Need help with booking? Send us a message.
Explore on a life-transforming pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash and the pristine Lake Mansarovar with Charan Sparsh, the spiritual experience of touching the divine feet of Lord Shiva.
Explore on a life-transforming pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash and the pristine Lake Mansarovar with Charan Sparsh, the spiritual experience of touching the divine feet of Lord Shiva. This journey is more than just a trek — it is an immersion into centuries-old faith, spirituality, and Himalayan mysticism. Pilgrims from across the world undertake this Yatra to seek blessings, spiritual purification, and inner peace. Charan Sparsh represents the ultimate devotional act, making this pilgrimage a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Organized with meticulous care and devotion by Mission Nepal Holidays, this Yatra combines spiritual fulfillment with adventure, cultural discovery, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the Tibetan plateau. From the vibrant streets of Kathmandu to the serene high-altitude landscapes of Tibet, every moment is designed to elevate your soul. With professional guides, experienced drivers, and well-planned logistics, participants can focus fully on the sacred journey without worrying about the practical challenges of high-altitude travel.
The best time to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is during the pre-monsoon (May–June) and post-monsoon (September–October) seasons. During these months, the weather is relatively stable, skies are clear, and the trails are safer for high-altitude travel. The temperatures are moderate during the day, though nights remain cold due to the elevation. Pilgrims can enjoy unobstructed views of Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar, and the surrounding peaks, which are often shrouded in clouds outside these periods.
Traveling in the optimal season also minimizes risks related to heavy snow, landslides, or road blockages, which are common during winter and monsoon months. Mission Nepal Holidays carefully schedules the Yatra to ensure safety, comfort, and maximum spiritual benefit. Choosing the right season enhances not only the trekking experience but also the ability to participate fully in rituals like Charan Sparsh and Lake Mansarovar Puja.
Season Highlights:
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a challenging high-altitude pilgrimage, requiring good physical stamina and acclimatization. Pilgrims must be prepared for altitudes ranging from 1,400m (Syabrubesi) to 5,630m (Dolma La Pass), with several days of driving and trekking. While the route is physically demanding, careful planning and proper acclimatization days (like those in Kerung and Saga) ensure that most pilgrims can undertake the journey safely.
Transportation is a combination of comfortable coach drives, jeep rides, and treks on well-marked trails. Mission Nepal Holidays ensures that vehicles are well-maintained and experienced drivers navigate challenging Himalayan roads. Key trekking sections, such as the ascent to Dolma La Pass and the circumambulation of Mount Kailash, are supported by guides who provide assistance, ensuring safety, encouragement, and spiritual insight.
Travel & Difficulty Highlights:
During the Yatra, pilgrims are provided with comfortable accommodation that ranges from hotels in Kathmandu and Kerung to well-organized guesthouses and tents in high-altitude areas. Though facilities are basic in remote regions, Mission Nepal Holidays ensures hygiene, comfort, and adequate rest to maintain energy levels throughout the journey.
Food is carefully curated to suit the high-altitude conditions, with a combination of vegetarian, Tibetan, and Indian meals to provide necessary nutrition and warmth. Special attention is given to diet during trekking days to prevent altitude sickness. Hot meals, soups, and traditional Tibetan dishes like tsampa and momos help maintain energy and morale.
Accommodation & Food Highlights:
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra requires several official permits and travel documents, including Tibet Travel Permits, Chinese visas, and group approvals. Mission Nepal Holidays handles all necessary paperwork, ensuring a smooth journey without bureaucratic hassles. Pilgrims are required to carry valid passports, recent photographs, and medical fitness certificates to meet high-altitude travel requirements.
Having all permits in place not only ensures compliance with local regulations but also provides access to restricted areas around Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Mission Nepal Holidays coordinates with local authorities to facilitate timely border crossings and smooth entry into Tibet, allowing pilgrims to focus on spiritual practices like Charan Sparsh rather than logistics.
Permit Highlights:
Choosing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Charan Sparsh through Mission Nepal Holidays guarantees a seamless blend of spiritual depth, safety, and comfort. With years of experience in Himalayan travel, the company prioritizes pilgrims’ physical well-being, spiritual satisfaction, and overall journey enjoyment. Every aspect, from travel planning and permits to accommodation, food, and guided rituals, is carefully curated to enhance your Yatra experience.
