Best Season
October to December and March to September
Group Size
2–12 People
Accommodation
Tea Houses
Duration
15 Days
Max Altitude
4890
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Season
October to December and March to September
Group Size
2–12 People
Accommodation
Tea Houses
Product Description
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The Mt. Kailash is regarded in many sects of Hinduism, Buddhists, Jains and followers of the indigenous as paradise, the ultimate destination of souls and the spiritual center of the world. It is Historical and religiously belief that Mount Kailash is the residence of the Lord Shiva, lies in the Western part of Tibet at the peak of 22,028 feet (6,714 m). Made of black Rock, the symmetrical peak has a distinctive diamond like shape with four steep facades. According to one description in the Vishnu Purana , Mount Kailash is the centre world, its four faces are made of crystal , ruby,gold, and lapis lazuli, that is why the peak is restricted for the climb. It is one of the three pilgrimage sites in the area, collectively known as kangri Tsosum, Ponri Ngaden and lake Mansarovers.
Lake Mansarovar is one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes situated at an elevation of 5490 meters (15,060 feet) in Tibet. The majestic Himalayan mountain encircles the lake, the lakes’s crystal-clear waters are believes to have been created by Lord Brahma, and bathing in it is said to cleanse one’s sins and bring spiritual liberation.Trekkers may take in breathtaking vistas of snow-capped peaks, high-altitude deserts, and crystal-clear blue rivers, which is the main attraction of this route.
Trip Includes
-Welcome and Farewell Dinner
-3 night's accommodation in Kathmandu on twin share basis with breakfast
-Accommodation in Tibetan lodges or tents
-All Vegetarian Meals while on Yatra/ trip
-English Speaking Nepali Tour Leader and Tibetian Guide
-Tibet Visa & Permit Fee
-Yaks & Yak men for luggage during Parikrama
-Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers
-Sherpa staff (trekking guides, porters, cook, etc)
-Sleeping bag
-Down Jacket
Trip Excludes
-Nepal arrival visa
-All beverages, photography charges, web usage, and Telephone Calls
-Extra nights in Tibetan lodges (except mentioned in itinerary)
-Travel Insurance
-Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation and porters
-Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
-Horse rental while on Parikrama (approx Cost US $200) or personal porter (Approx Cost US $100)
-Emergency evacuation costs (cost for rental of Land Cruiser) (medical and rescue insurance is recommended).
-Any additional meals in Kathmandu except mentioned in the itinerary
-Tips
Trip Snapshot
Route
Himalayas, Tibet
Trip Style
Tea Houses
Best Months
October to December and March to September
Next Start
Private dates on request
Why Book With AME
Well-paced itinerary with acclimatization-friendly flow
Licensed local guides, porter support, and 24/7 operations team
Private customization available for pace, dates, and comfort level
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After your arrivals in the Kathmandu tribhuvan international airport you will be greeted by representatives from Adventure Mountain Explore. You will be transferred to hotel by our representatives. After take you into the hotel and rest for while you will be introducing with your guide and he will help you for preparation of trekking materials. In the evening you will go for welcome dinner with our team and enjoy dinner in Nepalese cultural music and dance.
Today after breakfast, proceed for our city tour to visit Bouddha stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar square include which are the main tourists interested things. After finished city tour we meet again to check your clothings, Visa, Permits and Tickets which required for Tibet tour. At the mean time you can discuss with us regarding your adventure trip. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Morning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to Nyalam. We reach Friendship Bridge, Nepal – China Boarder by mini-coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give a brief information regarding the further trip then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.
It is a day for acclimatization. Rest day at Nyalam and explore around and do some sightseeing if you feel to do so. Over night at Guest House.
Wake up early in the morning and check your belongings. After breakfast drive to Saga. You will enjoy the grand view of Mt. Shishapangma (8021mt High), Gauri Shankar and other high mountains from Thukla Pass (5050mt.high) another attraction will be a sacred lake Pigusto. Overnight lodge in Saga.
Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks nearby you, lots of rocky peaks and sand dunes give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
The longest driving day starts with full of excitement because we are going to see Lake Manasarovar .It is very auspicious day for all travellers who will have first glimpse of Holy Manasarovar and Darshan of Mt. Kailash from Horrchu Pass. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Overnight stay Camp/Lodge at the shore of Lake Mansarovar.
It is The day to drive to Darchen which is almost about 30 Kilo meter from Lake Manosarovar situated at the height of 4560m. During the afternoon Asthaparbat darshan (view can be done which is one of the famous Mountains of the area. Overnight stay Guest house.
On the tenth day according to our itinerary, we walk about 18 kilo meters to reach Diraphuk from Darchen which is situated at the height of 4890m. Then begins the Parikrama /Kora. Again walk about 10 km to go Tarboche and trek up to by walking approximately about 04 / 05 hour.). Overnight stay at Camping/Guest house.
It is the most difficult walk and drive adventurous trip. Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m) 22km. Walk approximately 08 / 10 hours - Parikarma continues, this is the day every pilgrims talks about, the most difficult journey through out the journey, Trek up to Dolma La pass(5600m) We will offer very short prayers at Dolmala and move towards Gaurikunda. They programmed in the same as usual, Zuthulphuk over night stay at camping / Guest house.
After Walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.
Today is the last day of the trip with us. If you would like to extend your holiday with us, we will help you if you require otherwise we will assist you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is
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The Mt. Kailash Tour is generally planned as a Moderate tour in Tibet, with route pacing, altitude gain, and overnight stops shaped around the published itinerary. If you want a lighter or more private pace, our team can usually customize the plan.
You should plan around 15 days for the full tour, including the published route flow, acclimatization needs, and arrival-to-departure logistics. If you need extra buffer days for weather or private extensions, we can map that out before booking.
This journey reaches around 4890 and is usually best enjoyed in October to December and March to September. Trail conditions in Tibet can change quickly with weather, so we recommend preparing for cool mornings, layered clothing, and flexible mountain timing.
The advertised rate starts from $0.00 and typically covers the main trip services such as guide support, accommodation, and the core logistics listed in the itinerary. Items commonly handled separately include international flights, insurance, and personal spending, unless your custom quote says otherwise.
The Mt. Kailash Tour is a strong fit for travelers looking for small, flexible groups, local lodges and trek accommodation, and a guided Himalayan experience in Tibet. If you are unsure about fitness, private departures, or the right route style, send us your preferred dates and we will guide you to the best option.
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"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from t..."
"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from the mountain and the country, Nepal. The story he shared caught my heart and strongly made me want to visit this country. And now, I also strongly recommend this adventure into wild nature. This is the reason why I am here, coming back from 10days Annapurna base camp(A.B.C) to write a review for one of the best agency (Adventure Mountain Explore Treks & Expedition P. Ltd) in Kathmandu and for you. What I have found during this trip is that this trip is therapeutic, educational, and exciting. First of all, in the mountain area, there are no such things as mobile, familiar TV show, disturbing noise, and annoying friends. You are literally surrounded by nature and all you can trust is your guide and your heart. You also have much free time in the mountain, which makes you think a lot about your future. Second, trekking is educational. You may see a various people from around the world as well as local people. This, I believe, is the best way of getting to know each other, as you will see them again and again during the trail. Exchanging their personal story and back ground helps you grow your personality as well. Third, it is exciting. There is no question about it. When I saw the panorama view from A.B.C, I got so excited that I could not take my camera away (I am sure I took more than 100 pictures and video there). That was defiantly worth it. Now, I am going to share a bit about my trekking partner, my guide, Lok Bhatta. He is friendly guy. He is not only experienced guide, but he knows how he can entertain us during the whole trip. His caring and his humor take up my good memory of trip. Since Lok and I spent 11days together, it is no wonder we became a best friends. Also he persistently looks after me. When I wanted him to take pictures, he always s..."
"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a port..."
"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a porter-guide to facilitate exactly the kind of trek we wanted, a self-directed trek with Nepali assistance. Our porter-guide Sujan was a trusted and integral part of our little trekking party. He was very knowledgeable about the route, its hotels and side trips, and he even introduced us to local people and gave us interactions with local Nepalese that we could not have experienced on our own, like a tea in the home of a local family! We couldn’t be any more pleased with our trek. Shanna Simmons 1152 Crescent Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601 USA shannasimmons@hotmail.com"
"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute..."
"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute Entscheidung, in eine der weniger frequentierten Gegenden Nepals zu gehen, wo sich die Anzahl der Touristen in Grenzen haelt. Das Langtang Tal bietet sowohl eine beeindruckende Bergwelt als auch urspruengliche Doerfer und somit einen Einblick in die Lebensweise der Tamang. Der Hoehepunkt unserer 8 taegigen Tour war der Aufstieg auf den 4984 Meter hohen Tsergo Ri, der eine atemberaubende Panoramasicht auf weisse Bergriesen bietet. Auf Empfehlung der Company haben wir einen Guide und einen Traeger gebucht. Beide waren ausserst zuvorkommend und freundlich, stets hilfsbereit und ortskundig. Durch sie bekamen wir nicht nur tatkraeftige Unterstuetzung beim Tragen und Pfadfinden sondern auch Kontakt zu den Einheimischen sowie Einsicht in Kultur und Braeuche. Rico Grass & Tiziana Margelist 8050 Zuerich, Switzerlanda rchico7@hotmail.com"
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"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel..."
"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel where we met Tika Regmi at the Hotel Blue Horizon. Tika is the director of Adventure Mountain Explore which wa located across the street. With Tika's expert help, our trek was arranged with an extraordinary guide, Sittal "Hom" Simkhada and two equally adept porters, Santosh Uperkoti and Sanjeep. Sittal knew the trail very well having done it more than 25 times. He provided information and insights about each peak and landmark along the way. He guided us up and down with care and confidence, setting a good pace that worked for each of us, our ages being 69, 67, and 30 years old. Sittal also got us to our teahouse rooms promptly and made sure we got our meals on time. We never had to ask for service; it was always provided with a smile. We enjoyed the camaraderie or our guide and porters and spent time playing cards together and exchanging stories. Clearly Sittal loved what he was doing and was experienced with every aspect of being a guide. When our daughter became ill along the way in Manang, Sittal conferred with Tika and we took an extra day to make sure all was well before continuing. There was no pressure to move on before we felt ready. When we reached the summit at Thorang la Pass we all celebrated together. It was a group achievement as well as a personal one for each of us. We are pleased to recommend Tika Regni as trek organizer and Sittal Simkhada as guide with our highest esteem and respect. Sincerely, Bob, Linda and Laura Bekes Robert Bekes Dept. of Mathematics and C.S. Santa Clara University Phone: (408) 554-4883 Fax: (408) 554-2370 rbekes@scu.edu"
