Tibet and Kailash Travel guide gives you an idea how to prepare for Kailash Manasarovar trip. Tibet and a center of the Universe-Mt Kailash is a dream destination of many travelers. Thousands of pilgrimage and visitors travel to Tibet and Kailash from Kathmandu Nepal.
Tibet has opened now for foreigner. It has recently operated the flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa. Kathmandu Nepal is a good transit port to go to Tibet and Mt Kailash. Tibet-Kailash, Lhasa and Everest Base Camp from Nepal offers many benefits such as it simplifies the visa process, saves time and cost. At the same time, it caters an opportunity to experience some of the sights and culture of Nepal.
Content of Tibet and Kailash Travel Guide
How to go Tibet and Kailash from Nepal.
Kailash Short Trek
Tibet and Mount Kailash Tour Cost from Nepal
Is Travel Permits necessary for Kailash Tour and Tibet Tour from Nepal
What to bring for Tibet and Mount Kailash Tour from Kathmandu
Conclusion
How to go Tibet and Kailash from Nepal
Both by land and flight you can reach to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The starting and also the ending point of most of Tibet and Kailash Tour. A direct flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa is the main route for travelers entering Tibet from Kathmandu. The flight is about 90 minutes and costs around 450 US dollars per person. From Lhasa, the tour begins to Mount Kailash and Everest Base Camp. It is also possible to get in Lhasa via mainland China’s different cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Xining by train and flight.
The two options are available. If you get to Lhasa by flight, then you overland out by road from Gyirong border to Nepal. Also, if you enter to Tibet by overland drive from Kathmandu and then you will flight out from Lhasa to Kathmandu and any of the cities of mainland China.
It is also possible to drive in and drive out by road to Tibet and Kailash from Kathmandu. The overland route, commences from Kathmandu and travelling to Kailash Manasarovar by road. It is a popular way to travel from Nepal for budget and limited time travelers. This kind of tour makes you experience local culture of Nepal.
Kathmandu to Lhasa and Kailash Tour via Gyirong is pretty much a reversal of Lhasa to Kathmandu tour, and follows the same routes. You can reach to Nepal/Tibet border by jeep that takes 7 hours’ drive. Once at the border crossing, you’ll complete Nepali immigration and walk across the bridge to China. After immigration checks and entry into China, your tour guide awaits you in the Immigration Office’s waiting area.
Your guide will take you to vehicle with driver, and Tibet and Kailash tour starts with a short drive to Gyirong that is around 24 kilometers to the north. Spend overnight there. From Gyirong, your drive onwards to Saga for Kailash tour and to Tingri for Lhasa and Everest Base Camp Tour.
Kailash Short Trek
From Saga, it is a long day of driving to Darchen, the base camp of Kailash Trek. The trek around Mount Kailash takes three days. The accommodation is basic and you can stay at two of the five monasteries that are located close to the holy Himalaya-Kailash peak. The trail is busy in the peak months, so you may have to sleep in a tent. Bring a good sleeping bag just in case.
Tibet and Kailash overland tour offers a unique border crossing experience. Compared to other Kailash tours, overland tour via Gyirong saves time and also cost-effective. The journey keeps travelers immersed in the local sights and culture without interruption of airports.
Tibet and Mount Kailash Tour Cost from Nepal
Cost for Tibet and Mount Kailash tour from Nepal depends on many factors. Like, how long and when you will travel. If you travel in April to late May, and late of October is a bit cheaper and June to mid-October is expensive as it is a peak time tour in Kailash and Mansarovar. Also, price it depends on accommodations and transportation as well.
Small group joining tour is a cost-effective way for budget travelers. Sharing the cost of guide, driver, and private vehicle, and cheaper hotel rooms by sharing with other travelers is the best options.
Is travel permits needed for Kailash Tour and Travel to Tibet from Nepal
The several permits are necessary to travel to Kailash and Tibet. The Travel Permit is an essential document which is also called Tibet invitation letter too. That issue from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, compulsory for all foreign nationals to enter Tibet.
Tour out of Lhasa, Alien’s Travel Permit and Military Permit also require to visit Mount Kailash and Everest Base Camp. The Foreign Affairs Permit is necessary for culturally sensitive locations such as Mount Kailash and Guge Kingdom.
To apply and get Tibet Travel Permit may take several business days and it serves as a pre-condition for other required permits. We are applying in advance with your passport copies before arrive in Kathmandu and Lhasa. Tibet travel permit is needed to apply your Tibet/China group paper visa at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, that takes 2 to 3 working days. The Chinese embassy in Kathmandu open from Monday to Friday.
The Essential Gears for Tibet and Kailash Tour from Kathmandu.
Once your travel documents are ready, it’s time to pack necessary gear for Mount Kailash and Tibet Tour. In the summer, you need to prepare for some colder weather.
It is best to prepare several layers of clothes so you can adapt to warmer daytime and colder evenings, and good sleeping bag for any nights spent in a tent.
Well preparation for trekking is another must. A well-fitted backpack, sturdy hiking boots, and trekking poles will help you cross some of the rugged terrain. Sun protection is also important. A hat with a brim and UV protection sunglasses will help you to avoid any sun related problems.
Besides staying comfortable and warm, you need to stay healthy. Medicine for altitude sickness is must for all travelers to Tibet and Mt Kailash. Additionally, a first-aid kit with supplies for treating small wounds and medicine for small ailments such as nausea and headaches is also needed. Basic toiletries, sun cream, lip care and skin moisturizer also keep you fresh and comfortable during the tour. Finally, don’t forget basic personal items, an adapter for electrical outlets, small flashlight, and thermos for hotel water.
Conclusion
A trip to Mount Kailash and Tibet from Nepal is good to see Tibet’s breathtaking scenery and important cultural locations. Whether you travel to Lhasa by flight, and overland to Kailash via Gyirong, choices are available. Pack your bags and fulfill your dream of a lifetime journey to Mount Kailash and Tibet-the top of the world. Please write us at missionecotreknepal@gmail.com or call or message on WhatsApp at +977 9851023742 for more information.
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