The Kailash Mansarovar tour leads you to the holiest of all holy places on this planet earth. Revered as a sacred spot for four main religions Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and ancient Bon of the pre-Buddhism sect. It will be a special place for all cast and creeds, and religions also, to experience its wild and scenic surroundings.
Holy Mt. Kailash rises solely on its own at 6,638 m and 21,778 feet high, which the Tibetans call Kang Rinpoche. An amazing mountain, the source of four major systems of Asia, Brahmaputra / Yarlung Tsangpo, Sutlej, Karnali, and Indus. Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, situated within a vast wide plateau at Ngari province of Far South-West Tibet, which was once the heart of the ancient kingdom of Guge. Some 1,600 km and 990 miles west of Tibet from the capital Lhasa and 538 km, about 335 miles distance from Kathmandu. Kailash Mansarovar tour starting and ending point of the Kailash Manasarovar tour, where a drive leads you to an exciting landscape.
Kailash Mansarovar tour continues north of Kathmandu Valley to reach the Langtang Himal area within green farm areas and forest to enter Tibet at Kyirong. Spending extra days at Kyirong, also called Gyirong Zangbo, next to Gyirong River, a tributary that later joins the Trisuli River in Nepal. A perfect height for acclimatization before heading towards a higher region of great Tibetan dry and arid wilderness. From Kyirong or Gyirong, the adventure begins heading the far western region of the Tibetan plateau, crossing over a pass to reach Brahmaputra River / Yarlung Tsangpo near the town of Saga.
The Kailash Mansarovar tour continues toward the holy Lake Manasarovar, where we will have an extra day to enjoy the views around the huge Lake. Which is almost 90 km. Long and 70 km. Wide, one can take a hike to old Chu Gomba perched on top of a cliff cave. A religious person can offer prayer and have a dip or bathe on the shallow side of the holy lake, the ritual done mostly by Hindu followers.
Kailash Mansarovar tour After a pleasant time at Lake Manasarovar, our journey takes you on a wide Barkha plain, past the busy town of Darchen. Drive leads west at the holy spot of Taboche, where our trek and pilgrimage walk begins from the west of Mt. Kailash. To reach Dhiraphuk within the North Face of stunning Mt. Kailash, spend overnight in a simple lodge.
Holy walk, circuit, Parikrama, or Kora continues heading for a big steep climb to reach the highest point of the adventure. Stand on top of Dolma-La Pass 5, 630 m / 18,471 feet high, facing Mt. Kailash North-Eastern Face. The pass is regarded as a holy place with the closest views of the great Mt. Kailash and then the Kailash Mansarovar tour continues toward a long downhill.
Kailash Mansarovar tour on reaching the base of Dolma-La Pass, the rest of the walk on a gradual trail to reach Zutulpuk. A small settlement with a few simple lodges and shops and a huge cave, the word Zutul means a place with a cave. Where 11th-century saint Milarepa meditated in this cave, leaving an image of his footprints. Finally, our holy circuit/kora completes on reaching a road-head for a long drive to the border of Tibet and Nepal. On route, spend overnight stops at Saga and Kyirong, and then enter Nepal back into the green vegetation.
Within tall tree lines and heavily farmland villages, the drive takes you to Kathmandu with last night’s halt around Langtang Himal. Kailash Mansarovar tour adventure comes to an end at Kathmandu after a mystical journey.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour - Route Map
Detail Itinerary of Kailash Mansarovar Tour
Enjoy a good breakfast at Kathmandu, where morning leads to an exciting drive as well as a newly built dirt road that takes you to the border of Nepal Rasuwagadhi.
Jeep 7 Hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2890m
After breakfast short walk across to the Tibetan side of the border. Where our Tibetan guide and driver from our counterpart agents of Tibet will meet you and then through immigration and customs formalities. Then a short drive reaches you in Tibet at Kyirong County for first overnight accommodation in a nice local guest-house Kyirong, a free day for acclimatization is necessary before heading towards the high-altitude terrain of the vast Tibetan plateau. Enjoy the day with short walks browse around this small town and witness the local impressive culture interwoven with Tibetan Buddhism religion within the backdrop of the Ganesh and Langtang Himal range.
