Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Road via Kerung -Book 1 month earlier

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
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   On arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, a representative from Eve Holidays will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

1. Pashupatinath Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a world heritage site
2. Boudhanath Stupa
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Buddhist Stupa and a world heritage site
3. Patan Durbar Square
   2h · Admission ticket included
   An ancient palace square and a world heritage site

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung (11,482 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 6-7 hours

1. 8h
   We begin our drive to Kerung very early in the morning. We need to drive 154km to reach Rasuwagadi. From here we drive for an additional 23 km to reach Kerung. Since we pass through Langtang National Park, we are required to deal with a number of check-posts.

Day 4: Rest day in Kerung to acclimatize

1. 5h
   After breakfast we will take a small walk around Kerung village. Spending an extra day in Kerung will help us acclimatize to the high altitude, thus preparing us for the journey ahead.

Day 5: Drive from Kerung to Saga (14,409 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 5 -6 hours (with Lunch break)

1. Saga County
   8h
   Enjoy the view of snowcapped mountains; we will cross the high pass of Lalung La Pass (5000m) where a magnificent view of high Himalayas can be seen such as Gaurishanker, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal. We will be crossing the holy river Bhramaputra.

Day 6: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (14,954 Feet Elevation) Travel Time 6 - 7Hours (370km)

1. 8h
   Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar or the Mapham Yutso. A lifetime achievement, here we will perform a holy dip, Relax and explore around the Mansarovar area.

Day 7: Darchen via Visiting Raksas Lake

1. Lhanag-tso Lake
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Early Morning Havan Puja on the Lake. After Lunch, We will pack up and drive to Darchen via Visiting Raksas Lake. Overnight at Darchen Guesthouse. We will pack our back pack and repack our luggage for Parikrama Days. One Duffle bag per two people is allowed.

Day 8: Parikrama to Dehara Puk (16,404 Feet Elevation) (6-8 Hours walk on fairly flat trail)

1. Mount Kailash
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Today, it feels as if the heavens had opened up for us and allowed us to peek inside the world of gods and goddesses. We will walk 18 kilometers through the valley guided by Holy Ganges River on our left and shadowed by Mount Kailash on our right. The feeling of today can only be experienced by one and not described…Have your camera handy to capture amazing views of Mt. Kailash.

Day 9: Hike to Charan Sparsh

1. Mount Kailash
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Charan Sparsh – where we will have an auspicious opportunity to be as close as possible to Mt. Kailash. We will walk to touch the Holy Mount Kailash and receive ultimate blessings from Lord Shiva. After breakfast, we will depart to hike up to 21,000 feet elevation toward Mt. Kailash. Half way up the hike we will encounter snow. Today is a 8-9 hour hike. We will return back to guesthouse in Dherapuk for an overnight. This is an optional hike for all. For those who wish to stay and rest at the guesthouse may do so.

Day 10: Parikrama continues to Dolma-La Pass (19,500 Feet Elevation) (10-12 hour hike up and down and through the valley)

1. Mount Kailash
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Hardest but Holiest day of our pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La Pass at 19,500ft between two valleys
   Yama Sthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-Sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation. Parvati-Sthal and Gauri Kund are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive to Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles).

Day 11: Parikrama ends and drive to Saga

1. Saga County
   8h
   After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. We will continue our drive to Saga and arrive by evening.

Day 12: Saga to Kathmandu via Kerung

1. 8h
   We retrace our journey back to Kerung from Saga. We clear our customs in Kerung before driving back to Kathmandu.

Day 13: Buffer day in Kathmandu

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   You may choose to do site seeing on this day or simply rest. In the evening there will be a farewell dinner.

Day 14: Airport transfer for your flight back home

1. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.

Pickup details

We will receive you from airport in Kathmandu any time you land here

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness