Kailash Mansarovar Overland by Bus from Kathmandu
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Bus 2026 – Peaceful Road Journey
Embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Overland by bus is not just a physical journey—it’s a soulful passage to serenity, faith, and ultimate spiritual awakening. Unlike treacherous treks or expensive helicopter tours, a road journey offers comfort, connection, and a deeply immersive experience.
- So, if you’re seeking a peaceful yet powerful way to witness the divine energy of Mount Kailash and the sacred Mansarovar Lake, traveling by bus might just be your calling.
What is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Mount Kailash, standing tall at 6,638 meters, is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva. The adjoining Mansarovar Lake, believed to be formed by Lord Brahma, is considered one of the holiest lakes on Earth.
- Significance Across Faiths- Hindus believe it’s the seat of Shiva and a gateway to moksha (liberation).
- Buddhists view it as the home of Buddha Demchok.
- Jains worship it as the place where their first Tirthankara attained nirvana.
- Bön religion considers it a sacred spiritual axis.
- This sacred geography has drawn pilgrims for centuries.
Why Opt for Kailash Mansarovar Overland by Bus?
- Comfort and Convenience: Let’s be real—trekking at high altitudes isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Buses offer less physical strain and more time to focus on your inner journey.
- Perfect for All Age Groups: Whether you’re traveling with elders or your family, a bus journey is the most accommodating way to include everyone in this once-in-a-lifetime yatra.
- Smooth Acclimatization: The gradual ascent helps your body adjust to the altitude, significantly reducing risks like AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
Major Routes for Kailash Mansarovar overland by Bus
- Via Lipulekh Pass (India Route): Organized by the Indian government, this route begins in Uttarakhand. Though slightly longer, it’s very scenic and culturally enriching.
- Kyirong Route via Nepal: This popular commercial route is ideal for private tour groups. It passes through Nepal and enters Tibet from Kyirong.
- Kathmandu to Kailash by Luxury Coach: Pilgrims travel from Kathmandu in air-conditioned coaches with organized stops, meals, and guided rituals.
Kailash Mansarovar Overland by Bus 2026 – Tour Packages
Overview of the Yatra Itinerary
Here’s a sneak peek into your spiritual schedule.
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu |
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing. |
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure
Day 04: Drive to Kyirong (2850m) |
Day 05: Drive to Saga (4550m) |
Day 06: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar Lake (4550m) |
Day 07: Drive to Darchen (4650m) |
Day 08: First Day of Outer Kora – Trek to Dirapuk (4860m) |
Day 09: Second Day of Outer Kora – On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek via Dolma La Pass |
Day 10: Third Day of Outer Kora and Drive to Saga (4550m – 470 kms – 7-8 hrs) |
Day 11: Drive back to Kyirong (2850m – 220 km – 5 to 6 hrs) |
Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) |
Day 13: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport |
Tour Itinerary
- Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival-
Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu
- Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.
- Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar
- Day 02: Pashupatinath and Vishnu Temple Darshan-
Kathmandu Sightseeing.
- 08:00 AM – After Breakfast – Full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, ShaktiPeeth and Budhanilkantha.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or similar or similar
- Optional: Everest Mountain Flight, Add-on Muktinath Tour (4N / 5D)
- Day 03: Kathmandu- Dunche/ Syabrubesi/Timure (Nepal-China Border)-
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi or Timure
- Drive to Dhunche (2000m / 127 km / 6 hrs) or Syabrubesi (1600m / 141 km / 7 hrs) or Timure (1983m / 152 km / 8 hrs).
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: Sonam Guest House or similar
- Day 04: Dunche/ Syabrubesi – Kyirong-
Drive to Kyirong (2850m)
- Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1800m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi) or 10 to 15 minute walk to border from timure,then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, and then continue further drive to Kyirong.(2850m) – 1 hrs / 40 km.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Hotel: Phuntsok Khansang Hotel or similar
- Day 05: Dive to Saga-
Drive to Saga (4550m)
- 09:00 AM – After Breakfast – Drive to Saga (220 km – 5 to 6 hrs). As we travel from Kerung to Saga, we shall pass through the rural countryside of Tibet. The drive takes you across the holy Brahmaputra River as well.
- Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Saga | Hotel: Xibuyizhan Hotel or similar.
