Greetings and a warm welcome to Nepal! When you get to Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you with a beautiful marigold garland or khada.

After that, a private, comfortable vehicle will take you to your hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, you may rest and get used to the lively bustle of Kathmandu, receive a short briefing about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra tour, and receive official arrangements for the China visa processing.

You may take your time settling in and getting a first look at the city's busy streets in the evening. The tourist town Thamel is famed for its colorful markets and pleasant cafes. You might want to check it out.

You spend your second day exploring Kathmandu's rich culture and making important plans for your Kailash tour. Our team from The Everest Holiday will give a full pre-trip training in the morning. We will check your papers for the Chinese Group Visa, compare your gear to our Kailash packing list, go over the whole schedule, talk about high-altitude health precautions, and answer all of your questions. This will help your journey get off to a smooth and organized start.

In the afternoon, go on a guided walk of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), and Boudha Stupa.

You will spend a lot of time thinking on the first day of the Kailash Yatra. You will go to the holy Pashupatinath Temple first thing in the morning. This is one of the most important places to visit if you want to honor Lord Shiva. During the important Vedic ceremony called Rudra Abhishek, you will also serve sacred chanting, milk, honey, and holy water to the Shiva Lingam. The objective of this ritual is to ask God for help in ascending Mount Kailash safely and in excellent health. The temple grounds are next to the Bagmati River. The best way to be ready for your trip is to stay inside, where the atmosphere is calm and very spiritual.

A Puja and Hawan ceremony takes place after Rudra Abhishek. During Hawan, priests say mantras over and over again to purify themselves and get rid of obstructions. They also give holy fire. People who are going on the Kailash Yatra generally pray for health, safety, and wisdom along the way. You can't just do the rituals on this day; you also need to be emotionally and spiritually ready. At the end of the ritual, you will feel grounded, blessed, and ready to make your sacred trek to Mount Kailash with full devotion.

This is the end of your prep and the start of your trip to western Nepal. You may either fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj in an hour or drive there, which takes about 15 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Most pilgrims choose to fly since it's speedier and more comfortable. This gives them more energy for the upcoming Kailash Yatra.

You will go to your hotel and rest when you get to Nepalgunj. The main way to get to the remote Humla region is through Nepalgunj, which is also where flights to Simikot depart. This night stay is important so you can get acclimated to the warmer weather in the Terai and be ready for the early morning travel to the mountains the next day. This is a quiet but necessary time before trekking farther into the Himalayas toward Mount Kailash.

Get up before dawn for your trip to Simikot, the district capital of Humla, which is commonly termed Nepal's "Wild West." The brief trip over the mountains gives you amazing views of the foothills of the Himalayas. When you land, if the weather is good and you have time, you will start your hike right away. The path goes up a hill above Simikot and then down a steep slope to the powerful Karnali River. Dharapuri is a beautiful place beside the river where your camp will be.

If your flight is delayed because of the weather, you will have to spend the night in Simikot. There, you can see the mix of Thakuri Hindus and Bhotia Buddhists, who are Tibetan migrants who control trade in this area. Here, sheep and mule caravans still use old roads to carry grains and salt. You can stay overnight in a tented camp or lodge in Simikot.

Your trip starts with a beautiful hike along the Karnali River, which is one of Nepal's cleanest rivers. The walk goes through orchards of peach and walnut trees, which provide shade and a look at how people farm in the Himalayas. Along the way, you'll find a lovely waterfall that flows into the river. This is a great place to take pictures.

Kermi is a typical Bhotia Buddhist village that sits above the campsite. The people there still follow old practices and are very kind. If you have time, you can go to the natural hot springs that are close by. They are between the village and the campsite and are a great place to unwind after your hike. This path goes through one of Nepal's most remote areas and offers both stunning natural beauty and a real cultural experience.

Today's hike traces a narrow path alongside the Salle Khola River, gradually unveiling the Tibetan-influenced culture of the region. The path goes up through thick pine forests to a hill pass at 2,990 m, and then it goes down toward the river. Others may camp around Salle Khola before going up to Yalbang Gumba, a peaceful Tibetan Buddhist monastery, depending on their plans. The evening is a wonderful time to see a monastery puja, where you can see the monks' spiritual activities and chants up close. Most of the communities along this road are Tibetan Buddhist. You will see traditional prayer flags, mani walls, and little gompas that add to the beauty of the Himalayas. This journey is ideal for anyone who wants to have fun and learn about the spiritual and cultural history of western Nepal.

The journey takes you via beautiful Himalayan settlements like Yangar (2,850 m) and Muchu (2,920 m), where you can see how farmers live at high altitudes. Farmers grow barley, wheat, and potatoes on fields that are terraced. Along centuries-old trade routes, you may witness salt sellers transporting their products with sheep and goats. One of the best things about the day is crossing the Karnali River at the bottom of Muchu. The views of the valley around the river are beautiful.

The hike then slowly goes up to Tumkot, where you sleep in a tent. The undulating hills and gorgeous scenery surrounding Tumkot make it an ideal place to relax and prepare for higher elevations. This trek will show you how the Kailash Yatra combines cultural legacy, natural beauty, and adventure hiking in a way that no other tour does.

The journey takes you all the way along the Kailash pilgrimage path through Smikot. The trail is a gorgeous track, and you'll witness some waterfalls flowing across the path. The village of Yari, situated at an elevation of 3,670 m, is considered to be the highest point in Nepal. There are breathtaking views of the Saiphal Himal, which rises to a height of 7,000 meters. The landscape is empty and features Tibetan imaginary characters. Your camp is more than an hour away from Yari.

