Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Tour

Pashupatinath

Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of Bagmati river, entrace in the temple being strictly forbidden to all non Hindus. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath

This Stupa, 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. This Buddhis Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priest.

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to China Border Timmure. We will travel the distance of 135Km by a reserved tourist bus. Lunch will be provided on the way. You will have a wonderful scenic journey to Timmure. Stay overnight at hotel at Timmure.

Following breakfast, we will drive an hour to Kerung and stop at the immigration checkpoint to have your Chinese visas validated. You will spend the entire day in Kerung and spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Kerung as you acclimate to the higher altitude.

Set out on the journey from Kerung to Saga after breakfast. We will cover the distance of  230KM. On the way, a packed lunch will be given. You will travel through the breathtaking 16,000-foot Lalungla Pass, where you can see the Brahmaputra River and Paigu-tso Lake. Spend the night in a cozy Saga hotel.

We’ll begin our drive to the magnificent Manasarovar Lake after breakfast. You will have the chance to witness the renowned Mount Kailash and the stunning Manasarovar Lake, which makes this day extremely important.

This route passes through the 17,000-foot-high Mayumula Pass. Lunch will be served en route. To engage in a Parikrama, or walking around the lake, take a bus ride around its perimeter. We’re going to spend the night at a lakeside guest house.

Start your day with a holy dip in Manasarovar Lake and a special puja (ritual). You will then travel to Darchen travel the distance 40 Km in 1 hours time and check into a hotel for the night.

Following an early breakfast, you will hike the 18 kilometers from Darchen to Dirapuk. You will stay at the guesthouse once you arrive in Dirapuk.

Get up early, eat breakfast, and begin the hike—which is regarded as the most difficult and revered day of the pilgrimage tour—as soon as possible. At an elevation of 5,600 meters, cross the Dolmala Pass and worship Gaurikunda, also known as Parvati Kunda. Leave offerings that are symbolic. Reach Khando Sangam la by descending to the banks of the Lham-chu Khir River and following it. We’ll have dinner at the guest house. Enjoy your evening in Zuthulpuk.

Following a leisurely breakfast at the guest house, we set out on a 7-kilometer walk from Zutulpuk to Chasang. From there, we will drive the remaining 5 kilometers to Darchen. You will eat lunch in Darchen after arriving, and then you will begin your journey to Saga. En route, you will pass through some breathtaking scenery.

It will take about three hours to drive back to Kerung after breakfast in Saga. The hotel will provide dinner. The night will be spent in Kerung.

After a satisfying breakfast at Kerung hotel, start the approximately 7 to 8 hour drive will cover the distance of 125 Km back to Kathmandu. You will have lunch in Trishuli and stay the night at a Kathmandu hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for your last departure by a representative of our office.