Mount Kailash Spiritual Tour in Tibet – 12 Days

Duration 12 Days

Trip Grade Medium

Country Nepal

Maximum Altitude 5,630

Group Size 20 pax

Starts Kathmandu

Ends Kathmandu

Activities Trekking/ Hiking

Best Time Feb-May, Sep-Dec

Overview

Mount Kailash Spiritual Tour in Tibet – 9 Days Sacred Pilgrimage Journey is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience to one of the most revered and mystical destinations on Earth. Located in the remote western region of Tibet, Mount Kailash is considered the sacred abode of Lord Shiva in Hinduism and holds deep religious significance for Buddhists, Jains, and followers of Bon as well. Pilgrims from around the world believe that completing the holy Kailash Parikrama (Kora) cleanses past sins and leads one closer to spiritual liberation.

This carefully designed 9-day pilgrimage journey takes you through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, ancient monasteries, high-altitude lakes, and traditional Tibetan villages. The highlight of the tour is the sacred walk around Mount Kailash, passing through the high Dolma La Pass (5,630m), a deeply spiritual and physically rewarding experience. Along the way, you will also visit the stunning Lake Manasarovar, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world, revered for its purity and divine energy.

Designed for both spiritual seekers and adventure-loving pilgrims, this tour offers a perfect balance of devotion, cultural immersion, and natural beauty. With experienced guides, proper acclimatization, and well-planned logistics, the Mount Kailash Spiritual Tour ensures a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of Tibetan spirituality.

Hotel Informations

City / Area	Nights	Hotel Name	Category	Remarks
Kathmandu	3 Nights	Dom Himalaya Hotel	Comfortable Class	Well-located hotel with modern amenities
Zhongba	1 Night	Gersar Hotel	Local Best	Best available local hotel
Saga	1 Night	West Schery Hotel	Local Best	Clean & comfortable local option
Tarchen (Darchen)	2 Nights	Ouguan Hotel	Local Best	Closest town to Mt. Kailash
Zanda	1 Night	Tulin Castle Hotel	Local Best	Scenic location near Zanda Earth Forest
Mt. Kailash Trek Area	2 Nights	Local Guest House (Dorm Beds)	Basic	Shared rooms, no private toilet
Gyirong	1 Night	Qomolangzong Hotel	Local Best	Comfortable stay in Gyirong town

NEPAL DOM HIMALAYA HOTEL

TIBET KYIRONG QOMO LANGZONG HOTEL

TIBET SAGA WESTERN INN SHELI HOTEL

TIBET DARCHEN OUGUAN HOTEL

TIBET ZANDA/ ZHADA TULIN CASTLE HOTEL

TIBET MT KAILASH’S KORA

Price (USD/PER PERSON) Sharing per 2 Person

Group size	Comfortable class
10	2875
11	2771
12	2692
13	2689
14	2657
15+1 FOC	2653
16+1 FOC	2585
17+1 FOC	2532
18+1 FOC	2478
19+1 FOC	2420
20+1 FOC	2378
*Room single supplement (per person)*	*525*

Short Itinerary

Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02:
Kathmandu – Preparation & Blessings
Day 03:
Drive from Kathmandu – Raswadi – Kerung/ Gyirong Border
Day 04:
Drive from Kerung – Zhongba
Day 05:
Zhongba – Lake Manasarovar - Darchen
Day 06:
Darchen – Driapuk (1st Kora)
Day 07:
Driapuk – Dzultripuk via Dolma la Pass
Day 08:
Dzultripuk – Zanda/ Zhada
Day 09:
Zanda – Darchen
Day 10:
Darchen – Saga
Day 11:
Saga – Kerung/ Gyirong Border and Kathmandu
Day 12:
Departure

Trip Itinerary

Airport pickup & transfer to hotel

Welcome tea & spiritual briefing / Free time

Group intention setting meditation : Group intention-setting meditation refers to guided group meditation sessions where participants come together with a shared intention (e.g., peace, compassion, health, success) and cultivate that intention through collective mindfulness, breathwork, visualization, and silent or guided practice.

Key points:

Purpose: Align collective energy toward a common goal; deepen focus and motivation.
Common formats: In-person group sessions at meditation centers, retreats, yoga studios, or community spaces; sometimes offered as workshops or retreats for a few hours or several days.
Practices often included: Guided meditation on the intention, metta (loving-kindness) phrases, breath awareness, silent meditation, and occasionally chanting or rituals.
Locations: At Hotel

Dom Himalaya Hotel

After Breakfast: Kirtipur Monastery / Spiritual preparation session: Breathwork & mantra chanting (Om Namah Shivaya) Visit: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) OR Boudhanath Kora & butter lamp offering

Dom Himalaya Hotel

Departure from Kathmandu in early morning 5-6AM and driven to Nepal border 7-8 Hrs

Cross Nepal–Tibet Kerung border before 16.00 Chinese Immigration formalities

Our Tibet guide will meet guests at Tibet side, then transfer guests to stay at Hotel in Kerung

Acclimatization walk & breathing practice.

