Mt Kailash is holy to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailash is the abode of Shiva and nearby Mansarovar Lake is the means or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailash Kang Rimpoche.

Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour / 15 Days - Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m).
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Temple visit in Kathmandu and Tour Preparation. 
Morning: breakfast / guided tour of Kathmandu holy sites including Pashupatinath, Boudanath, and Soyambhunath. Back to hotel for lunch, Afternoon: final preparation for Yatra Personal gear and equipment will be checked. If anyone needs o buy or rent any gear our staff can assist you in shopping at the various stores in Kathmandu (Overnight at a deluxe hotel on a BB basis)

Day 03: Drives from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) 175 Km /9 hrs. 
The journey begins at 5:30 am Breakfast in the hotel, the road follows the river valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through green mountains and cliffs. By the afternoon we get to the Tibetan border. Depending on the road conditions, we may stay in Zhangmu. If road conditions permit, we will continue 30km to Nyalam. (Overnight at tea on full board basis)

Day 04: Rest Day for acclimatization. 
Nyalam (3700m) this day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude. It is important to stay hydrated and extremely aware of your body's physical condition. (Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis)

Day 05: Drives to Saga (4200m) 232km / 8 hrs. 
The road climbs up to the, La Lung (5124m) and then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. The road to the east goes to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. The driving is difficult, but the stunning views of the Himalayas and in particular Shisha Pangma (8012m) more than makeup for the rough travel. By late afternoon we will cross the Brahmaputra River and a quick drive will bring us to Saga. (Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis)

Day 06: Drives to Paryang (4500m) 285 km / 8 hrs. 
Our jeeps and trucks roll through the gigantic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snow-capped peaks rising out of the distant dunes. Depending on the season, many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress will inhabit this area. (Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis)

Day 07: Drives to Lake Mansarovar (400m) 298km / 9 hrs. 
This is the longest driving day of the trip. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and huge valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will drive to Thogu holiest bathing gate of Manas. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 08: Drives to Tarchen (4600m) 60km. 
Lake Manasarovar (4500m) Lake Mansarovar is regarded as the holiest of all of Tibet's many lakes. According to Hindu and Buddhist cosmology the four great rivers of the Indian sub-continent, the Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges, and Indus all arise from the lake. It is said that Lord Vishnu floated in for-an eternity, dreaming, until the life force stirred, and out of the water's infinite potential sprang forth all of creation. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to see the great lake Manasarover with mt. Gurule Mandhata (7728m) on the south and Holy Kailash on the north, after bath and Puja, drive to Tarchen via Chiu monastery and hot spring (Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis)

Day 09: Drive to Tarboche (5 km) trek to Dirapuk (4800m). 
Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our way along the route we pass numerous Chortens as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddas. We will also have wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming waterfalls, and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku Gompa and 5 hrs later arrive at the Dirapuk Gompa where we will set up camp for the night. Total hiking for the day will be 15 km 7 hrs (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 10: Treks to Zutulpuk Gompa (4790m). 
On the hardest but holiest day of the pilgrimage, we will cross through a rocky expanse dotted with stone cairns draped with the clothes offered by pilgrims as a spiritual sign of death. Gaurikunda is one of the holiest sites to view/ visit from the top. Further hiking brings us to the accent up to Dolma -La pass (5630m). After a nice break at the top of the pass, we will head down the steep trail to our eventual campsite at Zutul-Puk Monastery (the cave of miracles where Milarepa meditated) Total hiking for the day will be 18 km 8 hrs (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 11: Trek to Tarchen and drive to Manasarovar. 
Trek to Tangsar Tangmar and drive to Manasarovar Hor a 3 hrs walk brings us to where the river emerges onto the Barkha plain. Our jeeps will be waiting to transport us to our camp at Lake Mansarovar. (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Day 12: Drive to Paryang.
Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis

Day 13: Drive to Saga Drive to Nyalam. 
Overnight at tea house / tented camp on full board basis

Day 14: Nyalam to Kathmandu. 
After customs formalities, we will be picked up by the Nepal side and continue to drive to Kathmandu for about 06.00 hours and check into the same hotel. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on full board basis)

Day 15: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
you are saying goodbye to the mountains as your journey with MGT staff in Nepal comes to an end today! We take you to the airport for your flight time. We hope you enjoyed the trek, and are sure you'll be back trekking somewhere in the Himalayas Country again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.