Customize Your Trip Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
Trip Duration 7 Days
Group Size 1-16
Maximum Altitude Dolma La pass 5630 m/ 18471 Feet
Difficulty Grade Moderate
Start & End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons April - September
Trip Highlights of Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
- Experience the stunning mountain roads and trails of Nepal.
- Explore Kerung, its gorges, and Pakpa Monastery.
- A night at Lake Mansarovar and a religious ritual by its lakeside.
- Get the Darshana of the unusual southern side of Mount Kailash up close.
- See the spine of Lord Shiva.
- Admire the majestically wonderful Nandi Parvat from a close vantage point.
- Stand before Ashtapad, meditate, and capture a few moments for your reflection.
- Enjoy a fully supported journey with luxurious accommodations and private transportation.
- Benefit from the absence of strenuous hiking treks.
- A short, simple, affordable, and unique journey in Tibet.
Overview of Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
Kailash- the most revered pilgrims, the holiest of all, the dream mountain for many is hard to reach destination. But we the Above the Himalaya team is here to change that and thus we introduce to you our luxury Mount Kailash tour which will allow you to reach Kailash within a week.
Enjoy our 7 days Mount Kailash tour with luxurious accommodations of four star hotel when available and private transportation so you have comfort every step of the way. Generally, most trips to Kailash concentrate on the Darshana of its northern face only which need a challenging outer and inner parikrama comprising 4 days of journey.
However, unlike others, our luxury Mount Kailash tour will provide you the opportunity to appreciate the magnificent southern face of the holiest Kailash without the need for any exhausting long treks.
In just one week, our short Mount Kailash tour will not only take you to the holiest peak in the Universe but will also allow you to experience the tranquil and spiritual night beside the maternal Lake Mansarovar.
You will also get to stand in front of the magnificent and the most esteemed Jain Tirthasthal (Pilgrim site) called Ashtapad near Kailash which is another important highlight of our luxury Mount Kailash tour.
We have designed the travel days of our Ashtapad Kailash Mansarovar tour to be easy, simple, short, luxurious, and accessible to everyone who exhibits good physical and mental conditioning.
Kailash rises 6638 m in height into the sky of Ngari County of Tibet which is the center for four main religions and four main rivers in Asia: Karnali, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Indus.
In Buddhism, Kailash is the snow treasure and the dwelling of Buddha himself. In Hinduism, Kailash is the most loved holy dwelling of Lord Mahadev/Shiva- the one who vanquish the evil from the Universe.
The four sides or the walls of Kailash face the four major directions of the planet symbolizing the faces of Lord Shiva.
In Jainism, Kailash is the very Ashtapad, where Adinath Rishabhadeva, their very first Tirthankar achieved Moksha or salvation.
Right beneath the pious peak is the 4600 m high mother Lake Mansarovar which is believed to be emerged from the Lord Brahma’s mind (Creator). This sun-shaped lake is thought to be blessed by Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Brahma thus drawing countless pilgrims seeking the purification and liberation for themselves and their ancestors.
Our luxury Mount Kailash tour has aimed to take you on all these divine destinations in both comfort and style. The adventure begins with a long drive from Kathmandu to Kerung.
After a day of acclimatization in Kerung, we will continue our journey to Lake Mansarovar via Saga. Here, you will have the chance to participate in spiritual rituals such as puja, homa, and Havana by the lakeside.
After this, we will then head on our 4 by 4 vehicle to Darchen, the beginning point for all the Kailash pilgrimages. From Darchen, we will then transport you to Serlung Gompa, where a short ascent will lead you to the 4900 m high Ashtapad Parvat.
Known as Eight Steps, this peak is located close to Nandi Parvat and the southern face of Kailash which offers the stunning view of its spine-like formation.
The Ashtapad has numerous meanings: for some Ashtapad is the great Kailash itself and for some Ashtapad is the huge mountain series consisting of eight peaks and Kailash is the second peak while the Ashtapad Parvat is the main one.
