- Guest House as per the program
- Private Transportation by Jeep
- All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking permits
- One English-speaking Tibetan Guide
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fees
- Yak and Yak man during the Kora (02 Pax =01 Yak)
- Meal Plan on Full Board basis or B/B as per the quotations.
- Kathmandu to Border to Kathmandu Transportation
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
Mount Kailash Tour with Everest Base Camp (EBC) Hike – A Journey of Spiritual and Natural Wonder
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our Mount Kailash Tour combined with a Hike to Everest Base Camp (EBC). This incredible journey can begin either from Mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, or Chengdu) or from Kathmandu, Nepal. You'll first arrive in Lhasa, the heart of Tibet, where you'll spend a few days acclimatizing before setting off toward two of the most iconic destinations in the Himalayas: Mount Kailash and Mount Everest Base Camp.
This unique tour brings together the sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash (Kailash Parvat) and the awe-inspiring trek to Everest Base Camp, offering breathtaking landscapes, pristine turquoise lakes, majestic snow-capped mountains, and rich Tibetan culture.
The Sacred Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash is a revered spiritual destination visited by thousands of pilgrims each year. Considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, the act of circumambulating Mount Kailash on foot is believed to bring good fortune and spiritual merit.
Hindus and Buddhists walk clockwise, while followers of the Jain and Bon traditions walk counterclockwise.
The Mount Kailash Kora (circumambulation) is approximately 52 kilometers, beginning and ending in Darchen, and passing through Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk.
Everest Base Camp – A Himalayan Adventure
The tour also includes a visit to the Everest Base Camp (North Face), located in Tibet. From here, you’ll witness stunning views of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth at 8,848 meters, and enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and valleys.
This combined tour is perfect for travelers looking to blend spiritual exploration with high-altitude adventure. If you’re short on time, check out our 10 Nights / 11 Days Mount Kailash Pilgrimage Itinerary, designed to give you the essence of the journey in a shorter timeframe.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
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Sacred Mount Kailash Pilgrimage – Complete the 52 km kora around Mount Kailash, a holy site for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers.
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Everest Base Camp (North Face) – Witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest from the Tibetan side.
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Cultural Immersion in Lhasa – Explore Tibetan culture and acclimate in the spiritual capital of Tibet.
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Stunning Himalayan Landscapes – Enjoy panoramic views, turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks, and serene valleys.
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Flexible Itinerary Options – Choose from a full-length journey or a shorter 11-day version to fit your schedule.
Day by day
16 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
Fly to Lhasa or arrival at Lhasa from Mainland China. Lhasa is situated on the north bank of Kyi-chu River and in the Tibetan language means "Place of the Gods". You will then be transferred to your hotel and assisted in the check-in process as well. Rest is important today as you acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of this high altitude city. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, . Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Barkhor Market place, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. After Sightseeing you will be transferred to hotel for your Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa, Sera setting is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here and was virtually extinguished by the Chinese. Some free time for shopping or own activities O/N at Hotel.
Drive to Gyantse while crossing over Karo-La (5,010 mt.), Kamba-La (4,794 mt.), the colorful Yamdrok Lake and the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). The 260 kms from Lhasa to Gyantse should approximately take five to six hours of driving to pass through. Visit in the morning, the Kumbum Chorten and Pelkor Chode Monastery in the town before driving to Shigatse. Visit Panchen Lamas’ Tashilhunpo Monastery in the town. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 90 kms from Gyantse to Shigatse should approximately take two to two and a half hours of driving to pass through.
Drive from Shigatse to Shegar which is also known as the New Tingri. The 225 kms from Shigatse to Shegar should approximately take five to six hours of driving to pass through. Drive to the Rongbuk Monastery via the Pang-La pass. It is situated below the giant north face of Mt. Everest. Overnight stay at guest house. The 90 kms from Shegar to Rongbuk should approximately take three hours of driving to pass through and you can enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848 mt.), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 mt.) and Mt. Makalu (8,481 mt.). O/N at Guest house.
After an early morning two-hour trek from the Rongbuk Monastery to the Everest Base Camp (North Face), drive from there to Tingri. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 145 km drive from Everest Base Camp (North Face) to Tingri should take approximately five hours.
Drive from Tingri to Saga. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 216 km drive from Tingri to Saga should take approximately six hours.
Drive from Saga to Paryang which is around 255 km away and should approximately takes seven hours to reach. You will cross Zhongba on the way. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Drive from Paryang to Mansarovar (Chiu Village) which is around 260 km away and should approximately takes six to seven hours to reach. Overnight at guest house or tent camp depending on the availability.
Visit Lake Mansarovar, drives to Darchen which is around 30 km away and should approximately take an hour to reach. The remaining day is for you to spend at leisure. Overnight at guest house.
Today, you start your holy trek (Parikrama / Kora) in which you circumambulate Mt. Kailash. You begin with an hour’s drive towards Dirapuk, after which you have to trek for approximately four hours to reach Dirapuk. The trek offers myriad views the western face of Mt. Kailash and its fantastically changing hues at sunrise and sunset. Also, for aged travelers and those not able to undertake the trek for fitness concerns, we can arrange a horse ride or a yak ride provided we are informed for the same well in advance.
Trek from Dirapuk to Zutul-puk via the Drolma-la Pass which takes approximately eight to nine hours to complete. En-route, you will also pass Shivasthal, one of the highest points in your trek and if legend is to be believed, where Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati used to sit. Overnight at tent camp.
Trek from Zutul-puk to Darchen, which should take you around four hours, to finish your circumambulation of Mt. Kailash. You will then drive to Lake Mansarovar which you should reach in approximately an hour. Overnight at tent camp.
Drive from Mansarovar to Paryang which is around 260 km away and drive to Saga. drive approximately take six to seven hours to reach. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Drive from Saga to Tingri which is around 374 KM away and should approximately take five/six hours to reach. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Leave early in the morning and drive to the Kodari Border or Kyirong border which should take approximately. After completing the immigration formalities, you will then cross the border and drive approximately for four to five hours to reach Kathmandu. End of the tour. At the moment, Kodari border is closed, therefore you will proceed to Kyirong border and complete border formalities.
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Lhasa to Kathmandu
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Lunch and Dinner as per the Quotation
- Travel and personal Expenses
- Medical fee if Emergency
- Insurance of any kind.
- Hiring porter/ horse
- Portable oxygen cylinders in of emergency
- Rescue and Evacuation Service
- Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc.
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