What Is The Ideal Time For Mount Kailash Yatra?

The Tibetan mountains have unpredictable and irregular snowfall. The limited supply of oxygen, cold temperatures, and the rough terrain make it all the more difficult to visit this place. That’s why to enjoy the entire trip; it is imperative to choose a particular time to go on this Yatra.

The idealistic time for a Mount Kailash Yatra would be- April to June or from September to October. April-June is the summer period, so; you will be able to witness clear blue skies and lush greenery. The weather will be pleasant on most days, and there are also high chances of rain.

Mid-September to mid-October is the starting of the winter period.  A thick blanket of snow covers the terrain as far as the eye can see. This might hinder your sightseeing experience, travel transport, etc. There are chances that you may fall sick due to the cold.

On an average day, the temperature reaches as high as 14°C and as low as -12°C. During the summer period, it varies around 16°C-21°C. During the winter period, it varies around 0°C to -4°C.

The average difference between the day and night temperature is around 14°C. The nights are much colder than the day.

High Altitude Sickness and How To Get Rid of it

Mount Kailash is located 22,000 feet above sea level. When a person treks to such a height, they can experience high altitude sickness. This sickness is caused due to lower rates of oxygen at high altitudes.

Your body is used to working at certain amounts of oxygen. Therefore, the lack of oxygen supply can cause you physical distress.

Common symptoms of high-altitude sickness are:

• Vomiting and nausea
• Appetite loss
• Severe headaches
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Breath loss
• Laziness

If you experience any of the above symptoms during your trek to Mount Kailash, you likely have high altitude sickness. To make yourself feel better you can do the following things.

• Hydrate regularly
• Don’t trek for straight long hours
• Avoid exercise
• Don’t drink alcohol
• Eat fiber-rich foods
• Carry portable oxygen cylinders

Vital Travel Permit Documents

Foreigners have to get several valid Travel permits to visit Mount Kailash. They are-

• Tibet Travel Permit or Tibet Visa- It is necessary to travel anywhere in Tibet.
• Military Area Permit- Mount Kailash is a militarily sensitive area, and thus this permit is critically important.
• Foreign Affairs Permit
• Frontier’s pass
• Aline’s Travel Permit- also called the PSB permit. China’s Public Security Bureau issues this permit for 50 Chinese Yuan.