Mount Kailash Tour with Saga Dawa Festival 2025
A Sacred Pilgrimage During Tibet's Most Auspicious Time
Join Mac Treks and Tours Nepal for a transformative 16-day journey to Mount Kailash during the sacred Saga Dawa Festival. Experience Tibet's most revered pilgrimage, complete the holy Kora, and witness ancient Buddhist ceremonies in this once-in-a-lifetime spiritual adventure.
Tour Overview
Duration
16 Days
Maximum Altitude
5,800m at Western Face
Best Season
Saga Dawa Festival 2025
Important Notes
- Itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions
- Early booking recommended for Saga Dawa Festival period
- Customizable extensions to Nepal available
- Altitude acclimatization is crucial for safety
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m)
- Traditional Khada scarf welcome
- Transfer to hotel via Yarlung Tsangpo River
- Altitude acclimatization
- Evening briefing and Tibetan gifts
Day 2: Lhasa Monastery Tour
- Drepung Monastery exploration
- Visit to Coqen Hall and Loseling College
- Sera Monastery monk debates (3-5 PM)
- Welcome dinner with the group
Day 3: Lhasa Heritage Tour
- UNESCO Potala Palace tour
- Jokhang Temple and sacred Buddha statue
- Barkhor Street pilgrimage circuit
- Traditional tea house experience
Day 4: Lhasa to Shigatse
- Gampala Pass (4,790m) crossing
- Yamdrok Lake and Mount Nyenchen Khangsar views
- Korola Glacier visit
- Prayer flag ceremony at Simila Pass
Day 5: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
- Gyatsola Pass (5,280m) crossing
- Himalayan panorama from Gawula Pass
- Sunset at Everest Base Camp
- Stargazing opportunity
Day 6: Everest to Saga
- Rongbuk Monastery visit (5,154m)
- Mount Shishabangma views
- Pelku Tso Lake stop
- Trekking preparation in Saga
Day 7: Saga to Darchen
- Saga Valley traverse
- Gongzhucuo Lake visit
- Mayum La Pass (5,211m) crossing
- First Mount Kailash views
Days 8-11: Mount Kailash Kora Circuit
- Day 1: Darchen to Dirapuk (13km)
- Day 2: Western Face exploration (5,800m)
- Day 3: Dolma La Pass trek (5,630m)
- Day 4: Complete kora and Lake Manasarovar ritual
Days 12-14: Return Journey
- Darchen to Saga traverse
- Gyirong Valley exploration
- Sherpa village visits
- Return to Tingri
Day 15: Tingri to Lhasa
- Tashilhunpo Monastery visit
- Maitreya Buddha statue
- Scenic drive along Yarlung Tsangpo River
Day 16: Departure
- Airport/train station transfer
- Farewell from Mac Treks team