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Full moon Manasarovar 09 August 2025 (Janai Purnima)

The capital of Tibet, Lhasa is home to a number of ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries, and palaces. Lhasa is located at a height of 3650 meters and boasts ancient Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Norbulunka Palace, and many others. All visitors will be mesmerized by the unique lifestyle and culture of many ethnic Tibetan groups. At 6,714 meters above sea level, Mount Kailash is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Hindus, Jain and Bon-Pos. The mountain feeds four of Asia's biggest rivers: the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra and Sutlej. It is called Kangri Rimpoche in Tibetan. According to Hindu and Buddhist tradition, visiting Mount Kailash can lead to salvation and enlightenment.

Manasarovar Lake (4580m.), popularly known as Mapam Yumtso, literally means lake of consciousness. Taking a sip of water from the lake and bathing in it rids one of all world sins and guarantees a place in heaven, while Buddhists consider Manasarovar Lake a sacred place where Buddha meditated. The sight of a lake, therefore, is enough to inspire enlightenment. Monterosa Trekking Company is here to assist you if you are planning a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar. Here is our itinerary for this year's pilgrimage, so you can earn the greatest pilgrimage experience and a lifetime of memories. From Kathmandu, you can fly directly to Lhasa via Air China and Sichuan Airlines as well as Himalayan airlines to Gonggar Airport, one of the airports in Lhasa. Once you arrive at the Airport, you will drive for two hours to reach the hotel. The flight takes about 1.30 hours. There are once or twice daily flights on this route.

Important highlights

  • The Medical Doctor will be provided with medicine for the Kailash Yatra (free of charge)
  • We provide massage therapists with a charge per minute of 1 USD (This is the relaxing part).
  • Kailash Circumambulation will not have car/bus/jeep service, but you can rent a pony and porter for four days instead. There is a 38-kilometer walk from Yam Dwar to Chongdo as part of the 53 km Kailash Parikrama.
  • Kailash Yatri or travelers need to adjust to basic accommodations at guesthouses, lodges or mud houses with very basic common toiletries three nights at Kailash Circle and one night at Manasarovar Lake during Kailash Manasarovar tour. All Yatri and travelers are kindly requested to avoid this place if this kind of facility cannot be adjusted.  
  • There are no any Shiva temples in Kailash region, but there is a temple dedicated to Ram, Sita and Laxman in Khojarnath village, 85 km south of Manasarovar Lake.
  • Experience the world's most famous monasteries and the Potala palace in Lhasa, Tibet, as well as the historical cities of Lhasa and Shigatse
  • In Manasarovar Lake, a Nepalese Pandit priest performs Rudrabhishek, Havan, and Aarti. He can also perform Tirth Saradha for an additional fee for those require who have lost their parents or family members.
  • It is not recommended for pregnant women to make religious pilgrimages to Kailash Manasarovar tour.
  • The water of Manasarovar Lake should not be touched or bathed in by women who are menstruating for four days.
  • Our team includes Nepali Team Leader, guides, assistant guides, Chef and team of cooking.

Short Itinerary

04 August 2025 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu before 08:00 A.M.
Collect passport, apply visa, Afternoon 2:30 will be Kailash 
Manasarovar briefing and evening Aarati in Pashupatinath
05 August 2025 Day 02: Sights Saga, Doleshwor, Boudhanath
06 August 2025 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati, sights in
Gujeswari Sakti pith and Jal Narayan in Budhanilkantha, hotel
07 August 2025 Day 04: Fly to Gonggar airport & drive to Lhasa
08 August 2025 Day 05: Sights in Lhasa includes Potala Palace
09 August 2025 Day 06: Drive to airport fly Ali & drive to Manas
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake 
10 August 2025 Day 07: Hindu rituals, afternoon drive Darchen
11 August 2025 Day 08: Drive to Yam Dwar, start walk Dirapuk
12 August 2025 Day 09: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
13 August 2025 Day 10: Trek to Chongdo & drive to Ali Airport
14 August 2025 Day 11: Fly to Gonggar airport & transfer hotel
15 August 2025 Day 12 Drive to airport flight back to Kathmandu
16 August 2025 Day 13 Transfer to Kathmandu airport departure

