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Kailash Manasarovar Tour Ex-Lucknow
India, Nepal, China · Tibet / Mt. Kailash

Kailash Manasarovar Tour Ex-Lucknow 2027

Duration 9 days
Trip grade Contact us
Maximum altitude On request
5.0 Editorial rating
Starts from $ 1,520 per person
+ INR 160,000 (Indian deluxe package)
Best seller Ex-Lucknow 2027 For Indian Full Moon at Manasarovar
★ 5.0 Editorial score
THE EXPERIENCE

Trip Overview

Group size 2–20
Journey Lucknow → Lucknow
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Mount Kailash is located in Ngari Prefecture, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It lies in the Kailash Range (Gangdisê Mountains) of the Transhimalaya, in the western Tibetan Plateau. Its peak stands at 6,638 m (21,778 ft), north of the western trijunction of the borders of China, India and Nepal.

Mount Kailash is close to Lakes Manasarovar and Rakshastal. The sources of the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra and Karnali rivers lie nearby. Sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the Bon religion, Mount Kailash attracts pilgrims from India, China, Nepal and other countries. The pilgrimage generally involves travelling towards Lake Manasarovar and completing a circumambulation of Mount Kailash.

Although climbers have surveyed the mountain, there is no recorded successful ascent. The Chinese government prohibits climbing because of its religious significance.

Deluxe package price per person

Traveller categoryPrice
Indian pilgrimsUSD 1,520 + INR 160,000

Fixed departure dates 2027 — ex Lucknow

Departure months: April, May, June, July, August and September.

MonthArrival in LucknowFull moon at Manasarovar
May17 May 202720 May 2027
June16 June 202719 June 2027
July15 July 202718 July 2027
August14 August 202717 August 2027
September13 September 202716 September 2027

13 September is the final listed Lucknow arrival date.

Accommodation
Standard hotel in Nepalgunj; Simikot or Hilsa accommodation and guest houses during the tour.
Transportation
Road transfers, flights, helicopter transfers and trekking as listed in the itinerary.
Meals
Vegetarian meals as listed in the itinerary and inclusions.
DAY BY DAY

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive in Lucknow and drive to Nepalgunj
Pickup from Lucknow airport or railway station and drive to Nepalgunj.
Accommodation
Hotel in Nepalgunj
Travel time
3 hours
DAY 2 Fly to Simikot and take a helicopter to Hilsa
Fly to Simikot early in the morning, then travel by helicopter to Hilsa. Stay overnight in Hilsa. Travel depends on the weather.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Hilsa
Travel time
Flight: 45 minutes; helicopter: 15 minutes
DAY 3 Cross the border and drive to Taklakot
After breakfast, walk to the Chinese border and drive to Taklakot.
Meals
Breakfast
Altitude
3,900 m
Walking / trekking
10 minutes
DAY 4 Drive to Lake Manasarovar
After breakfast, drive 70 km to Lake Manasarovar and complete the lake circumambulation. Spend time in puja, havan, worship, meditation and a holy bath. Stay overnight at Chhu Gompa.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Accommodation at Chhu Gompa
Altitude
4,500 m
DAY 5 Drive to Yam Dwar and trek to Diraphuk
After breakfast, drive 48 km to Yam Dwar via Darchen, then trek 12 km to Diraphuk. Stay overnight at a guest house.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guest house in Diraphuk
Altitude
4,890 m
DAY 6 Trek to Zuthulphuk via Gaurikunda
After breakfast, trek 22 km to Zuthulphuk via Gaurikunda.
Meals
Breakfast
Altitude
4,790 m
Walking / trekking
Approximately 10 hours
DAY 7 Trek to Chandu and drive to Taklakot
After breakfast, trek to Chandu, then drive to Taklakot via the Manasarovar circumambulation route.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel time
2 hours
Walking / trekking
3 hours
DAY 8 Return to Nepalgunj via Simikot
After breakfast, drive to the Nepal border. Fly by helicopter to Simikot as soon as possible, then connect with a flight to Nepalgunj the same day.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel in Nepalgunj
DAY 9 Return to Lucknow
After breakfast, depart for Lucknow.
Meals
Breakfast
OPTIONAL · EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY

Itinerary extensions

Additional Muktinath Tour with Kailash Yatra

Traveller categoryPrice per person
Indian citizenINR 45,000
NRI / foreign travellerUSD 900

This extension replaces the Day 9 departure and continues through Day 13.

