Kailash Charan Sparsh Tour - 16 Days

Kailash-Charan-Sparsh-Yatra
Trip Facts
  • Trip Duration16 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude ~4950m
  • Activity Pilgrimage Yatra / Tour
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu / Kathmandu
  • Best Season May to September
Highlights
  • The main highlight of Kailash Charan Sparsh tour is to touch the base of Mount Kailash which is a spiritually profound moment for pilgrims as it is believed to touch the foot of Lord Shiva.
  • Taking a holy dip in the holiest Mansarovar Lake which is believed to cleanse the soul and bring spiritual purity.
  • Enjoy the serene and breathtaking view of surrounding snow-capped mountains reflected in the holy Mansarovar Lake.
  • Walking through “Yam Dwar” which is also known as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment and liberation. Embarking the beginning of divine experience.
  • Scenic drive through High-Altitude Plateau enjoying the stunning backdrop view of rugged mountains, deep valleys and high-altitude deserts.
  • Opportunity to know the Tibetan nomadic culture and traditions.
  • Spend two-nights near the holy Mount Kailash at Diraphuk which allows the pilgrims to enhance their spiritual journey.

Kailash Charan Sparsh tour is a pilgrimage tour to the holy and most sacred place, Mt. Kailash which is religiously significant in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon. This pilgrimage tour allows the devotees to touch the base of Mount Kailash (Charan sparsh) allowing spiritual experience to pilgrims. Though this Kailash Charan Sparsh tour does not circumambulate the holy Mount Kailash but it provides the religious fulfillment to the devotees. Even the ones who may not be physically capable of undertaking the challenging 52 KM circumambulate (Kora) can attain enriching spiritual and religious experience doing Kailash Charan Sparsh.

The Kailash Charan Sparsh tour takes 16 days to complete including your arrival date, visa preparation day and departure day. The tour begins with drive from Kathmandu to Kerung (China Border) to Tibet. You will be travelling by road on Tibet, passing through scenic landscapes.

This Kailash Charan Sparsh tour is a unique pilgrimage tour which combines physical adventure along with spiritual fulfillment, cultural exploration, and breathtaking natural beauty, offers a holistic pilgrimage experience for those who undertake it.

Best Time to do Kailash Charan Sparsh Tour 2025

The best time for the Kailash Charan Sparsha Tour is from late spring to early autumn (May to September). These months provides most favorable weather conditions to travel in high-altitude regions of Tibet. May to September is the summer season in Tibet, so the weather during these months in relatively mild and stable, making it more comfortable for the Kailash Charan Sparsh Tour. The daytime temperature ranges from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F) but the nights are still cold but can be covered with warm clothes and sleeping bags. There are lesser chances of snow making the trails in high passes and the roads more accessible. To get the best experience of Kailash Charan Sparsh, May to Septemebr is the ideal months to ensure comfortable weather, safe travel conditions, and an enriching spiritual journey.

The Kailash Charan Sparsha Yatra provides a deep spiritual journey for the devotees to connect with one of the holiest mountains in the world, making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ItineraryDay to Day Itinerary
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Upon your arrival, representative from Moon Himalaya Adventure will be at Tribhuvan International airport to receive you and will transfer you to hotel.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1300m

You will need three days for the visa procedure of Tibet for the Mansarovar Kailash round trip with the China Visa Centre in Kathmandu. During these three days, you will be doing sightseeing in different cultural and religious heritage sites.

On second day of arrival, you will visit to Kailashnath Mahadev which is the second tallest shiva statue. Then, you will visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:3-4 hrs

You will visit Pashupatinath Temple for darshan and Bouddhanath stupa and then will visit Budhanilkantha, largest statue of sleeping Vishnu. 

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:3 to 4 hrs

You will visit Patan Durbar Square along with Krishna Mandir and the Patan Museum.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:3 to 4 hrs

After breakfast, you will drive from Kathmandu to Kerung in Jeep.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:2800m
  • Duration:9 hrs drive

Distance: 240 Kms

After breakfast, we will head to Saga crossing over the China border. Your permits, passports and visa will be strictly checked at China border. Saga is an important acclimatization spot for pilgrims and travelers heading to Mansarovar Lake and Mt. Kailash kora.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4600m
  • Duration:4/5 hrs drive

You will head to Lake Mansarovar and make a Parikarma of the Lake.

 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4560m
  • Duration:9 hrs Drive

In the early morning, you will visit the Mansarovar Lake. If you want to do the puja at Mansarovar Lake you have to bring your own priest to perform the puja ceremony. You can take a dip in the Mansarovar Lake. It is believed that taking a dip in the lake purifies our body and soul. During afternoon, you will visit the nearby monasteries at Mansarovar Lake.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4560m

After lunch, you will head to Darchen. After short drive you will reach Darchen and you will have free time to rest and acclimatize.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4670m
  • Duration:1 ½ hrs drive

You will drive to Yam Dwar, which is the trek starting point for kora. From Yam Dwar, it will take around 5 or 6 hours to reach Dirapuk. You can hire porter or horse on your own expense.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4860m
  • Duration:1 hrs drive and 5/6 hrs walk

Early morning, you will walk to the Charan Sparsh point, base of Mt. Kailash also believed as the foot of Lord Shiva. If You want to do the Puja, you have to bring your own pandit. This will be the most spiritual and religious day as you will be reaching the base of holiest mountain, Mt. Kailash which is the abode of Lord Shiva. After that, you will return back to Diraphuk.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:~4950m
  • Duration:3 to 4 hours walk

After breakfast, you will walk to Yam Dwar, and then take a vehicle and drive to Darchen. 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:5/6 hrs walk & 1 hr drive

Today, ends the Mt. Kailash Kora. You will take a drive to Saga which will take around 10 to 11 hrs of drive.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:10/11 hrs drive

On the way to Kerung, we can see beautiful Sishapangma mountain range and if you want you can stop few minutes to take photos. 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:4/5 hrs drive

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Duration:10/11 hrs drive

According to your flight our guide will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) three hour prior to your flight schedule for final departure.

    Cost DetailsWhat's Included
    • Airport pick up and drop.
    • Five-night hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis. (BB plan)
    • Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border in a private vehicle.
    • Drive from Kerung border to Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
    • All transportation by Van in Tibet.
    • Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour in Tibet.
    • Hotel / Guest house accommodation in Tibet on sharing basis.
    • All necessary Tibet Travel permit.
    • Visa fee of Tibet.
    • All Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary in Tibet.
    • Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border and from Kerung border to Kathmandu for guide.
    • English speaking Nepali Guide.
    • English speaking Tibetan Guide in Tibet.
    • Food, accommodation and salary for Guide in Tibet.
    • First aid kit.
    • All necessary government taxes in Nepal and Tibet.
    What's Excluded
    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
    • Hiring Porters and horse in Tibet.
    • Your Travel insurance (compulsory).
    • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
    • Hotel in Kathmandu that goes beyond the scheduled program.
    • Priest or Pandit to perform puja rituals during Kailash Charan Sparsh Yatra.
    • Your personal expenses and entrance fees while you do the tour in Kathmandu.
    • Entry fees in Monastries, temples, Museum in Nepal.
    • Your personal expenses, shopping, donation to monasteries and school, wifi, laundry etc
    • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
    • Sweet things like chocolate bars.
    • International airfare and airport departure tax.
    • Tips for the guide and staffs.
    • Rescue and Evacuation Service in Tibet.
    • Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances etc.
    • Things that go beyond cost inclusive.
    AvailabilityDeparture Dates & Price
    Start DateEnd DatePriceStatus 
    Start DateFrom: SundayJun 01, 2025End DateTo: MondayJun 16, 2025PricePriceContact usStatusStatusAvailable
    Start DateFrom: WednesdayJun 18, 2025End DateTo: ThursdayJul 03, 2025PricePriceContact usStatusStatusAvailable

    If you have your own group of more than 5 members, departure dates can be customized according to your availability.

    Useful InformationGood to Know
    • Group size: There must be minimum 5 members in a group to travel in Tibet.
    • Visa: China embassy in Kathmandu will issue the visa to travel in Tibet. It is required minimum 3 working days to get the visa. So, we request you to make your arrival date on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday so that next three days will be completely used for issuing the visa. If your arrival date is on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday you will have to stay more days in Kathmandu due to weekend holiday.
    • Travel Permits: You must take travel permits with you which will be look after by Moon Himalaya Adventure Team.
    • Best Time to visit: The best month to travel in Tibet especially in Mansarovar and Kailash is from May to September. During these months, weather conditions will be favorable although it can still be cold and windy.
    • Guides and Porters: Hiring guide is mandatory while travelling in Tibet. If you require porter while doing the kora for three days you can hire a porter on your own expense but you have to inform earlier.
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