Ngari Prefecture, Tibet
Tibet Kailash Manasarovar Trek
★★★★4.9 (121 reviews)
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Duration
15 Days
Max Altitude
5,630 m (Dolma La)
Group Size
4–14 people
Difficulty
challenging
Trip Starts
Kathmandu
Trip Ends
Kathmandu
Meals
Full board on kora; varied in towns
Accommodation
Mix of guesthouse and camping
Overview
Embark on the most sacred pilgrimage in Asia — the kora around Mount Kailash (6,638 m), holiest peak for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bön followers alike. This life-changing journey crosses the Tibetan plateau, visits the spiritual lake of Manasarovar, and completes the three-day, 52 km circumambulation of Kailash including the awe-inspiring Dolma La pass at 5,630 m. A trip that transforms.
Highlights
- 52 km kora around sacred Mt. Kailash
- Cross Dolma La pass (5,630 m)
- Sacred Lake Manasarovar (4,590 m)
- Cross the Tibetan plateau via Kerung
- Pilgrimage of a lifetime
What's Included
✓Tibet entry permits & alien travel permits
✓Tibetan & Nepali guides
✓Yaks/porters for kora trek
✓Tented camp + guesthouse mix
✓All meals on the kora
✓Land transport including 4WD
What's Not Included
International flights
China visa
Travel insurance
Single-room supplement
Tips for guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Go
Spiritual significance
- •Hindu: abode of Lord Shiva
- •Buddhist: home of Demchok
- •Jain: Mt. Ashtapada
- •Bön: nine-stack swastika mountain
Important notes
- •Climbing Kailash itself is forbidden
- •Photography permits required at certain sites
- •Plastic bottles strongly discouraged
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