10 days Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra

Destination

Tibet

Max. Altitude

5,630M/18,471FT

Difficulty

HardPhysical training before the trip should begin no later than 2 months before, as you will have a height of 3,000 meters above sea level and more. Hiking is from 6 km daily with an average pace that can be maintained for hours. It is important to have physical fitness & endurance. You will also need the right gear and clothes according to the weather.

Best Season

May, Jun, Jul, Aug & Sept

Transportation

Sharing Vehicle

Start / End

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Accommodation

Hotel | TentHotel during tour but tent during kora

Meals

B.L.DBreakfast Lunch Dinner

Trek Distance

47KM/29Mile

Route

KTM-Saga-Mansasovar-Darchen-Zutulpuk-KTM

Travel Distance

2,005KM/1,246Mile

The 10-Day Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra is the shorter, budget-friendly way to complete this sacred pilgrimage. Unlike the longer 15-day route that begins in Kathmandu, this version starts right at the Tibet border — so you spend less time on the road and reach Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar faster, on a shared-vehicle basis that keeps the cost down.

Over ten days you cross from Kyirong (Gyirong) into Tibet, drive across the high plateau through Saga, and arrive at the holy Lake Mansarovar before beginning the Kailash Kora (Parikrama) — the circumambulation that crosses the 5,630m Dolma La Pass. It’s the same revered destination that Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers hold sacred, on an itinerary built for pilgrims who want the essential journey without the extra days. If you’d rather travel at a gentler pace with sightseeing in Kathmandu, see our 14-day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra instead.

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$1,870

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Major Highlights of 10 days Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra

  • Stand before Mount Kailash, the sacred abode of Lord Shiva — the darshan that pilgrims of four faiths wait a lifetime to receive.
  • Complete the holy Kailash Kora (Parikrama) — the ~52 km circuit, crossing the 5,630m Dolma La Pass, that is believed to cleanse the sins of a lifetime and bring the soul closer to moksha.
  • Offer puja and take the sacred water of Lake Mansarovar — the holy lake created by Lord Brahma — for purification of body, mind and spirit
  • Travel in the Tibetan Horse Year of 2026 — an alignment that comes once in 60 years, when a single Kora is believed to carry the merit of twelve, coinciding with the Saga Dawa festival (“the Mahakumbh of Kailash”).
  • Make the journey at a gentle, well-paced rhythm — because the route is spread across 10 days, you rest and acclimatize at scenic stops like Kyirong, Saga, Darchen and Dirapuk rather than rushing the climb.
  • Reach the holy sites on the easy, lottery-free Nepal overland route from Kathmandu — no government Yatra slot or quota required.
  • Share the pilgrimage with fellow devotees, family and temple groups — a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual vow, completed together with the support of experienced local guides.
  • Along the way, experience living Tibetan Buddhist culture — ancient monasteries like Chiu and Tarboche, prayer flags on the high plateau, and warm butter tea in a mountain teahouse.

10 days Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra at a Glance

Distance, walking time and high point for each day
DayItineraryDistance / TimeAltitude
01Drive Towards Nepal Tibet Borderroad transfer145 km8 hrs1,762 m| Timmure
02Drive And Rest Day In Kyirongroad transfer98 km4 hrs2,700 m| Kyirong
03Kyirong To Sagaroad transfer230 km6 hrs4,450 m| Saga
04Saga To Paryang To Lake Mansarovarroad transfer507 km8 hrs4,600 m| Mansarovar
05Lake Mansarovar To Darchenroad transfer40 km1 hrs4,650 m| Darchen
06First Day Of Outer Kora – to Dirapuk12 km7 hrs5,080 m| Dirapuk
07Second Day Of Outer Kora – to Zuthulpuk Via Dolma La Pass22 km9 hrs5,630 m| Dolma La pass
08End Of Kailash Parikrama – to Saga13 km4 hrs4,790 m| Zutulpuk
09Drive Back From Saga To Kyirongroad transfer230 km6 hrs4,450 m| Saga
10Drive Back To Kathmanduroad transfer243 km7 hrs2,700 mKyirong
On foot, across 3 trekking days47.0 km20 hrs5,630 m

Reviews from our Guests

From travellers who walked this exact itinerary.

★★★★★

I went to the Yatra thinking it was just a religious trek, but it turned out way more personal. First few days were heavy travel. The altitude took a bit of adjusting, but the silence out there hits different. Lake Mansarovar was beautiful. Just being near it felt special. The Kailash Kora was tough, I won't lie. Especially the second day over Dolma La. I was struggling, but something about the energy there kept me going. Everyone was kind of walking at their own pace, just in their own thoughts. By the time we wrapped up at the Zuthulpuk and headed back, I felt emotionally full. Not in a dramatic way- just grounded. I highly recommend Himalayan 360 for Kailash Yatra.

