Destination Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tibet

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 17 days

Activities Tour and Trek

Accommodation Hotel and Guest House

Max altitude 5600m

Group Size 1-30 Pax

Meals Breakfast

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Highlights of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Kailash Mansarovar Tour, a spiritual and religious significance yatra.
17 days tour to Kailash Mansarovar creates opportunity to take holy bath in Mansarovar Lake and Hwan/Pooja.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour gives you a chance to get marvelous Darshan of Mount Kailash, home to Lord Shiva.
17 days Mount Kailash Tour also visit Tirthapuri and Guge Kingdom-Toling and Tsaprang.
You will complete 52 km, Kailash Kora(Parikrama) Trek on foot in 3 days.
Cheap Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour at best price offer with fixed trip departure dates 2025/2026.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour Itinerary, possible to customize as per your time and interest.
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Overview of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour with Guge Kingdom from Kathmandu via newly opened Nepal-Tibet border-Rasuwagadi/Gyirong is a very popular pilgrimage tour. Kailash Mansarovar Tour with Guge Valley is the best trip for pilgrimage yatris, adventure seekers, and high mountain lovers. Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most significant pilgrimages in Hinduism.

The 3-day Kora trek around Mt.Kailash and taking a holy bath in Mansarovar Lake to remove all mortal sins and clear the way to heaven. Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Tour is one of the holiest tour, done by thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour is a challenging tour to Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake from Kathmandu. It is an epic road journeys across Tibet with Guge kingdom for inner peace. Kailash Mansarovar Tour is a sacred escape to awaken your spirit. Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake are divine sites for timeless spiritual grace.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour includes trek around Mount Kailash and its Charan Sparsh (touching the feet) of Mt Kailash. The holy tour is best for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour itself is a hard and rugged, over rough terrain. Kailash Mansarovar Tour from Kathmandu including Guge Kingdom is a spiritual journey of a lifetime. Mt Kailash Mansarovar Tour is cherished by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Bon religions, the most popular travel destinations on the Earth.

A 17-day Kailash Mansarovar Tour with Guge Kingdom is a very popular tour in Tibet and can be done by road from Kathmandu and Lhasa. A sacred pilgrimage tour leads to Mansarovar lake and Mt Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. The May to September are the best time for Mt Kailash Mansarovar tour. It is profoundly a spiritual and awe-inspiring pilgrimage tour to Kailash Lake Mansarovar.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour has significantly low oxygen level area in the Himalayas. Kailash Manasarovar Tour is an amazing tour to Mt Kailash Mansarovar Lake from Kathmandu. Mount Kailash Tour from Lhasa by land also possible that takes around 15 days en route with a night stay at Everest Base Camp.

Mt Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is perfectly planned to suit your need for an unforgettable Kailash Mansarovar Tour from Nepal. The 17-day tour to Kailash Mansarovar is an awesome yatra to Mount Kailash from Kathmandu. Kailash Mansarovar Tour is a sacred(holy) pilgrimage yatra in the Western Tibet. It is almost 1000 km far from Kathmandu and Lhasa.

We offer Kailash Mansarovar Tour(Yatra) Packages with fixed departure dates for group joining tour to Kailash Mansarovar Lake. Kailash Mansarovar Tour has a spiritual significance for all religion people. The numerous pilgrims take this holy journey to Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. This is the once in a life time, the most popular pilgrimage tour in the world.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour with Guge Kingdom is a good trip for Mount Kailash Tour. Mt Kailash is a unique pyramid shape Himalayas, a sacred home to the gods. Also, the center of the Universe where the heaven and Earth meets. The followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon religion, mostly make Kailash Mansarovar Tour from United States, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Nepal, Tibet and India.

The Mansarovar is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. It is believed that taking bath in Mansarovar Lake purifies people from their sins and brings spiritual merit. The pilgrims from all over the world come and join on Kailash Mansarovar Tour every year. The yatra involves trek around Mt Kailash, visit to Mansarovar Lake and Guge Kingdom. Mansarovar Kailash Tour has a deep religious and spiritual importance.

The Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour helps to get freedom from sins and move closer towards enlightenment. The 3-day trek around Kailash caters a physical accomplishment and an amazing natural experience too.

Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour 17 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Visa preparation and Kathmandu Tour
Day 03: Wait for Visa and Bhaktapur Tour
Day 04: Wait for Visa and Patan Tour
Day 05: Kathmandu to Timure(Rasuwagadi)
Day 06: Syabrubesi/Rasuwagadi to Gyirong
Day 07: Gyirong to Saga
Day 08: Saga to Manasarovar Lake
Day 09: Mansarovar Lake to Guge Kingdom(Zanda).
Day 10: Explore Guge Kingdom Ruins-Toling and Tsaprang.
Day 11: Guge Kingdom to Darchen.
Day 12: Darchen to Derapuk
Day 13: Derapuk to Zuthulphuk crossing Dromala pass(5663m).
Day 14: Zuthulphuk to Saga via Darchen.
Day 15: Saga to Gyirong
Day 16: Gyirong to Kathmandu
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu.

Detail Itinerary of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Receive you upon your arrival at Kathmandu-TIA airport and transer to the hotel. Tour briefing, collecting passport and visa form and dinner. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Visa preparation and Kathmandu Tour

Breakfast, Kathmadnu tou to Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Budhanilkanth and Swayambhunath Stupa. Apply visa at Chinese embassy in Kathmandu for visa processing.

Day 03: Wait for Visa and Bhaktapur Tour

Breakfat and tour to Bhaktapur durbar square, doleshwor temple and Kailash Mahadev in Saga. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 04: Wait for Visa and Patan Tour

Breakfast and tour to an UNESCO World Heritage Site – Patan. Visit and pray at Krishna Temple, Golden Temple and Kumbeshwor temple, Patan Museum, and historic Durbar squares. Prepare and packing for Kailash trip. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 05: Kathmandu to Timure(Rasuwagadi)

An early breakfast, and drive to Timmure border accompanied by your Nepali crew. As you journey, relish the scenic landscapes, remote vistas of Nepal, and glimpses of mountains. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Syabrubesi/Rasuwagadi to Kyirong

Walk to Nepal-China border at Rashuwagadi, complete immigration process and continue drive to Kerung (3499 m) for 3 hours. A new border city in Tibet.

Day 07: Kyirong to Saga

Breakfast and rive to Saga through a valley and high passes. Stay night there.

Day 08: Saga to Manasarovar Lake

Breakfast and drive to the sacred Mansarovar Lake, covering a distance of 510 km for 8 hours. Enjoy the scenic views of mountains, Tibetan villages, and wildlife while driving. Enjoy the first view of Mount Kailash from Horchu pass before continue Manasarovar Parikrama. Stay night there.

Day 09: Mansarovar Lake to Guge

Kingdom(Zanda).
Holy bath in Mansarovar Lake, worshiping and drive to Guge Kingdom(Zanda). Stay night there.

Day 10: Explore Guge Kingdom Ruins-Toling and Tsaprang

Breakfast and drive to Tsaprang to explore Guge Kingdom ruins and Guge valley. In the afternoon, visit Toling monastery and stay night there.

Day 11: Guge Kingdom to Darchen.

Breakfast and drive to Darchen, base camp of Kailash. Stay night there.

Day 12: Darchen to Dirapuk

Breakfast and drive to Yamadwar and trek to Dirapuk. Stay night there.

Day 13: Dirapuk to Zutulphuk crossing Dolmala pass(5663m).

Early morning breakast and begins the longest and hardest day Kailash Trek of 27 km for 9 hours. Stay night there.

Day 14: Zutulpuk to Saga via Darchen.

Breakfast, trek to end point of Kailash kora and drive to Saga via Darchen 590 km for 8 hours.

