Frequently Asked Questions

After many incidents happened, Chinese authorities have stopped giving permission for climbing on Mount Kailas. One can complete parikrama & can go near to mountain from some points but don’t have permission to climb. More Details

A passport is an essential requirement for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. After registration, the permit is applied for on the basis of scan copy of the passport and once the permit comes, we apply for VISA. The permit takes approx. 30-45 days & VISA process takes 1 week. More Details

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Costs differ with routes & packages. Below are the major options Shiva Devotees have for performing the Yatra.
• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package cost varies from Rs 1.6 Lakhs to 2.5 Lakhs.
• Overland Kailash Yatra, which happens by bus from Kathmandu, costs approximately Rs. 1.6 Lakhs. This is the most effective route & throughout the Yatra is by bus. This Kailash Mansarovar ki Yatra is entirely by bus.
• Kailash Yatra by Helicopter Packages starts from Rs. 1.8 Lakhs & Yatra starts from Lucknow & Kathmandu. This Yatra route slightly lesser number of days & is comfortable.
• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the Lhasa route costs approx. Rs. 2.5 Lakhs & takes 14-15 days.
• If you are planning for Kailash Yatra from Lipulekh Routethen it costs approx. 1.8 Lakhs. Yatra is executed by the MEA of the Government of India. Selection is on a lucky draw basis & one needs to trek for approximately. 200 KMs. Total Yatra duration is approx. 24 days.
• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Nathu-La Pass in Sikkim route is also executed by the Government of India & costs Rs. 2.5 Lakhs. Selection is on a lucky draw basis & Yatra takes approx. 21 days. More Details

From Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bangalore/Ahmadabad, If You are taking a Helicopter package then there are two starting point options, 1stone is from Lucknow & Second one is Kathmandu. And if taking Kailash Yatra by Bus (Overland) or via Lhasa then it starts from Kathmandu & you need to arrive.

There is a direct flight from Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bangalore/Ahmadabad to Kathmandu & Lucknow. You can arrive in Lucknow by train or bus too.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra starts in May & continues till September. May is the first month of Yatra & many people prefer going in 1st month. June has traffic because of the summer holidays. April & June months are good, but have a huge rush, which causes some waiting time & slight compromise in services. These 2 months are most preferred by people. July is the rainy season, so a lesser number of people go, but the yatra happened smoothly for a few years as there was not much traffic & no waiting. August & September have slightly colder nights but are pleasant for Mount Kailash Parikrama. In complete Yatra, normally the night temperature is above 5 degrees and goes down only in case of rain or occasional snowfall. More Details

The registration procedure for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra is detailed below.

Fill up the Kailash Yatra 2025  Booking Form, scan a coloured image of your passport, and send a soft copy of the Booking form & passport to info@triptotemples.com  

Transfer the booking amount to the Trip To Temples account & share transaction details on kailash@triptotemples.com. Pay the rest of the amount 1 month before the Yatra date.

Fill up the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 Registration form. Attach 1^st first page of your valid passport with 2 coloured photographs.

Pay the Registration Amount in your corporate bank account or online note transaction number, and mention it on the registration form.

E-mail the Registration Form, Passport Scan & Transaction number to info@triptotemples.com, accounts@triptotemples.com

Send self-attested hard copies to the office address

Bank Account Details
HDFC Bank Ltd	ICICI Bank Ltd
Account Name: Trip To Temples u/o Divine Mantra Pvt Ltd	Account Name: Divine Mantra Pvt Ltd
Account No: 50200024533832	Account No: 662705600291
IFSC Code: HDFC0001345	IFSC Code: ICIC0006627
Branch Add: S-4, Green Park Extn. New Delhi	Branch Add: Kailash Colony, Delhi
SWIFT Code: HDFCINBB	SWIFT Code: ICICINBBCTS
Online Payment: https://www.triptotemples.com/kailash-mansarovar-yatra-registration

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Since the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is performed in a difficult environment at high altitudes, so has certain restrictions in the selection process. If you are applying for the Yatra through the Government of India, facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs, then a complete health check-up process happens. MEA route has a slightly longer Yatra duration, so after the lucky draw also there is a strict selection process. The minimum age limit is 18 years for the Lipulekh route in Uttarakhand & Nathu-La-Pass in Sikkim. 

