Mount Kailash Overland Tour

Duration : 15 Days
Accomodation : Hotel / Guest House
Group Size : 4+

For many sects of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jains, and Bon adherents, the Mt. Kailash Drive-in Drive-Out Tour marks the pinnacle of their spiritual journeys. Tibetans consider Mount Kailash to be the center of the globe and consider it to be The Precious Jewel of Snow (Khang Rimpoche). The glaciated stream from Mount Kailash empties into the surrounding lake, where it flows in four major directions. We get the chance to see Lake Mansarovar and the legendary Mount Kailash (6714 m) on this fascinating journey of Tibet. A visit to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is the pinnacle of the spiritual journey for the pilgrim. Additionally, visiting Mount Kailash offers tremendous seclusion, unadulterated beauty, and an unforgettable trip for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Mount Kailash is widely famous in the Asian region that lies in the far west of Tibet. Hindus and Buddhists consider it the sacred mountain, and the religions spread over India, Nepal, and Tibet. The beauty of the mountain is accompanied by the emerald-green serene Manasarovar Lake, which lies 30km away from Mt. Kailash. However, the mountain is the origin of Nepal’s longest river, the Karnali, and other famous rivers of India like the Indus, the Sutlej, and the Brahmaputra.

For Tibetan and Hindu pilgrims, Mt. Kailash and the Manasarovar Lake are significant pilgrimage locations. These rivers flow over the vast Tibetan Plateau. Additionally, the Kora of Mt. Kailash, a 53 km circle trek, is attempted by the pilgrims. The mountain has a snow-capped vertical scenery and is 6714 meters high. According to Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the Manasarovar Lake, which has a circumference of around 90 km, is even tried by Indian and Tibetan pilgrims who believe that Brahma, the unifying force field of energy, created it.

The 11 days journey of Tibet starts from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, where we will see the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Streets, among other popular tourist destinations. The huge Tibetan Plateau will be crossed as we make our way southwest toward the Ngari region.

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Itinerary Highlights


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m)

Day 02 - 03: Kathmandu / preparation for VISA

Day 04: Kathmandu – Kerung (2500 m)

Day 05: Kerung

Day 06: Kerung – Saga (4475 m)

Day 07: Saga – Paryang (4584 m) Mansarovar (4590 m)

Day 08: Mansarovar - Darchen (4575 m) 40km

Day 09: Kailash Kora: Darchen – Yamadwar – (trek) Dirapuk (4920 m)

Day 10: Kailash Kora: Dirapuk – Zutulpuk (4750 m)

Day 11: End of Kailash Kora – Saga (4475 m)

Day 12: Saga – Kerung (2500 m)

Day 13: Kerung - Kathmandu

Day 14: Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary for Mount Kailash Overland Tour


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m)

Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up by our correspondent and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU, BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the country. Stay overnight at hotel. 


Day 02 - 03: Kathmandu / preparation for VISA

On this day we can do the sightseeing in Kathmandu city. Meanwhile we will have to prepare for the permit for Tibet VISA. We will have to do the biometric and all the process as per the Chinese government rules which requires at least 3 working days. Overnight at hotel.


Day 04: Kathmandu – Kerung (2500 m)

After having breakfast in hotel we get ready to start our journey to Kerung. We will drive from Kathmandi to Kerung (150 km) via Syaprubesi which takes about 9 hours in total. This day we will be enjoying the scenic view on the highway while driving through Nepal Tibet border. Before entering Kerung we will have to complete the immigration formalities at the border and in another 2 hours ride we reach Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House. 


Day 05: Kerung

Today we will have free day in Kerung for acclimatization. We can rest and explore around. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 06: Kerung – Saga (4475 m)

After breakfast we drive towards our next destination, Saga village which is 232 km from Kerung and takes about 5/6 hours to reach there. This day we will be driving on the pitched road and enjoy the desert terrain view of Tibet. On the way to Saga village we can see the nomad camps, yak & sheep herds and Himalayan goats. We will be visiting the mesmerizing places like: Khunmen Tso, Singling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku Tso Lake. After crossing the “Yarling Tsangpo” (River Brahmaputra) we reach Saga. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 07: Saga – Paryang (4584 m) Mansarovar (4590 m)

