Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road via Kerung is an overland tour to holy Mt Kailash in Tibet. Please join us on the Kailash Yatra and feel the deep connection with Shiva!
On arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, a representative from Eve Holidays will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath, a pagoda style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power in religious terms.
BoudhanathStupa: Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, this enormous stupa where thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha, which gaze out from the gilded central tower.
Swoyambhunath Temple: This Buddhist Stupa, said to be 2000 years old is a perfect architecture of gilded spire and white washed dome located under thousands of fluttering prayer flags. From the spire, four faces of Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
We begin our drive to Kerung very early in the morning. We need to drive 154km to reach Rasuwagadi. From here we drive for an additional 23 km to reach Kerung. Since we pass through Langtang National Park, we are required to deal with a number of check-posts.
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will take a small walk around Kerung village. Spending an extra day in Kerung will help us acclimatize to the high altitude, thus preparing us for the journey ahead.
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the view of snowcapped mountains; we will cross the high pass of Lalung La Pass (5000m) where a magnificent view of high Himalayas can be seen such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal. We will be crossing the holy river Bhramaputra.
Overnight: Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. A lifetime achievement, here we will perform a holy dip, Relax and explore around the Mansarovar area.
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early Morning Havan Puja on the Lake. After Lunch, We will pack up and drive to Darchen via Visiting Raksas Lake. Overnight at Darchen Guesthouse. We will pack our back pack and repack our luggage for Parikrama Days. One Duffle bag per two people is allowed.
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, it feels as if the heavens had opened up for us and allowed us to peek inside the world of gods and goddesses. We will walk 18 kilometers through the valley guided by Holy Ganges River on our left and shadowed by Mount Kailash on our right. The feeling of today can only be experienced by one and not described…Have your camera handy to capture amazing views of Mt. Kailash.
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Charan Sparsh – where we will have an auspicious opportunity to be as close as possible to Mt. Kailash. We will walk to touch the Holy Mount Kailash and receive ultimate blessings from Lord Shiva. After breakfast, we will depart to hike up to 21,000 feet elevation toward Mt. Kailash. Half way up the hike we will encounter snow. Today is a 8-9 hour hike. We will return back to guesthouse in Dherapuk for an overnight. This is an optional hike for all. For those who wish to stay and rest at the guesthouse may do so.
Overnight: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hardest but Holiest day of our pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La Pass at 19,500ft between two valleys
Yama Sthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-Sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation. Parvati-Sthal and Gauri Kund are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive to Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles).
Overnight: Guest House
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. We will continue our drive to Saga and arrive by evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We retrace our journey back to Kerung from Saga. Kerung is a border town where we will spend the night.
Overnight: Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We clear our customs in Kerung before driving back to Kathmandu.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You may choose to do site seeing on this day or simply rest.
Overnight: 4 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
NOTICE:
In Kathmandu, you will stay in 4 Star Hotels with breakfast included. In Tibet you will stay in lodges and guesthouses in a twin sharing or dormitory basis. Hotels in Kathmandu can be upgraded to 5 star in an additional cost.
In Kathmandu breakfast, welcome dinner and farewell dinner are provided. While on Kailash Yatra, vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is provided.
May, June and September are the best months for Kailash Yatra. Although you can visit any time from April to September, the views will be clear and climate will be perfect in May, June and September.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road via Kerung is difficult 3 days of parikrama walk, due to high altitude and has a risk of altitude sickness. You walk long distances amidst steep slopes to a maximum altitude of 5,943m/19,499ft. Previous hiking experience in high altitude will be better. So get your trips booked way ahead and start preparing for it to enjoy your pilgrim tour to its fullest.
May, June and September are the best months for Kailash Yatra. Although you can visit any time from April to September, the views will be clear and climate will be perfect in May, June and September.
Sorry cannot change the travel date once you have booked the trip. In that case, we give you the flexibility to rebook another departure date available the same year or next years. You will have to pay the difference amount, if any. But the payment will not be refunded, in case you do not travel for any reason.
Booking deposits are transferable to anyone you want for any time in future. For cancelling the trip, cancellation policy in our booking terms and conditions will apply.
I am thankful to this company for making my trip to Kailash a success which was my dream trip since a long time. I enjoyed every moment of the trip although walking days were bit hard.
