Mount Kailash Overland Yatra 2027
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Mount Kailash Overland Yatra 2027

Mount Kailash
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About This Trip

Set out on a journey of faith to the sacred Mount Kailash and the holy Lake Mansarovar with the Mount Kailash Overland Yatra 2027. Travel through the breathtaking landscapes of Tibet, crossing high mountain passes, remote villages, and vast open valleys as you make your way towards one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in the world. Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Lake Mansarovar, take part in sacred rituals, and complete the holy Kailash Parikrama. More than just a journey, this is an opportunity to connect with your faith, find moments of peace, and create memories that will remain with you for a lifetime. Begin your sacred journey with Happy World Tours & Travel. Contact us today to plan your Mount Kailash Yatra 2027.

Trip Highlights

Holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar
UNESCO World Heritage Sites ▪ Sightseeing in Nepal & Tibet
Three Days Parikrama (Kora) around Mt. Kailash ▪ Drolma La Pass – 5650m
Exploration of Tibet and nomad lifestyle

What's Included

  • Documentation & Permits: Tibet Travel Permit, Tibet Visa, Special Kailash Mansarovar Permit, Applicable entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing destinations
  • Transportation: All ground transportation in private vehicles, Airport pick-up and drop-off services
  • Accommodation: 3-star standard hotel accommodation, Comfortable accommodation during the journey, including the Kailash region
  • Guides & Support Team: Experienced Nepali tour guide, Tibetan guide as required, Nepali support crew members in the Kailash region
  • Meals & Drinking Water: Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the trip (vegetarian meals), Drinking water (3 bottles per person per day)
  • Sightseeing & Pilgrimage Visits: Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple, Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth, Jal Narayan (Sleeping Vishnu) Temple, Tibet - Holy Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar Yamadwar, Drolma La Pass, Gauri Kunda, Milarepa Cave
  • Medical & Safety Equipment: Medical and first-aid kits, Daily pulse and oxygen-level checks using an oximeter, Oxygen cylinders for emergency support, Other necessary medical and safety equipment, Walking stick for the Kailash Parikrama
  • Clothing & Travel Equipment: Down jacket, Duffle bag, Day backpack

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Additional accommodation and meals caused by flight delays or bad weather
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Medical expenses and personal medication.
  • Emergency Circumstances
  • Extra Nights
  • Pony – Horseman – Helper

When to Visit

This route is open year-round, but conditions vary by month. Tap any month to see how it compares.

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One of the best months to travel — clear conditions and comfortable pace throughout.

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Your Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu

Highlights

Our representatives will receive you at the airport in Kathmandu and guide you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Altitude: 1400m Meals: D Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley

Key Activities

Kathmandu Arrival

Meals

Dinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Highlights

We will visit some of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley today. we'll take a tour of a few well-known Hindu temples in the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit Pashupatinath, Guheshwari Shaktipeeth, and Jalnarayan Temple. Later, you can get some supplies for the Yatra if necessary. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Altitude: 1400m Meals: B, L, D Distance: Inside Kathmandu Valley

Key Activities

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Kathmandu to Ghattekhola

Highlights

We're going to drive to Ghattekhola in the morning. The settlement of Ghattekhola is located at Langtang, in Kathmandu's northern area. We will arrive in Ghattekhola after a 7–8-hour drive through the Pasang Lhamu Highway. Spend the night at a guest house. Altitude: 2380m Distance: 127 km – 8 hours

Key Activities

Travel to the Nepal–China border region.

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Ghattekhola to Kerung

Highlights

Following breakfast, we will set out for the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border or the friendship bridge at the Nepal-Tibet border. In about one and half hours depending on immigration, we will reach Kerung (also known as Gyirung), the first village in Tibet. Rest at the guesthouse. Altitude: 3000m Distance: 28 km – 1 hours

Key Activities

Entry into China and completion of border formalities.

