Kailash Overland Tours via Kerung
Kailash Overland Tours via Kerung Lake Mansarovar sits about 30 km from Kailash at an altitude of 4,590 m. In Sanskrit, “Manas” means mind, and “Sarovar” means lake, so “lake born of the mind of Brahma.” A ritual bath in its waters is considered spiritually purifying across all four traditions. Many pilgrims cup the water in their hands and drink it. Some weep. The combination of Kailash and Mansarovar is what draws so many people to this journey. It’s not one holy site; it’s two, separated by a short drive and connected by centuries of pilgrimage. Complete Kailash Mansarovar Route from Nepal The Kailash Mansarovar route on this tour follows this path: Kathmandu → Kerung Border → Gyirong Town → Saga → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Kailash Kora (Dirapuk → Dolma La → Zuthulpuk) → Darchen → Saga → Kerung → Kathmandu Key distances and altitudes: Kathmandu to Kerung Border: 165 km, roughly 6–7 hours Kerung to Gyirong Town: 30 km, 1 hour Gyirong to Saga: 475 km, 8–9 hours Saga to Mans...