Simikot Kailash Tour

Yes, you will need a passport to travel Mt. kailash and Lake Manasarovar because Kailash is located in the Autonomous Region of Tibet, China.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

If you wish to skip walking on the rugged trail it would be better to hire a pony or horse for Parikarma, It will cost you about USD 600 to 650 per person for three days Kora.

The additional expenses incurred due to the delay, accidents, Nature disaster and political action.

• Horse and horse Man cost
• Rescue or evacuation if needed, Tibet visa split charge
• Travel insurance, drinks, laundry, internet/phone calls and additional transportation cost
• If you are not going for Kailash Kora due to any reason and staying back in Darchen for three days, you will have to pay your food and accommodation on your own.

In Kathmandu you may use USD, Euro, AUD or even Indian currency. And in Tibet you will need Chinese Currency which is known as Gorma (YUAN) or RMB. For 11 days in Tibet we suggest you to carry approximately USD 1000 equivalent which you may need for emergency and to pay for horse during Kailash Kora (parikarma). Outstanding balance (unused RMB) may be exchanged again on the way back.

In Kathmandu, as per requirements we can provide 3 to 5 star standard hotel accommodations with full board service and in Tibet we provide you the basic hotels and Mud houses or guesthouses while doing Kora.

Our cancellation policies are given as below:
Cancellation made up to 45 days before the trip departure will incur a 15% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made up to 30 days before the trip departure will incur a 25% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made up to 7 days before the trip departure will incur a 50% fee of the total trip cost
Cancellation made less than 1 week before departure or upon arrival in KTM will be charged full price.

We provide 1 Big oxygen bottle tanks in each bus surface with mask- regulator 2. Blood pressure checking machine for team, every day check for Yatri, 3. Oximeter-checking every day our Yarty’s oxygen label in your blood, 4. We proved altitude medicine Diamox Pills for Kailash circuit Tour, 5. We provide 2 bottles of Mineral (1 litter) water per day for 1 Yatri, 6. We provide Kitchen Equipments and Duffle bags.

No medical report is required but we insist every pilgrim to consult their doctor before travelling to high altitude. Also every pilgrim must declare their physical status and specify if they are allergic to any medicine.

You need to carry your valid passport with 2 passport size pictures and medical insurance policy.

Yes, if you can manage your time for a trip that reaches Manasarovar on a full moon day then it would be worthwhile. And you can start your tour at any day as you wish to.

Yes, you can take children (physically fit) along with you but at your own risk because you know your children better.

We suggest you to take the same precautions for your children as you are taking for yourself.

Our guide will provide you oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrims prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You can buy small portable cylinder in Kerung/Lhasa/Taklakot.

Normally 25% is off for children but contact us for up to date information.

Yes, there will be expert cook will be travelling with you during the entire trip. The crew will carry all the necessary cooking logistics with them and you will get only vegetarian meals during holy journey.

Yes, definitely you can prescribe the menu for cooking and you may discuss and suggest your choice. If possible and other pilgrims agree our cook will be happy to cook your choice of food.

Yes, you can bring camera & videos along with you. The voltage in Tibet is 220V. Can be re-charging most of the places but not during 3 days Kora. We suggest you to travel with extra batteries.

Alpine Eco Trek can be booked from anywhere in the world. Reservations can be make online or contacting our sales office by Phone +977 98510 36844(Ram Kumar) or email at alpineecotrek@gmail.com, sending the scanned copy of your passport (by email) and your flight arrival and departure details are good enough for the confirm booking with us.

You should book this journey minimum 45 days in advance. To book the trip, we need your copy of passport (1st page only) along with USD 500 per person advance deposit in our company's bank account.

Well, anyone over 10 year of age can join this holy journey. Those under 16 years will require parental permission and assistance. We do have clients and even leaders up to age 81 old on the high Himalayan trip.

Yes, Alpine Eco Trek employs only the best qualified and well trained guides with good history who are familiar with all necessary routes, languages and cultures to provide the best service and safety possible. That makes a huge difference to have very success trips.

Yes, on request, we will be glad to arrange a guide who speaks your native language but it may cost you extra.

Alpine Eco Trek has no desire to benefit from anyone's misfortune. In the event of a cancellation or early return from a tour, we will compensate by providing you with lodging at a standard hotel in Kathmandu for the days that have been cancelled. This also includes breakfast at the hotel. We cannot replace with days plan for Tibet if you are coming on your own decision.

In this case, we can usually arrange road or a helicopter rescue in case of emergency, depending on weather and location. Above, we have given a briefing on the rescue program with Alpine Eco Trek.

Alpine Eco Trek will arrange for all the necessary permits (visa for Tibet, all the permit, National Park entries) required for your trip to Mt. Kailash. We just need your passport copy!

Be sure you have those needy items!
Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits. if you do not have any of the above items, our executive will assist you in Kathmandu. Read more at Packing list and Essential info

At Alpine Eco Trek our goal is to provide an affordable Himalayan travel experience for our clients that is second to none, an experience that reveals the full beauty and grandeur of this magical and holy land. Read more why travel with Alpine Eco Trek