Fly into Lhasa and overland to Tibet

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At a Glance

    Mt. Kailash lies in western part of Tibet. It is the holy mountain for various religions like Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon. Thousands of Pilgrims visit Holy Mountain, Kailash and holy Lake ManSarovar every year. Western part of Tibet has good facilities. It is believed that the Mt. Kailash is home of Lord Shiva. It is also considered as the center point of earth.

    Rules of Tibet keep changing as now you need to submit your passport for 3 working days and Embassy.

    Fly into Lhasa and overland tour to Kailash Mansarovar highlight:

    Few days tour around Kathmandu valley with English speaking guide or hike around valley

    • Scenic Himalaya flight from Kathmandu to Gongor airport (Lhasa)
    • 2-3 days sightseeing in Lhasa and other cities.
    • Sightseeing around Lhasa and other cities while heading to Kailash
    • Rest day in Saga, acclimatization day.
    • Great view of Himalaya.
    • Holy bath at Manasarovar.
    • 3 days kora around Kailash by walk or by horse.
    • Cross the Dolmala Pass (5630m)

    Fly into Lhasa and overland tour to Kailash Mansarovar Briefing.

    Flying into Lhasa and spending 2-3 days in Lhasa will give enough time to acclimatize and there are good big hospital in case you have problem of altitude sickness. Flying into Lhasa and going overland to Kailash is the best way to travel. The best way to travel to travel to Mt. Kailash would be flying to Lhasa. Then one can spend 2-3 days in Lhasa. Thereafter slowly one can move to the western part of Tibet, Mt. Kailash. This helps you to acclimatize in high altitude.

    After having rest in Lhasa, We will head towards Mt. Kailash which is in western part of Tibet. e head to Saga where we will have another day rest for acclimatization. On the way we can visit monasteries. We will holy bath at Manasovar, it is believed the sin that you have committed will go away and we go for kora/ Parikrama. The Kora is for 3 days and here we will have horse if you are unable to walk. Luggage will be carried by Yak. We also can hire helper while going on Kailash kora. After kora we will ride back to Kerung boarder. Vehicle of Nepal will be waiting at boarder to drive back to Kathmandu.

    Lhasa-Kailash Tour Visa and Permit Update 2024

    We will need your scan of your passport scan copy one month in advance and we will apply for the Tibet permit. On your arrival at Kathmandu we will collect your original passport. We will submit your passport in Embassy. Embassy will hold your original passport for 3 working day. Depends on their rules. We will get paper visa. In case you have Chinese visa in your passport that gets cancelled. Chinese visa in passport will not allow you to go to Tibet. As you will get photocopy of visa and guide will be carrying the Tibet Travel permit original copy. It is called Tibet visa (Tibet Travel Permit).

    Insurance of the trip

    As you first come to Nepal and fly to Centre Tibet (Lhasa) and then drive to Kailash. It is good to inform the insurance company. Please make sure the insurance covers ambulance in Tibet side and airlift with Heli on Nepal side. Make sure you are going to Dolma La (5640m).

    Health Precaution

    The begging symptoms of altitude is headache, vomit, dizzy and nausea. So, if this symptoms is seen we have to be careful. We need to talk to group leader and guide. So, the best remedy is to come down as quick as possible. Preventation is better than cure you have to drink plenty of water, juice and soup. If case you doubt yourself you can take the medicine for altitude sickness called Diamox. Please talk to guide how to use it. Kailash is always cold so you have to plan for warm gear. Please don’t forget to carry warm gears. It will protect you from cold weather. Also carry good rain coat as in Nepal and Tibet side it is rainy season.

    Communication and Network

    You will get Nepali SIM card in Nepal side but that SIM card doesn’t work in Tibet. In case of emergency the Tibetan guide and Nepali guide will be using mobile with which he can connect everywhere. If you have wifi and download VPN other networking application can work there as well. But at Parikarama for 3 days there would be no wifi and network too.

