Kailash Mansarovar Tour From Lhasa

Short Itinerary Kailash Tour A

If Charan Sparsh opens in 2026, follow this itinerary

14 Sept. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport at 10:00AM
Transfer hotel, while rest, take lunch, after lunch, brief Kailash
Mansarovar tour, 5 PM, drive to Pashupati for Aarati Darshan
15 Sept. 2026 Day 02: After breakfast, start sights Kailashnath
Saga, Doleshwor Mahadev, Boudhanath and visit Guhjeswari
16 Sept. 2026 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Panchamrit
In Pashupati temple & visit Jal Narayan Budhanilkantha, KTM
17 Sept. 2026 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar Tibet and drive to Lhasa
18 Sept. 2026 Day 05: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
19 Sept. 2026 Day 06: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m. – Hotel
20 Sept. 2026 Day 07: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m. & hotel
21 Sept. 2026 Day 08: Drive Saga to New Dongba & overnight
22 Sept. 2026 Day 09: Drive to Manasarovar, drive to Darchen
23 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Drive Yam Dwar, start walk to Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Climb to Charan Sparsh, back Dirapuk
25 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
26 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive to Manasarovar, start Hindu Ritual
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
27 Sept. 2026 Day 14: Drive to Prying, Dongba and Saga City
28 Sept. 2026 Day 15: Drive from Saga to Shigatse & overnight
29 Sept. 2026 Day 16: Drive Shigatse to Gonggar airport Tibet
Fly Kathmandu, arrival KTM, transfer Marriott or Marriott Aloft
30 Sept. 2026 Day 17: Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure

Itinerary B

If Charan Sparsh is not open by 2026, follow this itinerary

14 Sept. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport at 10:00 AM
Transfer hotel, while rest, take lunch, after lunch, brief Kailash
Mansarovar tour, 5 PM, drive to Pashupati for Aarati Darshan
15 Sept. 2026 Day 02: After breakfast, start sights Kailashnath
Saga, Doleshwor Mahadev, Boudhanath and visit Guhjeswari
16 Sept. 2026 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Panchamrit
In Pashupati temple & visit Jal Narayan Budhanilkantha KTM
17 Sept. 2026 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar Tibet & drive to Lhasa
18 Sept. 2026 Day 05: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
19 Sept. 2026 Day 06: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m. – hotel
20 Sept. 2026 Day 07: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m. & hotel
21 Sept. 2026 Day 08: Drive Saga to New Dongba & overnight
22 Sept. 2026 Day 09: Drive to Manasarovar, drive to Darchen
23 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Drive Yam Dwar, start walk to Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
25 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Walking to Chongdo, drive to Darchen
in 4-star hotel, take Lunch, drive Astapad (5km a way), explore
south face of Kailash Parvat, Nandi Parvat, back hotel & stay
26 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive to Mansarovar, start Hindu Ritual
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
27 Sept. 2026 Day 14: Drive to Prying, Dongba and Saga City
28 Sept. 2026 Day 15: Drive from Saga to Shigatse, overnight
29 Sept. 2026 Day 16: Drive Shigatse to Gonggar airport Tibet
Fly to Kathmandu, arrival KTM, transfer Marriott or Aloft Marriott
30 Sept. 2026 Day 17: Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure

24 September 2026 Day 12: Itinerary A; The first priority is to see Charan Sparsh and touch Kailash. Currently, the facility is closed. However, it may open in 2026. Let's explore if it's not

25 September 2026 Day 12: Itinerary B; Explore Mount Kailash's South Face and Nandi Parvat (Nandi Mountain), known as the face of the bull. Astapada is an optional program.

Full information Kailash tour Itinerary:

14 September 2026 (Monday) Day 01: We will meet you at the airport and guide you to the hotel once you arrive in Katmandu (1300 mts). Everyone should arrive in Kathmandu by 10:00 AM or earlier. A briefing on Kailash Manasarovar will take place at 2:30 PM after lunch and Diamox medicine, duffel bags and small day bag will be provided for everyone. Following the Kailash Manasarovar briefing finish, drive to Pashupatinath temple, Arati Darshan, Ganga Aarati near Holi River Bagmati, lighting presentation, holy dance on the banks of river Bagmati, return to hotel.

15 September 2026 (Tuesday) Day 02: start holy sightseeing program to Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the one of the tallest Shiva temples in Nepal. It is second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. Kailash Nath Shiva statue is situated in Sanga, Nepal and about 20 km far from Kathmandu. The statue is 144 feet / 44m. in tallness, and was influenced utilizing copper, zinc, cement and steel. After visiting drive to Doleshwor Mahadev.

Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwor Mahadev Temple) for all the Shiva devotees, it is believed that the trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwor Mahadev and Pashupatinath temple. On Aug. 22, 2009, the Doleshwor Mahadev was officially declared as the head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatra. All in the year 2013, after the devastating flood hit the temple of Kedarnath, situated in Uttarakhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were carried out in Doleshwor Temple. The head priest of Kedarnath Temple requested regular prayers that used to be held in the Kedarnath Temple to be held in the Doleshwor Mahadev Temple. After Lunch visit Boudhanath.

Buddhist Temple Boudhanath Stupa: Named after its immense stupa, Buddha is a pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devotees stroll around the gleaming white dome adorned with painted Buddha eyes and visit nearby monasteries and schools for prayers and seminars. Boudhanath is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 10 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. The Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest stupas in the world. Drive to Pashupatinath for Aarati Darshan.

Pashupatinath Temple: As one of the four most important Shiva shrines in Asia, Pashupatinath Temple is the temple of Lord Shiva. As well as being the incarnation of Lord Shiva, Pashupati is also known as the lord of all animals. It was designed as a pagoda with a golden spire, two copper roofs, silver corners, and hand-carved wood carvings. A golden statue of Nandi (Shiva's bull) guards the inner area of the main temple. Pashupatinath Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pashupatinath temple performs two Arati every evening. The first is performed inside the temple and the second is performed outside the temple in the Bagmati Ganda Aarti.

Pashupatinath Temple Inner Aarti: in Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, the Evening Aarati ritual takes place daily at the Pashupatinath Temple, occurring after Sunset with the specific time varying by season before starting Bagmati Ganga Aarati. This enchanting ceremony involves priests, hymns, music, chanting, and the offering of lights to Lord Shiva, creating a memorable cultural and spiritual experience. Inside of Aarati only for Hindu Devotees. The temple is regarded as one of the holiest Hindu shrines across the world.

The Bagmati Ganga Aarti: Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, performs Bagmati Ganga Aarti nightly after Inner Aarati of Pashupatinath temple as part of the Hindu religious ritual. To the accompaniment of traditional instruments, devotees gather on the banks of Bagmati River to witness priests perform the ritual, which is characterized by rhythmic chanting, sacred offerings, and the ritualistic movement of large oil lamps. There is a sense of peace during the ritual, which creates a spiritual atmosphere for participants and observers. The main shrine courtyard is off limits to non-Hindu visitors, but they may observe the riverside Bagmati Ganga aarti.

16 September 2026 (Wednesday) Day 03: Early in the morning, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pashupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration called Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Aarati. Eleven Brahmins priests prepare for fire offering Hawan in Pavilion (Mandap) and do Sankalpa Pooja in the beginning followed by Swastibachan (Preaching), Nyas, Rudra preaching and Mahamritunjaya (Death victory) Pooja. The word ‘Rudra’, meaning ‘Fearful Lord Shiva’ has come from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti iti Rudri, Rudhiryoge Metal. It means there is pain, violence, greed among people in this Earth and we perform religious hymn in praise of God Shiva so that he escapes people from all these miseries of life and grants justice, good healthy, prosperity, peace and Salvation. This is why Rudri is done for Peaceful life. During Kailash Manasarovar tour, visit to Pashupatinath and its worship is the first thing to do for pilgrims. It is believed that worshipping Lord Pashupatinath, doing Aarati grants all kinds of good merits to devotees.

This is why Kailash Tour is believed to be complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. Kailash Manasarovar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. Kailash is pilgrimage even 12th Jyothirlinga and Shiva Temples. In this Universe, Humans are superior to Soul, Sages are superior to Humans, Gods are superior to sages and Lord Shiva is superior even to Gods and Kailash is the dwelling place of supreme Lord Shiva. So, every pilgrimage is believed to be incomplete without Kailash Pilgrimage. It is popular religious trend to wish for successful Kailash Manasarovar tour by doing Rudra (Shiva’s idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes flight.

Rudrabhishek: Rudrabhishek involves bathing the Shiva Linga with holy substances such as milk, honey, and water while chanting Vedic mantras. During this auspicious ceremony, Lord Shiva's blessings are invoked, negative energies are removed, obstacles are removed, and prosperity, health, and spiritual peace are promoted. The Nepali Braman Pandits perform the ritual at Kailash Yatra during the evening of the full moon in Manasarovar.

Hawan (Homa): In Hinduism, Havan is an ancient Vedic fire ritual in which ghee, grains and herbs are offered in a sacred fire (the Havan Kund) to invoke divine blessings and purify the environment. An important element of this ritual is fire, which symbolizes the burning of impurities as well as illumination of the soul, which fosters a close connection between humans and the divine. To benefit the Kailash Manasarovar group, Monterosa Treks and Expedition organize Rudrabhishek and Hawan at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu and at the Manasarovar Lake.

Panchamrit Puja in Pashupatinath: Panchamrit, which literally means "five nectars," consists of milk, curd, honey, clarified butter and sugar. In Panchamrit Puja, these five ingredients are mixed with water and poured over the Shiva Linga (Panchamrit Snan (Bath), which represents Lord Shiva. Panchamrit Puja can be performed independently or in combination with other more elaborate rituals. As a way of offering devotion and seeking blessings from Lord Shiva, priests perform this reverent act. During the Abhishek puja at Pashupatinath Temple, which takes place approximately 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM daily. During this sacred ceremony, devotees witness the deity being bathed as part of the temple's morning rituals. Abhishek Puja, specifically is a sacred Vedic ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, in which the Shiva Linga is ceremonially bathed in water, milk, and honey while chanting Vedic mantras. During the puja, the Linga is purified, offerings are made, and specific verses are chanted, such as the Rudra Suktam and the 108 names of Shiva. A bid like this usually comes from Monterosa Treks and Expeditions, a base in Kathmandu, Nepal that specializes in Kailash Manasarovar Yatri.

Visit Guhjeswari: What is the Saktipeeth? The concept and definition of Saktipeeth begins with the Ashyamed Yagya (an auspicious and spiritual fire ceremony in Hinduism) which was performed by Daksha Prajapati and his consorts and all the Kanyas (divine daughter princesses) and their bridegrooms. But the son-in-law Lord Mahadev was not invited which later the first wife Mata Sati Devi came to know and felt very sad and uncomfortable. After that she could not bear to insult Lord Mahadev, she jumped into the Yagya Kund and fell unconscious and did not give up her body. After Lord Mahadev found out about Ashyamed Yagya in Kailash, Ashyamed attended the Yagya and sacrificed Daksha Prajapati body.

Mahadev Shiva carried Sati Devi's dead body from the Yagya Kund on his shoulder being mad and grieving, he wandered around the universe while walking. The body parts of Mother Sati Devi fell into 51 places and became Saktipeeth, which remain there to this day. Guhyeshori is a place where her private part (Gopya) is believed to have fallen, some say it fell into her anus, which we call Guhyeshori. Among the Astha Matrika (eight mother goddesses), she is the mother of all. According to mythology, he is worshiped by both Hindu and Buddhist devotees. Visit the Guhjeswari (Guhyeshori) Sakti pith temple, which is 1 km east from the temple of Pashupatinath. After noon around 2:30PM start sightseeing with holy guide to Budhanilkantha (Jaal Narayan) Vishnu Temple located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open-air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below the Shivpuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley & can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu.

Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha) (Jal Narayan) portrays a sleeping Vishnu, floating like a gigantic astronaut on a bed of snakes in the middle of a big pool of water depicting the cosmic ocean. The name Budhanilkantha has nothing to do with Buddha, but literally means “blue throat disguised by mud”. The peculiar name refers to two legends attached to the statue, one of them saying that a farmer found the long-lost statue in the mud when working his field with a plough and the other saying that Vishnu sacrificed himself by drinking the poison of the cosmic ocean, which then turned his throat blue. After visiting Jal Narayan, back to hotel and after towards free.

17 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 04: Around 5:30 AM in the morning, drive to Kathmandu airport and in the morning, fly to Gonggar airport in Tibet.

Himalayan airlines. From Kathmandu (KTM) to Lhasa (LHS), Himalaya Airlines offers nonstop flights. Flight number H9774 departs Kathmandu at 8:30AM and arrives in Lhasa Gonggar airport at 12:05PM, flight duration is 1 hour 20 minutes. Considering that the frequency of the flight has changed from weekly to more regular, it is best to contact the airline or tour operator directly to confirm the exact dates. Airbus A319s (Himalayan Airlines Kathmandu) typically operate flights on this route.

Arrival Lhasa Gonggar airport, the Tibetan tour guide welcomes all Kailash Yatri with Tibetan Khata (white garland). From the airport, everyone is driven to Lhasa city in a minibus or bus. We travel about 62.5 km away from Gonggar airport and it takes about an hour or bit more. We enjoy the amazing views of the naked hills, the settlements at the bottom of the hills and the agricultural land full of crops along the way. Check in at the hotel. Free day

18 September 2026 (Friday) Day 05: Morning takes breakfast and start sightseeing in Potala Palace. Lhasa is the capital as well as the biggest city of Tibet. This city with wide road ways, sky kissing buildings is not less attractive than any developed western countries. Besides this, the palace of Dalai Lama: The Bharkhor Bazaar itself and Bharkhor surrounding are other worthy and attractive places to visit at Lhasa. Lhasa City is at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level. The Potala Palace lies at the central part of Lhasa city and it is situated in a place at 150 meters' height. This palace is also the adjoining place of meditative office building and administrative office building. The Red Palace symbolizes meditation whereas the white Palace signifies transparent administration. In Tibetan language, ‘Lhasa’ means ‘The Land of Gods & Goddesses’.

