EKT/KM/ 2CD
13 DAYS
IN LHASA
OUT KATHMANDU
May / June /July /Aug/Sept 2024
This is a mesmerizing tour including two most worth seeing places of Tibet. It starts by airways from Lhasa, capital city of Tibet. Exploring the alluring and fascinating places of roof the world enroute you move towards holy Mount Kailash through widely spread open spaces of Tibetan Plateaus following the great Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley and Mansarovar Lake. Visit Mansarovar Lake and take a holy dip in it. Then follow the three day circum trek of Mount Kailash. After completing Kora (Parikarma) take a drive towards Saga, Kyroung then Kathmandu. At Kathmandu you will spend 02 nights and fly to your onward journey.
Day | Details | Altitude | Meals | Overnight |
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1 |
DIRECT FLY TO LHASA
Clients should get Main Land China Visa from their own country and should Fly Lhasa from same port in same flight so that we can get Tibet Permit as group Upon arrival at Gonggar airport Transfer to Hotel. Free evening for acclimatization Dinner outside at Indian Restaurant Overnight at Hotel |
1400 m | D | Hotel |
2 |
AT LHASA
After breakfast at Hotel Sightseeing Tour to Lhasa City , Barkhor Market & Jhokang Temple Lunch outside in Indian Restaurant |
3658 m | B,L,D | HOTEL |
3 |
AT LHASA
Breakfast at Hotel Day Free for acclimatization Lunch outside in Indian Restaurant At Evening KAILASH BRIEFING Dinner outside in Indian Restaurant & Overnight at Hotel |
3658 m | B,L,D | HOTEL |
4 |
Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse
Breakfast at Hotel Morning start drive to Shigatse. Shigatse is second biggest city of Tibet. Visit Tashi Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa (or Yellow Hat Sect) was Built in 1447 and is the seat of Panchen Lamas. Lunch on the way in Indian Restaurant Dinner at outside Indian Restaurant |
3,840m Distance: 270 km Driving hr: 4 to 5 hrs | B,L,D | HOTEL |
5 |
Drive from Shigatse to Saga
Breakfast at Hotel Today you drive from Shigatse to Saga passing high plateau lakes, town and herder’s tents. Along the route diverse forms of mountains are overlooking through the valley. Lunch on the way Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
4300 m Dist: 450 km Driving hr: 7 hrs | B,L,D | HOTEL |
6 |
Drive from Saga to Mansarovar
After breakfast drive to Mansarovar via Saga, Prayang and Mayum La Pass (5200 m) and arrive at Hor Quo (4560 m). Lunch on the way. From Hor Quo you go for parikarma of Mansarovar Lake by drive Today is the day of lifetime as you will have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar. Dinner & Overnight at Parrmath Guest House |
4540 m Dist: 450 km Driving hr: 7 to 8 hrs | B,L,D | PARMATH GUEST HOUSE |
7 |
Drive Lake Mansarovar to Darchen, Base Camp of Kailash
In the morning do Pooja and take holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mt. Kailash. The drive takes about 1 & half hours. At Darchen yatris who wants Mt. Kailash Parikarma with horses and porters will have to confirm our guide so that he can arrange all before starting the parikarma. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
4620 m Dist: 35 km Driving hr: 1 hr | B,L,D | HIMALAYAN HOTEL |
8 |
1st day of Parikarma to Dirapuk
Morning drive near to Yama Dwar. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. Visit Yama Dwar on the way. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. Enroute you have Darshan of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance. Yatris who are not going Mt Kailash Parikarma will stay at Darchen till those people going Parikarma return back. Dinner & Overnight at hotel |
4860 m Dist: 4 km (Drive) Dist: 16 km (Walking) Driving hr: 30 min Walking hr: 5 hr | B,L,D | NEW GUEST HOUSE |
9 |
2nd day of Parikarma to Zuthulpuk
Early morning trek uphill Dolmala Pass. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. After reaching top of the pass 5850 m then trek down to the valley floor. It takes another 4 to 5 hours. After cross Dolmala when you move down you see Gauri Kunda. This day is longest and toughest day of Parikarma. So be prepared in mind accordingly Dinner & Overnight at hotel |
5850 m Dist: 22 km Walking hr: 10 hr | B,L,D | NEW GUEST HOUSE |
10 |
Final day of parikarma. After end of parikarma drive to Saga
Today is last of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 km with the winding gradual track. Once you reach the place called Chongdo, our transport will pick up you and drive back to Saga. Today you night halt will be at Saga. Dinner & Overnight at hotel |
4400 m Dist: 10 km (Walking) Dist: 450 km (Driving) Walking hr: 3 hr Driving hr: 7 to 8 hr | B,L,D | HOTEL |
11 |
Drive Saga to Keroung
Morning after breakfast you set off your journey back to Kerung with sweet memory of Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. If time permit you can cross the border and Stay at Syabrubesi Guest House. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
3770 m Dist: 350 km Driving hr: 7 hr | B,L,D | HOTEL |
12 |
Drive Keroung- Kathmandu
Morning after breakfast you drive to Kathmandu Lunch on the way Transfer to Hotel Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
1400M Dist: 350 km Driving hr: 07 hr | B,L,D | HOTEL |
13 |
DAY AT KATHMANDU
After breakfast Visit Pashupatinath & Budhanilkantha Lunch at Hotel Afternoon visit Kathmandu City & Swoyambhunath Dinner & Overnight at Hotel |
1400M | B,L,D | HOTEL |
14 |
Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey. END OF THE SERVICE |
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