Best Tour Operator For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

“Are you looking for the best tour operator for Kailash Mansarovar yatra? Then, get to know about a reliable tour operator who ensures your safety, smooth logistics, and easy acclimatization and provides an expert local guide during the Kailash Mansarovar yatra in this blog.”

Every year, hundreds of pilgrims and adventurers face permit rejections or health crises due to poor trip management and unreliable tour operators. Choosing the wrong tour operator may jeopardize your Kailash Mansarovar yatra experience, safety, comfort, and even permit issues may arise.

So, if you are planning a Kailash Mansarovar tour, it is very important that you travel with a professional and expert travel agency that can streamline the trip for you and make it hassle-free.

In this blog, we are going to talk about things you should consider while selecting a Kailash Mansarovar travel agency for your trip, why you need a tour operator to visit Kailash, and why Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition is the best travel agency for Kailash Mansarovar yatra.

Not only that, but we will also talk about the booking process, Kailash Mansarovar yatra cost for 2025, fitness, altitude tips, and answer a handful of frequently asked questions related to Kailash Mansarovar yatra.

The main purpose of this blog is to educate you about the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, what it takes to plan this trip, and how we are the best travel agency for anyone looking to do this once-in-a-lifetime voyage. 

Why is a tour operator mandatory for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

The Chinese government has made traveling with a tour operator mandatory for all foreigners. Whether you do the Kailash Mansarovar tour or travel anywhere else in Tibet, your trip must be organized by a licensed tour operator like us.

Below, we have shared all the reasons that make a tour operator must for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra:

• Permit complexities: As mentioned above, only authorized tour operators can assist you obtain permits to enter Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Visa applications submitted by independent travelers very rarely get accepted.
• Language: Even though Kailash Mansarovar is visited by hundreds of Indians and travelers from other countries, the locals mostly speak their native language. Because it is a dense tourist area, you may see many locals speaking okaish English. A tour operator will provide a professional Tibetan guide fluent in your comfortable language for no communication barrier. 
• Logistical challenges: Apart from visas and permits for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, you will need to arrange transportation, guide, accommodation, food, emergency rescue backup. A tour operator takes care of all these things, making the trip hassle-free. Moreover, they are experienced and can provide you with the best service.
• Avoid fraud & scams: Tibet is one of the safest places on Earth to travel to. However, even the safest places may have a few crooks and bad people. Traveling with an authorized tour operator allows you to avoid scams and fraud. You and your money will be in safe hands.
• Emergency support: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a remote trip at a high altitude. It includes risks like altitude sickness, or you may get sick while traveling. There can be natural disasters, bad weather, or other events that are beyond human control. However, an authorized tour operator has experience and a system that allows you to receive emergency support and evacuation if needed. A reliable team supports you 24/7 during the trip, which will allow you to travel freely and enjoy the journey. 

How do you choose the best Kailash Mansarovar tour operator?

There are a few things that you should consider when choosing a tour operator for your Kailash Mansarovar trip. Kindly read below for more information:

• Check Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) authorization: Only government-approved tour operators can legally organize the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Check the company registration number of your travel partner. Also, feel free to ask about it with them. 
• Experience & reputation: See the company’s operation period and experience. 2 to 5 years or more of that experience is good. Likewise, see their Google Reviews, testimonials on their website, and reviews on travel portals like Tripadvisor.
• Tour packages & itinerary flexibility: Companies that specialize in Kailash Mansarovar tours usually offer a wide range of packages and are open to customizing the itinerary to meet their guest’s requirements. Top companies are committed to cater different needs of the travelers, so they have a variety of tour packages. 
• Group size & support staff: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is usually organized into groups. So, you may be traveling with up to 8 or more travelers. The number of travelers doesn’t make any difference if there are ample experienced support staff. Check your group size and how many support staff there will be.
• Package inclusions & hidden costs: Check what services are included in your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package. Budget the additional expenses that are not covered in the package cost. Similarly, ask your travel agency whether there will be any hidden charges. Also, learn about personal expenses not covered in the package cost, but you may come across them.
• Safety & medical facilities: Ask your travel agency about their vehicles and on-field team. Likewise, check their altitude sickness management and evacuation support.
• Customer support & transparency: Notice the customer support of the tour operator you have picked. See how quickly they handle your queries, check their terms and cancellation policy, price transparency, and documentation support for the Kailash Mansarovar tour.
• Cost comparison: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is an expensive pilgrimage trip. The duration of the trip, group size, and the services included in it determines the package cost. It is a good idea to compare the costs, but note that low prices usually do not guarantee the best service in the travel industry. 

