Kailash Mansarovar Yatra – Classic Route

Kailash Mansarovar Old Route – USD 2650 | Sacred Journey via Syabrubeshi

🏔️ OLD ROUTE • MOST POPULAR PATH

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

14-Day Sacred Journey • Old Route via Syabrubeshi → Kerung

Days Journey

5700m

Max Altitude

52km

Parikrama Trek

100%

Success Rate

Sacred Journey to Lord Shiva’s Abode with Professional Guides & Complete Support

📋 Detailed Itinerary 💰 Pricing & Booking ✅ What’s Included 📸 Photo Gallery

🛣️ Old Route Overview

🌟 Why Choose the Old Route?
This traditional route via Syabrubeshi/Timure → Kerung is the most popular and well-established path to Kailash Mansarovar. It offers better infrastructure, reliable logistics, experienced guides, and has the highest success rate among all available routes.

Journey Overview: Start from Kathmandu → Drive to Syabrubeshi/Timure → Cross into Tibet via Rasuwagadhi → Kerung → Proceed to Saga → Mansarovar → Darchen → Complete sacred Kailash Parikrama (Kora) → Return via the same route.

🎯 Trip Details: Start & End in Kathmandu, Nepal • Duration: 14 days • Distance: Syabrubeshi (145km) or Timure (152km) from Kathmandu

📸 Sacred Yatra Gallery

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Sacred Gauri Kund - Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Magnificent Mount Kailash - Lord Shiva's Abode

Pilgrims Taking Holy Bath at Sacred Mansarovar Lake

Pristine Kailash Sarovar Lake Surrounded by Snow-Capped Peaks

Breathtaking Kailash Mansarovar Landscape in Tibet

📅 Complete Day-by-Day Itinerary

🗓️ 14-Day Detailed Schedule (Old Route) ▼

Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m / 4600ft)

On arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our office representatives/driver outside the arrival gate. Transfer to hotel and meet other group members joining your sacred journey.

🍽️ Meals: Lunch (if arriving early) & Dinner

Day 02 – Kathmandu Cultural Tour

After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath Temple for darshan and perform puja. Visit Budhanilkantha Temple. Return to hotel for packing and preparation. Evening briefing about the yatra ahead.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at hotel

Day 03 – Drive to Syabrubeshi/Timure (1600-1983m)

First day of yatra! Morning departure from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi (1600m, 145km, 6.5 hrs) or Timure (1983m, 152km) near Tibet border by reserved tourist coach. Scenic drive through beautiful Nepali countryside.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu, Lunch enroute, Dinner in Syabrubeshi

Day 04 – Cross Border to Kerung, Tibet (2850m)

Drive to Rasuwagadhi border (1800m, 15km, 45min from Syabrubeshi). Guide completes customs formalities, then continue to Kyirong/Kerung (2850m, 35km, 1hr drive). First night in Tibet for acclimatization.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Syabrubeshi, Lunch & Dinner in Kerung

Day 05 – Drive to Saga (4550m / 220km)

Enter the high plateau! After breakfast, drive to Saga (220km, 5-6 hrs) passing through Thorong La pass, Paigu-Tso Lake, and witnessing the mighty Brahmaputra River. Spectacular Tibetan landscape throughout.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Kerung, Packed lunch enroute, Dinner in Saga

Day 06 – Acclimatization Day in Saga (4550m)

Important rest day! Entire day free for altitude acclimatization. Light activities, rest well, and prepare your body for higher altitudes ahead. Stay hydrated and avoid overexertion.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Saga

Day 07 – Drive to Sacred Mansarovar Lake (4550m / 450km)

Sacred arrival! Long but rewarding drive to holy Mansarovar Lake (7 hours). Upon arrival, complete Mansarovar Lake Parikrama by coach (105km, 3 hours drive). Experience the divine energy of this sacred water body.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Saga, Packed lunch enroute, Dinner at Mansarovar

Day 08 – Mansarovar to Darchen (4600m / 35km)

