At a Glance
  • DestinationTibet
  • Difficulty Level Technically Challenging
  • Max. Altitude5800 M
  • Group Size16
  • Trip StyleHotel & tea house
  • StartsKathmandu
  • EndsKathmandu
  • Best TimeMay to October
Highlights
  • This experience on a spiritual journey to Mount Kailash, a striking pyramid-shaped peak is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religion.
  • It is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and the center of the universe.
  • Visit the pristine Lake Manasarovar, one of the holiest highest freshwater lakes in the world, known for its religious significance. 
  • Undertake the sacred Kora (circumambulation) around Mount Kailash, a profound ritual in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. 
  • It is believed that attending holy baths in the nearby sacred Lake Mansarovar and performing pujas can purify sins from past lives adding to the spiritual challenge. 
  • Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour is a spiritual journey that purifies the soul and also gives true blessings. It’s an opportunity to connect with ancient traditions and seek inner transformation.
  • Experience moments of spiritual reflection and meditation in the serene and sacred surroundings.
  • Enjoy awesome landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau, featuring vast plains, rugged terrain, high passes as well as special geological formations.
  • Discover Chiu Monastery, perched on a hill overlooking the Manasarovar Lake, offering stunning views of the landscape.
  • Indulge at the nearby Gurla Mandhata, one of the highest peaks in the region.
  • Interact with diverse groups of pilgrims from various parts of the world fostering a unique cultural exchange. 

This exclusive tour of Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, and Mount Kailash takes you through the vast plains of Western Tibet on a pilgrimage to Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, as well as covering the highlights of Lhasa and Central Tibet. It also offers you unhindered views of the north face of Mount Everest. You will have an amazing journey thanks to the stunning vistas of the snow-capped peaks and the Tibetan landscape. To get insight into Tibetan life and religious traditions, witness Buddhist prayer sessions, visit local Tibetan houses, and engage in religious customs. Following our exploration of the lake and its environs, we will hike the three-day pilgrimage circuit around the sacred mountain to

For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos, the pilgrimage tour to Mt. Kailash Manasarovar is the most sacred. Tibetans refer to Mount Kailash as the "Jewel of Snow," or Ghang Rinpoche, and they view it as the "Naval of the world." The "Abode of Arhats"—those who have gained paradise—is Mount Kailash in Buddhism. On this mountain, according to Bonpos belief, Shanrab, their progenitor, fell from the heavens. Mount Kailash is revered by Hindus as the "Center of the Universe" and the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The two lakes, Lake Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal, are located at the foot of Mt. Gurla Mandhata, south of Mount Kailash. The smaller lake, Rakshas Tal, is regarded as unlucky, while Manasarovar is revered as the most sacred body of water deserving of salvation.
 
Hindus hold that gods come down from heaven to bathe in this sacred lake. Buddhists hold that before giving birth to Lord Buddha, Queen Maya bathed in this sacred lake. These two lakes are fed by the glaciers of Mt. Kailash and Mt. Gurla Mandhata. Because of its religious and mythological significance, a great number of hermits and pilgrims have been traveling to this sacred and holiest of all Mt. Kailash Manasarovar tours for years. The "Roof of the World," as Mt. Kailash Manasarovar Tour is appropriately named, is located in southern Tibet. There are three distinct routes you can take to reach Kailash Manasarovar: from Western Nepal, over the Kyurung border, or via the Everest base camp in Lhasa.

Exploring the Road to Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour 

The starting point of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is usually in Kathmandu, Nepal. You will next proceed to Kyirong, a border town in Tibet. The route continues via charming towns, historic monasteries, and beautiful scenery. You will come to Lake Mansarovar, where pilgrims perform rituals and take a holy plunge. The circumambulation (kora) of Mount Kailash, which entails walking around the peak, is the highlight of the yatra. For those who practice Buddhism and Hinduism, the path around Mount Kailash is counter-clockwise; for those who practice Jainism and Bon, it is in the opposite direction. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra offers an experience that transcends the physical and penetrates the soul, whether you decide for the inner kora trek, a helicopter trip, or the overland route.

