After breakfast, we will drive to Syabrubesi, the base point for Langtang Trekking and a nearby point from the Kyirong border, where we will stay for the night. On the route, you will see the fantastic scenery of small settlements surrounded by hills, mountains, and the Trishuli River.

Overnight at Syabrubesi.

After breakfast, we will drive about 375km to Saga. Saga means “The Lovely Place” or “Happy Land,” where we find a kind greeting, delicious local cuisine, and a small market worth exploring.

We will pass by herds of yaks and sheep and nomad camps on the way. Enjoy the panoramic views of the high Himalayan peaks, including Mount Shishapangma (elevation 8021 meters). We will pass through Pelkhu Tso Lake(4600m) and then cross the Brahmaputra River, known as the “Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan.

Overnight at Saga.

In the early morning, you will eat a decent breakfast at your hotel; later, our guide will pick you up and take you to the highest freshwater holy lake in the world, Lake Mansarovar. We will pass through the small town of Zhongba during our drive, reaching Prayang. We can get the first view of Mount Kailash from here, and a few hours of driving will take us to the holy lake Mansarovar.

Once we reach Lake Mansarovar, we must change our vehicle to drive further into the Kailash region. We will do the parikrama of Mansarovar Lake and, if lucky enough, enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Kaiash. During the parikrama, we will also get to view the Rakshaas taal, named Demon Lake, in a crescent moon shape.

Overnight at Mansarovar.

In the early morning, you will take a holy bath on the shore of Lake Mansarovar. You cannot bathe directly in the lake, as it is the most sacred lake for different religions, including Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist. We will arrange a bucket to fill the lake water, and you can bathe on the shore. You can also do some pujas, Dhawan.

Later, we will have breakfast, and if you want to walk around, you can hike to Chiu Gompa, an ancient Buddhist monastery. Once you return from the hike, we will have lunch. After lunch, we drive towards Darchen.

Overnight at Darchen.

Today is the first day of the Mt. Kailash circumambulation, and we will head to Tarboche early. Before starting our trek, we will stop at Yam Dwar, where we will find our porters and prepare for the Kora.

From here, we will trek to Dirapuk Monastery, which will take around 6 hours. We get to see the north side of Mt. Kailash. Dirapuk is a famous place for hosting festival events. If we are fortunate enough to arrive during a Saga Dawa festival, we will witness a grand event and have the opportunity to learn more about the traditions and culture of the local communities that reside in the Dirapuk areas.

Overnight at Dirapuk.

Today is the second day of Kora. You will wake up early today at dawn to see the Golden Kailash. You will witness the breathtaking view of Kailash as the first rays of sunrise dance across the peak of Kailash, turning it into a golden hue.

Then, we will have breakfast and get ready to trek for 6-7 hours to reach Zuthulphuk. This trek can be challenging, so you have to be prepared. We will ascend to the highest point of the Kailash trek, the Drolma La pass(5680m). On the way to Drolma La Pass, we will witness the footsteps of Milarepa and Shiva Tsal (5330m).

We will spend some time at the Drolma La Pass, with prayer flags adorning it. From this point on, we will descend on our trek.

Then, we arrive at Parvati Taal or Gauri Kund along the route. We will stay here for a while because this lake is so serene. After that, we’ll carry on to Zuthulphuk.

Overnight at Zuthulphuk.

On this final trek day, we descended for about three hours towards Darchen. We woke up around 7:00 AM, ate breakfast, and walked to Darchen. When we reached Darchen, our vehicle was waiting for us. Then, we drove back to Lake Masarovar.

Overnight at Mansarovar.

Today, you will wake up at regular hours, have a decent breakfast, and we will drive to Saga.

Note: You can also wake up early, visit Lake Mansarovar, and bathe one last time on the bank of Holy Lake before we eat breakfast.

Overnight at Saga.

After breakfast, we will move towards the Kyirong Border. We will enjoy scenic views of mountains, forests, and streams on the way.

Once you reach the Kyirong border, the guide will complete certain formalities, and then you will be driven to Syabrubesi, where you will rest for the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the streets of Syabrubesi.

Overnight at Syabrubesi.

You will have a decent breakfast, and then we will drive back to Kathmandu. Within a few hours, we will reach Kathmandu and drop you off at your hotel.

You can rest the remaining day or stroll around markets like Ason and New Road to shop for something beautiful to return to your home.