However, there is one thing certain that is it is holy and significant not only for Jains but also for Buddhists and Hindus. Here, you will get enough time for your meditation and personal rituals before we return to Kathmandu taking the same circular route.
Along with this mystical energy and experience, our 7 days Mount Kailash tour will also bestow you with the amazing nature that Kailash is engulfed in.
You will get to marvel at the stunning high plateaus, picturesque landscapes, and enjoy direct views of Gaurishankar, Lhotse, and Shishapangma.
You will also encounter wildlife such as wild Yak, snow leopards, Bharal, red and sand foxes, Kiang, and Himalayan Tahr. You will also get to experience all four climates from subtropical to alpine within the same trip. Thus our luxury Mount Kailash tour is not only made for pilgrims but also for tourists looking for a distinct tour in Tibet.
For the best immersive experience, we suggest you to engage in our luxury Mount Kailash tour between March and October.
Itinerary of Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
DAY
01
01
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung (2900 m) via Rasuwagadhi, 175 km, 8 to 9 hours
Our 7 days Mount Kailash tour commences from today with a long tiring yet very beautiful scenic drive towards the Tibet town of Kerung. Our 4 by 4 private vehicle will collect us from the gate of our hotel and take us out of Kathmandu through Thankot.
It will then take the long Pasang Lhamu Highway with Trishuli flowing alongside by side. We will advance through numerous Nepali mountain hamlets of Rani Pauwa, Dhunche, Syabrubesi, Timure, and Ghatte Khola located inside the National Park of Langtang.
As we journey via these villages, we will not only see the typical mountain setting of Nepal, but also the sensational spectacle of Ganesh, Langtang, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
A little ahead of Ghatte Khola, the Immigration office will stop us to inspect our papers and baggage after which we will cross the Rasuwagadhi border and get to the Tibetan side.
Our Nepali team will leave us after our gracious Tibetan guide receives us and takes us on a two-hour brief drive to Kerung through the beautiful expansive Tibetan highway.
Please rest and get enough sleep for the quick adaptation of your body to the new high Tibet air.
Bus 8 to 9 hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Kerung (2900 m)
DAY
02
02
Day 02: Rest Day at Kerung with a small Excursion of the town
For our further journey to be without any physical discomfort, we will rest and explore Kerung town today so we can get well accustomed to the new high air.
For the brief acclimating tour, we will head towards the central part of the Kerung town after our breakfast. Here, we will find the four-story marvelous structure of the grand Pakpa Monastery established nearly a millennium ago by King Songtsen Gampo as a memorable gift for his Nepali queen Bhrikuti.
The monastery graciously displays the skill of the age old Nepali art but the main thing to see here is the captivating sculpture of Nepali Princess Bhrikuti.
After the Gompa excursion, the Kerung Railway bridge awaits our visit and we can also observe the settlements near the border near the gorge of Kerung.
Then going through the several national and international restaurants (Tibetan, Nepali, Chinese, and Indian) in the town, we will drive back towards our hotel.
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Kerung (2900 m)
DAY
03
03
Day 03: Drive from Kerung to Saga (4446 m), 270 km, 4 to 5 hours
We will leave Kerung after our breakfast and travel along the road that winds upward via the magical mountain landscape of Tibet. We will drive over the two enormously high passes en route: the Thong La (5153 m) and then Lalung La (5030 m).
Prepare to be enchanted by the incredible panorama of the 14th tallest Shishapangma Peak (8027 m) and Gaurishankar Peak (7181 m). We will then gently drive down the pass and travel towards the splendid Peiku Tso Lake. We may even see the famous wild antelopes and donkeys on the grassy shore of this lake.
Nearby, we can also see the pristine cave of Milarepa. We will soon begin to journey alongside the expansive Brahmaputra River aka Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
A sturdily constructed long wide bridge will then drive us over this magnificent river towards the Saga town, the town where people are merry and joyous.