Qomo Langzong Hotel

Enjoy a day excursion at Gyirong to acclimatize the altitude rise to 2800m above sea level

Visit Sherpa Village with forest and Papa Monastery, then forward to Zhongba

Along scenic drive across Tibetan plateau, you will be treated to stunning views of iconic landmark such as Mount Shishapangma [the world’s 14^th highest peak at 8027m] and the picturesque Lake Peiku Tso [standing at an impressive altitude of 4590m]

Evening mantra chanting at Monastery

Gesar Hotel

First divine view of Lake Manasarovar. Lake Manasarovar (Mansarovar) is one of the most sacred high-altitude lakes in the world, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near Mount Kailash.

Today, the Ali Plateau with an average altitude of more than 4000m will bring you broad grassland pictures, Himalayas and Gangdise Snow Mountains. We are available to take Holy bath / purification ritual (weather permitting) or Meditation facing Mount Kailash (far view), and Sunset prayer & gratitude ceremony

On the way, you will pass several beautiful small lakes and Driven to stay in Darchen is the Kailash’s base (about 40km driving). Finally see Manasarovar Lake and Mount Kailash.

Darchen is a small high-altitude town in western Tibet (China) and is known as the base camp for Mount Kailash.

Ouguan Hotel

Driapuk (Driapuk Monastery) is a sacred monastery and pilgrimage stop on the northern side of Mount Kailash, best known for giving the closest and clearest view of Mount Kailash’s North Face.

We take bus from Darchen to Seshong to participate in Sagadawa Festival blessing activities.

Afterwards, walk along the valley at the southeastern foot of Mount Kailash to reach Driapuk Monastery. From Driapuk, you can see the huge straight rock face on the west side of Mount Kailash

Evening: Shiva meditation / Chanting & silence practice

Driapuk Monastery Guesthouse

The route Driapuk → Dzultripuk via Dolma La Pass is the hardest and most important day of the Mount Kailash Kora.

The day’s most sacred & will be very challenging day.

Starting from Driapuk, we hike up two steps to reach the highest hike up two steps to reach the highest point Dromala Pass 5630m. We can do Dromala Pass ritual which symbolic death & rebirth

After passing through Mercy Lake and the rocky area, we go down to the Dzultripuk Monastery in the southeastern valley of Mount Kailash

* Meditation at Gauri Kund and Evening healing circle

Dzultripuk Monastery

Zanda (or Zada) is famous for its unique and vast Zanda Earth Forest, a stunning geological wonder of towering, castle-like clay formations created by ancient lake deposits and water erosion, forming dramatic landscapes resembling ancient ruins or galloping horses, often photographed at sunrise and sunset for brilliant golden hues. It's a major attraction in western Tibet, offering otherworldly views, with remnants of the ancient Guge Kingdom nearby, making it a significant cultural and natural site.

In the morning, after Breakfast then, we walk back to Darchen from Dzultripuk. If you feel tired, you can take a sightseeing bus.

In the afternoon, we proceed to Lake Manasarovar for sightseeing and a short meditation time beside the river. At the sacred lake of Lake Manasarovar, you will spend delightful moments, engaging in activities such as trekking, cleansing your body with the holy water, or performing your own religious rituals. Celebration & gratitude ceremony

Zanda at Tulin Castle Hotel

After Breakfast in Zanda we Visit the Thousand Years Old Toling Monastery and the mysterious Guge Dynasty /Kingdom ruins

Meet local people and make interaction with culture and activities

Ouguan Hotel

Saga Town, a significant stop for pilgrims and trekkers near Mount Kailash, known for monasteries, prayer flags, and cultural vibrancy.

After Breakfast, today we will be driven back to stay at Saga

Western Inn Sheli Hotel

End of our Mount Kailash Pilgrimage Program. At morning time, we will drop you at Tibet border

Tibetan your guide will see you off at the border and our service staff in Nepal side will arrange the jeep transfer service from border to Kathmandu.

Once reach Kathmandu then check in hotel and rest

Evening: Thanksgiving Puja / Group sharing circle

Dom Himalaya Hotel

Airport transfer. End of Program. Thank you for use our service and until we meet again

Route Map

We are updating route map for this trip. Stay tuned or Contact Us for any Query!

