- Kailash Mansarovar (14 Days)
- Group Tour
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 by Road – 13 Nights 14 Days Ex Kathmandu (Dolma La, Mansarovar Parikrama):20 Aug Departure
Undertake a 13 nights 14 days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 by road from Kathmandu with Mansarovar lake parikrama, Dolma La pass, 3‑day Kailash Kora, Tibetan guide, Nepali support team, AC coach, vegetarian meals, permits and emergency support included.
iDay 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, complete immigration and meet local representative.
Transfer to hotel and check in; free time for rest and local acclimatisation.
Evening: Yatra briefing covering route, altitude, health tips, clothing and documentation.
Overnight at Mandala Norling / Lord Prime or similar (twin sharing).
Meals: As per final hotel plan (usually dinner).
Day 2: Kathmandu temple visits & Yatra preparation
After breakfast, full‑day Kathmandu city and temple tour:
Pashupatinath Temple – important Shiva temple and UNESCO site.
Boudhanath Stupa – one of the largest stupas in the world.
Jala Narayan (Sleeping Vishnu) temple.
Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Ghar (Living Goddess Kumari) from outside.
Return to hotel; packing and preparation for the overland Yatra.
Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.
Meals: Breakfast (and dinner if your package includes).
Day 3: Kathmandu – Kyirung (approx. 145 km, 5–6 hrs, 1600 m)
After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi/Kerung border region.
Complete Nepal exit and Chinese immigration formalities en route.
Continue drive to Kyirung (also written Kyirong).
Check in to Kyirung guest house (basic shared rooms with attached bathroom).
Rest and short walks to aid acclimatisation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (vegetarian).
Day 4: Kyirung – Gyirung County (2800 m)
After breakfast, finish remaining immigration/custom formalities if any at Nepal–China border.
Short drive (approx. 35 km / 1 hr) to Gyirung County at higher altitude.
Check in to basic hotel; free day to rest, short acclimatisation walks and light activities.
Overnight at Gyirung (shared rooms, attached bathroom).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Gyirung County – Acclimatisation day (2800 m)
Full day at Gyirung County for altitude acclimatisation.
Gentle walks around town, light shopping and rest; avoid over‑exertion.
Medical checks and Yatra briefing reinforcement by team leader.
Overnight at Gyirung.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Gyirung – Saga (approx. 270 km, 6–7 hrs, 4500 m)
After breakfast, drive from Gyirung to Saga, crossing the Brahmaputra River and vast Tibetan plateau landscapes.
En route halts for photos and toilet breaks.
Arrive in Saga and check in to hotel (shared room, attached bathroom).
Important high‑altitude night – keep hydrated and warm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Saga – Mansarovar Lake (approx. 470 km, 8–9 hrs, 4550 m)
After early breakfast, long scenic drive to Mansarovar Lake.
Spectacular views of high mountains and wide plateaus en route.
Arrive at Mansarovar; check in to Pramath Ashram / similar guest house (dormitory, common bathrooms).
First darshan of Holy Lake Mansarovar and distant view of Mount Kailash, depending on weather.
Overnight on the banks of Mansarovar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8: Mansarovar Parikrama – Darchen (4600 m)
After breakfast, Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (approx. 102 km / 3 hrs).
En route, stop at suitable places to take holy bath, perform Puja, Havan/Homa and meditation on the lakeside.
Later, drive to Darchen (approx. 58 km / 1.5 hrs), the base town for Kailash Parikrama.
Check in to basic hotel (dormitory, common bathrooms); final briefing for Kora.
Overnight at Darchen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 9: Darchen – Yamdwar – Trek to Diraphuk (4860 m, ~12 km – 1st day Kora)
After early breakfast, short drive from Darchen to Yamdwar, considered the gateway to Kailash Kora.
Perform Yamdwar darshan and start first day of Parikrama (Kora) towards Diraphuk (approx. 12 km / 7–8 hrs, gradual ascent).
Walk along the western face of Mount Kailash, with beautiful views of its north face closer to Diraphuk.
Reach Diraphuk; check in to basic guest house (dormitory, common bathrooms).
Overnight at Diraphuk with close darshan of Kailash North Face.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10: Diraphuk – Dolma La Pass – Zutulphuk (4600 m, ~22 km – 2nd day Kora)
Very early start after light breakfast; this is the toughest day of the Yatra.
Steep ascent to Dolma La Pass (approx. 5630 m), the highest point of the Kora.
Descend towards Gauri Kund area and continue trek along the river valley towards Zutulphuk (total trekking approx. 22 km / 10–12 hrs).
Arrive at Zutulphuk, check in to basic guest house.
Overnight at Zutulphuk.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.
(Note: Non‑trekking Yatris who skip Kora stay back at Darchen and rejoin group later.)
Day 11: Zutulphuk – Trek End – Darchen – Drive to Saga (3rd day Kora)
After breakfast, short and relatively easy trek (approx. 8 km / 2–3 hrs) to the point where vehicle awaits.
Board coach and drive back to Darchen; rejoin Yatris who did not trek.
Continue drive to Saga, retracing part of the route.
Check in to hotel at Saga.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 12: Saga – Gyirung County (approx. 270 km, 7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive from Saga back to Gyirung County.
Arrive and check in to basic hotel; rest and relax at lower altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 13: Gyirung – Kathmandu (approx. 200 km, 8 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards the Nepal–China border, complete all exit/entry formalities on both sides.
Continue drive through Nepal hills back to Kathmandu.
Check in to hotel; evening free for rest or short shopping (time permitting).
Overnight at Mandala Norling / Lord Prime or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 14: Kathmandu – Departure
After breakfast, certificate distribution for successful Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for onward flight to India/your home city.
Meals: Breakfast.
Yatra concludes with blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati
3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu in 3‑star premium hotel (Mandala Norling / Lord Prime or similar) on twin sharing.
1 night accommodation at Kyirung in basic hotel (shared room, attached bathroom).
9 nights accommodation in Tibet (Gyirung County, Saga, Mansarovar, Darchen, Diraphuk, Zutulphuk) in hotels/guest houses on sharing basis (dormitory/common bathrooms where specified).
Tibet Travel Permit, Kailash Mansarovar permit fees and Chinese visa fees.
Langtang National Park fee for Nepal side.
Round‑trip transportation in Tibet by AC luxury coach.
Kathmandu–Rasuwagadi–Kathmandu transfers by non‑AC vehicle.
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by AC vehicle.
All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary on point‑to‑point basis.
Buffet vegetarian meals on AP plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during Yatra in Tibet; hotel breakfast in Kathmandu as per plan.
English‑speaking Tibetan guide for all Chinese formalities and Yatra guidance.
Nepali experienced team leader/guide plus support staff (cook, Sherpa, helpers) on approx. 5:1 ratio.
Supporting truck to carry group equipment.
Duffel bag (for luggage), backpack (day bag) and cap for each Yatri.
Warm down jacket on refundable basis.
First‑aid medical kit bag and oxygen cylinder during Yatra.
Emergency evacuation management coordination during Yatra (actual evacuation cost extra as per insurance).
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra appreciation certificate on completion.
nternational/domestic airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Personal travel insurance (medical, evacuation, cancellation etc.).
All medical expenses and emergency rescue/evacuation charges.
Horse/pony and porter charges during Kailash Parikrama/Kora.
Tips to guides, porters, drivers and personal staff.
Extra hotel charges in Kathmandu in case of early return from Tibet or delays.
Any additional costs due to natural calamities, political disturbances, border closure or unforeseen circumstances.
Visa splitting charges and extra transportation if any Yatri returns early from Yatra.
5% GST/VAT or other Indian government taxes on tour cost.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section
atra cost: INR 2,25,401 per person (valid for 2026 departures; subject to USD rate and visa fee changes).
Rates are based on normal visa processing; urgent/express visa, if required, will attract extra charges.
Start and end point: Kathmandu–Kathmandu; distance Kathmandu–Kailash region one way approx. 1050 km.
Yatris must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel.
Age limit: up to 69 years (running age) for Indian citizens, subject to medical fitness.
Passport scan to reach Kathmandu head office at least 45 days before Yatra; original passport to Delhi office 25 days before departure.
Payment schedule
25% of total Yatra cost payable at the time of booking (non‑refundable as per cancellation grid).
Full payment must be completed at least 15 days before departure date.
Cancellation policy (operator)
All cancellation requests must be in writing; verbal cancellations are not accepted.
45 days or more before departure: 25% of total Yatra cost deducted.
30–44 days before departure: 50% of total Yatra cost deducted.
Less than 15 days before departure: 100% of total Yatra cost; no refund.
Operator rights & risks
Yatra is operated under Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) rules; programme may change due to permits, weather, landslides, roadblocks, political issues or government orders.
Company may cancel or modify Yatra due to border closure, permits not issued, war, riots, natural calamities, flight cancellations etc.; in such case, only unutilised part (after deducting actual expenses for permits, visas, hotels, vehicles, flights) will be refunded with clear cost breakup for insurance claim.
Chinese authorities may refuse entry even after issuing permits based on their criteria; Yatris should travel only after final permit confirmation.
Health & altitude advisory
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a high‑altitude, physically demanding pilgrimage; Yatris must be medically fit and strongly advised to consult a doctor for heart, lung, asthma or blood pressure issues.
Maximum altitude: 5630 m (Dolma La Pass); Kailash Peak: 6714 m; Mansarovar: 4550 m.
Common altitude symptoms: headache, nausea, breathlessness, loss of appetite, fatigue and sleeplessness; proper acclimatisation days are built into itinerary.
Recommended to carry Diamox (as per doctor’s advice) and personal medical kit.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 by Road: INR 2,45,500/- per person (KTM to KTM), excluding GST and any airfare.
Price subject to revision if USD exchange rate, visa fee or government taxes increase.