Kailash/ Mansarovar tour open / Tibet, Kailash yatra open
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Mount Kailash is located in Tibet, an autonomous region of China. Kailash Mansarovar is open after 3 years of the COVID pandemic. From mid-April onwards, foreign tourists can visit Tibet and Mount Kailash. Before the pandemic, Indian passport holders were allowed to travel on the Tibet Kailash tour. However, according to new rules, Indian tourists are restricted from visiting Kailash/Tibet after the pandemic.
Kailash Tibet tours are open from mainland China (Lhasa), and Nepal's Rasuwa Gadi Kerung and Humla Hilsa borders. An epic journey to Kailash in Tibet will uplift you to the navel of the earth.
1. When is the best time to visit Kailash Mansarovar?
The main season to visit Kailash Mansarovar is from May to October. You can travel to Kailash Yatra via mainland China and from Nepal's Hilsa and Rasuwa Gadi/Kerung border.
2. How to prepare for the Kailash Tibet tour?
Traveling to Tibet, Mount Kailash is a journey to the rooftop of the world. It’s important to be physically and mentally well-prepared. The tour to Kailash is of moderate to difficult level. You must respect the culture and ethics of the Tibet region. Additionally, it’s crucial to know the safety measures for physical and mental wellness before heading to either Tibet or the Mansarovar/Kailash tour.
3. What’s the significance of visiting Mount Kailash Yatra?
Mount Kailash holds significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Bon, and Jains. All these religions have spiritual and mythological beliefs about Mount Kailash. For Hindus, Mount Kailash is a holy place where Shiva meditates and resides. Jains believe it is a place where they can attain liberation (moksha). Buddhists and Bon followers believe it is the center of the universe. Therefore, every year, thousands of people from different countries travel to Tibet and Mount Kailash.
The Kailash/Mansarovar tour is best from April to October. Many adventure seekers and spiritual individuals visit Kailash every year. China has implemented strict rules for the Tibet Kailash Yatra after the COVID pandemic.