Day 01
Lhasa. On your arrival to Tibet, our guide will take you to the hotel. Taking it slow the rest of today, you can adjust to the altitude easier and quicker. Remember to drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep for the long journey ahead.
Altitude: 3656m; Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 02
Lhasa Sightseeing: After some leisurely breakfast at your Lhasa’s hotel, you will be starting your sightseeing tour of Lhasa today. Explore the Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street and Potala Palace.
Jokhang Temple: Considered to be the most spiritual sight in Lhasa and also, it is commonly called by many names including the Qoikang Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Monastery and Zuglagkang. The temple is situated in Lhasa’s Barkhor Square. As believed by the Tibetans, the Jokhang Temple is a highly sacred and pious spot in Tibet.
Barkhor Street: The oldest, circular and an immensely traditional street in Lhasa. Here, the culture, economy, arts as well as the religion come together and thus, this sight is really a ‘must visit’ for all the tourists. Here, you shall witness a good number of Buddhist pilgrims walking along this street in a clockwise manner regularly.
Potala Palace: King Sotsen Gampo established the Potala Palace in the 7th century and it is also commonly renowned as Dalai Lama’s winter palace. However, it was rebuilt during the 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama. The Potala Palace is preserved in such a great manner that it is truly worthy of many visits.
Altitude: 3656m; Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 03
Lhasa Sightseeing: Today, we will be visiting Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery
Altitude: 3656m; Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 04
Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse and Shigatse (360km/8 hrs). Today, you will be indulging in a drive starting from Lhasa towards Shigatse while passing across Nyangchu Valley, Karo-La Glacier, Gyantse as well as the Yamdrok Lake. Shigatse is the residence Panchen Lama – the second ecclesiastic of Tibet. Early in the morning excursion in a monastery of Tashilhunpo (it is based on 1447), visiting a temple of the Buddha of the future – Maitreya and also other temples of a monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Altitude: 3900m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 05
Drive from Shigatse to Everest base camp (Explore) (350km/8 hrs): Shigatse to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp- 5300M (3 hrs. 90km) Once done with the leisurely breakfast, indulge in a drive to reach the Rongbuk Monastery while passing through the Pang-La Pass that is tucked in Mt. Everest’s northern face. During your journey, you shall be experiencing some breath-taking and scenic views of Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Qowowuyag (8201m) and Mt Makalu (8463m). Rongbuk Monastery at an altitude of 5000 meter from sea level the highest in the world is dedicated to the Guru Padma Sambhava. The monastery is a pleasant place to visit but of course the major attraction is the stunning necked hills & snow cover mountains scenery all around, and the view of the world’s highest Everest mountain’s north face. From here its takes half hour drive to Everest Base camp & altitude of 5200 meters. Explore SunSet here and back to Rongbuk Guest House for overnight. No Power/Rest rooms.
Altitude: 5200m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 06
Rongbuk Monastery – Everest Base Camp – Saga (450km/9 hrs): Today, you can enjoy the sunrise view that will be witnessed at the top of the Mount Everest. Then have some breakfast and further, you can continue with your drive to reach Saga while passing through the Peiku Tso Lake (4600m). We will meet staff from Kathmandu. Staff will make fresh meals.
Altitude: 4640m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 07
Saga – Paryang – Manasarovar (450km/9 hrs): Have some breakfast and then now it’s the time for you to indulge in a drive for reaching Lake Manasarovar. Today is going to be a highly memorable day since, you will be getting the first look of the mostly revered Kailash Parvat as well as the Lake Manasarovar. Arrive there, complete all the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel. Once done, you can visit the Lake Manasarovar during evening and witness its beauty. Also, you can be a part of the holy rituals performed there or take a holy bath in its pristine water. You will have a drive around the Lake today. On its completion, return back to your Guest House and afterwards have dinner and stay overnight.
Altitude: 4590m Meals: B,L,D; Hotel:
Day 08
Exploration of Lake Manasarovar drive to Darchen (150km/5 hrs)
Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquillity and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and We will head towards Darchen in the evening around 4 PM. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Altitude: 4575m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 09
Darchen to Derapuk ( Kailash Parikrama). Driving 7 km and Trek 15 km.
It 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 everywhere with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. For 15 km trail, it takes almost 6 hrs.
Altitude: 4640m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 10
Derapuk to Zuthulpuk (Kailash Parikrama). Trek 18 km. Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys. Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. Once your steps go down, Parvati-sthal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon, you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).
Altitude: 4850m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 11
fullmoon day – Zuthulpuk to Darchen ( Kailash Parikrama) Trek 7 km and Driving 5 km. and Drive to Saga (450km/9 hrs). After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge in Saga.
Altitude: 4640m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 12
Saga to Shigaste (350km/8 hrs). Easy day onward today, we take easy driving back to Shigatse town which is second biggest town of Tibet. You can make late afternoon walking tour.
Altitude: 3900m Meals: B; Hotel:
Day 13
Shigatse to Lhasa (264km/7 hrs). Transfer to Lhasa airport conclude the trip.
COST INCLUDES
Overnight in above mentioned hotels
Daily breakfast during the tour
Transfer by private tourist vehicle
Local Tibetan English speaking guide
All necessary Tibet permits and Travel documents
Entrance fees to the sights listed in the above program only
COST DOES NOT INCLUDES
Expenses incurred due to natural calamities, landslides, adverse weather condition or political upheaval
Flight delays or cancellations due to adverse weather condition or technical reasons
Tips to the local guide and support team and FINE for venturing into prohibited areas
International and domestic airfare with airport taxes;
China visa fees
Medical cost and Emergency rescue
Expense of personal nature and taking photo and filming fees in the monasteries
Personal travel and Health insurance; Sleeping bags, medical kits etc.
Riding Yaks or Horse during the Kailash trekking for personal
Yaks and potters for carrying luggage during the kora
Acclimatization
Keep in mind that you are traveling overland to highest plateau in the world; the drive goes constantly above 5000m/16400ft during your journey except Lhasa (3,650m/11,975ft). Driving fast in such an elevation could cause medical conditions (Acute Mountain Sickness) which could be fatal. There is 50% less oxygen compared to sea level in high-altitudes places like in Tibet. The higher the altitude the less is the oxygen in air. Your body needs few days to acclimatize to this less oxygen environment. Although we provide enough information regarding AMS precaution matters, if you get AMS, we do not have other options to treat it other than medication.
Every effort will be made to keep to the above schedule, but as this is Adventure expedition in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road slides, and avalanches, public strikes, natural changes of walking track, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to schedule.
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