Moreover, the Charan Sparsh experience provides a unique opportunity to connect with divine energy directly, a rare spiritual privilege that transcends ordinary pilgrimages. With expert guides, knowledgeable drivers, and attentive support staff, Mission Nepal Holidays ensures that pilgrims can focus fully on the spiritual essence of the journey, leaving the stress of logistics behind. This pilgrimage promises not just a trek, but a transformative journey of faith, devotion, and self-discovery.
Reasons to Choose Mission Nepal Holidays:
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you will have time to rest and recover from your journey. In the evening, we will conduct a welcome briefing and detailed orientation about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, including travel plans, safety guidelines, and spiritual significance of the pilgrimage. This session helps prepare you mentally, physically, and spiritually for the sacred journey ahead. Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay in Kathmandu as you get ready to begin this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
Max. altitude 1,365m / 4,478ft. 
Accommodation Hotel Manaslu 
Meals Dinner Begin your day with visits to some of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Vishnu), and Jal Narayan Temple. These sacred sites offer spiritual blessings and set the tone for your journey to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
In the afternoon, we complete the Tibet visa application process and conduct a final medical and equipment check to ensure all participants are fully prepared for high-altitude travel. Our team will also review important guidelines for the journey to Tibet, ensuring a smooth and safe pilgrimage experience. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Max. altitude 1,365m / 4,478ft. Accommodation Hotel Manaslu Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We begin our overland journey with a scenic 6–7 hour drive from Kathmandu to Timmure, Rasuwagadhi, a picturesque town near the Nepal–Tibet border. The drive offers breathtaking views of flowing rivers, lush hills, terraced farmland, and Himalayan landscapes. This gradual ascent helps with acclimatization while giving you a first taste of the Himalayan region. Overnight at a guesthouse in Timmure, Rasuwagadhi.
Max. altitude 1,955m / 6,414ft. Accommodation Guest House Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After breakfast, we will complete immigration formalities and cross into Tibet (China). On the other side, our experienced Tibetan guide will welcome the group and drive to Kerung town for acclimatization and preparation for the journey ahead. Overnight at guesthouse in Kerung.
Max. altitude 2,700m / 8,858ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner This is a rest and acclimatization day to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude as you begin your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Take short walks around the area, enjoy the serene Himalayan landscapes, or meditate to absorb the spiritual energy of the Himalayas. Proper acclimatization is essential for a safe and successful pilgrimage. Overnight at Hotel.
Max. altitude 2,700m / 8,858ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We continue our drive across the majestic Tibetan Plateau toward Saga, passing through stunning valleys, high mountain passes, and along the sacred Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). This scenic route offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and a glimpse into the unique Tibetan landscape and culture. Overnight at hotel in Saga.
Max. altitude 4,500m / 14,764ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner This day marks one of the most spiritually significant moments of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. As we approach Lake Mansarovar, you will catch your first breathtaking view of the holy Mount Kailash. Pilgrims often take a holy dip in the sacred waters and perform puja and rituals at the lake shore; an experience believed to purify the soul and bring spiritual blessings. Overnight at guesthouse near Lake Mansarovar.
Max. altitude 4,590m / 15,059ft. Accommodation Guest House Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After early morning prayers and a sacred bath at Lake Mansarovar, we drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. This small settlement serves as the starting point for the Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation). Here, final preparations are made for the trek, ensuring you are ready for the spiritual journey ahead. Overnight at hotel in Darchen.
Max. altitude 4,575m / 15,010ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today, we begin the Kailash Kora (circumambulation) with a 12 km trek to Dirapuk, offering an up-close view of the awe-inspiring North Face of Mount Kailash. Pilgrims who are physically fit and spiritually inclined may choose the Charan Sparsh trek to touch the sacred base (feet) of Mount Kailash, a profoundly transformative experience. Overnight at guesthouse in Dirapuk.
