15 Days Mount Kailash Lake Mansarovar Tour with Mount Everest Base starting in Lhasa, Tibet and ending in Kathmandu, Nepal
The majorly renowned trek to Mount Kailash is continually winning hearts of thousands of pilgrims all over the globe with its utmost spirituality. In order to accomplish a sense of divine satisfaction and enjoy the beauty of nature, travelers visit Mt. Kailash via Lhasa as this route offers some magnificent views of high mountains and other highly picturesque location. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa is considered to be the most comfortable and an exclusive mean for completing the trail to Kailash Mansarovar. For any traveler or devotee, this trip is a treat for the eyes and soul. We have come up with a special itinerary for travellers who want to explore the beautiful parts of Eastern Tibet while doing the trip to Kailash Mansarovar. This tour to Kailash Mansarovar starts in Lhasa and goes to Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash through Saga county. After completing the trip the group will not go back to Lhasa and rather cross the Kerung border to enter Nepal and explore the beautiful sites and temples of Kathmandu.
Trip Schedule
14 nights / 15 days Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 01 : Arrival Lhasa airport from Beijing or Chengdu
Upon reaching Lhasa airport from Beijing/Chengdu you will be received by a Aradhya Tours representative in Lhasa. Further you will be transfered to your hotel in Lhasa city. The 2 hours drive through the beautiful road will lead to your hotel where you will stay for the night.
Day 02 : Jokhang Monastery & Potala Palace visit
Today morning after leisurely breakfast you will be taken for a half day sightseeing tour of Lhasa visiting Jokhang Monastery & Potala Palace. Also explore the famous Barkhor Market which is traditional Tibetan market of Tibet. Enjoy your food in a local restaurant in Lhasa. Night stay will be in Lhasa today.
Day 03 : Drepung Monastery
After leisurely breakfast today you will be taken for another half day sightseeing tour of Lhasa visiting Drepung Monastery. Enjoy your food in a local restaurant in Lhasa. Night stay will be in Lhasa today.
Day 04 : Lhasa to Shigatse and Lhatse
Head to Shigatse this morning through a comfortable drive. Enjoy visiting monastery of Tashilunpo (it is based on 1447) and continue drive to Lhatse for night stay.
Day 05 : Visit Mount Everest Base Camp & Rongbuk Monastery
Early today you will drive to Mount Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching spend some time here admiring the beauty of the world’s highest mountain. Visit Rongbuk before you head back to your hotel in Lhatse for a comfortable night stay.
Day 06 : Rongbuk/Lhatse to Saga
Wake up and after breakfast start your drive towards Saga which is the entry point for Kailash Mansarovar region. The comfortable drive from Lhatse to Saga takes you through several beautiful site and small settlements along. Saga simply means ‘Happy Land’ in Tibetan language. Saga also connects three majour county namely Zhongba, Shigatse and Gyirong thus is an important point of connectivity. This small settlement always attracts travellers and exploreres. Spend time in Saga exploring the beautiful bazaars and streets during your stay here.
Day 07 : Saga to Lake Manasarovar
The day starts with full of excitement as today you drive towards the holy Lake Mansarovar. While driving from Saga to Mansarovar you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Mount. We have to cross a number of check points on the way to reach lake Mansarovar. Upon reaching check into the guest hourse near the lake. Later visit Lake Mansarovar. One can also spend time sitting near the lake under the stars. Admire the beauty of the lake and surroundings.
Day 08 : Exploration of Lake Manasarovar drive to Darchen
Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquillity and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath in the holy water the group will head towards Darchen for night stay before kora. Darchen is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Day 09 : Trekking to Dirapukh, First day of Kora
It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. For 15 km trail, it takes almost 6 hrs.
Day 10 : Trekking to Zuthulpukh via Gauri Kund, Second day kora
Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys. Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. Once your steps go down, Parvati-sthal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon, you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).
Day 11 : Trekking to Darchen, Drive to Saga
After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge in Saga.
Day 12 : Saga to Gyirong/Kerung drive
The morning after breakfast, we pack up our belongings then set off for Saga. Today, we traverse approximately 210 km to reach Gyirong. On the way, we cross river Brahmaputra then drives take a right turn to Gyirong before we reach Peiku lake. Night stay will be in a hotel at Gyirong.
Day 13 : Gyirong to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we drive down to the border then after completing border formalities. continue drive to Kathmandu. The drive takes about 7-8 hours to reach Kathmandu. Evening free for independent activities. Night stay in a hotel.
Day 14 : Pashupatinath Temple visit
Early morning visit Pashupatinath temple for puja. Explore the temple and spend some time here before you go back to your hotel. Rest of the time free for personal activities and rest. Night stay in the hotel.
Day 15 : Leave Kathmandu
Intime you will be transfered to Kathmandu airport to board flight to home/onward destination.
Tentative Cost for Kailash, EBC & Lhasa Tour for 2025Â
NATIONALITY | PER HEAD COST | IMPORTANT EXCLUSIONS |
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US & Canada Passport | On Request | On Request |
Other Nationality | On Request | On Request |
Indian Passport | On Request | On Request |
Package Cost Inclusions & Exclusions
- Airport to hotel transfer in Lhasa.
- 03 nights stay in a 3 star equivalent hotel in Lhasa on sharing basis.
- All veg meals in Lhasa hotel/city restaurant,
- 01 Night stay hotel stay at Lhatse with breakfast,
- 02 nights stay in Saga with all pure veg meals,
- 01 night stay near Lake Mansarovar with all pure veg meals,
- 01 night stay in Darchen with all pure veg meals,
- 01 night stay at Zuthulpukh with all pure veg meals,
- 01 night stay at Gyirong with all pure veg meals,
- 02 nights stay at Kathmandu with all pure veg meals,
- All ground transportation from Lhasa to Kathmandu sharing basis,
- Visit to Everest base camp by vehicle,
- Priest near lake Mansarovar for puja,
- Lake Mansarovar parikrama by vehicle,
- Team support for Mt. kailash kore / trekking,
- First aid facility and emergency oxygen for trekking,
- Chinese guide from Lhasa to Gyirong,
- Kathmandu city sightseeing sharing basis.
- Hotel to airport transfers in Kathmandu.
- All necessary Tibet travel permit to visit EBC and Mt kailash region,