Location: Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu’s major religious and cultural sites, including Pashupatinath Temple.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Location: Nepalgunj

After breakfast, fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, a bustling city in southwestern Nepal near the Indian border. The evening is free for you to explore the local markets and rest for your journey ahead.
Flight: 1 hour. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Location: Simikot/Hilsa/Taklakot

Take an early morning flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot, the administrative center of Humla District. Simikot is the gateway to the remote northwest of Nepal and provides a stunning view of the surrounding hills and mountains. Fly from Simikot to the Nepal-Tibet border at Hilsa via a helicopter. Cross the border into Tibet and drive to Taklakot (Purang), a vibrant trading town.

Location: Taklakot

This is a acclimatization day in Taklakot. You will spend the night acclimatizing to the higher altitude.
Overnight in Taklakot.

Location: Mansarovar

Drive through the Tibetan plateau to the sacred Lake Manasarovar. Spend the afternoon soaking in the spiritual ambiance of this holy lake, considered a symbol of purity and tranquility. You can opt to take a holy dip in the lake and perform prayers along its shores.
Drive: 2-3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse near Lake Manasarovar.

Location: Darchen

After morning prayers and exploration around Lake Manasarovar, you’ll drive to Darchen, the base town for the Mount Kailash Kora. Take the evening to rest and prepare for the next day’s trek.
Drive: 2-3 hours. Overnight in Darchen.

Location: Dirapuk

Start the 3-day Kailash Kora, trekking from Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery. The trek offers the first close-up views of Mount Kailash’s north face, a sacred and awe-inspiring sight for pilgrims.
Trek: 13km, 5-6 hours. Overnight in Dirapuk guesthouse.

Location: Zuthulpuk

This is the toughest yet the most spiritually rewarding day of the trek, as you cross Dolma La Pass, the highest point of the Kora. You will descend past Gauri Kund, a sacred lake, and continue to Zuthulpuk Monastery.
Trek: 22km, 8-9 hours. Overnight in Zuthulpuk guesthouse.

Location: Hilsa/Simikot

Finish the Kora with a short trek back to Darchen. Drive back to Hilsa and then fly to Simikot as per the weather. This marks the end of the trekking portion of the tour, giving you time to reflect on your spiritual experience.
Trek: 12km, 3-4 hours. Drive: 2-3 hours. Overnight in Hilsa or Simikot.

Location: Nepalgunj

Fly back to Simikot in helicopter. From Simikot, catch your flights back to Nepalgunj. Overnight at Nepalgunj.
Helicopter: 25 minutes. Flight: 1 hour. Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Location: Kathmandu

Catch your flights back to Kathmandu after breakfast. Once in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel and relax after your unforgettable pilgrimage.
Flights: 1 hour total. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Location: Kathmandu

With blessing of Lord Shiva, you will get back to you home.