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We traveled from New Jersey for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and everything was perfectly organized. The team handled every detail with great care and devotion.
Robert Williams
The Kedarnath and Badrinath pilgrimage tour was a wonderful spiritual experience. Excellent arrangements, safe travel, and very supportive guides throughout the journey.
David Anderson
We joined the Pashupatinath and Lumbini pilgrimage tour from Florida. The entire trip was peaceful, well organized, and spiritually fulfilling
Marry Jhonson
Our Haridwar, Kedarnath, and Badrinath tour from the USA was excellent. The staff was kind, experienced, and always available for support
James Wilson
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The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from USA via Kathmandu is a sacred pilgrimage designed specially for American and NRI devotees seeking a spiritually guided journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. This overland yatra includes holy parikrama of Mount Kailash, ritual bath at Lake Manasarovar, and temple visits in Kathmandu. With expert guides, medical support, travel permits, vegetarian meals, and accommodation, LLL Trip Pilgrims ensures a safe, well-organized, and spiritually fulfilling experience for pilgrims traveling from the United States.
1. Accommodation in Nepal and Tibet on sharing basis
2. All vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the yatra
3. Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary
4. All ground transportation by comfortable coach/vehicle (Kathmandu–Tibet–Kathmandu)
5. Tibet travel permit and group visa assistance
6. English/Hindi-speaking Tibetan & Nepali tour guides
7. Supporting staff including cooks, helpers & Sherpas
8. Medical kit bag and oxygen cylinder for emergency use
9. Supporting truck for luggage and equipment
10. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra certificate
11. One duffle bag and one backpack per pilgrim
12. Down jacket (returnable)
13. All necessary trekking and travel permits
14. All applicable local taxes and service charges
15. International AIr Ticket from USA (New York or Chicago)
1. International airfare from the USA to Kathmandu and return
2. Travel insurance, rescue, and evacuation services
3. Nepal entry visa fees (for NRI/foreign passport holders)
4. Horse or porter during Mount Kailash Parikrama
5. Tips for guide, driver, porter, and supporting staff
6. Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and beverages
7. Extra hotel charges in Kathmandu in case of early return from Tibet
8. Any additional cost due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances
9. Extra accommodation charges due to flight delay, permit delay, or bad weather
10. Visa splitting charges and extra transportation if returning early from yatra
Your sacred Kailash Yatra from USA begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. This city serves as the spiritual and logistical gateway for pilgrims traveling from the United States to Mount Kailash. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After check-in, relax and recover from your long international journey. In the evening, enjoy vegetarian meals and a short briefing about the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage.
After breakfast, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu’s most sacred Hindu temples, including Pashupatinath Temple, Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha), and Guheshwari Temple. These holy visits are an important spiritual preparation for pilgrims starting their Mount Kailash Yatra from USA. After lunch, attend the official yatra briefing, submit documents for final permits, and prepare your gear for the high-altitude journey. Evening prayers and rest at the hotel.
Today, your overland journey from Kathmandu to the Nepal–Tibet border begins. Drive through scenic mountain roads and river valleys as you travel toward Rasuwagadhi, the official border point for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This route is part of the traditional land path used by pilgrims traveling from the USA to Kailash via Nepal. Overnight stay at a hotel near the border with full vegetarian meals.
After breakfast, complete immigration and customs formalities on both the Nepal and China sides of the border. Once cleared, drive to the Tibetan town of Kerung, located at high altitude. This marks your official entry into Tibet, the land of Mount Kailash. Today is dedicated to acclimatization, which is crucial for all USA pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Yatra. Overnight stay at a local hotel.
Travel from Kerung to Saga, crossing high mountain passes and vast Tibetan plateaus. En route, enjoy breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks such as Mount Shishapangma and Gauri Shankar. This scenic drive allows pilgrims from the USA to gradually adjust to the altitude while approaching the sacred Mount Kailash region. Evening at leisure with warm meals and rest at Saga.
Today is one of the most spiritually significant days of the Kailash Yatra from USA. Drive toward the holy Lake Manasarovar, considered the purest lake in Hinduism and Buddhism. From Horchu Pass, enjoy your first divine glimpse of Mount Kailash. Upon arrival, perform meditation and prayers at the lakeside monastery. Overnight stay near Lake Manasarovar.
Early morning, pilgrims from the USA perform sacred rituals and take a holy dip at Lake Manasarovar, believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul. After completing spiritual activities, drive to Darchen, the base camp for Mount Kailash Parikrama. This day is reserved for rest, preparation, and spiritual contemplation before starting the Kailash circumambulation trek.
Drive to Tarboche and begin the first day of Mount Kailash Parikrama. Trek toward Derapuk Monastery, located near the north face of Mount Kailash. This sacred walk is the heart of the Kailash pilgrimage from USA and offers powerful spiritual experiences for devotees. Enjoy close views of Mount Kailash’s snow-covered peaks and overnight stay at a guest house.
