Kailash Yatra 13N/14Days for Indian
Welcome to The Holiest Yatra to abode of Lord shiva where divinity is filled
everywhere, where one can feel close to the god, the supreme power.
This is not a Luxury Yatra or Tour package; this is one of the toughest journeys which
one can ever imagine as will be reaching to the Highest pass in the world at an
altitude of 5630mtrs from Sea Level.
In this yatra we will have to Make staying adjustment to Food adjustment during our
stay in Tibet as there are Limited hotel options & during peak season, they are overly
crowded. At some points we have to stay in very basic Mud House of at Tea Houses
with common toilets. Even food might feel repetitive or tasteless due to High altitude
in Tibet region but we will do our best to make sure that you have comfortable stay
Note :
* Do Not issue international ticket until we get permit for Yatra
* 2026 is a Horse Year which comes after every 12 years & is like Mahakumbha , hence it is expected to be crowded during normal days too
* Age Limit till 69 years only for Yatra
* if guest looked unfit for Parikrama or oxegen less than 65 at Darchen our trip leader can stop guest for going to Parikrama ( Guest or agent must respect trip leaders decision as its for safety of guest )
* Guest are requested to carry minimum 10000 Chinese Currency with them
Daywise itinearay
Day 1: Arrival & Free Day (1350mtr/ 30 minutes’ drive to hotel)
Welcome to Nepal, Your sacred journey to Abode of Lord Shiva starts now , Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport transfer to your Hotel , rest of they is Free for personal activities & Overnight Stay at Hotel .
Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Pashupatinath Darshan & Prepare fro Trek
After Breakfast we will proceed for Sightseeing Covering Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Shakti Peeth & Jal Narayan (Sleeping Vishnu) , later in afternoon , you will be dropped at Market to do some shopping required for Yatra , return to Hotel on your own by 6 Pm , we will have yatra Briefing Meeting at 7 Pm , dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
Kindly note that we keep your suitcase at Hotel only & carry your luggage in Duffle Bag provided by us with 10KG weight limit
Day 3: Kathmandu – Syabrubesi /Timure (145KM/7hrs/1600Mtrs)
Our real yatra begins from Today as we will be leaving Kathmandu & Drive to Syabrubesi/ Timure which are a bordering small village in Nepal side, it is around 150Km, takes around 6-7hrs due to Mountainous & bad road conditions, Overnight
at Basic available guest house .
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ( Budget Hotel stay on Sharing Basis)
Day 4: Syabrubesi/Timure to Keyrung (25Km/45Min/2800Mtrs)
After Breakfast check out your hotel & proceed to Nepal side immigration, after that Later proceed to Nepal – China border Known as Rasuwagadhi Naka, (We will have to walk around 1km here) where we have to clear the immigration & security check for Tibet , which might take some time depending upon number of pax / groups entering on Given day , after clearing border formalities we proceed to our first destination in Tibet ,Keyrung which is 25km & 45 minutes’ drive from Border , reach keyrung , check in to your hotel & free day
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: Keyrung to Saga (300Km/6hrs/4500Mtrs)or Dongma
After Breakfast we proceed to saga, we gradually start to gain the elevation as we reach up to 4820 metres at maximum & settle at 4500meters at saga ,on the way lunch will be packed meal with limited options , reach saga & Overnight stay
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6: Saga/New Dongma to Manasarovar (450Km/10hrs/4550Mtrs)
After Breakfast proceed to Holy Manasarovar Lake , before hotel check in we will do the Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake ,later reach to your accommodation in Manasarovar ,Overnight stay at Mud House / Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Note:
1) Accommodation at Manasarovar will be very basic with multiple sharing rooms with Outside toilets (Guest should not complain regarding accommodation here )
2) No bath at Manasarovar be it at lake or Outside
3) Guest can perform Puja on their own ( we wont make any arrangement's for puja )
4) If you need to Hire a Pony/Porter for Parikrama Do inform Our Local Guide on this day so they can arrange it accordingly, some times it could be difficult to get the pony due to High Demand & we are not responsible for that
5) Even after making payment some times we may not get horse or Porter
Day 7: Mansarovar to Darchen (40Km/1hrs/4575Mtrs)
After breakfast , we proceed to Darchen which is a Last town before starting your parikrama to Kailash Parvat , if you have any shopping left for Parikarama you can do it here , explore town on your own , Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
If allowed one can visit Astapad with additional cost , from where one can have very good Darshan of South Face & Astapad is a place where first Jain Trirthankar Guru Rishavdev got enlightenment
Day 8: Darchen – Yamadwar- Diraphuk (12KM/4hrs/4900Mtrs)
Today is the day we all are waiting for, after breakfast you will be provided with packed lunch in a plastic bag which you have to carry on your own with very limited option , first we drive to Yamadwar which is like 15-20 minutes’ drive & the starting
point of Parikrama .
