Shared Kailash Everest Tour Coach and Tibetan Local Guide

Day 1 Lhasa-Shigatse (Tashilhunpo Monastery), 280 km, about 5-6 hours’ drive, hotel by yourself

Day 2 Shigatse-Saga, 440 km, about 7-9 hours’ drive, set off at 8:30-arrive at 17:30, hotel by yourself

Day 3 Saga-Lake Manasarovar, around 470 km, taking about 8 hours, hotel by yourself

Day 4 Lake Manasarovar-Mt. Kailash (Darchen), 40 km, about 1 hour’s drive, hotel by yourself

Day 5 Mt. Kailash-Dira-Puk Monastery, first day of your trekking about 20 km, about 7-8 hours trek, hotel by yourself

Day 6 Dira-Puk Monastery-Zultul-Puk Monastery, second day of your trekking, about 21 km, about 8-9 hours trek

Day 7 Zultul-puk Monastery-Darchen, last day of your trekking, 12 km, about 4 hours trek, hotel by yourself

Day 8 Darchen-Saga, 510 km, about 8-10 hours’ drive, set off at 8:30-arrive at 18:00, hotel by yourself

Day 9 Saga-Everest base camp, 300 km, about 7-8 hours’ drive, hotel by yourself

Day 10 EBC-Shigatse-Gyantse, 430 km, about 8-9 hours’ drive, hotel by yourself

Day 11 Gyantse-Pelkhor Monastery-Karola Glacier-Lake Yamdrok-Lhasa, 260 km, about 5-6 hours’ drive, tour ends, hotel by yourself

Accommodation costs listed below to be paid upon hotel check in (twin share basis), it is fairly easy to book Lhasa outbound hotels after arrival

Gesar Hotel RMB 380 per room night

Saga Hotel RMB 400 per room night

Hyimalaya Kailash Hotel RMB480 per room night

Lake Manasarovar Guesthouse RMB280 per room night

Rongphu guesthouse or Campsite nomad tent domitory RMB 140 per person

Kailash Kora days guesthouse stay at Dirapuk or Zhuthul Puk Monastery, RMB 140 per person

Entrance tickets listed below:

Tashilhunpo Monastery RMB 100 per person

Pelkhor Monastery RMB 60 per person

Lake Yamdrok RMB 40 per person

Karola Glacier RMB 50 per person

Peikutso Lake grassland protection fee RMB 60 per person

Everest Base Camp RMB 180 per person

Kailash and Lake Manasarovar RMB 400 per person

Darchen to Tarboche local bus transfer RMB 60 per person

local bus transfer from Kailash trekking finish point till Darchen RMB 60 per person

Tibetan tour guidance work: US$70 per group per day, once final group size is fixed, group members will need to pay this section on Day 1 before leaving for Shigatse city.

Please be noted that, if some travelers do not want to visit some attractions above, they may not need to pay the entrance tickets, please double check with your guide in advance.

This 11-day well designed Kailash pilgrimage combines the adventure to Mt. Everest Base camp. To help travelers confirm the scheduled Kailash tour transport earlier and help save big money for their next travel stop, travelers only need to pay accommodation, entrance tickets and a shared local Tibetan tour guide after arrival. The costs are clearly stated and there is no any hidden costs to be paid.

With altitude of 6656 meters above sea level, Mt. Kailash looks like a pyramid. It is the main peak of Gangdise Mountain Range with symmetrical sides. Historically, there were many Chinese and foreign monks preaching there. Thus, it became the center of worship for four sects a long time ago, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Bon. Every year, this fascinated holy center attracts tens of thousands of pilgrims around the world.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers must be at least 8 years old
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
On this tour, you will travel to demanding altitudes of approximately 11,975 feet (3,650 meters) above sea level in Lhasa and 18,372 feet (5,600 meters) at Drolma-la Pass; it is common for travelers to experience adverse health effects due to this altitude, regardless of age, gender and fitness; it is highly recommended that you discuss this trip with your doctor prior to departure, and begin a regular exercise regimen in the weeks leading up to your trip
After booking, the local tour operator will send you a packing list and other general information to help you prepare for your trip; you may also request more information about tips and prevention methods for altitude sickness
Be prepared for very cold weather; pack warm layers appropriately
In warm weather, please dress conservatively; shoulders and knees must be covered
There are no luggage restrictions for this tour but Chinese domestic airlines only allow check-in luggage of up to 44 lbs (20 kg) per person
It is recommended that your bring your own sleeping bag, or purchase one in Lhasa or in mainland China before your tour During the trekking portion, you may leave extra luggage behind; it will be brought in the car by the driver when you are picked up at the end of the trek
Tour must be booked at least 30 days in advance of Lhasa arrival date; upon booking, clear copies of all travelers' passports and Chinese visas must immediately be sent to the local tour operator in order to apply for and obtain your Tibet travel permit in time for your tour
If you're flying into Tibet from mainland China: You need the original copy of the Tibet travel permit that the local tour operator will send to your hotel in mainland China. Therefore, please provide your hotel details (name, address and contact numbers) and your hotel reservation number. If you are not staying at a hotel and have a connection flight to Tibet from mainland China, please provide detailed flight information so the local operator can arrange someone from the tour company to deliver your permit to you at the airport in China when you arrive
If you're taking a train to Tibet from mainland China: You will only need a printed copy of the Tibet permit, which you will receive from the local operator via email
If you fly into Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal: You don’t need to have a Chinese visa, but you do need a Tibet Group Visa (same as a Chinese visa) from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. When you send the copy of your passport to the local tour operator after booking, the staff will help you to get the Tibet Group Visa. The Tibet Group Visa fee is not included in the tour price, so you will be asked to pay at the embassy. Please keep in mind that even if you have a Chinese visa, if you enter Tibet from Nepal, it is required that you have the Tibet Group Visa. Please be advised that when you apply for the Tibet Group Visa, the Chinese Embassy will cancel your current visa. You can only apply for the Tibet Group Visa through a local Nepalese agent, so this tour operator's local agent in Nepal will help you obtain it
Price is breakdown and clearly stated, travelers only need to pay those service items which are not included according to the price reference. If travelers want to upgrade using top deluxe hotel, please ask tour supplier to help arrange it in advance and extra costs applies.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers