Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025

Day 1 | Date| Lucknow – Nepal Gunj (220 kms drive / 5-6 hrs-150 Meter)

• Pick-up from Lucknow Railway Station / Airport / Hotel.

• Further proceed to Nepal Gunj.

• On arrival check-in to the hotel in Nepal Gunj.

• Overnight stay with Dinner.

Nepalgunj also spelled Nepalgunj, is a Sub-Metropolitan Municipality in Banke District. Nepal on the Terai plains near the southern border with Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh state of India. The city also has religious significance. Bageshwori Temple is a renowned temple for Hindu devotees in the country as well as those from nearest border cities of India. Nepalgunj has a diverse culture with people from different faiths living within mixed communities.

Nepalgunj Weather - Temperature highly affects the lifestyle of Nepalgunj. Due to extreme heat in summer season, people wear light cotton clothes and rarely come out during the day time.

Day 2 | Date | Nepal Gunj – Simikot (45mins flying-2910 Meter)

• After Breakfast board the morning flight from Nepal Gunj to Simikot.

• Rest for the acclimatize for high altitude at Simikot.

• Enjoy the nature walk at hill side and evening spent the time in leisure.

• Overnight stay at Simikot.

Simikot - is the regulatory central command of Humla District of Karnali Zone in the mountain locale of north-western Nepal. Simikot is a ravishing territory over a slope with a table top runway. This is the primary spot you may begin feeling a portion of the impacts of elevation. Both these climbs are particularly justified, despite all the trouble for the flawless perspectives and extraordinary photograph openings.          

Day 3 | Date | Simikot –Hilsa - Takalakot (30 mins flying | 10 mins walk | 30 Kms drive-4755 Meter)

• Morning after breakfast, board the helicopter and fly to Hilsa (Nepal – China Border).

• Pick-up at Shera border & cross the border. Enter the Tibet Region.

• Meet our Tibetan and Nepali crew and further drive to Takalakot.

• Overnight stay at the hotel in Takalakot.

Taklakot is located in the south-western part of Tibet and is known by the name of Burang County. Burang County is also known as Purang in Tibetan language and Taklakot in Nepalese. It is popularly known as an administrative and customs point between Tibet, Nepal and India.  A frontier county bordering India and Nepal, it is the single most pass for pilgrims coming from India and Nepal to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

Day 4 | Date | Takalakot – Mansarovar (78 Kms drive-4590 Meter)

• Morning after breakfast drive to Holy Lake Mansarovar and rest of the day free for spiritual activities, such as the abode of god will be a lifetime- achievement. Pooja, Havana, holy bath, etc.

• Overnight stay at the shore of Lake Mansarovar.

Day 5 | Date | Mansarovar–Darchen (30 Kms drive-4602 Meter)–Yam Dwar -Diraphuk (10 Kms drive & 4-5 hrs trek-around 5000 meter)

• After breakfast, drive 1-2 hour to reach Darchen, the base camp of Holy at Mt. Kailash and further driver around 10 Kms for Yam Dwar.

• From there Parikrama / Cora begins.

• Start the trek to around 10 Kms for Diraphuk which take around 4 to 5 hrs trek.

• Dinner and Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 6 | Date | Deraphuk –-Dolmala Pass- (5700M) Zhulthulphuk (22 Kms trek)

• After the breakfast, Parikrama continues. This is the day where; every pilgrim talks about. The most difficult journey throughout the trip.

• From here start the trek to Dolma La pass (5600 m).

• Offer the short prayer at Dolma La and move towards Gauri Kund.

• Dinner and Overnight stay at Guest House at Zhulthulphuk.

Day 7 | Date | Zhulthulphuk –Darchen- Takalakot (13 Kms trek and 90 Kilometres drive)

• Morning after breakfast, start the trek for 13 Kms.

• Will be reaching at the point, where the jeeps will be waiting to drive to Darchen and the Parikrama ends here.

• Post lunch drive to Takalakot via Mansarovar Parikrama circuit.

• Overnight stay at Taklakot.

Day 8 | Date Takalakot – Nepal Gunj

• After breakfast, transfer to Hilsa by road on reaching board the helicopter and fly to Simikot as soon as possible.

• Get the connected flight to Nepal Gunj.

• On arrival at Nepal Gunj, check-in to the Hotel for the

• Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.

Day 9 | Date | Nepal Gunj - Lucknow (220 kms / 5-6 hrs)

• Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Lucknow by road.

• Final drop at Lucknow Airport / Railway Station / Hotel for the forward’s journey.

• We strongly advise to allot 1-2 extra days to overcome any delays.
• Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays.
• Company has the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason or as per the guidelines issued by Chinese Authority time to time.
• The Group will be required to follow the guideline of the guide strictly. The entire Group will enter in & exit together from China as per schedule.
• Return flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa is non-refundable.

Documents Required:-

06 Month Valid Passport from travel date with 6 passport size photographs.

Oxygen cylinder:

Our company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrims prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 Per cylinder.

Food during Yatra:

Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip. Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during the Yatra.

Age Restrictions:

No, we do not have any age restrictions. If you are physically fit, you may travel but sometime Chinese Authority do not permit for people aged 70 or above. We insist everyone to consult with their doctor and must mention that you are going to high altitude. Many of old aged people travelled with us and have successfully done the Parikrama.

Important Pre-Departure Information

Clothing:

Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold.

Indian woman Pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear Sari. Bring all the medicines, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you need at home as these are difficult (if not impossible) to obtain on the way.

A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also, quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What to take:

Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though expensive is highly recommended to beat the chilling cold.

Also, carry down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers &woollen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woollen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woollen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust and cold.

Bring with you:

Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘nankeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets.

Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude), Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes), sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

Health:

This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes.

In your interests, it is essential that you be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness:

As you are travelling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation.

This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kerung before moving on to the higher altitudes.

Be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of Diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage.

We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency:

The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 12.00 approx, Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or

Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.

Risks & Liability:

Shiven Holidays (A Group of T.S Hospitality) team and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Shiven Holiday and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness, death or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

Inclusions: -

• Visa
• Yatra Permit
• Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• 08 Nights’ Accommodation
• Nepalgunj to Simikot both way air fare and Simikot to Hilsa by Helicopter
• Transport by AC Bus, Car as per group sizes
• Nepali Team Leader, Chinese / Tibetan Tour Guide, Team of Sherpa to carry your luggage & Cooks to prepare food
• English & Hindi speaking Guide
• Free gifts (Bag Pack, Duffle Bag)
• Down Jacket for Yatra (returnable after Yatra)
• Oxygen cylinder for emergency use
• Yak for Kailash Parikrama for equipment and kitchen utensils only.

Exclusions: -

• 05% GST
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Airfare / Rail fare or any other expenses from your home location.
• Pony / Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama.
• Any kind of Travel insurance.
• Any kind of Medical expenses.
• Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member.
• Extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Darchen / Deraphuk / Zuthulphuk / Ali due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason.
• VISA Cancellation charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet.
• Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
• Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight/helicopter during Yatra.
• Anything which is not included in inclusions.