Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a pilgrimage journey to Mount Kailash in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. Considered sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos, it attracts thousands of devotees annually. The Yatra covers a distance of approximately 52 kilometres, circling the holy mountain. It begins in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and involves rigorous trekking at high altitudes, reaching up to 19,500 feet. The entire Yatra typically takes around 15 days to complete.
Permit and Visa Process For -Non Indian Passport Holders –
Permit from China will be obtained on the basis of a copy of the valid passport for Non-Indian passport holders. We will arrange the Visa from the Chinese Embassy at Kathmandu and guests need to be present and provide the original passport for Visa processing at the Kathmandu office.
Why Choose Us Shiven Holidays
Dedicated Relationship Manager-There will be one touch point contact person to get all the information like Permit update, Visa update and other Yatra related information and he will personally take care during tour also.
Ground Support team– To ensure proper support, we deploy our Staff at Lucknow / Nepalgunj/Simikot and other places for customer or group handling, as well as we are 24*7 available on call throughout your travel.
Well Sanitized Stay– We have best available accommodation at the Yatra route like 3 to 4 star at Kathmandu, 3 to 4 Star at Nepalgunj, Basis Hotel at Simikot, Hotel Himalayan at Taklakot and Darchen, and Basic guest houses at Mansarovar and during the Kailash Parikrama.
Experience Guide & Porter –Group will be having experienced guides & porter who have travelled for Kailash Yatra multiple times and in Tibet part Chinese guide is must to understand the local language for support the group.
Experienced Staff- We have the best and experienced staff for the Yatra who will guide you and will answer all your questions regarding your travel.
Important Pre-Departure Information:
Clothing:
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold.
Indian woman Pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear Sari. Bring all the medicines, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you need at home as these are difficult (if not impossible) to obtain on the way.
A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also, quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though expensive is highly recommended to beat the chilling cold.
Also, carry down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust and cold.
Bring with you:
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘namkeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets.
Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude), Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes), sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes.
In your interests, it is essential that you be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation.
This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kerung before moving on to the higher altitudes.
Be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage.
We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency:
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.00 approx, Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or
Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.
Risks & Liability:
Shiven Holidays team and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB).
Therefore, Shiven Holidays and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness, death or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
Terms & Conditions: –
We strongly recommend to go through with terms & conditions before making the booking.
On arrival at Kathmandu, meet and greet by our representative and further transfer to the Hotel. Check-in and fresh yourself. Later proceed for local visit. After darshan of Pashupatinath temple, program briefing & yatra preparation will be done at the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu - is an incredibly diverse historic city with breathtaking Newari architecture, centuries old Hindu and Buddhist religious sites. Kathmandu is blessed by Living Goddess Kumari and is enriched by endless ceremonial processions and events that take to the streets every now and then with throngs of devotees seeking joy in spiritual celebrations. These religious festivals are steeped in legends and are quite a spectacle with chariot processions and masked dancers often possessed by the spirits of deities.
Morning after breakfast, full day to explore holiness of the city & visit temples like Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Temple (Shakti Peetham), Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan) & Shwambhu Nath Temple etc. Evening free for leisure or own activity. Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
Kathmandu Weather - The month of September in Kathmandu experiences very rapidly decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 72% to 30%. The clearest day of the month is September 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 70% of the time.
Pashupatinath temple- Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism
Swoyambunath Stupa- Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, is one of the most iconic and sacred sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds great religious and cultural significance
Jal Narayan temple- Jal Narayan Temple, also known as the "Budhanilkantha Temple," is a Hindu temple located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is a significant pilgrimage site and a popular tourist attraction
Guheshwori Amman temple- Guheshwori Devi Temple is a significant Hindu temple located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Guheshwori, an aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati, who is considered the consort of Lord Shiva
Patan Square- Patan Square, also known as Mangal Bazaar, is a historic and cultural hub located in the city of Lalitpur, which is one of the three major cities in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. The area is renowned for its well-preserved ancient architecture, intricate woodwork, and rich cultural heritage
Patan Museum- The Patan Museum is an acclaimed museum located in the heart of Patan, a historic city in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional art and cultural heritage of the region
Morning after breakfast, drive to Syabrubesi (152 Kms/ 7 Hrs), on arrival at Syabrubesi, check-in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
Syabrubesi - is a beautiful resident village inside the Langtang National Park. The local community, its festival culture, traditions, and the famous religious yatra “Kailash Yatra. Syabrubesi, Nepal is about 80 kilometers far from capital Kathmandu and has rough, graveled single lane roads.