Please do not neglect to get enough sleep and rest for the proper and rapid adaptation to the highlands of Tibet.
Bus 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Saga (4446 m)
DAY
04
04
Day 04: Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (4600 m), 500 km, 7 to 8 hours
Drive from Saga to Lake Mansarovar (4600 m), 500 km, 7 to 8 hours
One of the very majestic days of our short Mount Kailash tour for we are aiming to reach the great maternal Lake of Mansarovar today. The high road from Saga will first take us to the hidden sandy town of Old Dzongba.
Lying gracefully next to the Brahmaputra River, this town is mainly the home of herders. Now, we will navigate along the marvelously beautiful sight of the monastery of Dargyeling.
The yellow-toned Tibet plateau will now direct us to Paryang town where we will begin to follow the tranquil shore of the Horchu River. A little further, we will be stopped by the Chinese Check post which will confirm our papers.
The track from here now rises up directing us over the 5211 m height of the Mayumla Pass. The admirable vision of the Gurla Mandhata/Naimonanyi Peak (7694 m) will amaze our eyes here.
The track down the pass will take us to the base from where we will drive for another two hours till we are by the blue shore of Lake Mansarovar. Get the Darshana of the Kailash and be the few privileged ones to spend the night under the blessing of Kailash.
Bus 7 to 8 hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Mansarovar (4600 m),
DAY
05
05
Day 05: Drive from Lake Mansarovar to Darchen (4664 m) to Ashtapad (4900 m) and back to Darchen, 50 km, 4 to 5 hours
We will rise with our alarm and set on to cleanse our body and spirit with the pristine waters of Lake Mansarovar. If you desire, you can also engage for about an hour in Homa and Hawana performed by the tranquil shore of the Lake.
Then, you may also stare at the incredible Chiu Gompa and the majestic Mount Kailash for a while. We will then set on toward the small town of Darchen nestled at the base of Kailash.
This small yet very important town serves as the gateway for all pilgrimages to this sacred mountain. After our lunch at Darchen, we will march towards Ashtapad.
Our 4×4 vehicle will travel us through the entrance gate and then ascend to Serlung Gompa that ma take around 45 minutes. Now, we will have to get off our vehicle and get ready for the 2 km walk along the glacial path that occasionally consist of few boulders here and there.
The upward walking journey is not too long but can be quite tough. As we traverse the route, we will begin to see the stunning features of the Nandi Parvat (Nandi- the sacred bull of Lord Shiva) and the grand southern face of Kailash.
Once we stand in front of Ashtapad, take a moment to admire its breathtaking profile. You can partake in your personal ritual here or meditate if you choose to.
Directly before you will be the huge Nandi parvat and you can also see the spine-like formation on the southern wall of Kailash which is considered the spine of Lord Shiva.
After this deeply meaningful experience, we will walk back down the same way up to Serlung Gompa and get in our vehicle to drive back to Darchen for our overnight sleep, dinner, and rest.
Bus 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Darchen (4664 m)
DAY
06
06
Day 06: Drive Back to Saga, 540 km, 7 to 8 hours
We will leave Darchen early morning and prepare for the long road journey towards Saga. Passing by the familiar sight of Lake Mansaorvar, we will once again drive over the Mayum La Pass and traverse the Paryang town to reach Saga.
Bus 7 to 8 hours
Accommodation Guest House
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude Saga (4446 m)
DAY
07
07
Day 07: Drive from Saga to Kerung, cross the Nepal Border, and drive back to Kathmandu (1350 m), 8 to 9 hours
Our luxury Mount Kailash tour ends today as we once more take on the journey back to Kathmandu. From Saga, the highway of Tibet will make us follow the splendid Brahmaputra River one more time towards the Peiku Tso Lake.
We will once again drive up over the Lalung and Thong La passes and arrive in Kerung. The road ahead will now leads us toward the Tibet-Nepal border at Rasuwagadhi.