Day 15: Saga to Kyirong

Breakfast and drive to Kyirong and stay night there.

Day 16: Kyirong to Kathmandu

Breakfast, drive to border and cross border and drive to Kathmandu for 7 hours.

Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu.

Breakfast and final transfer to Kathmandu-TIA airport to get your flight back to home.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and drop.
Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
All the vegetarian meals in Kathmandu and Tibet kailash yatra
All ground transfers
Kathmandu Tour as per itinerary
Local English speaking guide, drivers and necessary staff.
Necessary permits for Kailash tour
Tibet/China group visa cost.
All government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Travel Insurance for emergency rescue and medications.
Nepal Visa
Expenses of personal nature
Personal Porter and horse on Kailash Parikrama Trek.
Earlier return, spliting from group, expenses for jeep, accommodation, meals and spliting visa fee.
Tips for guide, driver and staff,
All cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Kailash Manasarovar Tour(Yatra)-Difficulty

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is physically demanding trip due to high altitude and the terrain. Dolma La Pass (5,630m) is the highest point of the trip. The icy conditions persist all year and may face loose rocks along the trail. You do feel quickly tiring and there are limited facilities along trip.

A moderate fitness level is helpful, and there is no age limit for Kailash Guge Kingdom tour. It is nice to have overall physical checkup by your doctor before the trip. Regular cardiovascular exercise and jogging and yoga is a good preparation before you travel.

Season(Best Time) for Kailash Manasarovar Tour

May to September are good time to visit Mount Kailash. The sky is clear and a very low chance of rain fall at this seasons. The day time temperatures are comfortable and while the nights are cold, it is easily possible to keep warm. July and August are also suitable, but rain falls limit the visibility. From early November to early April, Kailash tour is not possible due to extreme weather changes. Throughout the winter season, road to Kailash is closed due to heavy snowfalls.

For a special cultural experience, a Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is Saga Dawa Festival is unmatched. Saga Dawa commemorates a life event of Buddha, and takes place on the fourth month of Tibetan calendar. It is the most auspicious time to visit Mount Kailash. The festival’s main event is the full moon day. This year, it falls on May/June, and it is a unique time to be at Mount Kailash to celebrate festival together with other pilgrims.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra(Tour) Cost

The cost of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra varies depending on the tour length, options you choose and time of year. It is not a cheap trip, but is an affordable one. On average, the tour costs between 200 to 250 USD per day. The accommodation options that range from clean and comfortable 3-star hotels to luxury 5-star hotels. The package prices include all ground transfers, accommodation and permits fees and local tour guide.

Permits for Kailash Manasarovar Tour

The Tibet Travel Permit is necessary for all visitors to Tibet, but additional permits are also necessary for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. These are Alien’s Travel permit, Military Area Entry Permit and Foreign Affairs Permit.

We take care all of these permits for you, and the cost is included in the tour package. The Tibet Travel Permit is applied before you arrive in Tibet, and your guide will apply for the other permits on your behalf, after your arrival in Tibet.

How to book Kailash Mansarovar Tour( Yatra)?

Your Kailash Tour is confirmed once you send us your passport copy and some trip advance payment into our company bank account. You passport must be minimum of 8 months validity prior to your travel date to Kailash.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour-Accommodation

We try to provide you the best possible accommodation for the entire Journey. The hotel and guest house is comfortable and friendly. Kathmandu-Twin sharing 3 star hotel accommodation. Syabrubesi-Twin sharing best available guest house accommodation. Gyirong-Twin/Triple/multiple-dormitory sharing accommodation. Saga-Twin sharing hotel accommodation. Mansarovar-Twin/Triple/Multiple-Dormitory sharing accommodation. Darchen-Twin sharing hotel accommodation. Twin/triple/multiple-dormitory sharing accommodation during Kailash Trek.

Meals for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Three times vegetarian meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. Snacks and drinks like chocolates, cookies, almonds, bhujiya, tea and coffee also served in the trip.

