17 Days Kailash Tour |
Tour Code :
MKT / HWT - 202 |
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Kailash is the
source of four great Asian rivers and a
pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain
of Tibet is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
The power of this strange, domed peak has
gripped the imagination of the people of Nepal,
India and Tibet since thousands of years and
more peoples from all over the world are willing
to see it in reality. This is one of the best
tours for those of time conscious people.
Generally we drive you to Kailash or Zhangmu
border for this trip which is also beautiful
trails and all the way back to Kathmandu also
scenic adventure. The total journey is of 3/4
weeks as per Itinerary designed and the maximum
elevation is 5630m. After a short visit of
Katmandu you will fly past the ice peaks of
Nepal such Kanchanjungha, Makalu and Mt. Everest
to Lhasa, the spiritual center of Tibet visited
by pilgrims from all parts of the country.
Mingling with them you wander around the
Jhokhang, Tibet's holiest temple. You will visit
the mighty Potala Palace.
Perched high above the old city it is the
landmark of Lhasa. Then we embark on our journey
along the southern route to western Tibet by
jeep. Incredible views of the Himalayas and the
Trans-Himalayas make up for the long, up to
12-hour drives on rough roads. En route we visit
Tashilhunpo in Shigatse and the Khumbum chorten,
rich in murals and statues in Gyantse. Our
destination is the 'Center of the World', as the
Tibetans refer to Kailash. 6714m above see level
towers the scenic and white snow pyramid. Prayer
flags on the Dolma La (5600m) greet you on your
circumambulation of Kailash, which takes three
days. We suggest to our valid customer should
have prepared to walk through landslide zones in
Nepal on the first and last day (especially
during the July and August trips). Our trekking
crews manage all the food and camping equipment
you required during the tour from Kathmandu. We
can break the tour if any customer would not
like to go as planning in the Itinerary and do
not hesitate to tell us your customized
itinerary for better cost, information and
timely conduct.
LHASA - KAILASH TOUR
Entry: Lhasa
Exit: Zhangmu
Tour Duration: 16
Nights / 17 Days
Accommodation: Hotel &
Camp |
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Program Itinerary in Details |
Days 01 :
KATHMANDU / LHASA - Tuesday or Saturday [April to
October]
An Air China's flight which departs Kathmandu approx
10:25 am morning will wing you over the Himalaya in
what must be one of the most spectacular flights to
Lhasa at Gongar airport which is in distance of 90
km from Lhasa. Met your tour guide at the airport
then after proceed to Lhasa where you will have
rooms reserved for you at the Hotel as you booked
tour standard. Rest of the day will be free. |
Days 02 :
LHASA / SIGHTSEEING
Today you will visit the Palace around In Lhasa,
firstly visit the Potala Palace, secondly visit
Norbulinka Palace and third step to Jhokhang Temple
which is the holiest shrine in Tibet as well Barkhor
Bazaar which is outside of the Jhokhang Temple.
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Days 03 :
LHASA / SIGHTSEEING
Today you will visit the Monastery around In Lhasa,
firstly visit the Drepung Monastery and secondly
visit Sera Monastery. |
Days 04 :
LHASA / GYANTSE
You will drive to Gyangtse via Yamdrok Tso which
transaltes to Turquoise Lake. O/Nt. at hotel. |
Days 05 :
GYANTSE / SHIGATSE
In the morning you will tour around Gyangtse and
then proceed to Shigatse in the afternoon. O/nt. at
hotel. |
Days 06 :
SHIGATSE / LHASTE / SAKYA
In the morning you will visit Tashilunpo monastery.
This is the official seat of the Panchen Lama,
second in importance to only the Dalai Lama. The
monastery itself was built in 1447 by Gendun Drup
and once housed upward of 3400 monks. In the
afternoon you will drive to Sakya and O/nt. at
hotel. |
Days 07 :
LHASTE / SAKYA / SAGA
Drive to Saga (4580m) via Lalung La Pass, Paiku Tso
and cross the Brahmaputra river (known here as the
Yarlung Tsangpo) and O/n at Saga Post Guest House in
Saga.
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Days 08 :
SAGA / PARYANG
Drive to Paryang (4500m) and O/n at Yak Guest House
in Paryang.
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Days 09 :
PARYANG / MANASAROVAR
Drive to Manasarovar (4560m) and O/n at Trugo Gompa
or Chiu Gompa Guest House.
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Days 10 :
MANASAROVAR / DARCHEN
The Puja /holy dip at the lake followed by
Manasarovar Parikrama in Land cruiser, time
permitting visit Chiu Gompa as well after that drive
to Darchen (4560m) and O/n at Kailash Hotel in
Darchen.
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Days 11 :
DARCHEN / DRIRA PHUK MONASTERY
Start Kailash Kora / Parikrama from Darchen pass the
first prostration point, Tarboche Flag Pole, the
auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground, to
Drira Phuk Monastery (4765m) and O/n at Guest House
or Camp in Drira Phuk from where you have superb
views of Mt. Kailash. |
Days 12 :
DRIRA PHUK / ZUTHUL PHUK MONASTERY
Continue Parikrama over Drolma-la Pass (5610m) to
Zuthul Phuk Monastery (4700m), just below the Dolma
La is the Gauri Kund and O/n at Guest House or Camp
in Zuthul Phuk. |
Days 13 :
ZUTHUL PHUK / DARCHEN / MANASAROVAR
Crosses third and fourth prostration point, Zuthul
Phuk monastery & trek back to near Darchen then
after drive to Hor Qu at 4560m near Lake Manasarovar
and O/n at Guest House in Hor Qu.
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Days 14 :
MANASAROVAR / PARYANG
Drive to Paryang and O/n at Yak Guest House in
Paryang.
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Days 15 :
PARYANG / SAGA
Drive to Saga and O/n at Saga Post Guest House in
Saga. |
Days 16 :
SAGA / NYALAM
Drive to Nyalam and O/n at Nyalam Guest House in
Nyalam.
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Days 17 :
NYALAM / ZHANGMU / KATHMANDU
Drive downhill to Friendship Bridge following the
gorge of Bhote Koshi River for the final leg of the
journey to Dhulikhel and O/n at Dhulikhel Lodge
Resort in Dhulikhel. |
NOTE :
We don't charge extra for the Parikrama. If you wish
to take help of a yak, the cost will be approx US$
60 payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian
pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to
understand that the yaks are not domesticated but
are meant to carry luggage. Getting thrown off the
yak is an adventure for which we do not charge
extra! |
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