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Kailash Tour from Lhasa to Lhasa

Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake on 28 August 2026 (Janai Purnima)

Monterosa Treks and Expeditions organize the Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa. Since 1993, our agency has been offering Kailash packages for all devotees. Our agency is based in Nepal and runs Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, holy tours to Nepal, and mountain trekking expeditions. Mount Kailash Yatra has attracted thousands of pilgrims from around the world because of its utmost spirituality. In order to enjoy nature's beauty and achieve a sense of divine satisfaction, pilgrims visit Mount Kailash via Lhasa in order to enjoy breathtaking views of high mountains.

Located in China's autonomous region of Tibet, Lhasa is the region's capital. At a height of 3650m., Lhasa is home to ancient Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Norbulinka Palace. Visitors will be mesmerized by the unique lifestyle and culture of many ethnic Tibetan groups. Upon arriving at Gonggar Airport, it takes about two hours to reach the hotel. During your 1 full days in Lhasa, you will have plenty of time to explore the city. Additionally, this is a perfect time to adjust to Tibet's altitude and climate. Afterwards, you will travel across Tibetan highlands along the Yarlung Tsangpo River until you reach Yam Dwar, the gateway to holy Mount Kailash.

You will follow the kora of Mount Kailash to Manasarovar Lake, which takes four days. A pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bon Pos, Mount Kailash lies at an elevation of 6,714 meters. Known as Kangri Rimpoche by Tibetans, the mountain feeds the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Sutlej rivers, which are Asia's four largest rivers. According to Hindu and Buddhist traditions, one can attain salvation and enlightenment by visiting Mt Kailash. The Tibetan name Mapam Yumtso means Lake of Consciousness, also known as Manasarovar Lake (4580m). Taking a sip of water from the lake and bathing in it relieves one of all the world's sins and secures one's place in heaven, according to Hindu belief. On the other hand, Buddhists regard Manasarovar Lake as a sacred place where Buddha meditated. The sight of a lake is enough to set one on the path of enlightenment Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa.

Sacred Sites: It is considered sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Shikhas, and Bonpo, as well as Lake Manasarovar.

Physical Moderate Challenge: Yatra are certainly moderately challenging journeys, requiring travelers to show physical, mental, and spiritual strength. There is a 53-kilometer (33-mile) stretch of road on Kailash's Kora, whereas there are 15km of surfaced roads.

Eligibility: There are a few requirements for pilgrims: they must be in good health, have a valid passport for at least seven months, be at least nine years old, and not be older than 79 years old. (The Indian passport is not accepted)

Best Time to Visit: The best time to hold Yatras is from May to September, when the temperatures are mild and not too cold, making them more comfortable and safer.

Monterosa Treks and expedition Company is also at your disposal if you are planning a holy pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar. Let us take you on a spiritual journey that will leave you with lifelong memories and the greatest experience of pilgrimage. This year's itinerary can be found here. Accommodations for the Kailash Yatra in 2026: The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra allows us to have breakfast only in our hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse. There are two hotels in Lhasa, the Shangri-La and the San Regis Lhasa Resort by Marriott. Gesar Hotel is a 5-star establishment in Shigatse, Saga and Darchen Hotel is a 4-star establishment, and there are dormitories at Manasarovar Lake, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk.

Meal plan for Kailash tour 2026: During the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, we can only have breakfast in our hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse Tibet. The lunch and dinner menus will be based on Nepalese restaurant buffets or the Alakat Nepalese and Indian meal menu. The Nepali Chef and his team will prepare our breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks starting from Saga and onwards.

If the dates don't work with your travel plans, you can schedule your preferred date, but we must have a minimum of 20 participants and if fewer than 20, you must participate in our fixed departures.

