AMS is a condition caused by high altitude. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra 2026
Travel through the beautiful Himalayas to the sacred Mount Kailash, known as the home of Lord Shiva. Join in ancient rituals on the peaceful shores of Lake Mansarovar and feel the powerful spiritual energy of this special pilgrimage.
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Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Max. Altitude
5,630 meters
Accommodation
Hotel & Guest House
Best Season
May to September
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Adventure Type
Pilgrimage Tours
Meals
Full Board
Trail Type
Mountain Journey
Location
Kathmandu - Tibet
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View GalleryYatra Highlights
- Discover Kathmandu’s rich heritage on a guided city tour
- Take in breathtaking views during your drive from Kathmandu to Tibet via Kyirong
- Visit the sacred Lake Mansarovar and participate in a purifying holy dip
- Begin the spiritual journey of Mt. Kailash Parikrama, encircling the revered Kailash Parvat
- Stand in reverence before Mount Kailash and feel its powerful spiritual presence
- Journey to the legendary Gauri Kund, a serene and sacred high-altitude lake
- Explore Chiu Monastery, perched above the tranquil shores of Lake Mansarovar
- Absorb the profound spirituality of Dirapuk Monastery nestled in the Himalayas
- Experience authentic Tibetan culture in remote villages along the route
- Conquer the majestic Dolma La Pass, soaring beyond 5,600 meters
Fixed Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra 2026 Dates
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
21 August (Full Moon)
September 2026
02 September
09 September
16 September
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Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra 2026 Itinerary
Day 01 (Sunday Kathmandu Arrival Date)
Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) - Overnight in Kathmandu
- Welcome to Nepal, a representative from Kailash Vision Treks will be there at the Tribhuvan International airport to meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.
- Hotel: Deluxe Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Holiday Inn Express
- Meal: Dinner only at hotel
Day 02
Kathmandu Sightseeing - Half Day
- 08:00 AM: After Breakfast – sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Shakti Peeth, Boudha Stupa and Budhanilkantha.
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 03
Visit Bhaktapur
- After breakfast visit Bhaktapur Durbar square and Dholeshwor Mahadev.
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 03
Drive Kathmandu - Kodari (120 Km / 4 Hr drive)
- After breakfast drive to Kodari by bus. The drive to Kodari is not long in distance but the road and traffic conditions can make it tiring and time taking. Upon reaching Kodari stay in a lodge/guesthouse. Dinner and stay at the guesthouse.
- Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Distance covered: 100kms,
- Altitude: 1760 m
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 04
Drive Kodari – Nyalam ( 55 Km / 1 hrs)
- After breakfast– immigration formalities the group will cross the border on foot to reach China side. The pilgrims are then transferred on their Chinese bus for onward drive to Nyalam (55 km). We travel in sturdy and comfortable vehicles that are controlled and guided by Tibetans. The accompanying Nepalese Sherpas get into the coaches after loading the food materials water etc and the onward journey into the Tibetan/Chinese region continues toward the town of Nyalam. On arrival, check into room and take rest for today. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse at Nyalam in dormitory style.
- Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Altitude: 3750 m,
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 05
Free day at Nyalam for acclimatization
- This day is reserved for rest for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. Our tour manager will assist you for a short Local walking at Nayalam for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet’s high altitude. Also, you can enjoy the day with chanting Bhajan or Katha in the guesthouse.
- Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing Altitude: 3750 m,
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 06
Nyalam – Saga (235 KM / 4-5hrs.)
- After on enjoyable drive through the mountains terrain and then the plains provides us a marvelous . The yearlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputtra River) is crossed over on, past the turn off for the northern route, and arrive at settlement of Saga (4840m). The landscape gradually changes to the high plains of Tibet, soft beautiful and photogenic.. Stay overnight at guest house.
- Hotel: Hotel Saga
- Drive: 235 km (4 – 5 hrs drive)
- Altitude: 4640 m
- Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner
Day 07
Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4550m)
- 08:00 AM: Drive towards Manasarovar Lake (390 Km / 8 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water.
Today we will do a half day Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by another vehicle( Local vehicle). - Stay: Mud House
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Altitude: 4550m
Day 08
Drive to Darchen (4650m)
- Most of the day – Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Manasarovar Lake
After Lunch – We will do rest of Mansarovar parikrama & drive to Darchen (35 km – 1hrs) - Stay: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Altitude: 4550m
Day 09
First Day of Outer Kora - Trek to Dirapuk (4860m)
- 10:00 AM – After a short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is a 12 km trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash.Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
(If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen – Mud Guest House multiple sharing (if using hotel Himalaya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bathrooms then Cost Difference USD50 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.) - Stay: Mud Guest House
- Meal: Breakfast at Darchen, packed lunch and dinner.
- Altitude: 4950m
Day 10
Second Day of Outer Kora - On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek to Dolma La Pass
- Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh / 4 Km one way. (If the Chinese government allows it. Scins august 2024 they have closed charanspars) Can go Early in the Morning or can go the previous day Day 12 after reaching Diraphuk.
- 07:00 AM – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 10-12 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 5700 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along the river to Zuthulu-puk.
- Stay: Mud Guest House
- Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
- Altitude: 4850m
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen
Day 11
Drive Back to Saga (4550m)
- 08:00 AM – After a short Trek (8kms – 2 – 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. (480 KM – 9-10 hrs)
- Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 12
Drive Saga to Nyalam (245Km / 4–5 hrs Drive)
- After breakfast we begin our journey towards Nyalam. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, Driving on well pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Nyalam for an overnight. Stay in a guest house
- Hotel: Guest House-Multiple Sharing
- Drive: 6-7 hrs drive
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 13
Nyalam - Kathmandu (175 km / 6 – 7 hrs drive)
- After breakfast drive from Nyalam towards we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Nyalam, complete the re-entry formalities and get transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. This should take about 6- 7 hours by bus. Dinner and night stay will be in the Hotel.
