Pilgrimage tours

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nepal

Kathmandu's Pashupatinath, then overland into Tibet for the holy dip at Lake Mansarovar and the three-day Kailash parikrama, subject to Chinese group permits.

Trip at a glance

Duration13 days / 12 nights
Starts inKathmandu
RouteKathmandu · Kailash Mansarovar
Places2 destinations
CountryChina
Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-16OL4T

Best time to visit: October to November and March to April

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Lake Mansarovar – Kailash Mansarovar

Trip overview

Kathmandu's Pashupatinath, then overland into Tibet for the holy dip at Lake Mansarovar and the three-day Kailash parikrama, subject to Chinese group permits.

The route spends 2 nights in Kathmandu and 10 nights in Kailash Mansarovar, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, adventure holidays and multi-country tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Pashupatinath TempleBoudhanath StupaSwayambhunathMount KailashLake MansarovarDolma La pass

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Arrive via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Pashupatinath Temple: Sacred Shiva temple on the Bagmati

Day 2Kathmandu: Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath

Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world
Swayambhunath: Monkey temple overlooking the city

Day 3Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar

Fly from Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar and cross into China (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Kailash Mansarovar hotel
Lake Mansarovar: High-altitude holy lake for the ritual bath

Day 4Kailash Mansarovar: Chiu Gompa and Holy dip at Lake Mansarovar

Chiu Gompa: Monastery above Mansarovar's shore
Holy dip at Lake Mansarovar

Day 5Kailash Mansarovar: Darshan of the Kailash north face and Dolma La pass

Darshan of the Kailash north face
Dolma La pass: The parikrama's highest point

Day 6Kailash Mansarovar: Rakshas Tal and Kailash parikrama (kora)

Rakshas Tal: Lake beside Mansarovar
Kailash parikrama (kora)

Day 7Kailash Mansarovar: Puja and havan at Mansarovar

Puja and havan at Mansarovar

Day 8Kailash Mansarovar at your own pace

A free day in Kailash Mansarovar. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 9Kailash Mansarovar at your own pace

A free day in Kailash Mansarovar. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 10Kailash Mansarovar at your own pace

A free day in Kailash Mansarovar. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 11Kailash Mansarovar at your own pace

A free day in Kailash Mansarovar. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 12Kailash Mansarovar at your own pace

A free day in Kailash Mansarovar. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 13Depart from Kailash Mansarovar

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Fly to Kathmandu for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kathmandu: Book the Everest flight for your first morning so there is a back-up day if weather cancels it.
Kailash Mansarovar: Start fitness training and a medical check-up months ahead; the whole yatra is above 4,500 metres.

At a glance

Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Route: Kathmandu, Kailash Mansarovar
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours, Adventure holidays, Multi-country tours
Best time: October to November and March to April; May to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-16OL4T

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 12 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kathmandu: October to November and March to April. Kailash Mansarovar: May to September.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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