Detail Itinerary

04 August 2025 Day 01: Monterosa Treks and Expedition staff will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to your hotel. It is important for every Yatri to reach Kathmandu 8:00 PM or before. In Kathmandu, we collect the original passport and apply for the Tibet visa at the Chinese embassy. Kailash Manasarovar tour briefing will take place at 2:30 PM in the afternoon. Diamox medicine and a bag will be provided. Aarati Darshan in Pashupatinath as well as Aarati holy dance on the banks of Bagmati river in front of Pasupatinath temple in the evening. We return to the hotel and have a vegetarian buffet dinner.

05 August 2025 Day 02: Kathmandu valley holy sightseeing as follows; Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the tallest Shiva temple in Nepal. In Bali, Indonesia, it is second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue. Located about 20 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the Kailash Nath Shiva statue is located in Sanga, Nepal. Copper, zinc, cement, and steel were used in the construction of the statue, which stands 144 feet / 44 meters tall.

Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwar): To all Shiva devotees, a trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwar Mahadev and Pasupatinath temples. Doleshwar Mahadev was officially declared head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatras, on Aug. 22, 2009. In 2013, after the devastating flood struck Kedarnath's temple, located in Uttarakhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were conducted at Doleshwar Temple. Kedarnath Temple's head priest requested regular prayers to be held at Doleshwar Mahadev Temple instead of the Kedarnath Temple.

Buddhist Temple in Bouddha: In the 5th century, Boudhanath stupa was built with the wisdom eyes of Gautama Buddha for four cardinal directions, making it the second largest stupa in the world. The Buddha is an important pilgrimage site for Tibetans because of its immense stupa. Prayers and seminars are held nearby at monasteries and schools. Devotees stroll around the white dome and visit the monasteries and schools nearby. There is no doubt that the Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline. Over 50 gompas (Tibetan convents) have been built around Buddha as a result of the influx of Tibetan refugees. UNESCO has listed Boudhanath Stupa as a World Heritage Site since 1979. This is where Kathmandu Valley is credited with its glory. 

Visit Gujeswari / Temple of Guhyeshori Shakti Pith. She is the mother of all the Astha Matrilas (Eight Mother Goddesses). In Hinduism and Buddhism, she is worshipped equally. According to the Hindu legend Pauranik Katha. In response to an insult from her husband Shiva, Shiva's first consort SATI DEVI fell into YAGYAAKUND (A religious fire ceremony). Shiva retrieved her, fire burned his corpse senseless by grief, and flew to and from Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. It is believed that SATI DEVI's body is scattered throughout 51 Shakti Piths. Her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some say her anus fell to this place, which we call Guhyeshori. Additionally, she protects the deities of the Kathmandu valley. We return to the hotel for a vegetarian buffet lunch.   

06 August 2025 Day 03: On the morning of Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, and Aarati, Kailash pilgrims are taken to Pasupatinath temple for Rudra Consecration.  Brahmin priests prepare for fire offering Hawan in Pavilion (Mandap) and do Sankalpa Pooja in the beginning followed by Swastibachan (Preaching), Nyas, Rudra preaching, and Mahamritunjaya (Death victory) Pooja.

The word 'Rudra', meaning 'Fearful Lord Shiva', derives from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri, and Rudhiryoge Metal. People on this Earth suffer from pain, violence, greed, and we pray to God Shiva so that he grants them justice, good health, prosperity, peace and salvation. Rudri's mission is to ensure a peaceful world. The pilgrims' first stop during the Kailash tour is Pashupatinath and its worship. The practice of worshiping Lord Pashupatinath and performing Aarati is believed to grant devotees all kinds of good merits. Kailash Tours are considered complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath. One of the most important pilgrimage sites is Kailash Manasarovar.

