Kailash Mansarovar 1-Day Itinerary

1. 6:00AM: Start at Darchen
   0 minutes (0 miles) from Darchen

   Darchen is the starting point for the Kailash trek.

2. 8:00AM: Tarboche Flagpole
   1 hour (1.9 miles) from Darchen

   The Tarboche Flagpole marks the starting point for the circumambulation of Mount Kailash.

3. 10:00AM: Dirapuk Monastery
   2 hours (4.7 miles) from Tarboche Flagpole

   The Dirapuk Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the Kailash region and offers stunning views of the mountain.

4. 1:00PM: Zutul-puk Monastery
   3 hours (7.5 miles) from Dirapuk Monastery

   The Zutul-puk Monastery is located in the cave where the famous Milarepa is said to have meditated.

5. 4:00PM: Darchen
   4 hours (10 miles) from Zutul-puk Monastery

   Return back to Darchen to complete the Kailash trek.

Recommendations

Be sure to stay hydrated and bring appropriate clothing for the varying temperatures. Take your time with the trek and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Darchen (6 hours, Free)
• Tarboche Flagpole (2 hours, Free)
• Dirapuk Monastery (3 hours, Free)
• Zutul-puk Monastery (3 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs (14 hours, Free)