We can see different varieties of magical Buddha idols of Buddhist religion in the red Palace whereas; there are meditation room, living room and meeting room for foreign guests of Dalai Lama in the white Palace. Lhasa city is a valley which is also the adjoining place of two sacred rivers namely, Lhasa and Brahmaputra. According to Buddhists, it is believed that one can obtain ‘Nirvana’ meaning ultimate salvation, by having divine view (Darshan) of Potala Palace and visit at least once in the lifetime.

The Potala Palace was built at the time of Songchang Gampo in the 7th century; the 5th Dalai Lama extended the palace to its present size. At this time, it also succeeds in becoming the residing, the main political and religious palace of the Dalai Lama. The main palace was divided into two sections: the white palace and the red palace. It is 115.703 meters high with thirteen stories, including living quarters, temples, tomb stupas and monk dormitories. The countless cultural relics in the palace are images, murals, sutras, etc, which are of incredible value. These magnificent Tibetan arts and culture are not only classified as national treasure but are also listed by the state council as one unit of the important cultural relics to be specially protected.

There is gold plated entombment place of 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Dalai Lama at Potala Palace. All these can be seen besides 13th Dalai Lama’s. Entombment of 6th Dalai Lama is yet unknown and mysterious. Likewise, experts say that the funeral rites of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lama was done at Jokhang Monastery and then the ashes were kept safely there. There are one thousand rooms at The Potala Palace among which 27 rooms are been exposed for general public such as bed room, living room, study room, meeting room & the entombment Place of Dalai Lama. The current 14th Dalai Lama is living in India since from 1959.

19 September 2026 (Saturday) Day 06: After spending two nights at the Lhasa capital city of Tibet, our journey to Kailash Manasarovar begins by traveling in our tourist coach. Overland tours from Lhasa to Shigatse are highly popular, offering spectacular Tibetan landscapes, the historic Tashilhunpo monastery (the seat of the Panchen Lama), and a comfortable experience. In order to participate in these tours, non-Indian passport holders usually need to be members of an organized group of Kailash Manasarovar Yatri. It is best to visit during the pleasant months of May to September. The Panchen Lama's seat at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse is a must-see, especially because of the monastery's historical and cultural significance. It is the 2nd biggest city after Lhasa. There are fine Luxury hotels for lodging and we have arranged meal for our pilgrims in a Nepali Restaurant. Here is a huge monastery which is popularly known as Tashilimphu Monastery. The section from Lhasa to Shigatse is around 271 kilometers and it takes 4 to 5 hours’ drive.

20 September 2026 (Sunday) Day 07: Morning take breakfast and drive to Saga via Lhatse, the journey today passing 2 high passes with fine view of country side in Tibet. Shigatse to Lhatse is 160KM road able distance and takes 3 hours. We do stop for Lunch. After lunch towards Saga, here divide 2 roads and one go to New Tingri way to Everest Base camp and another road goes to Saga directly which is we are fallowing the sandy and rocky land Tibet. Other thinks like Lake, nomad chasing thousands of Yaks and Sheep grazing grass on the way Saga Bazaar. Lhatse to Saga is 300KM and takes 5 hours driving. Reach Saga, check hotel and Overnight Saga.

Team Leader, guides staff and food: The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour is taken from Lhasa route from Kathmandu with Nepali team leader, guide or If the tour starts from Lhasa - Kailash – Lhasa who comes direct home country via mainland China. The Nepali team leader and tour guide will arrive in Lhasa before Kailash Yatri lands and is received at Gonggar airport. Delicious pure vegetarian meals are provided at Lhasa city, while the meals in Shigatse will be provided at Nepali restaurants every day. We meet all Nepali staff in Saga including the chef and team members of staff who will travel by road from Kathmandu. From Saga and onward, Monterosa Treks and Expedition staff makes delicious pure vegetarian food breakfast, lunch and dinner for all Kailash Manasarovar Yatri.

Watch Rudrabhishek at pashupatinath Video

21 September 2026 (Monday) Day 08: A tourist coach takes around 3 hours to get from Saga to New Dongba, a journey of approximately 160 kilometers. The trip may involve driving atop the Tibetan Plateau, a mountainous and desert-like landscape, and viewing the Himalayan range depending on the route and company taken. There is Mount Shishapangma 8027 m and the holy river Brahmaputra which runs from the Manasarovar under the land some part and gets out of the land level which can be seen and Darshan. A "New Dongba" is not a widely known term, but it refers to the priests of the Naxi ethnic group in China who developed a rich religious and cultural tradition centered around written texts. Dongba is a pictographic writing system, and the term "Dongba" is also used to refer to their religion and culture. The new Dongba will serve as a half day acclimatization day so the next day it will be easier to reach Manasarovar half Pradkshina and Darchen.

22 September 2026 (Tuesday) Day 09: Dongba to Darchen: Kailash Manasarovar tour / Yatra covers 390 km and takes approximately 7 hours from New Dongba to Holy Lake Manasarovar and Darchen city. The drive passes through small towns and the stunning Tibetan plateau, offering glimpses of the majestic Mount Kailash and the sacred Lake Mansarovar, one of the world's highest freshwater lakes. For pilgrims from Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Shikha, the sacred circumambulation or Pradakshina around the holy Lake Manasarovar is a spiritually significant ritual.

Taking a circular journey around the expansive, high-altitude freshwater lake is believed to bring blessings, good fortune, and purification. As part of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage, pilgrims make a circle around Lake Manasarovar, which has a circumference of 102 kilometers. Driving Dongba to Manasarovar, reach to the adjoining point of Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra is basically formed from the amalgamation of two rivers: One, flowing from Gangdici river of Himalayan Range and other is Tima Yangjong River flowing from Tibetan Himalayan Ranges and flow through Saga, Shigatse and other places at Tibet and ultimately gets mixed into the Gulf of Bengal.

We carry hot lunch boxes and, on the way, stop somewhere and take Lunch. We will make a half complete rotation of Manasarovar Lake in about 2 hours from hor. You can see 8 of Buddhist monasteries during the circumambulation and finally reach top hills and same time you can see Rakshas Lake & Manasarovar. Rest some time in nearby Lake, otherwise drive to Darchen for overnight stay.

The Manasarovar Lake: Manasarovar Lake, also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meters above sea level. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and Sarovar means Lake. It has held deep spiritual influence and wide religious values among Hindus & Buddhists. Making round of the Lake and taking a holy bath in it is believed to purge one’s soul from sins and the body from sickness. Ancient Hindu scriptures indicate this Lake as a must visit place for someone who wants to attain salvation - the highest level of achievement in Hindu religion. The cascading waves of the Lake in the wind look very charming.

As described in Ramayana, it is said that the person who moves around the Manasarovar Lake and baths with its pure water, reaches the heaven directly after death. Similarly, it is written that the person, who drinks the water of this lake, recognizes the “Shivalok” the palace of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parbat is situated about 58km. far in the north from Manasarovar Lake. Brahmaputra River flows from eastward of the Manasarovar Lake. So, many people who want to visit Kailash Parbat and Manasarovar Lake at least once in their life.

According to Hindu traditional hearsay, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati take bath each day at 2 AM to 4 AM in this Lake as well as stars also come for bath in Manasarovar Lake. It is said that pilgrims who stay at this place at night; they can lively watch the God there. Mainly it is believed that people can see or visit the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the night of full moon. This Manasarovar covers a very large area that is pure place, it is mentioned in Hindu religious books that all the Hindus must reach there at least once in their life time.

Holy Hot Springs Place of Traditions: Chiu Monastery, a monastery located near Lake Manasarovar, has natural hot springs at its bottom. The thermal springs at Chiu Gompa offer ritualistic bathing and spiritual renewal. Sacred lakes provide cleansing, but the thermal springs are believed to be healing. It is now protected by Tibetans, who have built a small bath house and set up a payment system for hot springs.

Rakshas Tal (Demon King Ravana Lake) Sarovar: This lake is named on the basis of Hindu traditional story. Hindu people believe that carnivorous monsters are hiding into the dark water. On the basis of this belief, people called it Rakshas Tal and stay away from this lake believing it as the symbol of dark and destructive power. According to the traditional religious story, the water of this lake is poisonous and fatal. So, to replace the poisonous water of this lake a tunnel was made from Manasarovar Lake. The pure water of this lake & a golden fish was sent in this lake. Late, this fish was found alive.

