Programs / Kailash Lake Manasarovar Tour

Mt. Kailash (6714 meters), known in Tibet as Kang Rimpoche (Jewel of Snows) is the home of the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Devi, for Tibetans, it is the home of the God Demchog and his consort Dorje Phangmo. It is here, according to legend that Milareppa, a great Tibetan Yogi and master of Tantric Buddhism, vied with Naro-Bonchung, a grand master of Bon to prove the superiority of Buddhism. Many contests took place but the final one was to see who could first reach the summit of Mt. Kailash at the crack of dawn. Riding his damaru (ritual drum) Naro- Bonchung flew towards the peak of Mt. Kailash only to be overtaken at the last second by Milarepa. Naro-Bonchung was so astonished that he let go his drum which crashed down the mountain leaving a vertical scar - a distinctive feature of the south face.

Two lakes, Manasarovar (Mapam Tso) and Rakas Tal lie at the southern foot of Mt. Kailash. Takas Tal is associated with the forces of darkness whereas Lake Manasarovar is represents the forces of light. Also, the vicinity of Mt. Kailash is the source of four great Rivers (the Indus, The Sutlej, the Bramhaputra and the Karnali) which water the four quarters of the earth. Tibetan scriptures also speak of the four rivers issuing from the world mountain.

Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar remained unknown to the Western World until the eighteenth century, hidden behind some of the greatest natural barriers on earth. The First European to travel through the region was an Italian Jesuit missionary, Father Ippolito Desideri. In the winter of 1715 he crossed Western Tibet, a vast, sterile and terrible desert, following the course of Tsangpo river all the way to Lhasa. On the way, he passed Lake Manasarovar and a cloud-hidden mountain (Mount Kailash) that he reported was sacred to the powerful Tantrik wizard 'Urghien' or Padmasambhava.

The best time to make a tour to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar region is between mid-May and mid-October. The first and last months of this season the weather in Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is generally stable and clear, with cool temperatures during the days and nights below freezing, so least travelers visit Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour during this period. July and August are usually warmer, but this is when the monsoon pushes beyond the Himalaya, swelling the creeks and coating the valleys with greenery and wildflowers.

There are 3 different major gateways to make tour to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar, they are Zhang-Mu, Lhasa and Simikot (far western border of Nepal). The duration of Tibet Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour can be varied from the different starting points. However, it mostly depends on which places you would like to cover within your journey. You totally do not need to stick with our tour itineraries which we have offered here. According to your time-frame and other requirements we can always customize the trip.

Kathmandu to Mt. Kailash Tour - 14 days
Mt. Kailash (6714 m.), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet. It is one of the 3 pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos. Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain (lari)..... More »

Lhasa to Mt. Kailash Tour - 20 days
It is possible to make a tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar combining with the highlighted places of central Tibet (Tsedang, Samye, Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Yangpachen and Sakya). Generally, our tour covers Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya then eventually it merges with the major route (Kathmandu-Kailash) in Saga (small Tibetan town) the continue follow the same route for the entire journey..... More »

Simikot to Mt. Kailash Tour - 20 days
Before opening Simikot-Hilsa route travelers used to travel to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar either via Lhasa or via Zhang-Mu. From 1993, travelers started to make tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via Simikot-Hilsa route frequently. This route is the shortest and most practical for trekkers in terms of both elevation and distance. The tour to Mt. Kailash commences from Simikot..... More »

Mt. Kailash & Guge Kingdom Tour: 23 days
The Kingdom of Guge, founded in 868 and became a focal point for the preservation of Buddhism in Tibet until the 17th century. After the assassination of King Lang Darma in 842 by his own brother, the Buddhism in Tibet was completely snuffed out for nearly 100 years. In 1040, a renowned Indian Pandit named Atisha arrived in Guge Kingdom and spent some times at Toling Monastery..... More »

Lhasa - Mt. Kailash - Lake Manasarovar - Kashgar Tour - 19 day
Kashgar, also called Khashi, was once a major halt for caravans on the Silk Road .It is now a prosperous commercial centre with a population composed of Uighur, Tajik and Kirgiz nationalities. Here it is the Han Chinese who are in the minority. Id Kah Mosque & Square are the center of the Khasgar which is the main shopping market. One of the sights not to miss is the Sunday animal market..... More »