- Day 06: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar Lake (4550m) 268km-
- 08:00 AM – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (450 km – 6 – 7 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water. Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (3 hrs – 90 km)
- Meal: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Lake Guesthouse
- Day 07: Drive to Darchen (4650m)-
- Most of the day – Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake
- 04:00 PM – Drive to Darchen (35 km – 1hrs)
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Hotel: Guesthouse
Day 08: First Day of Outer Kora- Trek to Derapuk (4860m)-
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Day 09: Second Day of Outer Kora- On to Zuthulphuk (4670m) with Trek to Dolma la pass –
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Day 10:- Trek to Zongo – Drive to Dongba/Saga
Third Day of Outer Kora and Drive to Saga (4550m – 470 kms – 7-8 hrs)
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Day 11: Drive to Kyirong 268 km / 6-7hrs-
Drive back to Kyirong (2850m – 220 km – 5 to 6 hrs)
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Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu 172 km / 7-8 hours.-
Drive to Kathmandu (1400m)
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Day 14: Check out from Kathmandu-
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
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Sr. No. | PACKAGES: Group size Minimum | COST NET PAYABLE |
1 | Package cost for the Indian Nationalities: 17+ pax | INR 2,30,000/- Per person |
2 | USA and South Africa | 2600 USD |
3. | Other NRI | 2400 USD |
| GST Extra | 05% |
Fixed departure Dates 2026
May | 06, 13, 20, 26* |
June | 04, 10, 17, 24* |
July | 08,16, 22, 24*, 29 |
August | 05, 12, 19, 23* |
September | 02, 06*, 13, |
Full moon Dates at Kailash/Manasarovar 2026: May 30*, June 29*, July 29*, Aug 28*
*Indicates the full moon fixed departure dates.
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**Parikrama is optional. There are few who would be doing Parikrama by walk, few by horse & few old age people may not be doing Parikrama. Those who are not doing Parikrama will return from Yam Dwar to Guest House at Darchen. We will arrange meals & accommodation there. Holy Mount Kailash is easily visible from there & one can do puja from there too. People staying at Darchen will join other group members in 1st half once they complete 3rd day of Parikrama.
Important Things to Know before Booking of Kailash Mansarovar overland by Bus
**Kailash mountain and Mansarovar lake both are the highly shrine places situated in tibet, autonomous region of China. It is the home of Hindus god Shiva, Kailash Mansarovar is one of the rare Yatra and all the pilgrims should visit here once in life. It has an altitude of 6,638 m. It lies in the Kailash Range of the Transhimalaya, in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau.
Services Includes In the Above Tour cost
- Rudrabhishek Puja and Special Darshan at the sacred Pashupatinath Temple
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3-star hotel (Hotel Tibet / Hotel Arts or a similar category)
- 1 night stay at Dhunche / Syabrubesi / Timure border in a guesthouse
- Accommodation in Tibet on a guesthouse basis, shared rooms with common Tibetan-style toilets
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city
- Kathmandu – China Border – Kathmandu transfers by A/C vehicle
- Kathmandu – Timure – Kathmandu journey by Scorpio Jeep (4 people per vehicle)
- Tibet group paper visa fee included
- Pure vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the trip
- Transportation in Tibet by luxury A/C coach
- Supporting truck for carrying equipment and luggage
- Experienced English-speaking Tibetan guide
- All required travel and trekking permits as per the itinerary
- Support team including cooks, helpers, and Sherpas
- Emergency oxygen cylinders and a medical kit bag available during the journey
- Complimentary kit from the company: 1 duffle bag, 1 backpack, 1 cap, 1 passport holder, and 1 waterproof windcheater jacket (souvenir)
- Kailash Yatra Completion Certificate at the end of the pilgrimage
- Escort service for airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
- All applicable taxes and service charges included
Package Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance, rescue, and emergency evacuation services
- Tips for guides, drivers, and any personal expenses
- Horse riding charges during the Parikrama (approx. 4,500 Yuan)
- Airfare to Kathmandu and return flight to home country
- Additional hotel charges in Kathmandu in case of early return from Tibet or extended stay in Kathmandu
- Extra accommodation costs due to flight cancellations caused by bad weather or delays in Tibet permit/visa processing (we recommend booking flexible air tickets)
- If any pilgrim leaves the group early from Tibet side for non-medical reasons, a penalty of USD 100 per person per day must be paid to T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). Additional costs for visa splitting, accommodation, and transportation will also apply
- Any additional expenses arising from natural disasters or unforeseen situations.
