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Kailash Manasarovar Tour via Lhasa 2027
Nepal, China · Tibet / Mt. Kailash

Kailash Manasarovar Tour via Lhasa 2027

Duration 16 days
Trip grade Contact us
Maximum altitude 5,600 m
5.0 Editorial rating
Starts from $ 4,900 per person
Indian pilgrims: INR 400,000
Best seller Ex Kathmandu For Indian Full Moon at Manasarovar
★ 5.0 Editorial score
THE EXPERIENCE

Trip Overview

Group size 2–20
Journey Kathmandu → Kathmandu

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.

Package prices per person

Traveller categoryPrice
Indian pilgrimsINR 400,000
NRI / foreign travellersUSD 4,900

Fixed dates for Kailash Yatra 2027 via Lhasa

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

MonthFull moon at ManasarovarArrival in Kathmandu
May20 May 202714 May 2027
June19 June 202713 June 2027
July18 July 202712 June 2027
August17 August 202711 August 2027
September16 September 202710 September 2027

Flights and accommodation

Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kathmandu airfare is included.

LocationHotel / accommodation
KathmanduHyatt Regency, Radisson or Gokarna Resort or similar — four nights
LhasaHotel Himalaya or similar
ShigatseHotel Gasar or similar
SagaHotel Graind East Sports
DarchenHotel Kailash Himalaya or Hotel Castle
ManasarovarPilgrims Guest House
DiraphukNew Wangda Guest House
ZuthulphukNew guest house
Accommodation
Four nights in Kathmandu; deluxe hotels and guest houses as listed.
Transportation
Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kathmandu flights, road transport and trekking during the Parikrama.
Meals
Meals as listed in the daily itinerary.
DAY BY DAY

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Attend the evening programme briefing.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 2 Visa processing and Kathmandu sightseeing
Sign the Tibet visa form in the morning. If biometrics are required, visit the China visa centre. After visa processing, visit Pashupatinath, Jal Narayan and Guheshwari Temple. Attend Pashupatinath Aarati Darshan in the evening.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 3 Visa processing and leisure
Spend the visa-processing day at leisure. You may take a private trip to Chandragiri Hill or Doleshwor Mahadev at your own expense. After lunch, prepare for the Kailash trip.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 4 Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and transfer to the hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Lhasa
Altitude
3,700 m
DAY 5 Lhasa city tour
Visit the world-famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. Stay overnight at a hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Lhasa
DAY 6 Drive to Shigatse
Drive 360 km to Shigatse early in the morning via the new road. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, home to the 33-metre gilded statue of the future Buddha Maitreya, described in the programme as the world’s highest. Stay overnight at a hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Shigatse
Altitude
3,900 m
DAY 7 Drive to Saga
Drive 340 km to Saga and join the regular Kailash route. Meet the tour crew here, including the cook who will prepare and serve food. Stay overnight at New Saga Hotel.
Accommodation
New Saga Hotel
DAY 8 Drive to Lake Manasarovar
Drive 385 km to Lake Manasarovar. Enjoy the first glimpse of holy Manasarovar and views of Mount Kailash from Horchu Pass. Stay overnight at a lodge at Chhu Gompa on the shore of the lake.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Lodge at Chhu Gompa
Altitude
4,500 m
DAY 9 Manasarovar rituals and drive to Darchen
Spend time in puja, havan, worship, meditation and a holy bath. In the afternoon, drive 30 km to Darchen and stay overnight at a new hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Darchen
Altitude
4,560 m
DAY 10 Darchen to Diraphuk — Kora begins
Begin the Kora on the listed 18 km Darchen–Diraphuk route. Drive 10 km to Tarboche, then trek to Diraphuk. Stay overnight at a guest house.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Guest house in Diraphuk
Altitude
4,890 m
Walking / trekking
4–5 hours
DAY 11 Trek to Zuthulphuk via Dolma La Pass
Continue the Parikrama with a 22 km trek to Zuthulphuk. On the most difficult day of the journey, trek over Dolma La Pass (5,600 m), offer brief prayers and continue towards Gaurikunda. Stay overnight at a guest house.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Guest house in Zuthulphuk
Altitude
4,790 m; Dolma La Pass: 5,600 m
Walking / trekking
8–10 hours
DAY 12 Complete the Parikrama and drive to Saga
After breakfast, trek approximately 8 km to the waiting vehicle. Drive to Darchen, where the Parikrama ends. After lunch, drive to Saga and stay overnight at a hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Saga
DAY 13 Drive back to Shigatse
Drive back to Shigatse.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 14 Drive to Lhasa
Drive to Lhasa. After lunch, enjoy free time for shopping.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 15 Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 16 Departure
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for departure. The trip concludes.
Meals
Breakfast
OPTIONAL · EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY

Itinerary extensions

Additional Muktinath Tour with Kailash Yatra

Price per person for NRI / foreign travellers: USD 1,050.

Additional Muktinath tour with the Kailash Yatra, listed as Days 15–18.

Extension days +4

+Day 15 Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana
Instead of departure after the Kailash tour, begin the Muktinath tour. Drive early in the morning to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple. Stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Accommodation
Hotel in Pokhara
+Day 16 Fly to Jomsom and visit Muktinath
Fly to Jomsom early in the morning, then travel by jeep to Muktinath Temple. Allow plenty of time for puja and bathing. Return to Jomsom in the afternoon and stay overnight at a hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel in Jomsom
+Day 17 Pokhara sightseeing and drive to Kathmandu
Fly back to Pokhara early in the morning. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara in the afternoon, then drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu
+Day 18 Departure
After breakfast, transfer for departure. The trip concludes.
Meals
Breakfast

Excluded

  • 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

  • Four nights in a 5-star-standard hotel in Kathmandu on a full-board basis.
  • Deluxe hotel accommodation in Lhasa.
  • Full-board meals as listed in the itinerary.
  • All required transportation and sightseeing in Nepal and Tibet as listed in the itinerary.
  • Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kathmandu airfare.
  • Tibet visa and entry permit.
  • Kailash Parikrama entry fee.
  • Best available guest-house accommodation during the tour.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with packed lunches while driving or walking during the Parikrama.
  • Experienced cook.
  • English- and Hindi-speaking Nepalese guide and an English-speaking Chinese guide.
  • Required Nepalese Sherpa support.
  • Super-luxury coach and a supporting truck for luggage.
  • Yaks and yak handlers to carry luggage 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.
  • International flight tickets, except the included Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kathmandu airfare.
FIND YOUR WAY

The route

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

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 What currency and card information is provided?

Currency values fluctuate. INR 100 = NPR 160. Credit and debit cards are accepted in Tibet.

08 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).

09 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.

10 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.
11 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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