Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Kerung

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    • Starting Point: Tribhuvan International Airport
    • Major Stops: Kathmandu → Syabrubesi → Kerung (China border) → Saga → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen (base of Mount Kailash- Derapuk – zutulphuk – saga -Kerung- Kathmandu )
    • Duration: 13-15 days
    • Travel Modes: By Road.
    • Accommodation :Hotel/lodges
    • Grade: Challenging
    • Meals: Included 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners, and 15 Breakfasts (Full-board meals)
    • Transport : From Tribhuvan International Airport and Hotel in Kathmandu
    • Travel Modes: ByCar / Jeep /Van / Hiace/ Coaster
    • Total Distance Covered : 1400 kilometers
    • Distance of Trek : 52 kilometers
    • Ending Point: Tribhuvan International Airport

    Experience the divine Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Kerung. Join Marvelous Holiday for an unforgettable pilgrimage filled with stunning views and cultural insights.

    This is only an estimate and can be customized based on you, your group and your interests. Our team of professionals will help you plan the perfect itinerary based on your requirements.

    Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

    • Highest elevation: 1,460m
    • Overnight stay: Kathmandu
    • Primary travel mode: Bus

    There are 4 prep days in Kathmandu as you are required to arrive here 4 days prior to the start of the journey. On the very first day of the journey, we will welcome you in Kathmandu–the capital city of Nepal. You are required to submit your passport to our agents so that we can apply for your Tibet visa.

    After some rest, we gather all of our travelers for an orientation about the details of the journey.

    Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley

    • Highest elevation: 1,460m
    • Overnight stay: Kathmandu
    • Primary travel mode: Bus

    Today we will be seeing some beauties of Nepal. We will visit popular tourist attractions of Nepal such as: Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath(Monkey temple), Bouddhanath stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. 

    We organize a puja in Pashupatinath before starting the yatra to pray for a safe, comfortable and a successful yatra.

    Day 3: Sightseeing near Kathmandu valley

    • Highest elevation: 1,460m
    • Overnight stay: Kathmandu
    • Primary travel mode: Bus

    We have more sightseeing today and we will be going out of the valley. We will visit some more tourist attractions near Kathmandu valley which are located in Patan and Bhaktapur.

    Day 4: Final preparation for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

    • Highest elevation: 1,460m
    • Overnight stay: Kathmandu
    • Primary travel mode: Bus

    This is the final preparation day in the Kathmandu valley before we start our journey. If all travellers’ visas arrive on Day 3, we will begin our journey on this day with a drive to Syabrubesi. However, if someone’s visa has not yet arrived, we will start the next day.

    Additionally, our professionals at Marvel Travel and Tours thoroughly check all the logistics and the required equipment and help you buy them if not done so already.

    (*This itinerary is prepared by supposing we begin our drive to Syabrubesi on Day 5.)

    Day 5: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

    • Highest elevation: 2,380m
    • Overnight stay: Syabrubesi
    • Primary travel mode: Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 120km

    We will finally start our journey to the great Kailash today. Be prepared for a long bus trip as we will travel on a bus for approximately 7-8 hours on this day. 

    We will also enjoy lunch at a hotel by the Trishuli riverside, enjoying the beautiful eye-catching view. After a fulfilling lunch, we will reach Ghatte Khola where the Nepal immigration office is located. The officers will check for our documents after which we will finally reach Syabrubesi–a beautiful village in the Langtang region.

    Day 6: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kerung

    • Highest elevation: 2,900m
    • Overnight stay: Kerung
    • Primary travel mode: Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 25km

    Unlike the last day, today, we will enjoy a short, restful drive from Syabrubesi to Kerung. After crossing to China through the Rasuwagadhi border, the Chinese Immigration officers will check our documents just at the border. Then, we reach Kerung (also known as Gyirong) after only a short drive. We will stay at a comfortable and fully facilitated hotel in Kerung.

    Furthermore, we will go on short hikes to higher altitudes like Mirarepa cave. This is to adjust to the altitude and climate of the region. Additionally, logistical preparations like buying a Chinese SIM, currency exchange and buying any required equipment that may have been left before is done here in Kerung.

    In the evening, we will go to the Bhrikuti temple and enjoy a fun time by singing, dancing and indulging in the cultural experience with the locals and our companions.

