US$ 4699 Per Person for the entire trip (Based on 5-6 people)
US$ 5199 Per Person for the entire trip (Based on 3-4 people)
US$ 6049 Per Person for the entire trip (Based on 2 people)

Total Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Max. Elevation: 5,650m/18,532ft
Trip Difficulty: Moderate and doable
Trip Starts/Ends: In Kathmandu, Nepal

Accommodation: Hotels (In Kathmandu, Kerung, Saga, Paryang and Darchen) and guesthouses (In Timure, Dhunche, Manasarovar, Driraphuk and Zutrulphuk)
Transport: Tourist Coach
Food: Pure vegetarian meals with fruits, tea, coffee, hot chocolates, Horlicks and Bourn Vita

Cost includes

• All ground transports including airport pickup and transfer in Nepal and Tibet
• 5 nights in Hotel Tibet on twin share, bed and breakfast basis
• Tibet Travel Permit and Visa
• Hotel accommodation in Timure, Kerung, Saga, Darchen, and basic guesthouse accommodations in the other places of Tibet as per itinerary
• Pure vegetarian meals (Breakfast, lunch, tea-coffee and snacks, dinners) every day as per itinerary from our own kitchen
• Travel by tourist coach in Tibet with a supporting truck & medical emergency jeep
• Knowledgeable guide and supporting staff
• Personal cure, high altitude support, and first-aid medical kit
• Travel duffel bag, rain poncho, water bottle holder, stationery, portable toilet, etc.
• Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, portable toilets, and all necessary kitchen equipment.
• Oxygen cylinders with other tools, oxy-pulse meter, etc.
• Yaks to carry all supplies during Parikram
• Experienced and knowledgeable tour manager and well-trained support team from Nepal and Tibet
• First-aid medical, high-altitude support and assistance to senior citizen

Cost doesn't include

• International flight fares and Nepal Visa fee
• Extra night hotel in Kathmandu in case the trip gets shortened/canceled due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances
• Medical and Travel insurance
• Personal expenses, e. g. bar bills, bottled drinks and Mineral Water, telephone bills, laundry service, etc.
• Personal clothes and equipment
• Horse for a personal ride during Kora (Parikrama)
• Porter to carry personal daypack during Kora
• Gratitude to the staff (TIPS) and offering / Dakshina at puja

Cost for Saptarishi Cave (Local transport and permit). Cost varies every year, last year it was 650 USD per person.

May 5-8 inclusive: Arrival in Kathmandu, Visa application, Rest, Sightseeing

- Kailash tour representatives will meet us at the airport and arrange immediate transfer to hotel.
- Collection of passport and short briefing about the immediate arrangements.
- Rest/Sightseeing as you prefer

May 9: Depart Kathmandu. Drive** to Nepal-Tibet Border village Timure
Altitude: 2300m Duration: 7-8 Hours Distance: 170km Destination: Timure

After breakfast, we will drive to Timure, the border village on the Nepalese side. It takes 7-8 hours to reach Timure by tourist coach*. The road traverses the Mahabharata mountain range and follows the bank of Uttar Ganga. The road is not only scenic, but also offers ample opportunity to experience Nepalese culture and lifestyle. We will have a lunch break on the way after driving halfway through. We will spend overnight in a local hotel.

May 10: Cross Nepal-Tibet border and drive to Kerung (2,900m)
Duration: 5 Hours Distance:55km Destination: Kerung

After breakfast, we will perform border formalities on the Nepal and Tibet sides and drive to Kerung. The vehicular journey is comfortable, smooth, and scenic as we will drive past beautiful waterfalls and mountains. We will have a good rest after lunch at Kerung and spend overnight in a hotel. All meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.

May 11: Visit Milarepa Cave
Altitude: 2900m Duration: 5 Hours Distance: 50km Destination: Kerung

We will visit Milarepa Cave and spend time meditating inside the cave. We will return to Kerung after visiting Milarepa Cave. It takes an hour to reach to the Milarepa Cave and another an hour to reach the cave from the trailhead. We will spend overnight in a hotel. All meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.

