Kailash Mansarovar Tour Fixed Departure Dates 2024

Mt Kailash which lies in the northern part of the Himalayan barrier in Tibet receives worldwide attention for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and divine history. Thousands of visitors from across the globe come to witness its pure magnificence and the scenic beauty of Mt. Kailash. The holy trip to Kailash Manasarovar is a lifetime experience of the mountain and land which is in every way unique, startling and mystical compared to other journeys. The pristine Mt. Kailash region trip is especially a pilgrimage destination because it is the epicenter of spirituality and the place is believed to be dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. Apart from the religious point of view, Mount Kailash region is tremendously beautiful and both spiritually and culturally enriching.

  • Kailash Mansarovar tour
  • Kailash Mansarovar tour

This holy journey is reachable after four days of the pleasant drive from the vibrant city of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, on a Jeep or a Van. As Mt. Kailash is the origination source of Indus River, Sutlej River, Brahmaputra River and Karnali River, the place is an attraction for devotees from different religion such as Tibetan Buddhism, Bonpo, Hinduism, and Jainism. Mount Kailash is located at an altitude of 6,638 m (21,778 ft.). It is a black rock mountain with four sheer walls and a snowcapped peak. The 55 km Kailash circuit is considered to be the holiest for Hindu devotees as well as the Buddhists. It takes approximately 3 days to complete the trek. The trail walks up to Darchen through beautiful remote villages on the lap of the Holy Mountain. It is about 40 km from the pristine lake Mansarovar after which we drive back to Kathmandu or Lhasa via Tashilhunpo monastery extending your holiday in Tibet. 

The view along the gentle drive from friendship highway offers a breathtaking view of the world’s highest mountains, lush villages, remarkable hospitality, and a sight of the nomad sheep herders amidst the mesmerizing beauty of Tibetan plateau. We get a touch of the local lifestyle spending our nights at mud houses or fixed tented camp. We have arrangements for the picky eaters and our vegetarian visitors as our kitchen crew serves pure vegetarian meal cooked by our camp chef. We invite you to join our Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar tour for a safe, historic, sacred and enjoyable trip that will give you an in-depth religious insight and spiritual enlightenment.

Kailash Mansarovar Tour Booking Dates for 2024

April 2024:- 27th Arrival in Kathmandu - Inquiry Now
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Oct 2024:- 4th Oct and 11th Oct Arrival in Kathmandu - Inquiry Now

Trip Itinerary

Kailash Mansarovar tour – short itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 meters).

Day 02: Guided tour of Kathmandu city and trip preparation.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Timure border and continue to Kerung (125km / 3,550m).

Day 04: Free day in Kerung for Acclimatization.

Day 05: Drive Kerung to Saga and then to Dongba (350km/4,600m).

Day 06: Drive Dongba to Lake Manasarovar (385 kms/4,560 m)

Day 07: Lake Manasarovar excursion day:

Day 08: Drive Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (40 km / 4,700m).

Day 09: Morning drive to Yam Dwar then start Parikrama to Dirapuk (18 kms/ 4,950m) with Kailash north face view.

Day 10: Continue Parikrama to Zutulphuk (20 km/4,850m) via Gauri Kunda.

Day 11: End Parikrama 15km walk, near Darchen and drive back to Dongba or Saga.

Day 12: Return journey to Kerung.

Day 13: Return journey to Kathmandu.

Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu.

Tour Cost: Please contact us and let us know the number of members in your group, the category of hotels you would like to stay with and any other special desires and requirements of yours. We will be glad to quote you the price as per your requirements.

ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN KAILASH MANASAROVAR TOUR:

  • Horse for personal use on Kora days is approx USD 500 to 550 per person extra
  • Extra ride for day trip to Astapad USD 100 per person extra
  • Extra day in Kathmandu USD 55 to 65 per person with 2 meals and twin sharing room.
  • Muktinath trip USD 950 per person including two nights in Pokhara, one night Jomsom and round trip flight to and from Jomsom with meals and private transfers.

INSURANCE:

Alpine Eco Trek highly suggests you to apply for Medical Insurance, covering emergency evacuation and all medical expenses are must for Mount Kailash and Mansarovar tour. So, please be insured prior to the holy journey to the Heavenly Abode of Lord Shiva.