Why choose Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025?

• Over 10+ years of expertise
• Standard Kailash Mansarovar Yatra packages ✓
• Luxury Kailash Mansarovar Yatra packages ✓
• Helicopter flights ✓
• Tour from India ✓
• Tour from Nepal ✓
• Guaranteed departure
• Rating: ★★★★★

Mr. Gopal Thapa established Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition in 2014 to provide a wide range of tours, trekking, and climbing programs in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. With 10+ years of experience and knowledge, Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition is a Nepali travel agency based in Kathmandu.

Our experienced, reliable, professional team plans various trips in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Among all of our trips, we specialize in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. We are authorized by the Nepalese and Chinese governments to organize this pilgrimage tour. You can check our Kailash Mansarovar tour packages.

All of our Kailash Mansarovar tour itineraries are customizable. We understand not every traveler has the same fitness, budget, and requirements. Therefore, our flexible itinerary allows you to curate the Kailash Mansarovar tour as per your requirements.

Whether you choose our pre-designed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package or customize one, we assure you that you will get the best service and price. Likewise, we’ll also make sure you get ample acclimatization opportunities and full support from our on-field crew.

Following are the perks of doing the Kailash Mansarovar yatra with us:

• The unmatched knowledge and local expertise of our Nepalese and Tibetan guides will enhance your trip with many legends, local insights, and hidden gems.
• With our flexible and well-crafted itineraries, you will have the best Kailash Mansarovar experience.
• Enjoy a hassle-free trip because we will handle permits, Tibetan visas, transportation, accommodations, food, and other logistics.
• Three-star hotel and finest lodges during the Kailash Mansarovar tour.
• 24/7 access to first-aid and emergency assistance.
• Our trips are ethical and sustainable. We respect local cultures and ensure minimal environmental impact during the yatra.
• Trusted by hundreds of pilgrims throughout the world.
• Luxury Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is available with helicopter flights and five-star accommodation.
• Special group discounts, early bookings, and last-minute bookings are available.
• You can start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from India or Nepal at your convenience. 

Best tour operator for Kailash Mansarovar yatra from Nepal and India

We, Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition, organize the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from both Nepal and India. We are an authorized tour operator for Nepal and India. To this date, we have helped many Nepalese and Indian pilgrims travel to Kailash Mansarovar without any issue.

Note that the trip’s expense may vary depending on where you start the Kailash Mansarovar tour. Nevertheless, we will give you the best price and service in the market. Please make sure your passport has at least six months of validity to obtain the permits.

You can check our Kailash Mansarovar tour packages below. If you do not find any of our pre-designed packages fitting your needs, feel free to contact us anytime to custom-create your trip. 

Please read the article issued by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nepal. The article talks about do’s and don’ts for Indian passport holders. 

Kailash Mansarovar tour package & cost

You can see our Kailash Mansarovar tour packages below with their cost and general information:

Package Name	Duration	Itinerary	Cost
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra	13 days	Kathmandu – Preparation say – Syabrubesi – Kerung – Saga – Mansarovar – Darchen – Yamadwar/Derapuk – Zuthulpuk – Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu – Final departure	USD 3,000
Mount Kailash Overland Tour	16 days	Kathmandu – Preparation day (2 to 4) – Timure – Kerung – Rest day in Kerung –  Saga – Mansarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu – FInal departure	USD 3,000
Kailash via Lhasa In Kerung Out	14 days	Kathmandu – Preparation day – Lhasa – Sightseeing – Shigatse – Saga – Mansarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu – FInal departure	USD 3,100
Kailash Tour via Lhasa	15 days	Kathmandu – Preparation day (2 to 5) –  Lhasa – Sightseeing – Shigatse – Saga – Mansarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Saga – Shigatse – Lhasa – Kathmandu – Final departure	USD 3,500
Lhasa, EBC, and Kailash Tour	19 days	Kathmandu – Preparation day – Lhasa – Sightseeing – Gyantse – Shigatse – Shegar – Rongbuk – EBC/Tingri – Saga – Mansarovar –  Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Mansarovar – Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu – FInal departure	USD 3,500
Kailash Tour via Lucknow to Lucknow (India)	10 days	Drive from Lucknow to Nepalgunj – Simikot – Hilsa/Taklakot – Rest day – Mansarovar – Darchen/Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Taklakot – Hilsa/Simikot – Nepalgunj/Lucknow	USD 3,200
Kailash Heli Tour	13 days	Kathmandu – Preparation day – Nepalgunj – Simikot – Hilsa/Taklakot – Rest day – Mansarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Taklakot – Simikot – Nepalgunj/Kathmandu – FInal departure	USD 3,350

*Note: Package costs do not include the following expenses:

• International flight to/from Kathmandu
• Nepal travel visa fee
• Lunches and dinner in Kathmandu
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Shopping
• Any expenses not mentioned in our cost include a section on the package page

What are the ways you can travel to Kailash Mansarovar?

You can travel to Kailash Mansarovar in three ways- overland tour, flying in and out of Lhasa, and helicopter flight. The price varies for each way. You should pick the travel plan that best suits you, depending on your time, fitness, comfort, and budget.

Overland tour: 

The overland tour is best from Kathmandu, Nepal, because of quick access to the Tibetan border (Kerung). You can reach Mansarovar Lake in just three days of driving from Kathmandu. Currently, there is no tourist-based border crossing between India and Tibet, so your best option is to fly to Kathmandu and start your overland tour.  

Lhasa in and out: 

Flying in and out of Lhasa from both Nepal and India is possible. However, the Lhasa flight cost and duration are lower in Kathmandu, Nepal, than in India.

Helicopter flight: 

A helicopter flight to Kailash Mansarovar is available from Simikot, Nepal. If you are starting the tour from India, first you have to travel to Lucknow. From here, take a 5-hour drive to Nepalgunj (Nepal) and fly to Simikot. It will be a domestic flight that will last around 40 minutes. 

From Simikot, you will take a short 25-minute helicopter flight to Hilsa and cross the border. From Hilsa, you will enjoy a comfortable 45-minute drive to Taklakot in Tibet. The next day, you will reach Mansarovar Lake within less than two hours’ drive from Taklakot. You will follow the same route from Nepal and India for a helicopter tour to Kailash Mansarovar. 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 booking, payment plans, refund policy, and hidden fees with Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition

We recommend that devotees/travelers book the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra at least two weeks before their intended departure date because obtaining permits takes time. Also, note that the Chinese government issues only limited permits for Kailash Mansarovar every year.

If you are sure about joining the trip, we recommend booking as early as possible. This will ensure a guaranteed departure. We have travelers booking the Kailash Mansarovar tour as early as 6 to 7 months.

Our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 bookings are open. According to recent updates from the Indian and Chinese governments, the Kailash Yatra is supposed to resume in the summer of 2025. Please contact us to book your seat.

Payment plans

To reserve your seat, you can pay full payment or at least 50% of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package cost. After we receive the advance booking deposit and necessary documents, we will send you a trip confirmation mail.

Our team will share everything you should do before the trip starts. Likewise, you can clear the remaining due upon arriving in Kathmandu. Note that travelers must clear all the due before the trip starts.

Refund policy

We have a very flexible refund policy. There will be a cancellation charge depending on when you cancel the trip. The closer you cancel the trip from the departure date, the higher the charge will be. So, we recommend travelers make sure they can join the trip and book accordingly.

Please check our refund policy on our Terms & Conditions page.

Hidden fees

There are no hidden fees with Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition. We are very transparent with our pricing and ensure our guests know what is included in our package service and what additional expenses they should budget.

How to book a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra trip?

Follow the below steps to book Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with us:

Step-by-step process

1. Check our Kailash Mansarovar tour packages and select the one that meets your requirements.
2. Click on the cost and dates on the package page and select the date you want to start the tour. If our fixed departure dates don’t align with your date, you can send us an inquiry. The inquiry form is on the right side of the page.
3. Upon your request, our team will contact you to help you with the process and answer your queries.

