Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Myanmar

We handle every aspect of the Tibet permit process for you. As a registered Tibet travel agency, we apply directly for your Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit, and Military Area Entry Permit through official channels in Tibet. You do not need to visit any government office in Myanmar personally. However, you are responsible for obtaining your Chinese Tourist Visa (L-Visa). This can be done at the Chinese Embassy in Yangon or the Chinese Consulate in Mandalay. Once you have your Chinese Visa, simply send us a clear copy, and we will take care of all remaining permits on your behalf. We will courier the original permits to your hotel in Chinese Mainland, so you have them in hand before starting your pilgrimage. This process is straightforward and has been successfully completed for hundreds of Myanmar pilgrims before you.

Yes, we provide emergency oxygen cylinders for every group during the Kailash Parikrama. Each vehicle in our fleet carries portable oxygen canisters. Additionally, our guides are trained in basic high-altitude first aid and can recognize early symptoms of altitude sickness. While oxygen is available for urgent situations, we strongly emphasize gradual acclimatization and proper hydration as the first line of defense. We also recommend that Myanmar pilgrims consult their doctor before departure and carry personal medication such as Diamox (acetazolamide) to help prevent altitude-related discomfort.

Yes, hiring a yak or horse to ride during the Kailash Parikrama is possible. At the start of the kora in Darchen, you can find yak and porter to hire easily. This service is particularly popular among older pilgrims, those with physical limitations, or travelers who wish to conserve energy for the high-altitude sections. Please note that during peak season (June to September), they may be in high demand, so we recommend arranging this through us in advance. Yaks are primarily used for carrying luggage rather than passengers.

Sleeping arrangements at Dirapuk and Zutulpuk monasteries are very basic but sufficient for a night’s rest. Pilgrims stay in shared dormitory-style rooms with simple wooden beds or mattresses placed on the floor. Bedding—including a mattress, pillow, and blankets—is provided. However, there is no heating in the rooms, and nighttime temperatures can drop well below freezing, even during summer. Wearing thermal base layers and a warm hat to bed helps. While the conditions are simple, staying in these monastery guesthouses is an authentic part of the pilgrimage experience, bringing you closer to the sacred mountain.

Absolutely. Throughout your pilgrimage, there will be many opportunities for prayer, offerings, and receiving blessings. In Lhasa, you can make butter lamp offerings at the Potala Palace, circumambulate the Jokhang Temple, and receive blessings from resident monks at Drepung or Sera Monastery. At Lake Manasarovar, many pilgrims perform ritual bathing into the sacred waters. During the Kailash Parikrama, you can hang prayer flags at the Drolma La Pass (the highest point), offer small stones to cairns, and receive blessings from monks at Dirapuk Monastery before starting the next day’s trek.

The best months for Myanmar pilgrims are May and September. In May, the weather is steadily warming up after winter, snow has mostly melted from the passes, and the crowds are still manageable. This month also offers a chance to witness the Saga Dawa Festival (usually in late May or early June), one of the most sacred times to circumambulate Kailash. September is equally ideal: daytime temperatures are comfortable (around 10-15°C), the monsoon rains have ended, skies are exceptionally clear, and the autumn colors add beauty to the landscape. June to August is also popular but tends to be more crowded, especially with Indian pilgrims, and afternoon rain showers are common.

Myanmar pilgrims from a Buddhist background will find many Tibetan customs familiar and natural. A few respectful gestures will enhance your experience. Always circumambulate monasteries, stupas, and Mount Kailash clockwise. Keep voice low inside temples, dress modestly, and do not touch religious items or prayer flags. Ask for permission before taking photos of monks or religious ceremonies. Women should avoid physical contact with monks. These respectful acts honor Tibetan traditions and help create a harmonious and deeply meaningful pilgrimage experience.