Walking 30m
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2890m
After a relaxing day and overnight stops in Kyirong, then having breakfast drive takes you into a river gorge for an hour to enter a wide-open country. The start of Tibet’s vast south-west plateau, a wild, windswept landscape of arid and dry air with sparse vegetation, as the journey continues where the road from Nylam / Zhangmu joins near Paigut-Tsho, a huge salt lake. From here drive leads up to cross over the small pass towards Brahmaputra River / Yarlung Tsangpo that flows from the source of Mt. Kailash. Drive heads to cross a long bridge to reach Saga for an overnight stop. A moderate size town situated en route to Mt. Kailash, where Lhasa and Shigatse road joins. Spend the overnight in a nice guest house, lodge, or hotel with time for a short walk around the town of Saga within a windblown high country.
Jeep 5 Hours
Accommodation Guset House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 4400m
From Saga, start the day early morning to cover a long distance to reach the holy Manasarover Lake within the Mt. Kailash area. Drive heads to cross several high passes to reach the small town of Drogba, to enter within a long stretch of vast wide Tibetan landscapes.
On the drive, enjoy views of distant Himalayan peaks that border the western part of Nepal with Tibet. Driving through villages and towns and observe nomads and yak herders’ camps as the ride reaches you at Paryang, a windswept small town. Stopping here for a possible lunch stop, then drives continues to cross a high pass of Myum-la at 5 150 m, with chances of spotting some wildlife like mountain antelope with a herd of Kang the wild Ass, then downhill to the east side of Lake Manasarover close to the small town of Horpa, with the first glimpse of Mt. Kailash towards the north. From Herpa enter the large and wide Barakha plain of Ngari province within remote areas of Far South West Tibet, then end the day for an overnight halt at the west side of the holy Manasarover Lake. Close to an old monastery Chu Gompa is located on a high red cliff within an overhanging cave. Accommodation in a simple lodge or guest-house, in the high season of pilgrimage, gets over-crowded with Indian devotees and pilgrims.
Jeep 7 Hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 4588m
Another rest day on this beautiful location by the holy Lake Manasarover with views of Mt. Kailash and Gurla Mandhata mountain range which is 7,694 m high towards the south of the lake with Kailash in the north. Enjoy the day for acclimatization as well for prayer and worship, or take a short walk uphill to interesting Chu Gompa. The myth and legend behind Lake Manasarover, where Hindu belief is Manasarover float beneath the shadow of holy Kailash as the lake formed in the mind of Gods like the word ‘Manas’ origin from ancient Sanskrit language mean mind or soul of god and the holy spirit. For interested and keen members, the option is for a few hours of Parikrama or a circuit of Lake Manasarover on a four-wheel drive for a complete circuit covering a distance of 110 km. The best time for kora and Parikrama around Lake Manasarover in late autumn and early spring when the tributary streams and rivers are low that joins the lake.
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 4588m
From Lake Manasarover, after enjoying a nice relaxing day our main goal and highlight start with a short drive to reach the near west face of holy Mt. Kailash. The ride leads past Darchen town with many hotels and lodges and markets, can be busy with pilgrims on auspicious time for kora and Parikrama on Saga Dawa, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, especially for Buddhist pilgrims. On reaching Taboche, a holy spot for Tibetan Buddhists marked with thousands of prayer flags and a tall wooden flag pole changes the pole and flags once a year on the day great festival time of Saga Dawa. Enjoy looking grand vista of Mt. Kailash West Face, from here our walk commences heading towards wide dry plains taking a path along the bank of a stream with a few small high altitude prickly shrubs and bushes. As gradual climb starts for few hours, but most of the walk on a level trail to reach Dhiraphuk Gompa for an overnight stop, accommodation in a simple lodge, and guest-house with a close towering North Face of Mt. Kailash.
Jeep Hours
Accommodation Guset House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 4900m
The second day of the holy walk will be the hardest and tough day due to the steep climb and high altitude to reach Dolma-La top, the highest pass of the journey. Morning from Dhiraphuk starts on a gentle trail for a short hour on reaching a small wooden bridge, which is on the route of inner and outer Kora/circuit. The walk leads to outer Parikrama and circuit with a climb on a well-defined path, marked with many stone cairns and various items offered by Tibetan pilgrims. As the climb proceeds, then reach the highest and holy spot Dolma-La Pass at 5 630 m high, with the closest views of Mt. Kailash North-East Face. A sacred place, the pass festooned with prayer flags and offerings by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Enjoy the best time of your life and experience being on the highest and holy point of the adventure. From the top, a long downhill with views of a small glacial pond called Parvati Kund. As the walk continues to reach the base of Dolma-La around Lamchu Valley on the eastern side of Mt. Kailash. On reaching the valley floor, the rest of the walk is on an easy gradual wide path to reach Zutul-Puk, a small settlement with few shops and a simple lodge close to a cave, where 11th Century saint Milarepa meditated. Where you can notice a trace of his holy footprints on the ceiling of this large cave. The word Zutul-Puk means a place with a cave.
