Before you go
The questions every first-time pilgrim asks — permits, visas, altitude, and etiquette — answered once, in one place.
Every yatra we run includes the Tibet Travel Permit, arranged through our Lhasa partner once your group visa is confirmed. You won't need to apply for anything separately.
Pilgrims travel to Tibet on a Chinese group visa, processed in batches ahead of each fixed departure. We collect passports in Kathmandu and handle the full submission.
Most routes cross 4,500–5,000m for multiple nights, with Dolma La at roughly 5,630m on the kora. Itineraries are paced with acclimatization days — read the day-by-day plan on each yatra page.
We ask every pilgrim to complete a short fitness and medical questionnaire before booking, so our team can flag anything that needs a doctor's note ahead of the high-altitude days.
Kora walks pass chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags sacred to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Bon pilgrims alike. Your guide will brief you on etiquette and photography before each sacred site.
Layered clothing for a 4,500m+ plateau, a good sleeping bag, and sun protection matter more than technical trekking gear. Each yatra's Prepare tab has a full packing list.
Insurance covering high-altitude evacuation (to at least 6,000m) is required for every pilgrim — we can point you to providers that cover the Tibetan plateau.
May–October is the practical season; conditions shift fast at altitude even in summer. Best-season guidance is listed on each yatra.
Because group visas and permits are batch-processed, cancellation terms are stricter than a typical tour. Full terms are on each yatra's pricing tab.
Permit costs, packing lists, and traveler information are also published on each yatra's own page — tailored to that route's duration and altitude profile.
