Kailash Hotels: Where to Stay and What to Expect During Your Mt.Kailash Tour?
Mount Kailash Kora, one of the most sacred pilgrimage routes in the world, takes 3 days to complete. It means that you need to spend two nights in Mount Kailash. To ensure a safe and comfortable trekking experience around Mount Kailash, proper accommodation is essential.
Here, we will introduce hotels and guesthouses available in Mount Kailash, from the start of the kora to the lodgings along the route. We hope this helps you better understand and prepare for your accommodations during your Mount Kailash tour.
1. Accommodations Before the Mt. Kailash Trek: Comfortable Hotels in Darchen
2. During the Mt. Kailash Trek: Simple Guesthouses for Your Stay
3. Right Now, the Mt.Kailash View Hotels Available
4. Can l Camp during the Mt.Kailash Tour?
1. Accommodations Before the Mt. Kailash Trek: Comfortable Hotels in Darchen
Darchen, the small town at the foot of Mount Kailash, is the starting point of a Mount Kailash trek. You will stay one night in the town to prepare for the upcoming 3-day kora. And after completing the kora, you’ll return to Darchen town for a good rest before your journey to the next destination.
There are several hotels and hostels available in Darchen Town. But due to the remote location and low development, the accommodation level would be much lower than that in other cities. So you do not hold a high expectation.
The oxygen supply suite room at the Himalaya Kailash Hotel offers a comfortable living experience in Darchen.
There is no 5-star luxury hotel in Darchen and the best hotels in Darchen are 4-star hotels, namely Himalaya Kailash Hotel and Himalaya Pulan Hotel. These hotels offer modern decoration and facilities. Both of the hotels offer standard rooms, double rooms, and suites. All with private bathrooms and electric blankets for keeping warm at night.
There are also some 3-star hotels and economical hotels in Darchen Town, like Gaer Shuangfu Business Hotel, Gaer Xiyuan Shenshan Hotel, Ali Jinyanan Hotel, Kongque Hotel, and Jiaotong Hotel. They all offer clear and basic accommodation conditions.
Feel free to contact us for more hotel recommendations according to your needs and budgets.
2. During the Mt. Kailash Trek: Simple Guesthouses for Your Stay
While starting the Kailash trek, there are limited accommodation options for you to choose from. For ordinary tourists who take the 3-day trek around Mount Kailash, the accommodations for the first night are guesthouses around Drirapuk Monastery, and for the second night are guesthouses around Zutulpuk Monastery.
Most guesthouses around Drirapuk Monastery and Zutulpuk Monastery provide dormitory-style beds and rooms shared by three to four people, with few options for standard private rooms. There is no air-conditioning in the room, but warm blankets to keep you warm during the cold night in the mountain area. Additionally, private bathrooms are not available in guesthouses in Mount Kailash, and showers are not accessible during your Kailash trek.
The Quadruple Room in the guesthouse of Mount Kailash
All guesthouses provide hot water for preparing beverages and food. Most of the food options are instant noodles and fried rice. Electricity is available only for limited periods, so it is suggested to bring a portable power bank to ensure you can charge your devices as needed.
At the lodge points along the Kailash trek, you’ll benefit from strong network coverage, and all guesthouses accept mobile payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay. However, once you venture beyond these guesthouses, internet service may become unreliable. To prepare for any unforeseen situations, it’s wise to carry some cash with you for emergencies.
3. Right Now, the Mt.Kailash View Hotels Available
When you stay in Darchen, the peak of Mount Kailash can be only seen from the Central Street of the Town. So if you live around, you may get a chance to see Mount Kailash from the hotel.
Get a stunning view of Mount Kailash from the Dirapuk Monastery guesthous.
When you arrive at Drirapuk Monastery for your first-night stay, you can not only appreciate Mount Kailash from the west side, but even get an impressive view of the peak of Mount Kailash from the room. It could be a lifetime experience to enjoy the sunrise of Mount Kailash from the window of the room.
When you stay at a Zutulpuk Monastery guesthouse, you'll have the opportunity to experience Mount Kailash from a fresh perspective. Situated on the east side of the sacred mountain, the Zutulpuk Monastery offers a unique vantage point, allowing you to appreciate a different angle of the majestic landscape.
4. Can l Camp during the Mt.Kailash Tour?
Camping during a Kailash trek can be quite challenging due to the high altitude and strict regulations of the Mount Kailash area. The average altitude of Mount Kailash trek is over 5,000 meters with the highest point at Dromala Pass at 5,630 meters above sea level. The extreme altitude can make camping uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
Moreover, Mount Kailash is a sacred site for several religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon of Tibetan Buddhism. To respect local customs and preserve the sanctity of the sacred mountain, it is not recommended to camp at Mount Kailash.
5. More insider Tips about Mt.Kailash Accommodations
Hotels around Mount Kailash are often basic, with minimal amenities. Even though there are 4-star hotels in Darchen, the standard is not the same as ordinary 4-star hotels in the mainland of China.
Mount Kailash guesthouses often provide dormitory-style rooms or shared accommodations. It’s a good idea to bring a private sleeping bag for added comfort and hygiene.
Food options offered by Mount Kailash hotels and guesthouses might be limited. You can carry some snacks and energy bars to keep you well-nourished and prepared.
When packing for a Mount Kailash trek, it is recommended to bring a reusable water bottle, as guesthouses typically provide boiled water that is safe to drink during your trek.
Prices for hotels and guesthouses around Mount Kailash may be higher than those of similar accommodations elsewhere due to the remote location and challenging environment. The cost of transporting supplies to these areas is significantly elevated, contributing to increased pricing.
Conclusion
Due to its remote location and inconvenient transportation, hotel conditions in Mount Kailash are limited and cannot be compared with those in more developed inland areas. However, with ongoing investment in the local tourism industry, accommodation conditions in Mount Kailash are constantly improving, providing tourists with a more comfortable, safe, and hygienic living environment.
In Darchen, you can choose to stay in a 3-star hotel or a more upscale 4-star hotel. During the Kailash trek, guesthouses around monasteries not only offer a warm and clean resting place but also provide stunning views of Mount Kailash from your window.
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