19-Day Spiritual and Adventure Tour to Mount Kailash Manasarovar and Everest Base Camp

Kailash Manasarovar Yatara

Highlights

Explore the spiritual aura of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake while visiting ancient monasteries

Trek to Everest Base Camp and enjoy majestic Himalayan peaks and glaciers

Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture through local villages and interactions with monks

Witness breathtaking panoramic views and pristine mountain landscapes throughout the journey

Kathmandu, Lhasa, Mount Kailash

rural, trekking, cultural

Group Tour

19 Days

Medium

English, Russian

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 19-day adventure through the majestic Himalayas, combining spiritual and trekking experiences. Begin with the sacred Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage, exploring ancient monasteries and serene lakes, then journey to the iconic Everest Base Camp, surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks. Witness breathtaking landscapes, glaciers, and traditional Tibetan culture along the way. This once-in-a-lifetime expedition blends spirituality, adventure, and natural beauty, offering travellers an immersive experience that challenges the body, uplifts the soul, and creates memories to cherish forever.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to 4-star hotel in Thamel.
- Relax or explore Thamel streets, cafes, and markets.
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel
- Meals: Own arrangement
Day 2: Kathmandu – Tibet Visa Submission & Sightseeing
- Submit documents for Tibet permit & Chinese Group Visa.
- Visit Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa.
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Spiritual Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Morning visits: Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha Temple, Boudhanath Stupa.
- Connect with Nepalese culture and local spirituality.
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Free Day in Kathmandu
- Relax, explore Thamel, shop for essentials or enjoy spa & wellness activities.
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Collect Visa & Tour Preparation
- Pick up Chinese Group Visa & Tibet Travel Permit.
- Pack and prepare for Tibet journey.
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Fly Kathmandu → Lhasa
- Scenic flight over Himalayas; arrival in Lhasa (3,656m).
- Rest and acclimatize.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lhasa City Sightseeing
- Visit: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Ramoche Temple.
- Immerse in Tibetan culture & spirituality.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lhasa – Monasteries & Norbulinka
- Explore Yerpa Drak Cave Complex, Drepung Monastery, Norbulinka Palace.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Drive Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Gyantse → Shigatse
- Scenic drive with Himalayan views.
- Visit Pelkhor Chode Monastery & Tashilhunpo Monastery.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Shigatse
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Shigatse → Sakya Monastery → Rongbuk → Everest Base Camp
- Explore Sakya Monastery.
- Visit Rongbuk Monastery & Everest Base Camp (Tibet side).
- Accommodation: Guesthouse near Everest Base Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Rongbuk → Old Tingri → Pelko Lake → Saga
- Sunrise at Everest Base Camp.
- Panoramic views of Shishapangma & Himalayan peaks.
- Overnight stay in Saga.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Saga → Mansarovar Lake & Half Kora by Vehicle
- Drive across Tibetan Plateau, cross Mayum La Pass.
- First glimpse of Mount Kailash.
- Half-circumambulation of Lake Manasarovar.
- Accommodation: Guesthouse near Lake Mansarovar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Mansarovar Lake → Chiu Gompa → Darchen
- Sunrise at Mansarovar Lake.
- Visit Chiu Monastery.
- Short scenic drive to Darchen, gateway to Mount Kailash Kora.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Darchen
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 1: Yamadwar → Diraphuk (4,765m)
- Trek 12–20 km along Lha Chu Valley.
- Iconic sunset view of north face of Mount Kailash.
- Accommodation: Guesthouse in Diraphuk
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 2: Diraphuk → Dolma La Pass (5,660m) → Zuthulphuk
- Trek through Dolma La Pass, highest point of Kora.
- Visit sacred Gauri Kund and Milarepa Cave.
- Accommodation: Guesthouse in Zuthulphuk
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 3: Zuthulphuk → Mani Wall → Darchen → Saga
- Complete Kora; visit Mani Wall.
- Drive back to Saga, reflecting on spiritual journey.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Saga
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Saga → Milarepa Cave Hike → Kyirong
- Scenic drive with Himalayan views.
- Hike to Milarepa Cave (2 hours).
- Arrive in Kyirong, lush border valley.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kyirong
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18: Kyirong → Rasuwagadhi → Kathmandu
- Cross Nepal-Tibet border.
- Scenic drive along Pasang Lhamu Highway.
- Arrive in Kathmandu for overnight stay.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
- End of an epic spiritual & Himalayan journey.
- Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Provide all airport to hotel transfers by private tourist vehicle

