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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury Tour

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A seamless spiritual journey to Mount Kailash with luxury accommodations, personalized services, and expert guidance.

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    Duration
    14 Days
  • meter
    Trip Difficulty
    Challenging
  • highest-point Highest Point
    5600 m
  • group
    Group Size
    Minimum 4 People
  • area
    Area
    Tibet
  • start
    Start Point
    Kathmandu
  • accomodation
    Accommodation
    Hotel/Guest House
  • meal
    Meals
    As Mentioned
  • transport
    Transportation
    On Private

Trip Overview

Since ancient times, worldly forces have attracted devotees, sages, and seekers towards Mount Kailash, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, and the sacred Lake Mansarovar. A spiritual odyssey like no other unfolds awaiting your exploration with our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury Tour. Designed as a once in a lifetime journey, this pilgrimage entwines soul-deep spirituality with high-end luxuries and ease of travel. While the ordinary Kailash Yatra is known for its long duration of travel, the luxury variant is one that makes for a seamless experience and less time coverage. Gone are the days of basic travel good for nothing but wearying your pilgrims spirit. Here we are, organizing your pilgrimage in full generous scale with plush accommodations, personal services, and expert guided itineraries to fully soak in the sacredness of this mystical land. From the moment of your arrival, every detail is taken care of, leaving you free to concentrate solely on your spiritual journey.

Kailash Luxury Yatra Facts:

Here is a short summary related to this package: 

Trip Name 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury Tour Package 

Duration 

14 Days 

Attractions 

Nepal

  • Kathmandu Cultural Exploration
  • Kathmandu Cultural Exploration
  • Nagarkot

Tibet

  • Mount Kailash 
  • Mansarovar Lake
  • Gauri Kunda

Starting Point 

Kathmandu

Ending Point 

Kathmandu 

Transportation Modes

Air and Road

  • Nepal Side - Air (Helicopter)
  • Tibet Side - Road (Land Cruiser)

Accommodations

Hotels and Guest Houses

  • Kathmandu - 5 Star Hotels
  • Tibet - 4 Star Hotels/Guesthouses

What is Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, situated in the remote Tibetan Himalayas. This pilgrimage has profound spiritual significance for the followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. For Hindus, Mount Kailash is assumed to be the place of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, where he meditates and the cosmic spiritual center. Lake Mansarovar is one of the world's highest lakes, a freshwater lake situated at the base, believed to have been created in the mind of Lord Brahma, where it washed away sins and granted salvation to a person after bathing in its waters.

The Yatra is beyond just a physically challenging walk, but also a transformative spiritual experience that tests the physical and mental endurance of pilgrims. Such a journey would generally involve a multiple-day, strenuous circumambulation (Parikrama or Kora) of Mount Kailash, going through high mountain passes such as Dolma La (5600 m). Pilgrims use these enduring paths to seek for full spiritual cleansing, inner peace, and a closer embrace of the divine, believing this rare opportunity may come once in a lifetime to set free, getting moksha in the spiritual sense.

The very remoteness and terrain make the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra an extensive preparation, and it is undertaken predominantly during the favorable summer months. Different routes are there, ranging from overland journeys from Kathmandu (Nepal) to flight/helicopter options, each holding its own charm in scenic beauty and cultural encounters with Tibetan traditions and monasteries. The Yatra is not just a tour or a mere recreational excursion but a deep spiritual quest which attracts devotees from all over the world, eager to adore the magical aura of this sacred land. 

Why Kailash Luxury Yatra?

The Kailash Luxury Yatra, as the name suggests, is a premium pilgrim experience to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. It prefers comfort, convenience, and personalized service over a standard yatra. The spiritual aspect takes utmost priority, whereas a luxury yatra tries to reduce the aches and pains of this hard high-altitude pilgrimage by making available great hotels in Kathmandu, decent lodges, or guest houses in isolated areas with good facilities like private baths, heating, and helicopter transfers to skip a lot of long and hard road journeys. In layman terms, a luxury yatra is for those pilgrims who want to have an even deeper spiritual experience without compromising on some sort of comfort and safety. In 

Not only are accommodation and transportation improved, but the Kailash Luxury Yatra also offers a much broader support system. Such support typically includes experienced guides in both Nepal and Tibet; better support staff and cooks, who prepare fresh meals that are often vegetarian and fit the palate for outdoor consumption; and safety measures that are well thought through with first-aid kits, and oxygen cylinders. All these amenities help the pilgrims focus more on the spiritual experiences of the journey, counterbalance the hazards that accompany high altitudes, and ensure that the journey is smooth, leisurely, and memorable in the rare landscape of wilderness and divinity.

What makes this trip different?