We will be once gain greeted and received by our Nepali team who will take us back to the Nepal capital via Syabrubesi, Dhunche, Rani Pauwa, and Trishuli.
Bus 8 to 9 hours
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude Kathmandu (1350 m)
Trip Extension
Suppose you have more time in Nepal after this trip. In that case, we can help you to extend your trip by running different treks in Nepal, tours in Bhutan and Tibet, Jungle safari tours at Chitwan, Bardia, and other National parks, Nepal luxury hotel booking, Rafting, Ultra-light flights, or any other travel-related services. You can get more information here.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Accommodation in Syaprubesi (Local Guesthouse)
- Accommodation in Kailash (Local Guesthouse)
- Meals during the tour: Vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- English-speaking Tibetan guide for custom formalities
- Nepali team leader/ Co-ordinator
- All private transportation by Bus
- Tibet travel permit and Tibet visa fees
- Entrance fees for Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
- Entrance fees for Langtang National Park
- We will provide you with a duffle bag to keep your goods during the Kailash tour.
- The down jacket is returnable based
- Emergency evacuation management
- Kitchen team in Tibet side.
- Oxygen cylinders in each Bus.
Complimentary
- Duffle Bag
- Down Jacket
What's Excluded?
- Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa quickly upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu)
- Airfare to Kathmandu & back.
- Any Alcoholic and cold drinks, chocolates,
- Personal expenses, laundry, phone calls, internet
- Your gear for the trip, travel, medical insurance & helicopter rescue,
- Any other costs that are not mentioned in the price Included section
- Visa cancellation charge if early return.
- Additional accommodation charge except for the itinerary.
- Horse riding during Parikrama is about RMB 4200 to 5000. Your porter for Parikrama is about RMB 1300 to 1500
- Tips and Gratitude for the tour staff
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Reason to Select our Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
Overnight Stay and Spiritual Ritual at Lake Mansarovar
Our short Mount Kailash tour travel program has included a night beside the mother Lake Mansarovar which is considered a powerful source of enlightenment and energy.
Like Kailash, the lake also equally has religious and spiritual significance for the Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. The Hindus believe the lake is imbued with the sublime blessings of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Parvati.
The Buddhists link the lake to Maya Devi’s conception of the Buddha and for the Jains, it is the revered site where their Adinath meditated.
Thus, practicing the rituals by the lake is said to liberate the souls from the non-stop cycle of rebirth. We will have a peaceful morning on the Lake where you will partake in an hour-long homa and yagya all the while absorbing the serenity of Kailash.
Moment at Asthapad
Ashtapad is a significant pilgrimage destination in the Ashtapad Kailash Mansarovar tour which has a deeply rooted spiritual and historical connection with Kailash.
It is believed that Ashtapad is none other than Kailash itself while others believe Ashtapad is a series of eight mountain peaks among which Kailash is the second.
It is in fact the very exact site where Bhagwan Rishabhadev, the first Jain Tirthankar, achieved Nirvana. In his memory, his son, Chakravarti King Bharat, constructed a stunning temple adorned with crystal and gemstones.
Around 7 years ago, a satellite image confirmed the existence of the golden temple structure on the Kailash justifying the myth. Ashtapad also means the Eight Steps which signify the ascension of eight steps to reach the temple.
The Ashtapad Darshana will also immerse you in the breathtaking peace and natural beauty of the inner Kailash region. You will experience this sacred site with us, where you can meditate and feel the energy of Adinath.
Darshana of Southern Face of Kailash
Ashtapad blesses us with the view of the exquisite south face of Kailash where we can observe the spine-like structure that is said to represent Lord Shiva’s spine or Meru Danda.
Jains believe this spine is actually the eight steps to the Ashtapad palace. Worshiping this face is said to shield you from untimely death. It is also believed that this face of Kailash is composed from lapis lazuli. Our short Mount Kailash tour will allow you to experience Kailash from this unique southern viewpoint.
