Overview

The Kailash Tour with Lhasa and Everest Base Camp is an extraordinary journey combining three of Tibet’s most iconic destinations: the ancient city of Lhasa, the majestic North Everest Base Camp, and the sacred Mount Kailash with Lake Manasarovar.

This 17-day Tibet adventure offers a perfect blend of spiritual pilgrimage, Himalayan exploration, and cultural discovery. The journey begins in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, where you explore ancient monasteries, UNESCO-listed heritage sites, and the rich traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

From Lhasa, the route continues across the vast Tibetan Plateau toward Everest Base Camp Tibet, where you will witness breathtaking views of the northern face of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. The journey then takes you to western Tibet, passing through dramatic landscapes, remote villages, and high mountain passes before reaching the sacred Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.

Mount Kailash is one of the most revered mountains in the world and holds deep spiritual importance for followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. The highlight of the pilgrimage is the sacred Mount Kailash Kora, a three-day circumambulation around the holy mountain, including the challenging crossing of Dolma La Pass (5,630 m).

This unique Tibet tour combines breathtaking Himalayan scenery, ancient Tibetan culture, spiritual experiences, and adventure, making it one of the most memorable journeys in the Himalayas.

Highlights

  • Explore Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, and discover its ancient Tibetan culture
  • Visit the magnificent Potala Palace and the sacred Jokhang Temple
  • Experience traditional Tibetan life and local traditions at Barkhor Street
  • Witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest’s North Face from the Tibetan side
  • Visit North Everest Base Camp near the historic Rongbuk Monastery
  • Journey across the vast and remote landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau
  • Explore the sacred waters of Lake Manasarovar, one of Asia’s holiest lakes
  • Complete the spiritual Mount Kailash Kora (Parikrama) around the sacred mountain
  • Cross the challenging Dolma La Pass (5,630 m), the highest point of the pilgrimage
  • Discover ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the unique Himalayan way of life
  • Capture unforgettable views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and dramatic landscapes throughout the journey

Itinerary

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Day 1:Kathmandu Arrival

The snow-capped Himalayas will welcome you as you arrive in Nepal. A company representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Then, a short drive through the busy streets in the capital city leads you to the hotel. Next, you can freshen up at the hotel and explore the nearby areas around the hotel.

  • Maximum Altitude1300m

Our trip begins with an excursion around the Kathmandu Valley. First, we begin by heading towards Swayambhunath Temple where we can enjoy the view of the Kathmandu Valley. Next, we descend and head to the Kathmandu Durbar Square and observe the cultural heritage there. A short drive leads to the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and ends the tour with to Boudhanath Stupa.

    Today, we make our way to the capital of Tibet, Lhasa. Taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport, we fly over the Himalayas in the Great Himalayan Range. We can witness the mountains like the Mt. Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), and Lhotse (8516m) on the flight. We land at the Lhasa Airport and drive to Lhasa where you can enjoy the influence of Tibetan culture.

      Located at the banks of the Lhasa River, Lhasa offers gorgeous natural beauty alongside several prominent cultural heritage. Amongst several of these monuments, Potala Palace and Norbulingka are the most renowned sites. The largest manmade garden in the entirety of Tibet the palace is summer home of Dalai Lama. Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery are some of the other prominent Buddhist heritage sites spread around the city.

        One of the longer days of travel, today, we journey to the town of Shigatse via Gyantse. The journey begins alongside the Lhasa River heading past Jiangtangzhen. Then, we drive along the banks of Yamzuho Yumco and reach the Kongmu Co Lake. Finally, we reach Gyantse beyond which the journey follows the Nyang Qu River all the way to Shigatse.

          Early in the morning after breakfast, drive to Rongbuk and Everest Base camp. Place of Rongbuk & Rongbuk Monastery at an altitude of 5000meter from sea level the highest in the world is dedicated to the Guru Padma Sambhava. The monastery is a pleasant place to visit but of course, the major attraction is the stunning necked hills & snow cover mountains scenery all around and the view of the world's highest Everest mountain's north face. From here it takes the half hour drive to Everest Base camp & altitude of 5200 meters. Explore here and back to Rongbuk. Take Lunch and drive to Old Tingri for overnight.

            Early morning after breakfast & drive to Saga and meet staff from Kathmandu, From Tingri to Saga will drive for7 hours, Staff will make fresh meals. Overnight in 4-star hotels in Saga

              Exiting Saga, we continue our journey heading towards Lazangxiyang. Crossing the Yarlung Zangbo and Chiaqu Qu rivers, the journey takes us to Paryang. From here, we head towards the Laiwu Zangbo River. Past the picturesque lake of Kunggyu Co, the journey reaches Huo’erxiang and then onto the lake of Guija Co. Finally, the drive reaches the holy lake of Mansarovar.

                An early day, today, we take some time off to explore the gorgeous Mansarovar Lake. Fed by the Himalayas, the glacial lake is one of the holiest Hindu sites. It is also said that those who bathe in the Lake Mansarovar will be cleaned off all their sins. Important to both Buddhism and Jainism, the lake attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. Touring the mesmerizing lake, we make our journey towards Darchen.

