Kailash Mansarovar​ & Muktinath Yatra

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It is designed by our experts as an exclusive and unique package that gives pilgrims the chance to explore and appreciate the uniqueness of Nepal and Tibet. This, 14 days Mount Kailash and Muktinath tour is one of the most popular tours in Tibet and Nepal. Starting from Kathmandu, you will first visit the famous Hindu Holy Temple Pashupatinath and Budanilkhantha temple in Kathmandu and later you will visit Muktinath and Mt. Kailash.


 Duration

15 Days

 Difficulty

Strenuous

 Activity

Trekking/Hiking

 Accommodation

Tea House & Hotel

Mt Kailash lies in the remote southwestern region of Tibet, China. It is a pyramid-like shaped structure. It is believed that Mt Kailash, Lake Mansarovar and Lake Rakshastal pocess a unique magnetic force that has for centuries attracted millions of religious followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Bon.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu / Visa processing for Tibet visa

Arrival in Kathmandu Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by a representative of the tour company and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city or resting. Evening aarti at Pashupatinath.
Altitude: 14000 m
Temperature: 25 to 35 ° C
Flight: N/A
Meals: Dinner
Stay: Kathmandu

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast, leave for Pokhara. Afterward, you will check in to your hotel in Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara check in at the hotel and later explore Lakeside area.
Attraction: Kathmandu Darbar Square / Swyambunath Stupa
Altitude: 827 m
Temperature: 20 to 30 ° C
Drive: 6-7 hours (200 km)
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Pokhara

Day 3: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath

Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom, and drive to Muktinath. You will take an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, a small town in the Mustang district. From there, you will drive to Muktinath, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. You will spend the day exploring the area, including the Muktinath temple and surrounding monasteries.
Altitude: 3800 m (Muktinath)
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Flight: 25 mins
Drive: 1-hour jeep drive to Muktinath
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Jomsom

Day 4: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (20 mins flight)

Fly back to Pokhara. After breakfast, you will take a flight back to Pokhara. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day to relax or explore the city.
Altitude: 827 m
Temperature: 15 to 25 ° C
Flight: 20 mins
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Pokhara

Day 5: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Early morning drive to Sarangkot to view the sunrise over the Himalayas. Have breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check-in at the hotel and rest of the day explore on your own. In the evening briefing by the Tour leader for the Kailash trip.
Altitude: 1400 m
Temperature: 15 to 35 ° C
Drive: 6-7 hours (200 km)
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Kathmandu

Day 6: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (55 mins flight)

After breakfast leave for the airport for the Nepalgunj flight. Check in at the hotel in Nepalgunj and rest for some time. Visit Bageswori temple, free time for shopping for the Mt. Kailash yatra.
Altitude: 150 m
Temperature: 20 to 30 ° C
Flight: 25 mins
Drive: N/A
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Nepalgunj

Day 7: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot

After breakfast, you will take a flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot, a small town in the Humla district of Nepal. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude.
Altitude: 2910 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Flight: 25 mins
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Simikot

Day 8: Fly from Simikot to Hilsa, drive to Taklakot

You will take a helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa, a small village on the Nepal-Tibet border. From there, you will drive to Taklakot, a small town in the Purang district of Tibet. You will check-in to your hotel and rest for the evening.
Altitude: 3700m (Hilsa)
4025m (Taklakot)
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Flight: 25 mins
Drive: 1 hour drive to Taklakot
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Taklakot

Day 9: Rest Day for acclimatization in Taklakot

You will spend the day resting and acclimatizing to the high altitude. You can explore the town or take a short hike to nearby areas.
Altitude: 4025 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Flight: N/A
Drive: N/A
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Taklakot

Day 10: Drive from Taklakot to Lake Mansarovar and then drive to Darchen

After Breakfast – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (95 km). On the way, you will have to pass the first checkpoint. Then after driving for 70 kms from Taklakot you will reach Rakshas Tal. On the right of Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake. Drive from Rakshas Tal to Manasarovar Lake (25 km). And later you will drive to Darchen.
Altitude: 4560 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Drive: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Darchen

Day 11: 1st Day of Parikrama – Drive to Yama Dwar & Trek to Diraphuk (4880m)