Full journey support with management of your logistics (accommodations, meals, and transportation)
You will have the ultimate luxury on our 7 days short Mount Kailash tour where we have carefully planned all the aspects of the tour. We will manage all your transportation, accommodations, meals, and necessary permits for the tour.
Throughout the trip, you will have access to a private 4×4 vehicle, with a professional driver and a knowledgeable local guide. You will have your stay in lavish four-star hotels in each Tibetan town, with delightful breakfasts provided every morning.
We will also handle all your visas and permits, so all you need to do is prepare for the adventure and enjoy the comfort we provide.
Luxury Mount Kailash Tour: Best Season and Time
If we consider the auspicious events and pleasant weather, then the most perfect time to partake in our luxury Mount Kailash tour will occur between March and October.
The Jain festival Paryushana takes place in August or September, while Mahavira Jayanti (Birth of Rishabhadeva) occurs in March or April. October brings Diwali marking the day when Rishabhadeva achieved the salvation.
Likewise, the full moon days falling in April or May align with the grand Saga Dawa Festival for Buddhists, and the full moon occuring in June and July is significant for Hindus who celebrate Janai Purnima Festival.
From the climatic perspective, the months of April, May, June, September, and the first half of October will be the most perfect window for the 7 days Luxury Mount Kailash tour.
During these heavenly months, the Kailash region and in fact the entire Tibet enjoys the splendid weather.Tibet sees the spring in March, April and May and Fall in September and October.
Both the changing seasons feature the bright azure sky, mild cooling breeze, and comfortable heat between 9 to 15 degrees Celsius. The monsoon rain starts to appear in Nepal in June, July, and August but the rain is not that heavy in Tibet.
At the end of October however, the heat in Kailash drops to below 5 degree Celsius which keep on decreasing to minus degrees in December, January and February.
The high wind starts to blow to 20 m/s starting from late October accompanied by significant snowfall till February.
Luxury Mount Kailash Tour: Level of Difficulty
Our short Mount Kailash tour introduces a moderate challenge to its tourists amid the stunning highlands of Tibet. Although the adventure commences from the lower heights of Nepal, you will quickly reach to 2900 m in Kerung.
The successive days of our Luxury Mount Kailash tour will lead you to the average elevation between 3000 m to 4000 m eventually concluding at 4900 m of Ashtapad.
The tour lasts only seven days and is less physically tiring and demanding in nature than other Kailash trips that eliminates the need for extensive trekking.
There are no long Parikrama route and you will engage in only a brief upward walk along the glacial path from Serlung Gompa to Ashtapad. However, it is the Himalaya and the dramatically changing climate is its nature.
At Ashtapad, you may see the sunny sky one moment which can quickly give way to dark clouds. Therefore, the main challenge during our luxury Mount Kailash tour arises from the altitude for which we have incorporated a rest day in Kerung town to facilitate your acclimatization.
Who can join our Ashtapad Kailash Mansarovar Tour?
The Tibet Tourism Bureau has set specific guidelines for participating in any Mount Kailash tours. Generally, people between 10 and 75 years of age are eligible to participate in any Mount Kailash tour.
The rule is slightly different for Indians who are allowed to go to Kailash only if they are between 18 to 70 years of age.
Thus anyone between these age groups who is in their prime physical and mental health and free from any serious health issues especially related to heart and lungs can participate in our short Mount Kailash tour.
The short nature, the absence of long walks, and the luxurious overnight stays make this tour available to even those who have joint issues and are incapable of longer hikes.
However, those who have heart problems, lung diseases, asthma, or any type of other serious ailments should consult their doctors and explain to them about the tour’s nature. Only after receiving medical clearance should you consider joining us.
Necessary Training and Preparation for our Short Mount Kailash Tour
Our short Mount Kailash tour is a simple and enjoyable experience, different from the other exhausting Kailash trips. It is less of a physical journey that includes only a short ascent on foot to Ashtapad.
