Kathmandu & Lhasa To Kailash Tour

Trip Highlights

Trek & tour route	: Kathmandu to Lhasa kailash & Kathmandu
Total Duration	: 23 night’s/24 days in total
Trek & Tour Duration	: 20 days
Grade	: Moderate to Adventurous
Max. Elevation	: 5, 470 m at Dolma la Pass
Trekking & Tour Style	: Hotel and tented camp
Meal	: Breakfast in hotel, full board on camping
Accommodation	: Hotel and tented accommodation
Transportation	: Flight & private vehicle
Best month	: May to October

Trip Introduction

This Lhasa to Mt. Kailash-Spiritual Journey to Tibet trip is one of the most hidden, beautiful and untamed place in the world with its rich culture with hundreds of Monastery and chorten as well as beautiful lakes can be seen during your whole trip to Tibet that is starting to emerge from centuries of isolation. This trip aims to introduce you to wonderful and colorful city of Lhasa with exotic ancient mysteries and You’ll join countless pilgrims and nomads who are called to legendary Mount Kailash where a full circuit of this awesome mountain is said to wipe away the sins of a lifetime and you’ll gaze into the waters of holy Lake Mansarovar, said to have been created to reflect the depths of the soul of Brahma..

During the visit you’ll experience some of the highlights of this spiritual land and its traditions, its awesome landscapes, ancient trade routes, mysterious nomadic peoples, revered monasteries and seats of power, spiritual wonders and timeless legend and splendor in the Tibetan plateau and chance to explore the some highlights of Kathmandu valley.

Trekking Itinerary

OutLine Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sight seeing and trip preparation

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m/11,972ft)

Day 04: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Day 05: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Day 06: Visit Tsedang, Samye Monastery and Chipu Temple

Day 07: Drive to Gyantse & sightseeing

Day 08: Drive to Shigatse (3,900m/12,792ft)

Day 09: Drive to Ngamring

Day 10: Drive to Saga (4,440m/14,563ft)

Day 11: Saga to Paryang (4050m/13284 ft) 220 KMS, 7-8 hours

Day 12: Paryang –to Seralung (4200m/13776 ft) 340 KMS, 7-8 hours

Day 13: Visit Seralung around

Day 14: Manasarovar to Darchen (4700m/15416 ft) 40 KMS, 2-3 hours

Day 15: Darchen to Dira-Puk Monastery (4970m/16301 ft) 15 KMS, 6-7 hours

Day 16: Dira-Puk Monastery to Zutul-Puk (4790m/15711 ft) 22KMS, 6 -7 hours

Day 17: Zutul-Puk to Darchen to Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft) 14 + 40 KMS, 2-3 hours trek & 2 hours drive

Day 18: Rest day at Lake Manasarovar

Day 19: Drive from Mansarovar to paryang (4540m/14891 ft) 227 kms, 7/8 hrs

Day 20: Drive from paryang to Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 185km, 8 hrs

Day 21: Drive from Saga to Nayalam (3750m/12300 ft) 232kms, 7/8 hours

Day 22: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu, 156 KMS, 7-8 hours drive

Day 23: Explor day in Kathmandu

Day 24: Departure from Kathmandu

Day to day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening you’ll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sight seeing and trip preparation
Today, morning after breakfast at the hotel we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise.

After visiting Bouddhanath stupa we’ll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We’ll explore the medieval like squares, courtyards and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at a restaurant in Bhaktapur it’s time to drive back to Kathmandu and meet up with travel manage for your Tibet tour briefing and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m/11,972ft)
In the morning we drive to International airport for fascinating flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa over the Himalaya. On the way in the hotel we visit Drolma Lhakang in Netang, which is dedicated to the female divinity tare. We stay overnight to Tibetan management in a newer hotel also large part not far to foot of the Barkhor enfernt and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Sightseeing in Lhasa
This morning we will attendance in the Jokhang center of the Tibetan Buddhism. Walk on the Barkor, the path approximately around Jokhang. Afternoon trip to the monastery plants in Drepung outside of Lhasa and back to hotel for overnight.

Day 05: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today we see the Potala, the impressive winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, and the Meditations höhle Dralha Lhupuk, where the protection goddess Pelden Lhamo is admired. Afternoon we take you to visit the serum monastery, one of the monastischen “three seats”. Overnight at Lhasa. 

Day 06: Visit Tsedang, Samye Monastery and Chipu Temple
Today, after breakfast at Lhasa we drive to Tsedang, Samye Monastery, Chipu Temple and overnight at guesthouse. 

Day 07: Drive to Gyantse & sightseeing
A landschaftlich great distance leads scarcely 5000 m high at Karo La pass across the Yamdrok TSO Lake and across that after Gyantse. Visit Gyantse Kumbum and the Pelkor Chode monastery with the     most beautiful art representations Tibet.

Day 08: Drive to Shigatse (3,900m/12,792ft)
We will commence our overland journey towards the City of Shigatse, which is second largest city of Tibet and seat of the Panchen Lama (ranking close to the Dalai Lama), Shigatse. On the way visit the monastery Shalu. In Shigatse         we visit Tashi Lumpo, which “mountain of the luck”, which monastery Panchen     Lama, one of few, which remained intact. We’ll visit Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Tashilumpo lies at the foot of Drolmari, or Tara's Mountain, on the western side of Shigatse. It is one of Tibet's most influential monasteries, founded in 1477 by Gendun Drubpa, the first Dalai Lama. Inside the monastery, the Maitreya Chapel is the tallest building and houses the world’s largest brass statue of Buddha at 26.2 meters (86 feet) high, seated on a 3.8 meter (12 foot) high lotus throne made of gold, brass and precious gems. The hotel in Shigatse is quite large and comfortable.
(Breakfast Included)

Day 09: Drive to Ngamring
We leave the main street, which leads to Nepal and drive direction the west. With a ferry we cross the Tsang Po (Brahmaputra). Here West Tibet begins.      

