A Kailash Mansarovar 15 Days tour via Lhasa
This tour starts from Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal, with a flight to Ganggar International Airport, Lhasa. Lhasa to Kailash tour package includes, Lhasa sightseeing and travel various destination by overland including shigatse, saga, Lake Mansarovar, darchen, Sherson. Kailash tour Itinerary also includes Kailash parikrama(kora) and Mt.Kailash Charan sparsh, which includes 3 Days short trek from Sherson to Deraphuk, Deraphuk to Zutulphuk crossing Dolma la Pass, Zutulphuk to Darchen and drive to Saga.

Mt. Kailash Yatra Highlights
• Potala Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage celebrated for its priceless treasury of Buddhist artifacts and bejeweled tombs of past Dalai Lamas.
• Tashilhunpo Monastery is the highlight of Shigatse, as it is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet.
• pass some high passes and landscape view of some town and villages with lakes on the way.
• “Manasarovar & Mt. Kailash” On the way, we will drive through the highest motor able pass of this journey (Mayum-La; 5200 m).
• Puja / Hawan and holy bath in Lake Manasarovar.
• Trekking to DiraPhuk (north face of Kailash).
• Beautiful holy lake – Gauri Kunda at the right side underneath of hill
• Short glacier, Shivasthal, Dolma-La which are on the way.

Kailash Charan Sparsh Via Lhasa 15 Days Overview

Mount Kailash (6,638m) is a popular sacred yatra for Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and bon followers. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 takes Devoties to the deepest abode of Lord Shiva or Buddha Demchok while he is in deep meditation. Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus, and Karnali (a tributary of four Ganges) closely proximity from the origin point of Asia.

The Height is Mt.Kailash is not that high than some other peaks in Tibet region, beside of it none of the mountaineer or adventure lovers have been able to summit this divine peak. Many climbers have tried to summit but failed, it is believed that only those who are free from sin can only reach the top, Hence Kailash Yatra is known as the “center of universe” Journey.

The total distance to be covered in this Parikrama/Kora is 52km. Foreigner takes three days to cover the distance while local Tibetian completes the Mount Kailash trek in one day. Mansarovar yatra 2025 Parikrama, Day one starts from Darchenn, 4,650m heading towards diraphuk 4,860m the total distance to be covered is 14km, which can be covered in around 5-6 hours in total. On the way you will be able to see the North face View of Mount Kailash.

Day two Yatra of Mount Kailash Tour starts early from the morning because it is quiet long and tiring the distance to be covered today is 22km to Zuthulphuk from Dirapuk. Which takes around 8-9 hours of trek to reach the final destination. Today Traveller will cross the highest pass Dolma La Pass the highest point of Kailash Mansarover Yatra trek route with the elevation of 5,860meters above sea level.
From the Height of 4600m to 5650m, you will be amazed to encounter majestic Himalayas, wild Tibetan plateau, and wildlife, including antelopes. Trekking to Kailash Parbat is not just this, your eyes can’t just believe, your feelings wont gets hold, the views that await are out of this world.

On the way to Dirapuk from Mt.Kailash you will also witness Milarepa the cave of meditation – simple living high thinking the philosophy of life for saint. This monastery holds many Buddhist relics for more than thousands of years.
The best way to complete Aadi Kailash Yatra is to take a long breath, take sufficient rest and walk slow, crossing the glaciers with a gentle step to complete the physically demanding trek. After competition of three day Parikarama, your drive moves the same way back from Darchen to Saga-Kerung, passing through Tibet border than to place of start Kathmandu, finally Kailash trip ends.

Although the Kailash Mansarovar Tour is physically challenging, it also provides deep spiritual experience. At the same time, the journey interacts with Tibetan pilgrims, with rich cultural and spiritual context, providing an opportunity to meditate and listen to monk’s chant in chapels adorned with ancient murals, engaging with mendicant yogis (ascetic practitioners) can offer unique insights and spiritual guidance.
Despite the challenges involved, this Kailash yatra package is memorable and valuable due to its spiritual significance, the stunning natural scenery, or the personal sense of accomplishment it offers. The Kailash Mansarover Yatra appeals to every individual all over the world who feel a spiritual calling to the mountain. ‘THE CENTER OF THE WORLD’ invites all those who are planning to visit in 2025 or 2026, For more details your contact details are highly recommended for a customized Kailash Parvat Yatra itinerary.

