1. What travel documents are required for Kailash Yatra?
To embark on a Kailash Yatra, you’ll need a Tibet Travel Permit, which is the prerequisite for your entry into Tibet.
As Mount Kailash is situated in the remote western part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, additional travel documents are required for your visit, such as the Aliens’ Travel Permit and Military Area Entry Permit.
Border Permit may also be required for Taiwan compatriots and Chinese nationals including Hong Kong and Macau residents visiting Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake.
If you travel to Mt. Kailash from Nepal and India, you need to obtain a Chinese Group Visa. You are advised to arrive at Kathmandu at least 4 days in advance as it takes at least 3 working days to obtain your Chinese Group Visa.
2. What is the best time to join the Kailash Yatra?
The best time to visit Mount Kailash is from April to October, during which the weather is moderate, offering you an opportunity for sightseeing and trekking. In winter, the harsh conditions may lead to road closure.
For travelers longing for an immersive experience of rich religious atmosphere there, you can visit Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar during the Saga Dawa Festival, which falls on the 15th of the fourth Tibetan month. You can join the devote pilgrims for a Kailash Kora and witness them celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Sakyamuni.
3. What is the daily itinerary of Kailash Yatra?
Typically, a Kailash Yatra is a 3-day trek. The distance around Mount Kailash is 54 kilometers (trek 43km, drive 11km)
Trek Day 1: Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery (Drive 7km, Trek 13km)
Trek Day 2: Dirapuk Monastery to Dzultripuk Monastery (Trek 24km)
Trek Day 3: Dzultripuk Monastery to Darchen (Trek 6km, Drive 4km)
4. Is there any age limit for Kailash Yatra?
There is no age restriction for Mount Kailash Yatra. Any person, from kids of only several months to seniors over 70, can travel to Kailash and Manasarovar area. As a professional agency, we’ve successfully received tourists of all ages. It’s suggested that you consider your physical condition before joining a Kailash tour with a trekking experience.
5. Does Kailash Yatra require any medical certificate?
There is no need for a medical examination report for the Kailash Yatra. However, as the trek requires a moderate level of physical fitness, you are suggested to take a physical examination or consult your doctor before taking the Kailash Kora.
6. What types of accommodations are available during Kailash Yatra?
Accommodations during the Kailash Yatra are usually guestrooms in monasteries. Typically, the first night you’ll stay at Dirapuk Monastery guesthouse and the second night at Dzultripuk Monastery guesthouse. These guestrooms provide basic facilities, ensuring you a comfortable overnight stay. In Darchen, the base of Mount Kailash trek, you can have more diverse options from luxury hotels to Tibetan-style guesthouses, like Himalaya Kailash Hotel, Pulan Kailash Castle Hotel, Jinruihonghao Hotel, and Mt. Kailash View Hotel, etc.
7. What to eat during Kailash Yatra?
You might not be able to find a restaurant during the Yatra but only teahouses at monasteries and supply points. The teahouses usually offer local food such as Tibetan noodles and butter tea. You can bring some bread, instant noodles, snacks, and fresh fruit with you to replenish energy during the trek. You can also hire an accompanying chef to cook hot meals for you.
8. What to pack for Kailash Yatra?
For a Kailash Yatra, it’s essential to pack appropriately for the high altitude and variable weather conditions. For clothing, you can prepare down jackets and thermal trousers are necessary even in summer due to the cold mountain temperatures. For footwear, comfortable hiking shoes may be useful. Remember to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm with SPF are crucial for sun protection.
Other essentials include a thermos for hot water or tea, which can be comforting in cold conditions, a trekking pole for easing the pressure on your knees and providing better balance on rugged terrain, and personal hygiene items such as wet wipes, toilet paper, and a small soap for washing.
For medications, you can bring altitude sickness medication such as Diamox or Acetazolamide, and eneral medications for headaches, fever, and diarrhea.
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