Mount Kailash Inner Kora Tour Package via Kerung (Land Route) Border
The ultimate spiritual destination, Mount Kailash is known as one of the holiest sites among Hindu, Bon, Jain and Buddhist religions. It is also a place of adventure for many trekkers and nature lovers due to its unmatched natural beauty, mysterious background and spiritual significance. Every year a large no. of devotees and adventure seekers visit Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar from every corner of the world. Kailash Yatra Inner Kora tour package (Kora means ‘circumambulation’ or ‘parikrama’ or ‘paridakshina’) brings an opportunity for them all not only to feel the presence of the Almighty Lord, but also to visit some of the other very important religious sites, admire the beauty of nature and transform your inner side. The inner kora tour includes visit to Yam Dwar, Dhirapukh monastery, Charan Sparsh point, Kuber Kund, Kuber Parvat, Money Stones, Zuthulpukh Monastery, Ashtapad Jain Teertha Sthal, Nandi Parvat, Atma Linga, Saptarishi caves and many other site. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Inner Kora tour package designed and executed by Max Holidays is one of the finest and most accepted ways of attaining Kailash Inner Kora. If you have ever wished to go on Kailash inner Kora trip, if you are fit to undertake this challenging but most rewarding spiritual adventure, if you are actually willing to test your inner strength and get transformed to a better ‘you’, come and embark on this lifetime journey with us. We offer unmatched services, safety and experience.
Trip Schedule
19 nights / 20 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu by road via Kerung
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arriving at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport, the all the travellers will complete the immigration and custom clearance formalities (non-Indian passport holders can receive their Nepal entry visa on arrival from dedicated Visa counter inside the airport. For their ease they may also apply visa online in their own country). Outside the airport our representative will welcome you and will organise for a transfer to your hotel. Today the first meal in Kathmandu will be dinner and night stay will be in a handpicked 3 star hotel.
Visa for Non-Indian passport holders :Â For entering into Nepal, visa can be obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu against the visa fee which is approx US$35. In order to obtain China entry visa, we need to submit the original passport with application form, coloured recent photograph and visa fee to the China Embassy in Kathmandu only. The China Embassy takes min 3-4 working days to issue such visa. Therefore non-indian travelers must plan their inward journey to Kathmandu accordingly.
Day 02 : Temple visits in Kathmandu
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel and then visit the renowned Pashupatinath Temple followed by a visit to Jal Narayan Temple and Guheshwari Temple.
Mountain Flight (Optional Tour): An hour mountain flight over the world’s highest mountain peaks can be a feast for the eyes of the travelers. The flight departs at around 06.30am from domestic airport. If you want to take this trip, please book in advance to avoid non-availability of seats.
Day 03 : Temple visits in Kathmandu
In the morning after breakfast take a drive to Shri Kailashnath Mahadev temple which is situated about 20 kms out of the Kathmandu city. The world’s largest Shiva statue here is the main attraction. After visiting Kailashnath Mahadev temple continue to Bhaktapur to visit Doleshwar Mahadev Temple which is known as the head part of Shri Kedarnath ji, situated in Uttarakhand in India. Rest of the time will be free to relax before we start the trip to Kailash Mansarovar the next morning.
Day 04 : Kathmandu To Syabrubesi/Timure
Have some breakfast and then get into your bus for heading towards Syabrubesi via Dhunche. You might find this ride a difficult one since the road conditions in this route are not favourable. Despite of the distance being only 145 kms, you shall be reaching your destination in no less than 7 hours due to the miserable roads here. Give a midway halt to have some lunch at a highway restaurant and then drive further to complete your journey. Finally, arrive at Syabrubesi and then stay overnight at a pre-booked guesthouse there.
Day 05 : Enter Kerung (Tibet, China)
Wake up early morning and then have some breakfast before starting your drive towards the Nepal-China Border. There you will be completing your immigration and other custom formalities. Cross the Nepal border and then enter China side from where you will be further driving to arrive at Kerung / Kyirong (also known as Gyirong) accompanied with a Tibetan guide. Stay overnight at your hotel in Kerung / Kyirong.
Important Remark :Â As you are staying now travelling in high altitude, there might be some consequences of uneasy feeling with your health, therefore it is advised to all travelers that they drink liquid more as possible that may be in any form of soup, juice, tea, coffee or hot water etc. This will help they in rehydration as well as in improving the breathing system.
Day 06 : Kerung to Saga
Today you are free to spend your day as you want. Acclimatize your body in the weather conditions of Tibet either by walking in the local markets here or staying in the hotel for the whole day. If situation does not permits, the guide may decide to stay back at Kyirong for this night.
Day 07 : Free Day in Saga
This is an additional day in Saga for the group for acclimatization. Spend time relaxing in the hotel or practice some short trek to prepare yourself for the kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 08 : Saga To Lake Mansarovar
This day is known as the most important day of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra since today, you are not only going to experience a great stay near Lake Manasarovar but also you will be getting to see the first view of the holy Mount Kailash while driving from Saga to Lake Mansarovar. Thus, have some breakfast at your guesthouse, drive towards Lake Manasarovar. Reach there, check-in to your pre-booked accommodation near Lake Manasarovar and then, you can perform the rituals there and also enjoy holy bath nearthe Lake Manasarovar. Please be informed that a dip in the holy lake is not permitted. You may ask the sherpas to bring holy water in a bucket so that you may sit on the corner of the lake and take holy bath. Stay overnight at your accommodation near Manasarovar.
Day 09 : Lake Mansarovar To Darchen
This day marks another important day of the Kailash Inner Kora tour. Today, you will have to wake up early and visit Lake Manasarovar. Spend some of your time in taking the holy bath and also performing Pooja rituals on the banks of Lake Manasarovar. Later, have some lunch and then start your drive to reach Darchen (base of Mt. Kailash) from where you will see the ‘Southern face of Mount Kailash’ (considered to be the back of Lord Shiva in Hindu literatures). Arrive at Darchen and then check-in at your hotel. Spend your time in preparing for your next morning’s trekking and then stay overnight there.
Day 10 : 1st Day Kora of Mt. Kailash, 13 Kms Trek To Dhirapuk
Start your divine walk from Mount Kailash’s South Face to reach its Northern face at Dirapuk. You can either undertake this trek on foot or on horse. This is an easy trek to Mount Kailash and is completed after trekking for a distance of 13 kms. Those devotees who do not want to be a part of this trek can stay at Darchen and wait for the other group members to complete their trek till they finally come back to Darchen.
Those who are trekking will be staying overnight in a lodge at Dirapuk that would be very near to the North Face of holy Mount Kailash.
Day 11 : 2nd Day Trek To Charan Sparsh (Touching The Feet of Lord Shiva)
Have some breakfast at your guesthouse. Spend leisurely time while engaging yourself in meditation and other activities to rejuvenate your mind and soul. Depending upon permission by the local authorities and army, we may go to touch Mount Kailash through the challenging but a highly rewarding trek namely ‘Charan Sparsh’ (Touching Mount Kailash). Those people who are physically as well as mentally fit can undertake this trek. In Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash Trek), one can reach the foot of the mount to touch Kailash (touching the holy feet of Lord Shiva). Stay overnight at your lodge in Dirapuk.
Max. Elevation: 5475m
Distance Covered: 04-06 kms depending on permission
Accommodation Style: Dormitory accommodation
Day 12 : 3rd Day Trek Via Gauri Kund
Wake up early today and then have a mesmerizing Golden view of Mount Kailash. See this holy mountain as it changes it colours when the first sunlight starts falling on its surface. Once done, start your trek towards Zuthulphuk Gompa via Dolma La Pass (18600ft). From Dolma La you will have a close view of Gauri Kund Lake. Spend some time here and then continue your trek further. After walking for a few kilometers we stop at a small mud house for the night stay. The accommodation here is only a small hall which provides a few beds with blankets. The place not be very clean but we will stay here in order to visit Kuber Kund Lake the following morning before heading to Suthulpukh.
Day 13 : Trek to Kuber Kund and continue to Darchen
In the morning trek to Kuber Kund which is another part of Mount Kailash Inner Kora. Kuber Kund is also accessible from Khande Sanglam route but taking that route means skipping the Dolma La trek and Gauri Kund darshan, therefore we are taking the outer kora route to visit Dolma La pass and Gauri Kund. Also as repoted by the trekkers in the recent year the trekking conditions in Khande Sanglam route was risky and more challening due to falling rocks. For these reasons, to avoid any accident, we decided to came via Dolma La pass in the Mt Kailash outer kora route. From your tea house, go for Kuber Kund trek in the morning and then trek down towards Darchen. After walking for a few kiometeres towards Darchen, the vehicles will come to transport the group to Darchen
Day 14 : Free Day At Darchen For Rest
Today, relax for the whole day at Darchen and take all meals in your hotel/guesthouse/lodge.