    Weather and Climate

    May to September is the Kailash tour operation season. Most of the time when we operate Kailash tour it would be rainy season. There can be landslide in Nepal side. So, seeing the situation we might use another vehicle on other side or wait it landslide is clear. Or in emergency we can use heli to come back to Kathmandu from boarder or Shabrubesi.

    Weather in Tibet is also cold and sometimes rains. So please carry warm gears and good raincoat.

    Precautions and High Altitude

    Precaution is better than cure. Diamox can be used each day one table. It is the medicine for altitude sickness. Please drink plenty of water, juice and soup. Please inform your health situation to the guide every movement. Yes, the high altitude can cause sickness and but it can be sorted out easily. As there would be extra vehicle in case of emergency. We have to come down as quick as possible. Please don’t neglect if you are sick it can go wrost. So, timely inform guide and group leader. Please update your health every time.

    Physical Fitness

    Physical fitness is must as we need to do Kora ie go around Kailash. So, it is good to exercise back at home before 1-2 months. It is good to do whole body examination before joining Kailash tour. If you are in regular medicine of any disease take doctor advice before heading to this trip. Take the medicine on time. For the patient of depression, we have to avoid sleeping pills.

    Currency

    In Nepal we use Nepalese currency. We also accept foreign currency. In case you need to Change foreign currency into rupee you can do it at money exchange or we can help you. For Tibet you need Chinese currency called Yuan. In China they accept US dollar as well. Chinese Yuan and US dollar you have to convert it Nepal.

    Accommodation and Amenities.

    Accommodation in Kathmandu is medium standard. In Lhasa you get good hotel but rest of the place it is basic hotel but nice and clean. When you are doing Parikrama (go around Kailash) hotels are comparatively more basic.

    Passport Validity and Visas

    6 months validity of expires date should be there on Passport. On that 6 months the tour should complete. It is good to get one month multi entry visa. You can get it on arrival when you come to Nepal. Tibet travel permit or paper visa that allows you to go to Tibet, Supporter treks and tours will be making it. It is our responsibility. To get Tibet Travel Permit you need to send passport scan copy one month is advance and submit original passport at least before 3 working at Chinese Embassy.

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    Supporter Treks and Tours provides

    Supporter Treks and Tours will provide a down jacket, Backpack and a Duffel bag in returnable basis.

    Itinerary
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    Our airport representative will pick you from airport, just look for your name and supporter trek name plate. We will transfer you to hotel. Evening veg. dinner will be severed.

    Walking around Kathmandu Durbar Square. Getting blessed from Kumari.

    Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, Neelkantha Narayan Temple, Guhyeshwori Mata Temple and Pashupatinath. Evening briefing about mount Kailash yatra/ tour.

    Sightseeing Doleshwar and Kailashnath Mahadev statue located in Bhaktapur.

    After breakfast at hotel we will drive to international airport to fly to Lhasa, at Gonggar airport. There Tibetan guide will be waiting and he will transfer you to Lhasa which is about one and half hour and leisure time to acclimatize your body to high altitude.

    After breakfast at hotel we will visit Jokhang temple, Barkhor street and Potala Palace.

    After having breakfast at hotel we will drive to Shigatse, it is scenic drive. Second largest city in Tibet after Lhasa is Shigatse. We will visit Tashi Lumpo monastery. Rest and Relax.

    After breakfast hotel hotel we will head to saga. Saga also means ‘happy land’. It is also intersection of Kerong road. It is the point where you meet Nepali staff. From here they join the trip.

    We will visit the holiest and spiritual lake called Lake Manasarovar. We pass Mayumla Pass and Prayang. On clear weather we will see Mt. Kailash from Mansarovar. We can have holy bath at Lake Manasrovar. If you want to see the night view of Manasarovar you have inform guide and supporter who are along with you and don’t forget to carry the torch light.

    If you want to take bath today it is also possible. We will fix shower tent to change the dress. We can perform rituals like puja and hawan. After mediation puja we head to Darchen. Darchen is the base of mount. Kailash.Rakshas Tal is just opposite of Lake Manasrovar. We can make small break to see it. Upon arrival to Darchen we rest and relax. Be prepared to trek on the following day.

    After finishing breakfast we head towards Tarboche. We will visit Dirapuk Monastery and we can also visit Yama dwar before we start to trek. From Darchen to Dirapuk the trek is about 18 km. About 6 km is covered by vehicle. It will take you around 6 hours. You need to go slow. You have option of hiring a horse. Tibetan guide will help you arrange it. You need to pay extra to hire a horse to go around 3 days kora. You need to carry enough water, snacks, fruit, juice, energy bar in your day pack. From Dipapuk you get best view of North Face of Mt. Kailash. Don’t miss it. Nights will be cold. So use the sleeping bags.

    Those not willing to go for kora has to stay in Darchen and pay for the accommodation. They will have to wait for other group to arrive. Ashtapad is optional trek but you have to be fit and strong enough.So, consult the guide.

    It is good to wake up early morning to see the sun over Mt. Kailash which is Golden in colour. Get the amazing view. After breakfast we will head to Zutulpuk. Carry plenty of water and drink as much as you can. Today is the toughest day of entire jounery as we will cross Dolma La Pass (5630m). We can visit Parvati Kunda or Gauri Kunda. The trial is rough and slippery so you have to be really careful. For those riding horse after crossing Dolma La you should not ride horse on down hill. Overnight a Zuthulpukh Gompa in dormitory.

    Note: Those pilgrim who can’t to dolma La has to return back to Darchen and have to pay for accommodation and meals.

    Today is the last day of our trek and we walk for about 6 kms. It takes about 2-3 hours. We will walk till Darchen. After finishing our trek bus will pickup and take us to Darchen and we drive to Saga. We will drive 450 km and walking 6 km to Saga.

    We will return to Kerung, it is the border between Tibet and Nepal. We will relax and rest. / Overnight at guest house.

    We will complete immigration procedures at Nepal-Tibet boarder and drive to Kathmandu./ Overnight at hotel.

    Free day in Kathmandu.

    Free day or fly back home.

    Cost Details
    Includes
    • Flight to Lhasa.
    • Tibetan guide more official guide.
    • Entry fee of monument in Tibet and at Kathmandu.
    • Guide from Nepal and supporting team like cook and supporter.
    • 3 vegetarian meals a day, breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
    • As per itinerary twin sharing basis on 3 medium standard hotel and dormitory in group sharing basis.
    • All private transportation.
    • All entry fee of monuments.
    • Yaks to carry the luggage.
    Excludes
    • Bottled beverage, Nepal reentry fee, delay due to weather and climatic condition.
    • In case of emergency we do the evacuation but bill comes to you.
    • Personal horse and helper while doing kora in Mt. Kailash.
    Essential Information

    Why is fly in to Lhasa and overland tour to Kailash very famous and appropriate?

    As you fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa and spend 2-3 days in Lhasa. You will get plenty of day to get fit in the altitude. It will help to reduce the altitude sickness and get acclimatize. In case you are sick, Lhasa has good hospital.

    Why is this Lhasa-Kailash trip a bit expensive?

    Since we have to fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu the flight cost is little more and overland from Lhasa to Mount Kailash is long. So, transportation cost is little more, we spend overnight in eastern part of Tibet more day, so, cost is little high. But this is the best way to travel to mount Kailash via Lhasa.

    Is it good to travel with cook, guide and supporter from Nepal or use only Tibetan Guide and eat the food prepared in the hotel and restaurant?

    The cost is little more when you take Guide, cook and supporter from Nepal but the cost is little expensive. When you take them then you can have the food as per your choice. Along with Nepali staff there will be Tibetan guide as well or you have option of having Tibetan Guide and in this case you will have to have food in local restaurants or in hotels. Well planning would be having guide, cook and Supporter from Nepal itself.

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