After breakfast we drive towards our next destination Mansarovar Lake (450 km) via Paryang town which takes around 8/9 hours to reach there. Paryang is the last town on the way to Mansarovar. On the way to Paryang we can enjoy the scenic view of mountains and visit small town, Zhongba. On the way to Mansarovar Lake we can see the Chiu monastery on the North West shore of Lake and we can have the first glance of holy Mt. Kailash. The lake is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Rakchyas Lake and Mt. Gurula Mandata. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 08: Mansarovar - Darchen (4575 m) 40km

This day at first we will visit the sacred and holy Masarovar Lake. Lake Manasarover, a holy lake located between Mt. Kailash (6714 m) and the Gurla Mandhata mountain range at (7694 m). Manasarover floats beneath the shadow of holy Kailash as the lake formed in the mind of Gods. Masarovar Lake as well as Mt. Kailash is believed as abode of Lord Shiva and holds great importance amongst the Hindu as well as Buddhist people. Mansarovar is known as the purest lake in the world with the belief that if anyone drink the water then that person is purified from the sins he has done in the 100th lifetime.

After performing the ritual / spending the peaceful time in Mansarovar we will drive towards Darchen (40 km) which takes about 1 hour to reach there. Darchen is located right next to the Mount Kailash and is the base of circumambulation (“Kora” in Tibetan). It takes 3 days to complete the Kora of Mt. Kailash. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 09: Kailash Kora: Darchen – Yamadwar – (trek) Dirapuk (4920 m)

After breakfast we will drive for 45 minute towards Tarboche (18 km), starting point of Kailash Kora. Tarboche is located in Yamadwar which is known as the gateway of god of death. Today we will have to walk for around 5/6 hours (15 km) to reach Dirapuk. In the meantime we can see the breathtaking views of Himalayas like: Ape, Kamet, Gurla – Mandala and so on. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 10: Kailash Kora: Dirapuk – Zutulpuk (4750 m)

This day is the hardest as well as longest pilgrimage trek of Kora which takes about 6/7 hours of Kora from Dirapuk to Zutulpuk (20 km). This day we will have to walk about 550 m ascent and 600 m descent. We will start to walk from the Dirapuk to Jarok Donkhang village and then hike to Shiva-tsal (belief: undergo through the death to born again) and then ascend to Drolma La Pass (5634 m) (belief: reborn after reaching at top) and then descend down to the banks of river Lham-Chu Khir and reach Khando Sangam La (east side of Mt. Kailash). After resting there for while we head towards Juthulpuk which is famous for its miracle cave. On the cave it is believed that Milerappa, great ascetic used to perform miracles. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 11: End of Kailash Kora – Saga (4475 m)

After breakfast we will complete the Kora by walking for about 3/4 hours and return back to Darchen village. After resting and having lunch we will head back through the same route to Saga village. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 12: Saga – Kerung (2500 m)

After breakfast we will drive back through the same way enjoying the scenic view to Kerung. Stay overnight at Guest House.


Day 13: Kerung - Kathmandu

After breakfast we will drive back towards Kathmandu (150 km). We will have to follow the procedures in immigration to return Nepal Tibet Border. After 9 hours of ride we will reach Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Hotel. 


Day 14: Kathmandu

This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing such as Patan Durbar Square, Khokana, Bungmati and Kirtipur. If not we can also do shopping or various other activities. Stay overnight at Hotel. 


Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before departure. At your mentioned departure time our correspondent will pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport and depart you with warm hearts.


Cost Includes

  • Transfer from Airport – Hotel - Airport 
  • Hotel reservation as per client’s requirement in Kathmandu & Nagarkot including breakfast
  • Government license holder tour guide during the tour in Nepal (language as per client’s requirement) 
  • Hotel / Guest House Accommodation as per program  
  • Kathmandu - Nepal Tibet Border - Kathmandu private transportation
  • Transportation by private vehicle during the tour as per itinerary in Nepal & Tibet 
  • Required Tibet travel and trekking permit
  • English speaking Tibetan Guide during the tour to Tibet
  • Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary in Nepal and Tibet 
  • Meal plan on Full board or B/B plan Basis 
  • Company service charge
  • All necessary government taxes

Cost Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner 
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Porter / Yak / horse
  • Rescue and Evacuation Service 
  • Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc
  • Any expenses not included above