MEALS DURING JOURNEY:

Meals during your stay in Kathmandu are provided in package at the same hotel where you stay. Meals during the journey will be all vegetarian. Alpine Eco Trek's staff will serve you hot and delicious meal at every day breakfast, lunch and dinner on the way in Kalash Manasarovar tour. We will provide you packed lunch while doing Kora around Mount Kailash. And, we also suggest you to bring some of your favorite dry foods, sweets and ginger and garlic Candies along the tour. 

TOUR LEADERS, GUIDES AND STAFF:

Since our establishment, Alpine Eco Trek and Expedition (P) Ltd is a pioneer operator of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar tours. We have dozens of regular and trained tour leaders, guides, cooks, drivers and supporting crew engaged for a professional and reliable service. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and experienced team and other first aid treatment trained crew will be there in your group to serve you and make your trip a memorable one for the rest of your life! 

TRANSPORTATION: 

We will provide transportation for Kailash Manasarovar Tour depending on group size like if there are below 5 we provide a Jeep, if 5 to 08 we provide a Van, if 08 to 16 we provide two vans, if above 16 up to 25 people we prove a deluxe bus.

ACCOMODATION (KATHMANDU-KAILASH TIBET):

During your stay in Kathmandu, we will provide you any kind of accommodation as per your needs. You can have a single, or double or family room in Kathmandu. We select the best categories of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels in Kathmandu. But accommodation in Kailash region is will be very basic.  Read more…

HEALTH PRE- CAUTION:

Normally, at higher altitude area in Tibet including Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarover, the amount of oxygen is less in the air. Certain illness such as loss of appetite, mild headache, nausea, tiredness, breathlessness, general uneasiness, high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia etc may be induced in the windy weather and high altitude area which generally is not encountered over the plains. This kind of symptoms can be seen in anyone irrespective of their age, sex and physical fitness read more ….

PACKING LIST OF KAILASH MANASAROVAR TOUR:

  • Small bag pack for 3 days trekking/Parikarma/ Kora around Mount Kailash
  • Sufficient warm clothing including warm down jacket for Kailash tour.
  • essential medicines (for minor injuries / life saving kits)
  • Any regular medicines that you have been prescribed
  • Toiletries kit (shop, Shampoo, Toothpaste, tooth brush)
  • Water bottle /Thermos flask for hot water (2litters bottle)
  • Hiking shoes good for walking 3 days Kailash Kora/trekking
  • Woolen gloves, Woolen socks (minimum 4 pairs), hand clove
  • Wool / Thermo cot undergarments, wind and water proof jacket
  • T-Shirt, long shirt and pants which is easier to be while doing trekking 
  • Sunglasses, Sun lotion/cold cream, Torch light, rain coat
  • Umbrella, walking stick, Sandal for use evening & morning
  • Sweets, Zinger / garlic candies or dry fruits, lozenges, etc… Read More...

Kailash Mansarovar tour – Detailed itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 meters).
Arrive at Kathmandu airport as per your schedule. You will be welcomed by Alpine Eco Trek’s tour representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Check into your room and have relaxed time. In the evening, we will have short briefing program about the Kailash overland tour formalities and itinerary in the lobby of the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Vaishali or similar standard hotel.

Day 02: Guided tour of Kathmandu city.
In the morning by 6.30 am, breakfast at hotel and then continue for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by 8.00 am. You will visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkanth Temple; both are biggest holy temples of Nepal in regards to Lord Shiva & Vishnu respectively. Return to your hotel after temple visit and take lunch in hotel. Free time for personal activities and other pre tour preparation. If the briefing was not done last evening due to some reasons, today evening we will have short briefing program followed by introduction to all the staff including guide, cook and helpers. Dinner and overnight stay at Vaishali or similar standard hotel.

