Following breakfast, the drive will take you to the majestic Manasarovar Lake. This day is extraordinary as you'll have the chance to witness the holy Mt. Kailash and the breathtaking Manasarovar Lake. The journey will pass through the Mayumula Pass at an elevation of 17,000 feet. Lunch will be provided en route. Enjoy a ride along the Lake's coastline for a Parikrama (circumambulation) experience. The night will be spent in a guest house by the lake.

Waking up early in the calm and revered atmosphere of Lake Manasarovar cannot be expressed in words. The name of the Lake is mentioned in the epic Hindu scripture Ramayana. In Hindu belief, this Lake was created by God Brahma (creator of the Universe). It is also believed that Lord Shiva and Parvati purified themselves in its sacred water. Buddhists, on the other hand, believe it is the Lake where the Gods transported Buddha after his birth to cleanse him. The Lake is positioned at the foot of Mount Kailash, surrounded by the Swastika Mountain (Gurla Mandhata) and the revered Chiu Monastery of Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava). It is delicately separated from the saltwater lake of Rakshastal (Demon's Lake). The circumambulation of Mount Kailash is incomplete without the parikrama of Lake Manasarovar. Therefore, we will bathe in the water of the Lake (Direct bathing in the Lake is prohibited), and do Parikrma of the lake by vehicle. Darchen, nestled at the majestic foothills of the revered Kailash, is the starting point of the sacred Kora around Mount Kailash. If possible, this day we will do Ashtapath Darshan also.

We will begin our Parikrama/Kora from today. Today, we have to walk for 13 KM and reach the northern face of Kailash by evening. The path lies along the western slope of Kailash. The trail is quite easy, stretching out in a straight line with gentle ups and downs. After traveling for about 5 KM by vehicle, we will reach Tarboche- the entrance gate to Kailash. The gate is known as Yamadwar by Hindu believers. Tibetan followers hang many Tibetan flags here every year to celebrate Saga Dawa (white month). It is elevated at 15,500 feet above sea level. According to Hindu beliefs, the gate is guarded by the Lord Yama (God of Death), who lets only pure souls pass through this gate. From Tarboche, we now head along the 13 km trail to reach the Dirapuk. The camp provides accommodation in shared lodging. During the busy season, it also provides a camping ground for pilgrims. The Dirapuk monastery gazes directly at the North face of Kailash. Our first day of Kora ends upon reaching Dirapuk, which signifies the birth of a new phase in spiritual existence. According to your health conditions you can have charansparsh yatra to uphill also.