Follow the entire overland route from Lhasa across the Tibetan plateau to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
Embark on a spiritual odyssey to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, two of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religions. Our 15-day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road via Lhasa offers an immersive experience, taking you through breathtaking landscapes and ancient Tibetan cultures.
| # | Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr | 24 April 2026 |
| 2 | May | 12 May 2026 22 May 2026 |
| 3 | Jun | 10 Jun 2026 21 Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Jul | 05 Jul 2026 19 Jul 2026 | 5 | Aug | 18 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 | 6 | Sep | 02 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 |
| # | Month | Departure Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr | 25 April 2026 |
| 2 | May | 12 May 2026 25 May 2026 |
| 3 | Jun | 12 Jun 2026 24 Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Jul | 12 Jul 2026 23 Jul 2026 | 5 | Aug | 10 Aug 2026 22 Jun 2026 | 6 | Sep | 09 Sep 2026 23 Sep 2026 |
Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our officer with warm welcome by Rudrakshya mala in the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest day at relax and free.
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple & Budhanilkantha Temple. Afternoon free for your trip preparation. Tour briefing in the Hotel meeting hall at evening along with down jacket distribution
After early breakfast, By 08.00 am transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Lhasa (3650m). Receive by guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Lhasa (70 km / 1 hr drive). Rest and relax.
Today rest day in Lhasa for acclimatization and sightseeing. After breakfast, visit around Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple. (Note: if anybody wish to visit inside monuments need to pay entry fees directly)
After breakfast, we set off our journey towards Shigatse (3950 m) by Bus (250 km / 3 hrs). Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet. Check into hotel and lunch at decent Indian restaurant. Then, you can visit Tashilhunpo Monasteryand around market.
After breakfast, drive to Saga (4400m / 450 km / 7 hrs). The journey is scenic view with high passes, nomad villages, small towns or villages, lake view etc. Here you will meet our Nepali Sherpa Team in Saga who will assist us for our onward journey including Kitchen service. Dinner prepare by our team will be serve at hotel in Saga.
Drive, Saga to Chiu Gompa (4600m) via Mayum-La High Pass & driving around Lake Manasarovar – 9 hrs / 510 km. Hot pack lunch on the way and dinner at guesthouse in Chiugompa.
Morning, holy bath & puja in Lake Manasarovar & after lunch drive to Darchen (4700m) – 1 hr / 40 km. You can stroll around market in Darchen for acclimatization and shopping of any useful things for Kailash Kora or for Souvenir.
After breakfast, get pack lunch then drive to Yama Dwar (8 km / 30 min), do darshan of closest view of Mt. Kailash (south face) & then start trekking to Diraphuk (4950m) – 5-6 hrs / 14 km. Those who are not going for kora will stay back in hotel at Darchen.
Early morning wake up to have darshan of Golden Kailash on clear weather day. By the same time have early breakfast and start trekking from Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk (4850m) passing through Dolma La High Pass (5600m) & Gauri Kunda darshan – 9-10 hrs / 22 km.
Trek upto near Darchen (1.5 hrs / 07 km) and then drive to Darchen for breakfast and meet all group members, get hot pack lunch then continue drive towards Saga (4400m / 8 hrs / 490 km. Late evening reach at Saga and have dinner.
Back journey, drive to Shigatse from Saga – 450 km / 7 hrs.
After Breakfast Drive to Shigatse by journey. 250 km / 3 hrs. Evening reach Lhasa and overnight stay at hotel.
Kathmandu
While the Adi Kailash Yatra from Dharchula is vehicle-supported (no multi-day trekking), pilgrims should be prepared for:
We recommend:
Our itinerary includes built-in rest stops at Napalchu (2,900m) for safe acclimatization
Altitude sickness (AMS) is a serious concern as the route reaches elevations above 5,600m. Understanding symptoms and prevention is vital.
As of January 2026, all pilgrims undertaking the Adi Kailash Yatra from Dharchula must obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) issued by the District Magistrate Office in Pithoragarh. Travel Dukaan handles end-to-end processing—no police verification needed for Indian citizens if applied 15+ days in advance. Required documents:
He ideal window for Adi Kailash Yatra 2026 is May 15 to October 15, when mountain roads are clear and daytime temperatures range from 8°C to 22°C.
Avoid November–April: Heavy snow blocks Nabi–Kalapani road; ILP issuance halts.
