Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our team welcomes you and transfers you to the hotel. Evening briefing about the yatra and collection of passports for the Tibet permit.

Darshan at Pashupatinath Temple and sightseeing in Kathmandu, with time to prepare for the journey while the permits and formalities are completed.

Scenic drive north from Kathmandu towards the Nepal-Tibet border, overnight at Dhunche, Syabrubesi or Timure.

Cross the border into Tibet, complete immigration formalities and drive to Kyirong.

Drive up onto the Tibetan plateau to Saga, with scenic Himalayan landscapes along the way.

Drive across the plateau to the holy Lake Mansarovar for the first darshan of Mount Kailash. Holy dip and puja by the lake.

Drive to Darchen, the starting point of the Kailash Parikrama, and prepare for the Outer Kora.

Begin the Kailash Parikrama (Outer Kora) and trek to Dirapuk, facing the North Face of Mount Kailash.

The most challenging day of the yatra: cross the Dolma La Pass and trek on to Zuthulphuk.

Note: Personal riding horses available for rent (not included)

Drive back across the plateau to Saga.

Distance: 470 km

Drive Duration: 7-8 hours

Descend from the plateau back to Kyirong.

Distance: 220 km

Drive Duration: 5-6 hours

Cross back into Nepal and drive to Kathmandu.

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your onward journey.

Har Har Mahadev! A journey of devotion, a path to liberation.