14 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Heli
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Trip Code
WT-CODE 2161
Trip Location
14 Days | Overland (Ex – Kathmandu) | via Kyirong Border
A slow, immersive pilgrimage across the Tibetan plateau for deep spiritual seekers.
Designed for pilgrims who wish to experience Mount Kailash gradually, consciously, and reverently. Traveling by road through the Kyirong border allows the body and mind to acclimatize naturally, while offering ample time for reflection, prayer, and inner discipline.
This journey teaches patience, surrender, and humility – values deeply embedded in the Kailash tradition. The slow ascent, sacred rituals at Mansarovar, and the complete three day Parikrama together create a profound inner transformation, making this yatra a true rite of passage.
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Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and assisted with your transfer to the hotel. Upon check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey. Lunch will be served at the hotel, followed by a free evening to unwind or explore nearby surroundings at your own pace. Dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel, after which you retire for a comfortable overnight stay.
Altitude: 1,350 m
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and assisted with your transfer to the hotel. Upon check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey. Lunch will be served at the hotel, followed by a free evening to unwind or explore nearby surroundings at your own pace. Dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel, after which you retire for a comfortable overnight stay.
Altitude: 1,350 m
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a scenic drive to Syabrubesi, a small mountain town located near Rasuwagadhi, the Nepal–China border. Lunch will be enjoyed en route. On arrival, check in to the guest house, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Altitude: 1,450 m
Distance: 150 km | Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive towards the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadhi to complete Nepal–China border and customs formalities. Post-clearance, continue the drive to Kyerong. Lunch will be served at the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Altitude: 4,130 m
Distance: 45 km | Driving Time: 1.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Post breakfast, begin the drive towards Saga through the vast Tibetan plateau.
Lunch will be taken en route. On arrival in Saga, check in to the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Altitude: 4,500 m
Distance: 375 km | Driving Time: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is reserved for rest and acclimatization at Saga to help the body adapt to the increasing altitude. Meals will be served at the hotel, followed by dinner and
overnight stay.
Altitude: 4,500 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive towards the sacred Lake Mansarovar via Prayang and the Mayum La Pass (5,200 m), reaching Hor Quo. Lunch will be enjoyed en route. Continue with a vehicle circumambulation (Parikrama) of Mansarovar Lake and proceed to Chu Gompa. This marks the first darshan of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Dinner and overnight stay at Parmarth Guest House.
Altitude: 4,540 m
Distance: 350 km | Driving Time: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, perform a sacred pooja and take a holy bath at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. Upon arrival, yatris may confirm arrangements for horses and porters for the Kailash Parikrama. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Altitude: 4,620 m
Distance: 35 km | Driving Time: 1 hour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Embark on a morning drive towards Yama Dwar via Darchen, where you will encounter our esteemed yaks and their skilled handlers. We shall load all necessary provisions onto the yaks and commence the Parikrama. Along the journey, we will pay homage at Yama Dwar. The inaugural day of the Kora entails a gradual trek lasting approximately five hours, during which you will be graced with a view of the western face of Mount Kailash. This evening, you will rest at Dirapuk, where the northern face of Kailash can be admired in the distance.
Dinner & Overnight at the Guest House.
Altitude: 4,860 m
Distance: 45 km (drive) | 16 km (walk)
Driving Time: 1 hr 45 min | Walking Time: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning, commence the trek towards Dolma La Pass, the highest point of the Parikrama. After crossing the pass, descend towards Gauri Kunda and continue to Zuthulphuk. This is the most challenging day of the Parikrama. Dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.
Altitude: 5,800 m
Distance: 22 km | Walking Time: 10 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, complete the final stretch of the Parikrama with a gentle trek to Chongdo. From here, board the vehicle and drive back to Saga. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Altitude: 4,500 m
Distance: 10 km (walk) | 280 km (drive)
Walking Time: 3 hours | Driving Time: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive back to Kyerong, retracing your journey through the Tibetan landscape while carrying cherished memories of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Altitude: 3,770 m
Distance: 350 km | Driving Time: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadhi to complete immigration and customs formalities before re-entering Nepal. Continue the drive to Kathmandu. Lunch will be served at Syabrubesi. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude: 1,350 m
Distance: 160 km | Driving Time: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Includes
Accommodation & Meals
- Three nights’ stay in Kathmandu at a 4-star hotel on a sharing basis, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner (pure vegetarian meals).
