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Kailash Mansarovar Tour Via Lhasa
Trip Type
Tibet & Bhutan
Accomodation
Tea House
Destination
Nepal
Start Point
Kathmandu
Region
Short Trekking
Duration
11 Days
The Kailash Mansarovar Tour via Lhasa is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual adventure that takes you deep into the heart of Tibet's sacred landscapes. This 11-day journey blends cultural immersion, spiritual awakening, and awe-inspiring Himalayan scenery, offering you a complete experience of the Mount Kailash Lake Mansarovar Tour via Lhasa.
This package is ideal for spiritual seekers, pilgrims, and travelers who wish to walk the Kora (Parikrama) around Mount Kailash and take a holy dip in Lake Mansarovar, both revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. The tour starts in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, and follows a scenic route through Shigatse, Saga, Darchen, and Zuthulphuk, providing rich cultural exposure and stunning Himalayan views.
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Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Kailash Mansarovar is considered as a sacred and spiritual place by religions like hindu, buddhists, jainism. Thousands of devotees visit Kailah Mansorovar. You visit ancient monasteries during the tour. These monasteries have unique architecture.
Mount Kailash is famous and renowned for being the home of Lord Shiva in hinduism. People believe in attainment of salvation if they complete a Parikrama. Likewise Lake Mansarovar also has a similar significance. Hindus believe that taking a dip in the water will provide enlightenment and cleansing all their sins.
🌤️Best Time to Visit Kailash Mansarovar Via Lhasa
The best time to visit is in Spring and mid autumn. During this time, there will be no rainfall or snowfall on the trail. You can visit Kailash and Mansarovar and do rituals and prayers conveniently. During summer, you can see the lakes more clearly. You can see more presents of cattle grazing, wildlife along the route. The temperature is moderate and the weather becomes more predictable. Likewise in autumn, the weather is stable and the temperature is also mild. The day time will be sunny and clear as night time will be breezy. You can witness the magnificent views of Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. It is also the ideal season for travelling.
Permit Required For the Tour
For foreigners the permit requirement is little different. You need a Chinese Visa, a Tibet travel permit, and an Aline's Travel permit, Military Area Entry Permit, and foreign Affairs permit.
Accommodation and Food
For accommodation, you’ll be staying in hotels and lodges. In city areas there will be luxury hotels. During your Kailash Parikrama, you have to stay in local lodges and tea houses. The lodges and tea houses are comfortable. It includes a bed, pillows, blankets, and a shared bathroom. However the overnight staying places will be comfortable and cozy.
For food, in Lhasa and Shigate meals will be mostly Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine. It includes rice, noodles, soups, vegetables, dal, bread, butter tea. However the food options will be varied according to the locations. The melas options are flexible. You can choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals based on your preference.
Visit of Various Tibetan Cities
You get to visit various stunning Tibetan cities and villages. You’ll visit Potala Palace which is listed in UNESCO world heritage. It is located in Lhasa which is the capital of Tibet. Likewise You’ll visit Tashilhunpo Monastery which is famous in Shigatse. Yarlung Tsangpo River in Sagar which is a village on the banks. You’ll visit Darchen, a village at the foothills of Mount Kailash.
Deraphuk is a village near Kailash where you can witness stunning views. Likewise the major destination is Lake Mansarovar. Last but not the least, you’ll visit Kerong which is a border town near Nepal. You can see the views of Langtang Mountain Range from there.
Highlights of the Kailash Mansarovar Tour Via Lhasa
- Visit UNESCO-listed Potala Palace and ancient Tashilhunpo Monastery in Lhasa and Shigatse.
- Explore sacred villages like Darchen, Deraphuk, and Zuthulphuk, and visit Milarepa’s Cave.
- Complete the Kailash Parikrama, believed to cleanse sins and lead to spiritual liberation.
- Bathe in Lake Mansarovar (4590m)—a holy lake known for its spiritual purity.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Tibet’s high plateaus, passing by Yarlung Tsangpo River and Kerung Border.
Short Itinerary ( 11 days )
Arrival in Kathmandu then you’ll have another flight to Lhasa and acclimatize for the rest of the day.
You'll visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor street, and Potala Palace. The palace used to be the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. After visiting you’ll return back to your location to stay overnight.
You’ll start your journey towards Lake Manasarovar and to the Kailash Parikrama. You’ll explore Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Distance: 350 km (drive), altitude gain: 133m.
You’ll head towards Saga which also means happy land. Saga joins Tsanpo river pass and joins Brahmaputra at Saga Chakzam. You’ll experience the beautiful Tibetan plain. You'll stay overnight at a tea house in Saga. Distance: 450km, altitude gain: 857 m.
You’ll cross the Mayumla Pass and Prayang country and drive through a scenic route to reach Mansarover. The Lake will bless you with breathtaking views and freshwater surrounded by Mount Kailash. Later at night you’ll stay at a dormitory. Distance: 410 km.
After performing rituals and prayer at Mansarover you’ll drive to Darchen. Distance: 53 km
You’ll start the day by a short drive to yam Dwar which is the initial point of the trek. Then you’ll enter Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. The myth believes that the Yam Raj is the protector of Kailash. After visiting Kailash, you’ll have a 4-5 hrs drive to Derapuk. It is a lovely spot near Kailash. The night view is more popular. Distance: 19km
You'll cross the high altitude pass that is Dolma La Pass. After that you’ll descend downhill and move towards Zutul Puk Gompa. Zutul is a cave and Gompa is the place named after the cave of the revered saint Milarepa. Distance: 20km
You’ll leave for ZutulPhuk early in the morning. You’ll descend through plain lands surrounded by mani walls. Towards the end of the trek Darchen will surprise us with stunning vistas. After you reach Darchen, you’ll drive to Saga. Distance: 497 km.
You’ll have a scenic himalayan drive from saga to Kerong. You’ll cross Brahmaputra River which is also a holy river flowing from Tibetan Himalayas to India. Distance: 240 km.
This is the last day of the trip, you’ll have a scenic drive to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at a hotel. This concludes the journey.
Cost Includes
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Accommodation as per itinerary
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Private transportation by van
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Cost of permits
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English-Tibetan speaking guide
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Government taxes and services charges.
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Border to Kathmandu transfer by jeep
Cost Excludes
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Hiring a porter/ horse
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Rescue and Emergency services
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Your personal expenses
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Tips to guide
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Train or Flight to Lhasa and onwards
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