Day 1 of parikrama will be comparatively easy walk of 12km which might take 4 to 6hrs depending upon every individual, one the way get Darshan of Kailash Parwat, reach diraphuk with devotion filled heart , overnight at Tea House .
Note: Those Who can not do Parikrama will stay at Darchen Hotel with some additional cost
If allowed one can visit Astapad , from one can have very good Darshan of South Face & Astapad is a place where first Jain Trirthankar Guru Rishavdev got enlightenment
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Note:
1) Those Who are not going for Parikrama will stay at Darchen at same or different hotel with additional cost depending upon hotel
2) Accommodation at Diraphuk will be very basic with multiple sharing rooms with Outside toilets (Guest should not complain regarding accommodation here )
3) No bath at Diraphuk / No Minaral water
4) Khichadi or similar food served for dinner
Day 9: Diraphuk – Zuthulphuk (22KM/10-12hrs/5630Mtrs)
Today will be the most difficult day of our Yatra, as we have to walk 22Km Crossing through the Highest Pass in the world “Dolma La Pass” at an altitude of 5630Meters from sea Lever .
Out of 22km walk first 8 to 10km will be tough but once we cross dolma la pass & reach to first tea house then it will be easy walk till Zuthulphuk , reach there & overnight stay
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
1) Those Who are not going for Parikrama will stay at Darchen at same or different hotel with additional cost depending upon hotel
2) Accommodation at Zuthulphuk will be very basic with multiple sharing rooms with Outside toilets (Guest should not complain regarding accommodation here )
3) No bath at Zuthulphuk / No Minaral water
4) Khichadi or similar food served for dinner
Day 10: Zuthulphuk to Darchen & Transfer to Saga /New Dongma (8Km + 450Km/8hrs /4500Mtrs)
Today is the final day of Parikrama & comparatively easy walk of 8Km which can be covered in 2hrs, reach Parikrama end point where our vehicle will be waiting for us , get into the vehicle & proceed to Saga or at New Dongma , Overnight Stay
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Note : Room is not provided here for those who return from parikrama on day 3 at Darchen , they can freshen up at someone else room if available
Day 11: Saga /New Dongma – Keyrung (5hrs) (335Km/5hrs)
After Breakfast, check out your hotel & Proceed to Keyrung which will be your last night in Tibet (China), Reach Keyrung , take rest & overnight stay
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 12: Keyrung to Kathmandu (8hrs) (175Km/8-9hrs)
After Breakfast, we proceed to Nepal – China Border might take around 45 minutes to reach there, clear immigration / Border Formalities & drive to Kathmandu which will be around 7hrs driver , reach Kathmandu & Overnight stay
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 13: Sighseeing or Departure
Today will be your day , this day has been kept as a buffer day in case of any delay or any other issue , so either we can do additional sightseeing of Kathmandu covering Kathmandu Durbar Sqaure , Chandragiri Hills & Swayambbunath stupa or you can head back to your home town
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
Note :
Entrance Fee & Rope way tickets Not included for this day sightseeing If you are returning on this day then you will get refund for same but need to be informed 3 days in advance to make unnecessary arrangements
Day 14: Departure
Today will be the end of your holy Yatra as after Breakfast we drop you to Airport as per your flight schedule.
