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General Facts of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Tour.

Access to Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash Mansarovar tour can be started either from Nepal or from China. Those people who are interested to travel from China can arrive to Beijing, Chengdu, Xian, Xining or any other city which has a direct connection to Lhasa city. From there they can either fly to Lhasa or drive by train to Lhasa. This fixed departure package tour Starts from Tibet (Lhasa) and ends in Kathmandu.

Chinese Visa Regulation
For this group joining Lhasa, Everest Base Camp and Holy Mount Kailash Tour you need to take a chinese visa in your own country. As this trips begins in Tibet and ends in Kathmandu so you have to apply for chinese visa in your home country. Nepal visa you can take in Nepal - China border at the end of your trip.

Transportation used during Mount Kailash Mansarovar Tour
We have varieties of trasportation such as van, mini bus, jeep, landcruiser, deluxe bus etc and the vehicle will be used depending upon the group size.

Accommodation availability on the way during Kailash Tour
There are different category of accommodation available in Kathmandu city from normal budget tourist hotel to Deluxe 5 star Hotel. In Tibet part, basically in Kailash Mansarovar route there are mostly basic guest house/dormitory and at some place normal tourist guest house available with very basic facilities.

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Syabrubesi / Timure

Day 04: Kyirong

Day 05: Saga 

Day 06: Saga 

Day 07: Lake Manasarovar

Day 08: Darchen

Day 09: Diraphuk

Day 10: Zuthulphuk

Day 11: Saga Trek upto near Darchen (1.5 hrs / 08 km) and then drive to Darchen and to Dongba.

Day 12: Kyirong Back journey, drive to Kyirong Town from New Dongba.

Day 13: Kathmandu Drive back to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi border.

Day 14: Departure

NETT PAYABLE GROUP JOINING PRICE (EX: KATHMANDU):

INR 2,20,000/- per person.

Mount Kailash Group Joining Tour Departure Dates 2026

 Note:
• All above departure dates mentioned are arrival in Kathmandu.
• The full moon (FM) days are on 01 May, 31 May, 30 June, 29 July, 28 Aug & 26 Sept; you will be in Manasarovar on these days joining above full moon dates.
• “RFM” denotes Return Full Moon & “FM” denotes Full Moon.
• The program itinerary for the Return Full Moon “RFM” Date will be slightly changed than the regular itinerary. Here you will first visit Kailash parikrama and after finishing parikrama, you will stay in Lake Manasarovar on the day of Full Moon date.
• Kindly note that the total inclusive package program for NRI’s group is 16 days’ tour. You can check some of the above dates where you have to arrive a few more days earlier than in the 16-day’ program, so the NRI’s nationals should bear the additional cost of the hotel & meals that they have to stay on due to visa working days rather than our package rate.
• When you choose the above any dates which is feasible for you, please check and reconfirm with us before you confirm the booking dates because the above dates sometimes might be change due to permit condition or group booking status.

Group Joining Cost Per Person:

Detailed Itinerary 

Day 01: Kathmandu
(1300m) Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our officer with warm welcome by Rudrakshya mala in the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest day at relax and free.
Hotel Le Himalaya or Hotel Anuttara

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Devi Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa & Budhanilkantha Temple. Afternoon free for your trip preparation. Tour briefing in the Hotel meeting hall at evening along with down jacket distribution.
Hotel Le Himalaya or Hotel Anuttara.

Day 03: Syabrubesi / Timure (1800m) After early breakfast, by 07.00 am drive to Syabrubesi (1600m / 115 km / 6 - 7 hrs) or Timure (1800m / 125 km / 7-8 hrs) along through scenic Trishuli river and criss cross mountain road with some off road near to border side.
Note: If the Kyirong border does not open in 2026, then we will be using the Kodari / Zhangmu border, so we will stay at the Tatopani or Kodari border.
Hotel Buddha or Hotel Kailash or Similar.

Day 04: Kyirong
(2900m) Drive to Rasuwagadhi (1950m / 15 km / 45 min from Syabrubesi), then complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal & Tibet side at Rasuwagadhi, then meet with Tibetan guide and driver and continue further drive to Kyirong town (2900m) – 1 hrs / 35 km.
Note: If the Kyirong border remains closed in 2026, then we will stay in Nyalam after crossing the Kodari / Zhangmu border.
Hotel Fietian or Hotel Jilong or Similar.

Day 05: Saga (4400m) After breakfast, drive to Saga via Kyirong High Pass, Peiku Tso Lake & Brahmaputra River (4400m / 170 km / 4 hrs). You will get hot pack lunch for today. Dinner at hotel in Saga.
Hotel Lunbu Khangri or Similar

Day 06: Saga (4400m) Today is the rest day in Saga for the acclimatization purpose. You should wonder around Saga market warming up the body.
Hotel Lunbu Khangri or Similar.

Day 07: Lake Manasarovar
(4600m) Drive, Saga to Chiu Gompa (4600m) via Mayum-La High Pass & driving around Lake Manasarovar – 9 hrs / 510 km. Hot pack lunch on the way and dinner at guesthouse in Chiugompa.
Guesthouse.

Day 08: Darchen
(4700m) Morning, holy bath & puja in Lake Manasarovar & after lunch drive to Darchen (4700m) – 1 hr / 40 km. You can stroll around market in Darchen for acclimatization and shopping of any useful things for Kailash Kora or for Souvenir.
Hotel Sansui or Hotel Aan Ran or Similar.

Day 09: Diraphuk
(4950m) After breakfast, get pack lunch then drive to Yama Dwar (8 km / 30 min), do darshan of closest view of Mt. Kailash (south face) & then start trekking to Diraphuk (4950m) – 5-6 hrs / 14 km. Those who are not going for kora will stay back in hotel at Darchen.
Guesthouse.

Day 10: Zuthulphuk
(4850) Early morning wake up to have darshan of Golden Kailash on clear weather day. By the same time have early breakfast and start trekking from Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk (4850m) passing through Dolma La High Pass (5600m) & Gauri Kunda darshan – 9-10 hrs / 22 km.
Guesthouse.

Day 11: Saga Trek upto near Darchen (1.5 hrs / 08 km) and then drive to Darchen for breakfast and meet all group members, get hot pack lunch then continue drive to Dongba (4400m / 6 hrs / 325km) Or towards Saga (4400m / 8 hrs / 490 km. Late evening reach at Dongba or Saga and have dinner.
Hotel in Dongba or in Saga

Day 12: Kyirong Back journey, drive to Kyirong Town from New Dongba – 335 km / 6 hrs Or from Saga – 170 km / 4 hrs.
Hotel Feitian or Hotel Jilong or Similar

Day 13: Kathmandu Drive back to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi border completing immigration formalities – 8 hrs / 155 km.
Hotel Le Himalaya or Hotel Anuttara

Day 14: Departure After breakfast, departure to the airport for your flight to home.

Include & Exclude

Cost includes:
All necessary transfers in Kathmandu (arrival / departure)
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (3.5 star deluxe) on twin/triple sharing with vegetarian meals
Hotel accommodation in Syabrubesi or Timure with vegetarian meals (basic hotel)
Standard hotel (twin / triple room) in Kerung with attached bathroom
Standard hotel (twin / triple room) in Saga & in Darchen with attached bathroom
Basic tourist guesthouse (clean dormitory room) in Manasarovar, Diraphuk & in Zuthulphuk
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per itinerary
Kathmandu – Rasuwagadhi – Kathmandu transfers by private bus (a/c)
All necessary Tibet travel permit including Parikrama of Kailash & Manasarovar
Tibet group visa (normal fee only)
Entry fees (Kailash & Manasarovar)
All vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transportation in Tibet by deluxe bus & supporting truck to carry logistics
English Speaking Tibetan Guide
Necessary supporting crew (Tour Manager & Sherpa staffs)
Medical kit bag & oxygen for emergency use
Free Gifts – Duffle Bag, Backpack Bag, Warm beanie hat, Sling Bag & Down Jacket

Cost Excludes:
International air ticket to Kathmandu & return
Nepal entry visa fee for NRIs
Express Tibet Group Visa (Extra Express Fee, if applicable due to any reason)
Travel insurance for personal life / loss of baggage / flight tickets
Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation expenses
All personal nature expenses, Bottled drinks (juice, alcoholic drinks, beverages, etc)
Asthapad Darshan (this is restricted region by Chinese Govt. in past, if permitted in future will be arrange on additional cost payable directly to guide for entry permit & jeep)
Personal riding Pony & Porter to carry your bagpack during the Kailash Kora (Approx. 4000 Yuan)
Tips for Nepali tour leader, Tibetan guide, sherpa staffs & drivers (expected by them so you can collectively show your gratitude for the appreciation of their services)
Extra cost for accommodation, meals, visa splitting charge, transfers, hospital expenses, flight changes in case of early return from Kailash
Extra night accommodation & meal cost in Kathmandu or border due to delay in permit & visa by Chinese Government or any other uncontrolled reason
Any additional expenses cost due to natural calamity, rescue, political unrest and unforeseen circumstances
5% GST extra if the payment requires to deposit in Indian bank account
5% or 20% TCS Remittance tax to transfer the payment from India account to Nepal account

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