Money Matter and ATMS

Yuan is an official currency of Tibet, China. The other currencies such as US dollar, Euro, and British pound are also accepted. However, before traveling to Tibet, we recommend exchanging your money into Chinese Yuan. If you’re going through Kathmandu, change your money at any money exchange counter in Kathmandu. Also, possible to exchange money and use ATMs in Lhasa if you arrive Tibet from mainland China. Finding ATMs and banks in rural areas of Tibet is difficult, it is recommended that you bring cash with you to cover all of your expenses. Please consult your travel agency to determine how much you should carry for the trip, as it depends on your trip package.

Equipment for Kailash Mansarovar Trip(Travel)

A good packing is necessary for Kailash tour. It is also possible to buy and renting gears and equipment in Kathmandu too. Below are the necessary packing lists for Kailash Mansarovar Overland trip.

Equipment
1 large duffel bag or backpack.
1 small backpack or day pack.
1 Sleeping bag

Lower body
2 pair of warm synthetic or cotton pants
1 pair light hiking pants
2 pair long underwear tops and bottoms
1 fleece, wool pants

Upper body
1 down jacket
1 rain gear tops and bottoms
2 pair long sleeve cotton shirt
1 fleece, wool jackets

Head wear
1 warm hat
1 sun hat
1 sunglasses (100% UV protective)
Sunscreen, lip guard (at least SPF 25)
1 silk or polyester scarf (neck protection from the sun)

Foot wear
6 pairs warm socks
1 pair comfortable waterproof hiking boots
I pair comfortable sports shoes (at the camp)

Hand wear
1 pair warm gloves or mittens

Others
1 towel
Water bottle 2 liters
1 flashlight (with extra batteries)
Sun lotion and cold cream.

Toilet items
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, razor, shaving cream, women’s pad and toilet paper.

First Aid and Medical Kits
Band-aids, bandage, medical tape and other wound dressings
Blister dressing and moleskin.
Cold-flu tablets, nasal decongestant
Antihistamine (for allergies)
Aspirin or ibuprofen
Imodium or Lomotil (for diarrhea)
Re-hydration powder(electrolyte powder)
Throat lozenges, cough medicine
Scissors, tweezers, thermometer
Antibiotics (consult a doctor)
Medicine for high altitude sickness-Diamox tablet.

Documents and Visa

All travelers passports have a minimum of 8 months validity prior to Kailash travel date. All necessary Tibet Travel permits and Tibet/China group visa will take care by us, once you confirm the trip and sending your passport copy and trip advance payment into our bank account.

The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu will open from Monday to Friday. All you need to arrive in Kathmandu 3 working days before Kailash tour departure dates. It takes 3 working days to apply and get visa from Chinese Embassy. Your original passport is necessary to apply Tibet/China paper group visa at Chinese embassy in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance for Kailash Mansarovar Journey

We suggest to buy proper medical and travel insurance prior to the Kailash trip. Make sure that your travel insurance police will cover emergency rescue and medication coverage.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude is a major risk factor. You will drive in an average altitude of 4000 to 4600m crossing above 5000m pass. Common altitude sickness symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty in sleeping may feel during the trip. No need to worry with these symptoms, please keep on re-hydrate and see your body that helps to acclimatize. Diamox is a prescription medication for high altitude sickness. We also carry oxygen tanks.

Physical Fitness

Kailash Trip is an overland driving tour by bus or jeep except 3 days trek around Kailash Parikrama.
Relatively, you should be in good health. If you have any chronic health problems, please consult your doctor. Regular hiking, jogging, gym and yoga-meditation are helpful for the trip.

Additional Costs for Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Hiring personal porter and renting a horse for Kailash Parikrama will be an extra price. Your guide will arrange a horse and porter while on Kora, if you would like to hire a horse with a horseman it costs-USD 650 to 700 and USD 190, a porter for 3 days Kailash Kora Trek.