Medical Doctor: A physician Doctor and medicine are included in an excursion to Kailash Manasarovar with Monterosa Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd. It is usual that the doctor checks blood pressure and oxygen levels while traveling from Saga or before to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Kailash Kora with Kailash Yatri will also be part of the group along with a doctor from Kathmandu, Nepal. The trip to Kailash Manasarovar will be equipped with sufficient oxygen tanks and mask regulators. As well as the oxygen tank installed on the bus's surface and the mask regulator inside, there is also an oxygen tank located underneath it. Since 2024 AD, the Kailash circle has provided doctors to its members, and 95% of them remain healthy. During your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, you will achieve all the lifetime dreams and accomplishments you have ever dreamed of.

Professional Staff: Every year, our company organizes the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra led by professional team leaders, guides, and cooks. Leading tours and guiding pilgrimages to Holy Kailash Manasarovar can be accomplished by experienced leaders, guides, and cooks. It will be a pleasure to have you on board the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with the team at Monterosa Treks and Expeditions Private Limited.

Rudrabhishek and Rudra Hawan at Manasarovar: A religious ceremony called Rudrabhishek (True Blessing) and Rudra Hawan is part of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Celebrations will be held on the full moon day (Purnima day), preferably in the evening or in the morning the following day. Both days are auspicious. Pandits from Nepal perform this ritual to invoke Shiva's blessings, purify participants from sin and promote spiritual prosperity and well-being.

A Spiritual Rituals: Shiva Lingas can be sanctified by pouring milk, honey, and water over their surface and chanting mantras over them. You can also bathe the Shiva Linga in holy substances (Rudrabhishek) and burn it with ghee, grains and herbs.

Rudra Hawan(Homa): Fire rituals symbolize the purification and illumination of the soul by placing grains, ghee, and herbs inside a sacred fire. Purpose: Through the rituals, participants are cleansed of sins, obstacles are removed, and health, prosperity, success, and spiritual peace are brought to them. Besides bringing them good health, prosperity, success, and spiritual peace, they also bring them good luck.

Timing: Due to the auspicious nature of a full moon night, these ceremonies typically take place in the afternoon, evening or early the next morning. Performers: The Kailash Yatra involves pilgrims performing rituals under the guidance of Nepalese Brahman Pandits.

Other rituals: It is possible for a pandit to perform Tirth Saradha privately for those who have lost their parents, siblings, family members or relatives.

The meeting will take place at: At Gonggar International Airport, Lhasa Tibet, staff will welcome you and take you to your hotel.

Important highlights

  • The Medical Doctor will be provided with medicine for the Kailash Yatra (free of charge)
  • We provide massage therapists with a charge per minute of 1 USD (This is the relaxing part).
  • Kailash Circumambulation will not have car / bus / jeep service, but you can rent a pony and
  • Kailash Yatri or travelers need to adjust to basic accommodations at guesthouses, lodges or mud houses with very basic common toiletries three nights at Kailash Circle and one night at Manasarovar Lake during Kailash Manasarovar tour. All Yatri and travelers are kindly requested to avoid this place if this kind of facility cannot be adjusted.  
  • There are no any Shiva temples in Kailash region, but there is a temple dedicated to Ram, Sita and Laxman in Khojarnath village, 85 km south of Manasarovar Lake.

Mt. KailashShort Kailash tour Itinerary A

If Charan Sparsh opens in 2026, follow this itinerary
23 Aug. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Lhasa Gonggar Tibet & drive to Lhasa
24 Aug. 2026 Day 02: Sightseeing in Lhasa including Potala Palace
25 Aug. 2026 Day 03: Drive to Shigatse 3782m. from Lhasa – Hotel
26 Aug. 2026 Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m. & stay hotel
27 Aug. 2026 Day 05: Drive Saga to New Dongba & overnight stay
28 Aug. 2026 Day 06: Drive to Mansarovar Lake and overnight stay
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
29 Aug. 2026 Day 07: Hindu ritual, Pooja and drive to Darchen
30 Aug. 2026 Day 08: Drive Yam Dwar & starting walk Dirapuk
31 Aug. 2026 Day 09: Climb Charan Sparsh and back Dirapuk
01 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Walking Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
02 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Walk to Chongdo, drive Darchen & Saga
03 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Drive Saga to Shigatse town and staying
04 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive Gonggar airport, fly final destination

