What’s Included – Tibet Pilgrimage & Mount Kailash
Nepal Portion
Roundtrip international flights: Kathmandu ↔ Lhasa
3 nights at Hotel Tibet, Kathmandu (single occupancy)
April 12 (pre-Tibet departure)
April 21 and April 22 (post-Tibet return)
Full-day guided Kathmandu cultural tour (April 21)
Full-day curated antique and artisan exploration (April 22)
Airport transfers in Kathmandu
Baggage storage during Tibet journey
Tibet Portion
Domestic flights: Lhasa ↔ Ali (Mount Kailash region)
Chinese Group Visa
Tibet Travel Permit and Mount Kailash Permit
All required regional travel permits
Private vehicle and licensed English-speaking Tibetan guide throughout
3 nights at The St. Regis Lhasa (double/twin occupancy, breakfast included)
All sightseeing entrance fees and regional road taxes
Guesthouse accommodations during the 3-day Mount Kailash kora
1 night near Lake Manasarovar
Full board during the Mount Kailash trekking portion (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled water provided daily
1 yak and yak handler for duffel transport during the kora
One emergency oxygen bottle per participant
Emergency evacuation support, including helicopter evacuation when required, is available in the Mount Kailash region through coordinated local services.
Airport transfers in Lhasa and Ali
What’s Not Included
Travel and medical insurance
My recommendation: World Nomads Explorer or Epic plans are suitable options for extension in Tibet
Gratuities are not included. As guidance, the group typically contributes a pooled amount of $15 to $25 per day, presented collectively at the conclusion of the journey.
Personal expenses
Lunches and dinners in Lhasa.
Services not specifically listed above