Extension days +5

+Day 9 Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana
Instead of departing after the Kailash tour, begin the Muktinath tour. Drive 200 km to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple early in the morning. Visit Lakeside Market on foot in the evening. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation
Hotel in Pokhara
+Day 10 Fly to Jomsom and visit Muktinath
Fly to Jomsom early in the morning, then drive 22 km by jeep or bus to Muktinath Temple, taking approximately one hour. Allow plenty of time for puja and bathing. Return to Jomsom in the afternoon and stay overnight at a hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Jomsom
Travel time
Jomsom to Muktinath: approximately 1 hour
+Day 11 Return to Pokhara and sightseeing
Fly back to Pokhara early in the morning. Visit Bindhyabasini Temple, Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple, Devi’s Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev. Visit Lakeside Market on foot in the evening. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Accommodation
Hotel in Pokhara
+Day 12 Drive to Nepalgunj
After breakfast, drive back to Nepalgunj and stay overnight.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel in Nepalgunj
+Day 13 Return to Lucknow
Depart for Lucknow.

Included

  • One night in Nepalgunj, two nights in Pokhara and one night in Jomsom.
  • ACAP permit.
  • Scheduled flights: Pokhara–Jomsom–Pokhara.
  • Nepalese guide.
  • Pure Indian vegetarian meals according to the listed itinerary.

Excluded

  • Sightseeing entrance fees.
  • Tips and personal expenses, including beverages, telephone calls, cold drinks and mineral water.
  • Additional requirements beyond the programme.
  • Rescue and emergency charges.
  • Extra hotel nights if flights are cancelled.
  • International air tickets.
  • Travel insurance.

What's Included & Excluded

What’s included

  • Two nights in a standard hotel in Nepalgunj and one night in Simikot or Hilsa.
  • Full-board meals as listed in the itinerary.
  • All required transportation and sightseeing in Nepal and Tibet as listed in the itinerary.
  • Tibet visa and entry permit.
  • Kailash Parikrama entry fee.
  • Best available guest houses during the tour, including two nights during the Parikrama.
  • Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Packed lunches while walking during the Parikrama.
  • Experienced Indian cook.
  • English- and Hindi-speaking Nepalese guide and an English-speaking Chinese guide.
  • Required Nepalese Sherpa support.
  • Luxury coach transportation and a supporting truck for luggage.
  • Yaks and yak handlers for carrying kitchen gear during the Parikrama.
  • First aid and oxygen cylinder.
  • Lake Manasarovar circumambulation by vehicle.
  • Duffel bag, down jacket and daypack. The duffel bag and daypack are souvenir gifts from the company.

What’s excluded

  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Beverages, cold drinks and telephone calls.
  • Rescue and emergency costs.
  • Medical and hospital expenses if you become ill during the Kailash Yatra.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal riding horse and porter for personal use.
  • Additional hotel nights if flights are cancelled.
  • International flight tickets.
  • Extra expenses beyond the itinerary.
FIND YOUR WAY

The route

Lucknow → Lucknow

A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY

Quick Guide & FAQ

Helpful details for your tour.

01 Who pays additional costs if the programme changes?

If the programme changes because of weather, natural disasters, technical problems or political movements, you must bear all additional expenses.

02 When should I send my passport copy?

Send a colour scan of your passport 30 days before the tour.

03 What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation timingCharge / refund
Before 30 days25% of the total cost
Before 15 days50% of the total cost
Within 7 daysNo refund
04 Which passport and visa documents are required?

Indian citizens do not need a visa or passport for Nepal. For the Kailash Yatra, a visa and a passport valid for six months are compulsory, along with four passport-size photographs.

05 What food is provided during the Yatra?

Our cooks travel with you throughout the trip. Our staff carry the necessary cooking equipment and provide pure Indian vegetarian food.

06 What temperatures are listed for Tibet?
MonthDaytime (°C)Night-time (°C)
May5–18−1 to 10
June8–221–11
July10–222–12
August8–220–11
September7–190–10
07 Which medicines are listed in the tour information?

The supplied medication list includes Diamox (10 tablets), Panadol, a painkiller, Capron (10 tablets), Jhandubam, De-cold tablets, Azithromycin (6 tablets) and Amoxicillin (10 capsules).

08 What communication facilities are described?

The tour information states that mobile networks are available throughout the route and that you can use a mobile or public phone. A Chinese SIM card can be purchased in Tibet, China.

09 What clothing and footwear should I bring?
  • Down jacket, towel and washing kit — one each.
  • Warm, thick pullover — one.
  • Windproof jacket / raincoat — one.
  • Trousers — four; warm cap and sun hat.
  • Cotton full-sleeve T-shirts — two.
  • Thermal underpants / long johns — two.
  • Thermal vests and warm full-sleeve T-shirts — two each.
  • Trekking shoes, light tennis shoes and light rubber sandals — one pair each.
  • Warm woollen socks — five pairs.
  • Warm gloves — one pair.
  • Large cotton or silk scarf — one.
10 What accessories are listed?
  • Personal first-aid kit; the supplied list marks 10 Diamox tablets as compulsory.
  • Torch with extra batteries.
  • Sunglasses and sun hat.
  • Water bottle with a 2-litre capacity.
  • SPF 40 sunscreen, lip balm and moisturising cream.
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