Kathmandu Lhasa Ali Kailash Tour 2026

Short Itinerary

17 Sept. 2026 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu before 9:00 AM
Collect passport, apply visa, Afternoon 3:00 will be Kailash
Manasarovar briefing and evening Aarati in Pashupatinath
18 Sept. 2026 Day 02: Sights Saga, Doleshwor, Boudhanath
19 Sept. 2026 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati, sights in
Guhyeshwari Sakti pith & Jal Narayan in Budhanilkantha, hotel
20 Sept. 2026 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar airport & drive to Lhasa
21 Sept. 2026 Day 05: Sights in Lhasa includes Potala Palace
22 Sept. 2026 Day 06: Drive to airport fly Ali, drive to Darchen
23 Sept. 2026 Day 07: Drive to Yam Dwar, start walk Dirapuk
24 Sept. 2026 Day 08: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
25 Sept. 2026 Day 09: Trek to Chongdo and drive to Darchen
Check in hotel, afternoon visit Astapada and back to hotel, stay
26 Sept. 2026 Day 10: Morning drive to Manasarovar Lake and
Start Hindu ritual Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati in evening time
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
27 Sept. 2026 Day 11: Early morning, drive to Ali Airport, fly to
Lhasa airport, drive to Lhasa city for overnight say 5-star hotel
28 Sept. 2026 Day 12: Drive to airport flight back to Kathmandu
29 Sept. 2026 Day 13: Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure

Detail Itinerary

17 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 01: Monterosa Treks and Expedition staff will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to your hotel. It is important for every Yatri to reach Kathmandu 8:00 PM or before. In Kathmandu, we collect the original passport and apply for the Tibet visa at the Chinese embassy. Kailash Manasarovar tour briefing will take place at 2:30 PM in the afternoon. Diamox medicine and a bag will be provided. Aarati Darshan in Pashupatinath as well as Aarati holy dance on the banks of Bagmati river in front of Pashupatinath temple in the evening. We return to the hotel and have a vegetarian buffet dinner.

18 September 2026 (Friday) Day 02: Kathmandu valley holy sightseeing as follows; Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the tallest Shiva temple in Nepal. In Bali, Indonesia, it is second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue. Located about 20 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the Kailash Nath Shiva statue is located in Sanga, Nepal. Copper, zinc, cement, and steel were used in the construction of the statue, which stands 144 feet / 44 meters tall. Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwar): To all Shiva devotees, a trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwar Mahadev and Pashupatinath temples. Doleshwar Mahadev was officially declared head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatras, on Aug. 22, 2009. In 2013, after the devastating flood struck Kedarnath's temple, located in Uttarakhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were conducted at Doleshwar Temple. Kedarnath Temple's head priest requested regular prayers to be held at Doleshwar Mahadev Temple instead of the Kedarnath Temple.

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Buddhist Temple in Bouddha: In the 5th century, Boudhanath stupa was built with the wisdom eyes of Gautama Buddha for four cardinal directions, making it the second largest stupa in the world. The Buddha is an important pilgrimage site for Tibetans because of its immense stupa. Prayers and seminars are held nearby at monasteries and schools. Devotees stroll around the white dome and visit the monasteries and schools nearby. There is no doubt that the Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline. Over 50 gompas (Tibetan convents) have been built around Buddha as a result of the influx of Tibetan refugees. UNESCO has listed Boudhanath Stupa as a World Heritage Site since 1979. This is where Kathmandu Valley is credited with its glory.

Visit Guhjeswari / Temple of Guhyeshori Shakti Pith. She is the mother of all the Astha Matrilas (Eight Mother Goddesses). In Hinduism and Buddhism, she is worshipped equally. According to the Hindu legend Pauranik Katha. In response to an insult from her husband Shiva, Shiva's first consort SATI DEVI fell into YAGYAAKUND (A religious fire ceremony). Shiva retrieved her, fire burned his corpse senseless by grief, and flew to and from Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. It is believed that SATI DEVI's body is scattered throughout 51 Shakti Piths. Her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some say her anus fell to this place, which we call Guhyeshori. Additionally, she protects the deities of the Kathmandu valley. We return to the hotel for a vegetarian buffet lunch.

19 September 2026 (Saturday) Day 03: On the morning of Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, and Aarati, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pashupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration. Brahmin 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', derives from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri, and Rudhiryoge Metal. People on this Earth suffer from pain, violence, greed, and we pray to God Shiva so that he grants them justice, good health, prosperity, peace and salvation. Rudri's mission is to ensure a peaceful world. The pilgrims' first stop during the Kailash tour is Pashupatinath and its worship. The practice of worshiping Lord Pashupatinath and performing Aarati is believed to grant devotees all kinds of good merits. Kailash Tours are considered complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. One of the most important pilgrimage sites is Kailash Manasarovar.

Despite having too many Jyothirlinga and Shiva temples, Kailash is a pilgrimage destination. Humans are superior to souls in this Universe, sages are superior to humans, gods are superior to gods, and Lord Shiva is even superior to gods, Kailash is where the supreme Lord Shiva dwells. Hence, every pilgrimage is incomplete without the Kailash Pilgrimage. Doing Rudra (Shiva's idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath is a popular religious tradition to wish for a successful Kailash Tour. Bhatta pujari performs Panchamrit Pooja in Pashupatinath temple every day between 9:30 AM and 11 AM after Rudra Abhishek. The temple has an offering available, but it is a payable Pooja that includes a Pooja Thali, milk, Rudrashes mala, flower garland, and a lamp. By offering Panchamrit Pooja to Lord Pashupatinath, the devotee fulfills all the desired wishes for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. After receiving Prasad and Rudrashes mala, the ceremony ends. Hindu devotees are the only ones who may perform this, Pooja. The main gates are not open to other religions.

