
Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa 2026 includes a 14- day journey from Lhasa to Shigatse, Saga, as well as the sacred Mount Kailash Yatra and Lake Mansarovar Yatra, along with the option of custom itineraries from Monterosa Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. The shortest Kailash Manasarovar itinerary is from Lhasa via any city of Mainland China. Take a Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa or a Kathmandu drive. Kailash devotees arriving at Lhasa's international airport will be welcomed and accompanied to Lhasa city, which is 62 kilometers away. Then, you will drive to Shigatse, Saga, Kailash Manasarovar, make 4 days of kora, and then return to Saga, Kerung, and Kathmandu.
Mount Kailash Parbat 6714 meters high, was a popular destination for Buddhist, Jain, and Bonpo religious founders in ancient times. This peak is revered by Hindus and Buddhists all over the world, while Jain believes their first saint acquired liberation here, and Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati are believed to have occupied Mount Kailash. Buddhists make the journey to spread peace and attain enlightenment, while Hindus travel to Kailash to seek salvation. We operate every year a Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa5 that you can join with us.
In Vajrayana Buddhism, Kangri is the home of the Demchok, who represents supreme bliss. Tibetans call Manasarovar Lake Mapam Yumtso, which lies just beside Mount Kailash. In Sanskrit, "Manas" means mind or consciousness, and "Sarovar" means lake, so it is called the Lake of Consciousness. It is considered by Hindus to be the bathing lake of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and the Circumambulation Lake purges the soul of sins and the body of illnesses. The Buddhists also believe that Mapam Yumtso is the place where Buddha's mother Maya gave birth to him in Lake Anavatapta.
Sacred Sites: Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Shikhas and Bonpo as well as Lake Manasarovar consider it sacred.
Physical Moderate Challenge: A Yatra is certainly a moderately challenging journey, requiring travelers to demonstrate physical, mental and spiritual endurance. On foot or by pony, Kailash's Kora stretches 53 kilometers (33 miles), while surfaced roads cover 15 kilometers.
Eligibility: Pilgrims 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. (Indian passports are not accepted)
Best Time to Visit: From May to September is the best time to hold yatras, when temperatures are mild and not too cold, making them safer and more comfortable.
Watch Kailash Tour VideoMonterosa Treks & Expedition makes Kailash tour from Lhasa to Lhasa is very pleasant and smooth Yatra in Nepal every year. You are welcome to join us for this trip and benefit from our best services. Please accept my warmest welcome.
Professional Staff: Our company organizes the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year under the leadership of professional guides, cooks and team leaders. Leaders, cooks, and guides who are experienced can conduct pilgrimages to Holy Kailash Manasarovar. We look forward to having you aboard the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Monterosa Treks and Expeditions Private Limited.
Accommodations for the Kailash Yatra in 2026: Our hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse are the only places for us to have breakfast during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. The Shangri-La Hotel and the Marriott San Regis Lhasa Resort are two hotels in Lhasa. In Shigatse, Gesar Hotel is a 5-star establishment, while 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: In Lhasa and Shigatse Tibet, we can only have breakfast in our hotels during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. We will serve Nepalese restaurant buffets for lunch and dinner as well as Alakat Nepalese and Indian meals. Alakat Nepalese and Indian food will be served for lunch and dinner, along with Nepalese restaurant buffets.
We can schedule your preferred date if the dates don't work with your travel plans, but we must have a minimum of 20 participants. If fewer than 20, you must take part in the fixed departure.
Medical Doctor: An excursion to Kailash Manasarovar with Monterosa Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd includes a physician Doctor and medicine. A physician and medicine are included in an excursion to Kailash Manasarovar. While traveling from Saga or before Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, doctors usually check blood pressure and oxygen levels. As part of the group, Kailash Kora and Kailash Yatri will be joined by a doctor from Kathmandu. A sufficient supply of oxygen tanks and mask regulators will be provided for the trip to Kailash Manasarovar. Additionally, there is an oxygen tank located underneath the bus, in addition to the oxygen tank on its surface and the mask regulator inside. In 2024 AD, the Kailash circle started providing doctors to its members, and 95% of them remain healthy today. All your lifetime dreams and accomplishments will come true during your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Rudrabhishek and Rudra Hawan at Manasarovar: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra includes a religious ceremony known as Rudrabhishek (True Blessing) and Rudra Hawan. It is customary to hold celebrations on the full moon day (Purnima day), either in the evening or in the morning of the next day. It is an auspicious day on both days. This ritual is performed in Nepal to invoke Shiva's blessings, purify participants from sin, and promote spiritual prosperity and well-being.
A Spiritual Rituals: It is possible to sanctify Shiva Lingas by pouring milk, honey, and water over their surface and chanting mantras over them. It is also possible to bathe the Shiva Linga in holy substances (Rudrabhishek) and burn it with ghee, grains, and herbs.
Rudra Hawan(Homa): By placing grains, ghee, and herbs inside a sacred fire, fire rituals symbolize the purification and illumination of the soul.
Purpose: The rituals cleanse participants of their sins, remove obstacles, and bring them health, prosperity, success, and spiritual peace. Good luck comes with them, along with good health, prosperity, success, and spiritual peace.
Timing: A full moon night is considered auspicious, so these ceremonies are usually held in the afternoon, evening, or early the next morning.
Performers: During the Kailash Yatra, pilgrims perform rituals under the guidance of Nepalese Brahman Pandits.
Other rituals: Tirth Saradha can be performed privately by a pandit for those who have lost their parents, siblings, family members, or relatives. Location of the meeting: You will be welcomed at Gonggar International Airport in Lhasa, Tibet and taken to your hotel by our staff.