Syabrubesi Weather - lies on the outskirts of Langtang National Park and is thus covered by green hills filled with trees. Syabrubesi lies near the banks of Trisuli River. The weather of Syabrubesi is humid and sees rainfall quite often. The average temperature in summer lies from 20ºCelcius to 30ºCecius, and the winter sees the temperature of 10ºCelsius to 20ºCelcius.
Early morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel & drive through new route to Rasuwa Gadi (15 Kms drive), after immigration and customs formalities on both sides (Nepal & China), further drive to the small town Kerung. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
Kerung - situated in the southern part of Gyirong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The town is situated on the east bank of Gyirong River (Gyirong Zangbo) which is a tributary of the Trishuli River and has an elevation about 2,700 metres (8,900 ft). It has a subtropical mountain monsoon climate, with reasonable precipitation and warm weather. Historically, Gyirong Town has been an important town in the cross border trade between China and Nepal as it was located on a major traditional trade thoroughfare between the two countries.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Dongba (250 Kms drive), enjoy grand view of Mt. Shishapangma (8081 MT), Gauri Shankar & other high mountains. Drive through Gurungng- La Pass (5050 MT). Dinner & Overnight stay at Dongba.
Morning Drive 385 Kms to Holy Lake Mansarovar (4500 M). Very auspicious day for all people, the first glimpse of Holy Mansarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from Horchu Pass. Overnight stay at the shore of Lake Mansarovar.
Spiritual activities such as the abode of god will be a lifetime - achievement. Pooja, Havana worship, meditation, holy bath etc. Later drive an hour for Darchen, the base camp of Holy Mt. Kailash. Rest of day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit (Parikrama).
Mansarovar Lake - The holiest lake of Tibet and also considered to be the world’s highest fresh-water lake, Lake Mansarovar is clipped in the far western Tibet Ngari Prefecture that is known to be ‘not so far’ from the Mighty Mount Kailash. It has been assumed by the Hindus that, the divine Lake Mansarovar has been formed by Lord Brahma, with an intention of facilitating a perfect area of letting his sons take bath after the whole trek of the divine land.
Morning after breakfast, drive for 10 kms to Tarboche (Yam Dhwar) and trek up about 04/05 hour Diraphuk (4890m) to reach Parikrama/Cora begins. Overnight stay.
Yam Dhwar - Carrying the meaning of ‘Yam’ as the lord of death and on the other hand, ‘Dwar’ as gate- the Yama Dwar on whole is the ‘Gateway of the God of Death’. It is the Gateway for making an entry into the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva open for all the pilgrims who are looking forward to have an experience for the lifetime. In order to visit the Mount Kailash, there exists a dire need for the pilgrim to pass through the Yam Dwar.
Parikrama Continues, this is the day every pilgrim talks about, the most difficult journey through out the trip, start the trek up to Dolma La pass (5600m), By reaching offer very short prayers at Dolmala and further move towards Gauri Kund. Overnight stay.
Gauri Kund - accompanied with massive significance incorporated in the tour to the holy Mount Kailash. The splashing of the Gauri Kund’s water is believed to purify your senses and also the soul, also they bring back some water from the lake to their homes for the purification purposes. Thus, indulging in the calmness, beauty and the clarity of the Gauri Kund is no less than an utmost satisfaction for thousands present here.
After Breakfast, start the trek for 8 km, after reaching at the point, where the jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen. Parikrama ends. Post Lunch drive to Saga via Mansarovar. Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast, start the journey to Kerung. After a drive of 250 Kms, check-in to the hotel at Kerung. Evening time is for leisure activities. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel & transfer to Kathmandu by road and On arrival at Kathmandu, check-in at the hotel. Evening spent the time in the local streets for shopping. Buy famous “Rudrash” & other some other things by your own. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from hotel. Get assistance for transfer to airport. Depart for home or next destination rejuvenated with the blessings of Lord Shiva and the absolving pilgrimage-to-Kailash-Mansarovar.
