Mt Kailash tour from Kathmandu – this overland tour to the pristine lake Manasarovar and holy Mt.Kailash in remote western Tibet offers great natural beauty ,  insight toTibetan  Buddhist culture and chances to see the real people of Tibet .

In the far western corner of Tibetan Plateau lie two spectacular tourist destinations –mount Kailash and lake Manasarovar. Mt Kailash is reachable after four days of continuous drive from Kathmandu across the vast Tibetan plateau ( or after a week long "Mount Kailash Trek" from Simikot in western Nepal).After four days of drive we reach to an extremely beautiful turquoise lake with floating swans and the spectacular mount Kailash nearby .For the Hindus, Mt Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva . Lake Manasarovar and Mt Kailash have relogious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists.Four great Asian rivers originate from Lake manasarovar – the Indus , Karnali, Bramhaputra and the Sutlej. Mt Kailash 6741 m , is a black mountain with four sheer walls and snow capped top . The 53 km periphery is the trail for circumambulation around this holy mountain which takes 3 days .The Kora or circumambulation starts at Darchen some 30 Km from lake Manasarovar. After the Kora we drive back to Kathmandu or head for Lhasa for the extended tour . Along the route we enjoy spectacular views of world's highest mountains, meet the nomad sheep herders and enjoy the unique beauty of Tibetan desert . During our trip we travel on 4WD jeep and our belongings are carried on trucks .We sleep in guest houses wherever possible and in tented camps at other places . In the camping days food is cooked by our camp cook. Below you will find two different itineraries . The first one  offers mt kailash tour from Kathmandu and the second one offers the same from Lhasa .

Mount Kailash Tour from Kathmandu

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu , transfer to hotel.
Our guide will receive you in Kathmandu airport, transfer you to hotel  and help with check in formalities. Rest or explore the interesting streets of Kathmadu on your own. O/n in a hotel.

Day 02 Guided tour in Kathmandu
While we will apply an collect your  Chinese visa, you will go for a guided tour of Kathmandu  including Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa. Evening briefing about Mt Kailash trip . O/n in a hotel.

Day 03 Drive  Kathmandu 1350 m  to Zangmu/  Nyalam (150km), 3300m
First day of your Kailash adventure  ! We drive from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet boarder along a scenic  highway.  After immigration formalities at the boarder , you meet our Tibetan guide driver . After  some briefing we drive to Nyalam  3300m . Rest or explore around . O/n in a hotel.

Day 04 Rest Day at Nyalam, 3300m
As you gain considerable height from 1350 m in Kathmandu to 3300 m in Nyalam, it is very important we rest and acclimatize in Nyalam before further driving .
Free afternoon look around. O/n in hotel.

Day 05 Drive Nyalam to Saga/4450m- 232 km
First day with a long drive on the desert terrain . Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds  we cross the  high Labung La pass  at  5050m. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma and  Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing river Brahmaputra ( “Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan ) to reach Saga (4600m). O/n in guest house .

Day 06 Saga to Paryang (4600m) 230 km 7-8 hrs
Watching the mountains in distance and driving through dusty road we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching  to Paryang. At paryang you will feel the excitement of reaching Manasarovar the next day .  o/n in a  guesthouse .

Day 07 Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours
It is a long but an exciting day , offering the first view of mt kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of drive . As you approach  this serene and sacred  lake, historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the North West shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can have a  glimpse of  majestic Mount Kailash.  Manasarovar , the highest  fresh water  lake with turquoise complexion - surrounded by  mt Kailash, Mt.Gurula-Mandala and  Lake Rakchyas is simply heavenly .
O/n in tented camp.

Day 08 Drive  to Darchen (14975ft) 30km
After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata 7694m just across the lake, we drive 30 km to Darchen which serves as the base for Mt kailash kora ( circumambulation).  The Kora is 53 km in total and completed in three days .

Day 09 Trek to Dira-Puk/5000m
It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and
water falls  with some clouds in the clear blue sky.  The  15 km  trail  takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 10 Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18km, 6-7 hrs, 550m ascent, 600m descent.
Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek , cross Dolma La pass at 5670 m .
Once you reach the top,just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself.
By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthul Puk  where the  great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles .

Day 11 End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovar
Complete the kora and drive to lake Manasarovar . Explore around or rest .
O/n in camp.

Day12 Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr

Day13 Drive Paryang to Saga (230km) 7-8 hrs

Day14 Drive to Nyalam or Zhangmu: (245km) 6-7 hr.

Day15  Zhangmu to Kathmandu  150 km
Driving further to Nepal Tibet boarder , complete the immigration formalities , get your Nepal visa .  Say good bye to your Tibetan guide and driver . You will be received by our guide from Kathmandu and drive to Kathmandu . O/n in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 16 Fly back home / onward destination Tour cost : Write us with the number of persons in your group, the category of hotels you want to stay with and any special requirements of yours . We will then quote you the price  which is always reasonable one .

Tibet / China visa fee:  USD 114 extra per person for European passports, USD 198 for US passport holders

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In Nepal

Services included inside Tibet

Service not included:

In nepal

In Tibet

Mt Kailash Tour  from Lhasa Day 01 - Arrive Lhasa (3660 meters), rest / acclimatize
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Lhasa
Day 03 - Sightseeing tour in Lhasa
Day 04 - Drive to Gyantse (3950m)
Day 05 - Sightseeing tour & drive to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 06 - Sightseeing tour & drive to Lhatse (4050m)
Day 07 - Drive to Saga (4600m)
Day 08 - Drive to Paryang (4750m)
Day 09 - Drive to Manasarovar (4560m)
Day 10 - At Manasarovar (4560m)
Day 11 - Drive to Tarboche (4750m)
Day 12 - Trek to Dira-puk (4900m)
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