General
Mt Kailash tour from Kathmandu – this overland tour to the pristine lake Manasarovar and holy Mt.Kailash in remote western Tibet offers great natural beauty , insight toTibetan Buddhist culture and chances to see the real people of Tibet .
In the far western corner of Tibetan Plateau lie two spectacular tourist destinations –mount Kailash and lake Manasarovar. Mt Kailash is reachable after four days of continuous drive from Kathmandu across the vast Tibetan plateau ( or after a week long “Mount Kailash Trek” from Simikot in western Nepal).After four days of drive we reach to an extremely beautiful turquoise lake with floating swans and the spectacular mount Kailash nearby .For the Hindus, Mt Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva . Lake Manasarovar and Mt Kailash have relogious significance for both Hindus and Buddhists.Four great Asian rivers originate from Lake manasarovar – the Indus , Karnali, Bramhaputra and the Sutlej.
Mt Kailash 6741 m , is a black mountain with four sheer walls and snow capped top . The 53 km periphery is the trail for circumambulation around this holy mountain which takes 3 days .The Kora or circumambulation starts at Darchen some 30 Km from lake Manasarovar. After the Kora we drive back to Kathmandu or head for Lhasa for the extended tour . Along the route we enjoy spectacular views of world’s highest mountains, meet the nomad sheep herders and enjoy the unique beauty of Tibetan desert . During our trip we travel on 4WD jeep and our belongings are carried on trucks .We sleep in guest houses wherever possible and in tented camps at other places . In the camping days food is cooked by our camp cook. Below you will find two different itineraries . The first one offers mt kailash tour from Kathmandu and the second one offers the same from Lhasa .
- Arrival and departure transfers from and to the airport on private car
- Transfer to /from Tibet boarder to Kathmandu on private car/ van
- Visa and permit arrangements.
- Accommodation at 3 star hotel , twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis in Kathmandu, twin sharing room , bed and breakfast .
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, all entry fees .
- English speaking Tibetan guide, driver and land cruiser . ( 4500 cc , with 4 persons in one land cruiser)
- All tours as per itinerary, entry fees
- Twin sharing accommodation at best available hotels/ guest houses along the highway to mt Kailash. Three days on tented camps . Bed and breakfast on other days but full board for three days during Kora .
- Yaks & yak helpers / porters during Kailash kora to carry the luggage ( not for riding use)
- All necessary permits, their arrangements
- Environment protection fee
- Anything not mentioned above like the lunch and dinner, tips, personal nature expenses etc
- Tibet group Visa fee (USD114) for Europeans, USD 198 for US passport holders
- Donkey or mule or horse ride arrangement service in case you will be too tired (but you need to pay around US$50 per person per day for this if you need)
- Meals which you can easily explore on your own (or your Tibetan guide can help you find good suitable restaurant in the local place per meal USD 5-10)
- Personal natural expense like Laundry, IDD calls, etc
- ravel insurance .
- Tips for guide, driver