Max. altitude 4,900m / 16,076ft. Accommodation Guest House Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In the early morning, pilgrims set out on a spiritually enriching hike from Dirapuk to the sacred Charan Sparsh of Mount Kailash and return back to Dirapuk. This revered journey offers an intimate and rare darshan of the holy mountain, believed to bear the divine footprint of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by the serene Himalayan landscape and powerful spiritual energy, this experience becomes one of the most memorable and fulfilling moments of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Max. altitude 4,900m / 16,076ft. Accommodation Guest House Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today, we cross Dolma La Pass, the highest point of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, surrounded by fluttering prayer flags and breathtaking Himalayan vistas. This section is the most challenging part of the trek, yet it offers profound spiritual and personal rewards. On the descent, we pass by Gauri Kund, a sacred lake associated with the legend of Goddess Parvati, adding to the sanctity and spiritual significance of the journey. Overnight at guesthouse.
Max. altitude 5,630m / 18,471ft. Accommodation G Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We complete the final 8 km of the Kailash Parikrama, reuniting with the rest of the group after this profound spiritual journey. From here, we begin our return journey with a scenic drive back to Saga, enjoying the stunning Tibetan landscapes along the way. This evening is reserved for rest and recuperation after the transformative trek. Overnight at hotel in Saga.
Max. altitude 4,500m / 14,764ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We retrace our steps through the stunning Tibetan highlands back to Kerung town, taking in the serene landscapes and vibrant Tibetan culture along the way. This is a perfect time to reflect on the divine Kailash Mansarovar journey you’ve completed and cherish the spiritual experiences gained. Overnight at guesthouse in Kerung.
Max. altitude 2,700m / 8,858ft. Accommodation Hotel Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After crossing the Tibet–Nepal border at Rasuwagadhi, we drive back to Kathmandu, retracing the scenic route through the Himalayan foothills. Upon arrival in the capital, enjoy a farewell dinner and share stories and reflections with your fellow pilgrims, celebrating the completion of your sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Max. altitude 1,365m / 4,478ft. Accommodation Hotel Manaslu Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After the successful completion of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Charan Sparsh, our team will assist you with a smooth airport transfer from Kathmandu. This marks the end of our services, leaving you with lifelong spiritual memories, divine blessings, and a deeply fulfilling pilgrimage experience. Guests will depart for their onward destinations carrying unforgettable moments from Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
Max. altitude 1,365m / 4,478ft. Accommodation Hotel Manaslu Meals Breakfast 
Your Start Date is the day you land in Nepal, and your End Date is when you fly home.
If the set Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Charan Sparsh group dates don’t suit your schedule, we can offer alternative dates upon request.
Proper layering is key to staying warm and comfortable as temperatures vary drastically.
Base & Mid Layers
Outer Layers
Head, Hands & Feet
Comfortable, reliable footwear ensures a smooth pilgrimage.
The right gear ensures safety, preparedness, and convenience.
Camping & Weather Extras (Depending on Group/Season)
Some groups provide these; check before packing.
Compact, necessary items for hygiene and comfort.
Altitude sickness is a real concern on the Kailash route.
Keep these accessible and protected.
Energy is important during long days of trekking.
Electricity and network coverage are limited.
Many pilgrims like to carry items related to the spiritual significance of the journey.
Journey with Mission Nepal Holidays really great and amazing journey to view as close as can mount Kailash! Very blessed to have yathra with this great company with full dedicated tour guides, good food, nice hotel to stay and others. Appreciate for great support and amazing yathra through Mission Nepal Holidays...Har Har Mah Dev!
Amazing Kailash trip during May'25. All credit goes to our Malaysian team leader(Shivan Son) & Nepal Mission MD(Mr. Damodar). Not forgetting our best of the best guide, Mr. Tilak who is an amazing soul who guided & cooked for us throughout the journey. Thank you very much Tilak-bhai & the entire team. Ohm Namah Shivaye 🙏
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mission Nepal Holidays for organizing such an exceptional Kailash journey. We are truly pleased with the services provided by our guides, Mr. Deepak Nepal, Owingchu Sherpa, Prem, and Mr. Samir Rai, whose professionalism and dedication were commendable throughout the trip. We would especially like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Deepak Nepal for his kindness, honesty, and consistently helpful nature. His ever-present smile and round-the-clock support greatly enhanced our overall experience. We also wish to thank Mr. Damodar Dhakal for his excellent coordination and support, which contributed significantly to the success of our journey. Thank you once again to Mission Nepal Holidays for providing us with such a memorable and well-organized Kailash experience.