Walking 6 Hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 5630m
Another day to start early from Zutulpuk, after a simple local breakfast, a short walk of a few hours to reach a road-head, where our Tibetan drivers will be waiting for a long drive to Saga town. On the last day of the holy circuit, kora or Parikrama is on a gradual flat valley trail walking past many Mani prayer monuments to reach a narrow gorge by the side of the great Karnali River that flows towards Western Nepal. Our direction diverts west near Darchen on the last leg of the walks. As our holy hike ends at a dramatic exit from the river valley. Where drive leads to Saga on the same route over Mayum-La Pass; then reach Saga for an overnight stop, have a late dinner, and then retire to your rooms after a most exciting day and long drive.
Walking 7 Hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 4300m
Today’s overland journey will be exciting to reach the end of the wide arid, and barren Tibetan plateau, following the same route as earlier, then enter into a narrow river gorge and then to a wide-open valley on reaching Kyirong County by late afternoon as well for the last overnight stop in Tibet.
Jeep 5 Hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals B/L/D
Altitude 2880m
Leisure and late morning breakfast at Kyirong to Dhunche town populated by Tamang people, the hill tribes of Central Himalaya and Langtang region. After a nice breakfast, an exciting drive to Kathmandu. As the drive follows the lovely villages and towns of Ramche and Manebhanjyang.
The journey continues around warm low areas of Trisuli Bazar and heading past Nuwakott to reach Kathmandu, and then transfer to your respective hotels. Afternoon free on last day in Kathmandu for individual activities and shopping Nepalese souvenirs.
Jeep 6 Hours
Meals B/L
Altitude 1300m
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
All arrivals & departures by Vertex Holiday
Professional Nepali leader with fluent speak in English and Hindi language and English-speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet.
9 Night Twin sharing Guest House From Kyirong to Kyirong ( 3 Star Hotel Lhasa nad Darchen)
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the entire trip
Daily health check-ups by our train staff (Pulse Rage, Heart breath, Pressure, Oxygen Level)
Entrance fee during the trip as per itinerary
Kathmandu_Kyirong_Kathamdnu Private vehicle (as per group size)
All transportation by Van / Bus in Tibet/ Kailash
Applicable entrance fees to visit Monasteries
China Tibet Entry Visa Fee / Group Visa
Special Kailash Parikrama (tour) Permit
Kailash Mansarovar tour Certificate
Company 1 Duffle bag
Oxygen cylinder for high-altitude specially Kailash Parikrama
Vertex Holiday Emergency Rescue Management
Yak or Staff to Carry your goods during Kailash Parikrama
Travel insurance for Nepali staff only
What's Excluded?
During the trip Emergency Rescue expenses, if required
International Airfare
Personal extra Expenses
personal haired horse and Helper cost during Kailash round/ parikrama
Travel & Medical Insurance
Tips For Staff
All expenses of a personal nature
Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa. (For foreign passport holders only: 30 US$ for 15 days and 50US$ for 30 days visa cost)
Personal gear, clothes & equipment for trekking tour
Kailash Tour Rescue jeep incase needed if some one goes back earlier than the group
Add-ons & Options
Kathmandu food Hotel Accommodation and others program
Essential Information - Kailash Mansarovar Tour
Benefits of Booking Kailash Mansarovar Tour with Vertex Holiday
Expert Guidance: Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
24 Hours Company Assist: Vertex Holiday Team member 24 hours will assist during the Kailash Mansarovar Tour.
Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize the trip.
Free luggage storage at Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel
Kailash Mansarovar Tour From Nepal
For the Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Tour from Kyirong and Saga, it is important and much better to spend nights in tented camps rather than using a simple lodge at Mansarovar and around the Kailash circuit, with camping food served from our camping kitchen.
The lodges can be overcrowded with pilgrims sometimes, especially during the high season for pilgrimage and in Saga Dawa festival time. Tibet is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal in terms of time.
Tibet is ahead of Nepal by 2 hours and 15 minutes. The currency used in Tibet is the Chinese Renminbi Yuan. The exchange rate is about US$1 = Yuan 7 The exchange rate for 1 Yuan is NRS 19.
Currently, you cannot drive from Tibet to Nepal through the Kodari entry point. Earthquakes in April and May damaged the road, causing this. The road might open for travel in the near future. We will keep in touch with you for updates regarding this situation. To go to Tibet, you can either fly to Lhasa or drive through Kyirong and Langtang Himal region. This route has been open to tourists for a few years.
The Complete Guide to Visa and Travel Permit for Tibet Tour
For many tourists, visiting Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in the isolated western part of Tibet is more than just a vacation; it’s a life-changing experience and a spiritual pilgrimage. Each year, thousands of Nepali, Indian and foreign pilgrims flock to Mount Kailash, one of the holiest places in Buddhism, Bon, Jainism, and Hinduism.
However considering the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) is so restricted, it takes careful planning and several travel permits to visit this sacred location. Our goal at Vertex Holiday is to make your trip to Mount Kailash worry-free, legal, and easy. We handle all the paperwork so you can concentrate on your trip and spiritual journey.
Step 1: Getting a Chinese Visa for Kailash Mansarovar Tour
To enter Tibet (which is a part of China), a valid Chinese visa is the first and most important document required. How you obtain this visa depends on your point of entry.
If Entering Tibet from Mainland China:
You must apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa (L Visa)at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Once the visa is approved, send us a scanned copy. We will then apply for your Tibet Travel Permit.
If Entering Tibet from Nepal :
You do not need to apply for a Chinese visa in your home country.
Instead, you must apply for a Group Tourist Visa issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
This visa is valid only for Tibet and is issued in coordination with your Tibet tour itinerary.
You must be part of a group(even if it’s just one or two people) handled by an authorized travel agency like Vertex Holiday.
Our Main Office in Kathmandu, we will handle the Group Visa process for you, including organizing the invitation letter and visa application.
This visa is granted according to with your Tibet tour schedules and is only valid to stay Tibet.
even though there are only one or two of you, you have to be a part of a group that is managed by a recognised travel company like Vertex Holiday.
We will manage the invitation letter and visa application for you through our Kathmandu office.
Step 2: Travel Permit for Tibet (TTP)
All foreign visitors to Tibet must have a Tibet Travel Permit, also known as a Tibet Entry Permit.
To obtain your TTP, which most need:
Use a reputable local company, such as Vertex Holiday, to schedule your Mount Kailash tour.
Provide us a copy of your Chinese visa and passport, or a confirmation of your application for a group visa.
Await approval for roughly 15 to 25 working days.
An official permit document, required to board trains or aeroplanes to Tibet and to pass through border checkpoints, will be issued to you upon approval.
Vertex Holiday assumes full responsibility for obtaining and applying for this permit on your behalf.
Step 3: Additional Mount Kailash Tour Permits
Apart from to the Tibet Entry Permit, other travel permits are necessary because Mount Kailash is situated in a highly sensitive area near the India and Nepali borders:
Travelling to restricted areas outside of Lhasa, like Shigatse and Saga, requires an alien’s travel permit.
To visit the area around Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, an official military permit is required.
To enter politically sensitive border regions in western Tibet, a foreign affairs permit is necessary.
These permits cannot be applied for separately because they are granted by various government agencies. An authorised travel agency is required to make the arrangements.
When you secure your Kailash tour package through Vertex Holiday, all of these permits are covered. We’ll apply for them and get them for you.
Special Note for Indian Pilgrims:
For Hindus, Mount Kailash, the hallowed residence of Lord Shiva, is of great religious importance. Thousands of Indian devotees travel to Tibet each year to perform the sacred Kailash Kora (parikrama). Nonetheless, Indian passport holders must follow a different travel procedure than other foreign visitors. You cannot apply for Tibet permits through standard travel agencies if your main reason for visiting is to make a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Rather, in cooperation with authorised pilgrimage organising organisations, the necessary travel permits must be acquired via the Pilgrim Reception Centre or the Tibet Autonomous Region’s (TAR) Foreign Affairs Office.
Porters and Guides:
Kailash Manasarovar Tour, our guide and staff have more than 5 to 10 years experience leading high-altitude hikes over the Tibet, Annapurna, Everest and other Himalayan regions and hold government licenses. They have received training in emergency response, first aid, and altitude sickness awareness. The majority of our senior guides have been trekking for more than eight to ten years. In order to keep clients informed about weather and trail conditions and to maintain safety, they also carry satellite phones and other essential communication devices.
Porter welfare is very important to us. No more than 20 to 25 kg of total equipment for two hikers is carried by each porter, and we make sure that each porter has access to:
Proper attire and footwear for elevated elevations
Appropriate food and lodging
Medical and accident insurance
Equitable compensation in accordance with national norms
Enough working hours and frequent rest periods will help avoid weariness.
Instruction on basic first aid and safe carrying procedures
Vertex Holiday Safety Protocols During The Kailash Manasarovar Tour
At Vertex Holiday, your safety is our top concern. We take stringent precautions to guarantee a safe trekking experience, such as routine health examinations and continuous observation of altitude sickness signs while you are hiking. Our guides are prepared to offer emergency care if necessary and are equipped with complete first-aid supplies. In the event of an emergency, we arrange for quick helicopter evacuations; however, the customer or your personal insurance usually covers the evacuation expenses. Our Kathmandu office also offers round-the-clock assistance to help you during your Kailash Manasarovar Tour journey.
Acclimatization briefings and routine health examinations
First-aid-trained guides with complete medical kits
Coordination of emergency evacuation (helicopter if necessary)
24/7 assistance from the Vertex Holiday office in Kathmandu
Small group sizes and dependable communication devices
Why Choose Vertex Holiday for Tibet Kailash Manasarovar Tour?
Approved and reliable travel agency for Nepal, Tibet and the Himalayas
Direct Connection with Tibet Agency
Regional presence for complete assistance in Lhasa and Kathmandu
All paperwork and permits are managed internally.
Many years of practical experience planning pilgrimages to for Kailash Manasarovar Tour
Custom/private group options and flexible departure dates
Comfortable Vehicles multipale language speaking guides, and kind customer service
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
A spiritually rewarding pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is offered by the Kailash Mansarovar tour. This journey, which is highly regarded by the Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, and Bon religions, provides a special fusion of breathtaking scenery and deep spiritual meaning.
Many different religions see Mount Kailash as sacred. It is regarded as the home of Hinduism’s Lord Shiva, the location of Jain Tirthankara Rishabhadeva’s nirvana, and a prominent location in Buddhism and Bon religions.
Mount Kailash is found in the Ngari province of far southwestern Tibet China, on a large plateau that was formerly the heart of the ancient kingdom of Guge.
Kailash Mansarovar tour Except Mt. Kailsh another Lake Manasarovar is a large and beautiful pristine lake which is about 90 kilometers long and 70 kilometers wide. It is considered holy and is used for ritual bathing, particularly by Hindu pilgrims.
The Kailash Mansarovar tour covers important locations including the Langtang Himal area, Kyirong (Gyirong Zangbo), Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Darchen, Taboche, Dhiraphuk, Dolma-La Pass, Zutulpuk, Lhasa and Mt.Kailash.
Dolma-La Pass, at an altitude of 5,630 meters (18,471 feet), is the highest point of the pilgrimage trek. It provides the closest and most appreciated views of Mount Kailash and is considered a holy location.
There are a variety of accommodations available, ranging from basic lodges in rural places like Dhiraphuk and Zutulpuk to more comfortable star hotels in towns like Kathmandu Kyirong Lhasa, and Saga.
Acclimatization days are built into the program to assist you adjust to the high elevations. If anyone has a serious illness Consult your doctor.
Warm clothing, trekking shoes, personal prescriptions, basic toiletries, and a high-quality backpack are all essential essentials. Upon booking, you will receive a full packing list.
For the Kailash Mansarovar tour Safety is our main focus our guide will check up on your health during the trip. Our guides have extensive experience and knowledge of the region. We schedule acclimatization days, carry emergency communication equipment, and continuously monitor weather conditions to avoid potential threats.
Yes, complete travel insurance is required for all participants. It should include high-altitude trekking, emergency evacuation, medical bills, and trip cancellation.
Yes, you will need a Chinese visa to enter Tibet and a Nepalese visa to enter Nepal. We can provide guidance on the visa application process.
Yes, but only personal groups can customize the tour itinerary. Whether you wish to spend extra days in certain destinations or add specific activities, we will do our best to meet your choices.
While internet access is limited, you can use local SIM cards or satellite phones for communication in emergencies. Our guides carry communication devices to stay in touch with our office and emergency services if needed.
Throughout the Kailash Mansarovar tour, our expert guides and staff will assist you, answer questions, and assure your safety and comfort. We also have porters to assist with luggage throughout the hiking section of the excursion.
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Rams Tejk Thailand
Perfect Mount Kailash Tour
“I had an incredible trip to Kailash Mansarovar. Everything was well arranged, from cozy lodging to exquisite dining that matched to our tastes. Our tour leaders Mr. Rai ensured our safety the entire time by being informed and helpful. The most breathtaking and spiritually sparking sights were witnessing Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. I appreciate Vertex Holiday so much for making this trip so memorable.”
