Mount Kailash Inner Kora Tour

Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore Kathmandu’s revered temples. Your sightseeing includes visits to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the serene Jal Narayan Temple, and the spiritually significant Guheshwari Temple.      

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 1400 m
• Distance Covered: 40 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, begin your day with a scenic drive to the Shri Kailashnath Mahadev Temple, located about 20 km from Kathmandu. This temple is famous for housing the world’s tallest Shiva statue, making it a major spiritual and visual highlight. Following your visit, proceed to Bhaktapur to explore the revered Doleshwar Mahadev Temple, believed to represent the head portion of Shri Kedarnath Ji from Uttarakhand, India. The remainder of the day is free for rest and preparation before you begin your Kailash Mansarovar journey the following morning.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 1400 m
• Distance Covered: 60 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your bus for the journey to Syabrubesi via Dhunche. The drive can be quite challenging due to the rough and uneven road conditions along this route. Although the distance is only around 145 km, the travel time usually stretches to 7–8 hours because of the difficult terrain. You will stop en route for lunch at a local highway restaurant before continuing your journey through the winding mountain roads. Upon reaching Syabrubesi, check in at your pre-arranged guesthouse and relax for the night.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 2380 m
• Distance Covered: 148 km / Approx. 7–8 hours
• Accommodation: Local guesthouse on a sharing basis

Start your day early with breakfast, then proceed by vehicle toward the Nepal–China border. On arrival, you will complete the necessary immigration and customs procedures. After crossing the Nepal side, enter into China, where your Tibetan guide will join you for the onward journey. From here, continue driving to reach Kerung/Kyirong (also known as Gyirong). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel or guesthouse and rest for the night.    

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 2700 m
• Distance Covered: 125 km / Approximately 4 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse on a sharing basis

Today is reserved for acclimatization, giving your body time to adjust to the high-altitude conditions of Tibet. You may choose to explore the local markets with short, easy walks or simply relax at your hotel and rest. Depending on weather and road conditions, your guide may decide to spend an additional night in Kyirong instead of proceeding further.      

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 2700 m (if staying in Kerung) / 4640 m (if staying in Saga)
• Distance Covered: 105 km / Approximately 3–4 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse on a sharing basis

This additional day in Saga is dedicated to acclimatization, allowing your body to adjust comfortably to the high altitude. You may relax at the hotel or take a short, gentle walk nearby to prepare yourself for the upcoming Mount Kailash Kora.      

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 4640 m
• Distance Covered: 0 km
• Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse on a sharing basis

This is one of the most significant days of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Today, you will not only stay near the sacred Lake Mansarovar but also witness your very first glimpse of the holy Mount Kailash during the drive from Saga. After breakfast at your guesthouse, begin your journey towards Mansarovar. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-arranged accommodation near the lake. Here, you can perform your spiritual rituals and take a holy bath at the lake’s edge. Please note that bathing directly in the lake is not allowed; however, sherpas can collect holy water in a bucket so you may perform the ritual safely while seated on the lakeshore. Spend the night at your lakeside accommodation, embracing the serene and divine atmosphere of Mansarovar.    

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 4590 m
• Distance Covered: 461 km / Approximately 7 hours
• Accommodation: Dormitory-style stay

This day holds great significance in the Kailash Inner Kora journey. Start early in the morning with a visit to the sacred Lake Mansarovar. Spend time performing holy rituals, taking a ceremonial bath at the lakeside, and offering prayers on its sacred shores. Afterward, enjoy lunch and prepare for your drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. During the journey, you will witness the majestic southern face of Mount Kailash, often described in Hindu scriptures as the ‘back’ of Lord Shiva. Upon reaching Darchen, check into your hotel and use the rest of the day to prepare for the next morning’s trek. Spend the night at your hotel in Darchen.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 4575 m
• Distance Covered: 114 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

Begin your sacred journey as you walk from the South Face of Mount Kailash toward its breathtaking North Face at Dhirapuk. This stretch of the Kora can be completed either on foot or by hiring a horse. Considered the easier part of the Kailash trek, it covers a distance of approximately 13 km. Pilgrims who choose not to participate in the trek may remain in Darchen and wait for the group to return after completing this segment. Those continuing the trek will spend the night at a lodge in Dhirapuk, located very close to the majestic North Face of Mount Kailash.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 5210 m
• Distance Covered: 6 km drive + 13 km trek
• Accommodation: Dormitory-style lodging

Have some breakfast at your guesthouse. Spend leisurely time while engaging yourself in meditation and other activities to rejuvenate your mind and soul. Depending upon permission by the local authorities and army, we may go to touch Mount Kailash through the challenging but a highly rewarding trek, namely 'Charan Sparsh' (Touching Mount Kailash). Those people who are physically as well as mentally fit can undertake this trek. In Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash Trek), one can reach the foot of the mountain to touch Kailash (touching the holy feet of Lord Shiva). Stay overnight at your lodge in Dirapuk.  

• Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
• Max. Elevation: 5475m
• Distance Covered: 04-06 kms, depending on permission
• Accommodation Style: Dormitory accommodation

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking golden glow of Mount Kailash as the first rays of sunlight illuminate its sacred peak—an unforgettable sight for every pilgrim. After this divine experience, begin your trek towards Zuthulpuk Gompa, crossing the challenging Dolma La Pass at an altitude of 18,600 ft. From the top of the pass, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the sacred Gauri Kund. Spend some peaceful moments there before continuing your descent. A few kilometers ahead, you will reach a simple mud house where you will stop for the night. The accommodation is very basic, consisting of a common hall with limited beds and blankets. Though not luxurious, the stay is arranged here to allow early access to Kuber Kund Lake the next morning before proceeding toward Zuthulpuk.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 5810 m
• Distance Covered: 16 km (challenging trek)
• Accommodation: Basic tea house stay

Begin your morning with a trek to Kuber Kund, an important site on the Mount Kailash Inner Kora route. Although Kuber Kund can also be approached through the Khande Sanglam trail, taking that path would mean missing the Dolma La Pass and the sacred Gauri Kund. Moreover, trekkers have reported that the Khande Sanglam route has become increasingly dangerous in recent years due to frequent rockfall and challenging terrain. To ensure safety and to include the essential spiritual points, we follow the Outer Kora route via Dolma La Pass. From the tea house, start your ascent to Kuber Kund, spend some time at this holy site, and then begin your descent toward Darchen. After trekking for a few kilometres, vehicles will meet the group and transfer everyone back to Darchen.          

• Meals Included: Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum Elevation: 5790 m
• Distance Covered: 13 km trek + 6 km drive
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

Spend the entire day relaxing in Darchen. Use this free day to rest, recover, and enjoy your meals at the hotel, guesthouse, or lodge.        

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 4575m
• Distance Covered: 0 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

Begin your day early with a challenging yet spiritually uplifting trek toward the South Face of Mount Kailash. The route from Darchen to Saptrishi Caves via Ashtapad forms the sacred Nandi Kora, as it circles around Mount Nandi (Nandi Parvat). Along this divine trail, you will explore revered sites such as Rishi Cave, Sherlung Gompa, Ashtapad, Nandi Parvat, Kailashi Gange, Atmalingam, and the ancient Saptrishi Caves. You may also take a short detour to visit the tranquil White Lake and Red Lake near Atmalingam. After completing the circuit, descend back towards Sherlung Gompa and continue onward to Darchen for an overnight stay.  

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 5830m
• Distance Covered: 18 km challenging trek
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

This day is kept as a buffer to accommodate any unexpected delays or unforeseen circumstances during the journey. If the group has already completed the kora without issues, the guide may choose to proceed to Saga for the night. The guide’s decision will be final and binding for all participants.  

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 4547m
• Distance Covered: 18 km challenging trek
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel in Darchen

Enjoy your breakfast and begin your journey back toward Saga. With this, your Mount Kailash Inner Kora experience comes to a close, and the return journey toward Nepal officially begins. Upon reaching Saga, check in to your hotel and rest for the night.  

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 4626m
• Distance Covered: 430 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or guesthouse before starting your scenic drive toward Kerung / Keyrong / Gyirong. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked accommodation and relax for the night.  

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 2700m
• Distance Covered: 130 km
• Accommodation: Guesthouse or hotel on a sharing basis

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and begin your drive toward the China–Nepal border to complete all customs and immigration formalities. After crossing into Nepal, continue your journey through Syabrubesi and Dhunche, eventually reaching Kathmandu. Check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. Remark:If the group returns to the border earlier than scheduled, an additional night will be arranged in Kerung (Tibet side), as the package includes only one night of stay in Kathmandu. Should the group choose to enter Nepal ahead of the planned date, any extra accommodation or services on the Nepal side will be chargeable directly to the guide.  

• Meals Included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Max Elevation: 1400m
• Distance Covered: 262 km
• Accommodation: 3-star equivalent hotel on a sharing basis

After enjoying some delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for boarding the flight to your onward destination/home.  

• Meals included: Veg Breakfast