SHRI KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA

Shri Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

OVERLAND TOUR

The Kiyrong (Gyirong) route is among the most preferred and safer overland routes to Kailash Mansarovar, offering:

  • Gradual altitude gain
  • Better acclimatization
  • Scenic Tibetan Plateau landscapes
  • Reduced physical strain compared to older routes

Mansarovar Tirth Yatra – Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, assisted transfer to hotel, rest and orientation.

Day 2

Kathmandu Spiritual Sightseeing

Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Rudrabhishek Puja), Guheshwari Shaktipeeth, and Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan). Health checks and yatra briefing.

Day 3

Kathmandu to Timure (Nepal)

Scenic drive with frequent rest breaks. Overnight stay at Timure.

Day 4

Timure to Kiyrong (3,750 m)

Cross Nepal–China border. Slow drive across Tibetan plateau. Overnight in Kiyrong.

Day 5

Kiyrong to Saga (4,600 m)

Drive with gradual altitude gain. Medical monitoring and rest.

Day 6

Saga (Acclimatization Day)

Complete rest with optional short walks for altitude adaptation.

Day 7

Saga to Lake Mansarovar

First divine darshan of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Lake parikrama by vehicle. Overnight near Mansarovar.

Day 8

Mansarovar to Darchen

Morning havan & rituals (as per comfort). Drive to Darchen, the base camp of Kailash.

Day 9

Shri Kailash Parikrama Day 1 (Yam Dwar to Deraphuk)

Drive to Yam Dwar. Trek approx. 15 km (horse option available). Overnight at Deraphuk.

Day 10

Parikrama Day 2 (Deraphuk to Zuthulphuk)

Most challenging day. Cross Dolma La Pass (5,650 m) and visit Gauri Kund. Overnight at Zuthulphuk.
(Senior yatris may opt out with vehicle support if medically advised.)

Day 11

Parikrama Completion & Return to Saga

Short trek, then drive back to Saga. Comfortable hotel stay.

Day 12

Saga to Kiyrong

Drive back towards Nepal border. Overnight near border.

Day 13

Kiyrong to Kathmandu

Cross into Nepal. Return to Kathmandu. Yatra completion celebration.

Day 14

Departure

Transfer to airport. Journey concludes with blessings and fulfilment.

Site Seeing

Pashupatinath

Guheshwari Shaktipeeth

Jal Narayan Temple

Swayambhu Temple

Brahmaputra River

Lake Mansarovar

Shri Mt. Kailash

Yam Dwar

Gauri Kund*

Key Highlights

Accommodation & Travel

What’s Included

Not Included

Because some journeys are meant to change you forever.

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