Moksha for the Ancestors
Mansarovar Tritha Shraddha / Shoraha Shraddha for Ancestors — Pitra Karma Special Tour
A rare sacred opportunity: perform the full Tritha Shraddha / Shoraha Shraddha pitra karma for your ancestors on the banks of Holy Lake Mansarovar — the most powerful karma-bhumi beyond the Himalaya — within a complete Kailash kora yatra.
Yatra Overview
“At Mansarovar, the water remembers every name — shraddha offered here carries your ancestors toward moksha.”
Scripture holds that shraddha performed at Holy Lake Mansarovar grants the deepest peace to departed souls. This special yatra builds the complete pitra karma sequence — Tritha Shraddha and the sixteen rites of Shoraha Shraddha — into a full Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, conducted by our experienced Vedic pandit team with every samagri arranged in advance.
Two full sacred days are reserved at the lake: one for the parikrama and personal puja, and one dedicated entirely to the pitra karma rituals, performed family by family with guided sankalpa, tarpan and pinda offerings on the holy banks.
The yatra then completes with the three-day kora of Mount Kailash crossing Dolma-La Pass, so your journey brings blessing both to the ancestors and to your own soul.
The Sacred Rites of This Yatra
- Full Tritha Shraddha performed on the banks of Holy Lake Mansarovar by our Vedic pandit
- Shoraha Shraddha (16 rites) for ancestors with guided sankalpa, tarpan & pinda offerings
- All puja samagri arranged in advance — you bring only your sankalpa and your lineage names
- Two full days at Mansarovar — parikrama, snan and the dedicated pitra karma day
- Complete Kailash kora with Dolma-La Pass at 5,640 m and full support
- Lineage consultation with the pandit team before the rituals to prepare gotra details
- Pure veg sattvik meals maintained throughout, including ritual days
- Certificate of completed shraddha issued with your yatra completion certificate
Yatra Facts
Duration & Route
14 Nights / 15 Days overland: Kathmandu – Kerung/Nyalam – Saga – Mansarovar (2 sacred days) – Kailash kora – Kathmandu.
The Rites
Tritha Shraddha and Shoraha Shraddha (sixteen rites) performed on the lake bank; each family slot is scheduled with the pandit team in advance.
Preparation
Send family/gotra details with your booking so sankalpa texts are prepared; a pre-ritual consultation is held at Mansarovar.
Yatra Season
April to end of October; full-moon (Purnima) and Sorha Shraddha period departures are especially auspicious — enquire for dates.
Who May Perform
Family members performing shraddha should observe the sattvik discipline guided by our pandit from the day of arrival in Tibet.
Meals & Accommodation
Pure veg sattvik meals throughout; hotels / guest houses on twin sharing, dormitory-style during the kora.
Sacred Route Map
Day-by-Day Sacred Itinerary
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Day011,400 m
Receiving at Kathmandu International Airport
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative after completing customs formalities, then transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day021,400 m
Kathmandu Temple Tour & Kailash Yatra Preparation
In the morning, visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha) Temple, then return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, complete preparations for the Kailash departure. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Day032,800 m
Drive to the Nepal–China Border & Enter Tibet — Kerong
A 5–6 hour drive brings you to the Nepal–China border at Rasuwa Gadhi (Kerung/Nyalam border). After immigration and customs formalities you enter Tibet, where your Tibetan guide and driver welcome you. Drive approximately 25 km to the small town of Kerong (2,800 m). Afternoon free to rest and acclimatize.
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Day042,800 m
Acclimatization Day in Kerong / Nyalam
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the local area to help your body acclimatize to the altitude. Visit a traditional Tibetan village and experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the region, enjoying colourful flowers, diverse trees and picturesque waterfalls.
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Day054,500 m
Drive Kerong / Nyalam → Saga via Gongthang-La Pass
A scenic journey of approximately 220–300 km (4–5 hours) through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, crossing the first high mountain pass, Gongthang-La (5,236 m). Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Shishapangma (8,013 m) and the turquoise waters of Peiku Tso Lake, and cross the mighty Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo).
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Day064,590 m
Drive Saga → Holy Lake Mansarovar (Chiu Gompa)
Today’s journey of approximately 550 km takes you to sacred Lake Mansarovar through stunning and remote landscapes of the Tibetan plateau, passing Paryang and Dongba. Keep your eyes open for the first glimpses of snow-capped Mount Kailash. At the lake (4,590 m), near Chiu Gompa Monastery, pilgrims offer prayers and rituals at the water’s edge.
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Day074,590 m
Mansarovar Parikrama & Deep Puja Day
A full sacred day at Holy Lake Mansarovar: complete the lake parikrama by park eco-bus, stopping at Chiu Gompa and the holy bathing ghats. Our pandit leads puja, hawan and japa sessions on the shores as the sun moves over the still turquoise water — the deepest spiritual day of the yatra for many pilgrims.
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Day084,590 m
Tritha Shraddha / Shoraha Shraddha — Pitra Karma Day
The heart of this special yatra: our Vedic pandit conducts the full Tritha Shraddha / Shoraha Shraddha ritual sequence for your ancestors on the sacred banks of Lake Mansarovar — the most powerful karma-bhumi for pitra moksha. Each pilgrim family performs the sixteen shraddha rites with guided sankalpa, tarpan and pinda offerings.
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Day09Darchen
Mansarovar Spiritual Activities → Darchen
Morning exploration and spiritual activities at Lake Mansarovar — one of the most revered spiritual destinations in the world, a powerful site for meditation and practice for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon traditions alike. Leave for Darchen (the base camp of Mount Kailash) around 2:00 pm. Overnight at Darchen.
