Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour via Lhasa

Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour via Lhasa

Required Document:

In order to facilitate the processing of your Tibet Visa, kindly ensure you have the following documents ready:

1, Passport Copy: Please submit a clear copy of your passport at least 25 days in advance to initiate the Tibet Travel Permit processing.

2, Original Passport: Ensure you have your original passport with you when your group arrives in Kathmandu.

3, Passport Size Photo: Provide a passport size photo with a white background, front face, without eyeglasses, and no smiling expression.

4, Visa Application Form: Complete the visa application form prior to your arrival.

 


 

Important Notice to Procedure Tibet Group Visa !!!

As per the new rules and regulations from the Chinese embassy in Nepal, to obtain a Tibet group visa, it is required that there must be a minimum of 05 people in the group. Additionally, the visa application process in Kathmandu requires the submission of the original passport and may take 04-05 official working days to complete.

Furthermore, clients who wish to obtain a Tibet group visa will need to visit the China visa application center in person to provide biometric information.

Please also note that visa requirements and regulations can change frequently.

It is also important to note that Tibet visa requirements and regulations can be change frequently, we suggest you make sure with the Chinese Embassy/Dream Tibet Travel or local travel company before you book the Tibet tour.

 

Guide

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Facts

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Difficult Level

    Moderate

  • Group Size

    4-6 pax

  • Maximum Altitude

    6638 m

  • Best Season

    Spring, Autumn

  • Trekking Type

    TREKING

Trip Itineries

  • Day 1

    Airport transfer (~6 km) to Thamel; trip orientation; rest and settle in. (Accommodation: Hotel)

    Arrival in Kathmandu , Altitude : 1,400 m

  • Day 2

    Guided tour of UNESCO sites: Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa; tour briefing and welcome dinner.

    Kathmandu Sightseeing , Altitude : 1,400 m

  • Day 3

    Trans-Himalayan flight (1.5 hrs) to Lhasa; transfer to hotel (~60 km); mandatory rest for acclimatization. (Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel; Meals: B, L, D)

    Kathmandu to Lhasa , Altitude : 3,656 m

  • Day 4

    Full-day tour of Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and exterior of Potala Palace. (~6 hrs walking, 35–40 km drive). (Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel; Meals: B, L, D)

    Lhasa Exploration , Altitude : 3,656 m

  • Day 5

    Explore Drepung Monastery in the morning and witness the famous monk debates at Sera Monastery in the afternoon.

    Lhasa Sightseeing , Altitude : 3,656 m

  • Day 6

    Scenic drive through high-altitude landscapes to Tibet's second-largest city; visit Tashilhunpo Monastery.

    Lhasa to Shigatse , Altitude : 3,900 m

  • Day 7

    Long drive across sweeping valleys and mountain passes to Saga.

    Shigatse to Saga , Altitude : 4,450 m

  • Day 8

    6–7 hour drive to the sacred lake; first views of Mount Kailash.

    4,590 m

  • Day 9

    Morning exploration and rituals at the holy lake; 1-hour drive to Darchen (base town for the trek).

    4,600 m

  • Day 10

    Trek to Diraphuk : First day of Kora trek (5–6 hrs); enjoy spectacular views of Kailash's north face.

    4,970 m

  • Day 11

    Challenging 8–9 hour trek crossing the high Dolma-La Pass; descend to Zuthulphuk Monastery.

    5,630 m

  • Day 12

    Complete the final stretch of the Kora circuit; lunch in Darchen; drive back to Saga (7–8 hrs total / 470 km).

    4,550 m

  • Day 13

    5–6 hour drive back toward Nyalam with final views of the Tibetan plateau. (Accommodation: Hotel)

    Saga to Nyalam , Altitude : 3,750 m

  • Day 14

    Drive to Kodari border, clear immigration into Nepal, continue drive to Kathmandu, and transfer to airport for final departure flight.

    1,400 m

Service Included

  • Tibet/China Visa
  • All necessary permits required for the Kailash–Manasarovar Yatra
  • All airport pick-up and drop-off services (international & domestic)
  • Round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa
  • Comfortable vehicle services throughout the tour
  • All hotel stays in Kathmandu and Tibet
  • Standard accommodation during the Kailash Kora
  • All meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
  • Hot beverages included
  • Sleeping bag, Primaloft jacket, rain poncho
  • Trekking poles and other essential gear
  • Experienced Nepali tour leader/manager
  • Tibetan/Chinese government-authorized guide
  • Porters and cooking staff
  • Staff wages, insurance, and allowances
  • Oxygen cylinders and comprehensive medical kit
  • Emergency support arrangements
  • Duffel bag, t-shirt, multifunctional headwear, trekking map
  • Completion certificate
  • All government and local taxes.

Service Excluded

  • Nepal Visa fee (USD 50 for 30 days)
  • International flights
  • Early departure from Tibet (visa splitting & transportation costs)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, bar bills, soft drinks, etc.)
  • Medical checks, evacuation, or rescue services
  • Costs due to unforeseen events (weather, political issues, etc.)
  • GST
  • Donations
  • Staff tips (optional but customary)
  • Additional nights in Kathmandu (for early arrival/late departure)
  • Permits for filming, drones, or special photography
  • Travel/medical insurance (mandatory)
  • Extra porter or pony during the Kailash Kora
  • Optional tours or activities during free time
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