Enjoy breakfast from 6 AM to 10 AM, followed by a sightseeing tour starting at 8 AM. Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple (the largest Hindu temple) and Budhanilkantha Temple (the tallest sleeping Vishnu). Lunch will be served at the hotel at 1 PM, after which you’ll have free time to prepare for the yatra. A short briefing session on the Kailash Yatra will be held at 5:30 PM, including introductions, money exchange assistance, and distribution of down jackets.
Overnight stay at a hotel (twin-sharing basis).

After an early breakfast at 6 AM, the journey begins at 6:30 AM toward the Rasuwagadhi border. Stop for tea at Trishuli Bazaar and lunch at Dhunche before continuing to Syabrubesi or Timure, depending on the availability of accommodations. The drive offers scenic views of the Trishuli River, mountains, and local villages.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse (dormitory room).
Distance: Kathmandu to Dhunche - 130 km (6 hrs), Syabrubesi - 145 km (7 hrs), Syabrubesi to Timure - 12 km (30 min).

This morning, make sure to wake up early, have breakfast, and get ready to embark on our journey to the Tibet region by 8:00 am. We will arrive at the Rasuwagadhi border by 9:00 am and proceed with the immigration and customs formalities on both sides. Our representative will assist with the immigration process on the Nepal side. Afterward, we will cross into China by walking across the Friendship Bridge (a 15-minute walk).

All group members must follow the queue and present their passports in the order of their visa serial numbers during immigration on the China side. Once formalities are complete, our Tibetan guide will meet us at the China immigration point. After completing the procedures, we will board our Tibet-side bus and continue to Kyirong Town.

The journey to Kyirong Town takes about an hour. Upon arrival, the guide will handle additional permit formalities at Kyirong immigration, and we will check into our allocated hotel accommodations.

Overnight stay: Hotel (rooms on a triple or quadruple sharing basis)
Distances:
Timure to Rasuwagadhi: 3 km (15 minutes)
Syabrubesi to Rasuwagadhi: 15 km (45 minutes)
Rasuwagadhi to Kyirong Town: 35 km (1 hour)

Your day begins with excitement as we continue our journey toward the ultimate destination, Mount Kailash. From now on, your daily routine will follow a consistent schedule: breakfast will be ready by 7:00 am, and we will leave the campsite for our next destination by 9:00 am at the latest.

Today, we head to Saga, with lunch planned at a hotel around 12:00 pm. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to see Ganesh Parbat and Lake Peiku Tso. We will then cross the bridge over the Brahmaputra River (known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Chinese). The vehicle will stop at the riverbank, allowing time for prayer and photos before continuing to Saga town.

Upon arrival in Saga, we will allocate and distribute rooms, after which tea, coffee, and snacks will be served. Take the evening to relax and rest in your room. Dinner will be provided, followed by an overnight stay at a hotel in Saga.

Overnight stay: Hotel (rooms on a triple or quadruple sharing basis)
Distance: Kyirong to Saga – 170 km (approximately 4 hours)

Today is a rest day in Saga, dedicated to acclimatizing to the Tibetan climate. You can enjoy a relaxed morning and wake up at your convenience, with breakfast ready by 8:00 am. Around 10:00 am, we’ll take a short walk to warm up our bodies and help adjust to the Tibetan environment.

You are also welcome to explore the area near the hotel or visit the local market in Saga town. Additionally, you can spend time in a group, chanting or singing bhajans, which can help foster positive energy and enhance your experience.

Lunch and dinner will be served at the times communicated by your team leader.

Overnight stay: Hotel (rooms on a triple or quadruple sharing basis)

Today marks the most significant day of our journey, as we head toward the holy Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash, our ultimate destination. We will begin our journey as early as 6:00 am to ensure we reach Lake Manasarovar by early afternoon, allowing us to bathe under the warm sun before the cooler winds pick up later in the day.

On our way, we will cross Mayum-La Pass, the highest motorable pass of the journey at 5,200 meters, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, remote villages, yak herders, and flowing rivers. Along the route, we will also go through checkpoint formalities at Mayum-La and Manasarovar, so some time will be allocated for these procedures.

Lunch will be served near the Horchu River, just before crossing Mayum-La Pass. On a clear day, you may be fortunate enough to get your first darshan of Mt. Kailash from the Manasarovar base camp. At this point, we will switch vehicles to continue into the Kailash region. While waiting for the bus, the time can be spent in prayer and enjoying the darshan of both Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

If weather and time permit, you will be given approximately 30 minutes to take a holy dip in Lake Manasarovar at a safe and suitable shore. Following this, we will perform about 70% of the parikrama (circumambulation) of Lake Manasarovar by vehicle. Along the way, you’ll also see Rakshas Tal, the crescent moon-shaped freshwater lake created by King Ravana, also known as the demon lake.

We will end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a guesthouse near the shores of Lake Manasarovar, in the Chiu Gompa camp.