Despite having too many Jyothirlinga and Shiva temples, Kailash is a pilgrimage destination. Humans are superior to souls in this Universe, sages are superior to humans, gods are superior to gods, and Lord Shiva is even superior to gods, Kailash is where the supreme Lord Shiva dwells. Hence, every pilgrimage is incomplete without the Kailash Pilgrimage. Doing Rudra (Shiva's idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath is a popular religious tradition to wish for a successful Kailash Tour. Bhatta pujari performs Panchamrit Pooja in Pashupatinath temple every day between 9:30 AM and 11 AM after Rudra Abhishek. The temple has an offering available, but it is a payable Pooja that includes a Pooja Thali, milk, Rudrachhe mala, flower garland, and a lamp. By offering Panchamrit Pooja to Lord Pasupatinath, the devotee fulfills all the desired wishes for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. After receiving Prasad and Rudrachhe mala, the ceremony ends. Hindu devotees are the only ones who may perform this, Pooja. The main gates are not open to other religions.

Budhanilkantha: The Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan) Vishnu Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is an open-air Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, around 2:00 PM in the afternoon. At the northern end of the Kathmandu valley, Budhanilkantha Temple is located below Shivapuri Hill and is recognized by its large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu.  In Budhanilkantha, a sleeping Vishnu floats on a bed of snakes in a large pool of water depicting the cosmic ocean, like a giant astronaut. The peculiar name refers to two legends attached to the statue, one of which states that a farmer found the long-lost statue while plowing his field, and another stating that Vishnu sacrificed himself by drinking the poison of the cosmic ocean, which turned his throat blue.

07 August 2025 Day 04: In the morning, we take a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gonggar Airport in Tibet. The drive from Gonggar Airport to Lhasa city is 62 km., Overnight in a hotel

08 August 2025 Day 05: A full day of guided sightseeing in Lhasa, including the Potala Place and the local market Bharkhor.

09 August 2025 Day 06: We fly from Gonggar Airport to Ali Airport (4500m.). Then we drive for 3 hours to Manasarovar Lake, covering a distance of 300 km. Full night is where will spend the night. Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake.

10 August 2025 Day 07: Outside of Manasarovar Lake, we choose a special spot for Rudra Abhishek, the chanting of Shiva mantras. Your Hawan and worship will be performed by a Nepali Priest. As a result, the entire environment becomes spiritual and religious. After lunch, drive to Darchen for the night. The starting and ending point of Kailash is from here, along with the well-known Kailash Base Camp.

11 August 2025 Day 08: Walking to Dirapuk (4860m.) from Yam Dwar, the starting point of Kailash Parikrama (Circumambulation). Kailash Parikrama covers 53km in total. Upon reaching Darchen, we can either walk or hire a pony or horse for 38 kilometers. In order to cover the remaining distance, a blue bus will be used that is environmentally friendly. Between Yam Dwar and Dirapuk, there is a distance of 12km.

12 August 2025 Day 09: Today will be a longest walking day as we need to reach Zuthulpuk from Dirapuk 22KM. Climbing from Dirapuk we reach the Shivasthal, Ganesh Kund and finally the top of Dolma La Pass (5636m.), which is the highest point of our journey. The walking time from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk is 7- 8 hours. We will then walk down and reach Shapje Datok then further to Zuthulpuk following Lham Chu River.

13 August 2025 Day 10: Morning waling to Chongdo and drive to Darchen, take Lunch drive Ali airport, overnight stay in Ali airport.

14 August 2025 Day 11: Flight from Ali Airport to Gonggar airport in Tibet and drive to Lhasa. spend our night at Lhasa town.

15 August 2025 Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu after having our breakfast at hotel. We spend our night in the hotel at Kathmandu.

16 August 2025 Day 13: This is the last day of our tour and there will be farewell to our dear guests. Then, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu for returning back to their home country.

Cost: Minimum 10 persons or more

Yama DwarPer Person USD 6500 (Double / Twin room Sharing)
Per Person USD 7000 (Single room using)

Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 165

Hotel in Nepal
Kathmandu: 5 Star Deluxe hotel Radisson or similar

Hotel in Tibet
Lhasa Tibet: 5 Star Shangri - La or Similar  
Manasarovar Lake: Normal Guest house 
Darchen: 4 star Himalayan Kailash Hotel
Dirapuk: Normal Guesthouse (Parikrama first day)
Zuthulpuk: Normal guesthouse (Parikrama second day

Note: 3 nights in 3 places like Manasarovar Lake, first day of Kora - Dirapuk and second day of Kora - Zuthulpuk will be dromedary bedroom and very basic toilets available.

