MOUNT KAILASH VIA LHASA WITH LHASA / ALI/ LHASA BY FLIGHT [VVIP YATRA]

Spituk to Stok Trek

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Duration

03 Days

Best Time

May to October

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Highest Point

Stok La Pass (4,900m)

Focus

Nature, Wildlife

Highlight

Village Home Stay

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Physical Challenge

Moderate

Included
Excluded

MOUNT KAILASH VIA LHASA WITH LHASA / ALI/ LHASA BY FLIGHT [VVIP YATRA] - 11 Nights/ 12 Days

This is a specially designed VVIP Yatra program for pilgrims who wish to avoid long surface travel and prefer a more comfortable and time-efficient journey. The yatra starts from Kathmandu, with a flight to Lhasa for sightseeing and acclimatization. This is followed by a flight to Ali (Ngari) or Purang (Taklakot) and a scenic drive to the sacred Lake Mansarovar for holy rituals and parikrama. The journey continues to Darchen for Mount Kailash Parikrama, as per the pilgrims’ preference, and concludes with return flights via Lhasa back to Kathmandu.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES – 2026

Tour Plans

Day 1

KATHMANDU

Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet, assist & transfer to hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2

PREPARATION & PILGRIMAGE SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, proceed for Pilgrimage sightseeing covering Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Budhanilakanth temple. Return to hotel for lunch, followed by a detailed yatra briefing and preparation session. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

FLY TO LHASA (ACCLIMATIZATION DAY)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Lhasa. Arrive in Lhasa (11,811 ft), meet and assist, and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for acclimatization. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4

LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Lhasa, which includes Potala Palace (viewed from outside only) – the former winter palace of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sera Monastery, one of the three major Gelugpa monasteries and Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Return to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5

FLY TO ALI OR PURRING & DRIVE TO DARCHEN

After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Ali/ Purang (Taklakot) (14,022 ft; 2 hrs flight). Upon arrival drive to Darchen (15,302 ft) and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6

DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR - PUJA - RETURN TO DARCHEN

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mansarovar (14,948 ft; 30 km/ 1 hr. drive). Perform holy bath, puja, Tarpan (self, etc). Later, drive back to Darchen .Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 7

DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK

With packed lunch, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point and an auspicious gateway. Visit Yamadwar, then drive to Sershong (15 minutes). Meet porters/pony handlers and begin the trek to Dirapuk (15,633 ft; 10 km/ 5-6 hours). Overnight stay at guesthouse

Day 8

HOLY TREK FROM DIRAKPUR TO ZUTHULPUK

Continue Parikrama crossing Dorma La Pass (18,324 ft) and descend towards Zuthulpuk (15,420 ft 22 KM, 7 to 8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.

Day 9

HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO ALI/ TAKLAKOT

Complete the final stretch of Mt. Kailash Parikrama (14 km; 3-4 hours) which ends near Darchen. Drive to to Ali/ Taklakot (4 hrs drive). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10

FLY TO LHASA

Fly back to Lhasa and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11

LHASA TO KATHMANDU BY AIR

Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. In the evening, holy water offering & Aarti Puja at Pashupatinath Temple,. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12

KATHMANDU AIRPORT

After Breakfast, timely transfer to airport for onward flight.

VVIP YATRA COST (DELUXE – SIC BASIS) Based on min. 21 Pax

Cost for Indian Nationals: INR 5,36,600 per person

Cost for Foreign Nationals: USD 5,984 per person

(Applicable to Malaysian passport holders & other nationals not requiring a separate China tourist visa)
(Calculated at an exchange rate of USD 1 = INR 90. Any change in the exchange rate will be adjusted accordingly.)

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • ✔ Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the tour planned above
  • ✔ Meals: 11 Breakfast + 10 Lunch + 11 Dinner (Indian & Continental)
  • ✔ Airport–Hotel–Airport transfers & Kathmandu sightseeing by Sutlej Bus / Coach
  • ✔ Arrival assistance at the Lhasa International Airport
  • ✔ Deluxe coach transportation in Tibet
  • ✔ Kathmandu–Lhasa–Kathmandu airfare
  • ✔ Lhasa – Ali/Purang – Lhasa airfare
  • ✔ Fully trained Nepali staff
  • ✔ Licensed English-speaking tour guide in Tibet
  • ✔ Mineral & boiled water
  • ✔ Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as required
  • ✔ Tibet Visa & Permit Fee
  • ✔ Trekking equipment
  • ✔ First aid kit
  • ✔ North Face Down Jacket (free use)
  • ✔ Backpack, Raincoat (Poncho), Monkey cap & duffel bag
  • ✔ Puja Bag with Puja materials
  • ✔ Yatra Completion Certificate
  • ✔ All staff wages, meals, accommodation, transportation, equipment & insurance
  • ✔ Rescue arrangements
  • ✔ Adventure, Medical, Accident & Rescue Travel Insurance
    (Additional INR 2,600 applicable for yatris aged 60–70 yrs)

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • ✖ Insurance for Foreign Nationals
  • ✖ International airfare
  • ✖ Pony or porter for personal use
  • ✖ Tips to staff & driver
  • ✖ Alcoholic drinks
  • ✖ Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, trekking-tour equipment, SIM Card, etc.)
  • ✖ Nepal Visa fee
  • ✖ Cost arising from unpredictable cancellations, natural calamities, political situations, illness, etc.
  • ✖ Any item not mentioned under “Price Includes”

Please Note:

  • Entrance fee for Potala Palace: USD 75 per person
  • Foreign nationals booking this yatra will be joining the Indian group

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

  • Minimum Booking Amount:
    Indian Nationals: INR 25,000 per person & NRI / Foreign Nationals: USD 500 per person
    (The booking amount may be higher than the minimum stated)
  • Submit clear passport copy (valid for 06 months after the date of return of yatra) along with 02 recent passport size colour photographs.
  • Travelers aged 50 years and above may be required to submit a basic health certificate issued by their personal/family doctor.
  • Balance amount to be paid 30 days before yatra starts.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • No refund for any unused services.
  • In case of cancellation, the booking amount is strictly non-refundable and will be fully forfeited.
  • In addition to the above, the following cancellation charges will apply on the balance tour amount:
    • More than 21 days prior to departure: Non-refundable booking amount only
    • Within 15 days prior to departure: 50% cancellation charges
    • Within 7 days or less prior to departure: 75% cancellation charges

The above cancellation policy is governed by the rules and regulations of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and Foreign Exchange Center (FEC), China.

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