Duration 13 Nights and 14 Days
Start/End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons June and July
Trip Grade Adventurous
Nature of Trip Tour
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transportation Bus
Max. Altitude 5630m, Dorma-La Pass
Accommodation Guest House
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Highlights of Mt. Kailash Tour
- ‘Tour within world highest and largest plateau of Tibet with wonderful scenery
- Exciting overland journey to sacred Lake of Manasrover and at holy Mt. Kailash
- The sweeping panorama of the white snow-capped mountain throughout the trip
- Visit typical and remote Tibetan villages within Yaks summer grazing country
- Crossing high scenic passes facing breathtaking views of dramatic landscapes
- Enjoy visit around holy Manasarovar one of the biggest lakes in Asia
- Parikrama-Kora or circuit around four beautiful sides of sacred Mt. Kailash’
Overview Of Mt. Kailash Tour
The Mt. Kailash Tour takes you to both the extremely holiest of all holy places on Mt. Kailash planet earth, especially for Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist religions as well to Bon sect of pre-Buddhism. Boundless adventure highlights special prices for 2022, 2023, and 2024 to the Mt. Kailash tour. However, the Mt. Kailash tour and Manasarovar Lake Tour are the best options for every Hindu people.
Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar located Far South West of Tibet and North West of Nepal to reach within Tibetan country bounded by the high Himalayan Mountains which fall south of Tibet / China and north of Nepal. Holy Mt. Kailash stands as a separate peak aloof from other great Himalaya range at the height of 6,714 m / 22,028ft high, a striking looking mountain with impressive four cardinal faces of Mt. Kailash. Where four each side’s directions resemble East as Crystal, the West a Ruby, and the south as Sapphire with North Face as Gold.
Mt. Kailash tour and Lake Manasarovar situated on a vast Tibetan plain, listed as the world’s largest and highest plateau or table-land where the average altitude covers from 3,000 m to above 4,000 m which is a big concern for travelers. Where altitude gain and the symptoms of thin air can be acclimatized taking things slowly with overnights stops at certain heights to recover from high altitude sickness. Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour start from Kathmandu (for some can join at Saga town after visiting Lhasa in Tibet) heading towards north close to Mt. Langtang range, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Ganesh Himal at Rasuwagaddi the frontier of Nepal to enter Tibet. Where drive takes you on the high winding road to reach Rasuwa district and beyond north to reach Rasuwagaddi and Kyirong town and villages with time here for acclimatization and continue to drive to higher areas of vast Tibetan dry landscapes. The journey takes you past Saga and Paryang towns through many farm villages crossing the high pass of Mayam-la 5,050 m to reach huge and holy Manasrover with views of Kailash in the north with Gurla-Mandata Mountains in the south direction. At Manasrover enjoy scenic views of peaks and the large lake considered as the holiest spot, where some can take a drive around the lakes of about four hours ride, staying here to worship and prayer as well dip or bathe in the holy waters of Manasarovar.
After a great spiritual moment at Manasrover Lake where a short drive takes you to a busy town at Darchen located south of Mt. Kailash, the place is flooded with pilgrims during the high season of the Saga Dawa festival, with Indian, native Tibetans, and some foreign visitors. Starts holy walks known as parikrama for Hindu, Kora in Tibet and in general a circuit or circumambulation of sacred mountain Kailash heading around its all four sides beginning from North-West to reach the highest point and most holy place Dorma-la at 5,640 m. Then downhill to Lamchu valley towards the east of Kailash past Zutul-Phuk to reach back southern end of Mt. Kailash on completing the holy circuit and then drive back to the border at Kyirong to enter in Nepal. Boundless Adventure sent you a jeep/ Bus to the Kyirong border to drive back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu with memories of glorious journey Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Tour truly spiritual trip an adventure to experience once in your lifetime.
Best tour season in Mt. Kailash Tour
Mount Kailash tour and Muktinath tour are very famous for every Hindu pilgrimage. are you looking for the best season for a Pilgrimage tour in Tibet and Nepal? From June to August is the best season for the Mount Kailash tour in Tibet and From March and May and June to December is the best season in Muktinath Temple. However, you will have Mt. Kailash Tour information and the best service from Boundless Adventure Nepal.
Mt. Kailash Tour Itinerary
01
Day 01: Pick up from International airport.
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Car
15 m -
Accommodation
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1,380m
The fresh arrival to Kathmandu on reaching Nepal international airport received by our staff for short transfer in the hub of Kathmandu city, close around Thamel area, where all good hotels located within easy assist to your requirement for Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour.
At the hotel after checking into your nice rooms meet in the hotel lobby for a group briefing on Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Tour, with a welcome dinner in nice Nepalese restaurants with cultural programs as entertainment for the night.
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Day 02: Explore in Kathmandu
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Car
6 Hours -
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B, -
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
The morning after breakfast tour starts around interesting places around the city of Kathmandu steeped with historical, cultural, and religious monuments listed in world heritage sites.
Visit Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Old Durbar Square including ancient Stupa of Swayambhunath, rest of the day preparing for Kailash and Manasrover tour next early morning.
03
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong 1,896m - (165 km)
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Food
B, -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Kyirong -
Altitude
1,896m
Early morning start with a drive to Dhunche and then reach Syabrubesi, Dhunche headquarters town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himalayan after Dhunche drive leads down to reach at Syabrubesi village the home of Tamang tribe people with views of Ganesh and Langtang Himal ranges
From Syabrubesi village drive continues on the newly constructed road linking Nepal with Tibet via Rasuwa-Gadhi (1,800m / 15 km / 1 hr min from Syabrubesi), reaching the border, received by our Tibetan guide and drivers.
After completing passport formalities on both Nepal / Tibet sides, a short drive takes you into Tibet soil at Kyirong for a first overnight stop in Tibet, accommodation in a local guest-house located close to Ganesh and Langtang Himal that borders Nepal and Tibet.
04
Day 04: Drive to Saga 4,600 m - (265 kms) - 05 hrs.
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Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Saga -
Altitude
4,600 m
Enjoy first breakfast in Tibet and continue to drive around vast Tibetan plateau crossing few high passes with views of high snow-peaks, as drive leads on wide country witness sheep and yak grazing on huge pasture field.
The journey towards remote parts of Tibet then over a bridge of Brahmaputra River also called the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, flows from the very source of Mt. Kailash glacier.
Drive to reach Saga a moderate size town with nice lodges, hotels and restaurants, on arrival check into the best available hotels or guest houses.
05
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization and explore the town of Saga.
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Walking Hours
4 -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
Place
Saga -
Altitude
4,600m
Rest day in Saga for acclimatization where one can explore the town and witness Tibetan culture and heritage traditional life.
06
Day 06: From Saga drive to Lake Manasrover 4,505m - (420 kms) - 06 hrs.
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B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
Place
Lake -
Altitude
4,505m
From Saga town, morning drive leads into the dry country, after few hours with a climb over high 4,900 m pass, and down-hill towards vast flat field facing views of snow-capped peaks in the south direction towards Nepal.
After a little hour scenic drive heading past Paryang and towards Mt. Kailash area reaching vast Barkha valley, the journey continues through several small farm villages and past nomad camps, then over Mayum-la pass at 5,050 m high.
A long descend to reach on the gradual road of few hours facing views of Lake Manasrover as drive head to the west side of the lake at Chu-Gompa for an overnight stop near Manasrover Lake with views of Mt. Kailash.
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Day 07: Lake Manasrover to drive to Darchen 4,660 m- (55 Kms) about an hour or more rides
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Food
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Hotel -
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Darchen -
Altitude
4,660 m
Free and leisure morning to enjoy walk around holy Lake of Manasrover located between Mt. Kailash 6,714 m and Mt. Gurla Mandhata range at 7,694 m.
In Hindu belief that Lake Manasrover floats beneath a shadow of holy Mt. Kailash the lake which forms the mind of God known as Manas.
Hindu pilgrims can perform puja and worship taking a dip in the water of sacred lake near to shore.
In Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religion, the holiest and largest lake of Asia; the best time for a tour around Lake Manasrover in late autumn and early spring when streams and rivers are at a low level.
Afternoon drive continues for a short hour to reach Darchen a busy town with many shops-stores and lodges, Guest-House, a great place to observe local Tibetan traditional life and culture, during auspicious time Darchen flooded with Tibetan and Indian pilgrims for Kora, parikrama or holy circuit.
08
Day 08: Drive to Tarboche start walk to Diraphuk 4,900 m (18kms) - 06 hrs.
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Hotel -
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Diraphuk -
Altitude
4,900 m
From Darchen start morning with a short ride to reach the holy spot of Tarboche, a sacred place with views of Mt. Kailash West Face.
The walk begins on a wide trail with a slow climb to reach Dhiraphuk overnight with the small monastery and Gompa/monastery, which offers great views of holy Mt. Kailash North Face.
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Day 09: Trek to Zutulphuk (4,750m)- (20 kms) - 06 hrs.
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Walking Hours
6 -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
lodge or camp -
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Zutulphuk -
Altitude
4,750m
From Dhira-Phuk morning walk leads to climbing up of more than two hours to reach the top of Dromo-la pass at 5,630m /18,525ft.
A holy spot within the close to Mt. Kailash facing great majestic view of Kailash North Face on the high point of the adventure a big black rock represents goddess Dolma or Dromo (Tara) marked and blessed with thousands of colorful prayer flags.
After a short stop long descend to Lamchu valley with a nice walk to Zutul-Puk Gompa for the overnight stop, either in the lodge or in a tented camp.
This place named after a holy cave where poet and saint Milereppa meditate in the early 11th century, his footprints can be seen on the cave rooftop.
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Day 10: End the walk and drive to New Dzongba 4,425 m-(315 kms) -07 hrs.
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Walking Hours
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Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Dzongba -
Altitude
4,425 m
Today last day walk of the holy parikrama and circuit or Kora, as morning takes you on a nice gentle trail reaching a narrow valley within a river gorge of Karnali River.
From here short walk close to Darchen, and then end the trek for a long drive on completing holy walks as drive leads past Mayum-la pass base to reach at New Dzongba town for the overnight stop.
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Day 11: Drive to Saga- (235 kms) - 05 hrs.
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Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
hotel -
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Sanga -
Altitude
4,600m
From this new town of Dzongba morning ride takes you on the same dusty highway and over high passes to reach Saga town for an overnight stop.
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Day 12: Drive back to Kyirong - 05 hrs.
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B, L, D -
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Hotel -
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Kyirong -
Altitude
1,896m
After a great exciting time on walks around Mt. Kailash morning drive takes you back to Kyirong, where the journey leads past the Tibetan plateau to reach Kyirong for the last overnight stop on the Nepal side.
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Day 13: From Kyirong drive to Kathmandu - 06 hrs.
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Food
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Accommodation
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
Depart from Tibet / China bidding farewell to our Tibetan guide and cheerful drivers and then a short drive takes you across the border of Nepal and Tibet / China at Rasuwa-Gandhi.
After completing visa and passport formalities continue to drive to reach Syabrubesi village then on winding uphill to Dhunche town.
From Dhunche onward on a good road to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills, and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu.
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Day 14: Depart Kathmandu for international departure homeward bound.
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Food
B -
Accommodation
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
Last and final day in the country of great Himalayan wonders after fascinating experience on Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Tour, as per your time for international flight Boundless Treks staff transfer you to the airport for onward journey homeward bound.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure arrangements
- 03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu hotel on twin sharing
- 01 Night accommodation in Border, Langtang national park (Local Guesthouse)
- 09 Nights accommodation in Kailash (Local Guesthouse)
- Buffet vegetable foods in the entire trip (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- English speaking Tibetan guide for custom formalities
- Nepali team leader/ Co-coordinator
- Experience staff team
- All private transportation by Bus
- Tibet travel permit and Tibet visa
- Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
- Entrance fees of Langtang National park
- Duffel bag to keep your goods during Kailash tour
- Emergency evacuation management
Cost Excludes
- Personal expenses, Insurance, Medical expenses and Emergency rescue
- Personal horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama
- More than 3 nights hotels in Kathmandu in case of unforeseen circumstances like the late permit, or early arrive from Kailash
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