 Difficulty level of Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour 

Although physically taxing, the journey is spiritually fulfilling. The grade for the Mount Kailash Manasarovar Lake Trek is moderate. It is an arduous route that passes through high altitudes and rugged terrain. Although the vehicle covers a large portion of the route, some high-altitude trekking is still necessary, including passes above 5,600 meters. The inclement weather, steep elevations, and rough terrain present difficulties. It is essential to acclimate in order to deal with the low oxygen levels and thin air. It's crucial to acclimate to altitude slowly and give your body time to adjust to the changing altitude levels throughout the journey because hurrying the ascent can result in altitude sickness.
Appropriate methods for acclimatization Drinking plenty of water and ascending gradually are essential for reducing the possibility of altitude-related issues. For a risk-free, fulfilling hike, you must pay attention to your body and listen for symptoms of altitude health problems, such as headaches or nausea. It's important to literally prepare your body for this spiritual excursion. Incorporating strength and flexibility training into your routine can improve your readiness for the journey. Frequent runs and walks assist build endurance, which ensures you stay in good health to handle the hike.

Best Season to Travel Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour

The weather, visibility, and spiritual importance are some of the elements that determine when is the best time to visit Manasarovar Lake and Mount Kailash. For the Kailash Manasarovar trek, May, June, September, and October are the best months to go. The weather is nice and the temperatures are comfortable during these months. The sights of deep blue skies and bright skies make climbing Mount Kailash an amazing experience. Even if there are sporadic rains in western Tibet in July and August—the monsoon season—this time of year is still appropriate. Winter is not a good time to visit because of the severe weather, low temperatures, and lack of facilities, which make it inappropriate for the pilgrimage.
Travelers are fortunate to visit Mount Kailash during the Tibetan Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa, which takes place in May or June. Goat and Horse Years are traditionally thought to be good for the journey. Due to its geographical and spiritual components, the Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour is physically taxing; but, with the right planning and direction, it can be a life-changing and fulfilling experience. Get in touch with Hiking Adventure and Treks right away for a fulfilling experience; we have expertise leading pilgrims on this route.

Meals Accomodation During Kailash Manasarovar Tour 

We provide twin/double sharing rooms in Kathmandu that are among the best available 3* standard category lodgings. However, if you would rather have a single supplemental or would like to enhance the service, we can handle things on your behalf for an extra fee.
We provide you with the cleanest, coziest guest rooms in the area for your stays in Syabrubesi, Kerung, Saga, and Manasarovar. On the Mount Kailash Parikrama, however, you will be billeted in the most basic monastery guest homes. Due to their high altitude, the services are considerably more basic than those of hotels in urban areas.

Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to the hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, usually, it takes about one hour. It’s about 20 mins drive from Lhasa Railway Station to your hotel. In order to adapt to the high altitude in Tibet, you'd better have rest and don’t do strenuous exercise. If you feel good, you can visit the Potala Palace Square, a far view the Yaowang Mountain and take a panoramic view of the Potala Palace. Remember to drink lots of water, and eat light and high carbohydrate foods to adapt to the high altitude better.

Stay overnight in Lhasa

    After breakfast in the hotel, the tour guide will take you to Drepung Monastery, the biggest Tibetan monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks in the past. Drepung means Rice Heap in the Tibetan language. The entire monastery is large in scale and the white buildings cluster and cover the hillsides. It's the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.

    In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, and festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs. Then you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.

    Stay overnight in Lhasa

      Today, you will visit the most famous Potala Palace, which is the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. Potala Palace was the winter palace of successive Dalai lamas. It was built by the 33rd great king of Tibet - Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th Century. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. 

      At noon, the tour guide will bring you to a good restaurant to have lunch and have a rest. In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the Lhasa old town. Jokhang Temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days. After that, you will take a walk around the Barkhor Street - one of the most devotional circuits as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa. Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it‘s also a must-see place for visitors.

      Stay overnight in Lhasa

        We will pass by Kampala Pass(4,790m) on the way from Lhasa to Shigatse and visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Standing at the lakeside, you can see its blue water shimmering with charming light, as well as the snow-capped holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar(7,191m) in the distance.  

        Next we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse. Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, famous for its exquisite architecture and intact murals and statues.

        Stay overnight in Shigatse

          In the morning, you will visit the home of Panchen Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery and then drive to Lhatse, a small town located 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch in the local restaurant. After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass Tsola Pass(4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass(5,248m). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. You can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass (5,198m). Then you'll drive along the New Zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5,200m) to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the Golden Everest Peak.

          Stay overnight in Nomad Tent(Dorm Bed)

            You can get up early and enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at Everest Base Camp if the weather is good. After that, drive to Saga, on the way, you can view of the worlds’ 14th-highest peak Mt.Shishapangma (8,012m). Later, you will reach Lake Peikutso(4,590m) and have a rest there. Then continue to Saga(4,600m), If you are lucky enough, you are very likely to see wild animals like the wild donkey, wild antelope, etc.

