Following authentic Vedic tradition, this pilgrimage does not complete the full Kailash circumambulation. Based on the belief that Mata Ganga (eternally connected to Lord Shiva) should not be crossed beyond a prescribed point, the journey follows a Half-Kora, concluding at Dirapuk with a dedicated day of Satsang, meditation, Kirtan, and prayer rather than continuing over Dolma-La Pass. This is explicitly framed as “not simply a tour” but a devotional journey of inner transformation.
Cost Includes
- Tibet Travel Permit & China Visa recommendation letter
- Nepal permits (Langtang/Gaurishankar)
- Kathmandu sightseeing (Pashupatinath, Budhanilkantha)
- Land transport (Nepal & Tibet mini tourist buses)
- Twin-sharing budget hotel accommodation
- Vegetarian buffet meals in Tibet
- English-speaking Nepalese & Tibetan guides + support crew
- 1 portable oxygen bottle, duffel bag, down jacket
- Yaks & yak-men during the trek
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance (mandatory) & international airfare
- Yoga & Meditation Master (USD $60 pp), Divine Shiv Guru/Mata Ji (USD $150 pp), Pandit/Priest (USD $60 pp) — all optional
- Incomplete stay extra night in Darchen (USD $50/night)
- China group visa fee & multiple-entry Nepal visa fee
- Horse/porter hire
- Optional vehicle upgrade (USD $450 pp)
Trip Info
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Budget Hotel/Guesthouse (Twin Sharing; dormitory during Kora & at Mansarovar)
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Experienced Guide (15–20 yrs)
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Included
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Vegetarian (Satvik); B&B basis in Tibet, lunch/dinner extra
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20% Advance (non-refundable)
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April to October
The Holy Mount Kailash–Manasarovar Deeper Spiritual Journey — A Purely Sacred & Profound Vedic Pilgrimage
This is a uniquely designed overland pilgrimage for devotees seeking a deeper spiritual experience than the standard Kailash Kora. It begins at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu and travels overland through Kodari/Zhangmu into Tibet via Nyalam. Beyond the usual Kailash–Manasarovar circuit, it includes significant additional sacred sites: Mount Kailash Charan Sparsha, Ashtapad, Saptarishi Caves, Tirthapuri Hot Springs, and Gauri Kund.
Highlights
- Mount Kailash Charan Sparsha — devotional experience at the sacred feet of Lord Shiva
- Ashtapad, Saptarishi Caves & Atmalinga Darshan — deep spiritual excursion
- Tirthapuri Hot Springs — sacred purifying pilgrimage site
- Half-Kora to Dirapuk — following authentic Vedic tradition (does not cross Dolma-La Pass)
- Dedicated Satsang, meditation & Kirtan day at Dirapuk
- Holy rituals at Lake Mansarovar (Chiu Gompa)
