An incredible hike with an amazing group of people. Badri managed to get us in and out of Lukla on days when we thought flights may not be possible and he tried his very best to accommodate the needs of the group. The team of porters supporting Karen Darke were out of this world and did an incredible job, with big smiles. Wonderful people. The trek itself was incredible and we had fantastic weather during the whole trip. Although the ‘B Team’ snail ed it, we had an excellent adventure thanks to Badri and his very supportive team.
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Holy Kailash Overland Tour: 15-Day Spiritual Pilgrimage
This 15-day journey is one of the most sacred overland expeditions in the world. It takes you across the Tibetan Plateau to Mount Kailash, revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpos, and the divine Lake Mansarovar. The tour is designed with a focus on spiritual immersion and proper altitude acclimatization.
Journey Highlights
- The Sacred Kora: A 3-day circumambulation (Parikrama) around Mount Kailash.
- Lake Mansarovar: A holy dip and “Puja” at the highest freshwater lake in the world ($4,590\text{m}$).
- Historical Landmarks: Visit sites related to the 11th-century saint Milarepa and the Chiu Monastery.
- The Dolma-la Pass: Reach the spiritual pinnacle of the trip at $5,630\text{m}$, adorned with thousands of prayer flags.
- Kyirong Valley: Explore the “Village of Happiness,” a lush valley on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Trip Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
- Days 1–2: Arrival in Kathmandu, sightseeing (Pashupatinath & Swayambhu), and Tibet visa processing.
- Day 3: Scenic drive to Kyirong ($2,890\text{m}$) via the Rasuwagadhi border.
- Days 4–6: Acclimatization in Kyirong, then driving across the plateau to Saga ($4,400\text{m}$) and Paryang.
- Days 7–8: Arrival at Lake Mansarovar. A full rest/acclimatization day for spiritual rituals.
- Days 9–11: The Kailash Kora. Trek from Tarboche to Dhirapuk (North Face view), cross the Dolma-la Pass, and end at Zutulpuk.
- Days 12–15: Return drive to Saga and Kyirong, then back to Kathmandu for your final departure.
Details Itinerary
Cost Details
What’s Included:
- Permits & Visas: Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Group Visa processing.
- Transport: All transfers from Kathmandu to Tibet and back.
- Staff: Professional English-speaking Tibetan guide and experienced drivers.
- Safety: Oxygen cylinders and basic medical kits carried in the vehicle.
- Logistics: All government taxes and monastery entrance fees.
What’s Excluded:
- Personal Expenses: Personal horse/yak rental for the Kora (approx. $350–$450).
- Meals: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Full Board usually provided in Tibet).
- Tips: For Tibetan guides and drivers (customary for group tours).
- Insurance: Comprehensive travel and emergency evacuation insurance (Mandatory).
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Vicky S
Date of experience: March 2025
Clare B
Date of experience: March 2025
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An amazing experience – went trekking with 14 others in March / April 2025 and had a wonderful time. A big thank you to Badri and his crew for taking care of every logistical detail; flights, hotels, transportation in Kathmandu, transportation to and from the airport, money exchanges, restaurant reservations, sightseeing, optimal route pacing, gear transportation, and 100 other small details that would have left me flummoxed.
He and his team allow for a trek that’s as simplified as possible, you can focus your energy on getting to base camp, and they do everything else. They even bring you hot towels and lemon ginger tea at the end of each day (every morning too). I can’t say enough good things about the porters / guides, they were unbelievable, true heroes of our trip. We had some very unique challenges in our group, and without expert guides and porters we would absolutely not have had the same high quality experience. When I go back to Nepal for a second trek, I’m calling Badri. Badri is the guide you want – generous, personal, and you can tell he and his team deeply care about the well-being of their clients.
One more thing: Not once, but twice, Badri got our entire group flown from Kathmandu to Lukla (and back) on days when the weather was uncooperative. Both times, there was only a brief window when the clouds cleared — just enough for a single plane to make the journey — and guess whose plane was first in line? Even more impressive: while we were waiting at the airport, Badri already had a backup helicopter option lined up, just in case the planes didn’t fly. This kind of foresight and preparation gave us total peace of mind.