Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 VIA Kerung

The itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrival in Kathmandu

   Altitude: 1,400 m / 4,600 ft On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, meet our office representative/driver outside the arrival gate. Transfer to the hotel and meet other group members. Meals: Lunch (if arriving early) & Dinner Overnight: Kathmandu

2. 2
   Day 2

   Kathmandu Cultural Tour

   After breakfast, proceed for a Kathmandu sightseeing tour including: - Pashupatinath Temple – Darshan & Puja - Budhanilkantha Temple Return to hotel. Afternoon free for packing and Yatra preparation. Evening: Briefing session about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Kathmandu

3. 3
   Day 3

   Kathmandu to Syabrubesi / Timure

   Altitude: Syabrubesi – 1,600 m Distance: 145 km | Drive: 6–7 hrs After breakfast, depart from Kathmandu by reserved tourist coach to Syabrubesi (near the China border). (Subject to road conditions, stay may be at Timure – 1,983 m.) Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu | Lunch en route | Dinner Overnight: Syabrubesi / Timure

4. 4
   Day 4

   Syabrubesi to Kerung (Kyirong)

   Altitude: Kerung – 2,850 m Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1,800 m / 15 km / 45 mins). After completing Nepal & China immigration formalities, continue drive to Kerung (Kyirong) – approx. 35 km / 1 hr. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Kerung

5. 5
   Day 5

   Kerung to Saga

   Altitude: Saga – 4,550 m Distance: 220 km | Drive: 5–6 hrs After breakfast, drive to Saga, passing through scenic landscapes including Paigu Tso Lake and the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Saga

6. 6
   Day 6

   Saga (Acclimatization Day

   Entire day free for rest and acclimatization, essential for high-altitude adjustment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Saga

7. 7
   Day 7

   Saga to Mansarovar Lake

   Altitude: 4,550 m Distance: Approx. 450 km | Drive: 7 hrs After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar Lake, crossing beautiful Himalayan terrain. Upon arrival, complete Mansarovar Lake Parikrama by coach (105 km / approx. 3 hrs). Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Mansarovar

8. 8
   Day 8

   Mansarovar to Darchen

   Altitude: Darchen – 4,600 m Distance: 35 km | Drive: 1 hr Early morning holy bath at Mansarovar Lake (subject to weather). Perform Puja, Havan, and spiritual rituals as per individual traditions. Later, drive to Darchen, the base for Kailash Parikrama. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Darchen

9. 9
   Day 9

   Darchen – Yamdwar – Diraphuk

   (Kailash Parikrama – Day 1) Altitude: Diraphuk – 4,880 m Trek: 12 km | 5–6 hrs After breakfast, drive to Yamdwar (43 km / 1.5 hrs). From Yamdwar, enjoy the South Face view of Mount Kailash and begin Parikrama. Trek to Diraphuk, with views of the West Face of Mount Kailash en route. Pilgrims not undertaking Parikrama may stay back at Darchen. Horse facility available at own cost. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Diraphuk

10. 10
    Day 10

    Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk

    (Parikrama – Day 2 | Most Challenging Day) Altitude: Dolma La Pass – 5,700 m Trek: 22 km | 8–9 hrs After breakfast, trek towards Dolma La Pass (18,600 ft). This is the most strenuous section of the Yatra. En route, view the sacred Gauri Kund. Descend carefully and continue trek to Zuthulphuk. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Zuthulphuk

11. 11
    Day 11

    Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Saga

    (Parikrama – Day 3 / Final Day) Trek: 8 km | 3 hrs Drive: 7–8 hrs After breakfast, short trek to Maniwall. Board coach and drive to Darchen, rejoining other group members. Continue drive to Saga. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Saga

12. 12
    Day 12

    Saga to Kerung

    Distance: 220 km | Drive: 5–6 hrs After breakfast, drive back to Kerung, marking the last stay in Tibet. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Kerung

13. 13
    Day 13

    Kerung to Kathmandu

    Distance: 152 km | Drive: 7–8 hrs Drive to the border, complete immigration formalities, and continue to Kathmandu. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch en route | Dinner Overnight: Kathmandu

14. 14
    Day 14

    Departure

    After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for onward journey. Meals: Breakfast

Pictures