Mt Kailash inner Kora Trek

Detail Itinerary

Mt Kailash Kora trek Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung
We start our journey from Kathmandu early in the morning and drive for about 170kms through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Timure Nepal – Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up to Kerung city. Our staff will prepare fresh breakfast, packed lunch and dinner for group and serve daily at usual time with different items and food varieties. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Kerung.
Day 02: Free day in Kerung for Acclimatization.
Today is reserved day for rest and acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. Our tour manager will assist you for a short hike in and around Kerung for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet’s high altitude.

Day 03: Kerung to Lhamo Pass and to Saga. 5 hours
Morning after breakfast at Kerung and drive to Kerung county, on the way visit beautiful waterfall , most of Beautiful Forest and continue drive to Kongtang Lhamo pass 5236 meter and View of Shishapangma mountain and Peaku tso lake , drive to Saga, Overnight in Saga Guesthouse.
Day 04: Drive Saga to Lake Manasarovar
Today is the day for the lifetime that you are going to have Darshan of the Holy “Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarover” – day’s program as usual, after breakfast at around 8 am , we drive through Mayum – la pass ( 17000ft ). The highest point of the driving. On the way pack Lunch. Upon Arrival at Mansarovar we have to change our transport and use Chinese Govt Bus for Kailash Mansarovar region. Mansarovar parikrama by bus (90 kms approx) Overnight at Mansarovar.
Day 05: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen
Today morning, we wake up comfortably and we will find a good place for holy dip in Lake Manasarovar for all our pilgrims. We will also arrange shower tent for ladies nearby the bank of lake for change the clothing and also you can arrange your puja / haven at feasible place according to you. Our crew member will assist you if anything help require. After finishing holy bath and puja, and taking lunch, we make short drive to Darchen. On the way to Darchen, we can also see panoramic scenery of Rakshas Tal (Demon’s Lake) in the other side of Lake Mansarovar. Darchen is the major administrative hub of Kailash region with basic development in infrastructure and facility and also considered as the base camp of Mt. Kailash, Stay in a Best hotel.
Day 06: Darchen to Yam Dwar and Dirapuk, 30 minutes drive, 6 hours trek
Today, we wake up early and take breakfast then head to Tarboche / Sersong. All pilgrims have opportunity to pass through Yama Dwar before trek commence. Also, the members who are not going for parikrama will return from Yama Dwar after very close darshan of Mt. Kailash from this point and get back to Darchen guesthouse waiting for parikrama group. if you want to stay same hotel then per pax extra 13USD per day and other travelers who are going for parikrama will continue trekking ahead through by foot. Those who wish to hire Horse/Yak and porter may do it directly with the help of the Tibetan guide on direct payment basis. You will given name coupon to choose the horse & porter if any travelers book for this and the same horse or porter will accompany throughout the trip. We will manage Yaks & Yak men to carry our kitchen logistics for Kora. Travelers should not forget to carry their pack lunch and hot drinkable water from kitchen before start trekking. Today’s trek is flat and gradual ascend along through the bank of Glacier River so it will be easy and reach Diraphuk comfortably within 5-6 hours. We will stopover in mid way for our packed lunch. Our Tibetan guide will help us to book our guesthouse in advance and will check into room immediately as soon you reach there because of chilly weather. Diraphuk is one of the best and closest points from where we can see crystal clear north face of Mt. Kailash standing ahead. Overnight at guest house.
Day 07: North face of Mount Kailash and Touching the feet of Kailash (Charan Sparsh)
Today is special day – You will trek about 5 hours to touch North Face of Mt Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh). Those who do not wish go for North Face can stay back at Diraphuk or visit nearby Diraphuk Gompa. Overnight at guest house.
Day 08: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk (Inner Kailash Kora), 8 hours
Inner kora members: Trek from Diraphuk to Khande Sanglam (it is believed that Lord Shiva meditates here). We will go through an amazing experience through Shivasthali. On the way we see two important aspects of Inner kora, Kuber Kund & Kuber Parbat. Overnight at guest house.
Day 09: Zuthulpuk to Darchen trek, 4 hours
After Breakfast, we will trek around 8 km. We will be reaching at the point, where our vehicle will be waiting to Drive us to Darchen, parikarma (Circuit) ends. Free and rest Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Rest day at Darchen
Because of the 4 day Kailash Yatra Kora, we need rest and replenish energy, prepare for tomorrow’s pilgrimage.
Day 11: Explore Rishi Cave, Nandi Parvat, Astapad, Sapta Rishi Caves, 9 hours
Morning drive to Serlung gompa and trek to Inner Part of Mt Kailash where you expect to visit Sherlung Gompa, Rishi Cave, Nandi Parvet, Astapad, Kailashi Gange, Sapta Rishi caves and Atmalingam. Near At alingam there is a white lake and red lake of importance. The high pass between Holy Mt. Kailash & Nandi Parvat needs some experience of high altitude trekking. Total trek 22kms. Trek down to Serlung Gompa following the trail of Kailashi Gange and reach Darchen.
Day 12: Drive from Darchen to Saga
Today we will drive in good road for 8 to 9 hour, drive from Darchen to Saga. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 13: Drive from Saga to Kerung and then to Kathmandu
After the long and enjoyable journey in high isolated land of Kailash Region we drive to the Nepal Tibet border early in the morning. We will see the lavish greenery surrounding and easy breathing once we cross Nepal. We will follow the same route as before and clear immigration and custom formalities in both Tibet & Nepal side and have the lunch near the border then move to Kathmandu.