In comparison to Government routes, the Nepal route is slightly more convenient & less time-consuming. The Kailash Yatra selection process in this route is also lenient & has accepted pilgrims between the age limit of 10 to 70 years.

One should carry minimal luggage for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. If you are going through a Helicopter route in Nepal, then 10-12 kg of luggage is more than sufficient. On the overland route, you may need slightly more clothes as this is a longer route. The weight of your backpack shouldn’t be more than 2 kg as you have to carry it on your own. Duffel bags will be carried by Sherpas. Trip To Temple has its own list of Items that need to be carried for the Kailash yatra & shares approximately 45 days before the Yatra Date. 

Tibet Travel Bureau issues permit for Shri Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. We require the coloured soft copy of your valid passport (min 6 months validity from Yatra date) to initiate Tibet Permit processing. For the VISA process, Indian residents need to send their valid passports to our Noida office at least 1 month before the journey date. NRIs /Foreigners from other locations need to carry it to Kathmandu, where our representative will collect it for VISA processing. Chinese authorities don’t issue individual visas & issue a group visa for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It’s issued on paper & there is no stamping on the passport.

Mt Kailash Yatra permit is applied for approximately. 45 Days before the Yatra date & the Group VISA is applied once the permit comes.

TTB (Tibet Travel Bureau) has full authority & final authority for the issuance of travel permits. In recent times, we have observed smooth permit procedures still company doesn’t hold any responsibility for denial/delay, as it's their discretion. We always try to make clear communication on all points.

Visa Type / Requirements	Indian Passport Holders	Non-Indian Passport Holders
Nepali Visa	Not Required	Required -A Visa is given upon arrival
Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit	Required -Send the Passport to the Delhi TTT Office	Required -Coloured Passport Copies are required upon KTM Arrival

There are span 3 major routes for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepal.

• Most popular is route is Helicopter Route & Group Yatra in this route mainly starts from Lucknow Kathmandu. Both of the group people get mixed at Nepalganj and fly for Simikot the to Hilsa by Helicopter. Yatra in Tibet part happens through Purang (Taklakot), Mansarovar, Darchen, Kailash Parikrima then return by same route.

This Helicopter rout takes 5 to 11 days in completing the Yatra.

• Second is Overland route wherein throughout the Yatra is by Bus starts from Kathmandu. Till 2014, this Yatra was happening though Kodari Border but was stopped from 2015 to 2016 after earthquake in Nepal now started again through Kyirong Border. This route takes 14 days for completing the Yatra.

Overland Kailash yatra via Kathmandu route is most cost effective among all routes.

• Another option is via Lhasa which is convenient, covers Lhasa-The Capital of Tibet but is expensive. This route takes approx. 14-15 for completing the Yatra.

Indian currency in Nepal:

Indian currencies, except Rs. 200, 500 & Rs. 2000 are widely accepted in Nepal. It’s advisable to carry Rs. 100 notes for Nepal.

Personal expenses in Tibet:

Only CNY (Chinese Yuan) is accepted in Tibet. You can exchange your INR or USD into CNY at Kathmandu or Kyirong (Nepal-Tibet Border). The majority of people prefer to exchange currency at Kathmandu/Lucknow/Purang. It has been observed that your international debit cards & ATM cards don’t work/accepted at most of the places, so it's advisable to carry approx 3000 - 75000 CNY/person in cash to meet any exigency requirements. Pony Charges are approximately CNY 2800. Excess CNY can be converted to INR/USD at Purang/Kyirong/Kathmandu while returning.

The list will be shared with all travelling passengers approximately 45 days before the Yatra date. Stay connected with our travel experts to learn more about the items you need to carry during the Kailash Yatra.