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Sarina ThapaAugust 2025 · Guided by Ram Bhandari
★★★★★

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was unlike any other trip I've ever done. We started with a drive from Kathmandu to Timmure, and I could already feel how different this journey would be. Crossing into Tibet and arriving in Kyirung felt like I was in a different world. By the time we reached Saga and then Lake Mansarovar, the altitude was kicking in but the beauty of the surrounding made it worth every second. The first view of Mount Kailash gave me goosebumps. The kora days were tough. I won't lie, the altitude made it hard, and it took everything out of me. But something about walking in the shadow of Kailash shifted something inside me. When we completed the circuit and made our way back to Kathmandu through Saga and Kyirung, I felt different. I was physically drained but spiritually lifted. It’s not an easy trip, but I'd do it all over again to get that inner relief.

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Puskar KhadkaJuly 2025 · Guided by Binod Poudel
★★★★★

The Kailash Yatra was something I'd always heard about but never thought I’d actually do. The journey started through the Nepal-China border. Once we reached Lake Mansarovar, I felt my journey was once in a lifetime experience. Just sitting there, looking at the mountain felt beautiful. I wish I could relive that moment again. Then we moved to Darchen and began the Kora. That's where things got real. I felt dizzy, cold, and tired but I also felt incredibly connected to something. After that drive back felt like coming down from something big. It was hard but unforgettable. The team of Himalayan 360 handled it well.

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Padma RaiJuly 2025 · Guided by Kumar Thapa
★★★★★

I went on the Kailash trip not fully knowing what to expect. We left Kathmandu and slowly made our way up, stopping in Kyirung, then Saga, and eventually reaching Lake Mansarovar. That lake is probably one of the calmest places I've ever been. I didn’t even feel like talking much there. It was just quiet, inside and out. When we started the kora from Darchen, I was kind of nervous. But walking towards Dirapuk with Kailash right there in front of us was unbelievable. The climb over Dolma La was hard. I had to stop every few steps but it was totally worth it. We spent a night in Zuthulpuk and then drove all the way back to Kathmandu. Even though it was physically exhausting, I came back feeling strangely refreshed. Like something heavy was lifted. Thank you to the Himalayan 360 team.

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Raghav YadavJuly 2025 · Guided by Kumar Thapa
★★★★★

I joined this trip with a group of fellow pilgrims and didn't know what to expect. The long drives through Nepal and Tibet tested our patience at times, but it gave us a chance to bond and appreciate the changing views. Lake Mansarovar was a turning point. Even though the water was freezing, doing the symbolic bath felt like washing away years of heaviness. The trek around Mount Kailash pushed me beyond my comfort zone. The climb up Dolma La left me breathless (literally), but also gave me this strange sense of peace I've never known. Coming back down and walking those final hours made me feel emotional and the drive back was quieter. It's hard to describe, but this trip brought something into my life I didn't know was missing.

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Deepak ChaudharyJuly 2025 · Guided by Ram Bhandari

10 days Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra Day By Day Itinerary

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Day 01: Drive Towards Nepal Tibet Border

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Time:11:00-18:00
Travel Duration:7-8 hours
Travel Distance:145KM/90Mile
Highest Altitude:1,762M/5,780FT | Timmure
  • Attraction of the day: Nepal Tibet Border

On the first day of your yatra, you will embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Timmure. Timmure is a quiet and authentic Tamang village located on the Rasuwa-Kyirong border. The drive passes through traditional villages and terraced fields. Along the way, you’ll travel through Syabrubesi (which is the gateway of Langtang valley and Gosaikunda), soaking in views of lush hills and rural Nepal. After 7-8 hours (154KM), you will arrive in Timure and settle into a well organized tea house or guesthouse for the night.

