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Tibet & Kailash · Sacred pilgrimage
A profound 15-day overland journey, holy rituals, and the Kailash Kora.
The journey
Regarded as the abode of Lord Shiva, Mount Kailash is more than a destination. This pilgrimage adds the devotional experience of Charan Sparsh: touching the sacred feet and base area of Mount Kailash.
The route combines spiritual rituals, Himalayan overland travel, careful acclimatization, and high-altitude trekking across Nepal and Tibet. Guides, drivers, permits, vegetarian meals, accommodation, and support staff are arranged so pilgrims can focus on the religious journey.
Journey highlights
Best season
Pre-monsoon May-June and post-monsoon September-October bring more stable weather, clearer views, and safer trail and road conditions. Winter and monsoon travel is discouraged due to cold, snow, landslides, roadblocks, and poor visibility.
Transport & difficulty
This moderate-to-challenging route requires stamina and acclimatization. Travel is overland via Kathmandu, Rasuwagadhi, Kerung, Saga, Mansarovar, Darchen, and Dirapuk. Guides support pilgrims through the Kailash Kora and Dolma La Pass.
Food & accommodation
Kathmandu stays are at Hotel on full board. Route accommodation uses hotels and guesthouses in Rasuwagadhi and Tibet. Remote facilities are basic, with vegetarian meals and an emphasis on hygiene, rest, and energy maintenance.
Permits & documents
Tibet group permits, the Chinese visa, and special Kailash-Mansarovar access permits are arranged. Pilgrims must provide a valid passport, passport photos, and medical fitness documentation.
Day by day
The route builds in acclimatization and support before the highest and most demanding days of the Kora.
Welcome, hotel transfer, and yatra briefing.
Visit Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan); complete visa and equipment checks.
Drive to the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Complete border formalities and continue into Tibet.
A measured rest day to prepare for higher elevations.
Drive across the vast Tibetan Plateau.
First view of Mount Kailash, followed by a holy dip and puja.
Morning rituals, then drive to the base for Kailash Parikrama.
Start the sacred circuit and reach Dirapuk for the North Face view.
Devotional trek toward the sacred base of Mount Kailash and return to Dirapuk.
Cross the journey's highest point and continue toward Zuthulpuk.
Finish the Kailash Kora and begin the overland return.
Return drive across the Tibetan Plateau.
Cross into Nepal, drive to Kathmandu, and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Breakfast and airport transfer for your onward journey.
Included
3 nights in a 4-star Kathmandu hotel on full-board basis
1 night Rasuwagadhi accommodation on sharing basis
9 nights Tibet accommodation in hotels and guesthouses on sharing basis
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the tour
Tibet group permit, Chinese visa fees, and special Kailash/Mansarovar permits
Kathmandu sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Kathmandu-Rasuwagadhi-Kathmandu travel by AC coach
Transportation in Tibet by AC luxury coach
English/Hindi-speaking Tibetan and Nepali guides
Supporting truck for equipment and necessary trekking permits
Emergency medical kit and oxygen cylinders
Cooks, Sherpas, helpers, and supporting staff
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra certificate
One duffle bag, one backpack, and a refundable down jacket
Applicable taxes and service charges
Not included
International air tickets
Travel insurance, rescue, and evacuation services
Nepal entry visa fees for NRI travelers
Horse and porter during Parikrama
Tips for guides, porters, drivers, and personal expenses
Extra Kathmandu hotel charges if returning early from Tibet
Costs caused by natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances
Extra accommodation due to flight cancellation, bad weather, or permit/visa delay
Visa splitting charges and extra transportation costs when returning early
Practical packing list
Conditions change quickly at altitude. Pack for cold, sun, wind, basic guesthouses, and demanding trekking days.
Flexible booking
Change your start date, switch to a similar or different tour, or cancel with no cancellation charge up to 15 days before departure.
Departure dates: Group and private departures are available. Your start date is the day you land in Nepal and your end date is the day you fly home. Request your preferred dates with our team.
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Plan with confidence
Clear answers from our Kathmandu travel team before you commit to a route.
This Gochali route is planned as a 15-day, 14-night overland pilgrimage. It includes Kathmandu preparation, border travel, acclimatization in Tibet, Lake Mansarovar, the three-day Kailash Kora, and the return to Kathmandu.
Dolma La Pass is the highest point at approximately 5,630 metres (18,471 feet). Careful acclimatization, realistic pacing, medical preparation, and appropriate insurance are essential.
The main travel windows are generally May to June and September to October, when conditions tend to be more stable. Final departures depend on permits, border operations, road conditions, and local regulations.
The published package includes the Tibet group permit, Chinese visa fees, and special Kailash-Mansarovar access permits. Requirements can change, so our team confirms the current document list for every departure.
The core Tibet permit route and Kora sequence have limited flexibility, but Kathmandu nights, hotel preferences, private group arrangements, pacing, and surrounding Nepal travel can be discussed with our pilgrimage team.
Pilgrims should discuss high-altitude travel with a qualified medical professional, carry suitable insurance, train for sustained walking, prepare warm layered clothing, and submit passport documents within the required permit timeline.
Talk to our pilgrimage team
For departure dates, permits, preparation, and group arrangements, speak with Gochali Tours in Kathmandu from wherever you call home.
Speak directly with our Kathmandu operations team for planning and on-the-ground arrangements.
WhatsApp +977-9851422103Call +977-9851019102Email Kathmandu officeTravelers from every country can begin with the same experienced Kathmandu pilgrimage team.
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