Overview

Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Tour – 13 Days
Embark on a spiritually enriching 13-day journey to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Tibet. Starting from Kathmandu, the tour includes visits to Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha temples, Langtang National Park, and traditional Tamang villages in Nepal. In Tibet, explore stunning landscapes, serene lakes, and remote villages that reflect the rich Tibetan culture and religion.

Mount Kailash, known as the abode of Lord Shiva, holds spiritual significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. The sacred Lake Manasarovar is believed to purify the soul, and a dip is said to absolve sins from past lifetimes. Pilgrims undertake the challenging circumambulation of Mount Kailash on foot or horseback, considering it a path to spiritual enlightenment.

This exclusive package offers a unique blend of natural beauty, spiritual significance, and cultural immersion – a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of the Himalayas.

12 Nights 13 Days Available on request
Itinerary
Day 1

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

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  • Meet & Greet: Our representative from The 3 Wheeler Ride will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.

  • Transfer: Drive to the hotel.

  • Activities: Tour briefing.

  • Distance: 30 minutes drive to the hotel

  • Altitude: 1350 m

  • Climate: 20°C – 30°C

  • Meals: Dinner

  • Stay: 3-Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Day 2

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

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  • Activity: Half-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha Temple & Monasteries. Afternoon free for trip preparation and packing.

  • Altitude: Up to 1500 m

  • Climate: 18°C to 32°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: 3-Star Hotel (Twin Sharing with Bathroom)

Day 3

Day 3: Kathmandu – Dhunche – Syabrubensi

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  • Activity: Scenic drive via Trishuli River and villages to Syabrubensi.

  • Distance: 145 km / 7 hrs (road conditions may vary)

  • Altitude: Dhunche – 2000 m, Syabrubensi – 1600 m

  • Climate: 14°C to 30°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Guest House (Sharing with Common Bathroom)

Day 4

Day 4: Syabrubensi – Kyirong (via Rasuwa Gadhi)

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  • Activity: Drive to Rasuwa Gadhi (border) for immigration formalities, continue to Kyirong (Tibet).

  • Distance: 3 hrs

  • Altitude: 3950 m

  • Climate: 4°C to 23°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Best Available Hotel (Sharing with Attached Bathroom)

Day 5

Day 5: Kyirong – Saga

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  • Activity: Drive through scenic landscapes including Brahmaputra River & Paigu-Tso Lake.

  • Distance: 335 km / 7 hrs

  • Altitude: 4000 m

  • Climate: 0°C to 18°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Best Available Hotel (Common Bathroom)

Day 6

Day 6: Saga – Mansarovar

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  • Activity: Drive to sacred Lake Mansarovar, perform spiritual rituals and lake parikrama by vehicle.

  • Distance: 110 km / 2 hrs

  • Altitude: 4500 m

  • Climate: 0°C to 18°C (night temperatures below 0°C)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Guest House (Common Bathroom)

Day 7

Day 7: Mansarovar – Darchen

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  • Activity: Take holy dip and perform puja at Lake Mansarovar. Drive to Darchen.

  • Distance: 1.5 hrs

  • Altitude: 4630 m

  • Climate: Windy, 0°C to 18°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Best Available Hotel (Common Bathroom)

Day 8

Day 8: Darchen – Yam Dwar – Dirapuk (Start Kora)

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  • Activity: Visit Yam Dwar and begin trek (Kora) to Dirapuk (North face of Kailash). Pilgrims not doing Parikrama return to Darchen.

  • Distance: 12 km / 5–6 hrs trek

  • Altitude: 4970 m

  • Climate: Windy, 0°C to 18°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Best Available Hotel (Common Bathroom)

Day 9

Day 9: Dirapuk – Dolma La Pass – Zuthulphuk (Toughest Trek)

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  • Activity: Cross Dolma La Pass (5530 m), pass by Kuber Kund & Kuber Valley.

  • Distance: 22 km / 10 hrs trek

  • Altitude: Dolma La Pass – 5530 m, Zuthulphuk – 4790 m

  • Climate: Cold and Windy (Below 0°C at night)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Guest House (Common Bathroom)

Day 10

Day 10: Zuthulphuk – Chongdo – Darchen – Dongba/Saga

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  • Activity: 3 hrs trek to Chongdo, then drive to Darchen to reunite with group. Continue drive to Dongba/Saga.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Best Available Hotel

Day 11

Day 11: Saga – Kyirong

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  • Activity: Drive back to Kyirong. Day to rest and rejuvenate.

  • Distance: 270 km / 4 hrs

  • Altitude: 3950 m

  • Climate: Windy cold 0°C to 18°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: Guest House (Attached Bathroom)

Day 12

Day 12: Kyirong – Kathmandu

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  • Activity: Complete immigration at Rasuwa Gadhi and drive back to Kathmandu.

  • Distance: 265 km / 9–11 hrs

  • Altitude: 1350 m

  • Climate: 18°C to 30°C

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Stay: 3-Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Day 13

Day 13: Final Departure

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  • Activity: Drop at Tribhuvan International Airport as per flight schedule.

  • Meals: Breakfast

  • Stay: Check-out by 12 noon

Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Arrival and departure transportation by private vehicle.
  • Sightseeing tour with guide.
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at Kathmandu on twin-sharing basis with all meals.
  • Accommodation in hotels and guest houses on the Tibet side.
  • Pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided by our staff.
  • English and Hindi-speaking guide.
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide.
  • Basic first-aid kit and oxygen cylinders in the bus.
  • Kailash permit and normal Tibet/China visa fee.
  • Private transportation for all land transfers in Tibet and Nepal.
  • Emergency rescue services.
  • Kailash Parikrama entry fees and permits.
  • Manasarovar entry fees.
  • All required taxes and service charges.
  • Langtang National Park entry fees.
  • Water, sweets, and fruits in the bus.
  • Down jacket, duffel bag, day pack bag, and woolen caps.
  • Puja materials.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Airfares from Home – Kathmandu – Home 
  • All beverages
  • Travel Insurance of clients  
  • Emergency evacuation expenses. 
  • Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder) 
  • Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified 
  • Addition cost due to any political disturbance. 
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances 
  • Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu