This epic 19 days tour combines three foremost tourist destinations of Tibet into one daring and divine journey. They are “Lhasa”– the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies on the Lhasa River’s north bank in a valley of the Himalayas, “Mount Kailash”– the most sacred mountain and well-known as the abode of Lord Shiva and is also sacred to four different religious: Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Bon, and “The Mount Everest”-the earths tallest mountain and highlight of this trip.
Our tour begins from the panoramic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. In Lhasa, we will be sightseeing around some beautiful places like Potala Palace- Palace of Dalai Lama, Jokhang Temple (sacred temple in Tibet) and ancient street market. Then we proceed the scenic drive on Tibetan plateau heading to the Everest Base Camp. In Everest base camp, we witness the spectacular world’s tallest mountain. Subsequently, we will continue our drive to towards west Tibet passing small Tibetans settlements. We will visit beautiful sacred “Lake Manasarovar”. After soaring the beauty of the big lake we will head towards base camp of Mount Kailash. From here you start circuit trekking. And after the end of the Kora we will be heading to Kerung and get back to Kathmandu by drive.
Highlights:
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Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa flight and Transfer to Hotel (3,650).
Day 04: Lhasa sightseeing.
Day 05: Lhasa to Gyantse drive (3950).
Day 06: Gyantse to Shigatse drive (3,900m).
Day 07: Drive from Shigatse to Shegar (4,050m).
Day 08: Shegar to Rongbuk (4,980m).
Day 09: Excursion to Everest Base camp (North face) (5,150m) and drive to Tingri.
Day 10: Tingri to Saga drive (4,580m).
Day 11: Saga to Lake Manasarover drive (4,560m).
Day 12: Lake Manasarovar to Darchen drive (4,550m).
Day 13: Darchen to Dirapuk Trek/walk (4,765m) for Mt. Kailash Parikrama.
Day 14: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk Trek /Walk (5,610m).
Day 15: Zuthulpuk to Darchen and Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4,560m).
Day 16: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Saga.
Day 17: Drive from Saga to Kerung (3,700m).
Day 18: Kerung to Kathmandu via syabrubesi.
Day 19: Final Departure.
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop.
- Kathmandu sightseeing.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation in Lhasa.
- All meals during the tour.
- Tibet visa and travel permit fee.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
- An experienced gov.licensed holder guide.
- Company jacket, bag and cap. (jacket returnable after the completion of trip)
- All ground transportation by suitable vehicle.
- Accommodation in Tibet using guest house.
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Personnel expenses.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Excess baggage charge.
- Any international flights, (except mentioned in itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation.
- Tips to guide, porter and driver.
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, our company representative will receive you from airport and drop you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Today after breakfast, we will be heading for Kathmandu sightseeing tour. We will be visiting Pashupatinath temple (the sacred temple), Swambhunath stupa (monkey temple) and Budhanilkantha (sleeping Vishnu). Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa flight and Transfer to Hotel (3,650).
Today early morning we have a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival to Lhasa our Tibetan guide will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa sightseeing.
After breakfast, we will proceed for sightseeing tour around Lhasa and drive towards Potala Palace. Potala Palace initially was built by Tubi King Songzan Ganpo in seven century A.D., but the current scale was enlarged by Dalai Lama during 17th century. After visiting Potala Palace we will visit Jokhang Temple-the oldest temple in Tibet, built by King Songzan Ganpo in seven century A.D. Drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05: Lhasa to Gyantse drive (3950).
Today after breakfast, we will be driving towards Gyantse from Lhasa. On the way to Gyantse we will cross the passes named Kamba La (4794 m) and Karo La (5010 m) in between these two high passes your trail pass a long drive along the beach of the stunning and emerge Lake called Yamadroke-Tso with the beautiful view of some snow-capped mountains in the south. Overnight stay at Gyantse.
Day 06: Gyantse to Shigatse drive (3,900m).
After having breakfast, we will go to visit Khumbum stupa and Palkhor monastery at Gyantse then drive to Shigatse. About 2 hrs. drive from Gyantse we will reach Shigatse. Overnight stay at hotel in Shigatse.
Day 07: Drive from Shigatse to Shegar (4,050m).
Today after breakfast we will be driving towards Shegar which is also known as the New Tingri. We will be going Shegar to be prepared for drive to Rongbuk to explore Everest base camp the next day. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Shegar.
Day 08: Shegar to Rongbuk (4,980m).
After having breakfast we will drive to Rongbuk monastery. It is positioned below the gigantic north face of Mt.Everest. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Rongbuk.
Day 09: Excursion to Everest Base camp (North face) (5,150m) and drive to Tingri.
Early morning we will start trekking from the Rongbu monastery to Everest Base Camp and after that we will drive towards Tingri. Overnight stay at hotel or lodge in Tingri.
Day 10: Tingri to Saga drive (4,580m).
After having breakfast at Tingri we will start driving towards Saga. Overnight stay at guest house in Saga.
Day 11: Saga to Lake Manasarover drive (4,560m).
After breakfast we will be heading towards Lake Manasarovar through a small dusty town of Dongba among enchanting panoramic views. Overnight stay at guest house.
Day 12: Lake Manasarovar to Darchen drive (4,550m).
Today we will take bath at Lake Manasarovar and do puja and havan there. After the exploration of Lake Manasarovar we will start our drive to Darchen. Overnight stay at darchen.
Day 13: Darchen to Dirapuk Trek/walk (4,765m) for Mt. Kailash Parikrama.
Today early morning we will drive to Yamadwar and after visiting yamadwar we will trek to derapuk -Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay at Dirapuk.
Day 14: Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk Trek /Walk (5,610m).
Today we will be trekking to Zuthulpuk crossing over the Drolma-La pass. Overnight stay at Zuthulpuk.
Day 15: Zuthulpuk to Darchen and Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4,560m).
Today we will trek back to darchen and from darchen drive towards Lake Manasarovar. Overnight stay at guest house / lodge.
Day 16: Drive from Lake Manasarovar to Saga.
Today we will drive back to Saga from Lake Manasarovar. Overnight stay at Saga.
Day 17: Drive from Saga to Kerung (3,700m).
After morning breakfast, we will start our drive to Kerung. Overnight stay at Kerung.
Day 18: Kerung to Kathmandu via syabrubesi.
Today after early morning breakfast, we will start our drive back to Kathmandu via syabrubesi. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Final Departure.
Today our company representative will drop you to the airport for the final departure. We wish you have a safe journey home.
