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Overland Yatra

14 Days Kailash Tour via Kerung — Overland

Duration14 Days
DifficultyChallenging
Maximum altitude5,600 m (Dolma La Pass)
Best seasonDates on request — confirm
Package price $2,700.00

Tour Overview

14-day overland pilgrimage

Kailash Tour via Kerung — By Overland

Travel from Kathmandu through Rasuwagadhi, Kerung and Saga to sacred Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.

This pilgrimage combines Kathmandu temple visits, a scenic overland journey across the Tibetan Plateau, worship beside Lake Manasarovar and the challenging Kailash Parikrama (Kora) on foot before returning to Kathmandu.

Tour at a glance

Main Kailash tour 14 days / 13 nights, Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Main package price USD 2,700 per person
Type of journey Overland coach travel with high-altitude Kailash Kora trek
Maximum stated altitude Dolma La Pass, 5,600 m (as supplied)
Meals Vegetarian meals: Day 1 dinner; Days 2–13 B/L/D; Day 14 breakfast
Season / dates Departure dates not provided in this document; confirm with the tour operator

Journey highlights

Kathmandu temples

Visit Pashupatinath, Jal Narayan and Guhyeshwari Temple, and attend evening Pashupatinath Aarti as scheduled.

Himalayan overland route

Travel via Rasuwagadhi and Kerung, with views of Himalayan peaks and high plateau landscapes en route to Saga.

Sacred Lake Manasarovar

Time for puja, havan, meditation and a holy bath, subject to local conditions.

Mount Kailash Parikrama

The Kora route passes Diraphuk, Dolma La Pass and Gaurikunda before descending toward Zuthulphuk.

Planned accommodation

Location Hotel / guesthouse listed
Kathmandu Hyatt Place / Radisson or similar — deluxe hotel
Rasuwagadhi Hotel Yangkhil or similar — attached bathroom
Kerung Standard Chinese hotel — attached bathroom
Saga (Sanga) Saga East Post Hotel or similar — attached bathroom
Lake Manasarovar Guesthouse near Chiu Gompa
Darchen Hotel Himalayan / New Chinese Hotel or similar — attached bathroom
Diraphuk and Zuthulphuk New guesthouses (basic facilities may apply)

Hotels and guesthouses are subject to availability and may be substituted with similar properties. Room facilities on the high-altitude Kora may be basic.

Trip Specifications

Starting Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Ending Point Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals Package Vegetarian meals (arrival D; full board Days 2–13; departure B)
Transportation Overland coach / Kailash Kora trek
Accommodation Deluxe hotels and guesthouses

Travel Itinerary

17 Days
1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the deluxe hotel. Welcome and overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals D
Accommodation Hyatt Place / Radisson or similar, Kathmandu
Important Notes
Dinner is the only meal explicitly included on arrival day.
2
In the morning, sign Tibet visa application forms. If biometric attendance is required, visit the China Visa Center. After the visa process, visit Pashupatinath, Jal Narayan and Guhyeshwari Temple. Attend Pashupatinath evening Aarti Darshan.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hyatt Place / Radisson or similar, Kathmandu
Important Notes
Visa procedure and sightseeing order depend on appointments and current requirements.
3
Allow another day for visa processing and preparation for the Kailash tour. Private optional visits to Chandragiri Hill or Doleshwar Mahadev may be taken at the traveller’s own expense. Prepare for the journey after lunch.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hyatt Place / Radisson or similar, Kathmandu
Important Notes
Private leisure excursions are not included in the price.
4
Drive from Kathmandu toward Rasuwagadhi, enjoying river valleys and rolling hills along the road. Transfer to the listed hotel for overnight stay.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel Yangkhil or similar, Rasuwagadhi
Altitude 2,500 m
Driving Approximately 7 hours
Distance 152 km
5
After breakfast, complete Nepal and China immigration and customs procedures, cross the border and continue to the town of Kerung. Overnight in a Chinese hotel with attached bathroom.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Standard Chinese hotel, Kerung
Altitude 2,900 m
Distance 26 km
Important Notes
Cross-border processing depends on permits, local operating conditions and official rules.
6
Drive across the Tibetan Plateau to Saga. Enjoy views of Mt. Shishapangma, Gauri Shankar and surrounding Himalayan peaks. The supplied route notes Gurung La Pass at approximately 5,050 m.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Saga East Post Hotel or similar
Altitude 4,500 m (Saga); Gurung La Pass listed at 5,050 m
Distance 250 km
Important Notes
Shishapangma is listed at 8,021 m in the supplied document.
7
Drive toward holy Lake Manasarovar, with a possible first view of Mount Kailash from Horchu Pass. Arrive near Chiu Gompa on the lakeshore and stay overnight in a guesthouse.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Guesthouse near Chiu Gompa, Manasarovar
Altitude 4,500 m
Distance 385 km
8
Spend time at Lake Manasarovar for puja, havan, meditation and a holy bath as permitted by local conditions. In the afternoon drive to Darchen, the base town for the Kailash Parikrama.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel Himalayan / New Chinese Hotel or similar, Darchen
Altitude 4,560 m
Distance 30 km
9
Begin the Kailash Parikrama. Drive about 10 km toward Tarboche, then walk toward Diraphuk. Overnight in a new guesthouse. The source states 18 km for the Darchen–Diraphuk route and approximately 4–5 hours of trekking.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation New guesthouse, Diraphuk
Altitude 4,890 m
Walking Approximately 4–5 hours
Distance 18 km route stated; includes 10 km drive (distance split unconfirmed)
Important Notes
The text does not clearly establish whether 18 km is the total route or the walking distance.
10
Trek toward Dolma La Pass (5,600 m), the most demanding stage of the Parikrama. Pause for short prayers if conditions permit, then descend past Gaurikunda and continue to Zuthulphuk for an overnight guesthouse stay.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation New guesthouse, Zuthulphuk
Altitude 5,600 m pass; Zuthulphuk about 4,790 m
Walking Approximately 8–10 hours
Distance 22 km
Important Notes
High-altitude trekking may be modified or cancelled by guides or authorities for safety.
11
After breakfast, trek approximately 8 km to the vehicle meeting point. Complete the Kailash Parikrama and drive onward to Saga via Manasarovar and Horchu. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Saga East Post Hotel or similar
Distance 8 km trek; onward road distance not specified
12
Return overland from Saga to Kerung and stay overnight in the hotel.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Standard Chinese hotel, Kerung
13
Drive from Kerung to the border and cross the Friendship Bridge area. Complete Chinese and Nepalese immigration procedures and continue to Kathmandu for the night.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hyatt Place / Radisson or similar, Kathmandu
Important Notes
Allow extra time for immigration and traffic.
14
MAIN 14-DAY KAILASH YATRA: After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu airport for your departure. The USD 2,700 Kailash tour ends here.

