Is accommodation included?

Yes the accommodation is included during the Kailash Mansarovar tour in Tibet in a sharing basis. However you have to manage self for Nepal accommodation or we would be happy to arrange it if you would like to book from us. And if you will need a single room during the tour, an additional costs will be applied.

Is it neccessary, that I arrive 3 days earlier in Kathmandu, to get the visa for the Tour, or can you organise this without me?

To obtain a visa for Tibet, it will take three business days. Therefore, you need to arrive in Kathmandu at least four days before your trip. We will handle all the formalities at the Chinese Embassy, where we will require your original passport and two passport-sized photos for the documentation. You will receive a paper visa to enter Tibet.

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Mount Kailash Tour- Drive In Drive Out

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Operator: Female Guide Holiday
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Chinese
Group Size 2 - 24
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kathmandu to Kerung
Kathmandu to Kerung
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of waterfalls, rivers, and forest en route to border
- Border crossing and immigration procedures at Nepal-Tibet border
Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border
Day 2
Kerung to Prayang
Kerung to Prayang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of gateway to Mount Kailash
Landmarks
Mount Kailash
Day 3
Prayang to Mansarovar Lake
Prayang to Mansarovar Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Holy bath at Mansarovar Lake
- Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake
- Sightseeing around Mansarovar Lake
Landmarks
Mansarovar Lake
Day 4
Mansarovar Lake to Darchen
Mansarovar Lake to Darchen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Holy dip in Lake Mansarovar
- Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake
- Kora (Parikrama) circumambulation around Mansarovar Lake
Landmarks
Mansarovar Lake
Mount Kailash
Darchen
Day 5
Kailash Kora Trek Day 1
Kailash Kora Trek Day 1
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kailash Kora Trek - Day 1 (western edge of Darchen)
Optional Activities
- Porter hire for day packs
- Yak hire to carry day packs
Landmarks
Mount Kailash
Day 6
Drolma La Pass
Drolma La Pass
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to and crossing of Drolma La Pass (5630m)
- Visit to Holy Pond of Gaurikunda
- Visit to Juthulpuk Cave (the miracle cave)
- Viewing of Buddha's Footprints
Landmarks
Drolma La Pass
Gaurikunda
Juthulpuk Cave
Day 7
Zutrulpuk to Saga
Zutrulpuk to Saga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Milarepa Cave
- Tour of nearby caves and temples
- Final completion of Kailash Kora trek to Zutrulpuk
Landmarks
Milarepa Cave
Zutrulpuk
Day 8
Saga to Kerung
Saga to Kerung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border
Day 9
Kerung to Kathmandu
Kerung to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border crossing and immigration procedures at Nepal-Tibet border
Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border

Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border

Landmarks
Mount Kailash

Landmarks
Mansarovar Lake

Landmarks
Mansarovar Lake
Mount Kailash
Darchen

Landmarks
Mount Kailash

Landmarks
Drolma La Pass
Gaurikunda
Juthulpuk Cave

Landmarks
Milarepa Cave
Zutrulpuk

Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border

Landmarks
Nepal-Tibet Border

Guide
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Optional
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Jamie
Asked on July 11th, 2026
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation
- Female Guide HolidayOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes the accommodation is included during the Kailash Mansarovar tour in Tibet in a sharing basis. However you have to manage self for Nepal accommodation or we would be happy to arrange it if you would like to book from us. And if you will need a single room during the tour, an additional costs will be applied.
- J
  Jamie
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  What is included and what is the total cost per person please
- Female Guide HolidayOperator•Written August 2026
  The total cost has already been mentioned on this website; you can check here. The services below are included for this tour;
  
  Included
  
  • Tibet Permits, Tibet Visa fees
  • Special Kailash Mansarovar Permit
  • Applicable Entrance Fees to above-mentioned places
  • All ground transportation in sharing vehicles
  • Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis with attached bathroom except Mansarovar, Dirapuk, and Zuthulpuk (Dormitory rooms with a common bathroom)
  • Nepali Guide and Tibetan Guide on the Tibet side and one
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Drinking Water (2 bottles per day)
  • Sightseeing: Lake Mansarovar, Holy Mount Kailash, Milarepa Cave, Drolma La Pass, Yamadwar, Gauri Kunda
  
  Day 1: Travel from Kathmandu to Kerung
  Day 2: Acclimatization in Kerung
  Day 3: Drive to Saga
  Day 4: Drive to Lake Mansarovar
  Day 5: Drive to Darchen, Prepare for Kora
  Day 6: First Day of Kailash Kora-Reach Dirapuk and Kailash Charan Sparsh
  Day 7: Second Day of Kora-Zuthulpuk via Drolma La Pass
  Day 8: Complete Kora and Return to Saga
  Day 9: Drive back to Kerung
  Day 10: Return to Kathmandu from Kerung
  
  To obtain a Tibet visa, we will need a passport-sized photograph and a copy of your original passport. You must arrive in Nepal at least three days before the trip starts, as it will take three business days to grant the visa.
- J
  Jamie
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Are men allowed on the tour groups
- Female Guide HolidayOperator•Written August 2026
  Yes, there are no any limitations for men and women. Any gender can join the group.
L
Leslie
Asked on January 14th, 2025
Is it neccessary, that I arrive 3 days earlier in Kathmandu, to get the visa for the Tour, or can you organise this without me?
Visa
- Female Guide HolidayOperator•Written January 2025
  To obtain a visa for Tibet, it will take three business days. Therefore, you need to arrive in Kathmandu at least four days before your trip. We will handle all the formalities at the Chinese Embassy, where we will require your original passport and two passport-sized photos for the documentation. You will receive a paper visa to enter Tibet.

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