Helicopter Route:

Kathmandu: 4 Star / Equivalent in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis. (can be upgraded to single occupancy by paying 75 USD / Rs 5000

Lucknow: Deluxe Hotel on twin sharing basis

Nepalganj: 4-Star Hotel Siddhartha / Cygnett or similar on twin sharing basis

Simikot: Sun Valley Resort (Best Guest House in Simikot) or similar on a multiple sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

Purang (Taklakot): Hotel, Purang / Hotel Himalaya, or similar on a triple sharing basis

Mansarovar: Guest House is on a multiple-sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

Darchen : Hotel Himalaya

Derapuk & Zutulpuk: Guest house on a multiple sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

Overland Route:

Kathmandu : 3 Star / Equivalent on twin sharing basis for Overland travelers (can be upgraded to single occupancy by paying 55 USD / Rs 3500 /

Sybrubesi: Guest House on a multiple sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

Kyirong, Saga, Darchen: Hotel on triple sharing basis.

Mansarovar: Guest House is on a multiple-sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

Derapuk & Zutulpuk: Guest House on a multiple sharing basis. Each one will get a separate bed.

*All accommodations are on a shared basis. 

Overland route: Non-AC bus on the Nepal side & AC buses on the Tibet side.

Helicopter route: From Kathmandu

Lucknow to Nepalganj: Comfortable AC vehicle

Nepalganj to Simikot: Flight

Simikot - Hilsa: Helicopter

Tibet: AC Bus

Toilets are available wherever hotel accommodation is there. Since Trip To Temples offer 2 days of hotel accommodation at Purang (in Tibet region), giving more comfort. Guest houses have basic toilets, which may not be up to standard.

Hygienic vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) are served throughout the journey. Normal & Hot water will be served with meals.

In Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Nepalganj, meals would be served in the Hotel Buffet.

At the rest of the places, we have a temporary kitchen setup process & fresh meals are prepared there as per group size.

There will not be any full-time doctors with groups. Basic hospitals/clinics are available at many places in the Tibetan part of the Yatra. As & when required, the Liaison Officer/guide manages it to the best of their ability. On the Tibetan side, the decision of the Liaison Officer will be final in all circumstances. We recommend that you be sure about your physical fitness & health. To ensure you, it’s advisable to go through a medical check-up & work on fitness & yoga. The company doesn’t hold any responsibility for any mishap due to the non-disclosure of any disease/weak physical fitness/etc.

Caution: Use of any medicine without proper medical consultation may be harmful or even fatal at such high altitudes. We strongly recommend that you carry the recommended medicines by your qualified doctors. You should take advice on recommended medicines on this site too.

Due to high altitude, there is lower atmospheric pressure & lower oxygen density, which results in High Altitude Disease. The major symptoms are nausea, headache, vomiting, breathlessness,and  disturbed sleep. We recommend that you Google on symptoms, precautions, remedy & prepare accordingly. You can consult your family doctor for fitness level & precautions. 

You will get decent mobile connectivity throughout the journey on roaming. Each Liaison Officer & our guide carry mobile phones for exigencies. 

In Nepal & China, at both locations, you can buy a local SIM by submitting a passport copy. On the overland route, in most places during the journey in Nepal & some places in Tibet, you get PCO for making calls to your respective countries. Calling through PCO is comparatively cheaper. PCOs are not available on the Helicopter route. 

There are different International Roaming Plans to cover Nepal or the Tibetan part, which you can activate by calling Customer Care of your mobile operator. These plans have mobile data packs too. Most people buy a local SIM in Nepal & take a Tibet / China plan in an India sim.

If you are carrying your Indian phone on roaming without a plan pack, ensure to deactivate your internet connection it has been very costly. 

• Treat the mountains with respect & don’t show your heroism there.
• Walk in a rhythmic pace, it will save you from early tiredness & accidents.
• Drink a lot of water during trekking. A liquid diet can always be beneficial. Keep 3-4 packets of Electrol to be used during Kora (Parikrima). 
• Apply sun cream on exposed body parts, especially during Kora (Parikrima).
• Mansarovar Lake water is usually freezing, & if your body doesn’t allow, then don’t go for a bath there. Sprinkling the Mansarovar Lake on the body is believed to be equal to bathing.
• Trek in small groups. Trekking alone may result in risk.
• The Liaison Officer is supposed to be the most experienced person for the journey. All must follow his instructions in all circumstances.
• Make sure to take proper meals throughout the journey. A liquid diet will give you strength.
• Don’t carry a heavy backpack during Kora (Parikrima).
• Never consume Alcohol during the Journey.