ITINERARY :
Arrive in Kathmandu.
Transfer to hotel, welcome briefing, and tour preparation.
Explore the local area or visit sacred sites like Pashupatinath or Swayambhunath (optional).
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to the Nepal-Tibet border at Kerung (145 km, 7-8 hours).
Complete border formalities.
Overnight at a guesthouse in Kerung.
Rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude.
Optional light hiking or exploring the town.
Drive through the Tibetan plateau to Saga (232 km, 6-7 hours).
Enjoy views of the stunning Himalayan landscapes.
Overnight in Saga.
Drive to the sacred Lake Mansarovar, passing Paryang along the way (507 km, 8-9 hours).
Pilgrims can take a holy bath in Mansarovar.
Overnight stay near Lake Mansarovar.
Morning rituals at Lake Mansarovar.
Drive to Darchen (40 km), the base for the Mount Kailash trek.
Overnight in Darchen.
Begin the Kailash Parikrama (circuit trek) from Darchen to Dirapuk (20 km, 6-7 hours).
Trek through beautiful valleys and witness the north face of Mount Kailash.
Overnight at a guesthouse in Dirapuk.
The most challenging day of the trek, crossing the Dolma-La Pass (5,650m).
After descending, pass the holy Gauri Kund.
Trek continues to Zuthulpuk (22 km, 8-9 hours).
Overnight at a guesthouse in Zuthulpuk
Short trek (10 km, 3-4 hours) to complete the Kailash Parikrama.
Meet the vehicle and drive back to Saga.
Overnight at a hotel in Saga.
Retrace your journey from Saga to Kerung.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Kerung.
Early morning drive from Kerung to Kathmandu (145 km).
Free time for rest and shopping in Kathmandu.
Overnight at a hotel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home or onward destination.