Day 10: Drive to Saga (4,440m/14,563ft)
Today, our drive continues on the wild windswept terrain passing through few villages and farm fields, and then crossing high numerous pass with brief stop en-route to stretch our legs and for lunch then reaching to the check post near Saga after 6 hours drive. After completion of the passport and visa formalities, half hour drive brings us to Saga for the overnight camp. Saga a small village few years back, at present it's a growing town with almost modern facilities. Our camp is made just before or after the village by the bank of the fresh running stream.

Day 11: Saga to Paryang (4050m/13284 ft) 220 KMS, 7-8 hours
After breakfast you commence your further trip. Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see marvelous views of snow covered peaks, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile. Overnight in Paryang camping.

Day 12: Paryang –to Seralung (4200m/13776 ft) 340 KMS, 7-8 hours
After breakfast you will start another long driving day with full of excitement. Late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Here, a small village near by Lake Mansarovar. This is highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. According to Hindu mythology, Mansarovar was formed in the mind of Brahma when his sons requested a place to bath after having `performed austerities` (what ever that means) on the slopes of Kailash. Accordingly, Indian pilgrims bathe in the waters of the lake and circumambulate its circumference.

Day 13: Visit Seralung around
We can undertake today a small migration to the Seralung monastery at the Mansarovar Lake.                    

Day 14: Manasarovar to Darchen (4700m/15416 ft) 40 KMS, 2-3 hours
Take your morning time to explore holy Mansarovar Lake and visit Chiu Gompa and medicine school. Darchen is your staring and ending place of the Holy Kailash Parikrama. Be preparing for three days Paaarikarma. Overnight at Derchen.

Day 15: Darchen to Dira-Puk Monastery (4970m/16301 ft) 15 KMS, 6-7 hours
Today is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Today you will pass 1st and 2nd prostration points and one the way you will stopover one of oldest Chuku Monastery. During your yatra regularly you will see the massive face and views of Kailash Parbat. Over night in campsite at Dira-Puk Monastery

Day 16: Dira-Puk Monastery to Zutul-Puk (4790m/15711 ft) 22KMS, 6 -7 hours
After breakfast your Yatra commence. You cross Yamasthal to reach the Shiva-sthal .Pilgrims are supposed to undergo a symbolic death at Shiva-sthal, leaving your old life behind along with an item of clothing to represent it. A drop of blood or a lock of hair might be even better. If you really do decide to drop dead at the point this is a very meritorious place to die. The path ascends to the Dolma La (5650m).  Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive in Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).  Spend overnight in Zutul-Puk.

Day 17: Zutul-Puk to Darchen to Mansarovar (4550m/14924 ft) 14 + 40 KMS, 2-3 hours trek & 2 hours drive
Today is ending day of Kailash Parikrama a short and easy stroll down walk to Darchen, where driving crew will be waiting for you.  You will continue short drive to Mansarovar for overnight.

Day 18: Rest day at Lake Manasarovar
Today, after rounding Mt. Kailash we take a full day rest at lakeside and explore around and overnight.

Day 19: Drive from Mansarovar to paryang (4540m/14891 ft) 227 kms, 7/8 hrs

Day 20: Drive from paryang to Saga (4600m/15088 ft) 185km, 8 hrs

Day 21: Drive from Saga to Nayalam (3750m/12300 ft) 232kms, 7/8 hours

Day 22: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu, 156 KMS, 7-8 hours drive
Star your retract journey to Border.  Our jeep and drive come up to border and say you goodbye.  After short walk you will meets the bus and transfer to in your hotel. Evening farewell dinner

Day 23: Explor day in Kathmandu
Today is full day rest and leisure at Kathmandu and relax at Hotel.

Day 24: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Extending your holiday
In Nepal, there are many choices and options if you’d like to extend your holiday before or after your main booking. Here are just a few suggestions of extensions available for this trip:

- Visit land of the thunder dragon known as Bhutan
- Take a memorable wildlife safari with Elephant back ride in the Chitwan National park
- White water River rafting in the Himalayan country of Nepal
- 1 hour amazing mountain flight closest to the Mt. Everest
- Visit Darjeeling/Sikkim tour to India.
- Extend your trek in different trekking areas in nepal
- Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Mountain biking and many more. >>>

Service Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle as per itinerary
• 4 night’s twin sharing hotel accommodation in 4 star hotel in Kathmandu
• One local Nepalese tour guide with a day Kathmandu sightseeing
• Twin sharing accommodation in standard hotel basis in Tibet
• Major Entry permit/s & fees 
• Chinese visa and Tibet Travel Permit
• Kailash Permit & all ground camp charge
• Local Tibetan English speaking guide & all transport by Land cruiser, necessary payment
• Meals on full board basis during the tented camp and breakfast in hotel basis as per itinerary
• Complementary farewell dinner in Kathmandu with cultural program
• All government and local taxes
• Intl. flight ticket re-confirmation

Service does not Includes:

• Nepal re-entry visa fees
• Intl. airfare (Lhasa to Kathmandu can be arranged on request US$ 376.00 subject to change)
• All departure taxes
• Lunch and dinner in Tibet & Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for driver and guide
• Any extending trips
• Nepal entry visa fees
• Excess baggage charges
• Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column

Enjoy the adventure with our Himalayan guides and take good memories away with you from Nepal.