Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Route
Kathmandu –Dhunche - Syabrubesi -Timure- Kerung County- Dogba- Saga - Saga - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen -Diraphuk Zuthulphuk- Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu – Departure
Cost- Based on Present Tibet Entree Fee
INR 2, 25,000 + 5% GST per person + TCS (Route not valid for foreign passport holders)
Booking Amount
INR 15,000 /USD 300 Per person (Non Refundable) + TCS
Balance Amount: 40 Days prior to Travel date
Divine Journey of a Lifetime
Ancient Aliens, Mount Kailash: Secrets and the Entrance to the City of the Gods
Mount Kailash, revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, holds ancient secrets deeply embedded within the heart of the Himalayas. This mysterious and sacred site has fascinated seekers and pilgrims for centuries and continues to inspire awe and reverence. Undoubtedly, it is a place of immense spiritual significance.
Rising to an elevation of 6,714 meters, Mount Kailash, along with the holy Lake Mansarovar, is located in the Himalayan region of Tibet, China. The Yatra is physically demanding due to the high-altitude terrain; however, Vindham Travels ensures a comfortable, well-organized pilgrimage, creating a spiritually enriching experience and lifelong memories for all Yatris.
Tour Highlights
Meals
Hygienic (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation
Kathmandu: Tibet /Moonlight / Equal on Twin Sharing;
Dhunche or Shyabrubesi: Guest house
Koyirong: Twin Sharing Room –
Saga: Hotel Saga/Similar in Saga Twin sharing Attached Bathroom Mansarovar (Tibet): Multiple Sharing Room -Dormitory (Mud Guest house).
Darchen: Hotel Himalaya/Equal Chinese Hotel
Guide
Thoughout yatra with Guide
Medical
Dimox, First AID and oxygen pillow & cylinder back up
Temperature
Morning / Night: -5/6 °C and Day 15/16 °C
Kathmandu Arrival Dates 2026
May: 10 & 24th (Full Moon)
June: 12th & 23rd (Full Moon)
July: 5th & 22nd (Full Moon)
August: 9th & 21st (Full Moon)
September: 4th & 15th
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Tribhuvan Airport at Kathmandu, welcome by our tour representative and transfer to hotel. Check into room and refresh. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Dinner only at Hotel
Hotel: Hotel Tibet/Moonlight/Holiday Inn Express/Equal
Altitude: 1400m
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
After Breakfast Half Day Sightseeing of Pasupatinath; Jogeshwari Devi and Jalnarayan Temples. Lunch at Hotel. Evening Tour Briefing. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Tibet/Moonlight/Holiday inn Express/equal
Altitude: 1400 m
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche/Syabrubesi or Timure
Drive to Dhunche (127 km/6 hrs) or Syabrubesi (141 km/7 hrs) or Timure (152 km/8 hrs) . Overnight stay Lodge.
Stay: Guest House, Multiple Sharing
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1800 M
Day 4: Drive to Kerung County (2850m)
Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi) or 10 to 15 minute walk to border from Timure, then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kerung county (2850m) – 1 hrs / 40 km.
Stay: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2700m
Day 5: Drive to Upper Kerung( 4100m)
This day is your acclimatisation day. After lunch drive to upper Kerung (80 KM/1.5 Hrs )
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4100m
Day 6: Drive to Saga / New Dongba
From today, our journey will be precious in every minute. After Lunch, drive towards New Dongba for about 4-5 hours( 200 KM). En route you will pass Lalung La pass (5,300m), can view great Himalayas range and wide Tibetan dry landscape that make you feel travelling in mountains and deserts .Beside that you can also see Mt. Shisha Pangma (8,000m). On the way to Saga city you will cross the Holy Brahmaputra River. Overnight at Hotel
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 4300m
Day 7: Saga - Lake Manasarovar Via New Dongba (390Km/9 hrs drive)
We have very important day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. As per above time schedule, our day begins with breakfast at 0730 AM. On the way before Mayumla Pass (4900 m), we take break for permit formalities and for lunch then continue the journey crossing Mayumla pass and Paryang County. You will have very good opportunity to see first glimpse of Mt. Kailash from the shore of Lake Manasarovar. Today we will do a Part Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by another vehicle (Local vehicle). On the way of Mansarovar Parikrma – Overnight at Guest house at the bank of Lake Mansarovar. You can also see or visit Chiu Gompa Monastery situated in hillock near Guesthouse. Stay in guesthouse in dormitory style.