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Budhanilkantha: The Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan) Vishnu Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is an open-air Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, around 2:00 PM in the afternoon. At the northern end of the Kathmandu valley, Budhanilkantha Temple is located below Shivapuri Hill and is recognized by its large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. In Budhanilkantha, a sleeping Vishnu floats on a bed of snakes in a large pool of water depicting the cosmic ocean, like a giant astronaut. The peculiar name refers to two legends attached to the statue, one of which states that a farmer found the long-lost statue while plowing his field, and another stating that Vishnu sacrificed himself by drinking the poison of the cosmic ocean, which turned his throat blue.

20 September 2026 (Sunday) Day 04: In the morning, we take a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gonggar Airport in Tibet. The drive from Gonggar Airport to Lhasa city is 62 km., Overnight in a hotel

21 September 2026 (Monday) Day 05: A full day of guided sightseeing in Lhasa, including the Potala Place and the local market Bharkhor. The city of Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains and steeped in history and culture. The city is a major center for Tibetan Buddhism and a hub for Tibetan culture and religion. Its abundant sunshine makes it known as the "City of Sunshine" Lhasa is a unique combination of ancient traditions and stunning natural beauty that makes it an ideal destination for travelers of all ages.

22 September 2026 (Tuesday) Day 06: We fly from Gonggar Airport to Ali Gunsa Airport (4500m.). Then we drive for 3 hours to Darchen, covering a distance of 300KM. This high-altitude commercial airport is located in the Ngari Prefecture of Tibet, China, and is known as Ali Gunsa airport. Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are accessible from this place, which is important for travelers. Located at a high altitude of 4,274 meters or 14,022 feet, the airport is known for its high altitude. Located in the Ngari Tibet Autonomous Region, Ali Kunsha Airport serves the town of Shiquanhe as a military and civil airport. A small town in western Tibet, Darchen serves as a gateway for pilgrims and trekkers visiting Mount Kailash as well as the circle / Pradakshina. Aside from its geographic significance, Darche has a great deal of historical significance. A spiritual center where people of various faiths (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon Po) converge, drawn to the revered Mount Kailash. Those who do the 53-kilometer (32-mile) Kora circuit around the mountain rely on the village for essential service.

23 September 2026 (Wednesday) Day 07: Morning after breakfast and drive to Serlung Gompa, walk for 10 minutes to Astapad and Darshan Kailash South Face and Nandi Parvat very closed. There is a Buddhist monastery called Serlung Gompa and hill called Astapad is revered by both Jains and Buddhists as a sacred site. "The mountain hills of the eight steps" is also known as Astapad. The nearby sacred site of Astapad is located at the foot of South face of Mount Kailash, in a mountain amphitheater. According to Jain mythology, Astapad is the place where the first Jain Tirthankara attained nirvana. You can view Mount Kailash's south face as well as Nandi Parvat from Astapad, a mountain amphitheater at the base of Mount Kailash. Additionally, Nandi Parvat, which lies near Mount Kailash, is visible from Astapad. Astapad is located about 5 kilometers away from Darchen.

24 September 2026 (Thursday) Day 08: From Darchen, drive to Yam Dwar (4860m.), and walk to Dirapuk (4860m.) where the Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation) begins. The distance between Yam Dwar and Dirapuk is 12 kilometers. There is a total distance of 53km in Kailash Parikrama, and we can choose between walking or riding a pony or horse for 38 kilometers after reaching Yam Dwar. To cover the remaining distance, a blue bus that is environmentally friendly will be used.

25 September 2026 (Friday) Day 09: The best place to view Kailash Parvat is in Dirapuk, which is just 5 km away from Kailash North Face. Everyone reaches here on foot or by pony riding, feeling like they have reached a haven. Charan and touch Kailash is now closed by Tibet Authority. Since we need to walk 22 kilometers from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk today, this will be the longest walking. day. From Dirapuk, we climb to Shivasthal, Ganesh Kund, and finally Dolma La Pass (5636m.), the highest point of our journey. There are 7- 8 hours of walking between Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. After Dolma La pass, walking down to Shapje Datok and following the Lham Chu River to Zuthulpuk, we'll arrive at Zuthulpuk, checking and overnight stay here.

26 September 2026 (Saturday) Day 10: Morning Walk to Chongdo and drive to Darchen, we collect all bags before Kailash kora, deposited drive to Manasarovar Kora (Pradakshina) 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.
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake.

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27 September 2026 (Sunday) Day 11: An early morning drive of approximately 300 km is necessary to reach Ngari Gunsa Airport (Ali Airport) from Lake Mansarovar. From the lake, you would typically drive northwest across the Tibetan plateau for about four hours. Having said that, it is crucial to understand that this is a high-altitude, rugged route that requires planning and should not be taken lightly. We fly from Ali Airport to Gonggar airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa city, where we spend the night.

28 September 2026 (Monday) Day 12: Drive to Gonggar airport and fly to Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan international airport, transfer to hotel, check in and afternoon free.

29 September 2026 (Tuesday) Day 13: Kailash Manasarovar tour comes to an end on this last day. We will bid our dear guest's farewell. After that, you will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your return flight back home or to another destination.