The Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour is one of the most sacred and adventurous pilgrimage journeys in the Himalayas. This trans-Himalayan tour connects Nepal and Tibet, offering travelers a unique blend of spiritual devotion, ancient culture, dramatic landscapes, and high-altitude adventure. The journey takes you from the cultural heart of Kathmandu to the holy city of Lhasa and finally to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the world.
Mount Kailash (6,638 m) is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers and is believed to be the spiritual center of the universe. Unlike other Himalayan peaks, Mount Kailash is never climbed; instead, pilgrims perform the sacred Kailash Parikrama (Kora) around the mountain.
Overview
Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Tour by road offers a unique voyage experience at high altitudes in a serene part of the world. Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra is a dream tour for almost all devout pilgrims, as this place holds the most significant values amongst the Hindus. Pilgrims of Buddhist religions also equally venerate these holy sites. Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash don’t only have religious significance but are indeed heaven on earth.
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road organized by Everest alpine Trekking offers an unforgettable spiritual journey for pilgrims seeking to visit this sacred site. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost from Nepal by road is competitively priced(Contact us), providing a budget-friendly option compared to other travel agencies, such as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost from Nepal by flight. For Nepali travelers, the Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost is especially reasonable, making it accessible for 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.
Itinerary
Representativ from Tibet Kailash Travel pick up you from Tribhuban international airport. transfer to hotel and overnight. It depends on your arrival time. We also can plan to prepare trip and stay in a briefing. hand over your original passport for final visa prosedure.
Day in Kathmandu. Everest alpine Trekking looks after the arrangement of necessary visa and permit. You will guided by our tour guide to temples and other monuments in Kathmandu valley. Pashupatinath temple, Gujeswori temple, Bauddhanath and Kathmandu durbar squire. Final preparation of the trip and overnight.
Drive to International airport of Kathmandu. It is a scenic 1-hour flight to Lhasa. It is flying with Air China or with Sichuan Airlines. reach Gonggar airport. Our Tibetan guide will pick up you and drop to Lhasa city. Rest for acclimatization. Dinner at restaurant.
Guide from TEverest alpine Trekking will lead you sightseeing in historical places around Lhasa. Jokhang temple, the house of Lord Buddha was found in 647 Ad by King Songtsen Gampo. Founded in 1419 Ad Sera monastery is university for monks. Another visit today, Drepung Monastery is also a university of over 7700 monks.
After your breakfast in hotel start sightseeing in Lhasa. Potala palace in Lhasa is house of Dalai Lama until 1959. It is listed in world’s heritage sites and one of the wonder of the world. Another attraction Norbulinka palace is traditional summer palace of Dalai Lama built from 1755. Visit Barkhor squire which is old market of Lhasa.
Drive start after your breakfast in Lhasa. You can view golden field on the bank of Lhasa River. Passing several high passes get clear view of Tibetan Himalayas and giant glacier called Khorala glacier 7200 miter high. Reach Shigatse, second largest city in Tibet and administrative center of west Tibet. Mount Everest is just 5 hours driving from here.
Today is short driving from Shigatse to Lhaste. It helps you to be used to in altitude, more helpful for your Kailash parikrama. Drive through different landform. Plateau landscape, greenery field, Rivers, barley fields, high mountains pass and Typical Tibetan villages.
Today you enter at Ngari region of Tibet. Saga is one of the Tibetan towns at western Tibet and it is also known as an entrance town of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. We can view several lakes, nomad tents, their chasing Yaks and Ships. By late afternoon we cross Brahmaputra River to get Saga town.
Journey start with full of excitement to see first view of Mount Kailash and lake Mansarovar. Reach at small town Chiu Gumba for overnight. You also can visit Chiu monastery at top hill near bank of Mansarovar. Enjoy evening and night with good view of Mount Kailash.
You will have enough time to explore Lake Manasarovar and surroundings. It is only short drive to Darchen and we will do it only after Lunch. Darchen is the base camp of Mount Kailash from where we start our Kailash Parikrama. preparation of Kora and stay overnight.
Early in the morning, start driving to Valley of the God. If you have chosen your personal horse and helper, you will meet here. It is about 18 kilometers easy walking toward Derapuk. North Face of Kailash. Our Kitchen team provide you light and warm dinner. Overnight at guest house.
Second day of Kailash Parikrama is a tough day of the Yatra. Start early in the morning. tough uphill till Dolma La pass and immediately serious downhill till basic tea house at bottom of hill. then easy walking to Juthulpuk. It is trekking route entirely and takes about 9 hours in total. Simple dinner provided by our team in Juthulpuk.
Third day of Kailash parikrama is final day of Parikrama. It is easy walking about 3 hours till Darchen and drive back to Saga via same way. You also can fill holy water at Lake Manasarovar.
It is same way drive back to Shigatse from Saga. All the Nepali staff team will leave you from here. You will have enough time to visit Shigatse city at late afternoon time. You dinner will be at a restaurant.
Driving same way back to Lhasa. It is long driving at the end of the tour. transfer to hotel and final pack to get your early flight tomorrow to Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, drive to Gonggar Airport from Lhasa city. Pick up you from Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is free.
We will take you to Kathmandu Airport to catch your flight back home. Our staff will ensure your safe and timely arrival at the Tribhuvan International Terminal and help you arrange your last-minute departure details.
Cost Includes
- As per itinerary hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on 5 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.
FAQS
The Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kailash Tour is a spiritual and cultural journey that starts in Nepal, travels through Lhasa in Tibet, and reaches the sacred destinations of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. It combines pilgrimage, sightseeing, and high-altitude travel.
The tour usually takes 14 to 18 days, depending on the route, acclimatization days, and transportation (flight or overland).
Mount Kailash is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. It is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and a powerful spiritual center.
No. Mount Kailash is never climbed due to its religious significance. Pilgrims perform the sacred Kailash Parikrama (Kora) around the mountain instead.
The Kailash Parikrama is a 52 km sacred walk, usually completed in 3 days, circling Mount Kailash. The highest point is Dolma La Pass (5,645 m).
The parikrama is moderate to challenging due to high altitude, cold weather, and long walking days. Prior trekking experience is helpful but not mandatory.
The highest point is Dolma La Pass (5,645 meters) during the Kailash Parikrama.
The best time is May to September, with May–June and September being ideal for clear weather and stable conditions.
01: Chinese Visa
02: Tibet Travel Permit.
03: Alien Travel Permit.
04: Military Permit.
05: All permits are arranged by authorized tour operators.
Yes. Altitude sickness can occur due to rapid elevation gain. Proper acclimatization days in Lhasa, hydration, and slow walking pace help reduce risks.
Elderly travelers can join if they are in good physical health. Pony or porter services are available during the parikrama for assistance.
01: Comfortable hotels in Kathmandu and Lhasa.
02: Simple guesthouses and lodges near Kailash and Mansarovar.
03: Facilities are basic in remote areas.
Meals include Nepali, Tibetan, Chinese, and Indian-style food. During the parikrama, meals are simple and mostly vegetarian.
Yes. Pilgrims are allowed to take a ritual holy bath at Lake Mansarovar, though the water is extremely cold.
Yes. High-altitude travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
Travel is done either by flight or overland drive via Kerung border, depending on the itinerary and road conditions.
Portable oxygen cylinders are usually available with the tour staff for emergency use.
Kathmandu offers easy visa processing, spiritual preparation, experienced guides, and smooth logistics for Tibet and Kailash journeys.
Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Tour Map