Most sacred morning! Take holy bath in Mansarovar Lake, perform puja, hawan, and spiritual activities according to your tradition. Drive to Darchen (1 hour), the base camp for Kailash Parikrama.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at Mansarovar, Lunch & Dinner in Darchen

Day 09 – Kailash Parikrama Day 1: Trek to Diraphuk (4880m)

Begin sacred kora! Drive to Yamadwar (43km, 1.5 hrs) to view Kailash’s south face – starting point of parikrama. Trek 12km (5-6 hours) with magnificent views of west face. Those unable to walk can hire horses at own cost.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at Mansarovar, Packed lunch during trek, Dinner at Diraphuk

Day 10 – Parikrama Day 2: Trek to Zuthulphuk via Dolma La (4670m)

Most challenging day! Trek from Diraphuk to Dolma La Pass (5700m) – highest point of entire yatra at 18,600ft. Steep 3km climb before the pass, then descent passing sacred Gauri Kund. Total 22km trek, 8-9 hours of walking.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at Diraphuk, Packed lunch during trek, Dinner at Zuthulphuk

Day 11 – Complete Parikrama & Return to Saga

Final kora completion! Short morning trek to Maniwall (8km, 3 hours) where coach picks you up. Drive to Darchen (3km) to reunite with non-trekking members, then continue drive back to Saga (470km, 7-8 hours).

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at Zuthulphuk, Packed lunch enroute, Dinner in Saga

Day 12 – Return Journey to Kerung (220km)

Drive back to Kerung (220km, 5-6 hours drive) for your last night in Tibet. Time to relax and reflect on your incredible spiritual journey to Lord Shiva’s abode.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Saga, Packed lunch enroute, Dinner in Kerung

Day 13 – Return to Kathmandu via Border

Final border crossing! Drive to border (40km, 1 hour), complete immigration formalities, and continue drive back to Kathmandu (152km, 7-8 hours). Arrive at hotel for well-deserved rest.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast in Kerung, Lunch enroute, Dinner in Kathmandu

Day 14 – Departure

Blessed farewell! After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your journey home, carrying sacred memories and spiritual blessings from this divine pilgrimage.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast at hotel

⚕️ Health & Fitness Requirements

💪 Physical Fitness Required:
This is one of the toughest high-altitude road journeys on Earth. Excellent physical fitness is essential. Patients with asthma, heart problems, or serious medical conditions may face difficulties acclimatizing and should consult their physician before booking.

🏔️ Altitude Sickness Information ▼

Expected Symptoms: You are likely to experience headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, and breathlessness until your body adjusts to high altitude.

Prevention & Management:

Drink plenty of water and stay well-hydrated

Stay calm and avoid overexertion

Do light exercises to aid acclimatization

Strictly avoid alcohol and smoking

Carry Diamox tablets (consult physician for proper dosage)

Inform guides immediately if symptoms worsen

👗 Clothing Recommendation: Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes recommended. Bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be extremely cold at high altitudes.

BEST VALUE

💰 Tour Pricing 2025-26

🌍 Overseas Passport Holders

USD 2650

🇮🇳 NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)

USD 1750 + ₹65,000

💡 Price Includes: Complete 14-day package with all meals, accommodation, transportation, professional guides, permits, and spiritual support throughout the journey.

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✅ Package Includes ▼

✈️ Arrival/departure transfers from Kathmandu airport to hotel

🏨 3 nights 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with all vegetarian meals

🏛️ Kathmandu cultural sightseeing tour (Pashupatinath & Budhanilkantha temples)

🚌 Transfer to Kerung border by comfortable tourist bus

🏠 Tibet accommodation in hotels/guesthouses (triple/4-5 sharing basis)

🥘 Pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our escort in Tibet

🚐 Luxury coach transportation throughout Tibet

👨‍🏫 Experienced Nepali team leader and supporting staff

🗣️ Professional English-speaking Tibetan guide

📋 Chinese group visa processing and documentation

📄 All permit fees for Nepali staff and clients

🎒 Complimentary duffel bag, day pack, and jacket in Kathmandu

🆘 Oxygen cylinder and comprehensive first aid kit (carried by Sherpa team)