Meals: Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night Stay: Guest House(Multiple Sharing)
Altitude: 4590 m
Day 8: Drive to Darchen
Early in the morning, take holy dip and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake. Later Drive to Darchen (2 hrs) and Overnight at Darchen. (Optional: Asthapath Visit) – Whoever is willing to do the Asthapath visit (if permitted by the Chinese officials/army), can do by paying an additional cost of CNY 500 – 600 per person. (8-10 km / 30 min drive)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Hotel/Any Chinese Hotel with Attached bath room (Multiple Sharing)
Day 9: Drive to Yama Dwar and Trek to Dirapuk (4909 m) – 12 Km Trek
After breakfast drive towards YamaDwar via Darchen. Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also well known as an outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feel that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. We see Ganesh Parwat on its’ side. Time to time the north face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. Overnight at Guest house. If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen – Mud Guest House multiple sharing (If using hotel Himalya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bath rooms then Cost Difference USD 60 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Guest House/ Mud House (Multiple Sharing)
Altitude: 4909 m
Day 10: Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km) - passing through Dolma La Pass (TOP-5700M)
Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh If Permitted (Restricted by Army Since Last week of Aug-24) (4 km one way) can go Early in the Morning or can go previous day Day 9 after reaching Diraphuk. After breakfast, Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for upto 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk (12 km trek for 6 hours). Overnight at Guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Mud Guest House.
Altitude: 4760 M / 5700 M-TOP
Day 11: Drive Back to Saga (4550m)
After a short Trek (8kms – 2 – 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. (480 KM – 9-10 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Night stay: Hotel/Guest House
Day 12: Drive Saga to Nyalam or Kerung (245 Km/5–6 Hours Drive)
After breakfast we begin our journey towards Nyalam. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, Driving on well pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Nyalam or Kerung for an overnight. Stay in a guest house
Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing
Drive: 6-7 hours Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu (175 km / 6 – 7 hours drive)
After breakfast drive from Nyalam towards we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Nyalam, complete the re-entry formalities and get transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. This should take about 6- 7 hours by bus. Dinner and night stay will be in the Hotel.
Hotel: Tibet/Holiday inn Express/Similar
Distance: 175 kms
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast you will be transferred to Airport to board your flight back to home.
Altitude: 1400 m
Meals: Breakfast only
1. Passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure. Age Limit for Yatra 10 – 70 Years for Indians at the time of entering Tibet.
2. Recommendation for Indians: Please Issue Air Tickets for Kathmandu, as per the name on your Voter ID. (You Must Carry ORIGINAL VOTER ID to FLY Kathmandu)
3. For Indian Passport Holders- Original Passport required 20 – 25 working Days prior to travel date at Lucknow office.
4. Foreign Passport Holders: This route is not valid.
5. Keep your return ticket open; sometimes due to bad weather condition return journey can be delay. Issue Insured Air Tickets for Date change & Cancellation.
Note: For booking Scan copy of the filled, signed booking form & the booking amount required.
Color Scan copy of passport – First & last page require a minimum of 45 days before travel date.
Overland Drive Departure Dates for 2026 (Indian)
| Month | Batches | Arrival Date at Kathmandu | Return from Kathmandu |
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April |
1 |
25th April 2026 (Saturday) For full moon |
7thMay 2026 (Thursday) |
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2 |
30th April 2026 (Thursday) |
12th May 2026 (Thursday) |
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May |
3 |
7th May 2026 (Thursday) |
19th May 2026 (Tuesday) |
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4 |
22nd May 2026 (Friday) |
3rd June 2026 (Wednesday) |
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5 |
26th May 2026 (Tuesday) For full moon |
7thJune 2026 (Sunday) |
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6 |
30th May 2026 (Saturday) |
11th June 2026 (Thursday) |
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June |
7 |
1st June 2026(Monday) |
13th June 2026 (Saturday) |
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8 |
9th June 2026 (Tuesday) |
21st June 2026 (Sunday) |
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9 |
23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) For full moon |
5thJuly 2026 (Sunday) |
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10 |
30th June 2026 (Tuesday) |
12th July 2026 (Friday) |
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July |
11 |
2nd July 2026 (Thursday) |
12th July 2026 (Sunday) |
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12 |
10th July 2026 (Friday) |
20th July 2026 (Sunday) |
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13 |
23rd July 2026 (Thursday) For full moon |
4th August 2026 (Tuesday) |
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14 |
31st July 2026 (Friday) |
12th August 2026 (Wednesday) |
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August |
15 |
3rd August 2026 (Monday) |
15th August 2026 (Saturday) |
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16 |
13th August 2026 (Thursday) |
25th August 2026 (Tuesday) |
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17 |
22nd August 2026 (Saturday) For full moon |
3rd September 2026 (Thursday) |
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18 |
27th August 2026 (Thursday) |
8th September(Tuesday) |
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September |
19 |
2nd September 2026 (Wednesday) |
14th September 2026(Monday) |
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11th September 2026 (Friday) |
23rd September 2026 (Wednesday) |
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20th September 2026 (Sunday) For full moon |
2nd October 2026 (Friday) |
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Airport Pick up and drop
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu: – Pashupatinath; Jyogeshwari Temple etc. ( Half Day)
- 3 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- 2 night hotel accommodation in Saga
- Multiple Sharing Room – Dormitory (Best Available Guest house) in rest other places.
- Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
- Tibet side Transportation by bus/van
- Truck to keep goods, your big bags and foods
- Kailash permit and normal visa fee
- Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
- Oxygen cylinder for group
- Dry Fruits during trekking/Parikrama
- 01 -down Jacket & 1 Backpack bag, 1 Duffle Bag and 01 cap
- 01-Portable Oxygen cylinder. (Extra, you can buy the same from Taklakot in Tibet)
- Yatra Completion Certificate
Exclusions
- Using extra Nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
- Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
- Early arrival Nepal in returning from Kailash; Tibet side stay not adjustable in Nepal side.
- Expenses of Personal nature & Tipping to staffs
- Any rates increase by Tibet/China in last moment after making booking.
- Any extra expenses for extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot/ Hilsa /Purang/Saga/ Kodari/Nyalam due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason
- Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
- Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
- Travel Insurance & GST
- If cost increase due to Hike in Tax structure by Govt. of India or China
- TCS if applicable by Govt. of India (Shall be adjusted in your yearly tax)
- Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa Fee if require.
- Horse/Pony ride or Personal Porter cost during Kailash Parikrama.
- The airlines / hotel(s) reserves the right to increase fare / cost at any time without prior notice.
- In the event of a fare / cost increase, the new fare / cost will apply to all tickets / packages purchased after the effective date of the increase.
- Anything that is not included in the inclusions
Please note that any price increases after booking the package will be collected at the time of final payment.
Note: the Yatra covers several geographically constrained stops with limited basic amenities like toilet, internet, electricity, as such. Likewise, natural calamities : flood, landslide result in road blocks causing delay in your travel. Additionally, hotels remain crowded during full moons when services will be compromised. We expect your understanding in this regard!
Disclaimer: The Itinerary is subject to change!
Terms and Conditions
Extra / Hidden expenditure
-Horse and horse man || -TIPS || Personal nature expenditure
-Any Yatris come back during yatra from Group permit so visa cancelation fee pays at immigration and transport
Foods
Pure veg. and fully hygienic, Jar water
Accommodation
Kathmandu Twin sharing and Tibet multi sharing a room
Booking and Payment Policy
Booking amount INR. 25,000/ each
Submit your Passport scan copy/ passport (6 Months validity) with INR, 75000/before 60 days on date of departure or as soon as possible
Balance payment before 30 days on departure from India
Refund policy
One month before yatra start date Full refund
Within 30 days INR. 40,000/will deducted
Within 15 day INR. 65000/ will deducted
Within 7 day INR. 100,000/ will deducted
No refund
Recommendations for Yatra
Fitness
Participants are kindly advised to consult their doctor prior to the Yatra. The maximum age limit for participation is 70 years.
Kindly consult your doctor and Age limit 70 years.
As Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga and other breathing exercises in order to have a successful yatra
Insurance
Kindly get yourself a medical insurance for this yatra. Please make sure you cover yourself for emergency evacuation (helicopter) in the insurance.
Common items
Water bottle Thermos flask for hot water (1/2 liter), Torch light /batteries || Dusk masks/face masks, wet Tissue
Clothing & Footwear
Carry sufficient clothing for the Yatra, but avoid overpacking.
Wool socks (around 4 pairs), thick tights, wool monkey cap, scarves, warm light gloves,
Wool/thermal long underwear, Raincoat or Umbrella
Sports comfortable shoes and a pair of light Sleepers
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toilet rolls, hand towel, Facial tissues, wet tissue)
Personal and General items for your yatra make comfortable
Any regular medicines that you take ||dark Sunglasses, Sun cream & Cold cream
Your favorite food which will keep you going including Nuts, biscuits, powder juice
Kapoor/Vicks/ Binoculars/Camera /extra batteries
Risk & Liability
Vindham Travelswill make every effort to ensure a safe and smooth tour. All programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and the Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). Vindham Travelsshall not be held responsible for any changes arising from modifications to official rules or laws of Tibet.
Furthermore, the company will not be liable for any alterations to the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrest, flight cancellations, illness, or accidents. Any additional costs incurred as a result of these circumstances shall be borne by the participants.