    Day 7: Drive to Saga (4,640 m)

    • Highest elevation: 4,700-5000m
    • Overnight stay: Saga
    • Primary mode of travel: Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 230km

    On this day, we again have a long drive of approximately 6-7 hours awaiting us. After the morning meal, we will start our journey today with a drive from Kerung.

    While enjoying the breathtaking view through the windows, we can see the scenery transitioning to the Tibetan plateau. This shows that the region has begun to change.

    Day 8: Drive to Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m)

    • Highest elevation: 4,574m
    • Overnight stay: Darchen or Lake Mansarovar
    • Primary travel mode: Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 450km

    This day is again a long journey. So, we start early at 5am sharp. You need to be prepared for a trip of about 8 hours.

    Though long, the travel feels short as we enjoy the never-ending mountain views. We will also savour a riverside lunch with magnificent and wide mountain views.

    If we rest in between (for example, 1 hour rest after a 4 hour drive), then we will start Kora the next day. Else, we will transfer to an eco-bus and travel to the starting point of Kora, which is Darchen and enjoy the highest freshwater lake–Lake Mansarovar.

    Day 9: Drive from Darchen to Mansarovar for rituals and back(4,575 m)

    • Highest elevation: 4,574m
    • Overnight stay: Darchen
    • Primary travel mode: Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 90km

    First thing in the morning, we will perform holy rituals at the Mansarovar lake. Then, after enjoying our time at the lake, we will drive back towards the base of the Kailash Parikrama–Darchen.

    On the way, we will visit the Chiu Gompa monastery which is a hidden gem near Darchen with a magnificent view of the Mansarovar Lake. From the Chiu Gompa monastery, we finally reach Darchen and begin preparation for the Kailash Parikrama.

    Day 10: Darchen → Dira puk

    • Highest elevation: 4,860m
    • Overnight stay: Dira Puk
    • Primary mode of travel: Bus and Trek
    • Approximate travel distance: 8km (Bus), 7km (Trek)

    This is the first day of the Kailash Parikrama, also known as Kora. We begin this day with a drive from DARCHEN to YAMADWAR. The Parikrama starts from here. Pilgrims can opt out of this step. If they opt out from the kora, they are taken back to Darchen. The others carry on with the kora with a trek from YAMADWAR to DIRA PUK.

    Day 11: Dira Puk → Zutul Puk

    • Highest elevation: 5,630m
    • Overnight stay: Darchen or Zutul Puk
    • Primary travel mode: Trek
    • Approximate travel distance: 22km

    This is the second and the most challenging day of the Kailash Parikrama. On this day, we will continue on with the kora with a trek starting at 4am. During this trek we will cross the DOLMA LA (5,630 m) border and descend to ZUTUL PUK(4,700 m).

    If we reach ZUTUL PUK by 2-3pm, we will continue our journey to DARCHEN without halt. Else, if we reach ZUTUL PUK later than 3-4 pm, we will stay the night at ZUTUL PUK.

    Day 12: Zutul Puk → Darchen → Saga

    • Highest elevation: 4,580km
    • Overnight stay: Saga
    • Primary travel mode: Trek and Bus
    • Approximate travel distance: 8km (Trek), 520km(Bus)

    This is the final day of the Kailash Parikrama. This day’s trek is an easy one through red and gold cliffs. If we stay in ZUTUL PUK the previous day, we will continue our journey at 7am with a trek back to DARCHEN. This marks the end of the Kailash Parikrama. 

    After reaching DARCHEN, we will indulge in local cuisine for lunch. After lunch, we will finally reach SAGA with a drive from DARCHEN.

    Day 13: Drive back to Kerung city

    We have almost reached the end of our journey. On this day, we will go back to Kerung city with a drive from Saga.

    Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu

    From Kerung city, we will move towards Nepal through Rasuwagadhi, where the immigration officers from China will check our documents. Likewise, the Nepali immigration officers will check our documents at Ghatte Khola. Finally, we will reach Kathmandu by the evening.

    Day 15: Departure to home

    This is the final day of our journey. We will drop you at the airport or your required destination (if inside the valley). We also hope to walk together with you again on your next journey.

    Permits Required

    1. Chinese Group Visa (processed in Kathmandu)
    2. Tibet Travel Permit
    3. Alien Travel Permit for restricted Tibetan zones.

    Our Kathmandu→Kerung→Kailash package is perfect for pilgrims seeking a balanced experience of convenience and spiritual immersion. All logistics; permits, vehicles, guides and accommodations, are taken care of by our highly experienced professionals so you can fully focus on your journey.