Altitude in: Meter Feet

                            Trip Highlights
                            
                                Visit one of the holiest mountains in the world, revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers as a center of divine energy and spiritual liberation.
Complete the spiritually rewarding 52 km circumambulation around Mount Kailash, believed to cleanse sins and bring inner peace and enlightenment.
Experience the most challenging and sacred section of the journey, offering deep spiritual significance and breathtaking Himalayan views.
Explore one of the highest freshwater lakes on Earth, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and divine purity, perfect for meditation and spiritual reflection.
Discover centuries-old monasteries and spiritual sites that reflect Tibet’s rich Buddhist heritage and peaceful way of life.
Travel through dramatic high-altitude plateaus, snow-capped peaks, vast valleys, and untouched Tibetan wilderness.
Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture, rituals, prayer flags, monasteries, and traditional lifestyles.
A perfect blend of devotion, self-discovery, adventure, and cultural exploration.
Designed with proper acclimatization, experienced guides, and smooth logistics for a safe and meaningful pilgrimage.
A transformative spiritual experience to one of the world’s most mysterious and sacred destinations.

                            
                        

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

Local tour transfers: comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;
10~12 One 17 seats bus
13~20 One 29 seats bus
All entrance ticket fees and eco bus for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
Meals listed in the itinerary;
Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared with your group
10~12 One English-speaking guide
13~20 One English-speaking guide
All hotels listed in the itinerary are equivalent three-star hotels. Upgrades are available for an additional fee in Nepal and Tibet.
(Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);
Twin-bed room with breakfast in local hotels (except at the dorm bed guest house, Mt.Kailash & / or EBC as our Need To Know above)
Service Charge & Government Taxes in Nepal and Tibet
Arrangements including planning, handling, operational, and communication charges;
Tourist accident insurance during the tour in Tibet
Additional services include portable oxygen for emergency using (2 bottles per person), medical oxygen in the vehicle, and bottled mineral water every day.
Meals as listed in itinerary B, L, D in Nepal and Tibet
Transfer service between the Nepal border and Kathmandu downtown

Exclude

China Visa. No need China Visa for a Spanish Citizen to visit Tibet and China
Nepal Arrival Visa & Re-entry visa (USD30 per person/please prepare cash in USD)
International flight to and out of China
Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details.);
Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult the travel consultant for specific pricing details.
Some Meal expenses are not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost)
Porters and Yaks for carrying luggage during the Mount Kailash trek
Any kind of Travel insurance in Nepal
Additional Travel Insurance for Senior Citizens and Special Illness and need a doctor’s recommendation letter
Cost of renting a horse & horse keeper = USD 120 per day
Cost for renting a yak & yak keeper = USD 100 per day
Cost porter = USD 46 per day
Cost of park’s emergency rescue during Kora = USD 150 per person

FAQs for Mount Kailash Spiritual Tour in Tibet – 12 Days

here are only guest houses available during the Mt.Kailash trek. And Yes, it’s Mandatory for Multiple beds in One room. And the toilet is outside. Because Mt.Kailash is still a remote place, and it’s also environmentally friendly, there’s no condition to build new, good accommodations there. So hope you could understand

But in Darchen town (the place before/after trekking), the accommodation there still has good rooms with private bathroom.

There’s no another option of the guest house with own toilet same as Rougbuk hotel.

If group members indeed cannot accept the condition of the guest house during the trekking, we could choose to do trek Day one (from Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery) instead of 3 full days trekking, and stay back in Darchen. This could be an option.

Guests may choose horseback riding based on their preferences. The cost for horseback riding with horse keeper is approximately $120 USD per person per day (attached is the Mt.Kailash park's price list for your reference).

Additionally, should a guest become unable to continue during the trekking, they may call the park's emergency rescue vehicle (additional fee of approximately $150 USD per person). Our guides can assist with arrangements.

Perhaps in many mountain villages, you might feel that the costs aren't as high as in big cities. But in reality, from the perspective of tourism reception, their resources and hosting capacity actually fall short of those of larger cities. Because in relatively underdeveloped areas, resources are quite limited both in terms of manpower and material resources.

Overall, hospitality capacity is also constrained. Transportation costs and labor expenses (as most people prefer not to work in remote areas) inevitably drive up labor and transportation costs. Therefore, to ensure the quality of our tours, we implement rigorous quality control at every stage. This approach not only ensures customer satisfaction but also enables us to foster more sustainable, long-term partnerships with a broader client base.

In the meantime, tourism resources there are relatively scarce compared to major cities, leading to increased costs. During festive celebrations such as local cultural and religious events in Tibet, where pilgrims circumambulate of mt.kailash in the Year of the Horse and lakes in the Year of the Sheep these attractions draw large numbers of pilgrims, causing resources to become even tighter than usual and costs to rise further. Appreciate your kind understanding of this.

Additionally, all official tour vehicles & tour guides are dispatched from Lhasa to the border, as no vehicles /guides are available at the border. The wages for drivers of vehicles & tour guides departing from Lhasa must be factored in. Appreciate your kind understanding.

Honestly, Saga primarily serves as a transit point for travelers heading to Mt.Kailash. It lacks distinctive cultural attractions and doesn't feature any villages suitable for extended visits (it's not a commercialized area). The residents are ordinary locals, and we can only find a random household along the way for a brief visit for our guests.

Mount Kailash Spiritual Tour in Tibet – 12 Days

Overview