Which place is cheaper, Atami or Mount Kailash?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mount Kailash or Atami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Kailash or Atami? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Mount Kailash or Atami?
Mount Kailash
The main point of entry to Mount Kailash is a small village called Darchen. Once an important sheep station for nomads and their flocks, the village has now grown to provide for the pilgrims wishing to embark towards Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It contains a number of guest houses and restaurants as well as a hotel where pilgrims must get permission from the Public Security Bureau to make the trek around the mountain. Also in the village are a handful of small stores and kiosks, as well as some grounds for camping. It is about 330 km (a one-day bus drive) from the town of Shiquanhe to the northeast, where Gunsa Airport is located, offering flights twice a week to Lhasa and Chengdu.
Atami
Sharing a home with the famous Mount Fuji inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Atami is a Japanese city set on the seaside of the Izu Peninsula. With volcanic hills and natural hot springs, visitors are very much drawn to the unique landscape of the place. There are many hot springs resorts that take advantage of the area's natural features, which have been attracting visitors since the 8th century.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Mount Kailash Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Kailash $95Atami $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Kailash is $95, while the average daily cost in Atami is $100. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Mount Kailash and Atami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Kailash $29Atami $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Kailash $58Atami $82
Compare Hotels in Mount Kailash and Atami
Looking for a hotel in Mount Kailash or Atami? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Atami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Kailash $33Atami $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Kailash or Atami?
Prices for flights to both Atami and Mount Kailash change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMount Kailash $45Atami $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Kailash $17Atami $7.39
Tours and Activities in Atami
For Atami, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wadaiko Experience in Odawara: $32
- Experience Tea Ceremony at a Traditional Japanese Inn: $42
- Authentic Koto Experience in Odawara Castle Town (Near Tokyo): $45
- Odawara Samurai Heritage and Local Seafood Lunch Tour: $77
- Odawara Ramen Crawl Experience: Visit 2 Iconic Shops: $96
- Ninja, Samurai, Odawara Castle Experience: $115
- Odawara Castle and Town Guided Discovery Tour: $115
- Odawara: Zen Calligraphy Experience at Temple: $115
- Only 1 Group per Day – Odawara Castle Samurai Experience: $121
- Hakone customized private one day tour: $179
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Kailash $2.96Atami $5.25
When comparing the travel costs between Mount Kailash and Atami, we can see that Atami is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Kailash Expensive? and Is Atami Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.