Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a gateway to strengthening one’s faith. Many have experienced calmness and a burst of positivity while returning from the yatra. Chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ throughout the yatra amidst the breathtaking vistas of Mount Kailash fills one’s heart with immense joy and devotion. 

Mount Kailash—the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is known to be the center for cosmic energy. It’s an axis that serves as a connection between heaven and Earth. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most pious journeys. Mount Kailash is significant among the five holy Kailash—Adi Kailash, Manimahesh Kailash, Kinnaur Kailash, and Shrikhand Kailash. 

The holy journey begins in India and passes through Nepal before reaching Tibet. There are two popular ways to go on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The Ministry of External Affairs (Government Of India) sponsors the yatra. You can book the yatra via a travel management firm as well. It is almost a 15-20 day long high-altitude yatra that can be said to be the test of devotion and faith. The yatra can be easily completed in 13 days. 

Two Popular Routes For 13-Day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The two Kailash Mansarovar Yatra routes that can help you complete the yatra within 13 days are Kathmandu via Lhasa and the other Kathmandu via the Kyirong border. Try opting for these two routes for your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2024. 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Lhasa

• You will be picked up from Kathmandu Airport and dropped off at the hotel. You will be briefed about the yatra on your way to the hotel. 
• The next day you will be taken on a tour to explore the popular tourist attractions of the city followed by dinner and a restful night’s stay at the hotel. 
• On the third day, you will check out from the hotel and travel to Lhasa. After reaching Lhasa, you will be picked up by one of our representative members of the group and dropped off at the hotel for the night’s stay. In the evening, you can visit Barkhor Street.
• The next day, all the group members will be driven to Shigetse by bus and transferred to the hotel. In the evening, travelers will visit the Tashi Lumphpo Monastery. 
• On the fifth day, after breakfast, you will be driven to Saga by bus. In the evening, you can enjoy the free time with your travel buddies. 
• The next day, we will take you to Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. Upon reaching the Lake, the ‘parikrama’ of the lake will be carried out by bus.
• The next day, a ‘hawan’ is performed under the guidance of a priest. After havan, we will take you to Darchen followed by a restful night’s stay at the Darchen. After that, there will be a trek to Deraphuk. 
• The next day, you will trek to the Dolma La Pass, Gaurikund Lake, Zuthulphuk, and Zhongda. After this, you will be driven to Saga and dropped off at Kathmandu from the same route.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Kathmandu Via Kyirong Border

• This route starts from Kathmandu Airport from where you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. This will be followed by a dinner and a restful night’s stay. 
• The next day, we will take you for local sightseeing.
• On the third day, we will drive you to Dhunche from where you along with other members of the group will stay overnight at a hotel.
• On the fourth day, we will drive you to Rasuwagadhi and then to the Kyirong border after completing customs formalities. The fifth day will be spent completely in acclimatization. 
• The next day after breakfast, we will drive you to Dongba from where you will be again taken to Lake Mansarovar. After the completion of the ‘parikrama’ of the lake, you will spend the night at the guesthouse.
• On the seventh day, we will drive you to Darchen, and you will start trekking the other day. The trekking of Mount Kailash will take about 3 days to complete. The trekking of Mount Kailash is optional. 
• After the completion of the tour, you will return via the same route. 

If you want to experience profound divinity amidst the majestic peaks of the Kailash Parvat, you can choose the tour package of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to make your travel a fulfilling experience.