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Taking a Mount Kailash tour through Ngari Gunsa Airport Ali Gunsa can save you days of driving across the Tibetan plateau, but it is not entirely "easy" because of the high altitude. A scenic flight between Lhasa Gonggar International Airport and Ngari Kunsha Airport (Ali Gunsa) takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. This is much more convenient than driving overland across Tibetan plateaus, which can take up to seven days. There are 255 kilometers between Ali Gunsa Airport and Lake Manasarovar, and it takes 4 hours by road via National Highway G219 to reach Darchen (the starting point for the Kailash Kora).
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, and it is home to a number of ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries, and palaces. The city of Lhasa is located at 3650 meters above sea level and boasts various monuments, including Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Norbulunka Palace, and much more. It is impossible not to be mesmerized by the unique lifestyle and culture of many Tibetan ethnic groups when visiting this place. You will have two full days to enjoy the sights in Lhasa and to adjust to the climate and altitude of Tibet. Then you will drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo River until you reach Yam Dwar, the gateway to Mount Kailash.
The 6,714-meter-high Mount Kailash is a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon Po people. The mountain is known by Tibetans as Kangri Rimpoche, which is a sparkly mass of snow that feeds four major rivers in Asia. The Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Sutlej rivers are connected to Mountain Kailash according to Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The famous Manasarovar Lake (4580m.), also known as Mapam Yumtso, is literally translated as the lake of consciousness.
According to Hindu belief, drinking and bathing in the lake's water will cleanse one of all worldly sins and ensure one's place in heaven. For Buddhists, Manasarovar Lake is a sacred site where Buddha meditated, which is why looking at it is enough to provide spiritual enlightenment. The Ali (Ngari Gunsa) Airport in Lhasa serves Shaquan (Ali) in Ngari Prefecture in southwest Tibet. Located at 4274 meters above sea level, Ali Airport is the fourth highest airport in the world. The Tibet Airlines operates a daily flight from Lhasa to Ali Airport and Lhasa. The flight is 2 hours long.
Lhasa Acclimatization for Kailash yatra: Lhasa is typically your first stop on the trip, where you will spend two nights and three days exploring and adjusting to the high altitude (visiting the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Market Bharkhor bazaar).
Flight to Ali: The flight from Lhasa to Ali Gunsa airport (also known as Ngari Burang/Ali Pulan region) takes about two hours.
Kailash Tour Packages: This route is offered by companies such as Monterosa Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. that offer fly-in/fly-out itineraries.
Subtle and Divine Presence: Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and their family are revered on Mount Kailash as their eternal abode. Lord Shiva and his divine realm, however, exist on a subtle plane rather than in a physical form visible to ordinary eyes, as stated in scriptures (such as the Puranas).
Role of Yoga and Devotion: In ancient texts and traditions, only advanced yogis, ascetics, and those who have purified their minds through meditation or spiritual realization may "see" or experience his divine presence. An average person sees the peak as a magnificent, snow-capped mountain.
Natural Rock Formations & Visuals: The light, shadows, rock faces, and snow patterns on the mountain's sides, such as those that resemble a face, a swastika, or alignments on the south face, are often interpreted as symbols or natural art rather than incarnations of the god.
Kailash Pilgrimage: The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is undertaken by devotees seeking spiritual connection and performing the sacred parikrama (circumambulation) around the mountain.
