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Tour to Mount Kailash MansarovarYatra via Lhasa by overland

This tour is one of the best, and most popular. Likewise, this is the fastest way to travel from Lhasa to Xigaze to Saga to Manasarovar to Darchin to Drapuk to Zhothupuk to Saga to Kerong to Kathmandu. After flying about 2 hours from Kathmandu to Lhasa, we drive along the beautiful well-paved road by the Tibetan Plateau to reach Kailash. After spending one or two days in Lhasa, we will drive to Xigatse, and in the next few days we drove to Saga, Manasarovar and Yam Dwar. We start doing the three to four-day Kora.

After Yam Dwar (4,724m), we will trek to Deraphuk (5,210m), cross the high point of our Kora at Dolma La Pass (5,670m), and trek forward to Zutulphuk (5,750m). From here, we will hike to Dakchenand then drive to Saga (4,640m) to end our trip to Kailash. 

At the end of our Kailash MansarovarYatra, we will drive along the Friendship Highway to reach Kerongand drive to Kathmandu via Langtang trail.

The advantage of this route is the availability of sufficient opportunity for viewing beautiful views as well as this route also offers an incredible villages and cultures of the local people.

Tour to Mount Kailash via Kerung by overland

Next great option to travel to Kailash Yatra from Kathmandu is Kerung by road. We will spend three or four days in Kathmandu before heading to Kerung, we drive to Ghattekhola via Syabrubesi. The next day, we will cross the border via Kerung and will spend the whole day here to adjust our bodies to the altitude.

We will then continue driving to the town of Saga, but we will stop at the impressive Peiku Tso Lake (4,590), where we will admire its beauty and the stunning views of other peaks such as Shishapangma (8,027m), kown as “the God of the Grassland”. It takes one day to reach Mount Kailash from Saga.

The Benefits of this trip are low cost and we will save our air travel cost. We will not be taking our drive to Lhasa; from Nepal to Kerung to Saga to Mount Kailash and get back to Nepal. This tour will provide a different experience for those who have already completed the ManasarovarYatra via Lhasa. This trip is also suitable for those who don't have more time to explore more places except Mount Kailash.

Kailash Tour by Helicopter via Simikot

If you have a short time, but you want to accomplish Kora around Kailash, no worries, we have a better option for you, you can join helicopter tour to Kailash. Our Kailash tour start with a domestic flight to and from Nepalgunj. The next day we will take another flight to Simikotand from Simikot we will take a helicopter to Hilsa.

From Hilsa, we will trek via an old business trail and follow the gorges of Himalayas into the vastness of Tibet. We drive to Tarchin and then start the Kora of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar and hike to Zutulpuk(4,750m)via the Dolma -La Pass(5,670m). We will make our Yatra continue with drive to Taklakot and take domestic flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. Culminate our Yatra with a drive to Taklakot and another domestic flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. This option will be more suitable for those people or travelers who don't have previous high-altitude experience or special training but wish to be a part of this Journey, Kailash Yatra.

Attraction of the trip

Kathmandu Sightseeing- Before starting our journey to Kailash via Kerung by overland we will spend previous 3 days in Kathmandu for the first acclimatization in Asia weather. We will utilize the time to visit some famous religious places and Heritage Sites of Nepal; the place is mentioned below:

Pashupatinath Temple: - Believed to have existed since 5th century BCE and the current structure was built in 17th century. The temple is located near to Bagmati River, dedicated to the god Shiva in his form as a Pashupatinath, the protector of animal. The temple is major pilgrimage site for the Hindus Worldwide, where Hindus rituals are performing.

Swoyambhunath/Monkey Temple: - The temple is located in Kathmandu. Nepal is believed to be over 2,000 years oldand considered a holy Buddhist Stupa. The Stupa is sacred to both Buddhist and Hindus. The name Swoyambhu means “Self- Existenxe One”.

MansarovarLake: - According to Hinduism, the lake was created first in the mind of Brahma "ManasaSarovaram"-, mind and Lake, then manifested on Earth. Silence, peace and tranquility are the charm of this place, so it is a great place to rest for a day after completing the Kora. The lake is relatively circular in shape, with a circumference of 88 kilometers, a maximum depth of 90 meters and an area of 320 square kilometers.

Mount Kailash: -Kailash Yatra offers a unique opportunity to explore both Our Kailash MansarovarYatra offers a unique opportunity to explore both faces, northern and southern of the Sacred mountain. We will reserve one day extra to perform the Parikrama of the northern as well as the southern face of Kailash. Likewise, we also pass through the western side of the mountain. We will perform both the Outer Kora and the Inner kora, with the Inner kora generally being more challenging but also more rewarding. The Inner Kora is a shorter than the Outer Kora but The Inner Kora require crossing a dangerous mountain Pass-Dolma La Pass. We set our foot on the sacred grounds of SerlungGumba, Asthapath, Saptarishi Cave, and Atmalingam. From this point, we will see the grand spectacle of the southern face of Kailash.

Mountain Views: - The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi offers magical views of the snow-capped Himalayas and awe-inspiring panoramas of the Annapurna range, Manaslu, the stunning Langtang range, and the Ganesh Himal. As we head towards Kerung along the road, we will see the majestic Langtang Himalayas. We will enter the Tibet, along with the grand vistas of the Tibetan landscape, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, the Everest, Gaurishankar, Langtangand many other Tibetan peaks will take us forward to Kailash. Once we get closer to our destination Kailash, we will have a chance to see the majestic LangtangLirung, Jugal Himalaya, DorjeLakpa, Ganesh Himalaya and Annapurna.

How can I go to Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal?

You have a two main ways to go to Kailash ManSarovarYatra from Nepal. We go by either land via the Chinese (Gyirong) border or by helicopter via Nepalgunj. 

I) By land via the Chinese (Gilung) border: This option will be the good who are looking for making his/her trip more adventurous.  The journey begins from Kathmandu to Kailash after visiting some holy places like Hindus Temple and Buddhist monasteries in Kathmandu. We need to cross the border of China and Nepal at Gyirong. 

II) Trip by helicopter via Nepalgunj: This trip is a bit more expensive than the overland trip to Kailash MansarovarYatra but it is short, safe and comfortable trip. This trip option is good for those people who want to avoid long trekking and who don't have enough time to go to Kailash ManSarovarYatra.

Is Kailash MansarovarYatra difficult?

The Yatra to KailshManSarovar involves walking for several days, often in terrain and at high altitudes, with its highest point at Dolma -La Pass(5,670m). So, requires a good level of physical fitness and stamina. The trek to Kailash can lead us to altitude sickness and other health challenges might come to some people as well so this trek demands physically and mentally fit. However, people of all ages from 18 to 70 are well fit in physically and mentally then they can make their participation to go to Kailash ManSarovarYatra. If we have a physical training, proper acclimatization and aware with self-health condition then easy to make this journey safe and enjoyable.

What is the age limit for Kailash ManSarovar?

The age limit for the Kailash ManSarovarYatra varies depending on its route and the regulations of the relevant government authorities. The legal age limit for traveling to Mount Kailash is between 18 and 70 years old. There are exceptions for people over 70 due to medical conditions, but it is up to the authorities themselves to issue permits to those over 70.