Before you do the Mt. Kailash tour, take a ride around Lake Manasarovar, dip into its cold but purifying waters, and have an audience with Guru Rinpoche in his cave at Manasarovar, and now you are ready for a Kailash Kora tour. Check Mount Kailash Kora Details if it is a challenged program for you before booking this Kailash pilgrimage route tour.
Most travelers endeavor to do a kora (circumambulations) around Mt. Kailash. Mt. Kailash is worshipped by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains of India, and Tibetan shamanic Bon believers alike. Trekking around Mt. Kailash takes two and a half days in total. Further points of interest include old monasteries around Mt. Kailash. Check Mt. Kailash Yatra if you are interested.
It is recommended to learn the Avalokiteshvara mantra – Om Ma Ni Pedme Hum – and chant it while walking around Kailash, wishing all human beings to be happy. – Adventures In Tibet. You may also interested in Lhasa to Kailash by flight or this tour intended with Guge kingdom Overland. Check about Mount Kailash and all attractions in Ngari region.
Ngari region is home to traditional Tibetan music and many important scholars of Tibetan Buddhism such as Guru Padmasabhawa, Gampopa, Milarepa, and Naru Panchung. You will visit ancient monasteries and meditation caves dating back more than one thousand years. Check our tours in Tibet. Check our office location on map. Advice on Trekking in Tibet
Accommodation: Hotel in Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel in Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel in Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel in Shigatse
Accommodation: Rongbuk Monastery Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel in Saga
Accommodation: Guesthouse at the Lake
Accommodation: Hotel in Dharchen
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Accommodation: Guesthouse at Zultrul Puk.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saga
Journey back to Lhasa, crossing stunning grasslands and high-altitude mountain passes adorned with prayer flags.
Accommodation: Hotel in Shigatse)
Drive to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo river.
Accommodation: Hotel in Lhasa
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.
The best time is between May and mid-October, with the most favorable weather from June to September. During these months, the weather is relatively mild, and the trails are accessible. Avoid the winter months due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold.
The Kailash Kora (circumambulation) is a moderate-to-difficult trek due to:High altitude: Reaching up to 5,630 meters at Dolma La Pass. Trek duration: ~52km over 3 days. Physical demands: Requires good physical fitness and mental preparation. Proper acclimatization and a slow, steady pace are essential for a successful trek.
No, independent trekking is not allowed. International travelers must join a guided tour organized by a licensed Tibetan travel agency. Guides ensure your safety, manage permits, and help with logistics.
Yes, you’ll need:Tibet Travel Permit (to enter Tibet). Aliens’ Travel Permit (for restricted areas like Mount Kailash). Military Permit (required for regions close to borders). Your travel agency will arrange all necessary permits.
Essential items include:Warm layers (for temperatures below freezing at night). Comfortable trekking boots. Trekking poles for steep ascents and descents. Reusable water bottles and water purification tablets. Personal medications (e.g., for altitude sickness). Snacks for energy during the trek.
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