What is the Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour?

The Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour is a sacred pilgrimage journey connecting Nepal and Tibet. It takes travelers from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and finally to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, combining spiritual experiences, cultural exploration, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.

How long is the Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour?

This tour typically lasts 16–17 days, including sightseeing in Kathmandu and Lhasa, high-altitude drives, and the sacred Kailash Parikrama around Mount Kailash.

Who can go on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open to devout pilgrims, adventure travelers, and those seeking a spiritual journey. It is suitable for anyone in good health and with moderate physical fitness due to high-altitude trekking and long drives.

What is the best time to visit Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar?

The best time for the Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour is between May and October, when the weather is relatively stable, roads are accessible, and the landscapes are clear for sightseeing.

How can I travel from Kathmandu to Kailash – by road or flight?

Travelers can reach Kailash from Kathmandu either by road (a scenic, high-altitude drive through Nepal and Tibet) or by flight to Lhasa followed by a road journey. Road trips offer a more adventurous experience, while flights save time and provide easier acclimatization.

Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Tour

The Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour is a sacred and adventurous journey through the Himalayas. This route connects Nepal and Tibet, offering travelers a mix of spiritual experiences, rich culture, stunning landscapes, and high-altitude adventure. The trip starts in Kathmandu, goes to the holy city of Lhasa, and ends at Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world.

Mount Kailash (6,638 m) is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of Bon. Unlike other Himalayan peaks, it has never been climbed. Pilgrims perform the Kailash Parikrama (Kora), a sacred walk around the mountain.

Accomodation
Hotel/Tea houses.
Best Season
April - September
Maximum Altitude
5640m
Transportation
Fly/Car/Jeep/ Bus
Walking Hours
5/7 hours

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

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Overview

The Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour by road offers a unique high-altitude journey through a serene and sacred part of the world. Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra is a dream pilgrimage for devout travelers, as these sites hold immense significance for Hindus. Buddhist pilgrims also deeply venerate these holy places. Beyond their religious importance, Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash are truly heaven on earth.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road provides an unforgettable spiritual journey for pilgrims seeking to visit this sacred site. The cost of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nepal by road is competitively priced (Contact us), offering a more budget-friendly option compared to travel by flight. For Nepali travelers, the Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost is especially reasonable, making this sacred journey accessible to many devotees.

Trip Highlights

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Scenic drive or flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet.
Visit iconic Tibetan landmarks: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street.
Spiritual journey to Lake Mansarovar, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world.
Sacred Mount Kailash Parikrama (52 km).
Stunning views of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan landscapes.
Experience Tibetan culture, monasteries, and local traditions.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m) – Transfer to Hotel

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and meet your representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore nearby areas or relax and prepare for the journey ahead. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02 :

Kathmandu – Sightseeing and Preparation

Spend the day exploring the cultural and historic highlights of Kathmandu. Visit key temples, monuments, and local markets while also completing any necessary travel preparations for the journey ahead. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03 :

Fly to Gonggar Airport – Drive to Lhasa (3,650 m)

Take a morning flight from Kathmandu to Gonggar Airport in Tibet. Upon arrival, drive to Lhasa, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive in Lhasa and transfer to your hotel for rest and acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.

Day 04 :

Lhasa – Sightseeing

Spend the day exploring the spiritual and cultural landmarks of Lhasa. Visit iconic sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, experiencing the rich Tibetan heritage. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Lhasa.

Day 05 :

Lhasa – Sightseeing (Day 2)

Continue exploring Lhasa and its spiritual and cultural treasures. Visit attractions such as Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, or other local landmarks, gaining deeper insight into Tibetan traditions and lifestyle. Return to your hotel for overnight stay in Lhasa.

Day 06 :

Lhasa – Drive to Shigatse (3,800 m, 270 km / 7 hours)

After breakfast, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse, enjoying stunning landscapes along the way. Stop for photo opportunities and short breaks during the journey. Arrive in Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet, and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07 :

Shigatse – Drive to Lhatse (3,950 m, 156 km / 4 hours)

After breakfast, drive from Shigatse to Lhatse, enjoying the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes along the way. Stop for photos and short breaks as needed. Arrive in Lhatse and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 08 :

Lhatse – Drive to Saga (4,450 m, 300 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive from Lhatse to Saga, enjoying the vast and stunning landscapes of the Tibetan plateau. Take short breaks along the way for rest and photography. Arrive in Saga and check in to your guesthouse for an overnight stay.

Day 09 :

Saga – Drive to Lake Mansarovar (4,580 m, 370 km / 7 hours)

After breakfast, drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar, one of the most sacred lakes in the world. Enjoy the spectacular high-altitude landscapes along the route and take breaks for rest and photos. Arrive at Lake Mansarovar and check in to your guesthouse for overnight stay.