Optional Tour: You can even book for Mountain flight as an optional tour for this morning. This is an hour flight over world’s highest mountain peaks. The flight departure time is at 6.30 am therefore those clients who booked for this incredible flight should be ready by 5.30 am in the hotel and one of us will pick them up from hotel lobby and transfer to the airport to board the mountain flight. The cost for the Mountain flight is USD 224 per person including transfers.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Timure and continue to Kerung (125km / 3,550m).
Today we wake up early in the morning and drive to Kerung border. On the way we will make short break for tea/coffee with packed breakfast. On reaching border, we will start immigration formalities and meanwhile you will also take lunch in a decent restaurant (veg meal only). Our guide will assist you to clear immigration & customs in Nepal side. Then get ready to cross the border in Tibet region. You have to walk for 5-10 minutes to reach the ‘Nepal-China Friendship Bridge’ and stay in queue as per serial number mentioned in your visa. It may take longer time and our local officer or office will have no control over the immigration formalities. So you need to stay patient and calm till you receive your turn here. But our group is a small and private one so we do not need to wait so long . We clear Chinese immigration and custom formalities with the help of our Tibetan guide. And then after, we get in to our vehicle in Tibet side for our onward journey to Kerung. After 30 minutes drive the group will reach the nearest town of Timure where you have to wait again to clear immigration formalities by our guide & driver. From Timure it takes another an hour or more to reach Kerung. On arrival in Kerung, check into guesthouse and take rest for today. Our kitchen crew will serve hot tea/coffee with light snacks within short interval of time after setting their kitchen. Then you can stroll around hotel vicinity or go walk for shopping in nearby market. It will be cold so do not forget on your warm Jacket. Dinner will be prepare by our cook and serve between 7 to 8 pm (Chinese time). Overnight at guest house.

Important note: As you are staying in high elevation at 3350m, there might be consequence of uneasy feeling with your health during the first night, so it is suggested to all of you to drink liquid more as possible that may be in any form of soup, juice, tea, coffee or hot water. This will help you in re-hydration as well as in breathing system. The normal symptoms such as headache, lost of appetite and hard to sleep are normally happen to everyone even for us, we at Alpine Eco Trek are leading this holy journey minimum 15 times in a year,  so it is very normal symptoms, no need to worry, if you feel too difficult, do not hesitate to let us know we have the necessary treatment and medications for the high altitude sickness. If you have no problem on the first day then normally you won’t have any problems for the next days too. But keep drink lots of liquid.  Our kitchen crew will always ready and eager to serve you so please do not hesitate to ask anything from Kitchen at any time! We are a small group so our crew will offer the personalized service to everyone in the group! 

Day 04: Free day in Kerung for Acclimatization.
This day is reserve for rest day for the acclimatization with Tibet’s climate. Our guide will assist taking you to short hike in and around Kerung County for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet climate. Overnight at guest house. 

Day 05: Drive Kerung to Saga then to Dongba (350km/4,600m).
Today our journey begins to reach our ultimate destination of Mt. Kailash. Wake up by 7.00 am, take breakfast by 7.30 am then begin the tour to the next destination of Saga then to Dongba. This time table will be normally followed all day during your further trip ahead. After short drive of 10 km, you can see Milarepa Cave situated in 400m downhill side from the highway. Then we across the first highest pass Thong-La (5200 meter) on the way, from where you can enjoy the magnificent view Mt. Shishpangma (8013 m), the highest peak in Tibet along with Mt. Cho yuo and Mt. Dorje Lakpa. After high pass, we leave ‘Friendship Highway’ that goes to Lhasa and change the direction to the West which is leading to towards Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We halt for half an hour on the way in check-post where our Tibetan guide and driver will clear permit formalities and then continue drive ahead with another break at near Peiku Tso for lunch. After enjoying packed lunch, we will drive continue again along through some distance with great view of Lake Peiku Tso and reach Saga, a small developed town situated at the bank of River Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo). Finally, we arrive Dongba /New Dongba for our overnight stay after some couple of hours drive from Saga. This place is used to be the regional trading centre in the past. Being the road is all fine our journey will be smooth with picturesque view of snow capped mountains and passing through some villages & camps of yak herders (nomad camp). Dinner and stay overnight at a guest house in Dongba.

Day 06: Drive Dongba to Lake Manasarovar (385 kms/4,560 m)
Today is a very important day for us as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar and reaching there on the auspicious day of Full Moon. As per above time schedule, our day begins with breakfast at 07.30 AM and leave for another point. On the way before Mayumla Pass (4950 m), we take break for permit formalities and for lunch then continue the journey crossing Mayumla pass and Paryang. You will have very good opportunity to see first glimpse of Mt. Kailash from the shore of Lake Manasarovar. There will be sometime halt before heading to our guesthouse at Lake Manasarovar for the permit formalities. This time you can use for praying Mt. Kailash.  After immigration formalities completed, we will drive further to our guest house near Chiu Gompa and will stay in the guesthouse.  You will have very significant moment in Lake Manasarovar with almighty bless and even graceful evening with the breathtaking view of holiest Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash. Besides this, you can also see or visit Chiu Gompa Monastery situated in hillock near Guesthouse. Since today is full moon day, we will also enjoy full moon from the banks of the lake Manasarovar.

Day 07: Lake Manasarovar excursion day:
Today morning, we wake up comfortably and we will find a good place for holy dip in Lake Manasarovar for all our group members. Depending on possibilities we will also arrange shower tent nearby the bank of Lake Manasarovar for changing clothes especially for ladies and also you can arrange your puja / havan (prayers) at feasible place according to you. There will be a Brahmin (priest) in our crew and guide to do Homa and Puja and our other crew members will assist you if help require. After finishing Homa/ puja, Brahmin will get Tika from all of you (he hopes some tip from you so please feel free to offer him a tip). After Homa/Puja come back to guest house to have lunch, after lunch, we start our Manasarover parikrima (Kora). The journey is scenic besides being pious. We will stop driving at several places with crystal clear water and view of Mt. Kailash. Please do not forget to bring some DVDs of devotional songs so that we would be able to play it and enjoy singing together while making Manasarovar Kora, the van has DVD player.  Overnight on the shore of Manasarovar.

Day 08: Drive Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (40 km / 4,700m).
Today morning also, we wake up comfortably and have a delicious breakfast cooked by our cook.
After breakfast, we make a short drive to Darchen. On the way to Darchen, we can also see panoramic scenery of Rakshas Tal (Demon’s Lake) in the other side of Lake Mansarovar. Darchen is the major administrative hub of Kailash region with very basic development in infrastructure and facility and also considered as the base camp of Mt. Kailash from where the circumambulation around Kailash begins. You can stroll around small market in Darchen in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at guest house in Darchen.

Optional trip to Asthapad from Darchen on request can be arranged but please be informed that you would have to trek from Darchen – Asthapad – Darchen, there is no transport service available as Chinese authority has made restriction for transport entry to in this area.

Day 09: Morning drive to Yam Dwar then start Parikrama to Dirapuk (18 kms/ 4,950m) with Kailash north face view.
Today, we wake up early and take breakfast then head to Tarboche. We have an opportunity to pass through Yama Dwar before the Kora begins. Also, if any of you, by some reason wouldn’t be able to go for parikrama will return from Yama Dwar after very close darshan of Mt. Kailash from this point and get back to Darchen waiting for parikrama group. And other members who would be going for parikrama will continue trekking ahead by foot or horse. Members who select to hire horse/pony will be given name coupon to choose the horse & porter if any of you book for this and the same horse or porter will accompany throughout the trip. And we will manage Yaks & Yak men to carry our camping logistics for kora/parikrama. Night stay at a guesthouse/camp at Dhirapukh.

Today trek is flat and gradual ascend along through the bank of Glacier River so it will be easy and reach Diraphuk camp comfortably within 5 hours. We will stop in mid way for our packed lunch. Our Tibetan guide will help us to book our guesthouse in advance and will check into room immediately as soon you reach there. Diraphuk is one of the best and closest points from where we can observe the crystal clear north face of Mt. Kailash standing above us. You will have great opportunity to take several memorable picture of Mt. Kailash from this vantage. The night temperature will be too cold below zero degree so we will have quick dinner and rest in bed warmly.

Day 10 : Continue Parikrama to Zutulphuk (20 km/4,850m) via Gauri Kunda.
Wake up very early morning before dawn, take quick light breakfast and get ready to start your parikrama towards next destination Zuthulphuk. This day is considered as toughest day of our entire journey. The trek goes steep climb up continuously upto Dolma La high pass (5600 m) for about 4 hours and steep down to Gauri Kunda and upto flat valley for about 2.5 hours then after you will walk all the way flat land for about another 2/3 hours. That’s why; it is the tough & longest trek of about 8/9 hours. We should cross the high pass as early as possible in pleasant weather before strong windy at day time. At the top of Dolma La, you can even find the place called Shivasthal that is covered with holy flags and the personal related things like clothing, ornaments. There is strong belief in Tibetan religion that whatever you offer here you will get it in heaven after your departure from this world. 

You would have to carry a packed lunch from kitchen before start trekking. After crossing Dolma La pass, you will see Gauri Kunda at downhill in the right side of your path. Then further walking down for a while, we will take break for lunch. This downhill trail is not easy due to rocky & loose stones so we should walk very carefully. Then after, you will catch soon flat trail that reach to Zuthulphuk. Also please note, the travelers who are in horse ride should also walk for 2 to 3 hours in between trekking while you are coming steep down after Dolma La Pass. In Zuthulphuk, we will have guesthouse or fixed tent with bed and blankets. No worry we have a warm sleeping bag with us. Similar as in Diraphuk, we will take dinner at earliest it prepared and go to warm our bed as early as possible.

Day 11: End Parikrama 15km walk, near Darchen and drive back to Dongba.
This is our last trek day and we have to make short trek about 2.5 hours so we wake up in normal time and begin trekking to descend Darchen town. Our transport will pick up us from the mid way (Chongdo) to take us to Darchen, upto where the road is accessible and drive to guesthouse at Darchen where some of our members ( if any of you would give up Kora) would be staying and then take lunch there. Then after, we continue our drive to Dongba by completing the remaining course (approx. 30%) of parikrama of Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at guest house in Dongba.

Day 12: Return journey to Kerung.
Today is our last day in Tibetan Plateau. We will return to Kerung town, the last night near border town of Nepal. We will chant and enjoy all the team together in the last evening with wonderful memory. Also, we will keep gratitude program to all staff team members from Nepal and Tibet side for their hard work & devotion to make your trip safe and successful. Tipping is not mandatory but when you would be happy with our crew’s hospitalities it would be nice to tip them and USD 10 per day for guide and USD 8 per day for porter and driver would be a great tip! Overnight at guest house in Kerung.

Day 13: Return journey to Kathmandu.
After the challenging, successful and enjoyable trip in high isolated land of Kailash and Lake Manasarovar we feel more safe and comfortable today once we drive to the border in early morning. Our eyes feel relief to see all lavish greenery surrounding and easy breathing once we across Nepal. As previous way, we will clear immigration and custom formalities in both Tibet & Nepal side and take lunch near the border then head to Kathmandu. Drive from Kodari to Kathmandu is 5 hours but sometime it can take longer due to bad road condition near the border area. Upon arrival at Kathmandu we check in the same hotel and after long while have good time to take warm shower to refresh. Have a delicious taste of food in dinner and spend comfortable night in a cozy room.

Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport to board your flight back to home or If you would like to extend your journey to visiting to Pokhara, Jomsom and Muktinath Temple then let us know we would be happy to organize as per your requirement!!. 

Cost Includes/Excludes

The Cost Includes:

  • All necessary airport arrival and departure, drop, pick up to/from Kodari transfers by a private coach.
  • Three night's accommodation in Kathmandu in 3/4 star standard hotel twin sharing room with fullboard meals.
  • Half day guided tour in Kathmandu as per mentioned in itinerary
  • Ten night's accommodations in Tibet on private room sharing basis using guesthouse / Hotel.
  • Freshly cooked vegetarian meals 3 times a day.
  • Supporting Nepali crew including our own cooks.
  • Permits for Manasarovar  Prikarma and Kailash Kora (round).
  • Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide.
  • Private transportation in an eight seated deluxe van for clients and small truck for staff and food during the trip.
  • Kailash Permit
  • Camping equipments for kitchen, Shower
  • Sleeping bag/ Down Jacket if needed on Returnable basis.
  • Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments) & day carry hand bag
  • Experienced tour leader / co-coordinator
  • ENOUGH Oxygen cylinder entire of tour
  • Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making round of Mt. Kailash.
  • Priest (Brahmin) for Homa.
  • Manasarovar Parikarma by Vehicle.

