Kailash & Manasarovar Tour

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Trip Introduction

This tours covers famous places Potala Durbar and Norbulinka Monastery, the great Drepung Monastery with Everest Base Camp and Mountain Kailash, Kailash Manasarovar is probably the most significant of all pilgrimages and is considered by many as the highest point of their life’s experience. Considered the spiritual center of the Universe by five religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Bon - sacred Mount Kailash and ethereal Lake Manasarovar are the subjects of innumerable myths and legends.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Lhasa arrival (3650m)
Fly to Gongkar Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Lhasa.

Day 02: Lhasa
Visit Potala palace, Jokhang temple & Barkhor Bazar.

Day 03: Lhasa
Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

Day 04: Lhasa - Shigatse (3900m) via Gyantse
Drive to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse.

Day 05: Shigatse - Everest Base camp (5200m)
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and leave for Everest Base Camp

Day 06: Everest Base Camp - Saga
Before leaving Everest Base Cap, enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak.

Day 07: Saga - Darchen via Lake Manasarovar
Pass by the holy Lake Manasarovar and finally arrive at the southern foot of Mt. Kailash

Day 08: Darchen - Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
Trek and visit Drirapuk Monastery

Day 09: Drirapuk - Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
Trek over  Dromala pass (5630m), the highest pass of the Kora.

Day 10: Dzutripuk - Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km).
Third day of Kora. Trek will end around in noon.

Day 11: Darchen - Saga
Drive to Saga via Manasarovar Lake.

Day 12: Saga -  Sakya
Drive to Sakya.

Day 13 Sakya to Shigatse
visit ancient Sakya town with Sakya monastery and then drive to Shigatse,

Day 14: Shigatse - Lhasa
Drive back to Lhasa via Yalong Valley.

Day 15: Departure
Free till departure. Transfer to airport, fly to onward destination.

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa airport and transfer to Lhasa (95 km - It takes approx. 2 hours to Lhasa through the Yerlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River).

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02: Lhasa Tour
After breakfast, visit Potala palace, the seat of both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalailama in the 17th century.  Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Tibet by the Chinese princess Wenchen.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Lhasa Tour
After breakfast, visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, which was built in 1416 by Jamyang chojie a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Afternoon visit Sera monastery located in north of Lhasa city, It was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera monastery is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse 360km
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok lake (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa.

Later, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; and then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.

After one and a half drive, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Shigatse (3900m) - Everest Base Camp (5200)
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.

After that, we will pass Tsola Pass(4600M), and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the panorama of Himalaya at Gawula Pass (5198m).Then we drive along the New zigzag road to Everest Base Camp(5200m). You can get closer to gazt at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.

Accommodation: Guest House or Tent, Meals: Breakfast

Day 06: Everest Base Camp - Saga
Before leaving Everest Base Camp, enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at lodging area if weather permits; then As we head to saga, you can view of the worlds’14th highest peak Mt.Shishapangma (8012m), and  Turquoise Lake Peiku tso(4590m). If you are lucky enough, you are very likely to see wild animals like wild donkey, wild antelope etc.

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 07: Saga to Darchen, via Lake Manasarovar
On the way to Darchen, you will have a chance to appreciate the stunning view of the Saga valley between Gangdise Range and Himayala Range. Meanwhile, the beautiful grassland and local's villages can also be seen. As we cross the Mayomla Pass(5112M), you can enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi (7694M).  Then we are supposed to pass by the holy Lake Manasarover and finally arrive at the southern foot of Mt.Kailash, the most holy mountain in Tibet.

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 08: Darchen - Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
In the morning, we are supposed to take eco-bus from Darchen to Sarshung valley. Then we will meet Yaks and porters at Sarshung village. (the cost of hiring yaks, horses, and porters are not included in the package) After that, we can begain the trek (Around 13km) from Sarshung to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu valley and rivers. You can enjoy the both west and north face of mountain Kailash today. Finally, we will visit Drirapuk Monastery.

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 09: Drirapuk - Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
Today, we will trek over  Dromala pass(5630m), the highest pass of the Kora. On the way you can have a rest in a teahouse. All the way, you can see locals Tibetans prostrating in the Kora path and beautiful Kadoe Lake when walk downhill. We may also visit Zutulpuk Monastery.

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 10: Dzutripuk - Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km).
On the third day of Kora. You will trek 7km to Zongto where you can take bus to Darchen. Along the Kora, you can see piles of Mani Stones. We will end the Trek around noon, rest in the lodging place.

(Optional): Taking bath in Lake Manasarovar and enjoy hot spring 

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 11: Darchen - Saga
Drive from Darchen to Saga via Lake Manasorovar.

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 12: Saga - Sakya
Drive from Saga to Sakya

Accommodation: Guest House

Day 13: Sakya - Shigatse
In the morning, we will visit ancient Sakya town and you can tour Sakya monastery with amazing murals and huge collection of scriptures and statues. Then we are about to drive from Sakya to Shigatse.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 14: Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m)
Today, we will drive back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley. You can stand on the viewing platform and view the vast Yalong River bed. Finally the guide will transfer you back to your hotels in Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Departure from Lhasa
Departure from Lhasa airport and fly to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Please contact us for your own tour date as we offer tour on any dates that is suitable for you. And also please note that this is tailor-made tour, you can add or reduce the days & places in tour program as per your time availability.

For the price please contact us at: sales@friendshiptravels.com

What is Included in the Cost

    • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
    • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary;
    • Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable Tourist Vehicle according to Group Size.;
    • Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group;
    • Comfortable Hotel Accommodations;
    • Service Charge & Government Taxes;
    • The above tour price does not include single room supplement. If you are a solo traveler, you need to share one room with another tourist (same sex in most cases); if you prefer to stay in one room by yourself, you will have to pay the single room supplement. And the exact price depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tour. For the exact price, please refer to your travel consultant.
    • Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
    • Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
    • Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on designated time.
    • Group tours only include a welcome dinner after your arrival in Tibet.
    • Tibet Handy Map
    • Drinking water Provided during the trip
    • One shared big Oxygen tank in the car;
    • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;

What is Excluded in the Cost

    • International flight to and out of China;
    • Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price, please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
    • Lunches and dinners are not included, please pay on site by yourself.; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
    • Tips to tour guide and driver, you are suggested to tip them 7 USD/day in total.;
    • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
    • If extra help like Yaks, horses and porters is necessary for some clients, the local guide will help to arrange but clients have to decide the day before the trekking.

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  • Mt. Everest Flight
  • Air Ticket
  • Airport Pickup

Trip Facts

  • Trip Code: ftt005
  • Trip duration: 15 Days
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Group size: 2-12
  • Max-Altitude: 5630m.
  • Activity: Mountain Cultural Tours
  • Starts in: Lhasa
  • Ends in: Lhasa
  • Accomodation: Hotels & Guest Houses
  • Transportation: Private/Public Transport
  • Best Time: April - November
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