Otherwise, the entire journey is conducted via private transport, that removes the need for the long arduous hikes. However, the path to Ashtapad does present some challenges which runs over the glacier with scattered boulders.
To prepare for this segment, you should consider practicing running short distance every day or walking or swimming and cycling. Some stair climbing one or two times a day will also help you to tackle the uprising trail to Ashtapad.
If feasible, you can also hike up to a hill rising to 3000 m so you can be pre-acclimitized before our luxury Mount Kailash tour.
We like to emphasize here that this journey is much of a mental than the physical one. So we suggest you to learn about Kailash, Ashtapad, Mansarovar, and the local climate.
This will set for you realistic expectations and avoid any unwelcome surprises along the way.
Altitude Sickness/Acute Mountain Sickness/AMS during Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
The altitude sickness may occur during our Ashtapad Kailash Mansarovar tour which arises because of the rapid ascent from lower to higher elevations in Tibet.
On the first day of our 7 days Mount Kailash tour, you will spend the night at Kerung’s height of 2900 m, and on the second day, you will ascend over 1500 m to reach Saga.
The adventure will finally conclude taking you to 4900 m at Ashtapad. Most of our guests exhibit the signs of AMS as soon as they are in Kerung. That’s why, we have a rest day at Kerung for your adaptation as much as possible.
Please understand that both drivers and passengers can be affected by AMS even more because of the quick elevation changes. Also, anyone regardless of fitness, gender and age can be the victim of AMS.
If you are not able to get accustomed to the new elevation or new air, you may have the occurrence of difficulty sleeping, appetite loss, irritability, confusion, nausea, dizziness and headache.
In such cases, you should keep drinking water and fluids as much as possible. You should also get adequate sleep when the adaptation process is more rapid and you should also maintain strong immunity.
As for the therapeutic measures, you can opt for the herbal Hongjingtian medicine or Diamox. If you experience any sign of AMS on the road, please tell our guide who may provide you with supplemental oxygen or assist you in descending safely.
Two More Route Options for Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
Our short Mount Kailash tour will lead you to Tibet and Kailash through Kerung border. There are also two more more luxurious mode of travel available for you to go to Tibet from Nepal.
1. Mount Kailash Tour Via Lhasa
This one is more better option for you if you are seeking for more lavishness on your journey. A straight flight will land you in Lhasa Airport within 2 hours after which you will get to enjoy the Lhasa city and its wonders for two or three days.
After you get properly acclimatized and have explored the Lhasa city, the tour will continue through Shigatse to Saga and then to Darchen. Through this option, you will have the more comfort and luxurious accommodations than you will get in Kerung or other Tibetan towns.
You will also have more acclimatization time available and you will also get to see the beauty and treasures of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.
2. Mount Kailash tour via Simikot
This mode of travel offers you the utmost in luxury and comfort, that will allow you to enjoy a scenic helicopter ride to Kailash. Your journey begins with a very brief flight to Nepalgunj, a southern Terai city from where you will again travel by air towards Simikot.
Then a chartered heli will ride you to Hilsa of Humla region from where your drive begins leading you through Taklakot to Darchen. It is a bit expensive option but more lavish, stylish, and comfortable specially for those with limited time.
Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation on Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
For our luxury Mount Kailash tour, we have chosen double rooms of elegant four-star hotels up to Saga and while in Darchen, you will get to stay in top tier hotel available in the town. We can also book for you a single room at extra charge.
Throughout the tour, you will have an attentive staff available 24/7, spacious and clean rooms, comfortable furniture, a TV, hot water, a private bathroom, and WiFi.
As for the dining options, we offer you breakfast each morning on the trip while you can explore on your own the lunch and dinner menus. Each of your overnight hotels serves international and local delicacies and there are also several restaurants on the road.
Expect to spend around USD 25 to 30 for your lunches and dinners base on your choice of menu. However, during your trip to Ashtapad, lunch may consist of simpler options like rice, tofu, vegetable soup, Tibetan bread, lentils etc.
