15 Days Kailash Mansarovar Trip Via Lhasa by Road

Duration: 15 Days

Tour Short Description

Embark on a spiritual odyssey to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, two of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religions. Our 15-day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road via Lhasa offers an immersive experience, taking you through breathtaking landscapes and ancient Tibetan cultures.

Tour highlight

Kathmandu: Explore the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu, visiting ancient temples and shrines.
Lhasa: Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Tibet, exploring the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
Shigatse: Discover the second-largest city in Tibet and visit the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Saga: Begin your journey to Mount Kailash, passing through stunning landscapes and traditional Tibetan villages.
Lake Manasarovar: Experience the sacred waters of Lake Manasarovar, believed to purify the soul.
Mount Kailash Kora: Embark on a challenging but rewarding circumambulation of Mount Kailash, one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism.
Return to Kathmandu: Conclude your pilgrimage with a final day in Kathmandu, reflecting on your spiritual journey.

Iternary

Kathmandu (1300m)

Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our officer with warm welcome by Rudrakshya mala in the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest day at relax and free.

Kathmandu

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple & Budhanilkantha Temple. Afternoon free for your trip preparation. Tour briefing in the Hotel meeting hall at evening along with down jacket distribution

Lhasa (3650m)

After early breakfast, By 08.00 am transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Lhasa (3650m). Receive by guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Lhasa (70 km / 1 hr drive). Rest and relax.

Lhasa

Today rest day in Lhasa for acclimatization and sightseeing. After breakfast, visit around Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple. (Note: if anybody wish to visit inside monuments need to pay entry fees directly)

Shigatse (3950m)

After breakfast, we set off our journey towards Shigatse (3950 m) by Bus (250 km / 3 hrs). Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet. Check into hotel and lunch at decent Indian restaurant. Then, you can visit Tashilhunpo Monasteryand around market.

Saga (4400m)

After breakfast, drive to Saga (4400m / 450 km / 7 hrs). The journey is scenic view with high passes, nomad villages, small towns or villages, lake view etc. Here you will meet our Nepali Sherpa Team in Saga who will assist us for our onward journey including Kitchen service. Dinner prepare by our team will be serve at hotel in Saga.

Chiu Gompa /Mansarovar (4600m)

Drive, Saga to Chiu Gompa (4600m) via Mayum-La High Pass & driving around Lake Manasarovar – 9 hrs / 510 km. Hot pack lunch on the way and dinner at guesthouse in Chiugompa.

Darchen (4700m)

Morning, holy bath & puja in Lake Manasarovar & after lunch drive to Darchen (4700m) – 1 hr / 40 km. You can stroll around market in Darchen for acclimatization and shopping of any useful things for Kailash Kora or for Souvenir.

Yama Dwar / Diraphuk (4950m)

After breakfast, get pack lunch then drive to Yama Dwar (8 km / 30 min), do darshan of closest view of Mt. Kailash (south face) & then start trekking to Diraphuk (4950m) – 5-6 hrs / 14 km. Those who are not going for kora will stay back in hotel at Darchen.

Dolma-la / Zuthulphuk (4850m)

Saga

Shigatse

Back journey, drive to Shigatse from Saga – 450 km / 7 hrs.

Lhasa

After Breakfast Drive to Shigatse by journey. 250 km / 3 hrs. Evening reach Lhasa and overnight stay at hotel.

Kathmandu

After breakfast, transfer to the Gonggar airport in Lhasa (70 km / 1 hour) and fly back to Kathmandu (1.15 hrs flight time). Receive by our tour officer and check into hotel. Rest day at relaxation.

Hometown

Inclusion/Exclusion

What is included in the trip

Hotel in Kathmandu (5 star standard) on twin/triple sharing with all vegetarian meals
Hotel in Lhasa (4 star) & Shigatse (3 star) on twin/triple sharing with breakfast
Lunch & Dinner (vegetarian) in decent restaurant outside Hotel during Lhasa & Shigatse stay
Standard hotel (triple/four bed room) in Saga & Darchen with attached bathroom
Guesthouse (dormitory room) in Chiugompa & in trekking region
Indian vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) from Saga – Kailash – Saga in our own kitchen
Airport transfers in Kathmandu & in Lhasa
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu & in Tibet as per itinerary
All Tibet travel permits for Lhasa, Shigatse & Kailash Manasarovar
Tibet group visa
Transportation in Tibet by Luxury Bus
Train ticket on soft seat class from Lhasa to Shigatse & return
Tour around Lake Manasarovar on vehicle
English speaking Tibetan guide
One Nepali Tour Leader for whole trip
Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal)
All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments in Kailash region
Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama to carry foods and kitchen equipment
Oxygen for emergency use / Medical First Aid kit
Free Gifts – Duffle Bag, Backpack Bag & Passport Pouch
Complimentary use of Down Jacket (returnable after tour finished)

What is not included in the trip

International air ticket to Kathmandu & return from your home town
Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu flight ticket
Monuments entry fee for sightseeing in Lhasa or Shigatse
Nepal entry visa fee for NRIs
Riding personal horse & hiring porter during the Parikrama
Your travel insurance
Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
Personal expenses & Bottled drinks
Asthapad Darshan (Govt. prohibited this trip if permitted can be arrange, payable for any charges apply)
Tips for Tour leader, Tibetan guide, Sherpa staffs & drivers
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash trip
- Extra accommodation charge in Lhasa, Shigatse & in any places of Kailash region due to any reason like sickness, rescue besides tour itinerary
Any additional cost due to natural calamity, emergency evacuation or unforeseen circumstances

Registration Process

Fill up Kailash Yatra 2024 Booking Form, scan colored image of your passport
Send the soft copy of Booking form & passport at info@traveldukaan.in
Transfer booking amount to Traveldukaan account & share transaction details on info@traveldukaan.in
Pay the rest of the amount 1 month before Yatra date.

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Top Places to Visit near Kailash Manasarvoar Yatra

Mount Kailash

Shiva’s second home Adi Kailash is approx. 60 KMs before to Mt Kailash & falls in Indian territory. Mt. Adi Kailash is the place where Shiva meditated, halted for 1st night while going for his marriage & Ravana got boon of 10 heads.

Lake Mansarovar

Om Mountain in Pithauragarh of Uttrakhand is probably among rare mountains which fall in 3 countries. Adorned with Shiva’s sign of ॐ on top of it, this is the only mountain could be found among total 8 which exists similarly on the planet. This strange creature of universe is at 3 countries border of India, Nepal & Tibet. But its boon of Shiva that ॐ is visible from India side only.

Gauri Kund

The ‘Lake of Compassion’ accompanied with a plethora of bygone tales which is also known as the location where Goddess Parvati acquired back Lord Ganesha- the Gauri Kund is amongst the most winsome lakes all across the globe

Ashtapad

This mysterious temple is mainly dedicated to God Shiva & also called Cave Temple. It exists under the ground & discovered in Treta Yug. In Dwapar Yug, Pandavas also discovered it again. This natural rock temples have almost every deity in it & is believed to be replica of ancient pilgrimage places.

Yam Dwar

Famous Neem Karori Baba is believed as an incarnation of Shri Hanuman. Since Hanuman ji was blessed with the boon of never dying, it’s believed that Neem Karori Baba is also present there in some form of energy. That’s the reason that millions of devotees visit to this place to get blessed with solutions to the problems they are facing.

Rakshastal

Chitai Golu Mandir is a unique kind of temple which is famous for a purpose to achieve. This temple’s deity Golu Devata is also called God of Justice and people facing legal problems & disputes visit this temple to put application in front of Golu Devata in his Temple.