Trip Code:TTC-11
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All the way from Lhasa to Mt.Kailash, you will visit Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Lake Monasarovar. Make a 3-day trek around holy Mt.Kailash...
The tour itinerary:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, N=overnight
Day01 Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day02 Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day03 Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day04 Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse (300km, 7hours)
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake, visit the famous Gyantse Kumpum . Overnight at Gyantse.
Day05 Gyantse / Shigatse/ Sakya / Lhatse (240kms, 5hours)
Drive to Shigatse to visit Tashilunpo Monastery, afternoon drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery. Overnight at Lhatse.
Day06 Lhatse / Saga (300kms, 9hours, 4450m high)
Drive from Lhatse to Saga. Overnight at Saga ( Guest House, dorm bed)
Day07 Saga / Paryang (250km, 7-8hours, 4600m high)
Drive from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains. Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed)
Day08 Payang / Lake Manasarovar (294km, 8hours, 4558m high)
Drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if lucky might come across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass), you will have the first sight of Holy Kailash and Manasarovara. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day09 Lake Manasarovar
Rest and sightseeing at Lake Manasarivar. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day10 Lake Manasarovar / Darchen (60km, 2hours, 4560m high)
Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Darchen, prepare for trekking. Overnight at Kailash Hotel.
Day11 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours
The first day's parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face at Dirapuk for overnight halt.
Day12 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours
Today our parikarama leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.
Day13 Trek back to Darchen,14Km, 4- 5hours
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5hours, Overnight at Darchen.
Day14 Darchen to Zanda (250 Km, 7-8hours)
Drive from Darchen to Zanda, You will have a chance to have Tirthapuri hot-spring on the way. Overnight at Zanda ( Guest House, dorm bed)
Day15 Sightseeing at Guge Kingdom
Morning drive to Tsaparang (Guge Kingdom, 23km), and drive back to Tholing by the evening. Overnight at Zadan ( Guest House, dorm bed)
Day16 Zanda / Ali ( 200Km, 7-8 hours)
Drive from Zanda to Ali, pass Laochi-la and Lalung-la over 5000m , the road is equally tough going. Overnight at Ali ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day17 Ali / Gegye ( 112km, 2-3hours)
Drive to Gegye in the afternoon. Overnight at Gegye ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day18 Gegye / Gertse ( 368km, 8-9hours)
Drive from Gegye to Gertse, the road becomes widely. Today you will different kinds of wild animals, small lakes. We call this part ' Tibetan Northern no man's land'. Overnight at Gertse ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day19 Gertse / Tsochen ( 257Km, 7-8hours)
Drive from Gertse to Tsochen, on the way you will see some small lakes. Overnight at Tsochen ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day20 Tsochen / Raka (240Km, 8hours)
Drive from Tsochen to Raka, along the valley, pass Songma-la pass ( 5500m), then you will see Tagyel-tso, and other small lakes. Overnight at Raka ( Guest house, dorm bed)
Day21 Drive from Raka to Lhatse (280Km,8hours ). Overnight at Lhatse.
Day22 Drive from Lhatse to Lhasa (450km, 7hours). Overnight at Lhasa.
Day23 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.
Price:Please send the email get the exactly price
The tour service includes:
1. Transport: Landcruiser
2. Accommodation:9N hotels with standeroom, 11N dorm beds, 2N tent
3. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
4. Entrance tickets
5. Tibet entry permit
6. Tibet Travel Permit
7. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during Kailash Parikrama
8. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu
The tour service excludes:
1. Your international flight ticket
2. Your own expense
3. Tips for the guide and driver
4. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
5. Meals
Note: We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before reservation.