Begin a breathtaking journey through the heart of Tibet. We are exploring its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Our epic tour takes you to three different tourist destinations which are Lhasa, Mount Kailash, and Mount Everest. We promise to provide a divine and daring adventure.
Mount Kailash via Tibet tour begins from a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. We will be seeing some beautiful places like Potala Palace -the Palace of Dalai Lama, Jokhang Temple (a sacred temple in Tibet), and the ancient street market. Then we move forward for a scenic drive on the Tibetan Plateau which leads to the Everest Base camp. In Everest base camp, we witness the spectacular world’s tallest mountain. And, we will continue our drive toward west Tibet passing small Tibetan settlements. We will visit the beautiful sacred “Lake Manasarovar”. After soaring the beauty of the big lake we will head towards the base camp of Mount Kailash. From here you start circuit trekking. After the end of the Kora, we will be heading to Kerung and getting back to Kathmandu by drive.
Highlights:
EQUIPMENT LIST
Here’s a general packing list of everything you should remember to carry on your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025:
1. A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
2. Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
3. Wind/ waterproof light jacket
4. Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
5. Inner and outer gloves
6. Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries
7. Water bottles and water purification tablets
8. T-shirts or shirts
9. Fleece jumper or jacket
10. Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
11. Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
12. Socks and underwear
13. Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
COMPLEMENTARY LIST
1. Daypack (50-60 liters) with a waterproof cover
2. Down Jacket
3. Duffel Bag
4. Oxygen cylinder
ROUTE MAP
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa flight and Transfer to Hotel (3,650).
Day 04: Lhasa sightseeing.
Day 05: Drive from Lhasa to Gyanste(3950).
Day 06: Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (3,900m)
Day 07: Drive from Shigatse to Shegar (4,050m).
Day 08: Shegar to Rongbuk (4,980m).
Day 09: Excursion to Everest Base camp (North Face) (5,150m) and drive to Tingri.
Day 10: Drive from Tingri to Saga (4,508m).
Day 11: Drive from Saga to Lake Manasarovar(4,560m).
Day 12: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen(4,550m)
Day 13: Darchen to Dirapuk Trek/walk (4,765m) for Mt. Kailash Parikrama.
Day 14: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk Trek /Walk (5,610m).
Day 15: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Saga.
Day 16: Drive from Saga to Kerung (3,700m).
Day 17: Move to Kathmandu from Kerung via Syabrubesi
Day 18: Final Departure.
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop.
- Kathmandu sightseeing.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation in Lhasa.
- All meals during the tour.
- Tibet visa and travel permit fee.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
- An experienced gov.licensed guide.
- Company jacket, bag and cap.
- All ground transportation by suitable vehicle.
- Accommodation in Tibet using guest house.
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Personnel expenses.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Excess baggage charge.
- Any international flights, (except mentioned in the itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation.
- Tips to guide, porter and driver.
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, our company representative will receive you from airport and drop you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Today after breakfast, we will be heading for Kathmandu sightseeing tour. We will be visiting Pashupatinath temple (the sacred temple), Swambhunath stupa (monkey temple) and Budhanilkantha (sleeping Vishnu). Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa flight and Transfer to Hotel (3,650).
Today early morning we have a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival to Lhasa our Tibetan guide will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa sightseeing.
After breakfast, we will proceed for sightseeing tour around Lhasa and drive towards Potala Palace. Potala Palace initially was built by Tubi King Songzan Ganpo in seven century A.D., but the current scale was enlarged by Dalai Lama during 17th century. After visiting Potala Palace we will visit Jokhang Temple-the oldest temple in Tibet, built by King Songzan Ganpo in seven century A.D. Drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05: Lhasa to Gyantse drive (3950).
Today after breakfast, we will be driving towards Gyantse from Lhasa. On the way to Gyantse we will cross the passes named Kamba La (4794 m) and Karo La (5010 m) in between these two high passes your trail pass a long drive along the beach of the stunning and emerge Lake called Yamadroke-Tso with the beautiful view of some snow-capped mountains in the south. Overnight stay at Gyantse.
Day 06: Gyantse to Shigatse drive (3,900m).
After having breakfast, we will go to visit Khumbum stupa and Palkhor monastery at Gyantse then drive to Shigatse. About 2 hrs. drive from Gyantse we will reach Shigatse. Overnight stay at hotel in Shigatse.
Day 07: Drive from Shigatse to Shegar (4,050m).
Today after breakfast we will be driving towards Shegar which is also known as the New Tingri. We will be going Shegar to be prepared for drive to Rongbuk to explore Everest base camp the next day. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Shegar.
Day 08: Shegar to Rongbuk (4,980m).
After having breakfast we will drive to Rongbuk monastery. It is positioned below the gigantic north face of Mt.Everest. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Rongbuk.
Day 09: Excursion to Everest Base camp (North face) (5,150m) and drive to Tingri.
Early morning we will start trekking from the Rongbu monastery to Everest Base Camp and after that we will drive towards Tingri. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Tingri.
Day 10: Tingri to Saga drive (4,580m).
After having breakfast at Tingri we will start driving towards Saga. Overnight stay at guest house in Saga.
Day 11: Saga to Lake Manasarover drive (4,560m).
After breakfast we will be heading towards Lake Manasarovar through a small dusty town of Dongba among enchanting panoramic views. Overnight stay at guest house.
Day 12: Lake Manasarovar to Darchen drive (4,550m).
Today we will take bath at Lake Manasarovar and do puja and havan there. After the exploration of Lake Manasarovar we will start our drive to Darchen. Overnight stay at darchen.
Day 13: Darchen to Dirapuk Trek/walk (4,765m) for Mt. Kailash Parikrama.
Today early morning we will drive to Yamadwar and after visiting yamadwar we will trek to derapuk -Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay at Dirapuk.
Day 14: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk Trek /Walk (5,610m).
Today we will be trekking to Zuthulpuk crossing over the Drolma-La pass. Overnight stay at Zuthulpuk.
Day 15: Zuthulpuk to Darchen and Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4,560m).
Today we will trek back to darchen and from darchen drive towards Lake Manasarovar. Overnight stay at guest house / lodge.
Day 16: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Saga.
Today we will drive back to Saga from Lake Manasarovar. Overnight stay at Saga.
Day 17: Drive from Saga to Kerung (3,700m).
After morning breakfast, we will start our drive to Kerung. Overnight stay at Kerung.
Day 18: Kerung to Kathmandu via syabrubesi.
Today after early morning breakfast, we will start our drive back to Kathmandu via syabrubesi. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Final Departure.
Today our company representative will drop you to the airport for the final departure. We wish you have a safe journey home.