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Meals:N/A
Accommodation:Lodge

Day 02: Drive And Rest Day In Kyirong

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Time:09:00-11:00
Travel Duration:4Hours
Travel Distance:98KM/67Mile
Highest Altitude:2,700M/8,858FT | Kyirong
  • Attraction of the day: Kyirong Country and Himalayas

On day 2, after enjoying a hearty Nepalese breakfast, we will head to Rasuwagadhi for immigration formalities before crossing into Tibet. From there, it’s a short and scenic drive to Kyirong. With the rest of the day free, you can rest and explore the local Kyirong market and engage in conversations or explore the lifestyles of the inhabitants there.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 03: Drive From Kyirong To Saga

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Time:09:00-15:00
Travel Duration:6Hour
Travel Distance:230KM/143Mile
Highest Altitude:4,450M/14,600FT | Saga
  • Attraction of the day: Saga Country

Today, we will drive from Kyirong to Saga via Kyirong High Pass. The route offers sweeping views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Shishapangma and Langtang. Along the way, you’ll pass by Peiku Tso Lake and the mighty Brahmaputra River. The scenery showcases Tibet’s high-altitude plateaus and nomadic culture. You will spend the night at a guesthouse or a tea house in Saga.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 04: Drive From Saga To Paryang To Lake Mansarovar

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Time:09:00-17:00
Travel Duration:8Hour
Travel Distance:507KM/315Mile
Highest Altitude:4,600M/15,092FT | Mansarovar
  • Attraction of the day: First view of Mt. Kailash, Paryang and Lake Mansarovar

Begin a long but scenic drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar, passing through Paryang and the Mayum-La Pass (5,211 m). Today offers your first glimpse of Mount Kailash and the sacred Lake Manasarovar. Travel near Lake Manasarovar shores and admire the peaceful surroundings before resting near Chiu Monastery.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 05: Drive From Lake Mansarovar To Darchen

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Time:16:00-17:00
Travel Duration:1Hour
Travel Distance:40KM/25Mile
Highest Altitude:4,650M/15,256FT | Darchen
  • Attraction of the day: Make Mansarovar and Darchen

You will spend the morning performing a holy bath and puja at beautiful Lake Manasarovar. While direct bathing may be restricted due to environmental concerns, you can fetch water from a bucket for a symbolic ritual bath to make the most of your Manasarovar travel. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Darchen, the base for the Mount Kailash trek. Use the evening to rest or shop for essentials.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 06: First Day Of Outer Kora – Trek To Dirapuk

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Time:08:00-15:00
Trek Distance:12KM/7.5Mile
Ascent:290M/951FT
Trek Duration:7Hour
Travel Duration:15Min
Travel Distance:5KM/3Mile
Highest Altitude:5,080M/16,666FT | Dirapuk
  • Attraction of the day: Mt Kailash and the first day of Kora

Today marks the first day of the sacred Kailash Outer Kora, a 52-kilometre spiritual circuit around Mount Kailash. After breakfast, you will trek towards Yama Dwar, the starting point of the Kailash Kora. Then, we will move to Diraphuk, walking through rocky paths and open plains with breathtaking views of Mount Kailash. Travellers who prefer not to trek around Mount Kailash (Kora or Parikrama) can return to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to complete the circuit. Once in Diraphuk,you will enjoy a peaceful overnight stay at a tented camp or tea house.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day 07: Second Day Of Outer Kora – Trek To Zuthulpuk Via Dolma La Pass

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Time:08:00-16:00
Trek Distance:22KM/13.7Mile
Ascent:550M/1,805FT
Descend:840M/2,755FT
Trek Duration:9Hour
Highest Altitude:5,630M/18,471FT | Dolma La pass

Today is the second day of the outer Kora, which is going to be the most challenging day of the Kailash Parikrama. You’ll start early from Dirapuk and begin the steep uphill walk towards the highest point of the trek, Dolma La Pass (5,670 meters). The first part of the day involves about two hours of climbing, passing through Yamasthal and Shiva-sthal, places of great spiritual meaning.

Before reaching the top, you’ll find a few small tea shops where you can take a break and enjoy some hot drinks. After crossing the pass, the trail becomes steep as you descend. On the way down, you’ll also catch a beautiful view of Gauri Kunda, a sacred lake connected to Goddess Parvati. Once the descent is over, the path becomes flatter and easier for the next 2 to 3 hours, leading you to Zuthulphuk, where you’ll rest for the night in a basic tea house or tented camp.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day 08: End Of Kailash Parikrama – Drive To Saga

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Time:08:00-17:00
Trek Distance:13KM/8Mile
Descend:230M/755FT
Trek Duration:4Hour
Travel Duration:7Hour
Travel Distance:470KM/292Mile
Highest Altitude:4,790M/15,715FT | Zutulpuk
  • Attraction of the day: Mt.Kailash, Saga country

Today marks the final part of the trek. You will finish the last stretch of your circumambulation. This is a great accomplishment. This day will give you a sense of reflection. Having taken a round in Mount Kailash, you will return as a different and better person than you were when you started the journey.

