Itinerary Overview

Mount Kailash & Tibet Tour

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Day 01: Passport Collection Day (Monday)

• Arrival in Nepal: Our representative will meet you at the Kathmandu International Airport.

• Passport Collection: Collect your original passport, fill out the embassy form, and take a photograph for your Tibetan visa (White background, clear ears, no glasses).

• Transfer to Hotel: Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Passport Submission to Embassy (Tuesday)

• Final Tibetan Visa Preparation: Day spent preparing the Tibetan visa (4 working days required).

• Sightseeing Tour: Visit monuments of Kathmandu Valley, including Hindu and Buddhist sites and the oldest palace.

• Breakfast is included at the hotel.

 

 

 

 

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Day 03: Biometric at Visa Section

• Biometric Submission: Submit the biometric information required for the Tibetan visa.

• Sightseeing Tour: Explore more of Kathmandu's historic monuments.

• Breakfast is included at the hotel.

Day 04: Visa Preparation Day

• Free Day in Kathmandu: Explore Kathmandu further or engage in activities like yoga or hiking.

• Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Visa Collection Day

• Tibetan Visa Collection: Receive your Tibetan visa around 2 PM.

• Free Day: Tour meeting in the evening, time to buy any last-minute equipment.

• Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Drive to Nepal-Tibet Border

(145 km - 7 Hours)

• Early Morning Departure: Drive to the Nepal-Tibet border with your Nepali guide.

• Immigration Formalities: Assistance with the immigration process, bags transferred separately.

• Tibetan Town: Enter Tibet and meet your Tibetan guide for the journey to Kerung.

• Overnight in Kerung.

Day 07: Rest Day in Kerung for Acclimatization

• Rest & Acclimatization: Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude (2900 meters) with a small hike.

• Overnight in Kerung.

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Day 08: Drive to Saga Town (230 km - 6 Hours)

• Morning Breakfast at the hotel.

• Drive to Saga: Scenic drive through high passes and the Tibetan Plateau (230 km).

• Overnight at 4450 meters in Saga.

Day 09: Drive to Lake Mansarovar (400 km - 9 Hours)

• Morning Breakfast at the hotel.

• Drive to Lake Mansarovar: Scenic drive through the Tibetan plateau, passing lakes and Himalayan views.

• Altitude Considerations: Symptoms of high altitude sickness may occur.

• Overnight near Lake Mansarovar at 4580 meters in a simple mud house with group-sharing accommodation.

Day 10: Lake Mansarovar & Drive to Darchen

• Morning at Lake Mansarovar: Option to hike to Chui Gompa (Monastery) or relax by the lake.

• Drive to Darchen: Short drive (40 km) to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash (4575 meters).

• Preparation for Kailash Parikrama (Kora): 3 days of walking around Mount Kailash.

• Overnight in Darchen.

Day 11: Kailash Parikrama Begins

Derapuk (20 km)

• Start Kailash Parikrama: Early morning departure to walk around Mount Kailash, reaching Derapuk after 7 hours of walking (4900 meters).

• Views of Kailash: See Kailash’s South, West, and North faces along the trek.

• Overnight in Derapuk: Group sharing accommodation in mud houses.

Day 12: Second Day of Kailash Parikrama (21 km)

• Cross Dolma La Pass (5645 meters): The hardest day of the trek with uphill and downhill sections.

• 9 Hours of Walking: Bring enough water and food for the journey.

• Overnight in Juthulpuk (4760 meters) in group-sharing mud houses.

 

 

 

 

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Day 13: Kailash Parikrama Ends

Return to Darchen

• Morning Breakfast: Simple breakfast at the guest house.

• End of Kailash Parikrama: Easy walk back to Darchen (3 hours) to meet your vehicle.

• Drive to Saga: Return to Saga town and overnight in a more comfortable hotel.

Day 14: Drive Back to Kerung Town

• Breakfast: Early breakfast at the hotel.

• Drive Back to Kerung: Return to Kerung, the last Tibetan town on the border with Nepal.

Day 15: Drive to Nepal Immigration, Return to Kathmandu

• Nepal-Tibet Border: Cross back into Nepal, and complete customs formalities.

• Drive to Kathmandu: 8-hour drive back to Kathmandu.

• Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• Free Time: Relax before departure.

• Airport Transfer: Transfer to the airport 3 hours before your flight.

 

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation: As per the itinerary (Guest Houses, best available accommodation in Tibet).

2. Transportation: Private transportation by van/mini coach and jeep for Kathmandu to Border and back.

3. Tibet Travel Permits: All necessary permits for Tibet travel and trekking.

4. English-speaking Tibetan Guide: Guide assistance throughout the tour.

5. Sightseeing: All entrance fees for sightseeing as per the itinerary.

6. Meals: Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as per the itinerary.

7. Yak or Porter: During Kailash Kora carry your baggage.

 

Cost Excludes:

1. Meals in Nepal: Lunch and dinner in Nepal.

2. Insurance: Travel insurance of any kind.

3. Personal Porters/Horses: For Kailash Kora, if needed.

4. Emergency Evacuation: In case of any medical emergency.

5. Nature Calamities: Any unforeseen expenses due to natural calamities.

6. Nepal Visa fees

Packing List:

• Clothing: Down jacket, thermal wear, warm clothes, hiking shoes, gloves, and cap.

• Medicines: High altitude sickness medications, regular medicine, first aid kit.

• Sleeping Bag: Warm sleeping bag (can be rented in Kathmandu).

• Personal Bag: Comfortable travel bag and a small handbag for Kailash Kora.

 

Booking Procedure:

1. Passport Copy: Submit a clear scan of your passport.

2. Original Passport: Submit your original passport before 3-4 working days in Kathmandu.

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Important Notice:

• Visa Process: The visa processing can take 4-5 working days and requires a minimum of 5 people in a group.