Overview

The Kailash Overland Tour via Kerung is a unique 10-day pilgrimage route from Nepal to Tibet. Starting with sightseeing in Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, the journey takes you through the scenic Langtang National Park and across the Nepal-Tibet border at Kerung. From there, the tour continues through Saga, Paryang, Mansarovar, and Darchen, offering spectacular views of Mt. Kailash, Gurla Mandhata, Rakshash Lake, and Lake Mansarovar.

The spiritual highlight of this tour is the Kailash Kora — a 53 km circumambulation completed over three days, including the high pass of Drolma La. The pilgrimage is best undertaken between May and August when the weather is favorable. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.

• Day-to-Day Itinerary:

  Day 1: Kathmandu → Kerung

  • Drive from Kathmandu to the Nepal-Tibet border (Rasuwagadhi-Kerung) with scenic stops.

  • Cross immigration, meet the Tibetan guide, and continue to Kerung.

  • Overnight at Guesthouse.

  Day 2: Rest & Acclimatization at Kerung (2,900 m)

  • Take a rest day to acclimatize.

  • Explore the area in the afternoon.

  • Overnight at Guesthouse.

  Day 3: Kerung → Saga (4,640 m)

  • Drive through desert terrain, nomad camps, and yak herds.

  • Pass Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen, and Peiku Tso Lake.

  • Cross Brahmaputra River to reach Saga.

  • Overnight at Guesthouse.

  Day 4: Saga → Paryang → Mansarovar (4,558 m)

  • Drive past Zhongba town with first glimpses of Mt. Kailash.

  • Visit the sacred Lake Mansarovar and Chiu Monastery.

  • Overnight at Guesthouse.

  Day 5: Mansarovar → Darchen (4,670 m)

  • Enjoy morning at Mansarovar Lake.

  • Short drive to Darchen, the base for Kailash Kora.

  • Overnight at Guesthouse.

  Day 6: Darchen → Yamadwar → Dirapuk (5,000 m)

  • Start the Kailash Kora from Tarboche.

  • Walk to Dirapuk village with views of Mt. Gurla Mandhata and other peaks.

  • Overnight at Dirapuk Guesthouse.

  Day 7: Dirapuk → Zuthul Puk (4,790 m)

  • Trek to the highest point of Drolma La Pass.

  • Descend to Zuthul Puk village, passing Shiva-tsal and miracle caves.

  • Overnight at Zuthul Puk Guesthouse.

  Day 8: Zuthul Puk → Saga (4,790 m)

  • Explore Milarepa Cave and nearby temples.

  • Hike to complete Kora and return to Darchen for lunch.

  • Drive to Saga.

  • Overnight at Teahouse.

  Day 9: Saga → Kerung (2,900 m)

  • Drive back along the scenic highway to Kerung.

  • Overnight at Hotel.

  Day 10: Kerung → Kathmandu (1,300 m)

  • Cross back to Nepal, complete immigration formalities.

  • Drive to Kathmandu.

  • Tour concludes.

• Keyrong: Guesthouse

• Saga: Hotel/Teahouse

• Mansarovar: Guesthouse

• Darchen: Hotel

• Dirapuk: Guesthouse

• Zuthul Puk: Guesthouse