Meals : Breakfast only
Documentation :
To apply permit :
1) Scanned Passport copy First & Last Page only 40 days before Yatra date
2) Latest Scanned Visa Photo with white background ( Use Dark colour Clothes / no glasses & ornaments )
3) Advance amount
To apply Visa :
1) Original passport & 2 copies of visa Photo need at Delhi office 10 days prior to Yatra
2) Full payment
Note : Visa is received 2-3 days before entering tibet only
How to Travel Nepal Without passport :
As your original passport will be at Delhi for Visa issuance , kindly book your ticket as per Original Voter ID & Travel to Kathmandu by air with Voter id
Or Travel via any bordering airport to Nepal with aadhar card
Your Passport will be handed over to you at Kathmandu only upon arrival
Package inclusion/exclusion
This Kailash Package includes of 2 packages: Nepal & Tibet package
Cost Includes:
- Airport Transfers by Pvt Vehicle
- Sightseeing on day 2 will be on SIC Basis
- Sightseeing on Day 13 will be on Pvt Basis (If taken)
- KTM- Border- KTM Return Journy by Non-AC Scorpio
- Tibet Side Transfers by Comfortable Bus/Van
- Trip Leader throughout the Journey
- Support staff from Nepal during Kailash Yatra
- 4* Hotel Stay in Kathmandu on Twin/Dbl Sharing
- Budget stay Twin/Triple/ Quad sharing Basis at Border
- 2-3* Hotel at Keyrung / Saga -Dongma/ Darchen on Twin/Triple
- very Basic stay on sharing Basis at Manasarovar / Diraphuk & Zuthulphuk
- Pure vegetarian meals (breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) provided
- Meals Till Nepal side border will be provided at Hotel / Restaurant
- Tibet side food will be prepared by our support staff
- During Transfers in Tibet Lunch will be packed food with limited options
- Lunch during parikrama will be packed & guest need to carry
- English and Chinese’s speaking Tour Guide
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Basic first-aid kit. Oxygen cylinders in bus
- Kailash permit & normal Tibet/ China visa fee.
- Kailash Parikarma entry fees and permits
- Manasarovar Entry Fees
- All required tax and services charges
- Langtang National Park Entry fees.
- Down Jacket, Duffel bag, Day Pack Bag, Woolen cap
Cost Excludes:
- International or Domestic air tickets
- Day 13 Entrance Fee & Rope way tickets Not included for this day sightseeing
- All beverages / Travel Insurance of clients
- Emergency evacuation expenses.
- Horse or Porter (direct payable ) Subject to availability
- Expenses of personal Services other than specified
- Addition cost due to any political disturbance.
- Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
- Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
- If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non – disease reason then USD 200 per person per day or more has to be paid as penalty to Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
- 5% GST charge for Bank Deposit in our Indian Bank Account (For Bank Wire Transfer to our Nepal Bank account -NO GST Charge)
Tipping Policy :
Guest are recommended to Give minimum 3000/-INR or above per Guest Tips as gesture of gratitude to the support staff for their hard work
TERMS & CONDITIONS
We kindly request you to read the terms and conditions thoroughly. Please feel free to speak to us, if there is any confusion.
1: Booking a trip :
Scanned copy of A valid passport (at least 7 months) and Latest visa photo with white Background ( No white or similar clothes ) required to book the trip 40 days before Yatra date along with 20000/- INR Non refundable advance
2: Prices
Prices quoted are subject to change as per the change in exchange rates, unavoidable circumstances like climatic change, flight cancellation, internal political situation etc. However, there are no any hidden costs.
3: Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellation time and refund policy are as follow: All the cancellation and refund charges are based on the total cost of tour packages.
1.Advance Non Refundable ( If canceled 50 days before yatra will be refunded this amount )
2.100% Cancellation charges will be applied once visa is applied
3.International Flight cancellation or reschedule charges or additional Hotel stays , Transfers due to delay in permit or visa or any natural/political reason to be paid by Guest only
4: Change/Delay in Program
Sometime due to the unavoidable circumstances like bad climate, over crowd , political unrest, landslides, health illness, natural disasters which are beyond human control may occur, we will be happy to refer you for any alternative trip to suit you.
