15 Days Lhasa to Kailash, Manasarova (trekking)Small Group Tour in Lhasa
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15 Days Lhasa to Kailash, Manasarova (trekking)Small Group Tour
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Highlights
Our expertly-designed Mt.Kailash tour starts in Lhasa. You will have 3 days to get acclimatized to the Tibetan Plateau while touring the most iconic Buddhist sites in Lhasa city. Then, we set out on a thrilling journey across Shigatse via historical Gyantse to EBC. The first part of the adventure overlaps the classic travel route of Lhasa to EBC tour and will leave you in awe with amazing Himalayan mountain ranges.
Then we head further west to Darchen via Saga and holy Manasarovar Lake for the long-awaited Mt.Kailash kora. Our Tibetan guide will accompany you to experience the ultimate hoy walk around sacred Mt.Kailash. Finally, you may choose to head back to Lhasa or exit Tibet into Nepal via Gyirong border. Quite flexible, isn’t it! If you have more time or with a deep pocket, you may choose the big loop tour across Mt.Kailash that may travel for nearly a month.
Itinerary
Lhasa arrival
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeWhen you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star hotel
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Potala Palace
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedToday's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.Jokhang Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.Barkhor Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAround the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast at hotelDinner - Welcome Dinner at local Tibetan Resturant
Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: here we will not go Drepung Monastery and go Dadong Village instead.Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star hotelFood And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast in HotelLunch - Lunch at local villager's house at Dadong Village
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
40 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn 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-tso (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 .Karo La Glacier
40 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLater, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.- AccommodationsShigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast in Hotel
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
Tashilunpo Monastery
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn 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.Qomolangma National Nature Preserve
12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAfter 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 gaze at the Mt. Everest peak. The sunset of golden Everest peak if time and weather permits at the lodging area.- AccommodationsOvernight in Rongpuk Guesthouse dormbedFood And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast in hotel
EBC–Saga (450km)
Rongbuk Monastery
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, you can see the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then we will visit the Rongbu Monastery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. hen 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.Peikucuo Lake
Admission Ticket FreeOn the way from EBC to Saga, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake.- AccommodationsOvernight in Saga Musenlin Hotel, comfortable class
Saga to Darchen, via Lake Manasarover (450km)
Manasarovar Wetland
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOn 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.- AccommodationsOvernight in Darchen Chongqing Hotel, comfortable hotel
Darchen-Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
Mount Kailash
12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn 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.- AccommodationsOvernight in Drirapuk Guesthouse, dorm bed
Drirapuk-Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
Zhuomala Mountain Pass
Admission Ticket FreeToday, 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.- AccommodationsOvernight in Dzutrpuk Guesthouse dorm bed
Dzutripuk-Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km)
Manasarovar Forest Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOn the day three of the 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 Manasarova and enjoy hot spring- AccommodationsOvernight in Darchen Chongqing Hotel, comfortable class
Darchen-Saga (450km)
Saga County
Admission Ticket FreeDrive from Darchen to Saga via Lake Manasorova- AccommodationsOvernight in Saga Musenlin Hotel, comfortable class
Saga to Sakya (350km)
Sa'gya County
Admission Ticket FreeDrive from Saga to Sakya- AccommodationsOvernight in Sakya Yuanfu Hotel, comfortable class
Sakya to Shigatse (170km)
Sakya Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, we will visit ancient Sakya town and you can tour Sakya monastery with amzing murals and huge collection of scriptures and statues.Then we are abou to drive from Sakya to Shigatse.- AccommodationsOvernight at Shigatse Shigayangcha hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse-Lhasa(280km)
Shigatse
Admission Ticket FreeWe will follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa. On the way, you can stand on the viewing platform to view the vast Yalong River bed and visit Water Mill making Tibetan Incense material (in Summer, if time permits). Drop off at hotel in LhasaNyemo County
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa. On the way, you can stand on the viewing platform to view the vast Yalong River bed and visit Water Mill making Tibetan Incense material (in Summer, if time permits). Drop off at hotel in Lhasa- AccommodationsOvernight in GangGyan hotel lhasa, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast
End the tour
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeCongratulations, you have complete the 15 days long journey more than 2000kms. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast (7)
Tibet Handy Map
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese L visa)
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
All accommodation, Hotels with breakfasts based on twin-sharing in Lhasa and Shigatse
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
The Chinese Visa invitation letter if needed
Drinking water provided during the trip
platform service fee.
NOT INCLUDED
All lunches and dinners
Tips to driver and tour guide
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
You will be given your contact information on your confirmation voucher which you will receive after your booking, so that you can send your passport and Chinese visa to tour supplier.
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Location
Address
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Provider
Tibet Vista