Kailash Mansarovar Inner Parikrama & Sacred Yoga Retreat

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Om Namah Shivaya — Welcome to the Journey That Changes Everything

The Kailash Mansarovar Inner Parikrama & Sacred Yoga Retreat is the most complete and spiritually immersive pilgrimage available today. Over 30 profound days, you travel from Kathmandu across the Nepal–Tibet border, spend 15 nights in deep yogic practice on the pristine southern banks of holy Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m) under the direct gaze of Mount Kailash, perform the sacred 52-km Inner Kora (parikrama) on foot touching Yama Dwar, Dirapuk (North Face darshan), the high Dolma-La Pass (5,630 m), Gauri Kund and Zuthulpuk, and return transformed. Every morning and evening, you practise traditional Hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting in the purest energy field on Earth, while all meals are freshly cooked, pure vegetarian by our experienced Nepali kitchen crew. This is not a rushed tour – it is a true spiritual yatra combined with a residential yoga sadhana retreat at the abode of Lord Shiva himself.

Accomodation

As per Itinerary

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transportation

As Per Company Managed

Group Size

2-15

Language

Nepali & English

Age Range

8-45 (Year)

Season

Spring Season

Key Features Included

15 full nights of residential yoga & meditation practice on the banks of Lake Mansarovar
Complete 3-day walking Inner Parikrama (kora) of Mount Kailash with North Face darshan at Dirapuk
Pure vegetarian Indian meals throughout (breakfast, lunch, dinner) cooked by Nepali chef
Luxury air-conditioned Tibetan bus + support truck carrying kitchen & luggage in Tibet
3 nights 3* hotel in Kathmandu + all guesthouses/hotels on sharing basis
All Tibet group visa, restricted-area permits, Nepal–China border taxes & Kailash entry permits
English-speaking Tibetan guide + experienced Nepali tour leader, cook & Sherpa team
Oxygen cylinders, basic medical kit & emergency support during the kora
Complimentary duffle bag, backpack, wind-cheater & Kailash Yatra completion certificate
Morning darshan & puja arrangements at Lake Mansarovar & Pashupatinath (Kathmandu)

Tour Itinerary

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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training + Kailash Manasarovar Yatra – 30 Days from Kathmandu
Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1,330 m)
Welcome to the Abode of Lord Shiva Airport pick-up with khada, transfer to 3* hotel, rest & gentle welcome yoga session.

Transport:

Private vehicle

Meals:

Dinner

Accomodation:

3* hotel (twin-sharing)
Day 02 – Pashupatinath Darshan & Preparation
Spiritual Beginning in Kathmandu Early morning darshan at Pashupatinath Temple, afternoon equipment check & city orientation. Evening group introduction & light yoga.

Transport:

Private vehicle

Meals:

Breakfast

Accomodation:

Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 03 – Drive to Syabrubesi (1,500 m)
Journey Toward the Himalayas Scenic 7–8 hr drive along Trishuli river to the Nepal–Tibet border area.

Transport:

Non-AC bus

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

Basic guesthouse
Day 04 – Cross into Tibet → Kyirong (2,700 m)
Entering the Land of Snows Short drive to Rasuwagadhi border, complete immigration, cross on foot, then comfortable Tibetan bus to Kyirong town.

Transport:

Bus + walking across border

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

Guesthouse (sharing)
Day 05 – Acclimatisation Day in Kyirong
Rest & Gentle Yoga Full day to adjust to altitude with light walks and morning/evening yoga & mantra chanting.

Transport:

None

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

Same guesthouse
Day 06 – Kyirong → Saga (4,640 m)
Across the Tibetan Plateau Beautiful drive across vast plains, crossing the Brahmaputra River.

Transport:

Luxury AC Tibetan bus

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

3* hotel
Day 07 – Saga → Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m)
First Darshan of Holy Kailash Long but scenic drive with first breathtaking view of Mount Kailash and arrival at sacred Lake Mansarovar. Evening puja & yoga by the lake.

