What are the different ways of travelling to Kailash?

What are the different ways of travelling to Kailash?

Amidst the travellers who wish to visit the Holy Kailash Mansarovar, there is always a great surge of excitement. No matter to which country or religion they belong, they want to experience the peace and serenity of the region around Mount Kailash, and to cleanse their sins by taking a bath in the Lake Mansarovar. But to all of them, one common concern of planning a trip to the Kailash Mansarovar is about selecting the best way to reach there. Because of the great height Kailash Mansarovar is located, one cannot expect all the urban, modern ways of travel there. This is why it is very important for every tourist who wants to visit Kailash to know well about all the possible ways of reaching this Holy place. The more one gets to know about different ways of traveling to Kailash, the easier it will be for them to plan their journey.

Here, we are going to discuss all possible ways to travel to Kailash Mansarovar:

Air Transport

Traveling by flight is one of the most common and most preferred ways people follow in the modern world to reach distant places. But that mode of travel is not possible for the journey to the Kailash Mansarovar, as there is no major airport located in the region around this Holy site. One of the nearest airports is Ngari Gunsa Airport, which is located in China. Even though a number of Chinese and Tibetan airlines are connected to this airport, going there means you have to first reach China from your home country, to continue your journey towards Kailash Mansarovar.

Similarly, you can reach to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, which is located in Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh state in India. This airport is very well connected to most of the Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai etc. Even people coming to do Kailash Yatra from foreign countries like Dubai, Riyadh etc. can easily reach to this airport, as a part of their journey.

Also, one can reach Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu, Nepal, which is very well connected to major cities across the globe in terms of flight travel.

Even after reaching any of the airports mentioned above, you have to travel at least two hundred kilometres or more, to reach Kailash Mansarovar. So, to make arrangements for the remaining journey after the air travel, you are advised to book a trip from a renowned tour operator.

Road Transport

For those who cannot afford air travel to Kailash Mansarovar, or do not want to use it, road transport is also available to fulfill their wish to make a visit to this Holy place. Buses for this journey are available from a number of regions of India, China, and Nepal. If you are from India, you can easily get to know about tours to Kailash Mansarovar that are regularly organized by the Indian Government. Since the number of tourists who wish to visit this sacred, unique place always turns out to be more than expected every year, the number of seats in the buses is limited. So, you are advised to book your seats earlier in time.

In terms of road routes to be followed to reach Kailash Mansarovar, the site can be reached using four routes, including Indian border in Uttarakhand state, Shigatse in Tibet, Kashgar in China, and Hilsa in Nepal.

Train Transport

There is no railway station in Kailash Mansarovar. 

Important Things to Consider While Planning Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Since the Kailash Mansarovar site is located in Tibet, any foreign national, whether he is from India, Nepal, China, or other countries, needs to get special permits to enter the region. More details of these permits can be best obtained from the tour operator you choose.

If the travel plan of a tourist includes visit to Kailash Mansarovar after passing through a number of countries, he should take permits or make arrangements for the trip accordingly.

Where You Actually Belong Matters

As a matter of fact, you should also know that the best route you can follow to reach Kailash Mansarovar depends on the country / city you belong to. If you are a native to India, Nepal, China or Tibet, it would be easier for you to plan your journey, than in the case where you belong to any other foreign country.

To plan your journey to Kailash Mansarovar, it is thus important to make a booking with the help of a renowned tour operator. The Agent will do all the arrangements.