Some journeys are felt, not measured.
Kailash Mansarovar is a demanding high-altitude pilgrimage combining devotion, endurance and extraordinary Himalayan landscapes. For 2027, White Stone Holiday Nepal offers two distinct routes.
WHITE STONE HOLIDAY NEPALTwo ways to reach the sacred lake.
Both itineraries include permits, guides, support staff, vegetarian meals and high-altitude support.
Helicopter Yatra
Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Purang → Mansarovar → Kailash Parikrama.
| May | ||
|---|---|---|
| 03 | 10 | 17 |
| 20 | 24 | |
| June | ||
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 09 | 16 |
| 18 | 23 | |
| July | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08 | 15 |
| 17 | 22 | |
| August | ||
|---|---|---|
| 06 | 13 | 16 |
| 20 | 27 | |
| Sep | ||
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 09 | 15 |
| 16 | 23 | |
- Simikot–Hilsa helicopter sector
- 5 nights in Tibet
- 102 km Mansarovar Parikrama
- 42 km walking across 3 days
Overland Yatra
Kathmandu → Kodari → Nylam → Saga → Mansarovar → Kailash Parikrama → Kathmandu.
| May | ||
|---|---|---|
| 03 | 10 | 17 |
| 20 | 24 | |
| June | ||
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 09 | 16 |
| 18 | 23 | |
| July | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08 | 15 |
| 17 | 22 | |
| August | ||
|---|---|---|
| 06 | 13 | 16 |
| 20 | 27 | |
| Sep | ||
|---|---|---|
| 02 | 09 | 15 |
| 16 | 23 | |
- 3 nights Kathmandu
- Acclimatization day at Saga
- 102 km Mansarovar Parikrama
- 42 km walking across 3 days
Every number tells a story.
5630
METRES · DOLMA LA PASS
4590
METRES · LAKE MANSAROVAR
52
KM · KAILASH PARIKRAMA
102
KM · MANSAROVAR PARIKRAMA
Know the road before you take it.
From the Himalayan foothills to the sacred landscape of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, every stage of the pilgrimage is planned around travel, acclimatization and the parikrama.
Across the Himalayan frontier.
A 08-night / 09-day journey through Nepalgunj, Simikot, Hilsa, Purang, Mansarovar and the sacred Kailash Parikrama.
Lucknow → Nepalgunj
Arrival in Lucknow followed by the drive towards Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj → Simikot
Flight to Simikot, located at approximately 2800m, marking the beginning of the high-altitude journey.
Simikot → Hilsa → Purang
Fly by helicopter from Simikot to Hilsa, complete border formalities and continue by road to Purang.
Purang Acclimatization
A dedicated acclimatization day around 3900m, allowing the body to adjust to the increasing altitude.
Purang → Mansarovar
Travel towards Lake Mansarovar and complete the 102 km Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle. Time is provided for bath, pooja and homa, subject to local conditions.
Mansarovar → Darchen → Deraphuk
Reach Darchen and Yamdwar before beginning the trek towards Deraphuk. The walking section is approximately 12 km and reaches around 4860m.
Deraphuk → Dolmala → Zutalphuk
The most demanding section of the parikrama. Trek approximately 22 km via Dolmala Pass, reaching 5630m, before continuing to Zutalphuk.
Zutalphuk → Darchen → Hilsa
Complete the final approximately 8 km trekking section before continuing towards Hilsa and completing border formalities.
Hilsa → Simikot → Nepalgunj → Lucknow
Return by helicopter from Hilsa to Simikot, continue by flight to Nepalgunj and complete the journey back to Lucknow.
The road to Mount Kailash.
A 13-night / 14-day journey through Kathmandu, Kodari, Nylam, Saga, Mansarovar and the sacred Kailash Parikrama.
Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel check-in and pilgrimage briefing.
Kathmandu Temple Visit
Visit temples in Kathmandu and continue preparations for the pilgrimage.
Kathmandu → Kodari
Travel from Kathmandu towards Kodari, approximately 1700m.
Kodari → Nylam
Continue towards Nylam, approximately 2800m.
Nylam → Saga
Continue towards Saga at approximately 4500m.
Saga Acclimatization
Dedicated acclimatization day at high altitude before continuing towards Mansarovar.
Saga → Mansarovar
Travel towards Lake Mansarovar, approximately 4550m above sea level.
Mansarovar → Darchen
Complete the approximately 102 km Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle before continuing to Darchen.
Darchen → Yamdwar → Deraphuk
Visit Yamdwar and begin the approximately 12 km trek towards Deraphuk at around 4860m.
Deraphuk → Dolmala → Zutalphuk
Trek approximately 22 km via the demanding Dolmala Pass at 5630m before reaching Zutalphuk.
Zutalphuk → Darchen → Saga
Complete the final approximately 8 km trek, return to Darchen and drive towards Saga.
Saga → Nylam
Begin the return journey towards lower altitude and Nylam.
Nylam → Kathmandu
Return from Nylam to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Departure
Departure from Kathmandu and completion of the pilgrimage journey.
Know the road For You
