Mt. Kailash 9 Night 10 Days Tour
International Tour

Mt. Kailash 9 Night 10 Days Tour

10 Days · 9 NightsKathmandu to Mt. Kailash, TibetMay–Sep4.9

Overview

A 10-day overland journey from Kathmandu to the holiest mountain in Tibet, Mt. Kailash (6,638m). After acclimatization in Kyirong, drive across the Tibetan plateau via Saga and Paryang to reach Lake Manasarovar. Complete the 3-day Kailash Parikrama (Kora) — a 52 km circumambulation circuit reaching 5,000m at Dira-Puk and crossing the Drölma La Pass (5,636m). Minimum group: 5 people. Tibet Travel Permit requires original passport submitted 20 days in advance.

Mt. Kailash Parikrama (Kora)Lake Manasarovar (4,600m)Dira-Puk MonasteryZuthul PukKyirong border crossing

Day-by-day Itinerary

01

Kathmandu → Kyirong

Drive from Kathmandu to the Nepal–Tibet border and into Kyirong town. Check in and rest. Overnight in Kyirong.

02

Rest Day in Kyirong (Acclimatization)

Full rest day in Kyirong to acclimatize to the altitude. Explore the surroundings at a gentle pace. Overnight in Kyirong.

03

Kyirong → Saga (4,450m)

Drive 232 km to the town of Saga. Overnight in hotel.

04

Saga → Paryang (4,558m) → Lake Manasarovar (4,600m)

Long drive of approximately 507 km (8–9 hrs) across the Tibetan plateau via Paryang to reach the sacred Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at guesthouse by the lake.

05

Lake Manasarovar → Darchen (4,575m)

Short 40 km drive to Darchen, the base village for the Kailash Kora. Overnight at guesthouse.

06

Kailash Kora Day 1: Darchen → Dira-Puk (5,000m)

Begin the sacred 52 km Kailash Parikrama. The 15 km trail to Dira-Puk Monastery takes approximately 7 hours with stunning views of Mt. Kailash's north face. Overnight at guesthouse.

07

Kailash Kora Day 2: Dira-Puk → Zuthul Puk

Trek 18 km with 550m ascent and 600m descent (6–7 hrs), crossing the high Drölma La Pass (5,636m). Overnight at Zuthul Puk guesthouse.

08

Complete Kora → Saga

Complete the final stretch of the Kailash Parikrama and return to Darchen. Drive to Lake Manasarovar and continue to Saga. Overnight in hotel.

09

Saga → Kyirong

After breakfast, drive back toward the Nepal border to Kyirong. Overnight in hotel.

10

Kyirong → Kathmandu

Drive to the Nepal–Tibet border, complete immigration formalities, and drive back to Kathmandu. End of services.

Included

  • Hotel/guesthouse accommodation per program (twin sharing)
  • Private mini-bus transportation
  • All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking permits
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
  • Daily breakfast
  • Kathmandu–Border–Kathmandu transportation

Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Travel insurance
  • Porter, yak, or horse hire on the Kora
  • Rescue and evacuation services
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Additional costs due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances