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Lhasa to Kailash Tour- Exit via Kerung border

Trip Summary
  • Trip Duration12 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude 5,640m
  • Activity Tour/Trek
  • Starts/Ends Lhasa/Kathmandu
  • Best Season April to October
Highlights

Get into the unforgettable 12-day journey starting from Lhasa to Mount Kailash, returning to Nepal via the famous Kerung border. This well-designed 12-day itinerary offers a blend of Tibetan culture, high landscapes, and deep spiritual experiences.

Tour Highlights:

  • Exploration in Lhasa: This Tour begins in Lhasa, where you will explore famous landmarks of Lhasa such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazar. The exploration of these sites provides a deep connection to the Tibetan heritage sites and their spiritual core.
  • Overland Journey: Travelling through the Main City of Tibet, this customized Lhasa Kailash tour offers a very impressive and unique glimpse into the Tibetan landscapes and Nepal.
  • Pilgrimage to sacred Mount Kailash: Experience the spiritual significance of Mount Kailash, by participating in the three-day Kailash Kora.
  • Visit to holy Lake Manasarovar: Exploration of Lake Manasarovar and its spiritual environment.
  • Exit via Kerung Border: End your journey by crossing the scenic Kerung border back into Nepal, allowing the additional cultural experience.

Embark on a spiritual journey with this 12-day Lhasa Kailash Tour Package. This spiritual and adventurous journey begins in Lhasa, Tibet, and goes to the ngari region of Tibet to discover the beauty of  Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, before returning to the beautiful country of Nepal via the Kerung border. This designed itinerary offers a perfect blend of spiritual practices, beautiful high landscapes, and different cultures.

In this package, visitors explores iconic landmark like Potala Planace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street and then undertake the spiritual three- day Kailash parikrama, also known as Kailash Kora around the holy Mount Kailash, that is believed to clean the entire sins from life and bring blessings. This package is ideal for the spiritual pilgrim, nature lover, and adventure seekers, providing an unforgettable experience of Tibet’s culture and the mystical aura of Mount Kailash.

Itinerary
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Your journey begins as you arrive in Lhasa, the center of Tibetan culture and spirituality. To reach Lhasa, whether you can fly in from the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu or from Mainland China. Whether you fly to Lhasa from any destination or reach by train, our Tibetan guide will greet you there and takes you to the hotel. Since Lhasa is situated at 3,650 meters height from sea level, it is very important to get enough rest and acclimatize your body to the high altitude. Once reach Lhasa, you will enjoy the first glimpse of the Tibetan land. Full rest for the day for acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.

  • Max. Altitude:3,650m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

At your breakfast time, our Tibetan guide will be at the hotel to pick you up for the sightseeing tour to Lhasa City. Today’s sightseeing covers the exploration of historic Tibetan sites around Lhasa including Sera Monastery (The University of the Monks),Drepung Monastery (University of the Monks), and Jokhang Temple (the house of Lord Buddha founded in 647 AD by King Songtsen Gampo). Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.

  • Max. Altitude:3,650m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

The third day in Lhasa City offers you a spectacular view of the famous Potala Place, the house of the Dalai Lama. It was the house of the Dalai Lama until 1959, which is considered as one of the wonders of the world among the different wonders. Once you visit the renowned Potala Palace, a guide will take you to look at Norbulinka Palace, a traditional summer palace of the Dalai Lama built in 1755.

  • Max. Altitude:3,650m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Depart from Lhasa and enjoy your scenic drive through high altitude passes and beasutiful Tibetan landscapes, Rivers and the breathtaking Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. Approximately 5 to 6 hours, you will reach Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city and home to the Tashihunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight stay in Shigatse.

  • Max. Altitude:3,860m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

After the breakfast at hotel, your journey continues westward to Saga, the gateway to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Todays drive offers breattaking views of Tibetan mountainous landscapes, yak grazing fields and settlements. By the late afternoon, you will reach Saga, where you can rest, accimatize your body and prepare for your journey into the vast and remote region of Tibet.Overnight stay in Saga.

  • Max. Altitude:4,640m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

The journey to the holy Lake Manasarovar starts with a different charm and excitement today. The first view of the famous and sacred Mount Kailash also can be seen today from Lake Manasarovar. Throughout the journey having a beautiful view of Tibetan land and its natural things, the driver will take you to the Manasarovar by late afternoon, then perform Manasarovar Kora around the lake with Jeep/Bus will complete the spiritual experience. Overnight stay near of Lake Manasarovar.

  • Max. Altitude:4,600m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

The day starts with an early morning breakfast, which makes you more curious to explore the places today around the Kailash region. After breakfast, you will have enough time to explore the famous Lake Manasarovar and its surroundings. The people from different religious faiths get a holy bath at Lake Manasarovar and also conduct different rituals at the bank of Lake Manasarovar. After completing all the rituals, we will finish the lunch there and then start a short drive towards Darchen. Darchen is known as the base of Mount Kailash, where the Kailash Kora starts and ends. A 40 km short drive takes you to Darchen, where you will complete all the preparations for the upcoming treks around Mount Kailash from next day. Overnight stay at Darchen.

  • Max. Altitude:4,670m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Guest House

Mount Kailash Kora starts from Darchen, which is an adventurous day for travelers. The 18 Km trek should be completed on this first day of Kora. Around a 2-hour trek around Kailash takes you to the point where Mount Kailash looks stunning. The first day’s easy walk ends at Dirapuk where we going to stay overnight and prepare for another day.

  • Max. Altitude:5,210
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Guest House

Today is the toughest day of Kailash Kora. Travelers start an early morning walk from Dirapuk, which goes to Zuthulpuk. Today’s trek goes through the highest Dolma La Pass and quickly goes downhill to the basic tea house at the bottom.  The entire trek of today's Kora takes about 9 hours in total to reach Zuthulpuk. Overnight stay in Zuthulpuk.

  • Max. Altitude:4,790m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Guest House

The third and last day of Kailash Kora starts from Zuthulpuk and reaches Darchen within 3 hour's walk. Once reach Darchen, the driver will take you back to Saga town until late evening. Today’s journey ends with a good rest at Saga.

  • Max. Altitude:4,640m
  • Meals:Full Board Basis
  • Accommodation:Hotel

The journey from Saga takes you to the near Nepal border. Kyirong town is the nearest town to the Rasuwagadhi border, where you will spend today’s night.

  • Max. Altitude:2,770m
  • Meals:Full Board
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Your last day in Tibet ends at the Rasuwagadhi border. A morning drive from Kyirong town takes you to a border side, where a guide and driver will say final greetings to you and your journey begins for Kathmandu. A scenic drive back to Kathmandu goes thorugh the Langtang National Park and the Shivapuri National Park, returning to Kathmandu by late afternoon. End of the tour.

  • Max. Altitude:1,324m
  • Meals:Full Board
Cost Details
Cost Includes
  • All ground transfers by private vehicle in Nepal and during the Tibet tour.
  • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast in Lhasa at a 4-star Kyichu hotel.
  • Hotel/guesthouse accommodation during the Tibet tour as per the itinerary, including basic guesthouses during the Kailash Parikrama/Kora.
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the Tibet tour in the hotel until saga.
  • Full board meal prepared by our dedicated kitchen team from Saga through the tour.
  • Enough boiled drinking or daily 2 liter mineral water during the Tibet tour.
  • Oxygen tank while in Kailash tour
  • All entry fees to monasteries and sites in Tibet.
  • All necessary Tibet entry permits and road permits.
  • One Nepali guide and one local Tibetan English-speaking guide for the entire tour.
  • Yaks to carry trekking luggage during the Kailash Kora.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.
Cost Excludes
  • Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tibet travel visa and visa fee.
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa
  • All cold drinks such as alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
  • Shopping, laundry, internet, phone bills
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Use of Oxygen at the teahouses in case of emergency.
  • The extra cost of transportation, Porterage, etc., involved due to landslides, snowfall
  • Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place.
  • Tips for trekking crew members and drivers.

 

FAQs

  • Age restriction for the Kailash tour is between 12 to 70 while participants should be in good health. People with heart and other health issues should communicate with a doctor before this trip.

  • Yes, you can combine your Mount Kailash tour with visits to Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, or other places inside Tibet.

  • Facilities are basic. Carry personal hygiene products and a portable water filter for convenience.

  • Photography is generally allowed, but restrictions apply to some monasteries and sacred sites.

  • Meals include basic Tibetan, Nepali, and Chinese dishes. Options are limited, especially in remote areas.

  • Completing the kora is considered a profound spiritual achievement. Walking around the mountain symbolizes cleansing sins and gaining blessings.

  • The tour is not recommended for absolute beginners due to the high altitude and demanding trek. Some prior trekking experience can be helpful.

  • Yes, avoid touching religious artifacts, respect local customs, and ask for permission before photographing people or religious sites.

  • Independent travel to Mount Kailash is not allowed for international travelers. You must join a guided tour or you should have your group.

  • Costs vary depending on the travel duration, inclusions of services, and the tour operator. Prices typically range from around US$ 1,400 to US$ 4,000 per person.

  • The Mount Kailash Overland Tour is a unique journey that combines spirituality and adventure. Located in Tibet, an autonomous region of China, This Mount is considered as a sacred. The trip usually involves traveling through Nepal or China.

  • Yes, due to the high elevation (over 4,500 meters), altitude sickness is a risk. Proper acclimatization and precautions are crucial.

  • Essentials include warm clothing, sturdy trekking shoes, a sleeping bag, water purification tablets, sunscreen, and altitude sickness medication.

  • Accommodations range from basic guesthouses to tents at stops along the journey. Expect very basic facilities.

  • Most travelers start from Kathmandu, Nepal, or Lhasa, Tibet. From there, you travel by road to Darchen, the base for the Mount Kailash trek.

  • Yes, international travelers from all over the world need a Tibet Travel Permit and visa to visit Mount Kailash. For 2025 specific countries do not need visas anymore to travel to Tibet. Your travel agent in Kathmandu will arrange all the necessary paperwork regarding this tour.

  • Due to the high altitude and rugged terrain, the trek (kora) is considered moderately to highly challenging. It covers about 52 km and typically takes three days.

  • The best time to do this trip is in summer when the weather is very good, starting from April to the end of September is a good time to travel Mount Kailash.

  • Mount Kailash is holy to four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. In Hinduism, it is believed to be the house of Lord Shiva and a symbol of cosmic power in other faiths.

  • Mount Kailash is located in the Tibet province of China, which is also considered a center of religious faith.

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