Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. After completing immigration formalities, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. Spend the afternoon at leisure, resting and recovering from your long flight. or explore the city center. Attend a program briefing if scheduled.

After breakfast, we visit Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, it features traditional pagoda-style architecture with gilded roofs and detailed wood carvings. Non-Hindus can view the temple from the opposite riverbank while experiencing its spiritual and cultural atmosphere. The complex also includes cremation ghats along the river and smaller shrines dedicated to various Hindu deities.

Later we visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world and an important center of Tibetan Buddhism. Its large white dome and golden spire, decorated with the Buddha’s all-seeing eyes, make it instantly recognizable. The stupa is surrounded by monasteries, prayer wheels, and shops selling traditional Tibetan artifacts. Visitors can walk around the stupa clockwise, spin the prayer wheels, and enjoy the peaceful spiritual atmosphere. It is a hub of prayer, meditation, and cultural activity, offering a unique insight into Nepal’s Buddhist heritage.

After lunch, transfer to Budhanilkantha Temple for your next sightseeing.

Budhanilkantha Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at the base of the Shivapuri Hills. The temple is renowned for its 5-meter-long stone statue of Lord Vishnu, known as Jal Narayan & Sacred Sleeping Vishnu of Kathmandu reclining on the cosmic serpent in a sacred pond.

After breakfast, drive to the base of Chandragiri Hill and take a cable car to the top to visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple is one of the most popular Shiva temples near Kathmandu, located atop Chandragiri Hill at an altitude of 2,550 meters. Accessible by cable car, the temple offers stunning views of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is linked to Hindu mythology and the legend of Sati Devi. A major pilgrimage site, thousands of devotees visit during Mahashivaratri and the holy month of Shravan to offer prayers and seek blessings.

In the afternoon, return to the hotel to rest. Attend the pre yatra briefing on the Mt. Kailash tour, Tibet rules and regulations, and prepare for your journey to the Holy Mount Kailash.

We have an early start today. We will leave Kathmandu around 4.30. We have a long and bumpy ride to the Tibetan border drive across a narrow, Zigzag, and windy road. You will have time to enjoy the Nepali scenery of villages on the way. We will drive through Langtang National Park. Rasuwa is the last place in Nepal. After completing the immigration formalities, we will cross the border and continue with the formalities on the Tibetan side. Welcome to Tibet! From here, it is a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Kyirong town, where we will spend our first night in Tibet.

Morning, we visit the Pakba Monastery. Pakba Monastery is the only four-tiered Nepali-style pagoda temple in Tibet. The temple was built more than one thousand years ago. The main relic in the monastery is the self-rise sandal statue of Lokeshvara. Presently it resides in the Dharamsala and the main statue here is a copy of the main statue of Lokeshvara.

Spend a day off by walking around Kyirong town or a nearby village. OR, you can do the full-day walking tour of the nearby village if you are physically fit. Your guide will suggest the place where you can visit on this day.

Today, we will drive up to the Tibetan Plateau. The first high pass is the Ghungtang Lhamo pass (5236 meters). We will pass magnificent valleys and several Tibetan villages on our way. We will have enchanting views of Mount Shishapangma and Piku Tso Lake. On our way up you will feel the change in climate. Enjoy the Tibetan scenery. From here, we travel to Saga the western plateau toward Holy Mount Kailash in Tibet.

Saga is a small town in western Tibet near the bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra River). It serves as a hub for pilgrims and visitors traveling to Lake Manasarovar and the holy Mount Kailash. Saga provides tourists with basic facilities and conveniences despite its remote location. Standard hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, retail shops & stores, and healthcare facilities are among them. It is one of the few places in this remote region where travelers can restock supplies and obtain necessities.

Even though it's a lengthy drive, the recently surfaced road will make it safer and faster for us to travel.

After breakfast, we travel to Lake Manasarovar, which is around 450 km away and takes about 6 to 7 hours of drive. Stunning views of the Tibetan plateau, snow-capped mountains, and wide grasslands can be seen during the journey. A well-maintained highway will make the journey comfortable in the rugged terrain. The route follows the Brahmaputra River for a certain part of the journey, providing beautiful views of the river and the surrounding countryside and the high Pass (Mayum La 5210 meters). You can see the magnificent Gurla Mandhata Mountain, which is 7,694 meters high, as you get closer to Lake Manasarovar.

In Buddhism, Jainism, Bon, and Hinduism, Lake Manasarovar is regarded as one of the holiest lakes. Pilgrims believe that drinking or bathing in its waters can cleanse sins and bring spiritual merit. Lake Manasarovar is well known for its tranquil surroundings and pristine blue water. Situated at a height of 4,590 meters, the lake spans an approximate area of 320 square kilometers. Traveling from Saga to Lake Manasarovar provides an unforgettable cultural experience. Travelers may feel the region's mysticism, see the small monastery, and encounter nomadic Tibetan herders. 

Near Lake Manasarovar there is also another lake named Rakshastal Lake, also referred to as the "Demon Lake", the myth says, this is the place where Ravana met Shiva and prayed. It is frequently visited by pilgrims and is regarded as sacred.

We will have breathtaking views here. The best time to take photos is just before and after sunrise and sunset. As we stay here overnight we will have two opportunities.

The morning after breakfast, the guide will take you to the bus station to take a hop-in and hop-out electric bus to explore Lake Manasarovar from all directions as well as visit the monastery around the lake. You will not have enough time to explore all the monasteries, visit the major monasteries as suggested by the guide. Seralung Gompa, Trugo Gompa, and Gossul Gompa are the monasteries worth it to visit.  After completion of the trip, we drive 45 kilometers, or around a 1-hour drive to Darchen. Darchen is a small town that serves as the primary gateway for pilgrims and trekkers heading to Mount Kailash. This small town is also known as the base camp of the Mount Kailash.

Today we will start with our three-day kora. Do you know that some of the Tibetans do this kora in one day? This is one of the most challenging koras especially due to the location at 5000 meters above sea level. We will take our time at this high altitude which will also give us ample opportunities to take in the stunning scenery of this remote and rugged area. As Mount Kailash is considered a very sacred place we will meet a lot of pilgrims during the trek. 

After a good breakfast, we travel roughly 13 km to the Tarboche. In Hinduism, it is also known as Yam Dwar, the gateway to the deity of death. It is the starting point of the kora located on the southern side of Mount Kailash. Tarboche is particularly well-known for its flagpole, which is a crucial component of the Saga Dawa celebration, honoring Buddha Sakyamuni's birth, enlightenment, and death. Tarboche provides a glimpse of breathtaking natural scenery, which includes the towering view of Mount Kailash above us.

Today, we have to walk 7 kilometers around the mountain on this first day of Kora. It might take 5 – 6 hours. The trail continues into the Lha Chu Valley, providing breathtaking views of the Lha Chu River and the surrounding mountains. This stretch of the trail is flatter than the others, so the walk is more comfortable. You'll pass Chuku Monastery, which is set on a slope, about halfway. It's a nice place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The monastery offers a calm setting for meditation as well as an insight into regional religious customs. The final section is increasingly difficult to climb as you get closer to Dira Puk. Dira Puk is located on the north side of Mount Kailash. The trail becomes steeper, and the altitude may start to take a toll. Ensure you pace yourself and stay hydrated. The facilities at Dira Puk are basic, with few guesthouses and guesthouses run by the monastery. They provide essential services only. We should pack appropriately for the cold and bring any required supplies.

Trekking to Dira Puk is an essential part of the kora around Mount Kailash, offering pilgrims and trekkers a deeply spiritual and physically demanding journey.

Those who wish not to go for a kora around Kailash can return to Darchen from Tarboche and wait for the Kora group to return.

Today is the second day of the Kora around Mount Kailash. It is considered the toughest part of the expedition. We hike from Dira Puk to Zhutul Puk today, which is a roughly 18-kilometer trip, and depending on our walking pace, it might take 9 – 10 hours to hike. 

The journey starts with a strenuous climb up to Dolma-La Pass, 5,650 meters high, the highest point of the kora. This portion of the journey requires a gradual, steady pace due to its physical demands. Before reaching the Dolma La Pass, you will pass Shiva-stal, a famous place where pilgrims undertake symbolic gestures, such as leaving behind old goods to symbolize the shedding of sins and former lives.

Just beyond the Dolma La Pass is Gauri Kund, a turquoise lake sacred to Hindus. It is believed that drinking its waters or taking a bath in this Pond will purify one’s soul.

Especially when there is snow, the descent from Dolma-La Pass can be steep and slippery. Trekking poles and careful footing are essential in this part of the trek.

On your descent, you will enter a stunning valley that is popularly called the Valley of Shambhala because of its quiet and stunning scenery. Views of Mount Kailash, especially its east and south faces, are seen today. 

The facilities at Zhutul Puk are basic, with few guesthouses and guesthouses run by the monastery. They provide essential services only. We should pack appropriately for the cold and bring any required supplies.

Trekking to Zhutul Puk is an essential part of the kora around Mount Kailash, offering pilgrims and trekkers a deeply spiritual and physically demanding journey.

Today is the final day of Kora. We hike from Zhutul Puk to Darchen today, which is a roughly 10-kilometer trip, and depending on our walking pace, it might take 4 – 5 hours to hike. On the final day of the kora with a moderate descent, the journey follows the river valley with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes. The trail continues alongside the river. This is a quiet area with rocky terrain, the walk gets more flat and the valley progressively opens up as you go, making it a more leisurely hike. Along the walk, there will be several prayer flags and little stupas to indicate the path's spiritual significance. The village will become visible in the distance as you approach Darchen, indicating the finish of the kora. Completing the kora is a significant spiritual achievement. Take time to celebrate and reflect on your journey. Finishing the kora is a significant spiritual achievement. Give yourself some time to enjoy and consider your journey then resume our journey back to Saga after lunch. We travel the same route back to Saga. After a quite lengthy journey, relax in the hotel.

After breakfast, today’s journey begins by heading southwest from Saga to Kyirong. This is the last day to enjoy the Tibetan scenery. We will pass magnificent valleys and several Tibetan villages on our way. We will have enchanting views of Mount Shishapangma and Pekutso Lake. After the Ghungtang Lhamo pass (5236 meters) we will start descending to the Kyirong valley. You will feel the climate changing, it gets warmer. We are approaching the Indian subcontinent. We will arrive in Kyirong in the late afternoon.

Today is already the last day of your trip. We will leave Tibet and enter Nepal again. We Drive 24 km, one and a half hours downhill to reach the Chinese immigration (Rasuwa Gadi Bridge), after the immigration process we walk through the Bridge where vehicles from the Nepal side will be waiting, After driving for about 1.5 km we do immigration formality on Nepal side, and continue drive to Kathmandu which will take about seven hours of drive. From the border, we will have a long bumpy ride back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the Nepalese side of the villages during this ride.

Today is already the last day of your trip. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu to catch your flight back home or to your onward destination.