Trip Schedule
13 nights / 14 days Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar from Lhasa to Kathmandu by Road
14 Days Mt Kailash Lake Mansarovar Driving Tour starting in Tibet and ending in Nepal
The majorly renowned trek to Mount Kailash is continually winning hearts of thousands of pilgrims all over the globe with its utmost spirituality. In order to accomplish a sense of divine satisfaction and enjoy the beauty of nature, travelers visit Mt. Kailash via Lhasa as this route offers some magnificent views of high mountains and other highly picturesque location. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa is considered to be the most comfortable and an exclusive mean for completing the trail to Kailash Mansarovar. For any traveler or devotee, this trip is a treat for the eyes and soul. We have come up with a special itinerary for travellers who want to explore the beautiful parts of Eastern Tibet while doing the trip to Kailash Mansarovar. This tour to Kailash Mansarovar starts in Lhasa and goes to Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash through Saga county. After completing the trip the group will not go back to Lhasa and rather cross the Kerung border to enter Nepal and explore the beautiful sites and temples of Kathmandu.
Jokhang Monastery & Potala Palace Tour
- Drepung Monastery Tour
- Drive Shigatse/Lhatse to Saga County
- Saga to Lake Manasarovar
Itinerary
This tour to Kailash Mansarovar starts in Lhasa and goes to Lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash through Saga county. After completing the trip the group will not go back to Lhasa and rather cross the Kerung border to enter Nepal and explore the beautiful sites and temples of Kathmandu.
Upon reaching Lhasa airport from Beijing or Chengdu or Kathmandu you will be received by Max Holidays representative in Lhasa. Further after a warm welcome you will be transfered to your hotel in Lhasa city. The drive from Lhasa Gonggar airport to the city takes about two hours through the beautiful road. Reach your hotel and check in to rest and spend a comfortable night before you start your Kailash Mansarovar tour by road via Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet.
Flight information : If you are travelling from Kathmandu to Lhasa, kindly note that the flight operates on Mon, Wed and Fridays only as per the current schedule. Flight charges to reach Lhasa from Kathmandu/Beijing/Chengdu are not included in the package cost.
Meals included: No MealMax. Elevation: 3650mDistance traveled: 60 kms / 2 hoursAccommodation Style: 3* hotel twin sharing basis
Today morning after leisurely breakfast you will be taken for a half day guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa visiting Jokhang Monastery & Potala Palace. Also explore the famous Barkhor Market which is traditional Tibetan market in Lhasa. During the sightseeing enjoy your food in a local restaurant in Lhasa on your own. Night stay will be in your Lhasa hotel today.
Meals included: BreakfastMax. Elevation: 3650mDistance traveled: 40 kms / 4 hoursAccommodation Style: 3* hotel twin sharing basis
After leisurely breakfast today you will be taken for another half day guided sightseeing tour of Lhasa visiting Drepung Monastery. Enjoy your food in a local restaurant in Lhasa on direct payment. Night stay will be in Lhasa today.
Meals included: BreakfastMax. Elevation: 3650mDistance traveled: 40 kms / 4 hours tourAccommodation Style: 3* hotel twin sharing basis
Head to Shigatse this morning through a comfortable drive. Enjoy visiting Tashilunpo monastery on the way (it is based on 1447) and if time permits continue drive to Lhatse for night stay.