After Breakfast – Drive to Darchen (35 km – 1 hr) and Yama Dwar (8 km) – the starting point for Kora. You will trek to Dirapuk for 14 km. You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash and touch the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsha). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Altitude: 4880 m
Temperature: 0 to 20 ° C
Drive: 2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Diraphuk

NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen (4650 m)

Day 12: 2nd Day of Parikrama – On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m)

After Breakfast – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass, which is a steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also, descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for up to 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk (12 km trek for 6 hours).
Altitude: 5700 m
Temperature: -0 to 15 ° C
Drive: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Zuthulphuk

NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen

Day 13: 3rd Day of Parikrama – Trek to Darchen – Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot – Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot/ Nepalgunj

After Breakfast – You will do a short easy Trek (8 km – 3 hrs), and you will reach our bus pick-up point. Then drive to Darchen (3 kms) and merge with other members who are waiting. From there drive to Hilsa. Based on the weather condition you will either fly (Helicopter) to Simikot and then Nepalgunj (plane). Our stay will either in Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj.
Altitude: 150 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Drive: N/A
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Hilsa / Simikot / Nepalgunj

Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu

After breakfast, based on your place of stay you will start your journey to Kathmandu. Either fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj and then fly to Kathmandu or fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check-in at the hotel and rest or explore the city on your own. Free time for Shopping.
Altitude: 1400 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Drive: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Stay: Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure

After breakfast, according to your flight time, you will be dropped at the airport.
Altitude: 1400 m
Temperature: 10 to 20 ° C
Drive: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: N/A


  • All arrivals & departures transportation by private vehicle
  • Flights:
    - Pokhara - Jomsom
    - Jomsom- Pokhara
    - Kathmandu – Nepalgunj
    - Nepalgunj – Simikot
    - Simikot – Hilsa
    - Hilsa - Simikot
    - Simikot - Nepalgunj
    - Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
  • Pure Vegetarian meals on full board basis (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) throughout the trip
  • Sightseeing tour with a guide
  • Meals on a full board basis (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Tibet side: accommodation in Hotels & Guest House
  • English and Hindi Speaking Guide
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • Basic first-aid kit. Oxygen cylinders in bus
  • Kailash permit & normal Tibet/ China visa fee
  • Private Transportation required for land transfer in Tibet and Nepal
  • Emergency rescue services
  • Kailash Parikrama entry fees and permits
  • Manasarovar Entry Fees
  • All required tax and services charges
  • Tims and ACAP permits
  • Down Jacket, Duffel bag, Day Pack Bag, Woolen caps
  • Puja Material

  1. All beverages
  2. Travel Insurance for clients
  3. Emergency evacuation expenses
  4. Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
  5. Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than those specified
  6. Addition cost due to any political or natural disturbance
  7. Addition cost due to any political or natural disturbances
  8. Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
  9. Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu

Terms & Conditions

We kindly requests you to read the terms and conditions thoroughly. Please feel free to speak to us, if there is any confusion.

1. Booking a trip

Valid passport for six month and more and 6 passport size photographs copy (scan copy or send to contact person with 25% amount of the entire trip cost is required to be paid. while the rest of the payment should be done upon your arrival in Nepal before departure of your trip. Please do your planning carefully as per your budget and time. You need to make a booking before 40 days of departure dates.

2. Prices

Prices quoted are subject to change as per the change in exchange rates, unavoidable circumstances like climatic change, flight cancellation, internal political situation etc. However, there are no hidden costs. Do mail us for best rates: info@trinetraholidays.com

3. Cancellation & Refunds

All the cancelation and refund charges are based on the total cost of tour packages.

Cancellation time and refund policy are as follows:

  • 90% refundable if canceled 40 days or a month before the trip.
  • 40% refundable 20 days of departure date weeks before the departure date.
  • 0% refundable for cancellations less than a week.
4. Passport & Visas

All the travelers should have valid passport for six month and visa can be obtain from Nepalese embassy or consulate in India, however visa is stamp at the time of arrival in Airport. For yatra you get a group visa, and we get entry in group as per size. While submitting a passport for a visa it’s not necessary to send your old passport.

5. Change / Delay in Program

Sometime due to the unavoidable circumstances like bad climate, political unrest, landslides, health illness, natural disasters which are beyond human control may occur, we will be happy to refer you for any alternative trip to suit you.

6. Health & Fitness

We advise you have check with your personal physician before making any trip. It is advisable to let us know if you have any problems with your health.

