Starts From
Kathmandu, Nepal · ex-Delhi on request
Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra from Kathmandu
12D/11NFrom Kathmandu, Nepal
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu (AP plan — breakfast & dinner) Included
All accommodation in Tibet and border towns as per itinerary Included
Overland journey in A/C luxury coach with dedicated support vehicle Included
₹ 2,50,000
per person + GST
INR 2,75,000
About the Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra from Kathmandu
- Duration:
- 11 Nights / 12 Days
- Starts from:
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Price:
- ₹ 2,50,000 per person
- Meals:
- All vegetarian meals included
- Best time:
- May–June and August–September
- Covers:
- Mt. Kailash Parikrama · Lake Mansarovar Holy Dip · Overland Luxury Coach via Kerung–Saga Route
The Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra from Kathmandu is a 12-day, 11-night journey by road from Nepal into Tibet, priced at ₹ 2,50,000 per person. It is meant for pilgrims looking for a Kailash Mansarovar tour package from Kathmandu who prefer the overland Kerung route, where height is gained gradually by road, to flights via Simikot and Hilsa. Flights to and from Kathmandu are not part of the package, so you can join from any Indian city.
After a briefing in Kathmandu and darshan at Pashupatinath, Guhyeshwari and Budanilkantha, the group drives to Syabrubesi or Tatopani and crosses into Tibet at Rasuwagadhi. Kerung, at about 2,700 m, is the first night in Tibet, followed by Saga at about 4,640 m, where a full rest day is kept for acclimatisation and the tour leader checks everyone's SpO2. On Day 6 you reach Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m) for the holy dip and puja, and the next morning drive to Darchen for the first full darshan of Mount Kailash.
The parikrama of Mount Kailash is done over three days: Darchen to Dirapuk (about 13 km), the hardest day over Dolma La pass at 5,636 m to Zuthulpuk (about 22 km), and a gentler 12 km to finish. Horses or yaks can be hired locally at extra cost. Guesthouses beyond Kerung are basic and nights are cold even in summer.
The price covers vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 12 breakfast, Kathmandu hotels, Tibet stays, coach and support vehicle, Chinese Group Visa processing assistance, Tibet permits, a Tibetan guide, a Nepali tour leader, oxygen and a Gamow bag. Insurance with evacuation cover, GST and TCS are extra. India's Ministry of External Affairs advises pilgrims not to leave India until the visa and every permit are in hand. If trekking is not possible, see our Kailash aerial darshan guide.
Tour Information
Read this to prepare for your tour in the best way!
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team receives you and transfers you to the hotel. Afternoon free for rest or last-minute shopping — trekking poles, thermals, high-altitude snacks, and personal medications. Evening: Yatra orientation briefing covering the full route, altitude profile, Tibet border protocol, permit status, and Parikrama packing guidance. Passports and documents collected for Tibet permit processing. Group dinner and early sleep. Meals: Dinner Stay: Kathmandu
Kailash Mansarovar Overland Yatra from Kathmandu at a Glance – Time, Cost & Travel Mode
Tour Type
Road & surface transfers
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Tour Cost
₹ 2,50,000 onwards (indicative)
Includes
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu (AP plan — breakfast & dinner), All accommodation in Tibet and border towns as per itinerary, Overland journey in A/C luxury coach with dedicated support vehicle, Professional licensed Tibetan guide for entire Tibet leg
Other Start Points
Major metros via flight/rail to gateway city
Why book with us?
Fixed Weekly Departures
Overland Route Advantage
Dedicated Acclimatization Day
A/C Luxury Coach for Tibet
All Permits End-to-End
Medical Safety Equipment
Experienced Tibet Partnership
Complete Vegetarian Meals
Teerthayan's Pilgrimage DNA
Travel tips
Start Physical Preparation 2–3 Months Early
Daily walks of 6-8km and stair climbing make the Parikrama joyful, not just survivable
Respect the Acclimatization Day
Day 5 at Saga is medically designed into the itinerary — use it for complete rest, not sightseeing
Carry Diamox (Acetazolamide)
Consult your doctor beforehand; start 24-48 hours before reaching 4,000m+. Keep in your Parikrama daypack throughout
Hydrate Constantly
4-5 litres of warm water daily above 4,000m; dehydration accelerates altitude sickness significantly
Layer Your Clothing
Thermal base + fleece mid-layer + down jacket for nights and Parikrama mornings; temperatures drop to -5°C even in July
Pack Light for Parikrama Days
Daypack max 5-7kg — water, snacks, medicines, torch, warm layer, rain jacket; main luggage stays at Darchen
Bring Trekking Poles
Essential for Dolma La descent (steep, rocky, hard on knees); collapsible poles are the single most useful item on the circuit
Carry 10 Passport-Size Photos
Required at border posts, permit offices, and Parikrama checkposts — always carry more than you think you need
High-Altitude Sun Protection
SPF 50+ sunscreen, UV-blocking sunglasses, and a hat — UV at 5,000m causes severe sunburn in under 20 minutes
Respect Tibetan Sacred Culture
Circumambulate mani walls, stupas, and Kailash itself clockwise; do not step on prayer flags; ask before photographing
Women
Wear comfortable trekking pants and thermal layers — saris are not advisable for treks and high-altitude conditions
Currency
Exchange INR to Chinese Yuan (CNY) in Kathmandu; Indian Rupees not accepted in Tibet; carry small denomination notes
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
2 nights hotel in Kathmandu (AP plan — breakfast & dinner)
All accommodation in Tibet and border towns as per itinerary
Overland journey in A/C luxury coach with dedicated support vehicle
Professional licensed Tibetan guide for entire Tibet leg
Experienced Nepali tour leader from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
All vegetarian meals throughout (Day 1 dinner to Day 12 breakfast)
Chinese Group Visa processing assistance
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) and Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) Permit
All inner line and restricted area permits for the Parikrama
Gamow bag (portable altitude chamber) — 1 per group
Oxygen cylinders in support vehicle for emergencies
Daily SpO2 health monitoring and basic first-aid kit
Sealed Mansarovar jal (sacred water) for each pilgrim
Kailash Mansarovar Parikrama completion certificate
Complimentary duffle bag and backpack for each pilgrim
Airport transfers and local sightseeing vehicle in Kathmandu
All road tolls, permits, and driver allowances in Tibet
Exclusions
Flights to/from Kathmandu (international or domestic India–Nepal)
5% GST and 5% TCS as applicable
Travel insurance and emergency evacuation (mandatory — minimum USD 1 lakh medical evacuation cover)
Yak/horse hire during Kailash Parikrama (optional, paid directly to local operators)
Personal expenses — tips, laundry, beverages, phone calls
Personal oxygen cylinder (group cylinder provided; personal one charged extra)
Room heaters at Tibet guesthouses (charged by property, not included)
Single supplement charges
Extra night stays due to delays, border closures, or weather disruptions
Camera and video fees at monasteries or restricted Tibet sites
Optional Ashtapad visit or any activity not in itinerary
Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
Frequently asked questions
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May–June and August–September are ideal. July is manageable with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Avoid October onward — passes close and weather deteriorates rapidly.
Curated with care
Balanced pace for darshan, rest, and comfort.
24/7 trip support
Continuous help before, during, and after yatra.
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