            Stay overnight in Saga, Guesthouse

              Today, you will spend a lot of time on the way, but it’s worth seeing the landscape along the way.You’ll have stunning views of the great Himalayas to the south and Trans-Himalayan to the north as we drive across the vast plains. This region is home to nomads, you’ll see the beautiful grassland and local's villages. As we cross the Mayomla Pass (5112M), you can enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi(7694M).

              During this thrilling journey, you’ll pass by sand dunes, mountains, and sandstone valleys before we reach the Darchen(4560M), a small nomadic village and an important launch point for pilgrimages around Mt. Kailash. Upon your arrival, you can explore the Darchen town on your own. If you need porters and yaks, your tour guide will arrange it for you this afternoon.

              Stay overnight in Darchen

                In the morning, you will take an eco-bus (included in the cost) to Sarshung valley and start the trekking from there. Then you will meet your porters and yaks at Sarshung Valley(the cost of hiring yaks, horses, and porters are not included in the package). You’ll trek about 15 km from Sarshung Valley to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu River Valleys. During your trekking today, you can see both west and north face of Mt.Kailash. Finally, you will visit Drirapuk Monastery and stay overnight here.

                Stay overnight in Guesthouse, Dorm Bed

                  Today is the most challenging day of the trekking, you’ll climb over the highest pass of the Kora, the Dromala pass(5630m). After a short rest at the top, we will climb down into the long valley and stop for lunch at the Shabjay Dakpo nomadic tent. On the way, you can have a rest in a teahouse. Then you will continue to the Zultulpuk , built by two important religious figures, Milarepa and Naro Bonchung. At last, you will visit Zutulpuk Monastery. You will find the footprint and handprint of Milarepa inside the cave. 

                  Stay overnight in Guesthouse, Dorm Bed

                    It's an easy day of the trek. You'll trek 9km to complete the Kora then take the eco bus back to Darchen. According to Buddhist theory, doing a kora around a holy mountain for one circle can get rid of sins and miseries for the whole life. Only after going through lots of hardships, you can feel the happiness and gratification brought by Kora. Then you take the shuttle bus back to Darchen, about 3km. We will drive you from Darchen to Mansarovar(4560m), the top holy lake in Tibet. It’s 40km to the southwest of Darchen. If the weather is good, you can see the splendid scenery of the lake Manasarovar. If you feel good, you can do a trek along the shore of the lake for a while. And then you'll head to Zhongba.

                    Stay overnight in Zhongba

                      Today we will drive to Gyirong town from Zhongba. In the afternoon, you will visit Gyirong Valley, which is regarded as the backyard garden of the Himalayas. You will see lust forest and breath fresh air. You will be amazed by the creator's masterpiece that 4 seasons exist in such a narrow valley. Gyirong, in Tibetan language, it means comfort or happyness. It's said Gyirong was named by Padma sambhava Buddha, when he entered Tibet from here.

                      Stay overnight in Gyirong

                        Your tour guide will assist you to exit China and see you off at the Gyirong border. We can organize a jeep for transfer from Gyirong to Kathmandu but it's not included in the Package. Or you can take a Jeep drive to Kathmandu, about 140.00USD depending on. The road condition is not good, and it takes about 7 hours from the border to Kathmandu city. Thus, taking a bus is not recommended.

                          Service Details

                          Includes
                          • Comfortable Hotel Accommodations as listed in the itinerary;
                          • Breakfasts provided by hotels;
                          •  Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
                          •  Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first & last day;
                          •  Pick-up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on the first day;
                          •  Shuttle Bus fee go to Kailash: USD10/person;
                          •  Shuttle Bus fee back from Kailash: USD10/person;
                          •  Experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
                          •  All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
                          •  All necessary permits to Tibet;
                          •  Sleeping bags;
                          •  Travel Agency Liability insurance;
                          •  Government Tax;
                          •  Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express);
                          •  Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
                          •  Oxygen tank for emergency use;
                          •  Two bottles of mineral water per person per day;
                          Excludes
                          • Yaks & herders during 3-Day Mt Kailash Kora;
                          • Shuttle Bus fee at Lake Manasarovar: USD 43/person;
                          • International flight to and out of China;
                          •  Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.);
                          • If you miss the free transfer schedule due to flight delay or cancelation, then you are required to pay a private transfer from USD 80/vehicle/time;
                          • Transfer from Gyirong to Kathmandu;
                          • Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal;
                          • While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. Each of you is suggested to tip them 5-10 USD/day in total;
                          • All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment.
                          •  Personal expenses;
                          •  Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions;
                          Dates & Availability
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                          DateJul 29, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024
                          PriceUS$2299
                          AvailabilityAvailable
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