- Hotel: Tibet/ Holiday inn Express /Similar
- Distance: 174 kms
- Altitude: 1400 m
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
- You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 3 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).
Cost Includes
- Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu on 3 star hotel- Hotel Tibet / Hotel Moonlight or similar on Twin Sharing basis
- 1 night at Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure
- Accommodation at Guest House during Tibet Visit on common sharing basis with Tibetan common toilet.
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu city
- Kathmandu – China Border – Kathmandu by Jeep
- Chinese visa Fee
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet by Luxury A/C Coach
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our Itinerary
- Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
- Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
- One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, & Kailash Yatra completion certificate.
- Escort for airport pick up & drop off
- All applicable taxes & service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
- Entrance fee of Monuments at Kathmandu
- Nepal re-entry Visa fee for NRIs
- To Visit Ashtapad
- Tips for guide & driver and Personal expenses
- Horse riding (Around 3500 Yuan) during the Parikrama
- Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
- Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu
- Addition cost due to any political disturbances
- Extra accommodation charges if delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
- If pilgrims leave the group early from the Tibet side for non – disease reasons then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). ( Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
Other Important Information
- Booking & Payments
- Visa / Passport
- Insurance / Medical Certificate
- Meal
- Cancellation Policy
Booking & Payments
Advance payment of GBP £300 per person is required for booking confirmation.
To finalise your reservation, please complete GBP £300 per person deposit using the link below. We’re excited to have you with us!
Please note: additional 5% service fee is required for PayPal or card payments.
Required – Original passport and Photograph is collected on the Kathmandu arrival day morning.
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 tour start date | Required - Original Passport is required 3 working days before tour start date |
Insurance / Medical Certicate
Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price.
It is a condition of booking a trip with us , it’s your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.
Meals
We offer pure Indian vegetarian food. Food Menu at Tibet Side
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | High Tea | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | NA | At Kerung | At Kerung | At Kerung |
| 5 | At Kerung | On the way to Saga | At Saga | At Saga |
| 6 | At Saga | On the way | At Mansarovar | At Mansarovar |
| 7 | At Mansarovar | At Darchen | At Darchen | At Darchen |
| 8 | At Darchen | Kailash Parikrama Packed Lunch | At Dirapuk | At Dirapuk |
| 9 | At Dirapuk | Kailash Parikrama Packed Lunch | At Zuthulpuk | At Zuthulpuk |
| 10 | At Zuthulpuk | On the way | At Saga | At Saga |
| 11 | At Saga | On the way | At Kerung | At Kerung |
| 12 | At Kerung | NA | NA | NA |
Cancellation Policy
Our priority is to ensure you enjoy your pilgrimage and trust our services. However, we must establish clear guidelines regarding cancellations and refunds due to the nature of this journey and the third-party arrangements involved.
I. Cancellations by Traveller
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must send a written cancellation notice to aus@kailashvisiontreks.com. The cancellation will be effective from the date we receive your notice and is subject to the following conditions:
- 60 days or more before departure: A refund will be provided after deducting GBP £300 per person as administrative and booking processing fees. If the itinerary includes the Muktinath trip, an additional GBP £110 per person will be charged.
- Within 45 days of departure: No refund will be issued.
- No-show or cancellation after reaching the starting point: The full payment is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
II. Cancellations by Operator or Due to Force Majeure
- We are not responsible for cancellations or disruptions due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to industrial disputes, technical failures of transportation, delays, government restrictions, natural disasters, or force majeure events.
- If the tour is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, a refund will be issued after deducting actual expenses incurred for permits, logistics, and other non-refundable costs.
III. Non-Refundable Components
- Certain costs, such as Tibet Entry Fees and service charges managed by third-party agents or suppliers along the route, are strictly non-refundable. These are fixed costs beyond our discretion and cannot be adjusted or waived.
IV. Acceptance of Terms
- By booking with us, you acknowledge and accept this Cancellation & Refund Policy as part of our overall Terms & Conditions.
FAQs
What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) on Kailash Yatra?
What is the total cost of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Estimated cost:
- MEA Route $3,240 – $3,960 AUD
- Nepal Route $4,500 – $6,300 AUD
- Tibet Route $6,300 – $8,100 AUD
Where is Mount Kailash located?
Mount Kailash is in the Ngari Prefecture of Tibet, near the sources of the Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Karnali rivers.
Why is Mount Kailash spiritually important?
Mount Kailash is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva and a spiritual center of the universe in multiple religions.
What are the main routes to Kailash Mansarovar?
- Lipulekh Pass via Uttarakhand (India)
- Nathu La Pass via Sikkim (India)
- Simikot–Hilsa route via Nepal
- Lhasa route via Tibet (China)
Is Kailash Mansarovar Yatra physically demanding?
Yes. The high altitude and rugged terrain make it physically challenging and require good fitness.
Who is eligible for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
The official age limit for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is typically 18 to 70 years.
- Minimum Age: 18 years (due to the physical and mental demands of high-altitude trekking).
- Maximum Age: 70 years (to ensure the safety of pilgrims, as older travelers are at higher risk of altitude sickness and health complications).
In exceptional cases, special medical clearance and permits may be required for participants close to or beyond this age limit.