Meals included: BreakfastMax. Elevation: 4050mDistance traveled: 425 kms / 7 hours driveAccommodation Style: 3* hotel sharing basis
Wake up and after breakfast start your drive towards Saga which is the entry point for Kailash Mansarovar region. The comfortable drive from Shigatse / Lhatse to Saga takes you through several beautiful sites and small settlements along the highway. Saga simply means 'Happy Land' in Tibetan language. Saga also connects three majour county namely Zhongba, Shigatse and Gyirong thus is an important point of connectivity. This small settlement always attracts travellers and exploreres. Spend time in Saga exploring the beautiful bazaars and streets during your stay here.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 4500mDistance traveled: 310 kms / 5 hours driveAccommodation Style: 3* hotel twin sharing basis
The day starts with full excitement as today you drive towards the holy Lake Mansarovar. While driving from Saga to Mansarovar you will have the first glimpse of holy Kailash Mount. We have to cross a number of check points on the way to reach Lake Mansarovar. Upon reaching Mansarovar check into the guest house near the lake. Later visit Lake Mansarovar. One can also spend time sitting near the lake under the stars. Admire the beauty of the lake and stunning surroundings. All meals and stay will be in the guesthouse
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 4590mDistance traveled: 465kms / 7 hours driveAccommodation Style: Guesthouse multi-sharing basis
Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquillity and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath in the holy water the group will head towards Darchen (base of Mt Kailash) for night stay before starting kora the following day. Darchen serves as the base camp and start point for Mt. Kailash parikrama / circummambulation.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 4670mDistance traveled: 110kms / 3 hours driveAccommodation Style: 4* hotel twin sharing basis
Today is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the blue sky make you feel that almighty God Shiva is everywhere blessing you and giving you the spiritual energy. Time to time the face of Mount Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. For 13 km trail, it takes almost 4-6 hrs. depending on the pace of an individual. On reaching Dirapukh (North Face of Mt. Kailash) check into your guesthouse for night stay. Explore the beauty and spiritual aura of this greatest place reaching where has always been a dream for millions.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Packed snacks for Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 5210mDistance traveled: 13kms / 5-6 hours trekkingAccommodation Style: Guesthouse multi-sharing basis
Hardest but holiest day of your Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage tour with Dolma-La pass (18600ft) between the two valleys. You will cross Shiva Sthal to reach while your steps go closer to the Dolma La pass. Once you reach the top, you may offer prayers while sitting close to Gauri Kund lake. After visiting Gauri Kund, continue trek towards Zuthulpukh (the cave of miracles). The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Packed snacks for Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 5630mDistance traveled: 19kms / 8-9 hours trekkingAccommodation Style: Guesthouse multi-sharing basis
- After walking for about 6 kms / 3 hours, your driver will pick you and will take you to Darchen where other group travellers must be waiting for you for return journey. As you reach Darchen your circummambulation/kora comes to an end. Join the group and continue drive towards Saga through the Southern tip of Lake Mansarovar. Reach Saga in the evening and check into your hotel for night stay.Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 4650mDistance traveled: 495 kms / 7 hours driveAccommodation Style: 3* hotel twin sharing basis
The morning after breakfast, we pack up our belongings then set off for Gyirong (China-Nepal border point). Today, we travel approximately 210 km to reach Gyirong. On the way, we cross river Brahmaputra then the drives take a right turn to Gyirong via Peiku lake. Night stay will be in a hotel at Gyirong.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 2900mDistance traveled: 210kms / 4 hours driveAccommodation Style: 3* hotel sharing basis
After breakfast, we drive to China-Nepal border and after completing border formalities we enter Nepal side. The Tibetan guide will say goodbye and in Nepal side, local Nepalese vehicles will be waiting for you to take you to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The drive to Kathmandu is through some paved and rough roads that takes about 7-8 hours to reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu check into your five star hotel for a comfortable night stay.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 1400mDistance traveled: 160 kms / 7-8 hours driveAccommodation Style: 5* hotel twin sharing basis
Early morning visit Pashupatinath temple for puja. Also visit Jal Narayan Vishnu Temple and Guheshwari Mata Temple Shaktipeeth. Later visit the historic sites of Bhaktapur city with your guide. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Rest of the time free for personal activities and rest. Night stay in the hotel at Kathmandu.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMax. Elevation: 1400mDistance traveled: 40 kms / 5-6 hour driveAccommodation Style: 5* hotel twin sharing basis
Breakfast will be in the hotel. Later, intime (checkout time 1200 hours, noon) you will be transfered to Kathmandu airport to board flight to home/onward destination.