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What Are the Main Attractions of Kailash Mansarovar via Lhasa Package?

Potala Palace
Potala Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage celebrated for its priceless treasury of Buddhist artifacts and bejeweled tombs of past Dalai Lamas. Potala Palace was also the tallest building in the world for 200 years following its construction in 1645. Jokhang Temple followed by Barkhor Markets – a bustling road lined with vendors where you can sample the smells and sounds of Tibet, or browse through the Thankas, masks, prayer beads and countless other treasures inherent to Tibetan custom and tradition.

Tashilhunpo Monastery
As it is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. This monastery is the residence or official throne of Panchen Lama built in 1447. This is a vast monastery with its own streets, housing sectors, plazas, back alleys and complex of temples and halls.

Mount Kailash
Kailash (Him sikhar) “Him” refers to snow and “sikhar” refers to mountain is the main attraction of Mount Kailash, which is considered as the religious site for hindu, Buddhist, Jains and Bon followers. This holy Mountain stands at the Height of more than six thousand meters above sea level. The amazing fact about this Parbat is that no one tills the date has made successful climb to its top. The more climbers tried to climb the mountain, the more they failed. Perhaps It is believed that Kailash is the home to Lord Shiva, meditation center of Milarepa, a famous Tibetan yogi. Millions of Religious devotees complete the base by doing kora every year. It also offers a Beautiful vertical face of rock and ice on the northern side of Kailash.

Mansarovar Lake
Mansarovar Lake has a great spiritual importance. One of the highest freshwater lake of the world situated at the elevation of 4550m. According to Hindu mythology, the lake is created by Brahma, it is also believed that drinking water and taking bath in the lake washes all the sins. In the Buddhist religion, it is believed that, Anavatapta, where Maya took bath before the birth of lord Buddha. There are monasteries on its shore from where you can have the excellent views over Mt Kailash.

Dirapuk Monastery
Dirapuk Monastery is one of the most spritual attractions point of kailash parvat yatra, travelers can have the closest view of mount Kailash northface from this place. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) had mediated here, and his footprint can still be seen in a rock. The monastery also holds thangkas (Tibetan Buddhist Paintings). Apart from the above summoning elements for trekkers, staying here provides time for acclimatizing to further elevation and a tougher trek up to Dolma La pass (5,600 m). Yatri can get the amazing chance to see the golden Parbat at the time of sun set on the north side.

Zuthulphuk Monastery
The final monastery on the kora before our return to Saga on our Kailash parvat Tour, Zuthulphuk Monastery stands at an elevation of 4,670 meters. In Tibetan it means “cave of miracles,” referring to legends. After the tough climb over Dolma La Pass (5,630 meters), Zuthulphuk has better accommodations option during this trek.

Dolma La Pass
Dolma La Pass is the highest point of the Kailash Kora at 5,650 meters above sea level. Dolma La is an incredibly powerful for those on pilgrimage adi kailash yatra. The climb up to Dolma La is steep and strenuous; it’s common for pilgrims to undertake this section in the early morning hours in order to pass over the heights before weather patterns change in the afternoon. Upon reaching the top of Dolma La, you will witness prayer flags and mesmerizing views of Himalayan ranges till your eyes can see. According to Hindu mythology a lake that inhabits a presence linked with wife of lord shiva - Parvati.