My Kailash Yatra journey would not have been the same without our incredible tour guide (Tilak, Lak Pak & Everest - nick name) . In such a physically demanding and spiritually significant trip, having the right guide makes all the difference—and i’m truly fortunate. Tilak and the team highly organized, ensuring that every part of the journey ran smoothly despite the unpredictable conditions of high-altitude travel. Overall, I highly recommend this tour guide to anyone planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for the group turned a challenging journey into a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable experience. Thanks to Tilak and the team. Namaste..
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Charan Sparsh, organized by Mission Nepal Holidays, is a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. This yatra offers devotees the opportunity to perform Charan Sparsh and partake in rituals at these holy sites. The journey combines trekking, road travel, and cultural experiences, providing both spiritual fulfillment and a chance to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas.
The entire journey lasts for 14 days, starting from arrival in Kathmandu and concluding with departure from the same city. During this period, pilgrims travel through Nepal and Tibet, covering destinations such as Syabrubesi, Kerung, Saga, Lake Mansarovar, Darchen, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk, with ample time for acclimatization, trekking, and spiritual ceremonies. The itinerary is designed to balance spiritual activities and physical readiness for high-altitude travel.
The yatra itinerary includes guided visits to Kathmandu’s famous temples, road travel through Nepal and Tibet, trekking around Mount Kailash, visiting Lake Mansarovar, performing rituals such as Charan Sparsh and Mansarovar Puja, and crossing Dolma La Pass. Meals, accommodation, permits, and experienced guides are provided by Mission Nepal Holidays. The program also includes rest days to adjust to high altitudes and ensure a safe and comfortable pilgrimage experience.
Charan Sparsh, literally meaning “touching the feet,” is a sacred ritual performed by devotees at holy sites like Mount Kailash. Pilgrims offer prayers while touching the feet of the deity or spiritually significant locations as a symbol of humility, devotion, and blessing. During the yatra, participants will have the opportunity to perform Charan Sparsh at Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, guided by experienced priests and spiritual guides arranged by Mission Nepal Holidays.
Yes, the yatra is suitable for first-time pilgrims who are reasonably fit and prepared for high-altitude travel. The itinerary includes acclimatization days, rest periods, and guidance for performing Charan Sparsh and other rituals, making it accessible to beginners. Mission Nepal Holidays provides comprehensive support, including experienced guides, medical backup, and logistical assistance, allowing first-time pilgrims to focus on their spiritual journey with confidence.
The trek around Mount Kailash, known as the Kailash Parikrama, involves walking at high altitudes ranging from 4,575m to 5,630m. While the trek is physically demanding, the itinerary provides acclimatization days in Kerung and Saga to prevent altitude sickness. The route includes crossing Dolma La Pass, which is the highest point of the pilgrimage. Participants are advised to be in good health and consult with a physician if they have pre-existing conditions.
Accommodation during the yatra varies according to location. In Kathmandu and lower altitude areas, pilgrims stay in comfortable hotels. In higher altitude regions such as Darchen, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk, lodges or guesthouses are arranged to provide basic but safe and hygienic lodging. Mission Nepal Holidays ensures that all accommodations are clean, secure, and strategically located to facilitate smooth movement and rest between trekking and travel days.
Transportation during the yatra is a combination of private vehicle drives and walking treks. Comfortable and well-maintained vehicles are arranged to travel from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, Kerung, Saga, Lake Mansarovar, and back. Trekking segments, such as the Parikrama around Mount Kailash, are conducted on foot with assistance available for luggage transport. Mission Nepal Holidays ensures all border crossings and permits are handled efficiently for a seamless journey.
Yes, pilgrims traveling on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra require special Tibet travel permits, Chinese visas, and Indian entry permits if applicable. Mission Nepal Holidays assists participants with all the necessary documentation, including permits for crossing into Tibet, local travel approvals, and authorizations required for visiting sacred areas around Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, ensuring a hassle-free pilgrimage experience.
The best time to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is from May to September, when weather conditions are relatively stable and the trekking paths are accessible. Summer months offer moderate temperatures in the valleys and lower chances of snow blocking the route. Mission Nepal Holidays schedules the yatra carefully to coincide with favorable weather conditions, ensuring both safety and spiritual comfort for all pilgrims.
