Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Today we will prepare the complete visa application form and submit it tomorrow to China Visa Service.

AM- Visit Pasupatinath temple and Guheshwari temple (Shakti Peeth).

PM- Detail briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

AM: Visit Doleshwor Mahadev (Head part of Kedarnath located in Uttarakhand, India) and Saga (World tallest statue of Lord Shiva)

PM: Visit sleeping vishnu (Jal Narayan)

After breakfast, drive to Manakamana Temple (110 Km/4 Hrs). We drive to Manakamana Cable Car base station and then take a ride in Cable car to reach top of the hill where the temple is located.

The name Manakamana originates from two words, "MANA" which means "HEART" and "KAMANA" which means "WISH". It is believed that if anyone makes a wish in this temple by their heart then their wish will be fulfilled.

AM: Visit World Heritage Sites Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, Kumar temple (Living Goddess) and Soyambhunath stupa.

PM: Visit Jhor Mahadev. It is Shiva temple which is inside a cave covered by a huge rock. You can also enjoy the waterfall that runs down from this huge rock.

Tibet visa will be collected on this day.

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Timure.

Drive: 145 Km. Time: 8-9 hrs.

Timure Altitude: 1420 mt.=4658 ft.

After breakfast, we cross China border and enter into Tibet. After completing the custom formalities we drive to Kyerong. Drive: 37 Km, Time: 2 hrs. Altitude at Kyerong: 3500 mt.=11480 ft.

Drive from Kyerong to Saga

Drive from Kyerong to Saga. Saga is the place where we will stay 2 nights to get acclimatized. Drive 125 Km for 4-5 hrs. Altitude at Saga 4290 mt.=14075 ft.

It is very essential to stay at Saga to get acclimatization before going ahead to higher altitude.

Today we drive to Lake Manasarovar via Prayang and Mayum La Pass (5200 mt.) and arrive Chu Gompa taking parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by driving. Today is the day of a lifetime experience as you will have the first sight of Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar.

Today, after reaching Manasarovar, yatris who wish to hire pony and porters for Kailash parikrama should confirm with our guide so that he can make necessary arrangements.

Today morning we wake up at the bank of Lake Manasarovar. We perform pooja, homa and other rituals. After having lunch we drive to Darchen. Distance: 36 km Drive: 1 hr. Altitude at Darchen: 4620 mt.=15155 ft.

Drive to Yama Dwar 8km. We will pass through the Yama Dwar and start Kailash parikrama. Total 9 kms. Walk 6-9 hrs. Darchen altitude 5000 mt = 16404 ft.

Pilgrims who have booked for porter and/or pony will get them at Yama Dwar.

Pilgrims who are not going for parikrama will return from Yama Dwar and stay in Darchen.

After breakfast we walk for around 5.5 kms through a very rocky trail wearing helmet as stones will be falling from above. Our trained Sherpas will help you walk and cross any difficult points in the trail. Total walk to Kailash Base and return will take 10 to 11 hrs.

Today is the toughest and longest day of this yatra. You must wake up and start your journey at around 5 AM with light food. From the start of the day till you reach Dolma La Pass, the highest point in this yatra (Altitude 5650 mt./18532 ft.), you have to go up hill (atleast 4 hrs.). However in between, there are flat portion of the trail.

After reaching Dolma La Pass, the trail descends to other side of the mountain via Gauri Kunda (also called Parvati Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati, takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending. After reaching down to the valley base (the other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another approx. 6 hrs to reach Zutulphuk. Total walk 10 hrs. Altitude of Zuthulphuk is 4780 mt./15700 ft.

Today we complete Kailash parikrama. 6 Km walk for 3-4 hrs. We then drive to Darchen, pick-up pilgrim's not making parikrama and drive to Saga. Drive is 554 Km. Time taken 9 hrs. Altitude in Saga 14075 ft / 4290 mt.

After breakfast we drive to Kyerong with the blessings of Lord Shiva and experience of a life time. 125 Km. Drive 4-5 hrs.

From Kyerong we drive 1 hr to Friendship Bridge at Nepal-Tibet border. After completing custom formalities, we drive to Kathmandu. 204 KM, Drive 8-9 hrs. Altitude 4592 ft/ 1400 mt.

Today we will transfer you to airport for departure flight or you can join one of our other optinal tours at extra cost.