All your transportation for our tour will occur in a private four-wheel drive vehicle that comes with a personal driver and guide. The car, jeep, bus or van will be selected adjusting to the group size and luggage space required.
Needed Visa and Permits for the Luxury Mount Kailash Tour
Please allow us to take care of all your formalities related to our luxury Mount Kailash tour. Please be aware that you cannot go to Tibet alone no matter what the online resources suggest.
Any tour and trip inside Tibet need few essential paperwork which can only be processed by the authorized travel and tour agencies like us Above the Himalaya.
You must also be traveling in a group in a tour organized by such reputable and certified agencies and no unofficial agents can help you in attaining any permits or Visa.
Plus, when you are traveling inside Tibet, it must occur in a private transportation driven by a local professional driver in the company of a local tour guide.
As for the formal paper works, you will be needing Tibet Bureau Permit which is also called the Tibet Visa or the Tibet Travel Permit/TTP. When you decide to go into Tibet from Nepal, a Chinese Group Visa is eesential.
Since our visit takes us to the sensitive military controlled Kailash zone, few other permits are also obligatory which we will tell you below.
When you go through our short Mount Kailash tour details and satisfied, you need to confirm the tour. Then, you will have to forward us your official scanned documents: the passport and the photo.
We will then sending them to our affiliated partner in Tibet who will handle the permit application proceedings for us. Please kindly confirm our luxury Mount Kailsh tour one month before its schduled departure date.
When forwarding your official papers to us, kindly note that they must be:
- Photo measurements: 51 by 51 mm
- Photo Background: Plain white
- No glasses and makeup
- The residual time of your passport should be 6 months counting after your arrival date
- The passport must be forwarded in color
- The passport must contain 2 to 3 empty pages
Let’s now go through the permits and Visa details. When you are taking our Ashtapad Kailash Mansarovar tour from Nepal, as your local traveling partner in Nepal, we will be assisting you in procuring the two mandatory papers: the TTP and the Chinese Group Visa.
As we have stated earlier, few other permits are also compulsory for an Kailash tour and trip because of its restricted nature. They include the Military permit, the Alien Travel Permit/Public Security Bureau (PSB), and the Foreign Affairs Permit. Our Tibetan partner will take charge of obtaining these three permits.
Tibet Visa or TTP
The Tibet Visa or the TTP is a very important official paper provided by the Tourism Bureau office of Tibet to foreign tourists. Once you have this paper, you can explore any part of Tibet (except for the sensitive and closed regions).
This paper will have all the information about your Tibet trip including your name, personal info, your intended travel destination, your place of stay, number of days you are staying, your traveling route, and so on.
That’s why we have to send all the details and your documents to our travel partner in Tibet with the planned travel program. Once the application procedure is on the way, no alterations can be made.
So please go through all the travel program and details to book our luxury Mount Kailash tour. Our affiliated partner will oversee the management of the TTP application after which they will forward us the official invitation letter.
This letter is necessary to present in the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu for the Chinese Group Visa. The TTP is expected to be ready within 10 to 15 work days, once its is ready, it will be collected by our Tibetan guide presented upon our Tibet arrival.
Chinese Group Visa
Please understand that the in-person and simultaneous presence of all our guests or members of a group at the Embassy of China in Kathmandu is mandatory for the proceedings of a Chinese Group Visa.
We must all together submit our original passports, photos, and fingerprints for registration at the Embassy. The original passport will be returned with the arrival of the group visa.
The embassy provides two options for the group visa processing. The normal way or the standard way will take around 4 office days for the visa procedure and costs varies between US Dollars 70 to 170 per member depending on the country of their passport.
For the US citizens, the cost of the standard group visa fee will be US Dollars 175 per person.
The other option for the visa processing is through the express way that takes fro 2 to 3 office days. The price can vary between US Dollars 90 to 180 again depending on the country of the traveler.