Day 15 : 5th Day Trek Kailash Inner Kora (Nandi Kora / Ashtapad)
Wake up very early i the morning and start your trek to Mount Kailash’s South Face. This trek from Darchen to Saptrishi Caves via Ashtapad mainly involves kora of Mount Nandi (Nandi Parvat), therefore it is also known as ‘Nandi Kora’. During your journey, you will be visiting the Rishi Cave, Sherlung Gompa, Ashtapad, Nandi Parvat, Kailashi Gange, Atmalingam and also the Saptrishi caves. You can also visit the white lake and red lake near Atmalingam. Continue your trek and then descend towards Sherlung Gompa, finally reaching Darchen for night stay.
Day 16 : Spare Day
This is a spare day in order to overcome any unexpected delay due to any unavoidable reasons. If the group has completed the kora already, the guide may decide to move back to Saga for night stay. The decision by the guide will be final and bound on the trip participants.
Day 17 : Drive to Saga
Have some breakfast and then start your drive towards Saga. Today, your Mount Kailash Inner Kora package completes and we will finally start heading back to Nepal. Overnight stay at hotel in Saga.
Day 18 : Saga to Kerung
Have some breakfast in your guesthouse/hotel and then head towards Kerung / Keyrong / Gyirong through a scenic drive. Stay overnight at your pre-booked guesthouse/lodge/hotel in Keyrong.
Day 19 : Kerung to Kathmandu via Rasuwa Gadhi
Have some early morning breakfast and then start your drive towards the China-Nepal border in order to complete the custom and other immigration formalities. Once done, head towards Kathmandu while passing through Syabrubesi and Dhunche. Stay overnight at Kathmandu’s pre-booked accommodation.
Remark: If the group is coming back towards the border a day in advance then one additional night will be added in Kerung (Tibet side) as the accommodation in Kathmandu is only for one night as per the package. If the group wants to enter Nepal before scheduled day, the additional accommodation and services in Nepal side will be payable extra to the guide.
Day 20 : Leave from Kathmandu
After enjoying some delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport for boarding the flight to your onward destination/home.
Mount Kailash Inner Kora Tour Package Cost – 2025
NATIONALITY | COST PER HEAD | OTHER CHARGES |
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NON INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS | US$ 4410 | Chines Visa – Included Tibet Permit – Included Nepal Visa – Payable on arrival Insurance – Not included |
US & CANADIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS | US$ 4740 | Chines Visa – Included Tibet Permit – Included Nepal Visa – Payable on arrival Insurance – Not included |
INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS | INR 340,000 + 5% GST | Chines Visa – Included Tibet Permit – Included Nepal Visa – Not required Insurance – Not included |
Package Cost Inclusions & Exclusions
Nepal portion of the trip
- Return airport transfers in Kathmandu,
- 05 nights stay in a three star equivalent hotel in Kathmandu on sharing basis,
- 05 Breakfast, 03 lunches, 05 dinners in Kathmandu hotel (pure vegetarian buffet meal),
- Kathmandu city sightseeing and temple visits by private non a/c bus with group,
- 01 night stay at Dhunche/Syabrubesi in a basic hotel on sharing basis,
- Kathmandu to Timure/Syabrubesi return transfers by Mini bus / Jeep
Tibet portion of the trip
- 02 Nights stay in a 3 star equivalent hotel at Kyirong/Kerung on sharing basis,
- 01 Night stay ina 3 star equivalent hotel at Saga on sharing basis,
- 01 Night stay near Lake Mansarovar in a guesthouse on sharing basis,
- 04 Night stay at Darchen in 4 star hotel on sharing basis,
- 02 nights stay at Dhirapukh in a guesthouse on sharing basis,
- 01 night stay at Zuthulpukh in a guesthouse on sharing basis,
- All pure vegetarian meals in Tibet by our Nepali chef,
- All ground transport services in Tibet by Luxury bus with the group,
- Morning and Evening Tea/Coffee,
- Mineral or Boiled drinking water throughout the trip in Tibet,
- Experienced tour escort and helper support for outer and inner kora trekking,
- All necessary logistic support for trekkkig,
- Medical first-aid facilities with the guides during travel in Tibet,
- Emergency oxygen during Mt. Kailash trekking,
- Tibetan tour guide to accompany from Kerung,
- All required restricted area permits to travel in Tibet for Mt Kailash tour,
- Group visa to travel to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, China
- All other required permits to travel in Tibet for Mt Kailash tour,