Today is the most demanding yet spiritually rewarding day of the Kailash Yatra from USA. Trek across Dolma La Pass (5,600 meters), the highest point of the journey, and visit the holy Gauri Kund. This day symbolizes rebirth and purification for pilgrims undertaking the Mount Kailash pilgrimage from USA. Continue trekking to Zuthulphuk for overnight stay.
After breakfast, trek back to the vehicle pickup point. Drive to Darchen, marking the completion of the sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama. Continue the return journey toward Saga via Lake Manasarovar. This day concludes the main spiritual objective of the Kailash Yatra for USA pilgrims.
Drive from Saga back to Kerung through scenic Tibetan landscapes. Enjoy peaceful views and reflect on your divine experience at Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kerung.
Cross the Tibet–Nepal border and drive back to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel and relax after completing the once-in-a-lifetime Kailash pilgrimage from USA. Evening free for rest or personal prayers.
Clothing:
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to cold. Indian Pilgrims are advised strictly not to wear Sari during this Yatra. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to Take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust
Bring With You:
You may bring the snacks for along the way such as chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, glucose, namkeen etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, body spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit - no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 18500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Mansarovar (4550M) moving on to the higher altitudes.
Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency:
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.96 Yuan &1 Yuan = INR 13.15 approx. (as of December 2025). Money can be exchanged at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all you’re remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu before re-entering Nepal.
Risks & Liability:
LLL Travel Agency . and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, LLL Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
25% of the total cost should be paid for booking the yatra 50% of the total cost should reach LLL Travel Agency account before 15 days of departure date by telex transfer with passport of client. And full payment should be made before 10 Days of departure date to Kailash Mansarover Yatra
25% of the total cost should be paid for booking the yatra 50% of the total cost should reach LLL Travel Agency account before 15 days of departure date by telex transfer with passport of client. And full payment should be made before 10 Days of departure date to Kailash Mansarover Yatra
MAY: 3rd and 28th May
JUNE: 10th and 26th June
JULY: 5th and 26th July
AUG: 9th and 24th Augest
SEP: 5th and 22nd September
Start Point: Kathamandu
End Point: Kathmandu
Max Altitude: 5630m
Altitude of Kailash Peak: 6714m
Best time to visit: May to September
Temperature: Max 20°C to Min –10°C
Altitude of Manasarovar Taal: 4550m
Parikrama of Kailash: 52 Km
Parikrama by walk: 42 Km in three days Distance From Ktm: 1050 KM (one way)
Parikrama Of Manasarovar Taal: 102 Km Climate: Unpredictable
Passport valid for at least 6 months Age Bar – 10-70 years old. Scan Passport Xerox copy should be reached LLL Travel Agency office, Kathmandu prior 30 Days. Original passport should be reached 10 days prior to the Yatra at Delhi Office
These booking Terms and conditions contain important information. It is essential that you read them carefully and understand them as they apply to all services provided by LLL Travel Agency Pvt. Ltd.
Travel Insurance We advise you to purchase comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, nature calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident and cancelation etc. we do not have any insurance policies we sell but it is available from India base insurance company.
Changes by You:
If you wish to change your tour, you must inform our staff at least 30 days before the tour. Any extra charge or loss incurred due to such change will be borne by you.
Cancellation by the Company:
We may be obliged to cancel your trip by reasons like border closed, permit not issued or cancelled by the government, war, riots, civil disturbances, strikes, natural disasters, terrorist activities or threat of such and closure of airport etc. Under such circumstance, we will advise you as soon as possible if we can offer you an alternative trip of comparable standard or make a refund of the money paid to us after deducting the expenses that was spent to make the bookings of the flights, visas, permits, hotels and vehicle booking. A clear bill of the expenses will be provided to you so that you will be able to claim the insurance. However, we can be under no other liability to you in such cases. Sometimes Chinese government personnel will refuse to give you entry even if you have permit if they think you are not eligible based on their criteria. Please do not start your journey until you get confirmation of permit. Refund No refund will be made to any tour member in-case of incomplete Yatra due to what so ever reasons.
Privacy LLL Travel Agency is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information.
Changes to These Terms and Conditions LLL Travel Agency has the authority and the right to at any time it sees fit to change or modify all or any part of these terms and conditions.
Age Factor
Please note that Kailash permit will not be issued for the person who is above 70 years old
Kathmandu: Hotel Shambala – Similar
Syabrubesi: Normal Hotel
Kerung: Standard Chinese hotel with attach bathroom
Sanga: Hotel Sanga or similar
Manasarovar: Manasarovar Guest house or Similar
Darchen: Hotel Himalaya or Similar
Derapkuk: New Guest House
Please carry at least INR 50,000 for extra expenses such as extra night’s stay at hotel/guest house due to any reasons. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Please keep in mind that Mt. Kailash Yatra is not like an enjoyable holiday tour, therefore you need be prepared to face hardship & unpredictable situation.
USD 5099: with All Inclusive
USD 3599: without Flight & Insurance
Do not hesitage to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you