After finishing the last stretch of your circumambulation or Kailash charan sparsh, you will return to Darchen and continue driving to Saga. Reflect on your pilgrimage as you pass through Tibet’s serene landscape and the shrinking view of Mount Kailash, which still serves as an aesthetic highlight of the day.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 09: Drive Back From Saga To Kyirong

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Time:09:00-15:00
Travel Duration:6Hour
Travel Distance:230KM/143Mile
Highest Altitude:4,450M/14,600FT | Saga
  • Attraction of the day: Kyirong

 

Today’s journey will begin in the late morning after having a filling breakfast at your guesthouse or teahouse in Saga. Then you will leave Saga behind and drive back to Kyirong, retracing your path through the open Tibetan highlands. En route, enjoy scenic photo stops and take in one last look at Tibet’s vast landscapes. Overnight at Kyirong.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

Day 10: Drive Back To Kathmandu

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Time:09:00-16:00
Travel Duration:7Hour
Travel Distance:243KM/151Mile
Highest Altitude:2,700M/8,858FT Kyirong
  • Attraction of the day: Kyirong, Timmure

The tenth day of your journey marks the end of your journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra. By this time, you will have explored the major holy sites of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This pilgrimage tour in Tibet will leave you with spiritual success as well as memories of an adventure along the Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar routes.

You will arrive in Kathmandu by evening and check into a guesthouse in Thamel, a popular tourist hub. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and souvenir shops for you to explore here.

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Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel

10 days Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra Included/ Excluded

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Transfer

  • Kathmandu to Boarder to Kathmandu by Non-AC Vehicle.
  • Transfer in Tibet side by Coach as per group size.
  • Supporting Truck to carry Equipment. (If needed)
  • International flight
  • Private transfer during the tour
  • Extra transfer which is not mentioned in itinerary

Accommodation & Food

  • 3-star Accommodation during Kailash Tour (sharing basis)
  • Tented camp during the kora (sharing basis)
  • Food: 9 Breakfast, 9Lunch, 9Dinner
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure.
  • Extra night accommodation during Kailash tour

Support

  • One local English-speaking guide.
  • Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers if needed)
  • Yak and Yak man during Kora to carry group bag
  • Horse ride during the kora
  • Yak for personal use during the tour
  • Personal porter to carry for your personal stuffs

Permit & Visa Fees

  • Tibet Travel and Trekking permits for group.
  • Entrance fees as per mentioned places in itinerary
  • Nepal visa fees.
  • Tibet Group visa fees.

Others

  • Agency service charges.
  • Free luggage storage services in Kathmandu.
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the tour.
  • Appreciation Certificate after the successful tour.
  • Free consulting services before & after tour book
  • Duffle bag during tour (should return after tour)
  • Oxyzen during the tour
  • MEDICAL KIT: Comprehensive Medical kit.
  • Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example weather conditions, landslides, itinerary modifications, illness, government policies change, strikes, etc.
  • Rescue and Evacuation Service fees
  • Hiring personal porter/yak ($50/D)/ horse($100/D) for 3 days Kailash kora
  • Tips for staff (it is expected)
  • All other costs and expenses not listed in “including”

Permits and visa for this trip

Visa

This trip enters Tibet from Nepal, so you need a Chinese Group Visa, issued in Kathmandu.

A Chinese visa obtained in your own country cannot be used on a Nepal entry — the consulate in Kathmandu cancels it and issues the group visa instead. The group visa is a separate sheet naming everyone travelling, so the group enters and leaves Tibet together. Allow 35 working days in Kathmandu; it is normally granted for 2030 days.

Permits

Permits required for this itinerary, and how far ahead each is applied for
PermitRequired forApplied for
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP)every non-Chinese passport holder entering the Tibet Autonomous Region20 days ahead
Alien's Travel Permit (ATP)travel outside Lhasa, including Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash20 days ahead
Border Defence Permitborder counties, including Everest Base Camp (Tingri), Mount Kailash (Pulan) and the Gyirong crossing20 days ahead
Military Permitrestricted and border areas, including Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar30 days ahead

We apply for all of these on your behalf. The longest lead time is 30 days, so book by then at the latest and send us a passport scan as early as you can.

  • Tibet cannot be travelled independently — a licensed guide and a registered vehicle are part of every tour, including this one.
  • Permits cannot be applied for privately; they are issued to a licensed operator against a booked itinerary.
  • The permit names your route, vehicle and guide, so the itinerary cannot be changed once you are inside Tibet.

Departure Dates

No fixed departures are on sale for this trip right now. and we will run it privately. The season just gone is below.

Every departure below runs 10 days and costs $1,870 per person. None of them are on sale — the dates are here for the rhythm we run the trip on.

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Difficulty

Hard

Best Season

May, Jun, Jul, Aug & Sept

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