From it, people’s negative attitude towards the lake changed and they started to go nearer to it but they still don’t drink the water. According to Hindu mythology, in Treta Yug the monster Ravana has made Lord Shiva happy meditating in this Lake. Rakshas Lake lies in the west to Manasarovar Lake. It is situated at an altitude of 4,540meter above the sea level. In Manasarovar Lake, there are many birds including ducks but in Rakshas Lake (Demon King Ravana) there are no any birds at all.

Khojarnath, a small Tibetan village 85 kilometers south of Lake Mansarovar, is the location of the Khojarnath temple. In the Treta Yuga, Rama, Sita Mata, and Lakshmana spent a night here while traveling to Kailash Mansarovar. The Temple of Khojarnath was built in the seventh century, and in memory of such a journey, it has idols of Rama, Sita Mata, and Lakshmana. Pujas are held here every day. There are images of Rama, Sita, and Lakshman in this temple after traveling 170 kilometers from Mansarovar Lake. To get to the temple, you have to make a round trip of 170 kilometers by Jeep. The temple is in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Mount Kailash: The Scared religious place, Kailash Parbat is located on the height of 6714meters above sea level. This region is supposed to be the purest religious place. It is supposed to be the central part of the world and origin of the world before the origin of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kailash Parbat is glorified in the holy books like Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to the ancient Asian stories, the civilization is incomplete without the description of Kailash Parbat. Kailash Parbat is located in Tibet. Scientific research of this region is not satisfactory. This religious Parbat is extended from Brahmaputra in the east to Karakoram in the west.

Different religious groups like Shaiba, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon-Po are respecting Kailash equally, though they explained it differently. In the Shaiba and Buddhist traditional literature, Kailash is described as the part of Sumeru which is supposed to be the center of the world. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati as per Hindus. Buddhist respects it in the name of Kang Rimpoche. Buddhists have accepted Kailash and Manasarovar as great natural Mandala. Mandala for them is the means of respect and salvation, Jain worship as Astpada for this isolated peak.

The founding father of this religion Rishavadev had got spiritual salvation in the same place. There are various logics to claim this Parbat as sacred. This isolated Parbat is also source to big rivers like Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus and Karnali. The total periphery of Mount Kailash is 53 km and pilgrims should walk 38 km within 3 days and if add Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) tour than it will be 4 days Kora. As described in Hindu myth, a person who moves around the Kailash Parvat will be free from all the sins made in life time. If they move round the Parbat for 108 times, they directly get Nirvana. It is also said that a person who moves Nandi once, he/she gets return as equal of moving round the Kailash for 13 times.

Kailash Parvat is regarded as the form of Lord Shiva and the water flowing from its snowy tip is worshipped as holy river Ganges. Mount Kailash can be observed more beautifully from the side of this Monastery. Observing from Dirapuk, Mount Kailash is seen in between Mount Manjushree at right side and Mount Bajrapani at left side. River Ganges, originated from Mount Kailash meets Lachhu River and gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. Every river formed from Kailash Himalayan Ranges gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. The river formed from the junction of Rakshas Lake is called Karnali. Water from Rakshas Lake escapes via Karnali River but water of Manasarovar is stored in the form of Lake.

23 September 2026 (Wednesday) Day 10: We drive to Yam Dwar and walk 12 kilometers to Dirapuk (heights 4890 meters. This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama / Pradakshina. Yam Dwar is only 6km away from Darchen and it takes by tourist bus 20 minutes to reach it. The place is also known as Yam Dwar. We traveled around it three times. The Hindu religion considers this place to be the gate to the God of Death (Yam Dwar). A temple built in the shape of a chorten is located here.

There are three bells hanging inside the temple and these bells are called Varma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar. This temple makes a 3-time circuit outside of temple., enter door and get out and walk continue to Kailash Kora. Start walking or riding a pony to Dirapuk on the first day of Parikrama after belling inside of Yam Dwar (Journey on foot begins from Yam Dwar). The pilgrims who are physically disabled pay homage to Kailash Kora and return to Darchen because Yam Dwar is considered to have equal religious significance as Kailash Parbat itself. Nepali workers, pilgrims, horses, porters, yaks, and local porters are mostly present on this path / trail at the moment.

Information Yam Dwar: It is believed that Yam Dwar represents a spiritual portal where worldly concerns are replaced with spiritual ones. Yam Dwar, which means "Gateway of the God of Death," marks the beginning of the sacred circumambulation around Mount Kailash. There is a lot of spiritual significance associated with the holy mountain. In Mount Kailash, it serves as the starting point for parikrama (circumambulation), where pilgrims leave the mundane world to embark on a spiritual journey of purification and enlightenment.

