Obtain a valid passport
Check current Tibet/China entry rules and Kailash Mansarovar permit requirements
Apply through an authorized travel agency or official pilgrimage operator
Choose a route: Nepal route, India route, or Tibet route
If using the Nepal route, fly to Kathmandu
If using the India route, join the government-approved pilgrimage route when available
If using the Tibet route, arrange entry through China with the required permits
Secure all required visas, permits, and travel documents
Book transportation, accommodation, and group logistics in advance
Complete required medical fitness checks
Prepare for high-altitude travel and carry necessary medications
Pack warm clothing, trekking gear, water, food, and personal essentials
Travel to the starting point of the selected route
Continue by vehicle and trekking segments as arranged by the operator
Follow local regulations, guide instructions, and border controls
Return through the same approved route or as permitted by your itinerary