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How Overseas Citizens of India Travel to Tibet Tour Kailash Yatra

OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Travel to Tibet Tour: Kailash and Manasarovar Lake. OCIs holding passports from other nations can conveniently travel to Tibet and take tours of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar through Tibet Travelers Travel Agency.

Many Indian travelers visit Tibet each year, exploring iconic sites like Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. In today's article, we'll share all the details on how to travel from India to Tibet and how Overseas Citizens of India can enjoy their Tibet tour. Let's dive in!

OCI Overseas Citizen of India Travel to Tibet Tour Kailash Yatra

Photo: Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet Tour to Mount Kailash.

1. How can OCI Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet?

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI): This is a lifelong visa and residency status granted to persons of Indian origin (PIOs) holding foreign passports.

Currently, nearly 50 nations have a 30-day visa-free travel agreement with China, including travel days in Tibet. (OCIs) Overseas Citizens of India holding passports from these countries can readily travel to Tibet using their passports. We will facilitate the issuance of the Tibet travel permit by requiring your passport scans and Tibet tour confirmation.

The best way to travel from the US or Europe to Tibet is to fly to either Beijing or Chengdu in China, then stay 1-2 days to acclimatize. This preliminary adjustment is recommended because traveling directly to Tibet from Europe with a layover can be excessively strenuous due to the altitude of Lhasa at 3650 meters.

Travelers can book flights to Chinese cities from the official Air China website, and we can assist with purchasing discounted tickets from Chinese cities to Tibet.

Another alternative is to travel by train from Chinese cities to Lhasa. We can help you book tickets. The most convenient routes are from Chengdu to Lhasa (34 hours) or from Xining to Lhasa (23 hours).

2. What are the best Tibet Tour options for OCI?

In Hinduism, Kailash is regarded as the abode of Lord Shiva, making it a premier destination and a cherished aspiration for Indian travelers.

Sadhguru Foundation has pilgrimage trips for devotees, creating special opportunities for mind, body, and soul connections and spiritual growth. An Overseas Citizen of India Travel to Tibet Tour can take a pilgrimage Yatra to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

Due to the snow at Drolma La, a whopping 5,600 meters high, the Mount Kailash trek is only possible from May to October. We are pleased to announce the publication of a new Tibet tour, a Mount Kailash trekking Photoblog article detailing a three-day trekking expedition.

Photo: Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet Kailash.

We offer six Tibet tour options to Mount Kailash, Mapham Yumtso Lake, and Manasarovar, with some itineraries including Guge Kingdoms, Toling Monastery, and Mount Everest Base Camp, along with many sights along the way: an 11-day Tibet tour to Mount Kailash, a 13-day Tibet tour to Mount Kailash, a 15-day Tibet tour to Mount Kailash, a 15-day Tibet tour without trekking Mount Kailash, and a 17-day Tibet tour to Mount Kailash.

Furthermore, if you intend to travel to Nepal after your Tibet journey, we offer a 16-day Tibet travel package to Mount Kailash and the Nepal border. Overseas Citizen of India Travel to Tibet Tour Kailash is the best option.

Photo: Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet Tour Kailash as the main highlight.

If you're planning to visit Mount Everest Base Camp at the roof of the world, we warmly recommend our EBC Tibet Tours for an unforgettable experience. An Overseas Citizen of India Travel to Tibet Tour can also choose Mount Everest Base Camp as one of the second-best Tibet tour options.

Photo: A breathtaking sunset illuminating the north face of Mount Everest.

We offer six Tibet tour options to Mount Everest Base Camp: a 7-day Tibet tour to Everest Base Camp, an 8-day Tibet tour to Everest, a 9-day Tibet tour to Everest Base Camp, and a 10-day tour to Everest Base Camp. Furthermore, if you intend to travel to Nepal following your Tibet journey, we provide an 8-day Tibet travel package to Everest Base Camp and the Nepal border, as well as a 10-day Tibet travel package to the Nepal border.

Photo: Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet Tour with Manager Tenzin in Chengdu hotel. If you have a Malaysian friend planning to travel together, “Travel Tibet Tour from Malaysia. For Singapore travelers planning to travel together, “Travel Tibet Tour from Singapore.”

