Kathmandu to Kailash – 11 Days
The Journey of a Lifetime

This transformative 10-day pilgrimage from Kathmandu to the sacred Mount Kailash offers a rare chance to journey through the heart of the Himalayas, tracing a path trodden by sages, mystics, and seekers for centuries. Starting in Nepal’s vibrant capital, Kathmandu, you’ll explore ancient temples and immerse yourself in local traditions before crossing into Tibet, where the towering Mount Kailash awaits.

In Tibet, you’ll experience the incredible hospitality of local communities and share in the practices that have made this region a beacon of spiritual energy. Follow the ancient tradition of parikrama (circumambulation) around Mount Kailash, a journey that not only challenges the body but also nourishes the soul. Feel the mystical power of each step, as the mountain’s magnetic pull draws you closer to inner peace and spiritual clarity.

With carefully selected viewpoints, comfortable accommodations, and expert guides fluent in the region’s history and spirituality, this pilgrimage is designed to be a harmonious blend of adventure and reverence. Each night, reflect under the starlit sky, feeling the gentle rhythm of your heart as it synchronizes with the heartbeat of the Himalayas.

Upon your arrival at TIA Airport in Kathmandu, our representative from Trip to Kailash Pvt. Ltd. will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will receive a briefing of the tour. Your accommodation will be in a 4-star deluxe hotel on a twin-sharing basis. Dinner will be provided.

Early in the morning or evening, you will fly from Kathmandu’s domestic airport to Nepalgunj. After arriving in Nepalgunj, you will have a free day to explore. Before flying to Nepalgunj, you can also visit the famous Pashupatinath temple. You will stay overnight at a 4-star deluxe hotel, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to fly to Simikot, a remote place that can only be accessed by flights. You will stay overnight in Simikot for acclimatization. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided, and your accommodation will be on a twin/triple sharing basis with an attached bathroom.

After breakfast, you will fly from Simikot to Hilsa, the Nepali border to Tibet. Once all group members arrive, you will cross the border and enter Tibet. You will meet our Tibetan and Nepali crew and drive to Taklakot-Purang. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided, and your accommodation will be on a triple sharing basis with an attached bathroom.

This day will be a rest day for all yatris (pilgrims) and our working team. It is important to rest before going to higher altitudes. You can walk around to make your body comfortable with the environment. You will stay overnight at Taklakot, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

After breakfast, we will drive and make the Mansarovar Lake Parikrama, during which we will find a good spot for spiritual pooja, havan, worship, meditation, holy bath, etc. We will pass Rakshas (Demon) Lake, where it is believed that King of Lanka Ravana performed penance for Lord Shiva. This will be a lifetime achievement. Overnight stay in Darchen.

This is the day we start our Parikrama to Mount Kailash. After breakfast, we drive to Yama Dwar (Tarboche), where our Parikrama starts. If you have booked a horse and porter, you will get them here. It takes around 4-5 hours for good walkers and 6 hours for slow walkers to reach Diraphuk. Those who are not making the Parikrama can stay at Darchen (Base Camp of Mt Kailash) until other group members arrive after completing the Parikrama.

This is the tough part of the trek. We ascend higher and cross about 6 km distance through the rugged trail portion around Kailash to reach Dolma-La pass. We will offer brief prayers at Dolma La with a view of Lake Gauri Kunda. After this, the trail becomes easy.

After breakfast, trek to Chongdo (ending point), which is a 3-hour walk. Then we drive to Darchen and meet the pilgrims who did not go to do the Parikrama – Kailash Parikrama ends. Lunch at Darchen, then drive to Mansarovar Lake. Later, drive to Taklakot and enter Nepal. It weather permits fly to Simikot or stay in Hilsa.

A Helicopter to Simikot, then transfer to Nepaljung on the same day. Connecting flight back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj depending on weather conditions. Overnight stay at the hotel.