14-Day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra itinerary starting from Mumbai
Day 1: Departure from Mumbai to Kathmandu
Board a flight from Mumbai to Kathmandu.
Meet and greet at the Kathmandu Airport.
Transfer to hotel.
Briefing about the Yatra and necessary document checks.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation
Visit Pashupatinath Temple and other sacred sites.
Attend a special Rudrabhishek ceremony (optional).
Last-minute shopping and health check.
Collect visa and permits.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1-hour flight).
Check-in to hotel at Nepalgunj.
Short briefing about next day’s journey.
Overnight stay at Nepalgunj.
Day 4: Nepalgunj – Simikot
Early morning flight to Simikot.
Simikot acclimatization day (altitude 2,910m).
Light walks and yoga exercises recommended.
Overnight stay at Simikot guesthouse.
Day 5: Simikot – Hilsa – Purang
Flight from Simikot to Hilsa by helicopter.
Cross the Karnali River bridge into Tibet (China border).
Drive to Purang (Taklakot).
Medical check-up and acclimatization at Purang.
Overnight at Purang guesthouse.
Day 6: Acclimatization at Purang
Rest day for altitude acclimatization.
Explore local markets and surroundings.
Short hikes to adjust the body to high altitude.
Overnight stay at Purang.
Day 7: Purang to Mansarovar Lake
Drive to Lake Mansarovar (altitude 4,590m).
Holy rituals and meditation near the lake.
Holy dip (optional and based on health condition).
Parikrama (circumambulation) of Lake Mansarovar by vehicle.
Overnight at Mansarovar guesthouse.
Day 8: Mansarovar to Darchen
Drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash.
Preparation for Parikrama (Kora).
Option to hire horses and porters.
Overnight at Darchen guesthouse.
Day 9: First Day of Mount Kailash Parikrama – Darchen to Dirapuk
Drive to Yam Dwar (starting point of Kora).
Trek to Dirapuk (12 km / 6-7 hours).
View North Face of Mount Kailash.
Overnight stay at Dirapuk guesthouse.
Day 10: Second Day of Parikrama – Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk
Trek across Dolma La Pass (highest point at 5,630m).
Visit Gauri Kund en route.
Trek down to Zuthulpuk.
Overnight stay at Zuthulpuk guesthouse.
Day 11: Complete Parikrama and Return to Purang
Short trek (3 hours) to end the Parikrama.
Drive back to Purang via Darchen.
Rest and overnight stay at Purang.
Day 12: Purang – Hilsa – Simikot
Drive back to Hilsa border.
Cross back into Nepal.
Helicopter ride to Simikot.
Overnight stay at Simikot.
Day 13: Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
Flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj.
Connect flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
Rest and leisure time in Kathmandu.
Optional shopping or cultural tour.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 14: Return Flight to Mumbai
Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport.
Return flight from Kathmandu to Mumbai.
End of spiritual journey with blessings of Mount Kailash!