Tarboche and Yama Dwar
Tarboche, a short drive from Darchen, is renowned for its enormous prayer flagpole and marks the trailhead of the Kailash Kora. Every Saga Dawa (the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar), the pole is lowered and then re-erected. This event attracts pilgrims from all over Tibet. Yama Dwar, which means “The Gate of the Lord of Death,” is located near Tarboche. It is represented by a simple chorten (Buddhist wayside shrine), which pilgrims pass before entering Kailash’s sacred domain. Here, blessings are often gathered in preparation for what lies ahead on this demanding circumambulation. At this spot, you will get one of your first great views south towards the southern face of Mount Kailash, as well as a view down the valley.

Kailash Glaciers
The glaciers located at the height of 5,200m and 5,700m, respectively, feed into three of Asia’s most holy rivers – Indus, Sutlej, and Brahmaputra. We’ll observe wildlife such as chiru (Tibetan antelope) and wild yak in a high-altitude wilderness Area. The glaciers of Mount Kailash are not part of the traditional kora, but they make for a mighty and magnificent attraction.

Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing and Visa Preparation
Day 3 : Fly to Gonggar Airport & drive to Lhasa
Day 4 : Rest Day & Sightseeing in Lhasa
Day 5 : Lhasa to Shigatse (3900m/12792ft) – 270 KM / 5-6 HRS
Day 6 : Drive, Shigatse to Saga
Day 7 : Saga to Lake Mansarovar (Chiu Gompa) (4550m) 510km/8hrs
Day 8 : Laka Mnasarovar and drive to Darchen (4663m) - 40 km/1hrs
Day 9 : Drive to Sherson (11km/30min), Trek to Deraphuk(4920m)
Day 10 : Trek Shivasthal-Gaurikunda-Zutuphuk(4820m) 22km/9hrs
Day 11 : End Trek (11km/2hrs), Drive to Saga (4400m) -480km/7hrs
Day 12 : Return Back to Shigatse – 450km/7hrs
Day 13 : Return Back to Lhasa – 270km/5hrs
Day 14 : Fly Back to Mainland China
Day 15 : Departure

Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Upon Arrival in Kathmandu Airport Meet with Our Tour Officer, You Will Be Warm Welcome by Rudrakshya Mala & Transfer to Hotel. Evening Briefing On Your Tour Program by Our Tour Manager & Introduce with Traveler Among Each Other.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Visa Preparation.
Morning After Breakfast, Start The Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour, Visit Pashupatinath Temple, (Greatest Hindu Temple in The World) & Budhanilkantha Temple (The Finest Masterpiece of Stone Sculpture of Sleeping Lord Vishnu). Rest Day at Free for Shopping and Preparation of the Trip.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 03: Fly to Gonggar Airport & Drive to Lhasa (3650 M/11972 Ft) – 90 Km / 1 Hrs.
Today Morning, You Will Drive to Your Near Airport for One of World’s Splendid Flight to Lhasa. Upon Arrival, You Will Be Received by Our Tibetan Guide at The Airport and Transfer to Lhasa with an Exquisite Drive of Approx. 1 Hour. It’s Advisable to Rest and Take It Easy for The Remainder of the Day Due to Lhasa’s Altitude. Lunch & Dinner Will Provided in Decent Restaurant Where Indian Vegetarian Meals Available.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 04: Rest Day & Sightseeing in Lhasa (3650 M/11972ft)
Today Is Free Day in Lhasa with Rest and Relax for Acclimatization Purpose. However, We Will Go for Sightseeing Tour of Lhasa City for Half Day for Warming Up Our Body with Tibetan Climate and Those Who Are Interested to Enter Inside Monuments Should Pay Monument Entry Fees Directly by Yourself to Tibetan Guide and Others Can Enjoy Walking Around Monuments with Beautiful Photography. Some of Major Attractions in Lhasa Are: Potala Palace – A UNESCO World Heritage Celebrated for Its Priceless Treasury of Buddhist Artifacts and Bejeweled Tombs of Past Dalai Lamas. Potala Palace Was Also the Tallest Building in The World for 200 Years Following Its Construction in 1645. Jokhang Temple Followed by Barkhor Markets – A Bustling Road Lined with Vendors Where You Can Sample the Smells and Sounds of Tibet, Or Browse Through the Thankas, Masks, Prayer Beads and Countless Other Treasures Inherent to Tibetan Custom and Tradition.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 05: Lhasa to Shigatse (3900m/12792ft) – 270 Km / 5-6 Hrs
Today, We Set Off Our Trip for Our Onward Journey Towards Kailash Manasarovar. After Breakfast, The Group Will Travel Along Friendship Highway of Northern Route Reaching Shigatse (The Second Largest City of Tibet) By 5/6 Hours Drive. Tashilhunpo Monastery Is the Highlight of Shigatse, As It Is One of the Largest Functioning Monasteries in Tibet. This Monastery Is the Residence or Official Throne of Panchen Lama Built in 1447. This Is a Vast Monastery with Its Own Streets, Housing Sectors, Plazas, Back Alleys and Complex of Temples and Halls. If Time Permits You Can Visit On Your Own Expenses.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 06: Drive, Shigatse to Saga (4400 M.) – 450 Km / 7 Hrs
After Early Breakfast, We Commence Extensive Destination Towards Our Ultimate Trip to Kailash. The Finest Highway Drive to Saga Is Really Scenic and Enjoyable. You Will Pass Some High Passes and Landscape View of Some Town and Villages with Lakes On the Way. Reaching Saga, Our Tour Leader Will Distribute the Key of Rooms for Refresh & Rest. Today Here in Saga Journey, We Will Manage Chinese or Western Vegetarian Foods in Good Available Restaurant for Lunch & Dinner.
* Overnight at Guesthouse – Dormitory Room