What makes this trip stand out is that it uniquely fuses comfort with personalized services and thoughtful amenities that will help you nurture your pilgrimage experiences. Here are more details about it: 

Accommodation

In our Kailash luxury yatra, before heading out for the more demanding parts of the Yatra, you begin the luxury tour by staying at a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu. It allows a crucial period for the initial accommodation and relaxation in an ambiance of plush surroundings, classy restaurants, and great services.

Once crossed into Tibet, the remote location of the pilgrimage journey makes luxury accommodation more difficult to orchestrate; however, the best available 4-star hotels are provided in towns like Kyirong, Saga, and Darchen to make your stay high-end from our side. The hotels stand for the best possible accommodation in their respective towns. They may not, indeed, prove to offer the same sprawling facilities a 5-star hotel in a major city would, but from the standpoint of providing critical comfort required for high-altitude travel, they'd mean the world to you.

Locations

City

Hotels (Category)

Nepal

Kathmandu

Kathmandu Marriott (5 Star)

Nagarkot

Mystic Mountain (4 Star)

Tibet

Kyirong

Vienna or Nanya Jinya (4 Star)

Saga

Vienna Sanhaa (4 Star)

Mansarovar

Guesthouse (Twin Sharing)

Darchen

Ou Guantianoihenya (4 Star)

Derapuk

Guesthouse (Twin Sharing)

Luxury transport

Beyond the superior lodging, you can expect supreme comfort and pampered, time-saving transport arrangements. Helicopter service is included from Kathmandu to Timure and back to reduce the travel time and avoid the long drive on the Nepal side. Once on the Tibetan side, travels are conducted in private land cruisers or similar forms of comfortable transportation. These land cruisers are able to navigate the terrain while offering a smooth ride with enough space to allow for stops for photography or breaks. Additionally, this luxury tour eliminates the typical 35-kilometer trek by reducing it by roughly 7 kilometers with the car transfer from Zuthulphuk to Darchen.

Assistant staffs

The inclusion of the assistant personnel makes our luxury tours different. Helping to fulfill your every need and keep you well, there exists a full-fledged team at your disposal. This basically comprises English spoken tour guides in Kathmandu and Tibetan guides in Tibet. Additionally, other support staff in Tibet will provide individualized service, much like one staff member for one visitor.

Experienced Cook

We also bring in a complete kitchen crew, including a cook, to oversee all the meals. A truly experienced cook is what makes the culinary experience stand apart. It's not just a meal; these are freshly prepared, quality meals that would sustain you on strength and keep you well in this harsher Tibetan region. Our cooks are versed in making the freshest range of vegetarian dishes under the most difficult situations, ensuring that you would be kept healthy and well-fed in every aspect with good food that appeals to your taste. Culinary support like this adds a whole lot of comfort to the trip and peace of mind, taking you all and completely into the circle of pilgrimage.

Preferred Food Selection

You won't be at the mercy of local eateries with questionable hygiene standards and a limited menu. Our cook will prepare fresh, hygienic, and delicious vegetarian meals. In other words, a diverse menu focused on nourishing and energy-giving food would be provided for the high-altitude atmosphere with Indian vegetarian food familiar to the tourist and safe local dishes wherever applicable. Moreover, you can provide us with the details of your food needs if you want to customize what we provide. It will be made ready from our side especially for you. Once informed beforehand, any dietary requirements and preferences can be incorporated to ensure that every meal will be enjoyable and also contribute to your health during the trip.

Our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury Tour offers a mystical experience in comparison to a normal level pilgrimage, all for the rare few who prioritize comfort, safety, and an easier journey. The spiritual aspect of visiting Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is paramount, but this luxury tour alleviates a lot of the physical hardships traditionally borne by the long travel duration. Thus, our accommodation will be better, transportation will be more comfortable, and support services will be more thorough so that pilgrims spend less time solving logistical issues and more time on their spiritual journey.

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Trip highlights

  • A private and customised trip.
  • Cultural and historical sightseeing at Kathmandu.
  • Mesmerizing sunrise and sunset view from Nagarkot.
  • Witness sacred Mount Kailash closely.
  • Holy Kailash Parikrama around Mount Kailash. 
  • Explore the unparalleled beauty of Lake Mansarovar.

Outline Itinerary

DAY 1: Kathmandu Arrival.

DAY 2: Visa Application, Kathmandu Sightseeing.

DAY 3: Bhaktapur Sightseeing, Nagarkot Stay.

DAY 4: Chandragiri and Swayambhunath Sightseeing.

DAY 5: Fly to Timure, Drive to Kyirong.

DAY 6: Kyirong Acclimatization.

DAY 7: Drive to Saga.

