Pilgrims often engage in pujas (religious ceremonies) and meditation at various points along the Kailash Parikrama.
The Manasarovar Yatra is a deeply spiritual and physically demanding journey that holds profound meaning for those who undertake it.
sacred yatra of lake manasarovar in Ngari of Tibet
The Manasarovar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists, involving a journey to Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash in Tibet.
The Manasarovar trek can be physically demanding, so participants should be in good health and adequately prepared.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE

DAYS CITIES  TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS
1 Lhasa Airport/Train Station Pickup Hotel
2 Lhasa Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street Hotel
3 Shigatse Yamdrok Tso, Karola Glacier, Gyantse Kumbum Stupa Hotel
4 Saga Tashilhunpo Monastery Guesthouse
5 Manasarovar Holy Lake Manasarovar & Mountain Kailash Guesthouse
6 Hor Qu Trek to Horqu (30km, 8hrs) Guesthouse
7 Seralung Trek to Seralung Monastery (13km, 3hrs) Guesthouse
8 Trugo Trek to Trugo Monastery (27km, 7hrs) Guesthouse
9 Chiu Trek to Chiu Monastery (40km, 9hrs) Guesthouse
10 Saga Drive 500km about 8hrs back to Saga Guesthouse
11 Shigatse Drive 450km about 8hrs back to Shigatse Hotel
12 Lhasa Yarlung Tsangpo River Hotel
13 Lhasa Airport/Train Station Transfer /

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

PRICE INCLUDES PRICE EXCLUDES
Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer.
Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). Flights: No international or domestic flights included.
Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs).
Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver.
Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities.
Trekking: Yaks and yak men carry luggage, and cooks do cooking during the trekking period. Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure.
Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. /

Manasarovar is considered to be the holiest lake in the world by Hindus and Buddhists. It represents the wisdom aspect of enlightenment. For thousands of years, pilgrims have traveled here to complete a Kora around the lake.

As the pilgrims said, a quick dip in the lake would wash away the sins of a lifetime though the water is chilly. Simply walk along the lakeshore in a clockwise direction unless you have an affinity to the Bonism which requires you to walk in a counter-clockwise direction.

Lake Manasarovar is located in the Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, near the border with Nepal and India. It’s situated at a high altitude of about 4,590 meters (15,060 feet) above sea level.

Kora around the lake is a very memorable experience in that you can see snow mountains of the Himalayan range, praying flags, and many Indian and Tibetan pilgrims, besides the clear blue water of the lake Mansarovar itself. The best views are from the hilltop monasteries of Gossul and Chiu Monasteries.

We’d better hike along the rocky shore to avoid sinking in the swamp. Be careful of the Tibetan mastiffs which are extremely territorial dogs in Tibet. Be prepared for all kinds of weather. The terrain is very exposed and windy. Trekking altitude is above 4,000m, so it’s necessary to hire yaks or porters to help you carry your luggage. The best time to do the kora is May, June & September when the weather is more stable and warmer than other seasons.

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