Stay 6 nights in a 4-Star Hotel in Kathmandu

Conduct Pashupati Nath Darshan and sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley

Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation for Tibet Travel Permit and Group Visa

Apply for China Group Visa / Tibet Travel Permit through the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu upon arrival

Arrange Tibet PSB Permits, Special Kailash Mansarovar Permits, Everest Base Camp permits with Eco Bus tours, and applicable entrance fees

Book Kathmandu to Lhasa flight tickets

Pick up at Gonggor Airport (Lhasa)

Conduct 2 full-day sightseeing tours of Lhasa City

Provide comfortable van/bus and support truck for group travel to Kailash Tour/Yatra with heating and oxygen system

Travel from Rashuwagadi (Tibet-Nepal Border) to Kathmandu by private tourist bus or jeep

Arrange all ground transportation in Tibet (5–20 seat comfortable tourist vehicle depending on group size)

Provide all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the Tibet tour

Stay in 3-Star Hotels in Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatse, Saga, Kyirong, Manasarovar Lake, Darchen)

Arrange best available guesthouses and lodges in Tibet (Rongbuk, Diraphuk, and Zuthulphuk)

Cover all sightseeing and entrance tickets for monasteries, national parks, and eco-bus tours as per itinerary

Provide an experienced English-speaking Tibetan tour guide

Assign a Nepalese group escort/leader throughout the tour from Kathmandu to Kathmandu for groups of 10+ people

Include necessary support crew members like a cook and helpers

Provide big oxygen bottles in vehicles for emergency purposes

Cover all necessary government and service charges

Organize farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Offer personalized virtual consultation before finalizing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Conduct online pre-trip briefing after booking confirmation

Provide free excess luggage storage facilities at office store

Supply down jackets (to be returned after completion of the trip)

Provide duffle bag

Supply T-shirt or baseball cap

Include a self-sufficient medical first aid kit containing vital medications

Provide a tour certificate

Include an oximeter to check pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily to monitor AMS symptoms

Supply hand sanitizer and face mask

What's Excluded

Cover Nepal visa fee

Arrange international airfare to and from Kathmandu

Provide extra porters and yaks for carrying luggage during the Mount Kailash trek

Cover extra night accommodation in case of early return from the tour than scheduled in the itinerary

Include travel and rescue insurance

Account for personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, bar bills, personal drinks, battery charge, bottled or boiling water, hot shower, wifi, or internet

Include tips for guides, porters, and drivers

Know Before You Go

Your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra begins in Nepal with arrival in Kathmandu to apply for necessary permits and visas before flying to Lhasa

Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained online before departure or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu

For this 18-day Yatra with Everest Base Camp tour, a 30-day Nepal Tourist Visa costing USD 50 is recommended

Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal and can use a valid government-issued ID or passport

To enter Tibet, all travelers must obtain specific permits and a Chinese Group Visa through a registered tour agency

Independent travel in Tibet is not allowed and tours must follow a guided fixed itinerary

Required permits and visas include Chinese Group Visa issued in Kathmandu, Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), Aliens’ Travel Permit (ATP), and Military or Border Defense Permit

China Mobile SIM cards can be purchased in Tibet with varying prices depending on data packages

4G coverage is available in most towns, but rural areas may have weak or no signal

China blocks many popular websites and apps including Google services, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

Installing a reliable VPN before arriving in China is recommended to access blocked services

To confirm booking, visit the website, select Book This Trip on the package page, fill in details, and choose the preferred travel date

Solo travelers should consult the team for available departure dates

Payment options include bank transfer, credit or debit card, online payment gateways, or cash for local travelers

