Mt. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Dates 2026

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of Ideal Nepal Tours and Travels. After completing immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest or explore the vibrant streets of Thamel. A pre-trip briefing will be provided in the evening. Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 2 : Full-Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a spiritual and cultural exploration of the Kathmandu Valley. Your sightseeing tour includes a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus; Guhyeshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati; and Jal Narayan (Sleeping Vishnu), a peaceful statue submerged in water. The day offers a perfect spiritual foundation before beginning the holy journey to Kailash. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 3 : Drive to Timure/Ghatte Khola via Trisuli Bazar & Syabrubesi

Early in the morning, we will be setting off for Timure Ghattekhola via Syabrubesi, a small town, which borders Kyirong county of Tibet/ China, situated About 170 km north of Kathmandu. This fascinating country drive takes approximately 8 hours to reach Timure. Some 170 km part of the highway is very slender; so, it can be risky to drive fast. Lunch will be served on the way & overnight stay in a guesthouse/ hotel at Timure

Day 4 : Cross the Border, Drive to Kyirong Valley

Early morning after breakfast, we will cross the Friendship Bridge, go through the immigration formalities, and continue driving to Kyirong Valley- The very first Tibetan town. It is a 22 km driving distance from Friendship Bridge to Kyirong Valley                                                                  

Day 6 : Drive from Kyirong to Saga

Drive from Kyirong to Saga. Saga is situated on the bank of the River Brahmaputra, which originates from Manasarovar and Holy MT. Kailash The river flows across Lhasa. Our destination for today is Saga.

Day 7 : Day 7 : Drive from Saga to lake Mansarovar (T-su Gumpa)

We will depart from Saga early in the morning to a further destination, Lake Manasarovar. After reaching Horchu (the east coast of Lake Manasarovar), we will change the Bus and start making a circumambulation (parikrama) of this holy lake on the Bus in a clockwise direction. On the way, we will stay in suitable place (at the Bank of Lake Manasarovar) for a holy bath Evening reach T-su Gompa and stay overnight at the Guesthouse.

Day 8 : Day 8 : Drive from Lake Mansarovar to Darchen

Morning, after having breakfast drive to Darchen which is at a distance of 40km, it is a small town at the foothill of Kailash. Darchen is the gateway to trekking around Mount Kailash. If time permits drive to Astha Parvat and back to Darchen. Then Brief meeting for plan and preparation before Kora      .

Day 9 : Day 9 : Drive to Yama Dwar then Trek to Dirapuk ( 4890m, 20km)

Today is the First day of Parikrama. After a short drive (8 km) from Darchen, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yam Dawar. Then trek to Dirapuk which is a 15km drive. Yam Dawar is the best vantage point that provides splendid views of the south and west faces of Mount Kailash. This is the best place to have a close view. Those who are not undertaking a circumambulation trip are advised to visit Tarboche. Tarboche is the place where our horse/ yak/ porter/ together and accompany us for the trekking part. Those, who are participating in circumambulation, will move ahead to Deraphuk from this point, and the rest will return to Darchen and wait for guests to return from parikrama. The complete trek around Mount Kailash takes 3 days. The distance of the first day’s trek (from Yama Dawara to Deraphuk) is about 16 km. only and it takes 8 to 10 hours. To cover the distance. Deraphuk stands at an elevation of 4920 m. The north face of Mount Kailash is just a few thousand meters away from here. This is the only place to have a close view of the north face. Upon reaching the camp if time permits, we will walk for about 1 to 2 hours to visit the Golden North Face of Mt Kailash and touch the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh )

Day 10 : Day 10 : Trek to Shivasthal, Gaurikund (5620m) then Zuthulphuk

Today is the toughest & longest journey of this trip. We will trek almost 22 km through rugged highlands to reach Zutulphuk. We will pack up our gear and set off from the hotel early in the morning. (Chinese local time.) Initially, it is an uphill trek from Deraphuk but after walking for an hour or so, the trail turns into a mild ascend. Half of the trail passes through an elevation of 4900 m./16,000 ft. or above, so one Might feel mild breathlessness or headache. However, we should try to keep our Pace slow & steady. Please do not forget to carry a water bottle, down jacket, raincoat, and some dry fruits & chocolates with you. Everybody has a different pace of walking. People might not be around when you need them. So, you have to be self-dependent on Basic things. After making an uphill trek for about 4 hours or so, we will reach a high pass where we will find Tibetan prayer flags fluttering. This is called ‘Dolma La passes (5800 m.). This is the highest point that we will be crossing over during this divine Trip. After making a gentle descent from the pass, we will find ourselves near a tiny glacial lake. This is ‘GauriKund’. From Gaurikunda, the trail leads us rapidly down through an area full of boulders and loose pebbles. Going down can be more demanding compared to coming up. In case you have to hire a horse, you need to come down off the horse. After trekking down for another one and a half hours or so from Gauri Kunda, we will eventually reach the valley floor. From this point on, the trail is flat & easy. It is another 2 hours of easy walk to reach Zutulphuk from here.

Day 11 : Day 11 : Trek to Zuthulphuk & continue to drive back to Saga

The only activity for today is to visit Kailash Parikrama, the last day of this divine Circumambulation. After early morning breakfast, we pack up our gear and move On towards Darchen. The entire trail is flat and easy. The trek takes about 3 hours to complete. Our Vehicle will be waiting for us at the final point before Darchen. when we will be together continue drive back to sanga via same road when we passed the manasarovar days we have our lunch on the way

Day 12 : Day 12 : Drive back to Kyirong Valley

The very last Tibetan town, we will reach Kyirong from Saga. This is the same place to drive out via Brahmaputra River and best tunnel and very beautiful Mountain View and waterfalls and Tibetan Plato

Day 13 : Drive Back to Kathmandu

After border formalities at the Nepal-Tibet checkpoint, we re-enter Nepal and drive back to Kathmandu via Syabrubesi and Trisuli. Once in the city, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for some well-earned rest and perhaps some final souvenir shopping or celebration dinner. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 14 : Final Departure

Your spiritual journey with Ideal Nepal Tours and Travels comes to a close. Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey, carrying blessings from the sacred lands of Kailash and Manasarovar. Namaste and safe travels!

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Day 5 : Day 5 : Site visit in Kyirong

Today, you will stay in Kyirong for acclimatization purposes. It is advisable to walk around the city to keep your body active. It is also better to do a mild hike during the day and drink lots of water. Overnight stay at deluxe hotel.