If Charan Sparsh opens in 2026, follow this itinerary
17 Sept. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Gonggar Tibet and drive to Lhasa
18 Sept. 2026 Day 02: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
19 Sept. 2026 Day 03: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m. – Hotel
20 Sept. 2026 Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m., hotel
21 Sept. 2026 Day 05: Drive Saga to New Dongba & overnight
22 Sept. 2026 Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar, drive to Darchen
23 Sept. 2026 Day 07: Drive Yam Dwar, start walk to Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 08: Climb to Charan Sparsh, back Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 09: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
26 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Drive to Manasarovar, start Hindu Ritual
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
27 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Drive to Prying, Dongba and Saga City
28 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Drive from Saga to Shigatse, overnight.
29 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive Shigatse to Gonggar airport Tibet
Fly internation back to home from Gonggar airport Lhasa Tibet
If Charan Sparsh is not open 2026, follow this itinerary
17 Sept. 2026 Day 01: Arrival Gonggar airport, drive to Lhasa
18 Sept. 2026 Day 02: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
19 Sept. 2026 Day 03: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m. – hotel
20 Sept. 2026 Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m., hotel
21 Sept. 2026 Day 05: Drive Saga to New Dongba & overnight
22 Sept. 2026 Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar, drive to Darchen
23 Sept. 2026 Day 07: Drive Yam Dwar, start walk to Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 08: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
25 Sept. 2026 Day 09: 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 10: Drive to Mansarovar, start Hindu Ritual
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
27 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Drive to Prying, Dongba and Saga City
28 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Drive from Saga to Shigatse, overnight
29 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Drive Shigatse to Gonggar airport and
final departure for your destination or back to home
24 September 2026 Day 12: First priority is to see Charan Sparsh and touch Kailash. Currently, it is closed, but may reopen in 2026. If not, let's explore other options.
25 September 2026 Day 12: Explore the South Face of Mount Kailash and Nandi Parvat (Nandi Mountain) as the face of the bull. Astapada is an optional excursion.
17 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 01: Arrival Gonggar airport in Tibet. 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 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 & 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 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.
20 September 2026 (Sunday) 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. Reach Saga, check hotel and Overnight Saga.
Watch Kailash Tour VideoTeam Leader, guides staff and food: A Kailash Manasarovar Yatra or tour is taken from Kathmandu via Lhasa route with Nepali team leaders or guides, or if the tour starts from Lhasa - Kailash - Lhasa directly from mainland China. Kailash Yatri will be welcomed at Gonggar airport and taken to Lhasa city by our staff before landing. Every day, Nepali restaurants will serve delicious vegetarian meals in Lhasa and 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 onward
21 September 2026 (Monday) 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 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 Tuesday 2026 (Tuesday) Day 06: 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: 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.
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, house the Khojarnath temple. On a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Lakshmana spent a night here during the Treta Yuga. An idol each of Lord Rama, Sita Mata and Lakshmana is located in the Khojarnath temple, built in the seventh century. A round trip of 170 kilometers takes approximately 4 hours by Jeep from Manasarovar Lake. The temple is located in China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
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 07: 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: In some cultures, Yam Dwar represents a spiritual gateway where worldly concerns become spiritual concerns. Yam Dwar means "Gateway of the God of Death" and is where the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash begins." 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.
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: Walking Parikrama begins on Yam Dewar's first day when he travels approximately 12 kilometers (8 miles) from Yam Dwar to Dirapuk. Pilgrims ascend Dirapuk, offering stunning views of Mount Kailash's north face, West face often assisted by horses, symbolizing a spiritual journey. In the Kailash circle, Dirapuk is a sacred holy place located at the foot of Mount Kailash's north face, where pilgrims overnight. Located at 4900 meters (16665 feet), this is the highest resting point on the circuit and a spiritual center for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bonpo. Kailash is a sacred peak in the Kailash range of Tibet Autonomous Region, China, considered the abode of Hindu deity Mahadeva and the world's holy center. Some pilgrims perform Pradkshina (circumambulations) around the mountain to seek spiritual liberation, while others visit the Holy Lake Manasarovar nearby 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.
The Charan Sparsh / Touch Kailash is currently closed. If it opens in May 2026, pilgrims will walk for 4 hours (5km) from Dirapuk to touch Mount Kailash's feet. As pilgrims touch the base of Kailash Mountain, they feel blessed by Lord Shiva. They offer Pooja and seek Lord Shiva's blessing. On the way back, it takes around one and a half hours to two hours, and it is a day trip from Dirapuk. In August of 2024, Charan Sparsh and touching Kailash are prohibited. Consequently, the accident and Yatri visit took place below Charan Sparsh. The program will be kept for 2026.
The word "Charan" means "feet" and the word "Sparsh" means "to touch". The two words together mean "to touch one's feet". Throughout history, it has been a tradition to touch the feet of Kailash Parbat. "Charan Sparsh" has a scientific basis. By releasing vibrations, the human body encourages the flow of energy, blessings, happiness, and success. A sense of vigor, self-confidence, and contentment results from this exchange of energy. Invisible amour, the blessings received after "Charan Sparsh" motivate and give strength to the soul.
24 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 08: 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 09: 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 10: 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.
Mud house or guest house in Manasarovar: There is a guest house or mud house available for Kailash Manasarovar Yatri staying overnight at the Chiu monastery below. Tibetan Buddhist monastery Chiu Gompa is situated atop a steep, rocky cliff overlooking Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet. It is a popular stop on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and houses an ancient meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and Kailash and Manasarovar Lakes.
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 11: Drive to Dongba, Prayang and finally arrive Saga Bazaar. Overnight stay in Saga Bazaar
28 September 2026 (Monday) 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.
29 September 2026 (Tuesday) 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 your final destination.
ur 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)
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:
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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