- 5% GST and 5% TCS on payments made via our Indian bank account
Tour Cancellation Policy
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our Email in written.
- Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- 60 days before trip departure 30% of total trip cost will be charge.
- 45 days before trip departure 40% of total trip cost will be charge.
- 30 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost will be charge.
- Once clients arrived in Kathmandu there after no refund will be made
Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit:
- The Chinese visa is a group Visa paper based.
- First of all we need your color passport copies by email to apply for a Tibet Travel Permit (required by the Chinese government).
- We will apply for a Tibet permit with your color passport copy.
- After that we need your original passport & one Photograph for Group Visa processing:
- Foreign Nationals: We will need your original passport 04 working days before Fixed Kailash dates in our Kathmandu office.
- Photograph should be with white background and size of 48x33mm. (Please avoid Tika, earrings, nose rings, garlands, spectacles/goggles while taking photograph)
- After getting a group Chinese Visa, you can collect your passport back from us during the day of traveling from Kathmandu to the Nepal – Tibet Border.
- Therefore, since it takes time, we suggest our Yatris to book as early as possible, so that your yatra can begin on your desired departure date.
If you already have a Chinese Visa: Normal Stamped Chinese visa on passport does not work for traveling to Kailash Mansarovar. Group paper visa is required and in order to obtain group paper visa your normal Chinese visa has to be cancelled. After returning back from the Kailash Mansarovar tour you can reapply for a Normal Stamped Chinese visa as per your requirement.
Frequently Ask Questions
- What is the difference between Inner Parikrama & Outer Parikrama?: Inner Parikrama means parikrama of Nandi Parvat and the outer parikrama means parikrama of Kailash Parvat. The regular Overland tour is actually outer Parikrama which is easy to complete. Inner Parikrama is currently not open due to restrictions from the Chinese Government.
- How much do I have to walk during Parikrama?: Kailash Parvat Parikrama is 42 Kms by trekking. (First day 12 kms, second day 22 kms and third day 08 kms)
- What if I don’t want to do Parikrama?: If you do not want to go for Parikrama at all, then you can stay at Darchen until others return back from Parikrama. Our staff will be there to prepare food and accommodation during your stay.
- If I want to do Parikrama riding on horse (pony) how much does it cost?: If you can’t walk or don’t want to go to Kailash Parikrama by foot then you can hire a horse and horse man for 3 days of parikrama by paying extra (around 3800 Chinese Yuan per person). This rate may vary during travel time, hence not a fixed rate. The cost includes charges for Horse, Horseman and Porter and directly payable at Tibet side. Even if you do hire a horse, you have to walk at least 2-3 hours
- Is it possible to return without Parikrama and without waiting for other group members?: You can return back early without waiting for others however many additional costs are involved on this such as Visa splitting charge, Separate Transportation, additional night stay at Kathmandu other than the designated one night included on our package.
- Personal Expenses in Tibet: USD and Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. You will have to take Chinese Yuan which can be exchanged in Nepal upon your arrival or you can bring it from your home country.
- What kind of items to carry while traveling?: You have to take warm clothes like a sweater, trousers, thermo-coat, monkey cap, trekking shoes, high-neck, gloves etc.
- What do you provide us for the tour?: We will provide a Waterproof Windcheater Jacket, a Duffel Bag, a Backpack, a Cap and a Passport Holder to every member as a souvenir gift from our company. You do not have to return these items after returning from Kailash.
- Can we use USD on the Tibet side?: No, the currency that is used on the Tibet side is Chinese Yuan.
- What sort of clothing and accessories is suggested for the Trip?: As the Kailash Mansarovar is at high altitude the climate is cold so it is recommended that you have warm clothes with you, thermo coat, monkey cap, comfort shoes, masks, walking sticks, sunscreen lotions, sun glasses are also recommended accessories for the trip.
Note:
- If you went for a first day parikrama and don’t want to proceed further then there is an option of returning back from Dirapuk to Darchen on a rescue van. It will cost around 500 Yuan to 800 yuan per person for this.
- During second day parikrama – After descending from Dolma la pass and reaching Phedi there is the option of completing the remaining distance of parikrama on rescue Van and returning to Darchen which will cost you around 500 yuan to 800 yuan per person on sharing basis.
Age Limit:
There is not any age limit for Non – Indian passport holders. However if you are above 70 or below 10 years old then we recommend consulting with the doctor regarding high altitude traveling.