Itinerary B

If Charan Sparsh is not open by 2026, follow this itinerary
23 Aug. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Gonggar airport & drive Lhasa
24 Aug. 2026 Day 02: Sightseeing Lhasa with Potala Palace
25 Aug. 2026 Day 03: Drive to Shigatse 3782m. from Lhasa
26 Aug. 2026 Day 04: Drive Shigatse - Saga 4640m, staying
27 Aug. 2026 Day 05: Drive Saga - New Dongba and staying
28 Aug. 2026 Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar Lake & overnight
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
29 Aug. 2026 Day 07: Hindu ritual, Pooja and drive to Darchen
30 Aug. 2026 Day 08: Drive to Yam Dwar & start walk Dirapuk
31 Aug. 2026 Day 09: Walking to Dolma La 5636m. Zuthulpuk
01 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Walking to Chongdo and drive Darchen
Checking hotel, lunch & drive to Astapad, explore south face of
Kailash and Nandi Parvat (Mountain) drive back Darchen hotel
02 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Drive from Darchen to Saga & overnight
03 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Drive from Saga-Shigatse overnight stay
04 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive Gonggar airport, fly final destination

Full Kailash tour itinerary

23 August 2026 (Sunday) Day 01: Arrival in 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

24 August 2026 (Monday) Day 02: 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 and 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 and the entombment Place of Dalai Lama. The current 14th Dalai Lama is living in India since from 1959.

25 August 2026 (Tuesday) Day 03: 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.

26 August 2026 (Wednesday) Day 04: 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.

Team Leader, guides staff and food: The guide will be waiting for you at Gonggar airport to welcome you and take you to Lhasa, which is 62.5 kilometers away. Every day, Nepali restaurants will serve delicious pure vegetarian meals in Lhasa & Shigatse. Saga is where we meet all Nepali staff including the Doctor, massage therapist, chef and team members traveling by road from Kathmandu. The Monterosa Treks and Expedition staff prepares delicious pure vegetarian food for all Kailash Manasarovar Yatri starting from Saga and onwards.

27 August 2026 (Thursday) Day 05: 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 8027m. and the holy river Brahmaputra which runs from the Manasarovar Lake 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.

28 August 2026 (Friday) Day 06: Dongba to Mansarovar, staying bottom of Chiu Monastery.

Manasarovar Lake: The Chiu monastery below has a guesthouse or mud houses available to all Yatri staying overnight. Tibetan Buddhist monastery Chiu Gompa is situated atop a steep, rocky cliff overlooking Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet. It provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape and Kailash and Manasarovar Lake just 500 meters away from the Kailash Manasarovar Monastery, which houses an ancient meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche. Driving New Dongba to Manasarovar, reach to the adjoining point of Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra is basically flowing from Tibetan Himalayan Ranges and flow through Saga, Shigatse and other places at Tibet and ultimately gets mixed into the Gulf of Bengal.

Kailash Manasarovar tour / Yatra covers 340 km and takes approximately 6 hours from New Dongba to Holy Lake Manasarovar.

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 Lake. 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. 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 & Manasarovar Lake.
Full Moon night in Manasarovar (Janai Purnima)

Khojarnath is a small Tibetan village located 85 kilometers south of Lake Mansarovar, where the Khojarnath temple can be found.Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Lakshmana spent the night here during the Treta Yuga on their pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar. Rama, Sita Mata, and Lakshmana's idols are housed in this temple from the seventh century, commemorating such a journey. A round trip of 170 kilometers takes about 4 hours by jeep in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China.

The Manasarovar Lake: Manasarovar Lake, also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meter 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 2:00AM to 4:00 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 Lake 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: A natural hot spring can be found at the bottom of Chiu Monastery, a monastery in the vicinity of Lake Manasarovar. Chiu Gompa's sacred lake offers cleansing, but its thermal springs also offer ritualistic bathing and spiritual renewal with the water believed to be healing. Tibetans now protect Manasarovar, which has a small bath house and a payment system for those who want to take natural hot water baths.