We stopped for lunch after walking along the riverside path for three hours. Kailash Parvat can be seen clearly from lunch place. On the bottom of the Kailash Parvat, we can see a large elephant-shaped stone. It is believed that God Indra rides on it. After a two-hour walk, we can reach Dirapuk from here. This place was named after the Dirapuk Monastery, which is situated on the edge of Lha Chhu River. In this monastery, you will find a height of 5200 meters above sea level. Overnight stay here in Guest house or Mud house.

Information first Day of Kailash Kora: First day of Parikrama, Yam Dwar has to travel approximately 12 km (8 miles) away from Yam Dwar to reach Dirapuk. Pilgrims ascend Dirapuk, offering breathtaking views of Mount Kailash's north face, often assisted by horses, symbolic of a spiritual journey. The sacred holy site of Dirapuk, located at the foot of Mount Kailash's north face, serves as an overnight stopping place for pilgrims on the first day of the Kailash circle. A spiritual center for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bonpo, it is the highest resting point on the circuit at 4900 meters (16665 feet).

The holy mountain Kailash is the tallest peak in the Kailash range located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is considered the abode of the Hindu god Mahadeva and the center of the universe. Pradkshina (circumambulations) around the mountain are performed by pilgrims, which is believed to lead to spiritual liberation. Holy Lake Mansarovar is nearby & pilgrims visit there to wash away sins.

From here, the Dirapuk scene of Kailash appears as if it were in heaven. There are thousands of pilgrims who come to Dirapuk every day riding on horses or walking. For the 3 day's journey, some Yatri prefer riding a pony and taking a local porter. If you would like to take a pony and porter, you should inform your Tibetan guide or Nepali guide in Saga advance.

Charan Sparsh / Touch Kailash, currently closed, if open in May 2026: The pilgrims walk for four hours (5 kilometers) from Dirapuk to Mount Kailash, known as Charan Sparsh, after breakfast. The moment they touch the base of Kailash Mountain, they feel blessed by Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva's blessing is sought by pilgrims as they offer Pooja. In the return, it takes around one and a half hours to two hours, and it is a day tour / yatra from Dirapuk. It will be prohibited to perform Charan Sparsh in August 2024 and to touch Kailash; In the light of the accident and Yatri visit that took place below the Charan Sparsh, we will keep the program for 2026 and see what develops.

The word "Charan" means "feet" and the word "Sparsh" means "to touch". The two words together mean "to touch one's feet". Touching the feet of Kailash Parbat has been a tradition since the beginning of time. Charan Sparsh is based on scientific principles. Whenever the human body releases vibrations, it encourages the flow of energy and blessings, happiness, and success. One gains vigor, self-confidence, and contentment from this exchange of energy. There is a feeling of inner glow. Invisible amour is the blessings received after "Charan Sparsh". Motivation and strength are provided by them.

24 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 11: The most moderate, yet rewarding day on Mount Kailash circle / Pradkshina is the walk from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk, approximately 22 km (13.7 miles). As pilgrims descend from the Dolma La Pass (around 5,636 m / 18,500 ft), they often visit the sacred Gauri Kund Lake, before reaching the Zuthulpuk Monastery. There is steep ascent, stunning panoramic views of the hills and Mount Kailash, small mountains, and a deeply spiritual atmosphere before the final descent to Sapchedatok and Zuthulpuk. Dolma La Pass: There are many prayer flags hanging from this pass since it is one of the highest points along the Kailash Kora. It reaches around 5,630 meters (18,471 feet) in altitude.

GANESH KUND (SAROVAR): Nearby Ganesh Kund, about 45 minutes before to reach to Dolma La Pass 5636m. (Kailash circuit) on right hand side of the walking trail, there is holy Ganesh Kund. It is 15 minutes away from walking trail. The shape of the Kund looks like lord Ganesh where he bathes.

THE LEGEND OF GAURI KUND: Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma, according to its mythology there is story about Gauri Kund which has been mentioned in the legend of Shiva Puran. The Puran says that Gauri Sarovar is for purify and compassion, it purifies the mind, body and speech of Kailash Yatri. So almost all the Yatri of Kailash Manasarovar tour include their tour program

This Gauri Kund is for holy bath to Goddess Parvati Mata where Gauri Mata had acquired her beloved son Ganesh, she had molded a picture of her son Ganesh from cleaning agent frothing on her body and resuscitates it. She placed Ganesh at the path to stop unknown to enter during her holy deep, at the same time Lord Shiva came to his residence Mount Kailash but Ganesh ji didn't recognize then Lord Shiva became furious and cuts off the kids head then Mata Parvati despairing stricken by seeing it and requested to Lord Shiva that child need to be brought again to the life restored so Parvati had her son back. This real story not only fascinates Kailash tour Yatri.

The Meaning Significance to visit Gauri Kund: The large number of Kailash Yatri visits this holy Kund during their Parikrama or Kora to purify their minds, body and speech by splashing the Jaal on their heads. They offer TARPANA and Jaal (holy water) to their ancestors to have peace in the heaven. Many of them bring holy water from the Kund to their home.

Where is the Gauri Kund Located ? After crossing steep descends of Dolma La pass, the highest pass during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra tour, the round turquoise colored round shaped GAURI KUND is located at 5608m. above the sea level but walking trail has not yet made, have to walk on massif Rock.

25 September 2026 (Friday) Day 12: On the last day of Kailash Kora, we walk about three hours to Chongdo, then drive to Darchen. Check in 4-star hotel for overnight. Addition tour, after lunch and drive to Serlung Gompa walk for about 10 minutes to ASTAPADA and holy explore, have a Darshan of lord Kailashnath of South Face and Nandi Parvat. There is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery called Serlung Gompa, which is located on the hill and this hill is called ASTAPAD it is revered by both Jains and Buddhists as a sacred site.

"The mountain hill of the eight steps" is also known as Astapad. The nearby sacred site of Ashtapad is located at the foot of South face of Mount Kailash, in a mountain amphitheater. According to Jain mythology, Astapada is the place where the first Jain Tirthankara attained nirvana. You can see the Mount Kailash's south face as well as Nandi Parvat from Astapada, a mountain amphitheater at the base of Mount Kailash. Additionally, Nandi Parvat, which lies near Mt. Kailash, is visible from Astapada. Ashtapad is located about 5 kilometers away from Darchen.

26 September 2026 (Saturday) Day 13: After breakfast or sometimes without breakfast, drive to Manasarovar for Kora (Parikrama) starting from Darchen. Most likely, "Mansarovar circle" refers to Hinduism's, Buddhism's, Jainism's, and Bonpo's practices concerning the circumambulation of Lake Mansarovar. As part of the Kailash Manasarovar tour, reach Chiu Monastery at the bottom of the lake, which is where Hindu rituals begin for the Manasarovar Lake. During the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, Nepali Pandits perform Rudrabhishek, Hawan, and Aarti pooja at Manasarovar Lake. In order to purify oneself and gain Lord Shiva's blessings, one prays, chants Shiva mantras, and performs rituals like Tarpan (offering holy water). It is considered highly auspicious and spiritually potent to visit Lake Manasarovar during a full moon night. In addition to enhancing the lake's spiritual energy, the reflection of the full moon on its surface is believed to offer pilgrims and visitors a powerful and sacred experience. Our journey begins in Darchen, where we arrive at the holy Lake Manasarovar and stay at the Chiu Gompa, check into the guesthouse.

All Kailash Manasarovar: Chiu monastery below offers mud houses or guest houses for Yatri staying overnight. On a steep, rocky outcrop overlooking Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet, the Chiu Gompa (or Chiu Monastery) is a sacred Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It is a popular stop on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, located only 500 meters from the Monastery and featuring an ancient meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche.

Manasarovar begins the holy rituals. In 2018 AD, pilgrims will no longer be able to take holy dips in Lake Manasarovar. As part of the pilgrimage, our staff will bring holy water from the Lake to the guesthouse, take holy bath, after bath, offer Tarpon / holy water offering, flowers, money to the God, and splash water among each other with much joy and enthusiasm. star Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Aarati. We will prepare for worship and Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati, chanting Shiva mantra by Nepal Braman Pandit that our company Monterosa Treks and Expeditions provide. All pilgrims can do prey for Lord Shiva and reciting the names of their ancestral gods, performing Hawan (offering grains mixed with butter to the fire) in the name of gods, so they are relieved from any kind of sin that they may have committed either knowingly or unknowingly. Full moon night in Manasarovar

27 September 2026 (Sunday) Day 14: Drive to Dongba, Prayang and finally arrive Saga Bazaar. Overnight stay in Saga Bazaar

28 September 2026 (Monday) Day 15: The journey from Saga to Shigatse in Tibet typically involves a scenic drive along the Friendship Highway, taking about 10 hours. It is 495 KM far from Saga to Shigatse. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

29 September 2026 (Tuesday) Day 16: Morning around 5:00AM, It takes 4 hours to drive Shigatse to Gonggar airport Tibet via Gyantse, it is 310KM away from Shigatse. Arrive at Gonggar airport, fly to Kathmandu, arrive Kathmandu airport and drive to at Marriott Kathmandu or Aloft Marriott hotel or any Simila hotel and check in.

30 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 17: From hotel will be transferred to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport for the final departure.