Days
14 Days
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Best Season
May–September
Max Altitude
5,630m
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing); guesthouse/dormitory accommodation at Manasarovar, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk
Transportation
Private vehicle
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
2–12
A 14-day pilgrimage overland from Kathmandu to Mount Kailash (6,638m) and Lake Manasarovar (4,600m), sacred to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon traditions alike. After Kathmandu sightseeing and a border crossing into Tibet, the route runs via Saga to the shores of Manasarovar, then completes the three-day Kailash Kora on foot over the Dolma-La Pass (5,630m).
Kathmandu → Nepal–China border → Kerung/Nyalam → Saga → Lake Manasarovar → Darchen → Dirapuk → Dolma-La Pass → Zuthulpuk → Saga → Kerung/Nyalam → Kathmandu.
Airport pickup, hotel transfer and an evening trip briefing over dinner.
Visit Pashupatinath and Guhyeshwari temples, Budhanilkantha and the Boudhanath Stupa, then prepare for the Kailash journey.
A roughly 6-hour scenic drive to Rasuwagadhi or Kodari, whichever border crossing is open.
Cross into Tibet, meet the Chinese guide and drive into the high mountain landscape.
A day of light walks to acclimatize before continuing to higher altitude.
Cross Labung-La Pass (5,050m) and pass Pekhu Tso Lake across the Tibetan plateau to Saga.
A long drive across valleys and sand dunes for the first views of Mount Kailash and the turquoise waters of Lake Manasarovar.
A ritual bath and puja at the lake, then on to Darchen, the starting point for the Kailash Kora.
The first day of the Kailash Parikrama, a walk of about 4 hours via Yamadwar with the best views of Kailash's north face.
The longest and hardest day of the Kora, crossing Dolma-La Pass (5,630m) past Gaurikund before descending to Zuthulpuk.
Finish the parikrama near Darchen, then drive back toward Saga via Lake Manasarovar.
A scenic descent back across the plateau toward the border.
Complete border immigration and customs formalities, then drive back to Kathmandu.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
This trip runs on a customizable, on-request basis — choose your own start date and we'll build the group and logistics around it.
Kathmandu → Nepal–China border → Kerung/Nyalam → Saga → Lake Manasarovar → Darchen → Dirapuk → Dolma-La Pass → Zuthulpuk → Saga → Kerung/Nyalam → Kathmandu.
Every itinerary can be adjusted for extra acclimatization days, private departures, or combining with another region. Mention it in your enquiry and we'll rework the day-by-day plan accordingly.
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