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. 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.

29 August 2026 (Saturday) Day 07: Today Morning, we do Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Arati after holy Bath. You can do these rituals with fasting or without fasting. 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). Rudrabhishek, Hawan. These ancient rituals, involving prayers, chants, and offerings to the sacred fire, are typically performed during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. 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. In 2018 AD, pilgrims will no longer be able to take holy dips in Lake Manasarovar.

Rudrabhishek in Manasarovar: The Nepali Braman performs Rudrabhishek rituals and performs Hawan on the auspicious day in Manasarovar on the evening before the full moon or the day after the full moon.

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.

30 August 2026 (Sunday) Day 08: Darchen to Yam Dwar & Dirapuk: This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama / Kora. Morning drive to Yam Dwar and start walking to Dirapuk (4890 meters 12 kilometers). We do start for Kailash circumambulation [Kora] Circuit t/ Round / Parikrama from Yam Dwar. It takes 20 minutes for blue bus to reach there as it is at the distance of only 6km. This place is also known as Yam Dwar. Getting off from the bus at Yam Dwar, all the pilgrims are offering to Lord Shiva. Then, we moved round the Yam Dwar for three times. According to Hindu religion, this place is known as the Gate of the God of Death (Yam Dwar).

Yam Dwar builds shape of temple. Inside 3 bells hanging and its call Varma, Vishnu and Maheshwar. This temple makes 3-time circuit enter inside of door. Belling and get out and continue walking or riding pony to Dirapuk first day of Parikrama. (Journey on foot begins from Yam Dwar) Physically disable pilgrims distantly pay homage to Kailash Parbat and return to Darchen because the visit of Yam Dwar is believed to get equally religious gain as they do for Kailash Parbat itself. This path / trail is somehow busy with pilgrims, horses, local porters, yaks and Nepali workers.

Information Yam Dwar: Yam Dwar is believed to represent a spiritual portal where worldly concerns are replaced with spiritual ones. Yam Dwar, or the "Gateway of Death," marks the beginning of the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash. There is a great deal of spiritual significance associated with the holy mountain. Parikrama (circumambulation) of Mount Kailash begins at this spiritual threshold, where pilgrims depart the mundane world and embark on a spiritual journey of purification and enlightenment.

After 3 hours long walking along the riverside path, we stopped for our lunch sport. Kailash Parbat is can be seeing clearly from here. Below the Parbat we can see a big stone in the shape of elephant. It is believed that God Indra rides on it. After 2 hours long walk, we can reach to Dirapuk. There is a Dirapuk Monastery situated on the edge of Lha Chhu River. The name of this place is given from the name of Monastery itself. This Monastery is located on the height of 4900m. Above sea level.

The scene of Kailash from here is like the heaven. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive at Dirapuk from Yam Dwar riding on the horse or on their foot every day. Here some Yatri prefer to take pony & local porter for the 3 days. (If you would like to take pony and porter, you should tell the Tibetan guide in advance for arrangement. This day, today have to walk continuously for about 5 to 6 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment and your bags. From Dirapuk, you can see north face of Mount Kailash very closed, overnight stay at Dirapuk mud house/ guesthouse.

If Open Charan Sparsh and Touch Kailash: Pilgrims walk for four hours (5kms) from Dirapuk to Mount Kailash which is known as Charan Sparsh after breakfast. The fact that they have touched the base of Kailash Mountain makes them feel blessed by Lord Shiva. Shiva's blessings are sought by pilgrims in the form of Pooja. On the way back, it takes around one and a half hours to two hours, and it is a day trip from Dirapuk. As Charan Sparsh and touching Kailash are prohibited in August of 2024, the accident and Yatri visit took place below it. The program will be kept for 2026.

With Charan meaning "foot" and Sparsh meaning "to touch", they suggest "touching one's feet". To touch Kailash Parbat's feet is a tradition dating back thousands of years. “Charan Sparsh” is scientifically based. Humans release vibrations which touch their feet, which encourages the flow of energy, blessings, and happiness. One experiences an inner glow as a result of this exchange of energy., It gives one vigor, self-confidence and contentment. It is like receiving invisible amour after "Charan Sparsh.", which motivates and gives strength.