Meals included: Veg Breakfast
Tentative Cost for Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu by Road in 2025
| NON-INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS | PER HEAD COST |
|---|---|
| 09-12 Travellers | US$ 3470 on Full Board |
| 04-08 Travellers | US$ 4170 on Full Board |
| 02 Travellers | US$ 5390 on Full Board |
| INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS | PER HEAD COST |
|---|---|
| 21+ Travellers | INR 385,000/- + 5% GST |
| 10-21 Travellers | INR 575,000/- + 5% GST |
| Less than 10 Pax | Not applicable |
Tentative Dates for Kailash Overland Yatra 2025 Lhasa to Kathmandu
| TRAVEL MONTH | START DATE | END DATE | BOOKING |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP'2025 | 01 Sep (Monday) | 14 Sep (Sunday) | SEND ENQUIRY |
Note: The above trip is proposed to reach Lake Mansarovar for Full moon darshan. It is considered to be more auspicious to take a holy bath here, during full moon time.
Important Remark: For booking a non-refundable amount of INR 25,000/- per head is payable alongwith clear copies of valid passport of the traveller. No cancellation will be entertained after booking.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Airport to hotel transfer in Lhasa.
- 03 nights stay in a 3 star hotel in Lhasa with breakfast,
- 01 Night stay hotel stay at Shigatse / Lhatse with breakfast,
- 02 nights stay in Saga with all veg meals,
- 01 night stay near Lake Mansarovar with all veg meals,
- 01 night stay in a hotel at Darchen with all veg meals,
- 01 night stay at Dirapukh with all veg meals,
- 01 night stay at Zuthulpukh with all veg meals,
- 01 night stay at Gyirong with all veg meals,
- 02 nights stay in 5* hotel at Kathmandu with all veg meals,
- All ground transportation from Lhasa to Kathmandu group basis,
- Priest near Lake Mansarovar for puja,
- Lake Mansarovar parikrama by local vehicle,
- Team support for Mt. kailash kora / trekking,
- First aid facility and emergency oxygen for trekking,
- Govt approved Chinese guide from Lhasa to Gyirong,
- Kathmandu city sightseeing with guide,
- Hotel to airport transfers in Kathmandu.
- All necessary Tibet travel permit to travel in Tibet and visiting kailash Mansarovar,
Cost Excludes
- this trip:
- Travel expense for travelling from home to Kathmandu and back,
- Travel and medical insurance (kindly buy an insurance which is valid for high altitude travel and emergency evacuation expense),
- China visa to visit Kailash Mansarovar Tibet,
- Flight ticket charges for Beijing or Chengdu or Kathmandu to Lhasa,
- Mule (Pony) and porter charges for Mount Kailash parikrama,
- Indian travellers to pay GST 5% (Goods and Service Tax),
- Indian travellers to also pay TCS (Tax Collection at Source) 5% (if foreign travel expense is below INR 7,00,000/-) or 20% (if foreign travel expense has exceeded INR 7,00,000/-) Payable by Indian residents on total cost of the tour package),
- List of other cost exclusions that may have to be taken care by travellers in extreme cases:
- Additional hotel accommodation and meals for extra stay in the event of delay of the trip or change in itinerary/ route due to any unavoidable reason,
- Transport services for any additional sightseeing service which is not mentioned in the itinerary,
- Emergency evacuation expenses,
- Emergency medical expenses in the event of hospitalisation,
- Extra expense for additional necessary permissions or visa splitting charges and all additional services in the event of change in tour plan by the traveller before or during the yatra,
- Urgent visa fee if required,
- All additional expense for returning early from the trip due to any personal reason,
- Any and all additional expense or increase in cost of any trip item or service due to sudden hike in permit fee, visa charges, flight fares, hotel prices or price for other trip services by concerned authorities or flight companies or hotel owners or vendors etc. or due to any other reason or situation which is beyond our control,
- Our services also does not include any other additional expense incurred before or during the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, weather conditions, natural disaster, act of God, technical failure, flight delay or cancelation, delay by authorities in issuing permits or entry visa, strikes, riots, political closures, not opening of the borders due to lockdown situation or any other reason, war situation, and/or any other situation or circumstances which are beyond our control,
- Any service/s which is not mentioned in our above 'list of package cost inclusions' does not fall under the liability of the Company and the same will be paid by the traveller only in advance or at the time of consuming the service, as may be the requirement of the case,
- Any expenses of personal nature,
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