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The Holy journey to the Blissful Region of Lord Shiva – Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
Mount Kailash or Kailash Parvat is considered to be the destination of the spiritual hub of the world. Similar to Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarovar is final location of the purity set of pilgrimage that draws people from different religion.
Mt. Kailash with its ideal peak and Lake Manasarovar is a lake of exquisiteness located in Tibetan Mountain area. The word 'manas' means mind, 'sarovar' refers to holy lake, and we call the lake as Lake of Consciousness. The holy lake looks extremely fascinating particularly during the full moon day and it occupies areas of 88-km circumference Also, the place is a holy center of different religions in Nepal including Hinduism, Buddhism, Tibetan, the pre- Buddhist animistic religion and the Jain religion. Taking a bath in the lake Manasarovar is thought to purify all sins done in life.
Kailash Peak is at an elevation of 22,022 ft and Lake Manasarovar located at 14,954 ft are the symbol of pristine attractiveness and peacefulness which is truly breathtaking and gives you the feeling of being one with Shiva. And the best Time to visit Mount Kailash is from May to September.
Kailash Tour Visa and Permit Update 2025
There are some of the updated guidelines of Visa 2025 - People Republic of China has updated their visa and travel permits to Tibet and Mount Kailash for 2025. While travelling to Tibet Autonomous Zone a travelers or pilgrimage yatries required a special travel permit and from the foreign affairs of China. The permits is issuing by under controlled by the local travel agents of China/Tibet. After submitting the passport copy and travel the entire group get an entry permits and sponsor granted paper. After that, every foreigners expect (India) required to submit the 11 pages visa application form to China Visa Center and personally attend for the finger prints (Biometric) process. After that within 2 to 3 working days Chinese embassy dispatch the group travel permit and visa to Tibet and Mt. Kailash.
Therefore, every traveler required to arrive at least 2 to 3 working days before the plan of original in Kathmandu and he/she should bearer the extra day’s expenses by themselves.
Departure Dates 2025
Months | Full Moon Departure by Bus Ex. Kathmandu 2025 |
May |
06 , 14, 21, 29 06 May ( fullmoon at Mansarovar) |
June |
04, 11, 18, 25 04 June full moon at Mansarovar) |
July |
04, 16 04 July( full moon at Manasarovar |
August |
02 , 14, 20 August (arrival KTM) 02 August full moon at Mansarovar) |
September |
01, 18, 24 , 30 September ( arrival Kathmandu ) 30 September (full moon at Mansarovar) |
Note: – Due to weather condition sometimes you may not be able to make your flight at your scheduled time. So we recommend you to keep one day additional while returning and please make sure your ticket is flexible to change your date.
Best time to go for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Due to the extreme climatic conditions, it is favorable not to travel during the winters and the monsoons. As the pilgrims will do the parikrama across the lake and the mountains, then time should be selected a way when the Indo Tibet pathways are not blocked. From mid of May till October, the tourists find out the best climatic conditions to trek across the mountainous terrains. As it is a lifetime opportunity to travel in such an exquisite landscape location, then one should decide the perfect time of traveling. The astounding scenic beauty of the topography will make you fall in love with space.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can be conducted either by roadway or by air. On air, the pilgrims will take comparatively less time than that by road. Apart from this, the pilgrims prefer to take the journey during the ordained period of full moon. The silvery beam of moonlight will make Mt. Kailash more beautiful to witness.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a lifetime accomplishment for the devotee. Those who want to attain liberation or nirvana in their life take refuge to the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva. Thousands of devotees advance to the world of spirituality to seek inner peace. It is said that the devotees attain mental peace taking a break from the scheduled life.
The pilgrims devote their life to undertake such arduous journey to seek blessings. The pilgrims take the refuge to the beautiful hills of Kailash for acquiring the inner happiness. For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, you have to go through certain altitude. For the advanced level of preparation one has to go through mental as well as physical hardships. Without enduring such penury, it would be difficult for the devotees to complete the circumambulation around the Kailash.