Today is a day for high-altitude trekking that is slower but has many beautiful views. You hike up to Sipsip (4,300 m) and then across the Nara La Pass (4,580 m), where you get your first outstanding views of the Tibetan plateau. As you go down toward the Karnali River, you get to Hilsa (3,720 m), which is the border between Nepal and Tibet.

After going through customs and other formalities, you drive for about an hour to Purang (Taklakot), an ancient Tibetan settlement on the Karnali River. Purang is a busy market for Tibetan wool, yaks, and a wide range of commodities from Nepal, India, and China. From the slope above town, you can see adjacent gompas and snow-capped peaks. This is your first genuine taste of Tibetan culture before you spend the night in a guesthouse.

As you drive from Purang, you go closer to the holy area around Mount Kailash and see the Mandala of the holy peak, which is a beautiful sight. Rakshasa Tal (Lake Manasarovar) is to the right, while Mount Kailash, which looks like a pyramid, is in the middle. If you keep going to Tirthapuri, you'll come to a place where Padmasambhava used to meditate. The area still has the spiritual energy of old Tibet, and the natural hot sulfur springs are a wonderful place to relax and recharge. This quiet place is ideal for meditation and getting ready for the holy Kailash Kora.

Today, you drive to Darchen, which is the starting point for the Kailash Kora. This peaceful Tibetan village is where the holy trip around Mount Kailash begins. Guests retreat into cozy guesthouses and take time to get used to the high altitude before the challenging hike ahead.

A day to rest and get acclimated to the lifestyle in Darchen, which is the base camp for the Kailash Kora. If you go in May, you can experience the vibrant celebrations for Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana, which will be celebrated on May 31, 2026 (15th day of the 4th Tibetan month). People from all around the world flock to local monasteries to pray, do rituals, and celebrate the full moon. This day is wonderful for reflecting on your spiritual life, following Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and getting ready spiritually and physically for the sacred walk around Mount Kailash.

Prepare yourself for a transformative three-day journey around the universe's center. After a short drive to Tarboche, where the Mount Kailash walking kora officially begins and the annual Saga Dawa flagpole ceremony takes place, you will begin your trek. On the first day of your trip, you'll hike 7 kilometers (5 to 6 hours) across the Lha Chu Valley. You'll get amazing vistas of Mount Kailash's North Face, a sheer granite rock with glaciers flowing down it, along the journey.

You might see prayer flags and meet other travelers along the road. There is a guesthouse at Dirapuk Monastery (4,860 m) with a stunning view of the north face of Kailash. Today, you should try to keep a steady pace and really take in the scenery. The holy mountain, which usually becomes a flaming crimson at sunset, is a must-see on any Kailash tour.

The fifteenth day of Mount Kailash Kora is the most challenging and significant for the psyche. You begin to climb to the Dolma La Pass, which is the highest point on the holy circuit at 5,640 meters. This very high trail enables hikers see the Tibetan plains, the snow-covered slopes, and the north side of Mount Kailash.

The pass is very lucky in Tibetan Buddhism because it represents spiritual renewal and cleansing. The trail goes down to Juthulpuk, a little guesthouse where you can stay after you cross Dolma La. Along the walk, you can see prayer flags, mani stones, and sacred chortens. These things make the famous Kailash walk through Simikot even more spiritual.

Take a moment to think on your trip around the sacred mountain as you head back to Darchen after completing the last part of the Kailash Kora. Saga, a Tibetan town that is 3,502 meters above sea level, is a 45-kilometer journey from Darchen. This road goes through traditional Tibetan villages, rivers in the high mountains, and the wide plains of the Tibetan highlands. You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in Saga for the night, which will give you a chance to relax and recover after the long Kora travel. You will walk through stunning scenery and slowly descend from the sacred pilgrimage road to Tibetan communities at lower elevations on this day.

Kerong is a little town on the border between China and Nepal. It's not far from the trade route between Nepal and China, and you may get there by going down from the Tibetan plateau. The drive is around 160 km long and goes through high-altitude vistas, river valleys, and traditional Tibetan settlements. Anyone who wants to see real Tibetan culture, shop at local markets, and take in the stunning scenery of southern Tibet should stop in Kerong on their journey back to Nepal. Plans are made for you to stay the night in a hotel or guesthouse nearby. This is the last day of your high-altitude pilgrimage. You've experienced the local culture, seen the stunning views of the Himalayas, and felt the emotional and spiritual satisfaction of reaching the finish of your journey at Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

After completing exit formalities at the Tibet Immigration office in Kerong, you drive a short distance to the Friendship Bridge, the border crossing between Tibet and Nepal. You walk across the bridge, bidding farewell to your Tibetan team, and meet your The Everest Holiday representative on the Nepalese side. From there, you enjoy a scenic Five-to-Six-hour drive through the Trishuli River valley, watching the landscape transform from arid mountains to lush green hills. By late afternoon, you arrive back in Kathmandu, where you transfer to your hotel, completing your unforgettable Kailash pilgrimage. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

As you leave to the airport for your next trip, your life-changing journey comes to an end. Take some time to see Nepal one last time after breakfast before you have to depart. You will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) for your flight home or to your next stop. You depart with more than just memories. You also have the deep spiritual worth and personal achievement of completing one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world: the sacred journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Tashi Delek! (For good luck and congratulations in Tibetan).