31 August 2026 (Monday) Day 09: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk. Today is very crucial day as we have to pass Dolma La or Dorma La Pass, which is 5636 meters above the sea level, the weather in unpredictable in Dolma La Pass with the risk of snowstorms some times. So, we need to try to start our journey morning as early as possible. On route we pass Lakes Ganesh Kund, Gauri Kund. Climb down the pass to Shapje Datok and onwards to Zuthulpuk monastery. In Zuthulpuk, stay overnight in a mud house.

GANESH KUND (SAROVAR): 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. 03 July 2026 (Tuesday) Day 10: 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 Kailash, is visible from Astapada. Ashtapad is located about 5km away from Darchen.

01 September 2026 (Wednesday) Day 11: We will take a road journey, typically by deluxe bus, through the high plateau of western Tibet to get to Saga bazaar. In reverse to the usual pilgrimage route, this is usually a long drive of approximately 490 kilometers and takes around 7–8 hours. Through towns like Praying and New Dongba, the journey follows the G219 National Highway, and offers views of the arid Tibetan landscape, rivers, and high-altitude plains.

02 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 12: 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.

03 September 2026 (Friday) Day 13: 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 final destination. Have to make ticket from Gonggar airport after 1:00 PM in local time.

Cost: Join basis / Private toKailash Toursur

Per Person USD 3,000 Double / Twin / triple room sharing basis
Per Person USD 3,500 Single Room Basis (Manasarovar, Dirapuk, Zuthulpuk is available Dormitory)
A vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided as part of the itinerary.

Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 400
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 190
(Prices subject to change if pony & porter prices increase or decrease, no sharing between each other)

Cost Includes

  • Arrival Gonggar airport, transfer to Lhasa & checking hotel
  • Drive to Shigatse, Saga & meet Nepali staff from overland
  • Saga-Kailash tour breakfast-lunch-dinner make by our staff
  • Lhasa, Shigatse - meals in local restaurant (full vegetarian)
  • After Saga meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) pure Vegetarian
  •  5-star hotel in Lhasa. Shigatse provide with bed, breakfast
  • Provides 4-star hotel in Saga – New Dongba and Darchen 
  • Tibetan guide -Nepali guide speak fluently English & Hindi
  • Cook who can preparing Indian dishes as your requirement
  • Cook helper, assistant guide for Mount Kailash tour /Yatra
  • Bus 16 – 27 seaters for whole group travel Mt. Kailash tour
  • If Yatri less 15 persons, providing fully air-condition mini bus
  • Support truck for carrying Kailash tour food and Nepali staff 
  • We have oxygen cylinder, mask- regulator emergency use
  • Providing duffel bag, day bag and complete tour certificate
  • Mt. Kailash travel permit & road permit includes in package
  • 1 Pandit in Manasarovar do Rudrabhishek & Hawan, Aarati
  • Medical MBBS Doctor with medicine, free cost for all Yatri
  • One massage Therapist with one minute 1 USD charge it   

Cost Excludes

  • Personal expenses Kailash Yatra / tour
  • Rescue evacuation expense if required
  • China Visa not include in Package
  • China Visa make in your home country 
  • Tips for Kailash staff, drives, guide
  • Any other additional cost for Yatra
  • Travel insurance from home country

We provide / includes for safety service

  • 1 Big oxygen bottle tanks in each bus surface with mask- regulator
  • 4 Poisk Russian oxygen tanks for Kailash Kora with Mask & Regulator
  • Blood pressure checking machine for team, every day check for Yatri
  • Oximeter-checking every day our Yarty’s oxygen label in your blood 
  • We proved altitude medicine Diamox Pills for Kailash circuit Tour
  • We provide 3 bottles of Mineral (1 letter) water per day for 1 Yatri
  • Gamo Bag (latitude Life Safe chamber bag) for attitude sickness 