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Kerung to Saga

Highlights

The route takes us smoothly to the settlement of Saga by ascending and descending the passes of Thong La and La Lung. We will be able to witness Lake Peiku Tso and the Tibetans' customary method of yak and sheep grazing along the way. Hotel overnight stay. Altitude: 4400m Distance: 170 km – 5 hours

Key Activities

Travelling

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Acclimatization at Saga

Highlights

We will spend the day at Saga County, to acclimatize to the altitude. There are options to go on short hikes and roam around the Saga throughout the day. Overnight at a hotel in Saga. Altitude: 4400m Distance: Around Saga County

Key Activities

Altitude acclimatization and rest for proper adjustment to the high altitude.

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Saga to Mansarovar via Paryang and Explore Mansarovar Lake

Highlights

After our breakfast at Saga, we will be driving to the highest freshwater lake in the world, the holy Mansarovar Lake, lying at an altitude of 4558 meters, stretching wide with a pristine greenish-blue color. The holy lake is believed to be the resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakshasha (Rakshash Taal). The Rakshash Taal is believed to be created by the Evil King Ravan, and the locals believe the water is poisonous. Overnight at a guest house around Lake Mansarovar. Altitude: 4558m Distance: 480-km –10 hours

Key Activities

Explore Mansarovar Lake

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Mansarovar – Drive to Darchen

Highlights

We will get into our spiritual selves and perform some rituals (puja) at the bank of the holy lake mansarovar. Our staff will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from lake Mansarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the Parikrama of the Mansarovar Lake on a Jeep, and continue to the base camp of Kailash, Darchen. It is a village town right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at a hotel. Altitude: 4575m Distance:40km – 1 hour (Mansarovar to Darchen)

Key Activities

oly Lake Mansarovar Puja, Ritual Bathing, and Jeep Parikrama of the Lake.

Meals

BreakfastLunch

Destination

Mount Kailash

Darchen - Yamadwar - Drirapuk (Kora starts)

Highlights

We will embark on a three – day parikrama. We first drive to the small settlement of Tarboche, also called Darboche. It is the starting point of the Kailash Kora and is also known as the Valley of Gods. Yamadwar, the gatewat of the God of Death, is located here in Tarboche. We will walk for a few hours to arrive at the settlement of Derapuk, settling right in front of the North Face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight and rest at a guest house. Altitude: 4900m Distance: 7km – 0.5 hours (Darchen to Tarboche Valley) 14km – 8hours (Yamodhar to Drirapuk)

Key Activities

Start of Kailash Kora: Yamadwar & North Face Darshan

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Dirapuk to Juthulpuk (Drolma La Pass)

Highlights

Among the three days of Kora, today is the longest and the most difficult day. We will be heading towards the village of Jarok Donkhang first, and hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest for some time and take a steep downhill and get to the banks of Lham-chu Khir river. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikunda’. We reach the village of Juthulpuk, this place is named after. The famous cave of Juthulpuk, Zruthulpuk cave, also known as ‘the miracle cave’. We will also catch sight of the Buddha’s Footprints along the way. Overnight at a guest house. Altitude: 5650m Distance: 22km – 10/12 hours (Dirapuk to Juthulpuk)

Key Activities

Crossing Drolma La Pass

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Juthulpuk to Jhong (Kora Ends) to Saga

Highlights

We will spend the morning touring the nearby Milarepa cave's caves and temples. After breakfast, we will climb for three to four hours around 7-km to finish our Kora and return to the Darchen settlement. We'll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Hotel overnight stay. Altitude: 4400m Distance: 500km – 10 hours

Key Activities

Complete Kailash Kora and drive back to Saga.

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Saga to Kerung

Highlights

We will take a nice ride on paved Tibetan roads back to the settlement of Kerung, which is at the border between Nepal and Tibet. Today is our day off, so we may relax and spend the night at a guesthouse in Kerung. Altitude: 2800m Distance: 108 km – 5 hours

Key Activities

Travel Back to Saga

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinner

Destination

Mount Kailash

Kerung to Kathmandu

Highlights

After completing the immigration procedures at the Nepal-Tibet border, we will drive back to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Afternoon souvenir shopping and overnight at the hotel. Altitude: 1400m Distance: 155 km – 8 hours

Key Activities

Travel back to Kathmandu

Meals

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Destination

Mount Kailash

Final Departure

Highlights

Our representatives will drop you at the airport as per the flight timings.

Key Activities

Airport transfer for departure.

Meals

Breakfast

Destination

Mount Kailash

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