Overview
Embark on the most revered pilgrimage in Hinduism and Buddhism. Circle the sacred Mount Kailash, bathe in the pristine waters of Lake Mansarovar, and experience spiritual ceremonies that have remained unchanged for millennia.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day1Arrival in Kathmandu△ 1,400m⌄
Welcome at Tribhuvan Airport with traditional garland. Transfer to 5-star accommodation. Evening orientation dinner.
Day2Kathmandu Sacred Sites△ 1,400m⌄
Visit Pashupatinath Temple for Rudrabhishek ceremony. Explore Budhanilkanth (Sleeping Vishnu) and Gujeshwori Temple.
Day3-4Preparation & Visa Processing△ 1,400m⌄
Tibet visa processing. Optional visits to Swayambhunath and Doleshwor Mahadev. Spiritual preparation and briefing.
Day5Flight to Lhasa△ 3,700m⌄
Scenic flight over the Himalayas to Lhasa. Traditional Tibetan welcome with Khada. Begin acclimatization.
Day6Lhasa Cultural Immersion△ 3,700m⌄
Explore the magnificent Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Evening Tibetan cultural performance.
Day7Journey to Shigatse & Thingri△ 4,000m⌄
Travel on the world's highest railway to Shigatse. Continue by road through dramatic Tibetan landscapes to Thingri.
Day8Drive to Saga△ 4,500m⌄
Cross the Tibetan plateau. Meet Nepalese support crew including guide, cook, and Sherpa staff at Saga.
Day9Lake Mansarovar△ 4,560m⌄
First sacred glimpse of Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash. Complete lake Parikrama. Evening Puja and Hawan by the lakeside.
Day10To Yamdwar — Gateway of Kailash△ 4,750m⌄
Drive to Darchen and onward to Yamdwar. Offer prayers at the starting point of the sacred Kora.
Day11Trek to Diraphuk△ 5,080m⌄
Begin the holy circumambulation. Trek through the Lha Chu valley to Diraphuk with views of Kailash's north face.
Day12Dolma La Pass to Zuthulphuk△ 5,620m⌄
The most challenging and spiritually significant day. Cross the Dolma La Pass at 5,620m. Descend to Zuthulphuk.
Day13Complete Parikrama & Return△ 4,500m⌄
Complete the final stretch of the Parikrama. Return to Darchen and drive to Saga for rest.
Day14Return to Kathmandu & Departure△ 1,400m⌄
Drive to Nepal-Tibet border. Helicopter transfer to Kathmandu. Receive Parikrama completion certificate. Airport transfer.