12 Sept. 2027 Day 01: Fly to Gonggar airport, drive to Lhasa
13 Sept. 2027 Day 02: Day hike nearby Lhasa, Acclimatization
14 Sept. 2027 Day 03: Sights in Lhasa include Potala Palace
15 Sept. 2027 Day 04: Drive airport fly Ali, drive Manasarovar
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake
16 Sept. 2027 Day 05: Hindu rituals, afternoon drive Darchen
17 Sept. 2027 Day 06: Drive to Yam Dwar, start walk Dirapuk
18 Sept. 2027 Day 07: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
19 Sept. 2027 Day 08: Trek to Chongdo & drive to Ali Airport
20 Sept. 2027 Day 09: Fly to Gonggar airport & transfer hotel
12 September 2027 (Saturday) Day 01: Arrival in Gonggar Airport Xizang Tibet and drive to Lhasa city is 62.5 km., Overnight in a hotel
13 September 2027 (Sunday) Day 02: The Lhasa Nanshan Park (South Mountain Park) can be walked and hiked on a day trip. The walk spans the Lhasa River and takes between 2 and 4 hours. It reaches altitudes of 4,100 meters (13,450 feet) and offers panoramic views of the Potala Palace and the city of Lhasa. You can choose any hill that is suitable, or you can ignore hiking and acclimate in Lhasa.
14 September 2027 (Monday) Day 03: A full day of guided sightseeing in Lhasa city including the Potala Place and the local market Bharkhor Bazaar.
15 September 2027 (Tuesday) Day 04: We fly from Gonggar Airport to Ali Airport (4500m.). Then we drive for 3 hours to Manasarovar Lake, covering a distance of 300 km. Full night is where will spend the night. Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake.
16 September 2027 (Wednesday) Day 05: Outside of Manasarovar Lake, we choose a special spot for Rudrabhishek, Rudra Hawan, Arati and the chanting of Shiva mantras. Your Rudrabhishek, Hawan and worship will be performed by a Nepali Priest. As a result, the entire environment becomes spiritual and religious. After lunch, drive to Darchen for the night. The starting and ending point of Kailash Kora is from here, along with the well-known Kailash BC.
17 September 2027 (Thursday) Day 06: Walking to Dirapuk (4860m.) from Yam Dwar, the starting point of Kailash Parikrama (Circumambulation). Kailash Parikrama covers 53km in total. Upon reaching Darchen, we can either walk or hire a pony or horse for 38 kilometers. In order to cover the remaining distance, a blue bus will be used that is environmentally friendly. Between Yam Dwar and Dirapuk, there is a distance of 12km.
Watch Kailash Tour Testimonials Video Charan Sparsh / Touch Kailash were closed from August 2024: Pilgrims walk for four hours (4kms) to touch the feet of Mount Kailash, known as Charan Sparsh. Touching the base of Kailash Mountain feels like a blessing from Lord Shiva. Pooja is performed by some pilgrims in order to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Getting back to Dirapuk takes approximately one and a half to two hours and it is a day tour / Yatra.
"Charan" means "foot" and "Sparsh" means "to touch". Together, these words mean "to touch one's feet". Touching Kailash Parbat's feet is a tradition that dates back thousands of years. "Charan Sparsh" has a scientific basis, as the human body releases vibrations touching the feet, which encourage the flow of energy and blessings, happiness and success. As a result of this exchange of energy, one gains vigor, self-confidence, and contentment. It is like receiving invisible blessings after "Charan Sparsh"
Watch Kailash Tour Testimonials Video19 September 2027 (Friday) Day 07: Today will be a longest walking day as we need to reach Zuthulpuk from Dirapuk 22KM. Climbing from Dirapuk we reach the Shivasthal, Ganesh Kund and finally the top of Dolma La Pass (5636m.), which is the highest point of our journey. The walking time from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk is 7- 8 hours. We will then walk down and reach Shapje Datok then further to Zuthulpuk following Lham Chu River.
20 September 2027 (Saturday) Day 08: Morning waling to Chongdo and drive to Darchen, take Lunch drive Ali airport, overnight stay in Ali airport. Overnight stay Gunsa Ali airport.
21 September 2027 (Sunday) Day 09: Flight from Ali Airport to Gonggar airport Xizang in Tibet and continue flight to China as well as final.
Note: Flight cancellations or any delays caused by unpredictable high-altitude weather conditions are generally not the fault of airlines or Kailash Yatra operator and no bear any extra cost.
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Per Person USD 5,500 (Double / Twin room Sharing)
Per Person USD 5000 (Single room)
Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 400
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 200
Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the guidelines below:
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