Overnight stay: Guesthouse (dormitory rooms)
Distance: Saga to Lake Manasarovar – 510 km (approximately 9 hours of driving)

Today, you will have ample time for Puja, Hawan, and a holy bath in Lake Manasarovar, the sacred lake believed to have been created by Brahma in his mind. Breakfast will be served at the usual time. For those interested, there is an opportunity to hike up to Chiu Gompa, a monastery perched on a hill near the camp.

For lunch, our cook will make an extra effort to prepare a more varied menu to bring a sense of delight to the day. After lunch, we will drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mt. Kailash, where we will spend the night in preparation for the upcoming trek around Mt. Kailash.

Along the way, you will once again witness the stunning snow-capped Gurla Mandata mountain range and the serene beauty of Rakshas Tal. In the late afternoon, you can explore the small market in Darchen town.

Overnight stay: Hotel (rooms on triple sharing basis)
Distance: Manasarovar to Darchen – 40 km (approximately 1 hour)

After breakfast, we will drive to Sherson near Yama Dwar. From Yama Dwar, trekkers will begin their journey toward Diraphuk, where the north face of Mt. Kailash awaits. At Yama Dwar, pilgrims will be blessed with an incredible view of the south face of Mt. Kailash.

Those unable to undertake the Kora (circumambulation) of Mt. Kailash can offer prayers at Yama Dwar, performing three symbolic circular parikramas in honor of Lord Shiva and Parvati before returning to Darchen. They will remain in Darchen until the trekkers return on the third day.

For those trekking, the Kora begins from Yama Dwar after Darshan of Mt. Kailash. The trek can be done either on foot or by riding a horse (pre-booked). Horse riders will select their horse and horseman by picking up a coupon, which must be kept safe until the service concludes.

Today's trek is relatively moderate, with flat trails and a gradual ascent alongside the Glacier River. Midway, we will take a short break at a tea shop to have a packed lunch before continuing with a slight uphill trek to the Diraphuk camp. The trek offers breathtaking views, including a magnificent glimpse of the north face of Mt. Kailash.

For trekkers who arrive early and are physically fit, there may be an opportunity to hike further uphill to Charan Sparsh, depending on permission from the local army authorities.

Overnight stay: Guesthouse or Tented Lodge (dormitory rooms)
Distances:

Darchen to Yama Dwar – 11 km (30 minutes drive)
Yama Dwar to Diraphuk – 14 km (approximately 5 hours trek)

Today marks the most challenging day of the Parikrama. You will need to wake up at 4:00 am and begin the trek by 5:00 am, ensuring you carry your packed lunch. The day starts with a steep uphill climb toward Dolma-La Pass, the highest point of the trek at 5,600 meters, which will take about 4–5 hours.

At Dolma-La, you will find Shivasthal, a sacred site adorned with colorful prayer flags and offerings from pilgrims, including clothing and ornaments. From there, you will begin a steep descent to the valley on the other side of the pass.

On the way down, you will catch a glimpse of the stunning holy lake, Gauri Kunda, situated beneath the hill on your right. After descending further, you will cross a short glacier path before reaching a tea shop in the plain valley, where you can pause for a lunch break.

The rest of the journey follows a relatively flat trail, but the repetitive landscape and long trek can feel tiring. The final stretch runs along the riverbank, leading to Zuthulphuk. Highlights of the day include the sacred sites of Shivasthal, Dolma-La Pass, and Gauri Kunda.

Overnight stay: Guesthouse or Tented Lodge (dormitory rooms)
Distance: Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk – 22 km (approximately 9 hours of trekking)

oday’s trail is relatively easy and flat, allowing you to complete the trek in about 2 to 3 hours. Once you reach the endpoint near Darchen, our vehicle will pick you up and transfer you back to Darchen. Lunch will be served here before the entire group continues the journey back to Saga.

On the way, you’ll have a final chance to enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Manasarovar as we bid farewell to the sacred Kailash region. At the Manasarovar bus stand, we will transfer from the Blue Bus of the Ngari region to a private bus from Lhasa. From there, we will retrace our journey back through the same route.

Overnight stay: Guesthouse (dormitory rooms)
Distances:

Zuthulphuk to endpoint – 7 km (approximately 1.5 hours trek)
Endpoint to Dongba – 350 km (approximately 6 hours drive)

Return back to Kyirong via the same route.
* Overnight at Guesthouse - dormitory room
* Dongba to Kyirong Town: 330 km (6hrs drive)

After an early breakfast, we will drive down to the Rasuwagadhi border. Once there, we will cross the Friendship Bridge and proceed with our journey back to Kathmandu. Lunch will be provided en route at Syabrubesi.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and relax at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Overnight stay: Hotel (twin sharing rooms)
Distances:

Kyirong to Rasuwagadhi border – 35 km (approximately 1 hour drive)
Rasuwagadhi to Kathmandu – 160 km (approximately 7 hours drive)

Breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight schedule, you will be transfer to international airport in Kathmandu for your flight back home.