After breakfast, check out from hotel. Get assistance for transfer to airport. Depart for home or next destination rejuvenated with the blessings of Lord Shiva and the absolving pilgrimage-to-Kailash-Mansarovar.
No of Person
Offer Price for Non-Indian Passport Holders
Min 01
USD 2300/-per person
Kailash Mansarovar from Kathmandu Schedule 2024
Months
Date
May
18th May ( Full Moon)
June
5th June , 16th June ( Full Moon)
July
7th July and 16th July ( Full Moon)
Aug
5th August ,8th August ,14th August (Full Moon) ,25th August
Sep
13th Sep ( Full Moon)
Hotels Envisaged or Similar
Kathmandu
Hotel Hayat Palace / Hotel Royal Singi
Syabrubesi
Hotel Malla / Hotel Trekkers
Kerung
Hotel Xsongde
Saga
Hotel Sisapangma
Mansarovar
Gompa Guest House on sharing basis
Darchen
Hotel Himalayan
Diraphuk
Basic Guest House/ Tent on sharing basis
Zhulthulphuk
Basic Guest House/ Tent on sharing basis
Inclusions:
Tibet (China) Visa
Yatra Permit
Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
14 Nights’ Accommodation.
Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama (Circuit) by bus
Transport by AC Bus, Car as per group sizes
Nepali Team Leader, Chinese / Tibetan Tour Guide
Team of Sherpa to carry your luggage & Cooks to prepare food
English & Hindi speaking Guide
Free gifts (Bag Pack, duffle Bag & other stuff)
Down Jacket for Yatra (returnable after Yatra)
Oxygen cylinder for guest
Yak for Kailash Parikrama for carrying equipments and kitchen utensils only.
Exclusions:
5% GST applicable
Anything which is not included in inclusions.
Any kind of personal expenses.
Airfare / Rail fare or any other expenses from your home location.
Pony / Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama.
Any kind of Travel insurance.
Any kind of Medical expenses.
Gov Service tax as applicable.
Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member.
Extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Kerung / Dongba / Diraphuk due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason.
VISA Cancellation charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet.
Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight/helicopter during Yatra.
General Conditions
We strongly advise to allot 1-2 extra days to overcome any delays.
Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays.
Shiven Holidays has the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason.
The Group will be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire Group will enter & exit together as per schedule.
Non-Indian passport holder have to arrive Kathmandu to get the visa processing and need 2-3 working days
Kailash Booking Process :-
Fill up Kailash Yatra Booking Form, scan colored image of your passport.
Send the soft copy of Booking form & passport at holidaysshiven@gmail.com
Transfer booking amount to Shiven Holidays account & share transaction details on holidaysshiven@gmail.com
Pay the balance amount 15 days before Yatra date.
Payment Pattern:-
At the time of Booking - USD 500/Person + Copy of the Passport
60 Days prior to departure date- USD 1000/-per person
15 Days prior to departure date- Balance Amount of agreed package cost
Cancellation Policy :-
It is our most important aim that you enjoy your holiday and that we earn your trust. However, we are not responsible for any cancellation due to any industrial disputes, Technical failure of any type of transport we use, loss of earnings, late arrivals or force majeure, or any items beyond our control. Any time after booking, if you wish to cancel your trip, you must notify Global Connect Hospitality in writing. Once we receive your notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
1. Any cancellation before 61 days prior to departure date will cost the initial booking amount of INR 20,000/Person
2. Any cancellation between 59 Days to 30 Days prior to departure date will cost 30% of agreed package cost.
3. Any cancellation between 29 Days to 8 Days prior to departure will cost 50% of agreed package cost.
4. Any cancellation within 7 days of departure will be treated as NO Show, hence there will be no refund in that case.
Documents Required:-
6 Month Valid Passport from travel date with 6 passport size photographs.
Oxygen cylinder:-
Our company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrims prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 Per cylinder.
Food during Yatra:-
Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip. Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during the Yatra
Age Restrictions:-
No, we do not have any age restrictions. If you are physically fit, you may travel but sometime Chinese Authority do not permit for people aged 70 or above. We insist everyone to consult with their doctor and must mention that you are going to high altitude. Many of old aged people travelled with us and have successfully done the Parikrama.
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