DAY 8: Drive to Lake Mansarovar.

DAY 9: Drive to Darchen.

DAY 10: Drive to Yama Dwar, Trek to Derapuk.

DAY 11: Trek to Zuthulpuk, Drive to Darchen.

DAY 12: Drive to Kyirong.

DAY 13: Drive back to Timure, Heli to Kathmandu.

DAY 14: Departure, Farewell!

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Kathmandu Arrival.

trip-accomodation Kathmandu Marriot
trip-meals Dinner Included.
Day 2

Visa Application, Kathmandu Sightseeing.

trip-accomodation Kathmandu Marriot
trip-meals Breakfast and Dinner Included.
Day 3

Bhaktapur Sightseeing, Nagarkot Stay.

trip-accomodation Mystic Mountain
trip-meals Breakfast and Dinner Included.
Day 4

Chandragiri and Swayambhunath Sightseeing.

trip-accomodation Kathmandu Marriott
trip-meals Breakfast and Dinner Included.
Day 5

Fly to Timure, Drive to Kyirong.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 6

Kyirong Acclimatization.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 7

Drive to Saga.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 8

Drive to Lake Mansarovar.

trip-accomodation Mansarovar Lakeside Guest House
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 9

Drive to Darchen.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 10

Drive to Yama Dwar, Trek to Derapuk.

trip-accomodation Local Guest House
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 11

Trek to Zuthulpuk, Drive to Darchen.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 12

Drive to Kyirong.

trip-accomodation Local 4 Star Hotel
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 13

Drive back to Timure, Heli to Kathmandu.

trip-accomodation Kathmandu Marriott
trip-meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
Day 14

Departure, Farewell!

trip-meals Breakfast Included.

Package Cost

With 5 Star Luxury Hotels (In Kathmandu)

Group Size

Package Cost (Per Person)

Minimum 4 People

USD 6,500

Our Trip Includes

  • Airport transfer in Kathmandu.
  • All mentioned sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with a licensed tour guide. 
  • Private helicopter transfer from Kathmandu to Timure and Timure to Kathmandu by helicopter.
  • All (4 Nights) hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 5-star Luxury hotels on a twin/double sharing basis.
  • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Nagarkot at 5-star Luxury hotels on a twin/double sharing basis.
  • Best available 4-star hotel and guest house accommodation during Kailash Yatra after Kathmandu. (twin/triple/quad/dormitory sharing basis)
  • Transportation on land cruisers for all drives from Kyirong to Kyirong. 
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary. (Pure Veg Meal)
  • Nepali team leader, kitchen staff, and supporting team.
  • An English-speaking Tibetan guide from Kyirong to Kyirong.
  • Required supporting trucks to carry kitchen equipment.
  • Tibetan visa and road permit.
  • A free duffel bag and small backpack to carry your stuff. 
  • Yak for the Kailash parikrama to carry kitchen equipment and utensils only.
  • First aid kit, Gamow bag, and oxygen cylinder.
  • Daily 2 bottles of mineral water per person, except for the Parikrama time.
  • Kailash yatra completion certificate at the end in Kathmandu.

Our Trip Excludes

  • Personal expenses.
  • Cost for extra/additional night accommodation in Kathmandu. (if needed/if visa gets delayed)
  • Lunch is excluded in Nepal. 
  • Food and transport in case of any delay due to weather or unforeseen reason. 
  • Pony/Horse Hire/Porter Hire Cost (Approx 3500-4000 Yuan) during the parikrama of Mt. Kailash. 
  • Emergency evacuation cost. (if needed)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended) and expenses of personal nature, etc.
  • Any international flight cost/Nepal visa fee if needed.
  • If pilgrims leave the group early from the Tibet side for non-disease reasons, then USD 100 per person/per day has to be paid as a penalty to the Tibet side—T. A. R. Foreign Exchange Centre (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, and transportation charges will be extra.)
  • Service that isn't mentioned above.

Tour Guide, Tips

The information given about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Luxury Tour is in detail; feel free to reach us 24/7 for any kind of our support. We will be available on WhatsApp or through Email to assist you as quickly as possible. KailashYatra.Travel aims to offer the best possible travel experience to the customers. Depending on the needs of the visitors and the group size, we can offer a private trip. We will put together a bespoke itinerary just for your private group.

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Kiran Neupane

Having worked in Nepal's tourist business and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra operations for more than 13 years, I have committed my professional life to delivering life-changing travel experiences for both pilgrims and adventurers. I am confident and ensure to lead both small and large groups around this holy and spiritually rich country because of my considerable knowledge of Nepal and Tibet, which has been built through experience and my personal experiences.

Kiran Neupane