Good to know

Below, e have made a list of a few things that every traveler planning to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra must know. It is a quick read and will greatly help you, so please do not skip it.

• Best time to visit the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: The best time to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is from April to October. These months have stable weather at high altitudes, so you will enjoy excellent landscapes and have the best experience.
• Kailash Yatra’s difficulty and fitness: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra includes three days of holy Kora, which is around 52 kilometers of walking. The Kora is performed in the span of three days, and each day, you have to walk 5 to 7 hours. It is the most difficult part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and participants must be healthy and fit to complete it. If your health does not allow you to do the Kora, you can hire a horse or skip the Kora part altogether. Before the trip starts, please exercise to improve your stamina, strength, and endurance.
• How do you prepare for the yatra? The best way to prepare for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is to contact us. We will guide you through every step of the journey. If you are ready to commit to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, talk to us, and we will help you prepare.
• Altitude sickness tips: The most overlooked aspect of this trip is the high altitude. Many pilgrims either underestimate the effects of high altitude or are not properly educated about it. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra takes you above 4,500 meters from sea level. It is a huge gain in elevation for most travelers, and if they do not acclimate properly, altitude sickness becomes a huge risk. First, our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra itineraries are designed to provide ample acclimatization opportunities to our guests. Second, our guide will monitor your health throughout the trip and administer your medicine if needed. We recommend you talk to your doctor about altitude sickness. And finally, keep yourself hydrated and listen to your body.
• Language barrier: We will provide a local guide fluent in your language to remove any language barrier. Our guide will help you interact with the locals and make sure their trip goes smoothly.
• Medical facilities during the yatra: We have a well-established medical backup for our guests. From our trained and certified guides to helicopter rescue, we ensure the safety of our guests during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Note that helicopter evacuation costs a lot, so please purchase travel insurance with helicopter rescue coverage.
• Travel insurance: It is up to travelers whether they want to purchase travel insurance for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra or not. Travel insurance is your financial safety net if you get hurt or sick during the trip or need helicopter evacuation. Travel insurance will cover these big expenses and will be a huge relief for you.
• Post-yatra health tips: The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is challenging physically and mentally. We recommend travelers rest, visit a spa, or get massages as their bodies demand after the trip. If you return to Kathmandu, you can get massages or spa treatments here at a very affordable price. 

Senior citizen tips for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

• Senior citizens should assess their physical condition and pick a mode of transportation as per that. Overland tours involve long hours of driving, which may not be ideal for some senior travelers. So, you should consider a helicopter tour.
• If you want to do Kailash Kora but cannot walk 53 kilometers, consider hiring a horse.
• Consult your doctor before starting the trip and ask for his advice. If you have any pre-existing issues, consider them, talk about them with your doctor, and get his approval. Likewise, pack your medicine for the journey and inform us.
• Get your mandatory tests done and receive the necessary vaccinations.
• Start your fitness training 3-6 months before joining the trip. Daily walks, breathing exercises, and yoga are recommended.
• As per your fitness and health condition, create a slow-paced itinerary that allows you ample rest and recovery time.
• Maintain your diet and hydration during the trip. Travel with a supportive family member. Listen to your body. Do not push yourself unnecessarily.

Combine Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Muktinath Darshan

Muktinath Temple is one of the significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhist devotees in Nepal. Located 3,710 meters in the western Himalayan range of Nepal, traveling to Muktinath is not that difficult.

You can drive to Muktinath or take a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Jomsom and drive around two hours from Jomsom to Muktinath.

Combine Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath Darshan

During your preparation days in Kathmandu, you may visit Pashupatinath Temple on your own or combine a guided Pashupatinath Darshan in your trip. 

Conclusion

Leaf Holidays Treks & Expedition is the best tour operator for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, whether for Nepalese or Indian travelers. Not only that, but we organize this once-in-a-lifetime trip for travelers from all around the world.

We are a government-approved tour operator, so there will be no risk of permit rejection, language barrier, accommodation, guide, or any issue with us. We are experienced in organizing the best tour operator for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra and will not disappoint you.

Our service, experience, safety record, transparent pricing, and small groups make us the top pick for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025. Feel free to get in touch with us for further queries.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 bookings are open at the best price!