Overview
Tour Heighlights
- The Holy Mountain: A pilgrimage to Mount Kailash (6,638m), considered the sacred abode of Lord Shiva and the spiritual center of the world by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and the Bon religion
- The Sacred Lake: Parikrama (circumambulation) around the tranquil, turquoise waters of Lake Manasarovar, the highest freshwater lake in the world
- High-Altitude Kora: The challenging 52 km trek around Mount Kailash, which includes crossing the Dolma-La Pass at 5,630m
- Spiritual Rituals: Taking a holy dip in the purifying waters of Lake Manasarovar and performing rituals like 'Puja' (prayer ceremonies) at the lake's edge
- Scenic Overland Journey: A dramatic overland journey through the wild and breathtaking landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau, often including a stop at Muktinath Temple in Nepal
Mount Kailash Tours Itinerary
Transfer to hotel, welcome dinner, and a detailed pre-trip briefing
Scenic 7-8 hour drive via the Trishuli River. Complete border formalities at Rasuwagadhi/Kerung and meet your Tibetan guide and driver
A full day to rest and adapt to the altitude. Take light walks to explore the Tibetan border town of Kerung
A very long but scenic day (6-7 hours). You’ll drive through the wild landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau, seeing the mighty Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo)
5-6 hour drive crossing the stunning Dongpa Pass. You’ll get your first breathtaking view of both Mt. Kailash and the sacred Lake Manasarovar
A sacred day for a holy dip or bath in the lake’s pristine waters. Drive a full Parikrama (circumambulation) around the 110km lake. Perform Puja and meditation
A short 2-3 hour drive in the morning to Darchen, the small base town for the Mt. Kailash Kora, to prepare for the trek
Short drive to Yama Dwar (Gateway of Death) to start the Kora. 12 km trek (5-6 hrs) to Dirapuk Monastery, where you’ll have an up-close view of Mount Kailash’s sacred North Face
The most challenging day. An 18-22 km trek (9-14 hrs) begins before dawn, ascending steeply to the Dolma La Pass (5,630m). The descent passes the sacred Gauri Kund
Trek 7-13 km (3-5 hrs) to Darchen, completing the 52 km circuit. Drive back to the familiar town of Saga
A long return drive to the Tibet-Nepal border town of Kerung
Cross back into Nepal in the morning and Drive to Kathmandu. Rest Day.
Transfer to the airport for your international departure flight
Mount Kailash Tours Cost Facts
Cost Includes
- Arrival Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel, Welcome drinks & short briefing
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (double-bed room on sharing basis)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner ) pure vegetarian
- Drive to Kodari Nepal - Tibet border - Kathmandu by privet tourist coach
- We serve guest house & Mud houses in Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra
- We provides sleeping bag / down jacket (returnable after the trip)
- Tibetan Tour guide, Nepali team leader fluent in English & Hindi languages
- Experienced chef (who can prepare Indian dishes as per your requirements)
- Cook helper & support Nepali staff (Sherpa guides)
- Deluxe Luxury Air Condition coach for kailash tours.
- While on Kailash tours Hiace or Van 5-7 seat / NRIs/Foreigners
- Support truck for carrying food, equipments + Nepali staff
- Yak and yak man for round Kailash Yatra
- Gamow bag (Life saving device in case of altitude sickness)
- Oxygen cylinder, Mask-regulator for all Yatra
- Basic first-aid-kit box, altitude sickness medicine-dimox
- Life, Medical insurance for Nepali staff
- A Duffel Bag and the certificate of Kailash & Mansarovar tour (If required)
- Kailash permit & Tibet visa for Kailash Yatra
- Arrangement for special Home at Mansarovar Lake
- Day bag pack & monkey cap each of the pilgrims
Cost Excludes
- using extra nights in lodge (except the mentioned on itinerary).
- Yak/porter for personal using
- Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
- Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town.
- No cost is including for those who separate from the main group
