Char Dham and yatras

Only when permits are open; subject to Government of India and Chinese permits.

Your day-by-day plan

1. Day 1
   Kathmandu

   Arrive in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath temple in the evening.

2. Day 2
   Kathmandu

   Permits and visa formalities, Boudhanath stupa and rest.

3. Day 3
   Into Tibet

   Fly to Lhasa or drive to the border, depending on the route open this year.

4. Day 4
   Acclimatise

   A rest day at altitude, as advised by our medical team.

5. Day 5
   To Manasarovar

   Drive across the Tibetan plateau to Lake Manasarovar.

6. Day 6
   Manasarovar

   Puja and holy bath at the lake, with the first views of Mount Kailash.

7. Day 7
   Kora day 1

   Begin the Kailash parikrama from Darchen to Dirapuk.

8. Day 8
   Kora day 2

   The Dolma La pass and down to Zuthulphuk.

9. Day 9
   Kora day 3

   Complete the parikrama and return to Darchen.

10. Day 10
    Return

    Drive back towards the border or Lhasa.

11. Day 11
    Kathmandu

    Fly back to Kathmandu and rest.

12. Day 12
    Return journey

    Flight back to your home city.

Routes, permits and medical checks are decided each year by the authorities. A fitness check is required.

A suggested plan. Your concierge shapes every day around your dates, pace, family and budget.