Photo: The weather was cloudy during our OCI travelers' visit to Mount Kailash in July. Wishing for clear weather for all future visitors.

3. What are the options for Indians to travel to Tibet?

Indian tourists can definitely travel to Tibet. The main requirements are obtaining a Tibet Travel Permit and either joining a tour group or arranging a private tour. For common Tibet visits, such as to Mount Everest Base Camp, Namtso Lake, or Lhasa, our Tibetan travel agency can secure the Tibet travel permit once you have your Chinese visa from the Chinese Embassy. 

Indian travelers planning to visit Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake must book their Tibet trip through the Pilgrim Center, not a standard local travel agency. To organize a Tibet tour, contact the Foreign Affairs Office of TAR or the Tibet-India Pilgrim Reception Center. 

The Foreign Affairs Office of TAR is a government entity, while the Pilgrim Center is a non-governmental organization. No other agencies are authorized to handle Indian visits to Ngari. Alternatively, you can arrange your Mount Kailash tour via a Nepal or Indian travel agency that partners with the Foreign Affairs Office and Pilgrim Center.

The optimal route for traveling to Tibet from India involves an overland journey from India to Nepal, followed by another overland transfer from Nepal to the Tibetan border at Kyirong, culminating in a Tibet tour to Mount Kailash. Additionally, some Indian travelers opt to enter Tibet via the Hilsa border near Purang town, which is considerably closer to Mount Kailash at approximately 150 kilometers.

Photo: Overseas Citizen of India travel to Tibet Tour with our guide at Gawula Pass, 5200 meters.

4. OCI Tibet Tour Mount Everest to Nepal

Our three travelers of Indian origin from Europe recently embarked on a seven-day Tibet tour, commencing in Lhasa and progressing to Mount Everest Base Camp and the Nepal border.

They flew from Europe to Chengdu, where they stayed overnight. Subsequently, they took a two-hour and twenty-minute flight to Lhasa. The tour involved overland travel from Lhasa to the Nepal border.

Photo: The Tibet tour begins in Lhasa at the Jokhang Temple. Travelers explored key sights in Lhasa, such as Potala Palace and Sera Monastery.

Our Tibet tour, which many of our travelers love, includes a 10-day Tibet travel package to stunning destinations like Namtso Lake, Ganden, and Drakyerpa meditation hiking. You'll also visit wonderful places such as Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, the Mount Everest base camp, Phikutso Lake, and Kyirong town, leading into Nepal.

5. Tibet Tour Reviews from OCI

On Google Maps, from OCI Travelers Tour to Tibet 5-star.

We had an amazing experience traveling through Tibet, organized by Mr. Tenzin, with Gesang as our Guide and Lakba as our driver. Tenzin, who met us in Chengdu to handover our Tibet permit, walked us through the entire itinerary very well.

We spent two days in Lhasa before road-tripping all the way to Everest Base Camp, where we were then dropped off at the Nepal border for a smooth onward journey. Lakba was an excellent driver he drove smoothly and safely throughout the trip and always made sure we reached each destination comfortably and on time.

Gesang was with us for the entire week and was incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us so much about Tibetan history, culture, and Buddhist traditions, especially at the monasteries we visited. He explained the meaning behind the rituals, prayer flags, prayer wheels, and Buddhist symbols, which made each visit much more meaningful. He also recommended great places to visit and eat in the evenings that suited us perfectly.

Overall, everything was very well organised, and Gesang and Lakba made the entire journey comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. We would highly recommend them for anyone travelling through Tibet!

6. Conclusion

NRIs and Overseas Citizens of India planning to travel to Tibet for a Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake tour can contact us. This year, we've organized three exciting Tibet tours to Mount Kailash, complete with new photos and engaging articles.

The first group consists of four Overseas Citizens of India traveling to Tibet for a Kailash tour. The second group includes two European travelers visiting western Tibet, Ngari. The third group features two European tourists on a Mount Kailash tour in Tibet. Looking forward to sharing these amazing Tibet journeys with you! Many Indian tourists also enjoy reading our Raja Mantra article.

We invite all Indian travelers to visit Tibet and experience its beauty through our local Tibetan travel agency. Your happiness is our top priority. We receive high ratings from our valued travelers on Google Maps and TripAdvisor. 

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