7. Travel Insurance

It is advisable that you carry your travel insurance to cover accidents, emergency rescue in case of unfavorable climatic condition.

8. Complaints

Any complaints during the trip can be informed to your tour leader or guide immediately or at the office after completion of the trip. The management will try to look into the matter and take action accordingly.

Privacy

We may collect the personal details and information for official uses. But the information provided by individual will not be shared or published without the individual consent. We respect the privacy of every individual.

Accommodation

Luxury and good standard 4* hotel in the cities like Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, Muktinath. Best possible hotels during the Kailash trip.

Meals

Full board basis (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
All pure and freshly cooked vegetarian meals during the entire trip of Mt. Kailash with experienced Indian and continental cooks and Sherpa from Nepal. Every meal will be Buffet.

Meals Arrangement

We have arranged all pure and freshly cooked Indian vegetarian meals whereas all the foods required are transferred from Nepal and fruits juice and vegetables are brought from the local market. All our Team and staff will take care of your arrangements from wake-up tea to the night bed.

Trip Leaders

All trip's leaders are one of our professional English-Hindi speaking trip leaders who are different from the tour guides our trip leaders are trained they know the areas like their backyards and have explored like dozens of times. With an experience of more than ten years, every one of them has served hundreds of guests from all over the world. They are responsible, trustworthy and have their own life experience and story to share which will add more fun and safety to your trip to Kailash. We put the cost of paying our guides a good wage straight into the tour price, so they are happy and not reliant on guest’s spending money shopping to earn their own salaries. Thus, they concentrate on your needs and being the best hosts to you that possibly can.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

While going to high altitude Parts of your trips above 2500 meters / 9200 feet where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude – regardless of your age, gender and fitness. Take it easy and follow our suggestions to reduce the sickness effects. The altitude problem is a very common for everyone who arrives at the high-altitude region from lower altitude area, but some are affected seriously, and some are not, so there is certain way to prevent it or minimize its effect by preparing before you go to highlands. Here we have listed some tips that we had experiences in the past years.


  • Mental preparation, altitude sickness is also can be helps psychological, so you should take it very normal and keep your mind in a comfortable state.
  • Keep your body physically fit, so exercise regularly and make physically fit.
  • Sleep well and rest well on the day before your arrival to high altitude.
  • Take everything slowly for the first couple of days when you arrived in high altitude region, walk slowly and try to sleep lower altitude first.
  • Drink enough water and avoid alcohols.

Currency

Only US Dollars & Euros can be exchanged in Yuan for this you may change currency from banks in Tibet to Chinese Yuan, currency used in Tibet or For INR get exchange on your country with Exchange or you can find in Nepal also but as the rates fluctuate almost every day. And buying and selling rate always differ.

Insurance

We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, emergency surface or air rescue, accident, trip cancellation, medical treatment, hospitalization etc. We regret that such policies are not available in Nepal.

Communication

You can make calls from almost everywhere. Tibet has good networking for mobile phones. And during stay at hotels, you can use wife if available otherwise you find a Chinese Sim-card on purchase which may cost 200 Yuan.

Clothing, equipment and accessories

While driving, it will be warm inside the vehicle but windy cold outside. Mornings and evenings will be generally cold therefore warm clothing will be required. We recommend that you bring the following clothing and accessories with you.

Footwear

  • Good well worn-in walking shoes.
  • Warm comfortable trekking boots.

Clothing

  • Wool shirts
  • Cotton shirts
  • Regular underwear
  • Thermal underwear
  • Culottes/trousers for women
  • Trousers/shorts for men
  • Wind and rain gear with hood
  • Wool hat/mittens/gloves
  • Other hats
  • Wool and cotton socks
  • Sweaters
  • Lined zip jacket/down jacket with hood
  • Track suit
  • Sleeping clothes

Accessories

  • Personal first aid
  • Toilet kit
  • Flashlight / torch with extra batteries
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Swimsuit (for use before and after Tibet trip)
  • Notebook, pens, pencils
  • Plastic bags for reading material, film, cameras, etc.
  • Dust mask, silk scarves for use against dust
  • Sunblock cream and lip salve, sanitizer

Documents

  • Passport (with photocopies)
  • Travel Insurance (with photocopies)
  • Airline Tickets (with photocopies)
  • Some recent two-inch colorized photo
  • RMB cash
  • Credit or debit card

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