Kailash Yatra — 10 Nights & 11 Days
The Ultimate Pilgrimage Journey
About the Journey
Overview
The Sacred Calling
Experience the sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama and holy dip in Mansarovar Lake via the Kathmandu-Simikot-Hilsa helicopter route.
Experience Highlights
Day-by-Day Path
Journey Itinerary
Activities & Schedule
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
- Transfer to hotel by our representative
- Evening briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Dinner at hotel
Stay
Hotel Le Himalaya or similar (3 Star)
Meals
Activities & Schedule
- Full day Kathmandu sightseeing starting 9 AM
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Jalanarayan Temple (Sleeping Vishnu)
- Evening flight to Nepalgunj (1 hour)
Stay
Cygnet Krishna or similar (3 Star)
Meals
Distance
Flight 1 hour
Activities & Schedule
- Morning flight to Simikot (50 minutes, 16-seater aircraft)
- Rest and acclimatization
- Evening visit to Shiva Temple
Stay
Humla Resort or similar
Meals
Activities & Schedule
- Helicopter flight to Hilsa (20 minutes, 6-seater, 20kg weight limit)
- Wait for group members (group visa requirement)
- Complete immigration & customs in Nepal and China
- Drive to Purang (30 km, 1 hour)
- Pass through 2 checkpoints
Stay
Hotel Himalayan or similar
Meals
Distance
30 km drive
Activities & Schedule
- Full day for acclimatization
- Purchase jars to collect Kailash holy water
- Rest and prepare for high altitude
Stay
Hotel Himalayan or similar
Meals
Activities & Schedule
- Drive to Rakshas Tal (70 km, 1.5 hours)
- Pass through 1 checkpoint
- First view of Mt. Kailash south face
- See Gurla Mandhata Parvat
- Reach Mansarovar Lake
- Parikrama of Mansarovar by vehicle (102 km, 3 hours)
- Overnight at lake shore
Stay
Manasarovar Guest House or similar
Meals
Distance
70 km + 102 km parikrama
Activities & Schedule
- Short drive to Tarboche (starting point of Kora)
- Visit Yama Dwar
- Trek to Dirapuk - 12 km (6-7 hours)
- Cross west face of Mt. Kailash
- Visit north face of Mt. Kailash
- Charan Sparsh (touching feet of Mt. Kailash)
Stay
Sisapangma Guest House or similar
Meals
Distance
12 km trek
Activities & Schedule
- Trek to Dolma La Pass (5,630m) - highest point
- Descent to Gaurikund
- Continue trek to Zutulpuk following river
- Total trek: 22 km (9-10 hours)
- Most challenging day of the yatra
Stay
Sisapangma Guest House or similar
Meals
Distance
22 km trek
Activities & Schedule
- Short morning trek (8 km, 2 hours)
- Meet coach at trek end point
- Drive to Darchen
- Merge with members who didn't do parikrama
- Drive to Hilsa
- Helicopter to Simikot (situation dependent)
Stay
Hotel Snow Lion or similar
Meals
Distance
8 km trek + drive
Activities & Schedule
- Helicopter flight to Simikot (20 minutes)
- Flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj (50 minutes)
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel
Stay
Hotel Le Himalayan or similar
Meals
Activities & Schedule
- Receive Kailash Mansarovar Yatra certificate from Soham Treks
- Free time until departure
- Airport transfer for final departure
Stay
N/A
Meals
Where You'll Stay
Accommodation
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 1,300m. The starting point of your pilgrimage. Includes check-in at Hotel Le Himalaya, detailed safety briefings, and early morning visits to Pashupatinath Temple for sacred blessings.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 150m. Key transit hub in southern Nepal. Used for overnight rest and alignment before the high-altitude flights into the Humla mountain range.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 2,800m. Beautiful mountain valley settlement. A critical acclimatization rest stop where pilgrims undertake light walking to adjust to thin mountain air.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 3,700m. The border crossing point between Nepal and Tibet, accessed via helicopter. Connects the river valley to the Tibetan highway.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 3,700m. Border checkpoint town in Tibet. Features modern administrative guesthouses, custom clearing centers, and rest days for altitude transition.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 4,550m. The holy freshwater lake. Offers breathtaking mirror views of the South Face of Kailash. Features sunrise baths and Vedic fireside puja rituals.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 4,860m. The first basecamp of the 52km Parikrama. Sits directly opposite the colossal North Face of Mt. Kailash, offering pristine close-up darshan.
About this Basecamp Stop
Altitude: 4,600m. The final basecamp after descending from Dolma La Pass (5,630m). Home to the sacred cave temple of Milarepa and tranquil riverside meadows.
Package Cost Details
Inclusions & Exclusions
Cost Includes
Covered items
- 3 nights accommodation at Kathmandu in 3 Star Hotel
- 1 night accommodation at Nepalgunj
- 2 nights accommodation at Simikot and Hilsa
- 5 nights accommodation in Tibet (Guest House, sharing basis)
- Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu flight tickets (Yeti or Buddha Airlines)
- Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj flight tickets (16-seater, Tara Air or Summit Air)
- Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot by Helicopter (5-6 person capacity)
- All necessary arrival/departure transfers in Nepalgunj
- Kathmandu sightseeing by AC vehicle
- Tibet Group Permit and Visa fees
- All meals on vegetarian basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- All transportation in Tibet by AC Luxury Coach
- English/Hindi speaking Tibetan and Nepali Guide
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- All necessary trekking and travel permits
- Medical kit bag & oxygen cylinders for emergency
- Supporting staff (Cooks, Sherpas & Helpers)
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra certificate
- Humla region restricted area permit and royalties
- One duffle bag and one backpack
- Down jacket (refundable)
- All applicable taxes & service charges
Cost Excludes
Out-of-pocket items
- International air tickets
- Travel insurance, rescue and evacuation services
- Nepal entry visa fees for NRI
- Horse and porter during Parikrama
- Tips for guide, porter, driver and personal expenses
- Extra hotel charges in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet
- Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
- Extra accommodation charges if flight cancelled due to weather or permit delays
- Visa splitting charge and extra transportation if returning early
- 5% GST (waived if deposited to Nepal bank account)
Reserving Your Spot
How to Book
Payment Schedule
Booking
At time of booking
Second Payment
15 days before departure
Final Payment
10 days before departure
Required Documents
Booking Guidelines
- Carry at least INR 50,000 for extra expenses
- This is not a holiday tour - be prepared for hardships
- Any USD rate increase will be applicable
- Urgent visa processing will incur extra cost
Expedition Readiness
Pre-Departure Guide
Clothing Guide
What to wear & pack
- Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing for cold nights and early mornings
- Gore-Tex material highly recommended
- Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers
- Thermal underwear
- Warm trousers & woolen shirts
- Warm sweaters
- Woolen gloves
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes and light leather boots
- Woolen balaclava and scarf/dust mask
- NO SARIS for Indian pilgrims
Essential Gear
Required equipment
- Snacks: chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, glucose, namkeen
- Strong water bottle & purifying tablets
- Personal medical kit and Diamox tablets
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Sun block or sunscreen lotion
- Wet tissues
- Clothes-line/clips, needle & thread
- Body spray
- Toilet paper
- Torch & spare batteries
- Small daypack
- Camera & films
- Binoculars
Health & Fitness Advisory
High Altitude Medical Advisory
Undertaking a trek at altitudes above 5,630m (18,470ft) requires excellent cardiovascular fitness and medical clearance. Please consult your physician before reserving your path.
Must be physically fit
Medical examination recommended before booking
Asthma and heart patients may have acclimatization issues
headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, breathlessness
Drink plenty of water
Do not drink alcohol or smoke
Carry Diamox tablets
Gamow bag provided for altitude sickness
Currency & Financial Guidelines
Chinese Yuan (¥). USD 1 = ¥6.48 approx. Exchange at Bank of China or locals at Zhangmu.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time is from May to September when weather conditions are most favorable and passes are open.
Yes, this is one of the toughest high-altitude journeys. You must be physically fit as you'll trek at altitudes up to 5,630m. Medical examination is recommended before booking.
The maximum altitude is 5,630m at Dolma La Pass during the Kailash Parikrama. Mount Kailash peak itself stands at 6,714m.
Yes, helicopter service from Simikot to Hilsa and return is included in the package (5-6 person capacity).
If you're not doing Parikrama, you can trek back to Darchen and wait there until the Parikrama group finishes.
Yes, all meals are provided on vegetarian basis throughout the journey.
You need a passport valid for at least 6 months. Age must be between 10-70 years. Scanned copy needed 30 days prior, original passport 10 days prior.
30+ days before: 10% deduction; 15-29 days: 25% deduction; Less than 10 days: No refund.
While not mandatory, comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended covering medical emergencies, evacuation, accidents, and trip cancellation.
Warm clothing including down jacket, thermal wear, trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal medicines, water bottle, and snacks. Complete packing list provided in pre-departure section.
Policies & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance highly recommended covering medical, evacuation, personal accident and cancellation
Changes
Changes must be notified 30 days before tour. Extra charges borne by client.
Company Rights
Company may cancel due to border closure, permit issues, war, riots, natural disasters. Refund after deducting expenses.
Refund Policy
No refund for incomplete yatra due to any reasons
Age Restriction
Permit not issued for persons above 70 years old