Spring Kora Around Mount Kailash
A sacred pilgrimage to the mountain of power
Tour Program
Detailed description of each day of travel
Arrival in Kathmandu
Meet and greet at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to the hotel. In the evening — group introductions and a program briefing.
Kathmandu to Lhasa
Morning flight to Lhasa (1.5 hours). First impressions of Tibet. Rest and the start of acclimatisation.
The Potala Palace
A visit to the legendary Potala Palace — the residence of the Dalai Lamas. A stroll through the old town of Lhasa.
The Monasteries of Lhasa
A visit to the Sera and Drepung monasteries — the largest centres of learning in Tibetan Buddhism.
Lhasa to Shigatse
The drive to Shigatse — Tibet’s second-largest city. Lake Yamdrok along the way.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
A visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery — the residence of the Panchen Lamas. Free time in the city.
Shigatse to Saga
A long drive across the high-altitude plateau. A first taste of the stark beauty of Western Tibet.
Saga to Manasarovar
The drive to sacred Lake Manasarovar. The first distant view of Kailash. Meditation on the lakeshore.
A Day at Manasarovar
A full day at the sacred lake. A ritual bathing, meditations, and a kora around the lake (optional).
Manasarovar to Darchen
The drive to Darchen — the base camp where the Kora begins. Preparation for the circuit and the sorting of luggage.
Kora: Day 1
The Kora begins. The walk from Darchen to Dirapuk (22 km). A gradual gain in altitude, with views of the north face of Kailash.
Kora: Day 2 — The Drölma-La Pass
The most demanding day. Crossing the Drölma-La Pass (5,630 m) — the highest point of the Kora. The sacred Drölma stone.
Kora: Day 3
Completing the Kora. The descent back to Darchen. A celebration of the pilgrimage’s completion.
A Rest Day
A free day to recover. The option to walk an additional kora (the inner kora) or simply rest.
Darchen to Saga
The start of the return journey. A long drive to Saga.
Saga to Shigatse
The drive continues. A return to lower altitudes.
Shigatse to Gyantse
The drive to the ancient city of Gyantse. A visit to the Pelkor Chöde Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa.
Gyantse to Lhasa
The return to Lhasa via the Kamba-La Pass.
A Free Day in Lhasa
Time for souvenir shopping, walks around the city, and final impressions of Tibet.
Lhasa to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner for the group.
Departure
Transfer to the airport. The end of the journey.