Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa – Ali

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. 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. 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. 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 ...

This is the first day of our journey outside of the Kathmandu valley. Today, we will travel by air early in the morning from Kathmandu to Lhasa. This flight passes over Mt. Everest, so we will get a magnificent view of the world’s tallest mountain and also the Trans Himalayan Range, especially if we get a window seat. As the flight schedule may be affected due to the weather conditions, we may need to stay 1-2 days more in the valley as long as a flight is not available.  Finally, afte...

Today too, we will travel by plane. We will take a morning flight to Ali Gunsa from Lhasa. Then, we will explore the region for the rest of the day. We will also go on short hikes to adjust to the weather and altitude. Highest elevation: 4,275m Overnight stay: Ali Gunsa Primary travel mode: Plane Approximate travel distance: 1,097km

Today, we have a long drive ahead. So, we will leave early in the morning. After reaching Lake Mansarovar, we will take part in rituals and holy baths by the lake and also enjoy the scenic view with a drive around the lake. Highest elevation: 4,620m Overnight stay: Lake Mansarovar Primary travel mode: Bus Approximate travel distance: 255km

Today, we will take part in various rituals at the Mansarovar lake early in the morning. After the rituals, we will drive towards the base of Mount Kailash–Darchen. On the way, we will visit attractions like the Chiu Gompa Monastery. Finally, after reaching Darchen, we will begin our preparations for the Kailash Parikrama. Highest elevation: 4,574m Overnight stay: Darchen Primary travel mode: Bus Approximate travel distance: 90km

We finally start the Kailash Parikrama on this day. We will travel clockwise through the following places to complete the parikrama. 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. Highest elevation: 4,860m Overnight ...

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. Highest elevation: 5,630m Overnight stay: Darchen or Zutul Puk Primary travel mod...

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. Highest elevation: 4,580km Overnight stay: Darchen Primary travel mode: Trek Approximate travel distance: 8km (Trek)

Today, we will begin our return journey with a drive from Darchen to Ali Gunsa. This is a very long drive. So, we will start early in the morning. Highest elevation: 4,620m Overnight stay: Ali Gunsa Primary travel mode: Drive Approximate travel distance: 345km

On this day, we return back to Lhasa with a morning flight from Ali Gunsa. Highest elevation: 4,580km Overnight stay: Lhasa Primary travel mode: Plane Approximate travel distance: 1,097km

This is the final day of the journey. We will transfer you to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for your departure, carrying the blessings of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar in your heart. Our Lhasa–Ali–Kailash package is ideal for those with limited time but a desire for a short but meaningful yatra. With top-class arrangements by our experienced professionals, we make your trip trouble-free, from the first flight to the Kailash Parikrama and till your departure. Although most part of the journey up un...