Transport:

Bus

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

Lakeside guesthouse
Day 08–22 – Sacred Yoga Retreat on Mansarovar Banks (15 nights)
15 Full Days of Sadhana at Lord Shiva’s Lake Daily schedule: 06:00–07:30 Morning yoga, pranayama & mantra chanting 08:00 Breakfast 10:00–12:00 Yoga philosophy & meditation Afternoon free for personal puja, lake parikrama, rest or silent contemplation 16:00–18:00 Evening restorative yoga & satsang 18:30 Dinner Full moon nights: special fire ceremony (havan) & group meditation under the stars

Transport:

None

Meals:

Breakfat, Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation:

Same lakeside guesthouse
Day 23 – Mansarovar → Darchen (4,575 m)
Holy Dip & Partial Lake Parikrama Morning bucket holy bath & puja at Mansarovar, drive via Rakshas Tal & Chiu Gompa, completing 70% lake parikrama by vehicle. Rest & prepare for kora.

Transport:

Bus

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch, Dinner

Accomodation:

Hotel in Darchen
Day 24 – Kailash Kora Day 1: Darchen → Dirapuk (5,210 m)
Yama Dwar & North Face Darshan Drive to Tarboche, visit Yama Dwar, begin 12 km trek to Dirapuk. Magnificent close view of Kailash North Face.

Transport:

Bus + 12 km trek

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch, Dinner

Accomodation:

Dirapuk guesthouse
Day 25 – Kailash Kora Day 2: Dirapuk → Zuthulpuk (4,760 m) via Dolma-La Pass (5,630 m
The Most Sacred & Challenging Day Early sunrise on Golden Kailash, trek over holy Dolma-La Pass (highest point), pass Shiva Tsal & Gauri Kund, 22 km total.

Transport:

22 km trek

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch, Dinner

Accomodation:

Zuthulpuk
Day 26 – Kailash Kora Day 3 → Darchen → Saga
Completion of Parikrama Easy 6–8 km final trek, vehicle pickup, complete remaining Mansarovar parikrama by bus, long drive back to Saga.

Transport:

Trek + bus

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch, Dinner

Accomodation:

3* hotel in Saga
Day 27 – Saga → Kyirong (2,700 m)
Return Journey Begins Drive back across the plateau with views of Shishapangma.

Transport:

Bus

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch, Dinner

Accomodation:

Guesthouse
Day 28 – Kyirong → Kathmandu (1,330 m)
Back to Nepal Border formalities, cross to Nepal side, drive to Kathmandu.

Transport:

Bus

Meals:

Breakfast, Launch,

Accomodation:

3* hotel
Day 29 – Final Darshan & Yoga at Pashupatinath
Closing Blessings Early morning special darshan & yoga in the sacred courtyard of Pashupatinath, afternoon visit to Boudhanath Stupa.

Transport:

Private vehicle

Meals:

Breakfast

Accomodation:

3* hotel
Day 30 – Namaste & Journey Home
Farewell from the Himalayas Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.

Transport:

Private vehicle

Meals:

Breakfast

Accomodation:

None

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Travelers

You can book for a maximum number of people 10

Adult
Children

Divine Platinum

Big size (10+ /person)

$ 4,501.00

The solo traveler must bear the entire cost of the mandatory Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for two people, the guide's salary, and the private flights/jeep transport alone. Some agencies offer permit sharing to reduce this cost.

$ 4,501.00 00 Adult

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Divine Silver

Small Size (2-5 person)

$ 5,784.00

This is the base rate where the high costs of RAP, guide salary, and private transport are split between 2 to 5 people, making it much more affordable than solo travel.

$ 5,784.00 00 Adult

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Divine Private

private

$ 5.00

This is the base rate where the high costs of RAP, guide salary, and private transport are split between 2 to 5 people, making it much more affordable than solo travel.

$ 5.00 00 Adult

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Divine Gold

Medium Size (6-9 person)

$ 5,189.00

This is the base rate where the high costs of RAP, guide salary, and private transport are split between 2 to 5 people, making it much more affordable than solo travel.

$ 5,189.00 00 Adult

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Package Features List

What Is Not Included (Extra Payable)

International/Nepal flights to/from Kathmandu
Personal travel & medical insurance (high-altitude evacuation coverage mandatory)
Horse/pony & personal porter for Kailash kora (approx. USD 400–600)
India GST 5% + TCS 20% (for Indian residents from 01 Oct 2024)
Tips, hot showers, bottled drinks, laundry & charging
Extra hotel/meals in case of early return or trip extension due to weather/landslides
Emergency evacuation or medical hospitalization expenses
Any expense arising from unforeseen circumstances (road block, permit delay, etc.)

Exclude Features

International flights & Nepal visa
Travel insurance (mandatory — must cover 6,000 m + evacuation)
Personal horse/porter on kora (extra $280 if needed)
Tips (~$250 total recommended)
Portable oxygen is available at an additional cost.

Suggested Equipment List

Trekking boots – High-ankle, waterproof, fully broken-in (most important item)
Warm sleeping bag – Comfort rated -10°C to -15°C (four-season) + silk liner (optional)
Down jacket – 800-fill or higher + waterproof Gore-Tex shell jacket & pants
Daypack 25–35 L – With rain cover (for daily essentials & water during kora)
Trekking poles – Foldable (essential for Dolma-La Pass & steep sections)
Thermos flask – 800–1000 ml stainless steel (to keep water warm at night & on kora)
Headlamp + extra batteries/power bank – No electricity in many guesthouses
Warm layers – Thermal innerwear (top + bottom), fleece jacket, woollen socks (3–4 pairs), woollen monkey cap, thick gloves
Sunglasses + high-SPF sunscreen & lip balm – Intense UV at 5,000+ m
Personal first-aid kit – Regular medicines, Diamox (for altitude), blister plasters, painkillers, rehydration salts, sanitary items
Passport + documents – Original passport, 8 passport photos, permit copies in waterproof pouch + USD/NPR cash
Puja & yoga items – Small puja kit (provided), personal mala, lightweight yoga mat (optional – thin foldable), shawl/blanket for meditation by the lake

Frequently Asked & Question

This is a genuine 15-day residential yoga sadhana combined with the full Inner Kora. You will practice morning & evening yoga + full-day sessions (asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, philosophy) for 15 consecutive days on the banks of Lake Mansarovar under Mount Kailash.

Yes. Minimum 1–2 years of regular practice recommended. The schedule is intensive and at 4,600–5,600 m altitude. Beginners to yoga will find it too demanding.

Physically demanding but manageable with good fitness. Day 2 (Dolma-La Pass 5,630 m, 22 km) is the toughest high-altitude day. Horse/pony & porter service available (extra cost).

Yes, many devotees aged 60–70+ complete it successfully every year. Good health, a doctor’s fitness certificate and willingness to use a horse on Day 2 are usually sufficient.

Basic pit toilets at all guesthouses. No running hot water. Bucket hot water provided for sponge bath. Holy dip in Mansarovar is by bucket only (full immersion now prohibited).

Kathmandu & Saga/Darchen: 3* hotel

Kyirong & most nights: simple but clean guesthouses (twin/triple sharing, common toilet)

Dirapuk & Zuthulpuk: very basic dormitory-style during kora

All places provide thick blankets and hot water thermos.

Absolutely! 70% of participants come alone. Same-gender twin-sharing (single supplement not possible in Tibet).

Yes – must cover high-altitude trekking up to 5,700 m + emergency helicopter evacuation (minimum USD 50,000 coverage).

Extra nights & meals are payable directly (approx. USD 50–70 per day). We recommend 2–3 buffer days in Kathmandu and USD 400–500 contingency cash.

May–September. Full Moon dates are most auspicious. We announce exact departure dates every December for the following season.

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