Kerung Border

Kerung is a village development committee in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal. This remote village is a home of 3602 people living in their 873 infidel houses. Though with the small amount of population, Kerung border plays a vital role in the overall journey towards Mount Kailash.

Previously, the pilgrims are not allowed to travel towards Mount Kailash by using Kerung border because of natural calamities. But this year, the Kerung border has been reopened in order to take the full advantage of transpiration and trade between the two counties.

Here, you can also witness one of the infamous Nepal-china bridge which was built in order to maintain trade treaty between the two countries. Nowadays, Kerung border is playing a very vital role for pilgrims travelling towards Mount Kailash.

Kerung Border – Gateway to Tibet (China) for Mount Kailash Yatra

Kerung (Kyirong) Border is the official Indo-China land route entry point for Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra. This border is located in Rasuwa District of Nepal, and connects Rasuwagadhi (Nepal) to Kyirong Town (Tibet/China side). After the closure of the Kodari Border, Kerung became the main international highway entry for pilgrims traveling to Tibet.

Why Kerung Border is important for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

• It is the first entry checkpost before flying or driving inside Tibet region.
• All pilgrims complete Immigration & Health formalities here.
• Important for those traveling from Kathmandu → Syabrubesi → Rasuwagadhi → Kerung route.
• Yatra itinerary usually includes overnight stay in Kerung Town to help adjust to Tibet altitude.

Location & Route Information

 

After crossing Kerung Border, travelers drive towards first high altitude point where most pilgrims stay 1–2 nights.
Staying here helps in:

• body oxygen adjustment
• preventing AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)
• preparing for higher altitude spots like Saga & Mansarovar