Day 07: Drive, Saga to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa) (4550 M.) – 510 Km / 8 Hrs
Today is the Highlighted Day of This Journey. You Will Wake Up Very Early Morning and Have Breakfast in The Hotel. We Are Going to Reach the Holy Lake “Manasarovar & Mt. Kailash” Which Is Our Ultimate Goal. On The Way, We Will Driving Through the Highest Motorable Pass of This Journey (Mayum-La; 5200 M.).
Pack Lunch Will Be Served Somewhere Near Horchu River, Before The Mayum-La Pass. We Will Carry Some Fruits, Juice, Biscuits or Bread On Alternative Basis. Today We Will Make Parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by 70% Of Its Circular and Stay Overnight in Chiu Gompa Camp. From Today We Will Meet Our Sherpa Staff Team and Will Care for You with Necessary Support and Help Require. Overnight Stay Will Be at Guesthouse Near the Shore of Lake Manasarovar.
* Overnight at Guesthouse – Dormitory Room

Day 08: Lake Manasarovar & Then Drive to Darchen (4663 M) – 40 Km / 1 Hr
Today You Will Have Plenty Time for Puja / Hawan and Holy Bath in Lake Manasarovar. You Will Have Breakfast in The Morning and Take Lunch in The Afternoon Then We Will Drive to Darchen, The Base Camp of Mt. Kailash Where We Will Stay an Overnight in Order to Prepare for Trekking Around Mt. Kailash.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 09: Drive to Sherson (11 Km / 30 Min) & Start Trek to Deraphuk (4920 M.) – 14 Km / 5 Hrs
Morning After Breakfast Drive to Sherson Near Yama Dwar. From Yama Dwar, You Will Start Trekking to Diraphuk (North Face of Kailash). Today Trekking Is Moderate Walk with Flat Trails and Gradual Up Following Glacier River Alongside. On The Mid Way, We Will Halt for A While at Tea Shop for Pack Lunch. Then Continue Slight Uphill Trek to Diraphuk Camp with Beautiful Glimpse of North Face of Mt. Kailash.
* Overnight at Guesthouse – Dormitory Room

