Every year, people from all over the world travel to the Kailash Mansarovar region in Tibet, China. This special area, near the borders of India and Nepal, attracts both spiritual seekers and adventure lovers. There are several ways to get there, but the most popular ones are:
1. Driving from Kathmandu
2. Taking a helicopter from Kathmandu, stopping at Simikot
3. Traveling by land from Lhasa
We have included a map that shows these different routes to help you plan your trip. If you want more details about distances or how high up you’ll be traveling, just ask our team. We can give you a more detailed map to make your journey easier to plan.
The journey around Mount Kailash is a special pilgrimage that covers 52 kilometers in total. You will travel 10 kilometers by car, and walk the rest. The main path, called the outer kora, is a 42-kilometer trek split into three parts: 12 kilometers from Tarboche to Dirapuk, 22 kilometers from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk, and 8 kilometers from Zuthulpuk to Chongdo.
There is also an inner kora, which is more challenging. It has three main sections: a 6-kilometer hike to touch the base of Mount Kailash, an 18-kilometer trek from Shiva Tsal to Zuthulpuk, and the Nandi Kora. The Nandi Kora starts in Darchen and includes walks around Nandi Mountain, Ashtapad, Atma Linga, and the Saptarishi Caves.