All bookings for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Everest Base Camp trek are non-refundable, but payment can be used as a lifetime deposit for future travel plans in Nepal

Participants must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the Tibet entry date, obtain the Chinese Group Visa and Tibet Travel Permit, and have travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation

Travelers must be in good health and physically fit for high-altitude conditions

What To Bring

Sun hat or scarf

Warm fleece hat

Sunglasses with UV protection

Warm beanie

Buff or neck gaiter

Lightweight gloves

Heavyweight gloves

Moisture-wicking T-shirts

Fleece jacket or pullover

Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)

Waterproof shell jacket preferably breathable fabric

Down jacket or synthetic insulated jacket

Under garments

Hiking shorts

Lightweight cotton long pants

Fleece or wool pants seasonal

Waterproof pants

Lightweight trekking pants

Thermal pants for higher and colder regions

Thin lightweight inner socks

Thick warm wool hiking socks

Hiking boots with spare laces

Camp shoes sneakers or sandals

Sleeping bag

Sleeping bag liner for added warmth

Map and compass or GPS

Headlamp with extra batteries

Daypack 20-30 liters

Duffle bags

Basic first aid kit

Regular medicine

Trekking poles

Water bottles or hydration system at least 2 liters capacity

Water purification tablets or filter

Solar charger or power bank

Multi-tool or knife

Medium-sized quick-drying towel

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Multipurpose soap

Deodorants

Nail clippers

Face and body moisturizer

Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher

Lip balm with SPF

Wet wipes or baby wipes

Tissue or toilet roll

Anti-bacterial hand wash

Reading book

Trail map or guidebook

Lightweight reading material or journal with pen

IPod or smartphone

Pencils and small notebooks

Camera with spare batteries

Snacks and energy bars

Gaiters for snow or muddy trails

Lightweight binoculars

Portable trekking pillow

Traveling games like Uno playing cards or dice

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu – Tibet Visa Submission & Sightseeing

Day 3: Spiritual Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 4: Free Day in Kathmandu

Day 5: Collect Visa & Tour Preparation

Day 6: Fly Kathmandu → Lhasa

Day 7: Lhasa City Sightseeing

Day 8: Lhasa – Monasteries & Norbulinka

Day 9: Drive Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Gyantse → Shigatse

Day 10: Shigatse → Sakya Monastery → Rongbuk → Everest Base Camp

Day 11: Rongbuk → Old Tingri → Pelko Lake → Saga

Day 12: Saga → Mansarovar Lake & Half Kora by Vehicle

Day 13: Mansarovar Lake → Chiu Gompa → Darchen

Day 14: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 1: Yamadwar → Diraphuk (4,765m)

Day 15: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 2: Diraphuk → Dolma La Pass (5,660m) → Zuthulphuk

Day 16: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 3: Zuthulphuk → Mani Wall → Darchen → Saga

Day 17: Saga → Milarepa Cave Hike → Kyirong

Day 18: Kyirong → Rasuwagadhi → Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

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Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu – Tibet Visa Submission & Sightseeing

Day 3: Spiritual Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 4: Free Day in Kathmandu

Day 5: Collect Visa & Tour Preparation

Day 6: Fly Kathmandu → Lhasa

Day 7: Lhasa City Sightseeing

Day 8: Lhasa – Monasteries & Norbulinka

Day 9: Drive Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Gyantse → Shigatse

Day 10: Shigatse → Sakya Monastery → Rongbuk → Everest Base Camp

Day 11: Rongbuk → Old Tingri → Pelko Lake → Saga

Day 12: Saga → Mansarovar Lake & Half Kora by Vehicle

Day 13: Mansarovar Lake → Chiu Gompa → Darchen

Day 14: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 1: Yamadwar → Diraphuk (4,765m)

Day 15: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 2: Diraphuk → Dolma La Pass (5,660m) → Zuthulphuk

Day 16: Mount Kailash Kora – Day 3: Zuthulphuk → Mani Wall → Darchen → Saga

Day 17: Saga → Milarepa Cave Hike → Kyirong

Day 18: Kyirong → Rasuwagadhi → Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu

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