💰 Kerung land tax and entry fees

❌ Package Excludes ▼

📊 GST (Goods and Services Tax) – additional charges apply

✈️ Home to Kathmandu to Home airfare (international/domestic flights)

🏨 Cost for extra night accommodation if needed

🐎 Horse ride or porter services during Kailash Parikrama

🚁 Emergency evacuation costs and helicopter rescue

🛡️ Travel insurance and medical coverage

👤 Expenses of personal nature (shopping, tips, etc.)

📄 Visa splitting charges if required

🚗 Extra transport costs if returning early from Tibet

➕ Any additional services not specifically mentioned in inclusions

📋 Booking Procedure

⚡ Quick Booking Process:
Pay advance booking amount of INR 25,000 per person (non-refundable) with passport photocopy to secure your seat.

📄 Required Documents & Timeline ▼

📘 Passport must be valid for minimum 6 months from travel date

❌ Cancel any existing Chinese visa in passport before travel

📄 Passport must have minimum 2 blank pages for visa stamping

🏢 Original passport required 10-15 days before travel for visa processing in Delhi

📋 Submit completed application forms with passport-size photographs

💳 Final payment must be completed before document submission

📞 Contact Information: Our booking specialists are available 24/7 to assist with your sacred journey planning and documentation process.

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🚫 Cancellation Policy

⚠️ Important: INR 25,000 per person is NON-REFUNDABLE after booking confirmation proceeds, regardless of cancellation timing.

📅 Cancellation Timeline & Charges ▼

20+ days before departure: 50% refund of total trip cost

15-20 days before departure: Only 10% refund of total trip cost

Less than 15 days before departure: No refund (100% cancellation charges)

📝 Important Terms:
• All cancellation notices must be submitted to our office in writing
• Verbal cancellations will not be accepted or processed
• Cancellation charges calculated from the date of written notice
• No refunds for early return or unused services during the tour

🎒 Essential Packing Guide

👗 Important for Women: Indian women pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear saris during the yatra. Casual comfortable clothing recommended.

👕 Clothing & Gear Essentials ▼

👟 Footwear: Good quality hiking shoes & comfortable walking shoes

🧥 Warm layered clothing system (thermal inners, sweater, jacket, raincoat)

🚶‍♂️ Walking/hiking sticks for Parikrama support

🔦 Reliable torch/flashlight with extra batteries

🧤 Gloves, woolen cap, and warm woolen socks

👕 Cotton socks, warm trousers, comfortable T-shirts

🏔️ Towel, sunglasses, and undergarments

💧 Multiple water bottles for hydration

🏥 Medical & Personal Care:

☀️ High SPF sunscreen cream for high-altitude protection

💊 Personal medicines as per prescriptions

💊 Diamox tablets for altitude sickness (consult physician)

🧻 Toilet paper and wet wipes

🦷 Personal hygiene items

🍫 Food & Energy:

🍫 Energy chocolates and protein bars

🥜 Dry fruits and nuts for quick energy

🍬 Toffees and glucose tablets

🥨 Namkeens and light snacks

⚠️ Important Terms & Liability

🛡️ Risk Acknowledgment & Liability ▼

🚨 Important Disclaimer:
Pilgrims acknowledge and accept that this journey involves significant risks due to difficult high-altitude travel conditions and agree to undertake the trip entirely at their own risk.

Liability Limitations:

Getaways India and its associates are not liable for accidents, illness, injury, or damages arising from natural calamities or high-altitude terrain conditions
No refunds for restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities or associated agencies
Tour operator not responsible for schedule changes due to weather or uncontrollable circumstances
Extra costs due to unforeseen conditions must be borne by clients
All tours conducted under Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) rules and regulations

Currency Information: Chinese currency unit is Yuan. Exchange at your local bank or authorized dealers before travel.

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