Day 10 :

Lake Mansarovar – Exploration and Drive to Darchen (4,575 m, 40 km / 1 hour)

Spend the morning exploring the sacred Lake Mansarovar and its surroundings, soaking in the serene beauty and spiritual atmosphere. Afterward, drive approximately 40 km to Darchen, the base town for Mount Kailash pilgrimage. Check in to your guesthouse for an overnight stay.

Day 11 :

Darchen – Drive to Valley of the Gods & Start Kailash Parikrama (4,900 m, 7 km / 4–5 hours)

Drive from Darchen to the Valley of the Gods, the starting point of the sacred Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation). Begin the trek, enjoying the spiritual atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. After approximately 4–5 hours of walking, reach Derapuk at 4,900 m and stay overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 12 :

Kailash Parikrama – Trek to Juthulpuk via Dolma La Pass (4,760 m / 5,623 m)

On the second day of the sacred Kailash Parikrama, trek from Derapuk to Juthulpuk, crossing the challenging Dolma La Pass at 5,623 m. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mount Kailash and the surrounding landscapes along the way. Arrive at Juthulpuk and stay overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 13 :

Kailash Parikrama – Return to Saga

On the third day of the Kailash Parikrama, complete the final segment of the sacred circumambulation around Mount Kailash. After finishing the trek, drive back to Saga, enjoying the high-altitude landscapes along the way. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Saga.

Day 14 :

Saga – Drive to Shigatse – Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, drive from Saga back to Shigatse, enjoying the scenic landscapes of the Tibetan plateau along the way. Arrive in Shigatse and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 15 :

Shigatse – Drive to Lhasa – Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, drive from Shigatse back to Lhasa, enjoying the stunning Tibetan landscapes along the way. Arrive in Lhasa and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 16 :

Lhasa – Fly Back to Kathmandu – Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, take a flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17 :

Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight home, concluding your Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash journey.

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

As per itinerary hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on 3 star hotel.
Hotel in Kathmandu - 3 nights in Hotel Radisson or Similar on twin/double sharing.
Hotel in Sybarubashi/Timure - 1 night in neat and clean guest house twin/double sharing with common bath/hot shower.
Hotel in Keyrong/Tibet - 2 nights in neat and clean 3 star hotel double/twin sharing.
Hotel in Saga Tibet - 2 Nights neat and clean 4 star hotel China or similar on twintriple sharing.
3 Star Hotel in Parayang in twin/triple sharing.
Mud house/guest house in Mansarovar Lake - 1 Night neat and clean guest house on multiple sharing, outside bathroom without running water.
Hotel in Darchen - 1 night multiple sharing hotel Himalaya or similar with limited time hot shower and private bath.
Lodge in Kailash Kora - 2 nights at Dirapuk monastery and 1 night in Zutulpuk Monastery multiple sharing mud house, outside bathroom without running water, need to use toilet paper.
Special puja entry ticket to Pashupatinath darshan, Rudraabshishek, Hawan by pandit.
Yatra Support Team crews - Cook, Cook helper, guide and driver.
Fresh cooked vegetarian meal by our cook. Hot and cold drinking with unlimited mineral water to drink.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Tibet Travel permit and group Visa, Tibetan Guide, All Monastery and Kailash entry permits.
Complementary kailash yatra duffel bag, light weight backpack, down jacket and walking pole (to be refund after the yatra), Yatra bag as complementary.
Professional, reliable, friendly and service oriented Nepali leader fluent speak in English and Hindi language and English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet.
Air condition luxury bus and support truck for carrying yatra bag, equipment, food and staff. (Chinese side Chinese bus and Nepal Side Nepali Bus)
Life saving Oxygen tank, mask-regulator support- we offer high quality portable oxygen tank that use for Everest Expedition, it ensure 100 and can be use long time is needed (for emergency) and first aid kit with high altitude sickness medicine.
Daily Health check by our train staff (Pulse Rate, Heart breath, Pressure, Oxygen Level).
Yaks and yaks man to kailash kora for Baggage and Kitchen.
Travel insurance for Nepali staff only.
Free yatra complete certificate.

Cost Excludes

Personal expenses for Nepal-Tibet.
Personal Travel insurance and Rescue Evacuation on the tour.
All expenses of personal nature.
Bar bills and Beverage.
Tips for staff.
Photography charges.
Kailash Tour Rescue jeep encase needed if some one go back earlier than group.
Extra cost incurred in case of Landslide or natural problem.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
Nepal visa and Re-Entry Nepal visa.
International Phone calls and media.
Personal clothes & equipment for trekking tour.

Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Tour

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