KAILASH – MANSAROVAR
BY BUS – 12N/13D
Tour Overview
Experience a sacred 13-day Kailash–Mansarovar Yatra by bus, beginning from Kolkata via Kathmandu, taking you through the majestic landscapes of Nepal and Tibet to the holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. This spiritually enriching journey includes acclimatization, Mansarovar parikrama, and the revered Kailash parikrama with Dolma-La pass, blending devotion, natural beauty, and cultural encounters.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from Kolkata to Kathmandu. Assistance upon arrival & Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome Dinner with Tour Briefing & O/N at the hotel.
Day 2
Sightseeing Tour to Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha in the morning. Leisure Time.
Day 3
After Breakfast, Drive to Syabrubeshi (1450 m). 150km, a small town near Rashuwa
Gadhi, the Border of Nepal and China. O/n at the hotel.
Day 4
Drive to the China border (Friendship bridge). After completion of customs formalities,
Drive (45km.) to Kerung (4130m). O/N at the Hotel.
Day 4
A whole day of Leisure time at Kerung, a border city in Tibet, China for acclimatization.
O/N at the Hotel.
Day 5
A whole day of Leisure time at Kerung, a border city in Tibet, China for acclimatization.
O/N at the Hotel.
Day 6
: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide
valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow-covered
peaks near you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depending on the
season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired in beautiful traditional costumes,
waiting for your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with a big smile. In the late
afternoon, you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar. Here, it is a small
village nearby Lake Manasarover. Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. The highest lake of
fresh water with a turquoise complexion in the world is full of fish and swans. Holy Kailash
Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rashekshi are laying in its surrounding. The region is
considered rich in gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures.
Night halt beside Manasarovar.
Day 7
Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquillity and bliss. After completing the
memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered a base
camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Day 8
It is one of the most exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with
some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feel the Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of
blessings to you. From time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. For an 18
km trail, it takes almost 7 hrs.
Day 9
Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft
between two valleys. Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal, here there is the
symbolical death, Pilgrimages leave the Old clothes, spin of hair or a drop of Blood in hope,
that terrible Yamraja (The master of death) will attention to these signs and will allow the
Yatries (travelers) to be born in spirit to pass Dolma- La. The pass associates at Buddhists with
the goddess Container, and at Hindu with Parvati, divine wife misters Shiva. On the pass
tourists and pilgrimage hang out the Tibetan flags, On success. While your steps goes closer to
the pass, Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offerings and sit down for meditation to
forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-sthal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the
late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is
supposed to have performed miracles here).
Day 10
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the
driving crew will be waiting for your arrival. By the afternoon you will be at your camp beside
Dong Pa/ Saga via Lake Manasarovar
Day 11
Drive to Kerung and O/N at the Hotel
Day 12
Drive back to Kathmandu. overnight rest at the hotel.
Day 13
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport