Lhasa Kailash Tour

Trip Duration 17 Days

Max Altitude 5630m.

Trip Grade Challenging

Best Season May-Oct

All Inclusive Price From US$ 4250 US$ 3950 (Price varies by group size)

No. of people	Price P.P
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2 to 5	US$ 3950
6 to 10	US$ 3950
11 - Above	US$ 3900

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Trip Highlights

Intimidating views of the highest peak in the world Mt. Everest and other tall snow-capped mountains.
Experience the warm and hospitable culture of the Tibetan community.
Experience the beautiful temples surrounding the beautiful city of Kathmandu.
Explore the beautiful monasteries and sites reflecting the rich history and culture of the Tibetan community.
Smooth drive along the beautiful landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
Sightseeing tour of the iconic landmarks listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lhasa.
Explore the local markets of the Tibetan Towns.
Enjoy the Tibetan delicacies along the tour made by the locals.
Experience the beautiful view of Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
Drive alongside the beautiful and holy Brahmaputra river.
Intimidating views of the Himalayas along with the beautiful views of the Trans-Himalayan landscapes filled with pristine lakes and rivers.

Consider the spiritual journey to Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar lake that caters the highest satisfaction of Hinduism, Buddhism and other magnificence of Himalayan beauty and raw nature. That includes to visit Lhasa city, Mount Kailash Parikrama and Holy bath in Lake Mansarover with Puja and Hawana.

Kailash tour from Lhasa is one of memorable, sacred and high-rewarding pilgrimage yatra in Tibet, that incorporates the fascinating drive and most of the prime highlights of elevated Tibet’s east to west by crossing Himalayan Gangas Brahmaputra River. The tour is an adventure based on deluxe hotels, mud house stay and guided by local Tibetan Guide in the Mount Kailash Trek under the Nepalese Supervision.

The Mansarovar Yatra kicks off after the grand rudraabhishek and hawan in great Hindu temple Pashupatinath. Than, you fly over Himalayas Mt. Everest and visit mild sightseeing tour of Tibet’s capital Lhasa city. The major landmarks of Lhasa that hold high cultural and religious significance are the prime highlights. The majestic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Deprung and Sera Monastery and the stroll around lively Barkhor Square are the highlights travelers do not like to ignore at Lhasa.

The Tour from Lhasa to Mansarovar Lake and Mt. Kailash

Now a days the holy Kailash Yatra heads out along the Tibetan Highway and arrives at Shigatse. En route, travelers get to savor the magnificence of Himalayan panorama dominated by Mt. Everest and Mt. Shishapangma, and other Trans Himalayan peaks. The highlights of Gyantse, the town lying on the highway unfolds prehistoric Gyantse Dzong and Shigatse caters incredible Buddhist culture at Tashilunpo Monastery. Continuing the ride via Lhatse and Saga, we arrive to the imaginary center of Universe, Lake Mansarovar. The next few days are challenging enough as we go for Kailash circumnavigation along the elevated trails that even includes the high pass Dolma-La 5630m.

The holy dip travelers take in sacred Mansarovar Lake and the strenuous walk to circumambulate Mount Kailash are considered one of the holiest acts as per the Buddhists and Hindu myths. However, the journey is not attached to its religious significance only, the astounding high altitude landscape, the beauty of nature trail caters are simply the best and the rawest travelers get to see in any part of the world.

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Trip Itinerary Expand All Collapse All

Walking Distance7KM
TransportationPrivate
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsDinner Only

Transfer to Hotel Collect your passport for Visa process. Evening Pashupainath Aarati (when time applicable is) Evening dinner Hotel 5 Star on twin share

Walking Distance2 hours-20KM
TransportationCar/Van
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

After Breakfast, visit Tallest Shiva Tempel as Saga and Doleshwor Dham (head of Ketharnath) and Back to Lunch. Jal Narayan (Sleeping Vishun known as Budhanilkantha) temple tour Back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing Hotel - Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance5 Hours-40KM
TransportationCar/Van
Height1400M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Morning Pashupatinath Darshan and Puja, Hawan and Rudraabhishek by Brahman Back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing Yatra briefing program with yatra crew and manager Hotel - Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance1.5 Hours
TransportationFlight
Height3656M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

After breakfast, drive to Apriprot Fly to Lhasa over Mt. Everest - Best view of Mount Everest and Trans Himalayan Range Drive from Lhasa Gonggar airport to Lhasa City 90km. Check in hotel and to take rest for the acclimatization. Walk and resresh Hotel: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance5 Hours-50KM
TransportationBus
Height3656M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Day tour in Lhasa Tours to POTALA PALACE, THE JOKHANG and the surrounding BAKHOR market. Hotel: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and Guiding service

Walking Distance250KM-5Hours
TransportationBus
Height3860M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Brekafast and process to drive Drive to Sigatse (the capital of Tibet) Hotel check in The Afternoon is for you to explore the Tibet's second largest city Shigatse for one hour, including the world famous Tashilumpo Monastery. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with guiding service

Walking Distance470KM-8Hours
TransportationBus
Height4650M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Early morning take breakfast Drive to Saga and meet our Nepali staff/crew they come from Kathmandu. Best view of Mt. Everest, Sishspangma and other Himalayan range. Touch and cross Bramhaputra river Hotel check in Meal prepare by our crew: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Walking Distance235KM-5Hours
TransportationBus
Height4500M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Breakfast and prepare for journey to Mansarovar Lake Drive Via Dongba to Mansarovar Lake. Best view of Tibetan Nomad, Himalayas, Bramhaputra River and wildlife Lunch at Mayumla Phadi Cross Mayumla Pass (one of highest pass on the trip) First darshan of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar Lake from Hor. Take a half parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by Bus and stay night at Tsu Gompa (west side of Mansarovar Lake) Touch the Mansarovar Lake holy water, clean yoru soul and rest at guest house. Meal prepare by our staff: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance250KM-5Hours
TransportationBus
Height4550M
AccommodationMud house
MealsFull Board

Take a Holy bath from the Mansarovar lake water. We will choose the special point to take deep dip in Mansarovar Lake taking bath in cold water. We organize a place for Puja, Hawan and other spiritual activities After puja and hawan free time. Lunch and drive to Darchen. From Mansarovar Lake to Darchen (4600 meters – 40 kilometers.) Get prepare for Kailash Parikrama and walk around. Meal: prepare by our team: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance30KM-1Hour
TransportationBus
Height4650M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Drive Darchen to Yamadwar -gate of the god of death) Begin the sacred walk to Dirapuk (4890 meters - 11 kilometers) – Monastery. Very basic dormitory room on sharing basic accommodation available here. Best view of Kailash Parvat North Face. Can by hike more close. Rest and refreshment, our crew serve you hotel soup and drinks. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepare by our crew.

Walking Distance13KM-5Hours
TransportationOn foot/Horse
Height5100M
AccommodationMud house/Lodge
MealsFull Board

Trek along the Gange River to the Feet of Mt. Kailash Gradually uphill to the charan Sparsh point and downhill walk back to Derapuk Monastery. Walking distance and time will be aproxmetly 6 to 7 hourts and about 12 km. Mesmering view of Kailash Parvat form the top to the fit with whole norht face. Full yatra suport team with guide and emmergancy oxygen.

Walking Distance22KM-10Hours
TransportationOn foot/Horse
Height5630M
AccommodationMud house/Lodge
MealsFull Board

Oen of longest day and the mail goal of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. After the quick hotel drinks and breakfst start your yatra early morning. The sacred walk goes through Shivatsal. Cross highest pass Dolma-La 5630m Pass above sea leveland Parvati Kunda Trek to Zutulpuk Monastery Takes about 9 to 10 hours walk. Stay at very basic mud house with dormetory beds in Zutulpuk monastery side. Meal: prepared by our yatra staff - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with hot drinks

Walking Distance7KM Walk-430KM-9Hours
TransportationBus
Height4600M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Brkeafast in Morning 2 hours final sacred walk to Chogndo nearby Darchen. Take a drive back to Darchen. The holy kailash parikrama and drive back to Saga via Mansarovar Lake to make full kora of Mansarovar. Hotel check in at Saga. Meal : Prepeare by our kitchen crew- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance220KM-5Hours
TransportationBus
Height2700M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

After Breakfast in saga we process the departure journey to Kerung. The journey will be new experience for you and you are heading down valley over the high passes. Kerung is last city of Tibet-China before entering to Nepal from Rasuwagadhi border. Spent last night in Tibet with celebration. In morning, we will good bye to Tibetan Guide and drivers. Check in hotel at Kerung Meal: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Walking Distance190KM-6Hours
TransportationBus-Jeep
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Today is our last day of Kailash Mansarovar Journey to reach Kathmandu. After breakfast, transfer to Rasuwagadhi Border by bus within hour. Complete the Chinese custom exit and entry to Nepal, Take a jeep drive to Kathmandu within 6 hours. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Walking Distance7km
TransportationCar-Van
Height1300
Accommodationxx
MealsBreakfast

Morning take drive to Pashupatinath Temple Darshan (if time applicable)
After breakfast, free morning and final airport transfer or extend your trip.

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What's Included

Airports pick up and drop off service.
4 nights 5 star hotel in Kathmandu. (Twin share room).
Pure vegetarian(breakfast, lunch and dinner) meal as per plan.(Lhasa and Sightsee we use Nepali Restaurant for Vegetarian Meal under supervision with our team.) Rest place we cook our self through our kitchen team and serve you.
Necessary kailash yatra permits, Chinese visa, kailash entry tickets and applicable government taxes.
Flight from Kathmandu - Lhasa (one-way).
4 Star hotels in Lhasa & Darchen, 4 Star hotels in Sigatse, Kerung and Saga, very basic mud house in Mansarovar Lake and during kailash parikrama.
Free kailash yatra duffel bag, down jacket and walking pole (to be refund after the yatra), Yatra bag as complementary.
Professional, reliable, friendly and service oriented Nepali yatra leader fluent speak in English and Hindi language and English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet.
Air condition luxury bus and support truck for carrying yatra bag, equipment, food and staff from Kerung and Lhasa
Life saving Oxygen tank, mask-regulator support (for emergency) and first aid kit with high altitude sickness medicine.
Daily health check by our train staff (Pulse Rage, Heart breath, Pressure, Oxygen Level)
Yaks and yaks man for Derapuk for to carry baggage and kitchen kits.
Travel insurance for Nepali staff only.
Free yatra complete certificate.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses for Nepal-Tibet
All expenses of personal nature
International flight fare
Bar bills and Beverage
Tip for staff
Personal Travel insurance and Rescue Evacuation on the tour.
Hiring horse and porter for 3-4 days parikrama ) Approx. 525$ to 725$
Kailash Tour Rescue jeep incase needed if some one go back earlier than group
Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem.
Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa. (For foreign passport holder only: 30 US$ for 15 days and 50US$ for 30 days visa cost)
International Phone calls and media.
Personal clothes & equipment for trekking tour

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Typically, the best months for the Kailash Mansarovar Tour are from May to September. During this period, the weather is more favorable and stable for the journey, with warmer temperatures and clearer skies and less chances of fresh snow.

May to June: These months mark the beginning of the tourist season when the weather is moderate, with clear skies and relatively mild temperatures and less snow level.

July to August: Although it's the monsoon season in parts of Nepal, the Kailash Mansarovar area remains relatively dry becoming more greenery, and it's next best time to visit. However, there can be some rain, snow, and it may cause occasional disruption due to global warming to travel.

September: The weather starts cooling down, but it's considered a good time to go before winter sets in. You can aspect blue sky and good sunshine and winds as temperatures can drop significantly, especially at high altitudes, making the journey more challenging and dangerous.

The Kailash Mansarovar Tour is considered a physically and mentally challenging but a spiritual journey to the haven. Primarily due to the mountain altitude, remote terrain, limited facilities, weather condition, some of restrictions and weather conditions the yatra is an adventure tour.

The yatra cost is very depend on tour length, service standard from the travel company and the the accommodation style. logistic types and also defer the meals. The yatra cost starting from 2700 to 4900 US$

Yes, physical fitness and daily physical activities help to complete the kailash kora trek and mansaroar tour while it is an circle of sacred walk around the kailash parvat. We recommend to do daily basic physical exercises, yoga, hiking, jugging and rope lifting in daily when you plan to visit Kailash Mansarovar Lake.

Experience tour guides, English and Hindi speaking mountain guides and leaders, Professional mountain Sherpa, Vegetarian meal Chef and yatra team from Nepal with official license holder tour guide and drivers supporting this yatra.

The outer kora of Kailash is long 52 kilometers circle trek around the mount Kailash from Darchen to Darchen. The outer Kailash parikram trek follow Yamdwar, Darboche, Dirapuk, Charan Sparsh – feet of mt. Kailash from north side, Shivatshal, Domla-La pass, Gaurikund, Zutulpuk, Chondgo and back to Darchen witn in 3 to 4 days trek crossing by highest pass Domla-La 5630m. Inner kora of Kailash is even more challenging the outer Kailash kora is a day trip excursion from Darchen, goes to Nandi parikrama, Saptarishi cave and Slernung and Gyadrak Gompa via Astapada. Kailash Inner kora route goes nearly 5900meter and it is approx. 27 km long sacred trail. Which is not suitable for every yatries. That required good physical fitness. The oxygen level is very less and sometime yatries may need oxygen support.

Yes, If the Charan Sparsh yatra is open and allowed you can touch Mt. Kailash physically from north face with the good physical condition. If Charan sparsh is not allowed you cannot touch physically while you are doing the outer kailash parikrama. Those who are doing Inner parikrama also they can touch Kailash parvat physically from the shout face side. Also required good physical fitness.

Many of the places offer western commode toilets in the entire journey. Only Mansarovar Lake and During the Kailash Kora trek Dirapuk and Zutulpuk guest house the not offer commode toilets and pilgrims need to use their traditional toilets without water facilities. But, we include toilet paper for use. But, we include toilet paper for use and warm water for hand wash after use.

During the Kailash Mansarovar Tour, we will offer fully fresh cooked vegetarian foods, seasonal fruits, mineral water to drink, unlimited hot drinks and snacks.

Yes, we also we offer sugar free, gluten free meal and Vegan meal option for pilgrimage.

Yes, Mineral water enough to drink, daily can juice and seasonal fruits are included in the kailash yatra.

You are requested to carry some of US$, Nepalese Rupees and Chinese Currency during the yatra while only Chinese currency is using in Tibet part from Kerung to Kailash.

Travellers Reviews

Budget Friendly Excellent Kailash Tour

5/5 Excellent

Excellent and Budget friendly
Nov 2024 • Family

Very good and helpful. Helped us plan and get around Kathmandu without any trouble. The driver and quality of cars provided was simply superb. Totally recommended. Thank you for making our holiday in Kathmandu so comfortable!

Camper from Australia, October 10, 2024