Please plan your Kathmandu flights during the weekdays as the Embassy of China is closed on the weekends. One more point that you need to comprehend is that the Group Visa as the name implies will be issued for the whole group as one.
It means all the members in a group of luxury Mount Kailash tour must have the same travel dates of arrival and departure in Tibet.
Kailash Trips Re-opened for Indian Pilgrims
Very optimistic news has come for the Indian pilgrims. The Kailash tour which had been out of their reach for nearly five long years is now soon to reopen in 2025.
The deal made between India and China has led to the positive agreement between the two nations resulting in the reopening of Kailash trips for Indian passport holders which was halted for them due to political conflicts between two nations.
While the official date has not been announced yet, preparations are underway and the time can happen anytime between May and September.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not a must for our 7 days Luxury Mount Kailash tour but we strongly advise you to get one. Although our short Mount Kailash tour doesn’t include tough hikes, but you will still be heading into a remote Himalayan area of Tibet where the weather can be harsh and unpredictable, and access to modern medical care may be limited.
If something goes wrong during the tour, you may require urgent transport to cities like Lhasa or Shigatse, or even to your home by helicopter.
There is also the chance of injuries, like slips or falls on the way to Ashtapad, which may lead to serious complications or you may even go through serious AMS.
Plus, any unexpected issues may happen during your short Mount Kailash tour such as tour delays, postponement, luggage damage and misplace, extended lodging stay etc.
Therefore, get the travel insurance that will offer you all these extensive coverage along with the helicopter rescue for altitudes to 5,000 meters.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The Chinese mobile network of Chine Telecom, Unicom and China mobile offer the extensive coverage in the entire Tibet including Kailash region. So if you like, our Tibetan guide can help you with the SIM card purchase which also provide you 5G connection.
No, not only Facebook or YouTube, but you also cannot open Whatsapp, Google, or any other western social site until you are in Tibet. Some suggest to use the VPN app but the functionality is in question
You can through the 5G service but WiFi may not be at your disposal.
For the faster, simpler, and cheaper option, you should do it when you are still in Kathmandu. There may be very limited banking services in Kerung, Saga, and Darchen so when you are in Kathmandu, you can visit the SBI, Standard Chartered, Nabil, Himalayan, Everest, or other larger banks for the exchange service.
Yes, please remember no reference to the Dalai Lama, no photos unless you have consent, and no smoking in public or religious areas.
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I felt like my life is complete on that day. The Hotel in the Mountain Top of Nagarkot was another mind-blowing experience. The Sunset & Sunrise from the Roof top of the hotel with the unbelievable golden view of entire Himalaya made me speechless. I wish that moment would never end. Then our tour guide helped us to hike down from the top of that specific mountain by walking which was another addition to our wonderful experience. I would recommend this company anyone who wants to visit Nepal. Definitely FIVE STARSPosted onVerified Great experience; would use again! My wife and I were on a very tight schedule and we still were able to see Annapurna, Everest, and Kathmandu thanks to Puru! We were very pleased with all of the guides and services he arranged for us. There was a misunderstanding on my part at one point and Puru was able to make a last minute change of plans to accomodate my wife and I. 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Altogether a wonderful, relaxing and worry free experience ..😁 This time we did Annapurna Base Camp Trek and first time we did Everest Base Camp Trek. Also we are planning to come again for one of the 6000 climb/trek tour.Posted onVerified Second time with “Above the Himalaya Trekking” We recently completed a 12-day Annapurna Base Camp trek with Above the Himalaya Trekking during our 18-day adventure in Nepal, and it was an exceptional experience! This was our second journey with them, and once again, they exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Suresh, was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring our safety and comfort throughout the trek. The company's dedication to trust and security is unmatched, providing us with reliable guides and porters, as well as comfortable hotel accommodations. They also organized fantastic city tours that enriched our cultural experience. 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