A 10 day spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash (6,714m) and Lake Mansarovar (4,500m) including the sacred three day Kailash Kora and the Dolma La pass at 5,630m.
Embark on a spiritual journey to Kailash and Mansarovar, sacred in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. Witness the awe-inspiring Mount Kailash, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, and circumambulate the holy mountain for spiritual purification.
Visit pristine Lake Mansarovar, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Its crystal-clear waters against the backdrop of the surrounding Himalayas create a serene atmosphere. Pilgrims often perform rituals and take a ritual dip.
Undertake the challenging Kailash Kora, a profound pilgrimage around Mount Kailash. The trek offers breathtaking views, encounters with fellow pilgrims, and a physical and spiritual journey around the sacred mountain.
We are a Nepal-based tour company offering the Kailash Mansarovar Tour to the most sacred place for Hindus: Mt. Kailash. The mountain is considered the abode of Lord Shiva and is sacred to Buddhists, Jains, and followers of the Bon religion. Hindus believe Mt. Kailash is the abode of Shiva and that Lake Mansarovar is the soul of Brahma. In Hinduism, Shiva is the god of destruction and transformation, while Brahma is the creator. Tibetans call this mountain Kang Rinpoche. Pre-Buddhist shamanistic communities regard Mt. Kailash as the soul of Tibet. Jains call it Mount Ashtapada, the place where their religion was founded.
Mt. Kailash (6,714 m), sacred to followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, is visited by only a few thousand pilgrims each year due to its remoteness. The region holds deep religious significance. A single circumambulation of the mountain is believed to be enough to erase all the sins of a lifetime.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra includes a trek to Lake Mansarovar at 4,510 m on the Tibetan Plateau. The Mansarovar parikrama (circumambulation) is an 85 km trek. Hindus believe that bathing in this lake directly grants a place in Brahma’s paradise, and sipping the sacred water releases one from the cycle of birth and death. The Kailash Mansarovar Tour is a challenging and difficult journey. It takes you to high altitudes on rough and rocky trails, and walking through the remote areas of Tibet requires strength and endurance. The tour crosses the Nepal-Tibet border and therefore requires a passport and the necessary permits.
10 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.
Morning pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu, then drive through mountain roads to the Nepal-Tibet border at Rasuwagadhi. On the way, enjoy views of waterfalls, rivers, and forests. After completing immigration at the Nepal-Tibet border, meet your Tibetan guide and driver and continue the drive to Kerung (2,800 m), approximately 168 km (7 to 8 hours). Overnight at hotel.
Rest and acclimatization day at Kerung (2,800 m). Preparation for the hike ahead. Overnight at hotel (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
Drive from Kerung to Saga (4,350 m) via Ghungtang La Pass (5,226 m), approximately 160 km (5 to 6 hours). Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Brahmaputra River along the way. Overnight at hotel (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (4,500 m) via Dongba Mayum La Pass, approximately 466 km (7 to 8 hours). First sight of the holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Overnight at hotel (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
After the holy bath and ritual puja at Lake Mansarovar, drive to Darchen (4,500 to 4,600 m), also known as the Base Camp of Mount Kailash, approximately 40 km (2 to 3 hours). Overnight at guesthouse (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, shared bathroom).
After breakfast, drive approximately 7 km by bus to Yamadwar, then begin the hiking trip. Walk along beautiful hills, waterfalls, and clear blue skies facing the stunning Mount Kailash. Reach Dirapuk (5,000 to 5,100 m), approximately 18 km (5 to 6 hours). Overnight at guesthouse (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, shared bathroom).
Before sunrise, begin the journey from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk, crossing the highest pass of the Kora: Dolma La (5,630 m). View the holy Gauri Kunda lake along the way. Reach Zuthulpuk (4,800 to 4,900 m), approximately 22 km (7 to 8 hours). Overnight at guesthouse (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, shared bathroom).
The hiking portion of the trip ends after walking approximately 10 km over 2 hours. After breakfast, return to Saga by bus, approximately 479 km (7 to 8 hours). Overnight at guesthouse (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
After breakfast, drive from Saga to Kerung, approximately 160 km (4 to 5 hours). Overnight at guesthouse (vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
After breakfast, drive from Kerung to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi, approximately 168 km (7 to 8 hours). Arrive in Kathmandu in the evening. Vegetarian breakfast included.
Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.
Twin-sharing room accommodation in a standard hotel during the Tibet tour, breakfast included.
A government-licensed English-speaking Tibetan guide during the tour.
The required number of tour staff during the tour.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
Japanese Land Cruiser (4WD) and support truck during the Tibet tour.
Lunch and dinner during the tour.
Tibet travel permit, Chinese visa, and sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary.
Down jacket and sleeping bag provided by Mountain Hawk (to be returned after the tour).
Complimentary Mountain Hawk duffel or kit bag.
Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
All applicable government taxes.
Accommodation, lunch, and dinner while in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance.
Nepal entry visa.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.
Personal equipment.
Internet, telephone calls, and tips for guides, driver, and helpers.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
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