Mount Kailash sacred peak in Western Tibet
🕑 12 Days 👥 Max 6 🌍 May - Sep 💪 Challenging

12 Days Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar Pilgrimage

From USD 1499 per person

Tour Overview

The journey of a lifetime to the most sacred mountain in Asia. Trek the 52km Kailash kora, bathe in the crystal waters of Lake Manasarovar, and explore the lost kingdom of Guge.

3-day Mount Kailash kora trek
Holy Lake Manasarovar shores
Ancient Guge Kingdom ruins
Wildlife of the Changtang Plateau
Tholing Monastery visit

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Lhasa

Airport pickup, hotel check-in, rest.

🍴 Dinner 🏨 Lhasa 4-star hotel
Day 2

Lhasa Acclimatization

Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Full day for altitude adjustment.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch 🏨 Lhasa 4-star hotel
Day 3

Lhasa to Shigatse

Scenic drive via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Shigatse 4-star hotel
Day 4

Shigatse to Saga

Long drive into Western Tibet. Landscapes change dramatically.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Saga guesthouse
Day 5

Saga to Darchen

Reach the gateway town to Mount Kailash. Final preparation for kora.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Darchen guesthouse
Day 6

Kailash Kora Day 1

Trek from Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery (20km). Views of Kailash north face.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Dirapuk guesthouse
Day 7

Kailash Kora Day 2

Cross Dolma La Pass (5,640m), the highest point. Trek to Zutulpuk (18km).

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Zutulpuk guesthouse
Day 8

Kailash Kora Day 3 & Manasarovar

Complete kora back to Darchen (14km). Drive to Lake Manasarovar.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Manasarovar guesthouse
Day 9

Lake Manasarovar & Guge Kingdom

Morning at Manasarovar. Afternoon explore the ruins of Guge Kingdom.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Zanda hotel
Day 10

Return to Saga

Long drive back with stops for photos and wildlife spotting.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Saga guesthouse
Day 11

Saga to Lhasa

Drive back to Lhasa. Farewell dinner.

🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Lhasa 4-star hotel
Day 12

Departure

Airport transfer. Journey complete.

🍴 Breakfast 🏨 N/A

What's Included

  • All required permits (TTP, Alien's, military areas)
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Porters and yaks for kora luggage
  • Accommodation (11 nights, mixed standard)
  • All meals
  • Private 4WD vehicle
  • Oxygen and first aid kit
  • Sleeping bag for kora nights

Not Included

  • Flights to/from Lhasa
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal porter for kora (optional)
  • Tips

Pricing

Price per person decreases as group size increases

Group Size Price Per Person
2 travelers $1499 / person
4 travelers $1298 / person
6 travelers $1198 / person

Frequently Asked Questions

How physically demanding is the Kailash kora?

Moderate to challenging. You should be able to hike 6-8 hours per day at high altitude. We provide support.

What are the accommodations like during the kora?

Basic guesthouses with dormitory beds. Sleeping bags provided. Simple but hot meals.

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