Pilgrimage12-14 Days

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world. Mount Kailash (6,638m) is considered the spiritual center of the universe by Hindus, Buddhists, Jai...

Duration
12-14 Days
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Max Altitude
5,630m
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Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
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Group Size
2-15 People
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Start Point
Lhasa / Kathmandu
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Best Season
May - September

Tour Overview

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world. Mount Kailash (6,638m) is considered the spiritual center of the universe by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos. The complete journey includes parikrama of Mount Kailash and darshan of sacred Lake Mansarovar — an experience that transforms the soul.

Tour Highlights

Sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama (3-day kora)
Holy bath at Lake Mansarovar (4,590m)
Cross Dolma La Pass at 5,630m
Visit Tirthapuri Hot Springs
Dirapuk & Zuthulpuk Monasteries
Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
All Tibet Travel Permits Included
Experienced English-speaking Tibetan guide

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Lhasa

Arrive in Lhasa (3,650m). Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Rest and acclimatize. Evening walk around Barkhor Market.

🏨 Lhasa Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 2

Lhasa - Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple

Visit the iconic Potala Palace with over 1,000 rooms. Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, the holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet founded 1,400 years ago.

🏨 Lhasa Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 3

Lhasa - Sera & Drepung Monasteries

Morning visit to Drepung Monastery. Afternoon, Sera Monastery — famous philosophical debates at 3pm daily.

🏨 Lhasa Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 4

Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake

Drive to Shigatse passing stunning turquoise Yamdrok Lake and Karo La Glacier. Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.

🏨 Shigatse Hotel🏔️ 3,900m
Day 5

Shigatse to Saga via Sakya Monastery

Drive west along Friendship Highway. Stop at Sakya Monastery — mother monastery of Sakya order.

🏨 Saga Hotel🏔️ 4,500m
Day 6

Saga to Lake Mansarovar

Arrive at holy Lake Mansarovar (4,590m). Perform prayers and take the holy bath. Stunning views of Mount Kailash.

🏨 Mansarovar Guesthouse🏔️ 4,590m
Day 7

Lake Mansarovar to Darchen

Explore Mansarovar, perform puja and rituals. Drive to Darchen — starting point of Kailash Parikrama.

🏨 Darchen Hotel🏔️ 4,560m
Day 8

Kailash Parikrama Day 1 - Darchen to Dirapuk (12km)

Begin the sacred 52km parikrama of Mount Kailash. Trek to Dirapuk (5,210m) with stunning north face views of Kailash.

🏨 Dirapuk Guesthouse🏔️ 5,210m
Day 9

Kailash Parikrama Day 2 - Cross Dolma La Pass (22km)

Most sacred and challenging day — cross Dolma La Pass (5,630m). Descend to Zuthulpuk Monastery. 8-10 hours trekking.

🏨 Zuthulpuk Guesthouse🏔️ 4,760m
Day 10

Kailash Parikrama Day 3 - Complete Kora (18km)

Complete the sacred parikrama returning to Darchen. One of the world's most sacred treks completed!

🏨 Darchen Hotel🏔️ 4,560m
Day 11

Darchen to Saga

Drive back east towards Saga. Visit Tirthapuri Hot Springs and Monastery on the way.

🏨 Saga Hotel🏔️ 4,500m
Day 12

Saga to Shigatse

Continue return journey to Shigatse.

🏨 Shigatse Hotel🏔️ 3,900m
Day 13

Shigatse to Lhasa

Drive back to Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake. Last evening souvenir shopping at Barkhor Market.

🏨 Lhasa Hotel🏔️ 3,650m
Day 14

Departure from Lhasa

Transfer to Lhasa airport. Tour ends with sacred memories.

🏨 Departure🏔️ 3,650m

Price Includes / Excludes

✅ Price Includes

All accommodation (twin sharing)
English speaking Tibetan guide
Tourist vehicle & driver
Oxygen supply in vehicle
All entry tickets listed
Mineral water daily
Tibet Travel Permits & all required documents
Breakfast daily

❌ Price Excludes

International & domestic flight tickets
Personal expenses
Gratuity to guide and driver
Tibet Group Visa fee
Travel & medical insurance
Lunch & dinner
Personal trekking gear
Starting From
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Per person (twin sharing)
Duration12-14 Days
DifficultyModerate to Challenging
Max Altitude5,630m
Group Size2-15 People
Best SeasonMay - September

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