The Cost Exclude:

  • Personal Pony Charges (will cost US$ 450 per pony and helper for three days)
  • Personal expenses like shopping, phone calls, extra drinks, laundry, yak etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents etc.
  • Tips to drivers, hotel staff.
  • Extra cost of transportation, Porterage etc involved due landslides, snowfall.
  • Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu than 3 nights/ any other place.

Why travel with us?

Why travel with us?

Small Group
A Smaller number of people means more attention and better access to the group leader for a more intimate and personalized experience. The primary goal of our trek to the sacred Mount Kailash is to provide our customers with an eco-friendly, well-equipped and well-instructed crew members. A maximum of 20 or fewer pilgrims will be taken for the holy trek at a time. We ensure that the group formed is sufficient for each one of the trekkers to be well attended, as well as large enough to enjoy the journey along with other pilgrims.

Commitment to Safety
The top priority of our company is to provide our valued customers with a strategically approach to their safety and security. Each year we make equal or more efforts to refine the previous operations and work on improving the already existing safety procedures. We make sure the guides and trainers provided to the customers are experienced and knowledgeable in first aid and emergency management. They are also well-trained for any emergency situations that might occur in the higher altitudes or while trekking. However, we request our customers to take precautions beforehand itself, and make precise and necessary food arrangements and give personal hygiene the most preference. Every necessary equipment such as sleeping bags, warm down jacket etc. required for the holy trek will be provided to you. Our customer's health and safety is our prior concern, therefore we carry first aid kits and Portable Altitude Chambers (Gaymow Bag) for any high altitude sickness emergency.

Stress Free Travel
Even tiny hurdles along the way can ruin the excitement of the journey. Alpine Eco Trek aims to minimize almost every hassle and tedium that is most likely to come in the way while trekking. This not only kills the mood but distracts you from admiring the most beautiful parts of the journey. Hence, starting from your arrival day itself, our team fully devote themselves to your service. Our crew members make sure every aspect of the travel including accommodation, transportation, and the food is taken care of beforehand. We make confirmations with every lodges, hotels, private bus and vans for an efficient and reliable service before we start the trek. Every entrance fees for monasteries, palaces, etc. on the way will be included in the itinerary itself and a deluxe van or a regular van will be on standby, giving us the freedom to explore the area if requested.

Quality Service
Compromising the quality of the services that Alpine Eco Trek offers, is never an option under any circumstances. Every trek we organize is an updated version of the previous treks in which we make the necessary changes and reconsider various aspects. From the equipment provided to the travelers, for example, sleeping bags, quality down jackets to the littlest guidance on the trek, every aspect of the trek is precisely focused and worked on, for the comfortable trip of our customers. The main focus is given to the most basic factors of the tourism activities and that is the availability of transportation, comfortable accommodations, and healthy food. The holy trip to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar requires various equipment which is also taken care by us. We particularly request each of our valued customers to give us their genuine feedbacks on the overall journey to Mount Kailash that helps us monitor our drawbacks and helps design quality operations and adopt approaches useful for a better trek in the future.

Well Trained Staff
We are a firm believer that for every company to run successfully, the internal management and the team must be strong. Hence, we have built a team of professionals who show extreme passion and determination towards their work. We ensure that every customer is accompanied by a well-trained, soft-spoken and an enthusiastic team leader who makes the journey more enjoyable.

Competitive Price
To gain the trust and reliability from any customer, transparency is a must. Therefore, Alpine Eco Trek works on providing the trekkers with an affordable, competitive and transparent cost which remains same for every traveler.

Our Goal
lpine Eco Trek aims to provide the best Himalayan pilgrim travel at the most reasonable price. We believe in building a fine bonding with our customers, keeping quality and reliable services in mind. The mission of our trips is also to offer a wide range of adventure and thrill, covering most the attractions of the region. We take our customers to the most beautiful, worth seeing sites, giving them an insight into the local culture and lifestyle, while also establishing a genuine friendly bond with both, the locals and the crew.

Guidelines& Considerations
Following are some of the guidelines and considerations to make while picking a travel company for your trip:

01) Make sure that the company takes good care of their own staffs and guides by providing them with the necessary equipment, food, proper clothing, along with a good pay for their work. This shows the work ethics of the company and a respect for their staffs. Secondly, observe and be confident on how focused the itineraries provided to you are on promoting the culture and beauty of Nepal.

02) Make sure the company is a certified company and is registered under the appropriate local travel and trekking associations. Also, make sure that it is operating under the laws of the land(s) in which you will travel.

03) Ensure that the travel company you select is experienced and holds an overall knowledge about the local environmental issues of the site you are traveling to. The company should be considerate and sensitive to the issues and should respect the culture, tradition, and privacy of the inhabitants of the region.

04) Make sure that the company gives importance and consideration to the littlest details of the trip such as toilet arrangements, cooking fuel, rubbish disposal, first aid, etc

05) Make sure the company that you choose has an appropriate travel insurance and it abides by the regulations regarding operations of travel and trekking company.

Alpine Eco Trek follows all the above-mentioned guidelines in order to provide its customers with the most trouble free, eco-friendly and safe journey that they desire.

FAQs

Mt. Kailash Tour Frequently Asked Questions

Question 01: Do I Need a Passport?
Yes, you will need a passport to travel Mt. kailash and Lake Manasarovar because Kailash is located in the Autonomous Region of Tibet, China.

Question 02: What about Chinese visa?
Please be informed that this is not regular Chinese visa which you would get on your passport is not valid at Tibet. Your travel permit and Visa for travelling to Kailash and Manasarovar is organized by our company with the help of our Lhasa partner. If you are Indian passport holder you need to provide us the original passport for visa application. Foreigners can send us their passport copies by email and we will apply their visa for Kailash here in Kathmandu with their passport copies. The visa charges differ depend on nationalities, contact us for more information on Visa and permits.

Question 03: How many days required for Mt. Kailash Tour Trek?
Answer: A journey to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar require 13 days by overland (Land cruiser or Van) and 10 days by Helicopter from Simikot Region. We are also organizing Lhasa Kailash Lhasa Tour.

Question 04: How we will be doing 13 days overland tour and how about 10 days by Helicopter from Simikot?
Answer: You will be doing 13 days Kailash tour by a deluxe Van or Land cruiser. From Kathmandu to Kodari (Nepal- Tibet boarder) by a deluxe tourist coach, while in Tibet new model Land cruiser or a deluxe Van will be used. The route for the trip will be Kathmandu – Nyalam – Saga – New Dongba – Manasarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk – Darchen – Paryang – Saga – Zhangmu – Kathmandu.

For 10 days tour by Helicopter:
Kathmandu - Nepalganj - Simikot - Hilsa (by helicopter) - Taklakot - Mansarovar - Darchen - Dirapuk - Zuthulpuk - Darchen - Mansarovar - Taklakot (by land cruiser or Van)- Hilsa - Simikot (by helicopter) - Nepalganj – Kathmandu (by regular plane or private coach).

Question 05: In how many days would I finish Mt. Kailash Kora and long it is?
Answer: The holy Kora around Mt. Kailash is approximately 53 km trek to be completed in 2 nights 3 days. Night camping will be in Dirapuk and Zuthul- Puk.

Question 06: When is the best time to Travel?
Answer: The best time to travel to Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar would be from the last week of April till end of October every year.

Question 07: What is Land cruiser?
Answer: Land Cruiser is the most comfortable vehicle in Tibet, a four wheel driven Japanese vehicle. We accommodate maximum 4 tourists in one land cruiser.

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Trip Facts

Trip Name: Kailash Mansarovar Tour

Duration:  14 Days including KTM

Trip Code: AETKT-003

Activity:  Cultural and spiritual tour, trek and overland drive.      

Group size: Min. 02 to Max. 15 people.  

Max-Altitude:   5638m /18,500ft

Country: Nepal, Tibet/China      

Transportation: Van or Mini bus.

Arrival on: Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

Note: The best season to Travel Holy Mt. Kailash is from May to October; please try to travel always with a local and direct agent and small group – private departure dates available. All the travelers including Indian passport holders travelling to Mt. Kailash must be in possession of a current passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.

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