Cost Includes

  • Mt KailashArrival Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel overnight
  • Evening takes to Pasupatinath for Aarati Darshan & hotel
  • Next day Rudra Abhishek, Hawan in Pasupatinath Temple
  • All hotels / guesthouse during Kailash Manasarovar tour
  • Sightseeing in Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan), Boudhanath
  • Pure vegetarian(lunch-dinner) provides Nepali restaurant
  • English speaking Tibetan guide, team leader from Nepal  
  • Kathmandu –Lhasa –Ali–Lhasa –Kathmandu flight ticket   
  • Sightseeing Lhasa city including Potala place, Bharkhor
  • Ali to Manasarovar Lake, Darchen, Yam Dwar, Ali by bus
  • We have oxygen cylinder-mask-regulator emergency use
  • We provide basic first-aid - box altitude sickness Diamox
  • We provide duffel bag, day bag & complete Kailash tour
  • Kailash travel permit &Tibet visa for Mount Kailash tour
  • We provide our meal in Manasarovar, Darchen and Kora
  • We provide Nepali cook & cook helper for complete tour
  • Arrival &departure service in Kathmandu fallow itinerary
  • Rudra Abhishek Hawan 11 Braman Pujari –Pasupatinath
  • Special Darshan in Pasupatinath after Rudra Abhishek
  • 1 Pandit in Manasarovar do for Rudra Abhishek / Hawan

Cost Excludes

  • Gauri KundaExtra night hotel cost in Kathmandu, Nepal
  • All beverages in Kathmandu & Kailash tour
  • Travel Insurance for all Kailash tourists/Yatri 
  • Expenses Emergency evacuation helicopter
  • Horse riding cost for Kailash Kora / Parikrama
  • Addition cost caused any political disturbance.
  • Kailash Tibet or extra stay cost in Kathmandu

Packing list for Kailash Tour

  • Kailash ManasoravarBack pack for 3 days Kailash Parikrama / Kora
  • Enough warm clothing for Kailash Yatra /tour
  • Basic medicines (minor injuries or lifesaving kits)
  • Regular medicines that you have been prescribe
  • Toiletries kit (Shop, Shampoo, Toothpaste brush)
  • Water bottle / Thermos flask, hot water (2 litters)
  • Sport shoes good for walk, gloves, torchlight
  • Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs), Sunglasses
  • Thermo cot undergarment, sun lotion, cold cream
  • (Shirt, pants which is easier to be while do Kora)
  • Raincoat or Umbrella, walking stick for 3 days
  • Sweets, Zinger/garlic candies, dry fruits and etc

FITNESS

  • Kindly consult your doctor and get yourself examined for Spiritual Kailash tour
  • As Holy mount Kailash & lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga meditation and other breathing exercises in order to make a successful holy tour

INSURANCE

  • Kindly get yourself a Travel medical insurance for this Kailash Manasarovar tour. Please make sure you cover yourself for emergency evacuation (helicopter), road transportation and hotel accommodation in the insurance.
  • Every Yatri must have Life, Medical, Rescue Jeep or Helicopter insurance before getting enrolled in Kailash Manasarovar tour. Get insurance in your home country.

HEALTH PRE-CAUTION

PashupatinathOxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the guidelines below:

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund incase cancellation is received between 7 – 15 days before departure.
  • No refund in case cancellation is done after obtaining Kailash permit and Tibet visa.
  • A client shall make no claims to refund or re-adjustment in the event of interruption of journey after tour commencement.
  • Any changes in given itinerary requested by the client will be on chargeable basis.
  • Extra accommodation in Kathmandu over 2 nights for Helicopter and 3 nights for via Lhasa as per itinerary due to early arrival from home or Kailash, rescue charges, medical bills are all to be covered by Yatri.
  • If the trip is interrupted in case of Visa/ permit problem in Tibet, or due to any other reason, which is not in our control, all the expenses arising out of it shall be borne by the client.
  • During the Kailash Manasarovar tour, if any Yatri cancels the trip due to sickness or any other personal reasons, without completing the tour, there will be no refund. 
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