May 12: Drive to Paryang
Altitude: 4,584m Duration: 5 Hours Distance: 400km Destination: Paryang

Soon after breakfast, we will drive to Paryang. It takes 7-8 hours to reach Paryang. We will drive pass some of interesting Tibetan settlements, vast open pasturelands and high passes. On a good weather day, we will also enjoy seeing magnificent Himalayan peaks. Just before reaching Paryang, we will see sand dunes and the Brahmakunda, the source of the Brahmaputra River. After lunch, if time and situation permits, we will take a short hike nearby Paryang. Overnight in a hotel and meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.

May 13: Drive to holy Manasarovar Lake
Altitude: 4588m Duration: 6 Hours Distance: 320 km Destination: Thugo Gompa

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manasarovar. Today is the first Darshan of holy Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake from Horchu Pass. We will perform prayer on our first Darshan and start Parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by eco-tourist bus. We will spend overnight in an Ashram at Thugo Gompa. All meals will be served from Visit Kailash Treks’ kitchen.

May 14: Drive to Darchen
Altitude: 4700m Duration: 1.5 Hours Distance: 70 km Destination: Darchen

After breakfast, we will proceed towards the Darchen by completing the remaining Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake. Overnight in a hotel with all meals from our own kitchen.

May 15: A day at the Darchen for Saptarishi Cave
Altitude: 5900m Duration: 15 Hours Distance: 30 km Destination: Darchen

We will have an extra day at the Darchen. Those who wish may visit Saptarishi Cave (Condition may apply due to the restriction). In case if it is permitted to go to Saptarishi Cave, we will either hike or drive to Selung Gompa from where we will have a close view of south face of Kailash and Nandi, the carrier of Lord Shiva. We will spend overnight in a hotel at Darchen. (Optional)

May 16: Parikrama starts: Trek to Diraphuk (4,900m)
Ascent 200m, driving distance (8km by bus) & 12 km trek, total 20 km, Destination: Diraphuk

Drive to Tharboche, which is an important Power Point for Tantric. Here you will have a Darshan of the South-West face of Kailash, the Mahakaleshwor Sworupa, and then trek to Diraphuk. Darshan of an amazingly close view of the North face of Kailash, the Linga Sworupa, is nothing less than divine from here. Stay overnight in a guesthouse at Diraphuk. All meals will be served from our own kitchen.

May 17: Hike to Charansparsha (Feet of Mount Kailash)
Ascent/Descent 400m Duration: 3-4 hours Distance: 10 km Destination: Diraphuk (Optional)

After breakfast, we will hike to the place called Charansparsha, a place closer to the Kailash which is considered as the feet of Lord Shiva. It takes 2-3 hours to reach and another 2 hours to return to Driraphuk. We will take rest after lunch. Overnight in a guesthouse with all meals from our kitchen.

May 18: Cross Dolma pass (5,650m) and trek to Zutulphuk Gompa (4,850m)
Ascent 800m and descent 850m Distance: 22 km Duration: 6-7 Hours Destination: Zutrulphuk Gompa

Today is the hardest day of the Parikrama. So, we will start early in the morning. We will reach the Dolma Pass after 3-4 hours of trek or 2-3 hours by horse. After having the Darshan of Gauri Kunda near Dolma La, we will trek steep down to Sabje Zuthuk, the Buddha footprint where we will have our lunch. After lunch, continue trek down (or one can use a horse) to Zutulphuk Gompa, where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse. All meals will be served from our own kitchen.

May 19: Parikrama ends: Trek to Sabje Datok and drive to Saga via Darchen (Parikrama: 6km on trek, 4km by drive, total 10km)
Altitude: 4550m Duration: 5-6 hours Distance: 430km Destination: Saga

Trek to Sabje Datok and drive to Darchen, where we will have lunch. And then, drive to Saga. Overnight will be a hotel and all meals will be served from our own kitchen.

May 20: Drive to Kathmandu**
Altitude: 1350m Duration: 10 hours Distance:300 km Destination: Kathmandu

After breakfast, drive to Timure and onto Kathmandu** after completing border formalities. It takes 3-4 hours to reach Timure from Saga. It takes another 5-6 hours to reach Kathmandu by bus. Overnight in Hotel Tibet on twin sharing and bed and breakfast basis.

May 21: Kailash Yatra Ends, Trip concludes

Visit Kailash will provide a private vehicle for the airport drop.