Packing list for Kailash Yatra

  • Back pack for 3 / 4 days Kailash Parikrama / circuit
  • Enough warm clothing for Kailash Yatra / tour
  • Basic medicines (minor injuries or lifesaving kits)
  • Regular medicines that you have been prescribe
  • Toiletries kit (Shop, Shampoo, Toothpaste brush)
  • Water bottle / Thermos flask, hot water (2 litters)
  • Sport shoes good for walk, gloves, torch light
  • Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs), Sunglasses
  • Thermo cot undergarment, sun lotion, cold cream
  • (Shirt, pants which is easier to be while do Kora)
  • Rain coat or Umbrella, walking stick for 3 days 
  • Sweets, Zinger/garlic candies, dry fruits and etc

Fitness

  • Kindly consult your doctor and get yourself examined for Spiritual Kailash Manasarovar tour
  • As Holy mount Kailash & lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga meditation and other breathing exercises in order to make a successful holy tour

Insurance

  • Kindly get yourself a Travel medical insurance for this Kailash Manasarovar tour. Please make sure you cover yourself for emergency evacuation (helicopter), road transportation and hotel accommodation in the insurance.
  • Everybody we require make travel insurance from home country Yatri or tourist which must be includes Life insurance, accidental insurance, all treatment and evacuation for transfer by land surface or by Helicopter from Nepal Tibet boarder to Kathmandu. Inside of Tibet/ Kailash is not allowed helicopter service

Health Precaution

Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induce certain illness generally not encountered in the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. The best idea is to deliberately slow down all the activities and have the following suggestions in mind:

  • Relax-do not exert, be excited, make rest if needed
  • Reduce talk time with each other during the journey
  • Walk slowly – adopt one third of your speed and space.
  • Keep your load light.
  • Walk for 30 minutes and rest for 5 minutes
  • Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop; rest and relax.
  • Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.
  • Observe silence with smile.
  • Never go too high and too fast.
  • Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.
  • Chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts or put on the earphones and listen to your favorite music, Bhajans, chanting etc.
  • Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be over clothed than under protected. En-route avoids taking bath or drinking water from Lake Streams or rivers, as your system is not conditioned for this.
  • Protect yourself against dust and direct sunshine during the long stretches of driving. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.
  • The uneven ground, steep slope and slushy banks are full of potholes. Do not combine walking and sightseeing together.
  • Always listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the group.
  • On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of fluids is recommendable.

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund incase cancellation is received between 7 – 15 days before departure.
  • No refund in case cancellation is done after obtaining Kailash permit and Tibet visa.
  • A client shall make no claims to refund or re-adjustment in the event of interruption of journey after tour commencement.
  • Any changes in given itinerary requested by the client will be on chargeable basis.
  • Extra accommodation in Kathmandu over 2 nights for Helicopter and 3 nights for via Lhasa as per itinerary due to early arrival from home or Kailash, rescue charges, medical bills are all to be covered by Yatri.
  • If the trip is interrupted in case of Visa/ permit problem in Tibet, or due to any other reason, which is not in our control, all the expenses arising out of it shall be borne by the client.
  • During the Kailash Manasarovar tour, if any Yatri cancels the trip due to sickness or any other personal reasons, without completing the tour, there will be no refund.

Notice:

  • Safe & Thrilling Tour to Kailash and Manasarovar with highly professional escorts.
  • Our company Monterosa Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd never compromise with high quality service, if quality you will get cheaper price but then service quality will also go down. We have 33 years' record till now and zero casualties.
  • Our company is your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour dream holiday!!
  • Om Namo Shivaya! Jaya Bhole Nath!! Har Har Mahadev

Note: 3 nights in 3 places like Manasarovar Lake, first day of circuit - Dirapuk, and second day of circuit - Zuthulpuk with dormitory beds and basic toiletries only available. It is recommended that you avoid your Yatra if Yatri is unable to adjust this kind of services.

Om Namo Shivaya ! Jaya Bhole Nath !! Har Har Mahadev!!!

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