5: Health & Fitness
We advise you have check with your personal physician before making any trip. It is advisable to let us know if you have any problems with your health.
6: Travel Insurance
It is advised compulsory to have your travel insurance to cover accidents, emergency rescue in case of unfavourable climatic condition.
7: Complaints
Any complaints during the trip can be informed to your tour leader or guide immediately or at the office after completion of the trip. The management will try to look into the matter and take action accordingly.
8: Privacy
We may collect the personal details and information for official uses. But the information provided by individual will not be shared or published without the individual consent. We respect the privacy of every individual
9: Meals Arrangement
During this trip you will get all meals as mentioned in itinerary , Meals in Nepal part will be provided at Hotel or local restaurant
Food is very simple , keeping your health & high altitude into consideration
Food may not match your taste but need to accept it
Some times Kitchen or Dining will be very crowded or congested , guest need to adjust as per the situation
Some times we might reach late to our destination so food item will be limited
Once we cross the border to Tibet , All meals will be cooked by our support staff with Limited option & simple food to make sure that your health remains Good during the entire trip
10: Trip leaders
All our trip leaders/Support staff will be speaking English / Hindi & Nepali
11: ALTITUDE SICKNESS
While going to high altitude Parts of your trips above 2500 meters/9200 feet where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. Take it easy, and follow our suggestions to reduce the sickness effects. The altitude problem is a very common for everyone who arrives at the high altitude region from lower altitude area, but some are effected seriously and some are not, so there is certain way to prevent it or minimize its effect by preparing before you go to highlands. Here we have listed some tips that we had experiences in the past years.
1. Mental preparation, altitude sickness is also can be helps psychological, so you should take it very normal and keep your mind in a comfortable state.
2. Keep your body physically fit, so exercise regularly and make physically fit.
3. Sleep well and rest well on the day before your arrival to high altitude.
4. Take everything slowly for the first couple of days when you arrived in high altitude region, walk slowly and try to sleep lower altitude first.
5. Drink enough water and avoid alcohols.
12: Currency: Only US Dollars & Euros can be exchanged in Yuan for this you may change currency from banks in Tibet to Chinese Yuan, currency used in Tibet or For INR get exchange on your country with Exchange or you can find in Nepal also but as the rates fluctuate almost every day. And buying and selling rate always differ.
Communication:
Clothing:
1. Wool shirts / Cotton shirts or t Shirts
2. Regular underwear / Thermal underwear
3. Culottes/trousers for women
4. Trousers/shorts for men
5. Wind and rain gear with hood / gloves
6. Wool and cotton socks / Sweaters
7. Lined zip jacket/down jacket with hood
8. Track suit / Sleeping clothes
Accessories
1. Personal first-aid / Toilet Kit
2. Flash light/torch with extra batteries
3. Sun glasses / Water bottle
4. Plastic bags for reading material, film, cameras etc
5. Dust mask, silk scarves for use against dust
6. Sun block cream and lip salve, sanitizer
Accommodation Type :
Kindly notes hotels are not Pre- Booked as there could be delays in Permit & Visa or for some other unforeseen reason
Kathmandu Day 1/2/12/13 - 4 Star Hotel on DBL/Twin Sharing Basis
Syabrubesi /Timure Day 3 - Budget Hotel on Twin/Triple Sharing
Keyrung Day 4/11 - 2 to 3 star Hotel on Twin/Triple Sharing
Saga/New Dongma Day 5 & 10 - 2 to 3 star Hotel on Twin/Triple Sharing
Manasarovar Day 6 - Budget Guest house on Multiple sharing 6-12 pax or more
Darchen Day 7 - 2 to 3 star Hotel on Twin/Triple Sharing
Deraphuk Day 8 - Budget Guest house on Multiple sharing 6-12 pax or more
Zutulphuk Day 9 - Budget Guest house on Multiple sharing 6-12 pax or more