Lhasa Mount Kailash Tour
13 Nights 14 DaysLhasa Mount Kailash Tour – 13 Nights 14 Days is the combined tour of Western Tibet (Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar) and Central Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse) that allows you explore scenic picturesque, turquoise Lakes, the culture of the local Tibetans along with cultural and heritage sites. Every year, thousands of people visit this pilgrimage site booking the trip of Mount Kailash Tour; following a custom going back thousands of years. Pilgrims of several religions consider that circumambulating Mount Kailash on foot is a holy ritual practice that will carry good fortune. The walk is made in a clockwise directing by Hindus and Buddhists. Followers of the Jain and Bon religions circumambulate the peak in a counterclockwise direction. The trail around Mt. Kailash is 52 Km long (trek) which starts and ends at Darchen and goes through Dirapuk & Zuthulpuk.
Moreover, Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake can easily be reached by different places such as Lhasa (coming from Mainland China & flying from Kathmandu), Kerung/Gyirong border crossing (Nepal-Tibet), Taklakot (From Simikot/Hilsa) and Nathula Pass (from India). The route itinerary can be customized as per the client’s requirement.
Major Highlights on Lhasa Mount Kailash Tour
- Visit of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera, and Drepung Monasteries
- Impressive drive across Khambala and Karola Passes with turquoise Yamdrok Lake
- Khumbum and Phalkhor stupas in Gyantse
- Tashilunpu Monastery and Shalu in Shigatse
- Mansarovar lake and holy bath in the lake
- Kailash Kora for 3 days (52KM): (Darchen-Dirapuk (4900m); 18KM, Diraphuk – Zuthulpuk (4750m); 20KM, Zuthulphuk – Darchen (4660m); 14 KM
- Spectacular Landscapes and welcoming Tibetan local people
Apart from Lhasa to Mount Kailash tour, another adventure includes getting to the Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) traveling either from Lhasa or Kerung/Gyirong border crossing (Nepal-China/Tibet) which shows a magnificent view of the northern face of Mt. Everest. Mt. Everest is the world’s highest peak stands up to 8848M. Check out Mt. Kailash tour via Everest Base Camp (EBC) – 15 Nights 16 Days
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Trip Facts
- Trip Start from: Lhasa
- Trip Ends in: Lhasa
- Activities: Trekking
- Max. Elevation: 4750m
Trip Itineraries
Day 01: Fly to Lhasa in Tibet (3750m) / Hotel
Fly to Lhasa in Tibet (3750m) / Hotel
Day 02: Lhasa sightseeing/hotel
After breakfast, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing/hotel
After breakfast, visit to Sera and Drepung monastery. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok lake & drive to Shigatse
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Tso Lake and drive further to Shigatse. Overnight at hotel in Shigatse
Day 05: Drive to Saga (4,600m) 280km, O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp.
Drive to Saga (4,600m) 280km, O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp.
Day 06: Saga – Manasarovar (4550m) 460km, – O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp
Drive from Saga to Mansarovar. Overnight at guesthouse or tented camp.
Day 07: Explore Lake Manasarover then drive to Darchen (4,660m) 53km. O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp.
Explore Lake Manasarover then drive to Darchen (4,660m) 53km. O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp.
Day 08: Trek to – Dira Phuk (4,900m) 18km. O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp
Trek to – Dira Phuk (4,900m) 18km. O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp
Day 09: Dira Phuk – Zuthul Phuk (4,750m) 20km. O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp.
Dira Phuk – Zuthul Phuk (4,750m) 20km. O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp.
Day 10: Zuthul Phuk - Darchen (14km) – drives to Manasarover- Pinchung (4,330m) 60km. O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp
Zuthul Phuk – Darchen (14km) – drives to Manasarover- Pinchung (4,330m) 60km. O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp
Day 11: Drive to Saga O/N at Guest house/Tented Camp
Drive to Saga O/N at Guesthouse/Tented Camp
Day 12: Drive to Shigatse O/N at Hotel.
Drive to Shigatse from Saga.
Alternatively, if you are planning to travel to Nepal, you can proceed to the Kyirong border instead of driving back to Shigatse. Overnight at Guesthouse or hotel
Day 13: Drive to Lhasa. O/N at hotel.
Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at hotel
Day 14: Departure. (Either fly to Kathmandu or Mainland China)
Departure. (Either fly to Kathmandu or Mainland China)
includes
- Hotel, Guest House or Tented Accommodation as per program.
- Private Transportation as per the group size.
- All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking permit.
- One English speaking Tibetan Guide.
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fee.
- Yak and Yak man during the Kora (02 Pax =01 Yak).
- Supporting Truck (above 4 pax only) (if camping)
- Meal on Full board Basis (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) or B/B (depends on quotation)
excludes
- Travel and personal Expenses.
- Flight/train fare (To and From Lhasa)
- Sleeping bags and Mattress for the tent stay.
- Insurance of any kind & Medical fee if Emergency.
- Hiring porter/ horse.
- Portable oxygen cylinders in of emergency.
- Rescue and Evacuation Service
- Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc.
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Trip Facts
- Trip Start from: Lhasa
- Trip Ends in: Lhasa
- Activities: Trekking
- Max. Elevation: 4750m
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