- One night’s stay in Syabrubesi at a guest house on a sharing basis, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner (pure vegetarian meals).
- Accommodation in Tibet on a sharing basis at guest houses, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner (pure vegetarian meals).
- Provision of mineral water throughout the Kailash Yatra
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Transportation
- Private air-conditioned coach for Kathmandu airport arrival and departure transfers.
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu covering Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha, conducted by private air-conditioned coach.
- Surface transfers between Kathmandu, Syabrubesi, Rasuwagadhi, and back to Kathmandu by private coach.
- Overland travel within Tibet by luxury bus.
- Dedicated support truck for transporting luggage, food supplies, and essential equipment.
- Yaks along with experienced yak handlers for carrying luggage and supplies during the Kailash Parikrama.
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Staff:
- Highly experienced and trained Sherpa team accompanying the group throughout the journey.
- Professional Tibetan guide during the Tibet sector.
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Rescue & Safety Equipment:
- First-aid kit available throughout the journey.
- Oxygen cylinders for high-altitude support.
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Permits & Fees:
- Tibet travel permit charges included.
- Normal Chinese visa fees included.
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Communication Facilities:
- Local Chinese mobile phone provided (usage charged as applicable).
- Walkie-talkie communication system for group coordination.
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Complimentary Items:
- Windcheater jacket.
- Duffle bag.
- Day pack.
- Cap.
Trip Excludes
What’s Not Included
- Air tickets to and from Kathmandu are not included.
- Nepal visa charges for NRIs and foreign nationals are excluded.
- Any personal expenses such as telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, and consumption of cold or hard drinks are not covered.
- Charges for personal mobile phone usage will be applicable as per actual use.
- Cost of pony and porter services for personal use during the Kailash Parikrama (Kora) is excluded. These services, if opted for, must be hired for the full duration of the Parikrama (3–4 days) and paid directly to the pony/porter association. Such payments are non-refundable.
- Single room supplement in Kathmandu is not included.
- Any additional services not specified in the itinerary, including extra vehicles, hotel nights, or sightseeing tours, will be charged extra.
- Expenses related to emergency evacuation are not included.
- Travel insurance is not included.
- Any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, extra night stays, itinerary changes, road blockages due to landslides, heavy snowfall, strikes, or flight cancellations will be borne by the guest.
- Visa splitting charges and additional transportation costs in case of early return from Tibet are excluded.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under the inclusions are not included.
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Payment Terms:
- 50%: at the time of booking the tour per person
- 25%: 30 days prior departure
- 25%: 15 days prior departure
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Cancellation Policy:
- 90 Days Prior to Departure: 25% of the Tour Cost
- 60 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of the Tour Cost
- 45 Days Prior to Departure: 75% of the Tour Cost
- 35 Days Prior to Departure: 100% of the Tour Cost
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Disclaimer:
- Any revision in costs by Tibet authorities will be applicable at the time of travel
- For Foreign & NRI passport holders, Tibet visa will be processed via the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. (Minimum 2 working days required; clients must arrive in Kathmandu accordingly)
- Entry is subject to Tibet Authority approval, medical fitness, and mandatory documentation. Additional requirements and security deposit apply as per regulations.
- All journeys are conducted under the regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Soil2Soul and its operating partners are not responsible for changes arising from natural, political, or health-related disruptions. Any additional costs due to such situations will be borne by the traveller on-site.
- Pilgrims wishing to extend their journey to destinations such as Muktinath, Janakpur, Pokhara, Chitwan, Nagarkot, or other sacred sites may speak with our team for customised arrangements.
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