Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake Tour

YES, we do handle all the procedure for Tibet Visa and Travelling permit. The process charge is all included in the trip price.

Communication facilities in Tibet have been improved over the past few years. You can also have a roaming facility added to your mobile phone as mobile phones work fine in Tibet. If you buy a Chinese SIM card at the border, you could stay in touch with your family and friends most of the time. Please ask us for the latest facilities and schemes on Chinese mobile phones.

We cater to all group sizes, while maintaining the field staff ratio to give you the best quality and experience.

Our company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpa, and porters. Please browse through our legal docment page to view insurance details.

For the second day tour in Kathmandu will be accompanied by an experienced English speaking Nepali guide. Throughout your time in Tibet you will be accompanied by an experienced Tibetan guide who will not only act as an interpreter but will also provide valuable insights into the Tibetan way of life.

Many Tibetan guides have different accent of English speaking capacity due to their mother tongue and Tibetan language, which makes hard to understand while in the conversation with them. Hence, our travelers must consider these facts before you book for any trip to Tibet.

For travelling group of six and more people travelling, we will provide experienced prefect English speaking Nepalese guide from Kathmandu.

• COVID-19 vaccination (Negative PCR report in case of unvaccinated travelers.)
• Typhoid vaccination is recommended but not required

We suggest you have a dental checkup before your trip and know your blood type. It is helpful if you inform us of any medical condition that is relevant so we may convey this information in the event of an emergency. Ace the Himalaya keeps your medical condition confidential unless treatment is necessary.

Yes, you can extend your holiday. Ace the Himalaya offers many options and alternatives for your holiday extension. For more information, you can visit our Day trips pages.

The Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Tour is suitable for the average traveler who is moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you embark on this journey. Persons suffering from a pre-existing medical condition must seek medical advice/consent before considering the trek. Whilst on the tour, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized to high altitudes.

Please note that while in KORA you will be trekking for minimum four to maximum nine hours at the altitude above 5000 meters.

Besides Chinese Yuan, only US dollars can be accepted in Tibet. There are NO ATMs in the town you are visiting. Exchanging your money to Chinese currency will be the best option for you, which can be done at Kathmandu and border. While changing money at the local money exchange centers in Kathmandu or at border, please make sure that you are accompanied by your guide and do consult him as you may easily be duped with counterfeit notes.

It depends on your spending habits. USD 15 to 20 a day will be enough to buy lunch, dinner, bottles of water, chocolates and a few drinks during the trip.

Tibet is becoming more expensive every year. There are many local shops that sell traditional Tibetan handicrafts. We recommend you to bring extra money to spend on souvenirs.

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters thanks for their help. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide.

Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya sign-board. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The best time for the Mt. Kailash Tour is between March and October.

It depends on the season you’re travelling. During the month March, April, October it is colder at night and relatively warmer during the day, with the temperature ranging from -15°C at night to 20°C. Between May and September, the weather stays prefect as the temperature averages 25°C during the day to -5°C at night.

Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -20 deg C low.

We use standard rooms in three- to four-star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. Please note that the guesthouses during this trip in Tibet are considered very basic and are of dormitory style. There is no any shower facility at most of the guesthouses and toilets facilities are always outside the building.

We strongly recommend our clients to upgrade the accommodation to tented camp for this tour. We offer the best possible camping accommodation on full board while in Tibet (all meals included) at the additional cost.

All breakfasts are included in our package. Your guide will help you find good restaurants with reasonable price. A must are the small Tibetan restaurants which serve authentic Tibetan food. You can try ethnic Tibetan cuisine. Have some momos or gyantok, and wash it down with a cup of salted Tibetan butter tea. Meals will either be in the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice (where available). While on the road, lunch will be at one of the many Chinese tea shops along the way which generally serve a variety of noodle and vegetable dishes and meat where available. Expect to spend around USD 15 to 20 per day for meals.

We will provide all the meals and hot drink when you choose the camping trip option.

In most places bottled water is readily available. If you wish to drink normal water, you need to use purifying aid, which you need to bring with you.

Ace the Himalaya is all about providing you with local insights, lifestyle as well as adventure. Using a variety of private transport is an integral part of our Himalayan tours, enhancing the experience!

We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups; whereas we use the best 4WD SUVs for the overland drive across the Tibetan highland. These vehicles are extremely sturdy, spacious and reliable and they make the journey as comfortable as possible. For larger groups, we also use supported trucks to carry your luggage. We use our own Fleet service for Transportation…Click to know more about our fleet service!

Yes, you must book your international flights. We are a local agency and do not make international flight arrangements. You can easily browse through flight tickets in airlines sites to book ones most feasible for you.

Laundry service is easily available at your hotel in Kathmandu by paying additional charge. there are no laundry service in Tibet. You can do washing at the public tap, river etc. Please note that laundry service is not included in the package price.

These facilities will be available in your hotel. Remember to bring travel adapters!