Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
A Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Abode of Lord Shiva
Begin Your Spiritual JourneyYatra at a Glance
Destination
Mount Kailash
Tibet Autonomous Region
Duration
15 Days
Complete Pilgrimage
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
High Altitude Trek
Best Season
May to September
Summer Months
Group Size
Maximum
30 Pilgrims
Parikrama
52 km
3-Day Circumambulation
Guide to Guest
1:3 Ratio
Personalized Attention
About the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Embark on the ultimate spiritual journey with Himalayan Zen. A pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash and the pristine Mansarovar Lake is a soul-stirring experience, sought by devout seekers for centuries.
For the faithful, it is a chance to bathe in the holy waters of Mansarovar and offer prayers at the abode of Lord Shiva, a journey that promises spiritual liberation. For the seeker of beauty, it is an encounter with one of nature's most awe-inspiring marvels. This is where the heart finds peace and the soul connects with a higher bliss.
At Himalayan Zen, we believe this sacred journey deserves the highest level of care and attention. That's why we focus completely on you, offering what we truly believe is the best package for a safe, profound, and personalized pilgrimage.
Himalayan Zen: The Call of Kailash
Why Our Yatra is Different: Your Well-Being is Our Sacred Commitment
We understand that a journey to Kailash is both a spiritual and physical undertaking. Our approach is designed to support you every step of the way.
We maintain an exceptional guest-to-guide ratio of 3:1. This means you receive personalized attention and support throughout the journey, especially during the challenging Parikrama.
To ensure a quality experience for everyone, we limit our groups to a maximum of 30 people, with a minimum of 6. This creates a supportive family-like atmosphere, not a crowded tour.
Our guides are not just guides; they are custodians of this path. We are proud to have a senior guide with over 40 years of experience who has personally completed the Kailash journey more than 80 times. This unparalleled wisdom ensures you are in the safest hands.
Your safety is paramount. Every group is accompanied by a guide with medical knowledge. On many of our departures, we also provide a dedicated health assistant to monitor well-being and provide immediate care at high altitudes.
The Overland Yatra Experience
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of Asia's most revered and adventurous spiritual trips. With Himalayan Zen, the challenging terrain becomes an accessible pilgrimage. Our overland tour begins in Kathmandu, taking you on a scenic drive to the Tibetan border. From there, well-maintained roads lead you across the vast Tibetan plains, past snow-capped peaks, directly to the divine presence of Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash.
A Glimpse of Your Spiritual Itinerary
- Welcome and transfer to your hotel
- Rest and acclimatize to the altitude
- Evening briefing about the journey ahead
- Overnight at luxury hotel in Kathmandu
- Visit sacred temples and spiritual sites
- Preparation for the journey ahead
- Finalize necessary permits and documentation
- Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
- Morning flight to Lhasa
- Acclimatize to the high altitude
- Visit local spiritual sites
- Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
- Visit ancient monasteries and temples
- Experience Tibetan Buddhist culture
- Spiritual preparation for the journey ahead
- Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
- Journey across the Tibetan plateau
- Pass through stunning landscapes and snow-capped peaks
- Gradual acclimatization to higher altitudes
- Overnight stays at comfortable guesthouses
- Witness the divine Lake Mansarovar
- Partake in a holy dip (optional)
- Perform sacred rituals and prayers
- Overnight at guesthouse near Mansarovar
- First view of the majestic Mount Kailash
- Drive to Darchen, base for Kailash Parikrama
- Begin the sacred circumambulation to Diraphuk
- Overnight at guesthouse in Diraphuk
- Cross the challenging Dolma La Pass (5,636m)
- Visit Gauri Kund (sacred lake)
- Descend to Zuthulphuk
- Overnight at guesthouse in Zuthulphuk
- Complete the final section of Parikrama
- Celebration of completing the sacred circuit
- Begin return journey from Darchen
- Overnight at guesthouse
- Scenic drive back to Lhasa
- Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Reflect on the spiritual journey
- Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
- Transfer to the airport for your final departure
- Take blessings and memories of a lifetime
Yatra Pricing
15-Day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Contact us for detailed pricing and group discounts
Begin Your Spiritual JourneyKailash Yatra: What's Included & Excluded
We ensure a comfortable and spiritually focused journey by taking care of the essential details.
β What is Included
- β Accommodation in Kathmandu and Lhasa at a comfortable luxury hotel
- β All vegetarian meals throughout the tour, prepared by our dedicated crew
- β All necessary transportation by deluxe, comfortable coaches in Tibet
- β Return airfare between Kathmandu and Lhasa
- β All necessary Kailash permits and Tibet/China visa fees
- β Essential support including portable toilet tents, shower tents, and emergency oxygen
- β The services of our highly experienced guides and medical support staff
β What is Not Included
- β Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- β Cost for personal Yaks or Horses during the Parikrama
- β Personal expenses and monument entrance fees during sightseeing
- β Any extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances like weather delays
- β Accommodation for early return from the trip for any reason
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Frequently Asked Questions
The yatra is moderately to highly challenging due to high altitude and the strenuous Parikrama trek. Good physical fitness and prior trekking experience are recommended.
May to September offers the most favorable weather conditions, with warmer temperatures and clearer skies for the pilgrimage.
Yes, special permits are required for travel to Tibet, which are arranged by us and included in the package.
Comfortable luxury hotels in Kathmandu and Lhasa, and basic guesthouses in remote areas during the journey.
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