breakfast, and continue the 2nd of the Parikrama from Deraphuk to Dolm La Pass (5620 m) and proceed to Zulthuphuk (4790 m).
This is the day every pilgrim talks about, the most important as well as difficult part of the journey. Throughout the trip, your trek is 22 km, and the trek goes steeply climbing up to Dolmo La High Pass (5620 m), which is around 6-7 km, and steeply down to next flat valley via Gaurikunda. Then you will walk another 3-4 hours to Zulthuphuk.
Yatries who hired horse also should climb up to Dolmo La pass and steep down towards Gaurkunda. Once this toughest part of the journey is completed, there will be local small tea stalls where you can just have a hot cup of tea or noodles, just relax for some time, and start towards Zuthulphuk, and you will see the east face of Mt. Kailash on the way.
Accommodation – At Zuthulphuk Guest house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
Day 11: Trek to ending point and drive to Saga:(3rd day Parikrama)(4500Mtr/10km walk+ 500Drive/3 hrs walk+7 hrs drive)
Today is the last day of trekking. Wake up early morning, have tea/coffee/cokkies; your trek is approximately 8 km and takes around 3 hrs to complete.
You reach teh end point where our bus will be waiting, and we will drive to Darchen( the parikrama circuit ends) and merge with other members who were waiting.
After breakfast, return journey to Saga with wonderful memories and blissful experiences for a lifetime.
Accommodation – At Saga 3 star standard Hotel / 4 sharing.
Food – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
Day 12: Drive back to Kyirong(2700Mtr/169km/5 hrs)
After breakfast drive back to Kyirong or Timure Border. .
Accommodation – at kyirong/Timure standard Hotel / 2-4 sharing.
Food – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
Day 13:Drive back to Kathmandu (Nepal)(1400Mtr/165km/7 hrs)
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 Hotel Twin sharing.
Food – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner. – Veg. Buffet Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
Day 14: Departure
Certificate will be issued for successfully completing Mt Kailash Parikrama to all pilgrims from Tour organizer.
Transfer to airport/onward your journey.
Food – Veg. buffet Breakfast.
Inclusions
- Hotel /Food/Meal – Hotels, Pure Veg. Indian food (dinner/breakfast/lunch) as per above itinerary
- Transportations- all required Bus/van transportations as per above listed trip itinerary in Nepal &Tibet., Pilgrimage’s bags border transportation cost
- Permit/Visa -Tibet china visa, Tibet Entry permit, & all local Taxes, Kailash & Mansarovar lake parikarma entry fee.
- Supporting crew- Experience Indian cook, English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide & requires Nepalese Sherpa’s.
- We provide – Medical first aid, Oxygen gas Cylinder, Down jacket, Duffle bag, Day pack (Duffle bag, Day pack & warm cap as a souvenir gift from our company)
- Toilet Tent,Toilet chair and shower tent for ladies in Mansarovar .
Exclusions
- Personal Horse riding expenses, Personal use porter,
- 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.
- if returning earlier from Kailash Yatra, groups visa splitting charge each RMB 165 & extra transportation cost each $USD 100 / day.(China Govt –FEC rules)
- Beverage/drinks and additional tips.
Terms & Conditions
Process, Term & condition
- Necessary to send color Scan copy of Passport of pilgrimage with name list 40 days before departure for permits processing.
- We need 6 Month valid ordinary Passport but Diplomat passport is not acceptable.
- PAN card scan copy is required (Indian citizen only).
- Should deposit Rs 30,000 or USD $ 400 per person as advance before processing.(0 non-refundable)
- Indian pilgrimage- Should send Original Passport to our Delhi office By courier (Blue dart) 10 days before from the departure date for China visa Process.
- NRI/Other Citizen’s Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu.
- Original voter (Indian citizen) ID card is mandatory to fly from India to Kathmandu.
- NRI have to come1 day prior to given itinerary date (For visa processing at KTM), extra night accomodaiton has to pay by self.
- Indian passport holders who are coming from Other countries to Kathmandu, have to come 3 day prior to given itinerary date.(for visa procesing in Delhi),extra night accomodaiton has to pay by self.
- Indian Pilgrims who are 70 Years or above:
- Has to submit Medical Report from Indian Government Hospital within 6 months before your journey starts.
- Two direct relatives required.
- Has to deposit 1000$(USD) before the journey to the company (China GOVT) for any sudden demise.
- Health examination is done before Parikrama by Chinese doctors. once you get the approval from doctor then only you can go for Parikrama.
- Before the Kailash departures, must clear all remaining Payment.
- NOTE : Price(Indian Citizen only) mentioned above is based on 2019 tour(yatra).Price variations might be there according to FEC –China rules.
Cancellation Policy:
- After processing the Kailash Permit $USD 200 will be charged as cancellation.
- 5 days before of departure date, INR 25,000/ USD 0 will be charged as cancellation.
- Same days before departure date, 70 % will be charged as cancellation
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.
Health (COVID-19) Notice for 2023.
** If FEC/China Govt. issues any new protocol regarding COVID-19, current situation and further safety measures. Travellers should do health check-up (Corona-COVID-19 test PCR Report, COVID-19 vaccine etc) and all health check-up expenses should be paid by themselves
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
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