Day 10: Trek Shivasthal – Gaurikunda – Zutulphuk (4820 M.) – 22 Km / 9 Hrs
This Is the Toughest Day of Parikrama. The Journey Right from The Beginning Starts Going Uphill till To Dolma-La (5600 M.) Then Continue Descending to The Valley Floor, The Other Side of Dolma-La Pass. Dropping Down from High Pass, You Will Be Lucky to Site Beautiful Holy Lake – Gauri Kunda at The Right Side Underneath of Hill. After Continue Descending Valley, You Will Cross Short Glacier Path and Then Will Find Tea Shop for Lunch Break. Then After Continue Easy Walk On Flat Trail but Tedious with Feel of Similar Landscape Around and Never Ending. The Last Leg of the Journey Is Along with The River Bank, Up to Zuthulphuk. The High Light of the Day Are Shivasthal, Dolma-La and Gauri Kunda Which Are On the Way.
* Overnight at Guesthouse – Dormitory Room

Day 11: End Trek (11 Km / 2 Hrs) And Drive to Saga (4400 M) – 480 Km / 7 Hrs
Today, The Trail Is Easy & Flat About 7 Km Distance, So You Will Complete the Journey Within 2 Hours. We Will Be Picked Up at The Ending Point Near Darchen by Our Vehicle, Then Transfer to Darchen, Here You Will Get Pack Lunch and Continue to Saga Along with All Group Members. You Will Have Another Opportunity to View Lake Manasarovar On the Way. We Will Be Drop Off at Manasarovar Bus Stand by Eco-Green Bus of Ngari Region and Will Shift to Our Another Private Bus from Lhasa. Then Our Journey Will Retrace Back Through Same Way to Saga.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 12: Return Back to Shigatse – 450 Km / 7 Hrs
Return Back to Shigatse Via the Same Route.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 13: Return Back to Lhasa – 270 Km / 5 Hrs
Today You Will Drive Back to Lhasa Through Northern Highway Route.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 14: Fly Back to Mainland China
The Last Day in Tibet, We Will Be Transfer to Lhasa Airport After Breakfast in The Hotel. With Our Sweet Memory, Our Guide Will See Off Us from Lhasa Airport for Your Flight to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu Airport Meet with Our Representative & Transfer to Hotel.
* Overnight at Hotel (Room On Twin / Triple Sharing Basis with Attached Bathroom)

Day 15: Departure.
Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for Your Flight to Next Destination.
Tour End.

Included
• All ground transfer service in Kathmandu by a/c vehicle
• Three Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with all vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Kathmandu sightseeing tour as per program
• All Tibet travel permits for Lhasa, Shigatse & Kailash Manasarovar
• Standard hotel in Lhasa, Shigatse & Saga with all vegetarian meals in decent restaurant outside Hotel.
• Best available hotel & guesthouses in Kailash region with all vegetarian meals
• Airport transfers in Lhasa
• Transportation in Tibet by Luxury Bus
• Tour around Lake Manasarovar on vehicle
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• One Tour Manager & Support Sherpa Staffs
• Tibet group visa fee
• Oxygen for emergency use
• Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
• All applicable taxes & service charges

Excluded
• Monuments fee for sightseeing in Lhasa or Shigatse
• Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu flight ticket as per availability (approx. $500 to $750 per person)
• Riding Horse during the Parikrama
• Your travel insurance
• Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
• Personal expenses
• Bottled drinks
• Asthapad Darshan (Govt. prohibited this trip if permitted can be arrange on additional cost)
• Tips for Tour leader, Tibetan guide, sherpa staffs & drivers
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash trip
• Extra accommodation charge in Lhasa, Shigatse & in any places of Kailash region due to any reason like sickness, rescue besides tour itinerary
• Any additional cost due to natural calamity, emergency evacuation or unforeseen circumstances

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 / 2026 / 2027 / Cost and Highlights and Detail Itinerary
The Kailash Yatra is a 15-day spiritual package for best price contact +977-9851197848. We fully divert our self as service oriented agency. Our Yatra starts at Kathmandu and ends at Kathmandu, followed by a drifly to Lhasa and finally to Mount Kailash. We will get a chance of three days doing short day hikes for the Parikrama.

Our all-inclusive Kailash tour package includes Tibet Group Visa, accomodation, meals, transportation in Nepal and Tibet, a Tibetan guide, and all permits required.

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