Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Touching down at Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by a Himalaya Land Treks’ representative from our office who will guide you directly to the hotel. Freshening up from the day's journey, you will be further introduced to other members of the staff, alongside your guides for the trek, who will brief you on the day to day itinerary for your travels.

Making sure we face no problems while crossing over to Tibet and also during our journey, we take another day off in Kathmandu preparing all the necessary documents for the trip. In the due time, we will also make rounds of the Kathmandu Valley, touring the premium UNESCO heritages like Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Boudhanath. We also travel to Asan Bazaar where you can explore the local market.

Heading away from Kathmandu, the journey takes us to the Bhaktapur area before we leave the valley following the winding bends of the Araniko Highway. Following the ChhaKhola till Dolalghat, the journey heads north along the banks of the Sun Koshi River. Following the Bhotekoshi River for the final stretch, the journey races past Tatopani reaching Kodari at the Nepal-Tibet border. Entering the holy city via Zhangmuzeh, we follow the river bank to Nyalam.

The first of our acclimatization days today, we take some time off at Nyalam to let our bodies adapt with the growing altitudes while also touring around the picturesque city. One of the traditional Tibetan hamlets, the region makes up for a perfect spot to explore the cultural practices of the region. Journeying to the nearby Dzongs and monasteries, we are further introduced to the ancient teachings of Buddhism.

One of the shorter days of the journey today, we make our way over to the city of Saga. Exiting Nyalam, the journey heads past Yalaixiang before heading west through the banks of the Pum Qu River. Past several vibrant settlements along the way, the journey takes us to picturesque lakes including Langqiang Co and the majestic Paiku Co. The final stretch of the journey heads past Mullin Co and Cuochuolong Co to reach Zebaxiang before heading to Saga.

One of the longest days of the journey today, we make our way over to the stunning Manasarovar Lake heading past Paryang. At an altitude of 4560m, the Himalayan Lake boasts stunning views of the Himalayas in addition to its religious importance. Exiting Saga,the trail races past Dajilingxiang and Lazangxiyang to find the banks of YarlungZangbo River. Reaching the town of Paryang, we make a brief stop before, once again, racing through the Tibetan wilderness to the holy lake of Manasarovar.

An early start to the day, we make our way over to the Manasarovar Lake, following the religious rituals while also enjoying the beauty of the Himalayan Lake. Admiring the beauty of the Himalayas, including the majestic Mt. Kailash (6,638m), we tour the picturesque lake before heading back to the hotel for a lovely breakfast. The drive is a short one as we make our way over to Darchen.

The first day of our Mt. Kailash trek today, we begin our journey from Darchen and over to the hamlet of Dira Phug. Exiting Darchen, we find ourselves at the Yamadwar. Through the rocky Himalayan trail, the journey takes us to Dira Phug, located 18kms away. In case you are unable to walk the distance, there are ponies and porters for hire which will make the journey much easier.

One of the longest days of the Parikrama today, we make our way towards the Zuthrul PhugGompa, crossing the Dolma La Pass (5660m). Exiting Diraphuk, the journey ascends through the Gauri Kunda and Ganesh Kunda in the same order before ascending the snowy slopes to the summit of Dolma La Pass (5660m). Enjoying exquisite views of the Tibetan Himalayas, including Mt.Kailash (6,638m), we head over the mountain pass, descending till Zuthrul Phug.

The final day of our Mt. Kailash (6,638m) Parikrama, we begin our descending journey heading back to Darchen, completing a full clockwise circle. Heading past Chogndo, we continue our descending journey through the ending stages of the trail to reach Darchen. Completing all our rituals, we prepare for our journey back home heading back to the lake of Mansarovar.

Retracing our steps through the stunning Tibetan landscapes, we begin our way back, driving back to Saga. The journey takes around 7 to 8 hours following the stunning Himalayan landscape adorned with picturesque lakes likeGuija Co andKunggyu Co. Following the banks of the YarlungZangbo River, the trail frequently heads in and out of Huo'erxiang and Lazangxiyang before reaching Saga.

Our final day in the holy kingdom of Tibet today, we make our way over to Nyalam, exiting the town of Saga. Leaving the banks of the YarlungZangbo River, we make our way past Zebaxiang heading past majestic lakes including Mullin Co, Cuochuolong Co, Langqiang Co, and Paiku Co. One of the most stunning days of our trek, we follow the banks of Pum Qu River to reach Nyalam.

Beginning our journey through the banks of the Pum Qu River, we make our way out of Tibet reaching Zhangmuzeh which forms the Tibetan border of Tibet with Nepal. Entering the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, we make our way across the border to reach Kodari. Past Tatopani, the journey follows the Araniko Highway to reach Kathmandu. Here, you will also indulge in a farewell dinner hosted by the Himalaya Land Treks.

Our representatives will once again drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.