This trip falls during the most sacred time of the year for all Buddhists and Tibetans, the Saga Dawa Festival. On the main day of this month, the Full Moon celebrates the birth, enlightenment and departure to Paranirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. Tibetans devote the whole month to prayers, meditation, pilgrimages to holy places, as it is considered to be the most favorable time for purification of karma and accumulation of merit. Pujas (services) are held in all Buddhist monasteries and temples. Tibetans dress in their most ornate costumes.

 

In our program, the bark around Mount Kailas falls just on the main day of the festival, on the full moon of June 11, 2025. One bark passed on Saga Davu counts for 3 bark.
On the day of the Full Moon, the old flagpole at the foot of the mountain is torn down and a new one is erected. This is a big spectacular event.

The group will be accompanied by experienced hosts – a married couple, the creators of the Travelers Club “All Ways”: Vladimir Poda and Elena Sitnikova.

Vladimir Poda:

• Водит группы по Тибету и Непалу с 2013 года.
• Прошел 13 кор вокруг Кайласа.

Elena Sitnikova:

• Организует путешествия в Тибет и другие страны с 2013 года.
• Прошла 4 коры вокруг Кайласа.

The group will also be accompanied by an experienced Tibetan guide who has walked about 100 koras around Kailas.

Об особенностях маршрута

In this itinerary, we have deliberately added one day at the feet of Kailas to the traditional three-day Kore so that the expedition participants have the opportunity to come into contact with the unique experience of comprehending the manifestations of Shiva’s energies. Under favorable circumstances, we will be able to touch the face of Kailas at the northern gate.

The end of the traditional Kora will be crowned by a visit to the South Face of Kailas. This is the southern gate that opens the way to the inner Kora, the Kora Nandi. Nandi is a mighty bull, devoted to Shiva, humbly and carefully carrying his Lord through all worlds. Here, at the foot of Kailas, is his heart. Here, in the ringing peace of meditation, one can hear the endless OM, creating universes of human destinies.

In this itinerary, we included:

• Посещение Эвереста – священнейшего места Гималаев, самой высокой горы на планете Земля (8848 метров). Местные ламы считают эту гору живой богиней нашей планеты, называя ее Джомолунгма («Ча-мо-лунг-ма»), что в переводе означает «Божественная Мать Земли». Мы поднимемся на высоту 5050 м, чтобы увидеть северную сторону этой горы в лучах заходящего солнца и восходящего. 
• Кору вокруг озера Маносаровар – обители возлюбленной супруги Шивы, нежной Парвати – Матери мира.
• Посещение монастыря Самье –  первой обители  буддизма в землях Тибета.
• Участие в ритуальном  священнодействии  –   почитания одного из проявлений Будды во время сакральной  церемонии – пужди в одном из монастырей.
• Посещение столицы древнего царства Шаншунг – Долины Гаруды, где существовало добуддийское духовное учение бон. Считается, что когда-то здесь, на физическом уровне, была проявлена Шамбала. 

 

1. Tour dates: June 1 – June 16, 2025 (dates while in Tibet, no flight).
2. Number of days: 16 days / 15 nights in Tibet.
3. Where to: Tibet (territory of China).
4. Number of people in the group: Number of people in the group: from 9 to 20.
5. Where to fly to: the airport of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
6. What to do: We will make a kora (ritual circumambulation) around Mount Kailas and around Lake Manasarovar, meditate at the North and South faces of Kailas. We will see the beautiful capital Lhasa, Everest, etc.
7. Accommodation: in 4*, 3* hotels and guest houses – according to the program.
8. Difficulty of the route: The bark around Mount Kailash is a 4-day hike of medium difficulty that is accessible to many people with good physical fitness and prior preparation.
9. Visa: tourist visa to China + Permit (permission to enter the territory of Tibet) – processed through us. Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and some others do not need a visa. Russian citizens need a visa.
10. Insurance: standard medical insurance for traveling abroad.
11. Tour cost: from $2,950.
12. The group is accompanied by: two experienced leading organizers Vladimir Poda and Elena Sitnikova and an experienced Tibetan guide.
13. Organizer: Travellers’ Club “All Ways”.
14. Pre-registration to the group: on WhatsApp / Telegram +1 530 8440836.





Об особенностях маршрута и организации

Tibet is located high in the mountains. The most important moment in such a program is competent acclimatization, which, according to our experience, should take place in comfortable conditions.

We arrive in the capital Lhasa and immediately get to an altitude of 3650 meters. Therefore, for a milder acclimatization we suggest moving directly from Lhasa airport to Tsedang, which is located at an altitude of 3100 meters (1.5 hours from the airport).

We spend the first few days in Tsedang, resting and visiting the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Samye.

Next we move on to Lhasa. There we see local monasteries and temples, as well as the Potala Palace, the historic residence of the Dalai Lam. Next, we gradually gain altitude.

One of the climax points of our route is Mount Everest. We will visit Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5050 meters, spend sunset there and meet the dawn. This will be good preparation for us for the bark.

Then with stops and excursions we reach the starting point of the pilgrimage route around Mt. Kailas – Darchen settlement (4576 m). Here we are acclimatizing again. And only after that we make a detour around Mount Kailas and gradually reach the maximum point of our program – 5669m.

For good health in Tibet, in addition to competent climbing and drinking plenty of water, it is important not to overcool yourself and to eat well. That’s why we don’t save on accommodation, but stay in good hotels of 4* and 3* level, where there is hot water in showers and heating (air conditioners work for heating).

Ascesis time will come, that’s also part of the program – 4 days of trekking on a pilgrimage trail around Mount Kailas at high altitude, without showers and in gesthouses. But by the beginning of the bark around Mount Kailas, you must be healthy and strong enough to make the journey you have come for.

Oh yeah, also while hiking you don’t have to carry all your stuff behind your back. Your belongings will be carried by porters (porters) or yaks.

All transfers are made on a comfortable tour bus, which always has:

• питьевая вода,
• горячий чай,
• кислородные баллончики.

We also provide:

• спальные мешки,
• трекинговые палки.

You can use them if you wish.

This is all included in the price of the tour.