                  The first day of the Kailash Parikrama we begin our journey from Darchen ascending through the rough Himalayan landscape and towards the hamlet of Deraphuk. The journey begins with Yamadwar and covers a total of 15 kilometers. Enjoying the pleasant Himalayan views of Mt. Kailash (6,638m), we continue our journey reaching Deraphuk which ends our first day of Kailash Parikrama.

                    It takes 3 and half hour for climbing up where asgoingdown takes 1 hour only. Overnight stay there in Deraphuk.

                      The second day of Kailash Parikrama and today we cover a total of 19 kilometers crossing over the Dolma La Pass (5660m) en route. The Himalayan pass offers a difficult challenge to the trek in addition to the rugged Himalayan wilderness. Visiting the Gauri Kunda and Ganesh Kunda en route, the trail ascends through snowy pathways to reach the summit of Dolma La (5660m). From here, we descend to the Zuthulpuk Monastery for the night.

                        The final day of our Kailash Parikrama and we begin our way back to Darchen circumambulating the majestic Mt. Kailash (6638m). Crossing Chongdo on our way back, we end our pilgrimage where we started heading back to Saga once all the rituals are completed. En route, we also make a brief stop at Lake Mansarovar to lay down our respects.

                          Easy day onward today. We take easy driving back to Shigatse town which is second biggest town of Tibet. You can make late afternoon walking tour.

                            Continue drive to Lhasa city and transfer to Hotel. Prepare your bag for flight back to Kathmandu tomorrow.

                              Concluding our adventures here in the Tibet we prepare for our flight back to Kathmandu. Heading past the majestic Himalayan ranges including the Everest Himalayan Range amongst many others we fly back to Nepal touching down at the capital city of Kathmandu. Making our way directly back to the hotel we conclude all the scheduled activities and you are once again free to enjoy the rest of the day. The day ends with a lovely farewell dinner.

                                Our representatives will once again drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

                                We will drop you to the International Airport of Kathmandu for your further journey.

                                  Cost Details

                                  IncludedExcluded

                                  Kathmandu arrival and departure arrangement

                                  Tibet travel permit and visa

                                  lhasa Air ticket

                                  Sightseeing in Tibet and Nepal

                                  Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved English speaking Tibetan guide

                                  English speaking Nepali guide

                                  All private and comfortable ground transportation during the trip

                                  Accommodation during the trip

                                  All  meals during the trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

                                  One Jackets, one Cap, one duffle bag & one shoulder bag

                                  Supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas)

                                  All applicable taxes & service charges

                                  Oxygen for emergency use, First Aid kit

                                  International Flights

                                  Yak / Pony Charges during the Parikrama.

                                  All personal expenses

                                  Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, etc.

                                  Tips to guide, helper, drivers, hotel staff.

                                  Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place.

                                  FAQs

                                  • Q1. What elevation does the Kailash Mansarovar Trip reach?

                                    Kailash Mansarovar Trip is one of the high-altitude tours where the three days of
                                    Kailash Kora will take you up to 5645m while crossing the highest Dolma La Pass.

                                  • The Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Tour is accessible from mid-April to September's end
                                    annually. For great experiences, plan your travel between April and June, or September,
                                    when clear skies magnify visibility, offering breathtaking views and pleasant weather
                                    temperatures. July and August bring occasional light rains and fog due to the monsoon.
                                    November through March is considered as the cold weather, with icy conditions and
                                    heavy snowfall makes some paths demanding to steer.

                                  • Usually, the Kailash Mansarovar Tour requires 14 days to conclude by road and Kailash
                                    Mansarovar Tour by helicopter requires 11 days to conclude.

                                  • Mt. Kailash Tour is one of the physically and mentally challenging trips in Tibet so the
                                    visitors need to be in physically fit condition. If you have prior experience, it will ease
                                    you throughout the journey. If not then prepare yourself for a couple of months with
                                    some activities like swimming, running, hiking, jogging and more strengthening
                                    exercises. Make sure to consult with a doctor before commencing the journey.

                                  • Electricity availability during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can be limited, mainly in the
                                    remote areas along the pilgrimage route. While some teahouses and accommodations
                                    may have access to electricity, it's not sure everywhere. It's preferable for pilgrims to
                                    carry portable chargers or power banks to keep their electronic devices charged during
                                    the journey.

                                  • Generally, while internet access may be limited or inaccessible during certain parts of
                                    the journey, such as during the Kailash Kora or in remote areas, some accommodations

                                    may provide limited internet access. If you're travelling in Tibet, you can purchase a local
                                    SIM card, guaranteed access to data in areas where your accommodations might not
                                    offer internet services.

                                  • The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra offers varied routes for pilgrims. These include the
                                    the classic path from Kathmandu through Nepal, the journey from Lhasa in Tibet, the journey
                                    via Kerung and the Simikot-Hilsa route, which requires trekking through Nepal.

                                  • Acute Mountain Sickness or Altitude Sickness is a notable concerned during the Kailash
                                    tour because the tour is in high altitude region. Proper Acclimatization, Maintaining
                                    hydration level and having nutritious food are essential to follow during the trip.