Mt Kailash and Lhasa tour is started from Nepal and ended in the historical Lhasa city. You will take a Mt. Kailash pilgrimage overland tour via Kyirong or Dzangmu Tibetan border, enjoy the fantastic view of Himalayan mountain range including Shisha Pangma, Labchikang, many small Tibetan lakes on the way during your Mt. Kailash pilgrimage tour.
Mt Kailash, known as Gang Renpoche, located in the Ali region of Tibet, stands at an altitude of 6,656 meters. It is not only the main peak of the Himalayan mountain range but also a sacred place for multiple religions such as Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, and Bon.
For believers, making a pilgrimage around the mountain is a way of practicing and praying.
Mt Kailash and Lhasa tour is one of the most popular Mount Kailash tours, as many of the tourists fly to Nepal and spend some days in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, visiting the cultural center of Nepal, they will get China visa from the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu, and then drive towards Kyirong border at the distance of around 150Km, enjoying a beautiful view of dense forest, gorges, beautiful rice field and finally, reaching Kyirong border which is the birth place of Mila Repa Yogi who was born in the Kyirong town in the 11th century.
Mt Kailash and Lhasa tour continues from Kyirong town to Saga through Pekutso lake and Brahmaputra river. Bramaputra river is started from Mt Kailash, it flows through western valley of Tibetan plateau, Shigatse, Lhoka, the southern part of Tibet and Nyingtri, the eastern forest region of Tibet and finally it empties into the bay of Bengal.
Mt Kailash and Lhasa tour continuously towards the further western part of Tibet and visit Guge Kingdom and Tholing monastery. The Ancient Kingdom of Guge, located in the Ngari Region of Tibet, is a mysterious and magnificent historical site. The Ancient Kingdom of Guge can be traced back to the 10th century. It was once a powerful kingdom in the Western Regions and was one of the important centers of Buddhism in ancient times. However, the Ancient Kingdom of Guge mysteriously disappeared in the 17th century, leaving only ruins. The culture of the Ancient Kingdom of Guge is mainly Buddhist culture. The kingdom built many temples and palaces, and left many murals and sculptures. These cultural relics not only show the superb architectural skills and artistic level of the Ancient Kingdom of Guge, but also reflect the important position of Buddhism in the kingdom.
Mt Kailash and Lhasa tour continuously carried on after the three days of Mt Kailash trek, two days visit of Guge Kingdom and Tholing monastery, driving back to Saga and Shigatse through vast grassland, beautiful nomad camp, snow caped mountain, beautiful lake, sand done. You will visit the cultural center of Tibet including the Potala Palace, Jokang temple which are listed in the UNESCO world heritage site.
Days |
Trip Outline |
Daily Activity |
Accommodation |
Guide & Driver |
Meal |
01 |
Kathmandu to Dzangmu or Kyirong(2900/150km) |
Kathmandu, Tibet Nepal border, Kyirong town or Dzangmu |
Hotel in Kyirong or Dzangmu |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
02 |
Drive to Saga (4640m/285km) |
Pekutso, Shisha Pangma mountain range |
Hotel in Saga |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
03 |
Saga to Mansarovar lake (4590m/435km) |
Kailash and Mansarovar overland tour |
Guest house in Chiu Gompa |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
04 |
Mansarovar to Dharchen(4670m/35km) |
Mansarovar hike, Chiu Gompa, Kailash, Dharchen |
Hotel in Dharchen |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
05 |
Kailash trek to Dhiraphuk(5210m/18km) |
Dharchen, Kailash trek, Dhiraphuk monastery |
Lodge in Dhiraphuk |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
06 |
kailash trek to Zutrulphuk(4810/15km) |
Kailash north face, Drolma la pass, Milarepa cave |
Lodge in Zuturlphuk |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
07 |
Trek to Dharchen, drive to Tirthapuri(4330m/60km) |
Mount Kailash Kora, Tirthapuri |
Guest house in Tirthapuri |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
08 |
Tirthapuri to Tholing(3660m/240km) |
Tirthapuri hot spring, Kyunglung, Tholing |
Hotel in Tholing |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
09 |
Sightseeing in Tholing or Tsaparang county |
Tholing monastery, Guge Kingdom, ancient Tibetan wall painting |
Hotel in Tholing |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
10 |
Tholing to Drongba (4760m/590km) |
Mansarovar-Kailash-Drongba |
Hotel in Drongba |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
11 |
Drongba to Shigatse(3900m/595km) |
Saga-Sangsang grassland-Ngamring lake-Lhatse-Shigatse |
Hotel in Shigatse |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
12 |
Shigatse to Gyantse(3950m/90km) |
Visit Shigatse and Gyantse |
Hotel in Gyantse |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
13 |
Gyantse to Lhasa(3650m/260km) |
Kailash journey towards Lhasa, Karola glacier, Yamdrok lake |
Hotel in Lhasa |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
14 |
Sightseeing tour around Lhasa |
Potala Palace, Jokang temple, Bharkor Bazzar |
Hotel in Lhasa |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
15 |
Sightseeing tour around Lhasa |
Drepung and Sera monasteries |
Hotel in Lhasa |
Local Tibetan |
BB |
16 |
Lhasa to Gongkar airport(3600m/45km) |
Lhasa Kyichu valley, Gonakar, Bharmaputra river |
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Inclusive
- Accommodation as mentioned in the Kailash trekking program above
- All entry fees to the sites and monasteries mentioned in the above Kailash trekking program
- Breakfast inside the hotel and full board during the camp
- All necessary Tibet tour entry and road permits
- Special Kailash permit
- 1 English speaking Local Tibetan travel guide
- Tibet tour transportation by one good conditioned mini van or bus according to the group size
- Yamdro lake conservation fee
- Karola glacier conservation fee
- Pekutso grassland conservation fee for all tourist and vehicle
- Mt. Kailash and lake Mansarovar conservation fee
- Mt. Kailash and lake Mansarovar conservative bus fee
- Guge Kingdom conservation fee
- Pack Yak and Yak men for Kailash trekking
- Tibetan cooking team and camping equipment except sleeping bags
- All camping fee
- Different kinds of snack including biscuit, cheese, dried and fresh fruit, chocolate during the Kailash trek
- Oxygen in the tourist vehicle incase needed
Exclusive
- Both international and domestic flight ticket
- Lunch and dinner in the hotel
- China Tibet visa
- Service of Nepal and mainland China side
- Riding horses for Kailash trek
- Sleeping bags
- Insurance including personal, medical, travel and evacuation insurance
- Personal expenses such as (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc)
- Any extra cost in the event of landslides and personal nature expenses need to be paid by clients themselves