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Getting from Delhi to Kathmandu
Fly from Delhi to Kathmandu, about 1.5 to 2 hours nonstop, with several flights a day. This is the most popular way to start the yatra from India.
Tribhuvan International Airport is in Kathmandu itself, about 20 to 40 minutes from the hotel depending on traffic. We meet every flight.
- Your airport
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Start point
- Kathmandu
- Nearest airport
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (KTM)
- Travel time
- About 2 hours of flying
- Extra days
- No extra day needed: you land in Kathmandu on day 1 of the itinerary.
Train and flight details checked in November 2026 against Indian Railways listings and airline schedules. Timetables change by season, so confirm before you book.
Planning notes for pilgrims from Delhi
Delhi is also where the Indian government yatra holds its medical tests. Our private route via Nepal is separate and does not need the government draw.
Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal, but the Tibet leg needs a Chinese group visa and Tibet permits. Carry a passport valid for at least six months; we arrange the rest through an authorised operator.
The 14-day itinerary from Kathmandu
- Days 1-3
Kathmandu
Arrival, permit formalities and darshan at Pashupatinath.
- Days 4-7
Into Tibet
Gradual drive across the plateau with acclimatization stops.
- Days 8-11
Manasarovar and the parikrama
Rites at the lake, then the three-day circuit of Mount Kailash.
- Days 12-14
Return
Drive back to Kathmandu and depart.
See the full Kailash Mansarovar Yatra journey for highlights, inclusions and the sacred sites on the route.
What is included
- Handpicked hotels and guesthouses close to the sacred sites
- All ground transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert local guide versed in the tradition and its etiquette
- Temple, shrine and site entry arrangements where available
- Daily breakfast, with vegetarian and dietary needs respected
- 24/7 trip support from our team before and during travel
Flights or trains from Delhi are not included by default. Tell us your dates and we can book them with the rest of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reach Kathmandu from Delhi for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
About 2 hours of flying. Flights land at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (KTM). Tribhuvan International Airport is in Kathmandu itself, about 20 to 40 minutes from the hotel depending on traffic. We meet every flight.
How many days is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Delhi?
The journey itself is 14 days from Kathmandu. No extra day needed: you land in Kathmandu on day 1 of the itinerary.
What is the best time to start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Delhi?
May to September. Delhi is also where the Indian government yatra holds its medical tests. Our private route via Nepal is separate and does not need the government draw.
How much does the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package from Delhi cost?
We quote per group for your dates. For comparison, Nepal operators quoted about US$1,550 to US$1,700 per person from Kathmandu for the 2026 season, before flights to Nepal (Kathmandu Post, May 2026), and the government MEA yatra cost about Rs 2.09 lakh per person on the Lipulekh route in 2026. Travel from Delhi is quoted separately. Send an enquiry for a tailored quote, with no obligation.
What documents do I need for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal, but the Tibet leg needs a Chinese group visa and Tibet permits. Carry a passport valid for at least six months; we arrange the rest through an authorised operator.