Lhasa Ali Kailash

12 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • CountryTibet
  • Trip StyleTrek and Tour

Lhasa Ali Kailash Tour is one of the most spiritual significant and visually stunning journeys in the world which takes traveler through Tibet’s heart, from the sacred city of Lhasa to the majestic Mount Kailash. The journey begin in Lhasa, Tibet’s cultural and spiritual capital where iconic sites like the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street offer insights into Tibetan Buddhism and the tourist alike are drawn to the serene atmosphere of Lhasa, where ancient monasteries and temples provide a deep connection to the region’s religious heritage.

From Lhasa, the tour heads westward into the Tibetan Plateau, passing through vast landscapes of high-altitude deserts, grasslands, and mountains. The journey reaches the sacred Mount Kailash, a revered peak in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, attracting thousands of pilgrims who undertake the difficult 52 kilometers Kora around the mountain. The trek is considered both physically challenging and spiritually rewarding, as pilgrims believes that completing the Kora can purify the negative karma and lead to enlightenment.

The Lhasa Ali Kailash route also offers a rare chance to experience the remote Tibetan lifestyle, with stops in small villages and nomadic settlements along the way. The region’s isolation preserves its traditional Tibetan culture, from the unique architecture of ancient monasteries to the vibrant festivals that celebrate Tibetan Buddhism. Alongside the spiritual significance of Kailash, travelers are treated to awe-inspiring natural landscapes, such as Lake Manasarovar, often regarded as one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world which completing the profound and transformative experience of this sacred pilgrimage route.

Highlights

  • spiritual significant and visually stunning journeys in the world which takes traveler through Tibet’s heart
  • offer insights into Tibetan Buddhism and the tourist alike are drawn to the serene atmosphere of Lhasa
  • passing through vast landscapes of high-altitude deserts, grasslands, and mountains
Itinerary
Trip Plan
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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After checking in, we will collect your original passports for visa processing. Later this afternoon, you’ll receive a tour briefing and be introduced to the team. Enjoy an overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you'll head out to visit the Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori Shaktipeeth, and Jalnarayan Temple. All three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and hold great spiritual significance. Later in the evening, duffel bags, jackets, and backpacks will be handed out to participants. Enjoy an overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, we’ll visit the Doleshwor Mahadev Temple, known as the ‘head’ of Lord Kedarnath from Uttarakhand. Next, we’ll head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the best-preserved cultural heritages of the Kathmandu Valley. After that, you’ll have the chance to shop for any gear or supplies in Thamel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu..

Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival in Tibet, your hotel will be ready to welcome you. The rest of the day is free for relaxation and acclimatisation to the higher altitude. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get enough rest in preparation for the journey ahead. Overnight stay in Lhasa

We’ll start our expedition around Lhasa after breakfast with a visit to the majestic Potala Palace. Next, we’ll head to Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple, both rich in culture and history. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Lhasa.

After breakfast, we’ll take a taxi to the airport for a scenic one-hour flight to Ali, flying over the stunning Sutlej River and Tirthapuri. Upon arrival, we’ll continue our drive to the holy Mansarovar Lake, where we’ll spend the day soaking in the beauty of the clean, fresh lake. Overnight stay in Mansarovar.

This day marks the beginning of a three-day Kailash Kora. We’ll drive to Tarboche, the Valley of the Gods, and cross Yamadwar, the Gateway to the God of Death. From here, we’ll trek to Dirapuk, where we’ll spend the night at the guesthouse located at the base of the North Face of Mount Kailash

This is the toughest day of the Kora, as we cross the Dolma-La Pass, the highest point on the trek. Along the way, we’ll pass Shiva-stal, before descending steeply to the sacred Gaurikunda Lake. The day ends in Zuthulpuk, where the famous Milarepa Cave is located. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

In the morning, we’ll visit the captivating Milarepa Cave, with its temples and nearby shrines. After breakfast, we’ll complete the remaining portion of the Kora with a 3-4 hour trek to Darchen. Rest and overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we’ll depart Darchen for Ali, drive to Ali, and then fly to Lhasa. You’ll have the rest of the day free to enjoy Lhasa and do some souvenir shopping. Overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.

Today, the trip concludes in Tibet with a return flight to Kathmandu. After checking in at the hotel, guests can enjoy the evening wandering around the hustle and bustle of Thamel Market, shopping for souvenirs or simply relaxing. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Your travel team drops you at the airport: your departure schedule will draft the time as per your flight. This is where your Lhasa Kailash Tour ends with loved memories and experiences. May you travel well!

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Cost Details
Includes
  • airport pick up and drops by private transportation
  • during the trip travel by private vehicle
  • major monument and its entrance fee during sightseeing at Kathmandu and Tibet
  • accommodation and meal during the trip (on the sharing basis)
  • government taxes and service charges
  • fluently English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • yak and helper to carry goods during Kailash parikarma
Excludes
  • tips
  • insurance
  • personal expanses
  • emergency circumstances
  • extra nights