Mount Kailash Sacred Circuit
Western Tibet
Duration
15 days
Max Group
undefined people
Rating
New
Meets At
About This Expedition
The most sacred pilgrimage on earth. Mount Kailash (6,638m) is holy to four religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bön — and has never been climbed. The 52km kora (circumambulation) crosses the Dolma La Pass (5,630m), believed by Hindus and Buddhists to wash away the sins of a lifetime. The spiritual summit of adventure travel.
Tibet Impact Score
Of every pound you pay, 80p stays with Tibetan communities — licensed Tibetan guides, monastery entry fees, plateau guesthouses and local transport.
Hover for methodology · International operators often route Tibet logistics through Kathmandu agents — less than 40% reaches Tibetan communities.
What this trek actually involves
Total distance
122km (76 miles)
Daily walking
4–8h
Max daily ascent
1,200m
Highest point
5,545m (Kala Patthar)
Temperature range
−10°C to +20°C
Total nights
13 (2 hotel, 11 teahouse)
Highlights
- Dolma La Pass (5,630m) — the sacred death-and-rebirth crossing
- Mount Kailash Kora — the world's most sacred pilgrimage circuit
- Lake Manasarovar (4,560m) — holiest lake in Asia
- Rongbuk north face approach (optional add-on)
- Tashilhunpo Monastery — seat of the Panchen Lama
Where you'll sleep
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Shared bathrooms · Basic dining room · Extra blankets recommended above 4,900m
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Insurance — what you need
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Voyana trips. Your policy must cover:
- Helicopter evacuation to 6,000m (not just 4,000m — most standard policies stop at 4,000m)
- Medical treatment and repatriation
- Trip cancellation and curtailment
- Personal liability
🇬🇧 UK travellers
True Traveller, World Nomads, Battleface
🇺🇸 US travellers
World Nomads, Ripcord, GeoBlue
🇦🇺 Australian travellers
World Nomads, Cover-More, NIB
Cost guide: approximately £60–120 for a 3-week Nepal trek policy.
Why is our price lower?+
G Adventures and Intrepid charge significantly more for similar itineraries. We charge £2,499. Here's why:
- No London or Melbourne office overhead
- No shareholder dividends
- No expensive marketing campaigns
- Our guides are not subcontracted — they're our own team
- We book accommodation directly, not through middlemen
80% of your payment goes directly to local Tibet communities. With the big operators, less than 37% does.
No payment charged yet — you'll pay on the next step
⏰ Book at least 3 months ahead
Our small expert team guides 2 seasons per year — max 8 per group. Spring and autumn dates fill early.
Travelling with your own group?
Groups of 2 or more — and even solo travellers — can book a private departure. Same trek, same expert guides, just your people.
From £2,556 per person for groups of 6+.
What will my trek actually cost?
Full breakdown — every cost, nothing hidden.
Prices shown are estimates based on typical costs for travellers from Kingdom. Voyana's trek fee is fixed — all other costs vary by timing, airline and personal choice.