Basic preparatory strategies
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a strenuous pilgrimage that requires a proper balance between mind and soul. You have to undertake the journey under adverse climatic conditions. Therefore, you have to think about the extremities and make yourself prepared to go close to Mother Nature.
Things to carry for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Essential Items
Kind of clothing
Toiletry Items
Other items
First Aid kit
Important Points
Meals
We offer pure Indian vegetarian Food with our Yatra Packages
Visa / Passport
Visa Type / Requirements Indian Passport Holders Non-Indian Passport Holders
Nepali Visa Immigration Nepal Not Required Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi Required -Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit Required -Send Passport to Delhi Agent 7 working days before your start date Required - Original Passport is required 5 working days before your start date
Insurance / Medical Certificate
Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is a condition of booking a trip with NTP Tourism Affairs Limited , and your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.
Cancellation Policy
- The cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
- 90-150 days prior to departure date: full payment refund except non-refundable deposit of INR10000
- 45-90 days prior to departure date: 75% of your payment refund except the non-refundable deposit.
- If cancellation takes place less than 45 days prior to departure due to client’s personal problems, all previously paid amount(s) will be forfeited.
Bookings Condition
- Completion of Booking form and ID original Proof (Masarovar Passport & Other Adhar card)
- Duly filled booking forms
- Advance Payment of INR20,000 only
- Passport size photo
- Second Dose Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate (self attested)
- PAN Card & Adhar card (Self attested)
How you would subscribe -
1. Advance Payment of INR20,000 only
2. Balance of dues pay 40 days prior to travel date.
3. Advance Payment has flexibility of adjustment with Panch Kailash Departures of 2025. Other Kailash Route Options to avail the Yatra *Adi- Kailash Om Parbat * Kailash darshan Via Nepal route, Manimahesh Kailash, Kinner kailash, Srikhand Kailash (*40 days before the tour schedule)
4. No lapse, No loss, 100% aassured investments priority bookings for privileged traveller,
Trip Includes
Hotel in Kathmandu - 3 nights Kathmandu Hotel in Sybarubashi - 1 night in neat and clean guest house twin/double sharing with common bath/hot shower.
Hotel in Keyrong/Tibet - 2 nights in neat an clean 3 star hotel double/twin sharing.
Hotel in Daga Tibet - 2 Nights neat and clean 3 star hotel China Post or similar on twintriple sharing.
Hotel in Manasarovar Lake - 1 Night neat and clean guest house on multiple sharing, outside bathroom without running water.
Hotel in Darchen - 1 night multiple sharing hotel himalaya or similar with limited time hot shower and private bath.
Lodge in Kailash Kora - 1 night at Dirapuk monastery and 1 night in Zutulpuk Monastery multiple sharing mud house, outside bathroom without running water, need to use toilet paper.
Trip Excludes
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Pilgrim will be Received at airport and transfer to hotel
Evening Pashupatinath Aarati (if time is applicable)
Evening dinner overnight stay at Katmandu.
Day 2: Full Day in Pashupatinath Temple and Tour. (Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha)
Morning Pashupatinath Darshan, Guheswari and Jal narayan Visa submission (biometrics as per the embassy requisite) Back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing Evening program briefing by company and leader. Overnight at Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Visa
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day free for a private tour to market or Doleshwor etc
Day 4: Drive Raswa gadi and transfer to Hotel. (About 152km) 6 to 7 Hours) )2500m)
Breakfast checkout and drive to Raswa Gadi, en route enjoy the beautiful river Overnight stay Raswa gadi
Day 5: Cross Tibetan Chinese Kerung Boeder after checking immigration drive to Jilong/Kerung City. (about 40kms) Full day acclimatization
Drive to Friendship bridge Kerung Border Complete all immigration process & Meet Chinese guide and mountain drive to Jilong City. It is a new Tibetan Chinese city developed for China railway service in the future. Visit City and village around. Stay at guest house.
Day 6: Jilong/Kerung to Saga (4500mts. - 240kms)
Proceed after the breakfast and from Jilong/Kerung to Saga for about 06:00 hours. This day, you can see Mt. Shisha Pangma only one mountain in Tibet the 8000 meter mountain and lake pikucho.Before reaching the Saga city you will cross the holy Brahmapurtra river. Before crossing we stop to have holy wash before heading towards the Manasarovar. Overnight stay at Saga Hotel. (best available)
Melas: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepare by our crew
Day 7: SANGA - (4500mts. - 385kms) Manasarovar Lake.
After breakfast yatra from Saga to Manasarovar Lake about 05 to 06 hours.This day you will entre Kailash region in Tibet. You will have darshan of Manasarovar and Kailash just before entering to Manasarovar Lake parikrama. Stop for darshan and see the view then keep continue to Tsu Gompa via left of Manasarovar lake. The road a bit hard but now a days you will drive with comfortable bus.Touch the Manasarovar Lake holy water Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner prepare by our Assigned Cook and guide)
Day 8: Yatra from Manasarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 35kms.) (holy Dip Full Moon Day)
Morning Holy deep and bath, Puja and Hawan near to lake. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. After lunch and drive to Darchen. Drive around 02 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there. Get prepare for next day yatra.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepare by our crew
Day 9: Darchen to Diraphuk Kailash Parikrama (4890mts. - 12kms.)
First Day of Kailash Parikrama This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. This day start with the light breakfast early morning. We take a short drive to Darbpche via Yamadwar. This day we have to walk continuously for about 4 to 5 hours. Those who want to ride horse take a horse ride from here by making a supplement direct payment (Horse/Yak Can be booked on direct payment). Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Stay at very basic mud house in dormitory room. Best view of Mt. Kailash North Face. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in or guest house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Trek for 11-12 km)
Day 10: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk kailash parikrama (4790mts. - 22kms.)
This is the longest trekking day of the Kailash yatra tour Holy walk to Dolma-La Pass, which is 5630m. above sea level. The weather cannot be predicted in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. Therefore, we try to start our yatra as early as possible. In route, we can have Darshan of Shivatsal, Good and Bad Karma Hole, Blessing Holy stone and Gaurikund but it is very cumbersome to go and touch, so please pray from the distance. Overnight stay en route to Zhulthulphuk Monastery guest house on dormitory accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepare by our staffs
Day 11: Zhulthulphuk to Darchen Kailash Kora - Drive to Saga (465Km. 4500mts. 8 km)
This is the last day of Kailash Kora, when pilgrims descend down the point and then board vehicle and come to Darchan (Meet the pilgrims who have not gone for the Parikrma) . After completing the Kailash Parikarma/Cora, we start our journey back to for Kathmandu by returning on the same route to Saga via Manasarovar Lake continue. Hotel at saga County.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Saga - Jilong/Kerung (230km - 3600mts.)
After breakfast the Kailash Manasarovar tour journey proceeds to Jilong via Saga same route.Again short break in Saga and Brahmaputra river then continue to Jilong.Final dinner in Tibet side cooked by our staff.
Day 13: Jilong - Kerung - Langtang - to Katmandu ( 185kms.)
Day begin with breakfast followed by the short drive about 41km. to Kerung Border Cross Friendship border and drive to Kathmandu about 7.00 hours drive Check into same hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Free and Drive to Airport or onward destination.
Free Morning for final packing and transfer to airport for departure.
Additional Muktinath Tour Along with Kailash Tour (Yatra)
Price per person Indian Citizen | INR 45,000 |
Price per person NRI (Foreign) | US Dollar $. 950 |
Itinerary
Day 14. Instant of Departure after kailash Yatra start Muktinath Yatra Early morning drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple O/N hotel halt in Pokhara.
