Grand Himalayan Pilgrimage
Kailash · Muktinath · Everest — The Ultimate Sacred Journey
Overview
Our flagship expedition weaves together the three most sacred destinations in the Himalayas into one transformative odyssey. From the liberation waters of Muktinath to the shadow of Everest and the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash, this is the pinnacle of Himalayan pilgrimage.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day1Welcome to Kathmandu△ 1,400m⌄
Grand arrival at Tribhuvan Airport. Traditional Rudraksha Mala welcome. Transfer to 5-star hotel for welcome dinner.
Day2Fly to Pokhara & Drive to Jomsom△ 2,742m⌄
Scenic flight to Pokhara. Drive through the Kali Gandaki gorge. Collect sacred Shaligrams. Visit ancient Marpha village.
Day3Muktinath Temple Pilgrimage△ 3,800m⌄
Early morning drive to Muktinath. Sacred bath under 108 water spouts. Temple ceremonies for liberation. Return to Pokhara lakeside.
Day4Pokhara Sacred Sites△ 820m⌄
Visit Vindabasini Temple. Boat to Barahi Temple on Fewa Lake. Explore Gupteshwor Mahadev cave temple. Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day5Kathmandu Spiritual Heritage△ 1,400m⌄
Rudrabhishek at Pashupatinath Temple. Visit Budhanilkanth (Sleeping Vishnu). Gujeshwori Temple. Evening Kailash briefing.
Day6Rest & Preparation△ 1,400m⌄
Tibet visa collection. Optional visits to Swayambhunath and Doleshwor Mahadev. Final packing for Tibet.
Day7Flight to Lhasa△ 3,700m⌄
Cross the Himalayas by air to Lhasa. Traditional Tibetan Khada welcome. Begin high-altitude acclimatization.
Day8Lhasa — The Holy City△ 3,700m⌄
Explore the magnificent Potala Palace. Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Traditional Yak Dance performance.
Day9Train to Shigatse & Drive to Thingri△ 4,000m⌄
Journey on the world's highest railway. Cross the dramatic Tibetan plateau to Thingri.
Day10North Everest Viewpoint & Saga△ 4,500m⌄
Drive to Segar valley for North Everest Base Camp viewpoint. Witness the world's highest peak. Continue to Saga.
Day11Sacred Lake Mansarovar△ 4,560m⌄
First breathtaking glimpse of Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash. Complete lake Parikrama. Lakeside Puja and Hawan.
Day12Mansarovar Spiritual Day△ 4,560m⌄
Morning meditation by the lake. Sacred bath in Mansarovar's purifying waters. Prepare for Kailash Parikrama.
Day13Drive to Yamdwar△ 4,750m⌄
Journey through Darchen to Yamdwar — the gateway to Mount Kailash. Offer prayers and prepare for the sacred Kora.
Day14Trek to Diraphuk△ 5,080m⌄
Begin the holy circumambulation through the Lha Chu valley. Arrive at Diraphuk with majestic views of Kailash's north face.
Day15Dolma La Pass to Zuthulphuk△ 5,620m⌄
Cross the sacred Dolma La Pass at 5,620m — the spiritual apex of the journey. Descend to Zuthulphuk.
Day16Complete Parikrama△ 4,500m⌄
Complete the final leg of the Kailash Parikrama. Return to Darchen. Drive to Saga for celebration and rest.
Day17-18Return Journey Through Tibet△ 3,800m⌄
Drive through the Tibetan plateau toward Nepal border. Pass through dramatic landscapes and small Tibetan towns.
Day19Border Crossing & Helicopter to Kathmandu△ 1,400m⌄
Complete immigration at Rasuwa Gadhi. Chartered helicopter flight over the Himalayas back to Kathmandu.
Day20Farewell Day△ 1,400m⌄
Receive Kailash Parikrama completion certificate. Farewell dinner with fellow pilgrims. Optional shopping.
Day21Departure△ 1,400m⌄
Airport transfer for onward journey. Carry the blessings of the Himalayas home.