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Day1015 km · 5–6 hrs
First Day Kora — Darchen → Yamdwar → Diraphuk (4,900 m)
Drive from Darchen to Yamdwar / Sarchung, the trek starting point, where porters, yaks and yak-men await. Walk through a grassy plain populated by nomads, then up the valley to Diraphuk (4,900 m) — approximately 15 km of walking in 5–6 hours — facing the majestic north face of sacred Mount Kailash. Evening offers a beautiful golden sunset on the north face.
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Day11Dolma-La 5,640 m
Second Day Kora — Diraphuk → Dolma-La Pass → Darchen
The most challenging and significant day of the kora: the Dolma-La Pass lies 6.4 km ahead and 762 m above Diraphuk, at approximately 5,640 m. Start early as the first rays of sun touch the ridges. After time at the pass for prayers, descend the steep stone steps to the Lhachu Valley floor (Feydhi), from where a vehicle transfers you back to Darchen.
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Day12≈ 500 km
Drive Darchen → Saga
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Saga covering approximately 500 km. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Tibetan plateau, retracing the route through high-altitude villages and mountain passes.
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Day13≈ 300 km
Drive Saga → Kerong / Nyalam
After breakfast, the return journey covers approximately 300 km. Travelling down through the Kerung/Nyalam valley you will feel more comfortable, enjoying wild flowers, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains surrounding the valley.
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Day141,400 m
Cross the Border → Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive 25–35 km back to the Rasuwa Gadhi border of Nepal and China. Our guide helps you complete customs and immigration formalities, followed by an approximately 7-hour drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, refreshment and dinner.
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Day15Departure
Yatra Completion Ceremony & Airport Transfer
After breakfast at your hotel, a small token ceremony and yatra completion certification program is held, marking the end of the Holy Mount Kailash Mansarovar Lake yatra service. As per your international flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport. Om Namah Shivaya — Har Har Kailashpati Mahadev!
Cost Includes & Excludes
✓Included in the Yatra
- Tibet Travel Permit & China visa recommendation letter
- Kathmandu sightseeing: Pashupatinath & Budhanilkantha Temple (half-day tour)
- All land transportation — airport pickup/drop and full Tibet circuit by tourist vehicle
- Lake Mansarovar kora by park eco-bus
- Twin-sharing hotel accommodation in cities & local guest houses along the kora
- Local 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with veg buffet meals
- Pure veg sattvik buffet meals in Tibet, prepared by our Nepali catering staff
- Pandit service & full support team service
- Horse/pony support from Diraphuk to Dolma-La Pass (upon request)
- English-speaking Nepalese tour manager/guide & Tibetan tour guide
- 1–2 portable oxygen bottles per group, company duffel bag, backpack, down jacket (returnable), raincoat & daily drinking water bottle
- Nepalese medical health assistant (for groups of 21+)
- All applicable taxes & service charges for the Tibet part
- Kailash Yatra completion certificate
- Complete pitra karma samagri for Tritha Shraddha & Shoraha Shraddha
- Dedicated Vedic pandit team for the full shraddha sequence
- Certificate of completed shraddha rites
✕Not Included
- Travel insurance — mandatory for all participants (medical emergency / evacuation cover)
- China group single-entry visa fee & multiple Nepal entry visa fees
- Mailing / cargo fees and international telephone calls
- Astapad Darshan (if permitted) — optional walking trip, USD $100 per person, payable on the spot
- Divine Shiv Guru / Mata ji guidance (optional) — USD $100 per person
- Porters upon request (extra cost)
- Tips for staff — customary gratuities
- Beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee) & meals outside the package
- Hotel during the China visa waiting period in Kathmandu — USD $100 per person/night twin-sharing, USD $380 single deluxe
- Additional costs from natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizer’s control
Important Information
Booking & Advance
Book well in advance; last-minute bookings accepted at least 40 days prior to departure from Kathmandu. A 30% non-refundable advance confirms your booking — rescheduling possible at updated trip cost.
China Group Visa
Processed at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu in 9–10 working days from submission of your original passport. You may also apply from your country with our visa-supporting documents (approx. 3 weeks). Visa-free for Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and some EU nationals.
Tibet Travel Permits
Five permits are required: Chinese Group Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, Alien’s Travel Permit, Military Area Entry Permit and Foreign Affairs Permit — all handled hassle-free by our team.
Passport & Documents
Send colour passport copies with the name list 45 days prior for permit processing. 6-month valid ordinary passport required (diplomatic passports not allowed). Original passports of NRI/other citizens collected on arrival in Kathmandu.
Age & Health Rules
Kora permitted above 8 years and up to 80 years. Pilgrims 70+ submit a government hospital medical report (within 6 months) and deposit USD $1,000 with the Chinese authorities (Indian passport holders). Health examination by Tibetan doctors before the parikrama.
High Altitude & Oxygen
Ascend gradually, stay hydrated and rest frequently. We carry hand-portable O2 bottles for emergencies; small portable bottles can be bought in Tibet (approx. 30–40 RMB). Consult a physician if you have heart or respiratory conditions.
Horse Assistance
If you cannot complete the kora by walking, horses are available. Local on-the-spot arrangement (Darchen/Diraphuk) costs approximately CNY 4,000, payable directly to the horse owner. No vehicles or helicopters are permitted on the kora route.
Cancellation Policy
90+ days prior: no charges. After road-permit processing: USD $500. Within 7 days of departure: USD $700. Same day: 70% of tour cost. Extra costs from unavoidable itinerary changes are borne by the pilgrim.
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