Day 15: Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep), giving plenty of time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom overnight stay in Jomsom at Hotel, Meals Plain(B/L/D).
Day 16: Early morning flight back to Pokhara, Afternoon half day Pokhara sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel,Meals Plain (B/ L/D).
Day 17: After breakfast departure transfer trip conclude.(B)
Above prices include: Hotel accommodations on tour:- one night in Kathmandu, one night in Pokhara & one night in Jomsom. Entry permit, schedule air tickets:- Pokhara / Jomsom / Pokhara and Pokhara – Kathmandu, Airport tax. Kathmandu to Pokhara By drive, Jomsom Muktinath / Jomsom Jeep drive. Nepali guide, entire tour pure vegetarian food according to the above listed trip program.
Above price not Include: Tips, Personal expenses(beverage, phone call, cold drinks, mineral water etc), if need any things more than program, rescue and emergency charge , in case flight cancel additional day hotel stay expenses, International air tickets, travel insurance. Manakamana cable car tickets.
Tour Cost
Package | Yatra Cost Per Person |
Deluxe Package | 2,800 US$ |
Q: How much does Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nepal cost?
Ans: The specific cost of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nepal depends on the type of package you choose. However, at NTP Kailash Yatra , we have two packages whose costs are as follows:
● KMY By Overland (For Nepali): NPR 1,65,000 per person
● Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland: $2,800 per person
Optional Extension of Muktinath, Janakpur and other destinations
Q: What is the Importance of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Ans: There are many perspectives of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and these significances can be divided into three categories. They are as follows:
● Religious Importance: Kailash Mansarovar is considered the home of Lord Shiva and an important location for Buddhists, Jains, Bons and Sikhs.
● Geographical Importance e: This location is believed to be the central part of the world as per ancient texts and Lake Mansarovar is the highest freshwater lake in the world.
● Tourism Importance: This location stunning views of the Himalayas and the peace of the remote region, making it ideal for tourists who seek a break from their daily lives.
Q: What is the procedure of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra tour?
Ans: There are many pointsyou need to prepare for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. However, some of the key points to prepare include:
- Obtaining necessary permits (Tibet Travel Permit, Alien's Travel Permit, Military Permit, Foreign Affairs Permit, Inner Line Permit)
- Packing essentials (warm clothing, trekking gear, medications, etc.)
- Being physically and mentally prepared for the demanding journey
- Understanding the limited accommodations and facilities available
Q: What is the best route of Kailash Manasarovar Package tour ?
Ans: The ideal for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra depends on the government permission to conduct the Yatra with clear entry and exit points. As of now only Nepal as entry points is allowed and Kathmandu is the entry and exit location since the Tibet Visa is granted from Katmandu (Nepal) The route is as follows:
- Kathmandu to Dhunche, Syabrubesi or Timure
- Dhuche, Syabrubesi to Timure or Kering County
- Kerung County to Saga
- Saga to Mansarovar Lake
- Mansarovar Lake to Darchen
- Ardhen to Dirapuk
- Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk
- Zuthulphuk to Saga
- Saga to Kerung County
- Kerung County to Kathmandu
Q: How difficult is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Ans: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is dependent on our physical strength and is moderately difficult tour although major part is travelled by transport but high altitudes affect our mind and body.
Q: Can we travel to Kailash Mansarovar without a passport?
Ans: No, we cannot travel to Kailash Mansarovar without a passport. Apart from the passport we would also require to travel to Nepal and Tibet, with the following permissions and permits such as:
● Tibet Travel Permit (TTP)
● Alien’s Travel Permit
● Military Permit
● Inner Line Permit
Q: How long is the Kailash Mansarovar trip?
Ans: The duration of Kailash Mansarovar tour will always depend on the tour route and the permissions with minimum and maximum tour duration. At NTP we can you a Kailash Mansarovar trip that lasts 11 days by Helicopter and 14 days by road Via Nepal Route for foreigners.