Mount Kailash Group Join Yatra 2027 - 10 Days

Trip Overview

The Kailash Yatra with avalaibility to join a group for 2027 is an opportunity for individual and small group travellers to share costs and yet make the lifetime journey to Mount Kailash in 2027. The Holy Kailash Tour is a 10 day group pilgrimage journey from Kathmandu to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar through the Kyirung border. The journey combines high altitude road travel across the Tibetan plateau with an acclimatization day in Kyirung and the sacred Kailash Parikrama.

The Parikrama is completed over two trekking days, from Darchen to Dirapuk and then from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk, before the group drives back through Saga and Kyirung to Kathmandu. This is a fixed departure group tour on a twin sharing basis with meals on a bed and breakfast plan, designed for pilgrims who want a complete Kailash experience within a compact 10 day window.

Trip Detail

Itinerary Overview

This 10 day Holy Kailash Tour begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Kyirung, followed by a dedicated acclimatization day with an optional hike toward Milarepa Cave and surrounding areas. The journey then continues across the Tibetan plateau to Saga and Paryang before reaching Lake Manasarovar. After visiting the sacred Lake Manasarovar, the group continues to Darchen, the starting point of the Kailash Parikrama. The Parikrama begins with the trek to Dirapuk and continues to Zuthulphuk before the group completes the route and returns by road to Saga, Kyirung and Kathmandu.

Here is a quick look at how your 10 day tour unfolds.

• Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Kyirung and overnight at a hotel.

• Day 2: Rest and acclimatization in Kyirung with a hike toward Milarepa Cave and the surrounding areas.

• Day 3: Drive from Kyirung to Saga at approximately 4,450 m, covering around 232 km, with an overnight stay at a hotel.

• Day 4: Drive from Saga through Paryang at approximately 4,558 m to Lake Manasarovar at around 4,600 m. The journey covers approximately 507 km and takes around 8 to 9 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.

• Day 5: Drive approximately 40 km from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen at approximately 14,975 ft (4,565 m) and prepare for the Kailash Parikrama. Overnight at a guesthouse.

• Day 6: Begin the Kailash Parikrama with a 15 km trek from the Darchen area to Dirapuk at approximately 5,000 m. The trek takes around 7 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.

• Day 7: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulphuk, covering approximately 18 km in 6 to 7 hours, with around 550 m ascent and 600 m descent. Overnight at a local guesthouse.

• Day 8: Complete the Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga for an overnight stay at a hotel.

• Day 9: After breakfast, drive from Saga to Kyirung and overnight at a hotel.

• Day 10: Drive from Kyirung to the Nepal Tibet border, complete immigration formalities, and continue to Kathmandu.

Why You Will Love This Trip

• Complete Kailash Parikrama in 10 Days: This compact 10 day overland pilgrimage is designed for travelers who want to complete the sacred Kailash Parikrama without an extended itinerary. The route combines Kathmandu, Kyirung, Saga, Paryang, Lake Manasarovar and Darchen, with the full Kailash Parikrama completed on foot before returning toward Saga.

• Acclimatization at Kyirung with Milarepa Cave: Day 2 is dedicated to rest and acclimatization in Kyirung before continuing toward the higher altitude areas of Tibet. Travelers can spend the day resting and exploring the local surroundings at a relaxed pace. An optional hike toward Milarepa Cave may be arranged depending on local conditions, access and the group's physical condition.

• Experience Lake Mansarovar: The itinerary takes you to Lake Manasarovar, one of the most sacred lakes in the Kailash region. Time around the lake adds an important spiritual dimension to the pilgrimage before you continue toward Darchen and the Kailash Parikrama.

• Full Kailash Parikrama on Foot: The highlight of the journey is the two day Kailash Parikrama. Starting from Darchen, you trek through the sacred valley toward Dirapuk and continue over the challenging Dolma La Pass before descending toward Zuthulpuk. The Parikrama is the most physically demanding section of the pilgrimage..

• Overland Journey Through Kyirung and Saga: Traveling by road from Kathmandu through Kyirung, Saga and Paryang lets you experience the gradual change from the Himalayan hills of Nepal to the open high altitude terrain of the Tibetan plateau.

• Fixed Departure Group Pilgrimage: This is a fixed departure group tour with twin sharing accommodation and shared transportation. Traveling as a group provides a practical way to experience the Kailash pilgrimage with organized road transfers, accommodation and guide support throughout the journey.
   

Why the Kailash Parikrama Is Worth Experiencing

Mount Kailash is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of the Bon tradition, and the Parikrama, the walk around the mountain, is considered one of the most significant pilgrimages in the region.

• Complete the sacred Kailash Parikrama on foot over two trekking days, traveling from Darchen to Dirapuk and onward to Zuthulpuk through the high altitude Kailash region.

• Experience Lake Manasarovar at approximately 4,600 m, one of the most important sacred destinations included in the pilgrimage.

• Travel across the Tibetan plateau, with the route passing through Kyirung, Saga and Paryang and offering views of the remote high altitude landscape.

• Enjoy a dedicated acclimatization day in Kyirung before continuing toward Saga, Paryang and the higher areas around Mount Kailash.

• Experience the changing landscape from Kathmandu to Kyirung, Saga and Paryang, as the journey moves from the Himalayan foothills into the vast Tibetan plateau.

• Follow the Darchen to Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk trekking route, including approximately 15 km on the first day and 18 km on the second day.

• Complete the pilgrimage with an overland return through Saga and Kyirung, crossing the Nepal Tibet border before driving back to Kathmandu.
   

What You Will See and Feel During the Tour

The route moves from the hills near the Nepal Tibet border to the wide open landscapes of the Tibetan plateau, culminating in the close up views of Mount Kailash during the Parikrama.

• Enjoy the dramatic Himalayan scenery between Kathmandu and Kyirung, with mountain valleys and changing landscapes along the overland route.

• Explore the surroundings of Kyirung during the acclimatization day, with an optional hike toward Milarepa Cave for travelers who wish to take part.

• See the vast Tibetan plateau around Saga and Paryang, where open valleys and high altitude mountain landscapes dominate the journey.

• Experience the peaceful surroundings of Lake Manasarovar, with its expansive waters and mountain views at approximately 4,600 m.

• Visit Darchen, the main starting point for the Kailash Parikrama and the base before beginning the two day trek.

• Trek through the Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk sections of the Kailash Parikrama, experiencing the rugged trails and high mountain scenery around Mount Kailash.

• Complete the Kailash Kora and travel back through Saga and Kyirung, finishing the pilgrimage with the return journey across the Nepal Tibet border to Kathmandu.
   

Altitude and Activities

The journey gradually moves to higher altitudes, starting from Kathmandu and continuing through Kyirung, Saga, Paryang and Lake Manasarovar. A full acclimatization day in Kyirung is included before reaching the higher areas. The Kailash Parikrama from Darchen to Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk is the most challenging part and involves several hours of walking at high altitude.

Accommodation and Meals

You will stay in hotels in Kyirung and Saga, and in guesthouses at Lake Mansarovar, Darchen, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk, as these remote sections of the route do not have hotel infrastructure. The standard meal plan is breakfast and breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner are excluded from the standard package. If a full board option is selected, lunch and dinner can be provided at local restaurants according to availability along the route.

Note: The itinerary is designed for a fixed departure group tour. For private tours, the program can be customized based on the preferred travel plan and tour requirements. Under the Full Board option, lunch and dinner are provided at local restaurants.