OPTIONAL MUKTINATH TOUR — DAY 14: Instead of departing, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple. Overnight in Pokhara. This is a separately arranged add-on, NOT included in the USD 2,700 Kailash package.

MUKTINATH ADD-ON PRICE: The supplied document does not specify an additional price. Request a separate quotation.

MUKTINATH ADD-ON INCLUDES (as supplied): One hotel night in Kathmandu, one in Pokhara and one in Jomsom; entry permits; scheduled air tickets for Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu; airport taxes; Kathmandu–Pokhara road transfer; Jomsom–Muktinath–Jomsom by jeep; a Nepali guide; and vegetarian meals according to the extension itinerary. Confirm the stated Kathmandu hotel night because the main tour already includes a Kathmandu overnight before the extension.

MUKTINATH ADD-ON EXCLUDES (as supplied): Tips; personal expenses such as beverages, phone calls, cold drinks and mineral water; additional services beyond the programme; rescue and emergency charges; extra hotel nights due to cancelled flights; international flights; travel insurance; and Manakamana cable-car tickets.
Meals B (main departure); B/L/D (optional extension)
Accommodation Main: airport transfer; optional: hotel in Pokhara
Distance Kathmandu–Pokhara (optional, distance not provided)
Important Notes
OPTIONAL EXTENSION START — shared Day 14. Days 15–17 apply only to travellers adding Muktinath. No extension price was supplied.
15
OPTIONAL MUKTINATH TOUR, DAY 15 ONLY: Take an early flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Travel by jeep to Muktinath Temple for puja and a holy bath, then return to Jomsom in the afternoon for an overnight hotel stay.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel in Jomsom
Distance Flight and jeep travel; distances not supplied
Important Notes
This is not part of the 14-day Kailash package. Flights depend on weather and operational conditions.
16
OPTIONAL MUKTINATH TOUR, DAY 16 ONLY: Fly early from Jomsom to Pokhara. Enjoy half-day sightseeing in Pokhara, then fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu
Distance Jomsom–Pokhara–Kathmandu flights
Important Notes
Optional extension only; flights are weather-dependent.
17
OPTIONAL MUKTINATH TOUR, DAY 17 ONLY: After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu airport for departure. The combined 14+3 day Kailash and Muktinath journey concludes.
Meals B
Important Notes
This departure replaces the standard Kailash Day 14 airport departure.

What's Included & Excluded

Services Included
  • Four nights deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with meals as described in the itinerary.
  • All required tour transportation and sightseeing in Nepal as listed in the Kailash programme.
  • Tibet visa and required entry permits.
  • Kailash Parikrama entry fee.
  • Best available hotels and guesthouses along the tour route.
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the two nights of Kailash Parikrama.
  • Vegetarian meals according to the day-by-day plan (Day 1 dinner; Days 2–13 B/L/D; Day 14 breakfast).
  • Packed lunches while driving and walking during the Kailash Parikrama.
  • Experienced cook for the group.
  • English- and Hindi-speaking Nepalese guide.
  • English-speaking Chinese guide in Tibet.
  • Nepalese Sherpa support staff.
  • Super luxury bus / coach for group transportation.
  • Supporting truck to carry luggage and group logistics.
  • Yak and yak handler to carry group luggage during the Parikrama.
  • First-aid supplies and oxygen gas cylinder.
  • Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama (circuit) by vehicle.
Services Excluded
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Personal expenses, beverages, cold drinks and phone calls.
  • Emergency rescue and evacuation costs.
  • Medical and hospital expenses if a participant becomes ill during the Kailash Yatra.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal riding horse during the Kailash Parikrama.
  • Personal porter services.
  • International flight tickets.
  • Small entry fees at certain Kathmandu monuments.
Package price $2,700.00

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Ramesh & Sunita Patel

Ramesh & Sunita Patel

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A Truly Life-Changing Spiritual Journey , Unforgettable Experience! 😘

Doing the Kailash Parikrama overland via Kerung was a lifelong dream for our family, and Fly Everest Holidays executed every detail flawlessly. The tour started wonderfully with serene temple visits in Kathmandu before we crossed the Rasuwagadhi border.

The overland drive through Kerung and Saga across the Tibetan Plateau offered some of the most breathtaking landscapes I have ever seen. Standing on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for morning prayers was a deeply emotional and spiritual moment that we will cherish forever.

The 3-day Kailash Kora was physically tough, especially crossing Dolma La Pass, but the support team, knowledgeable Tibetan guide, and attentive sherpas kept us safe, warm, and well-nourished throughout the high-altitude trek. If you are planning a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, I highly recommend going overland with this team!

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