Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of spirituality with a Lhasa and Mt Kailash Tour 13 Days. Witness the majesty of Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon practitioners. Trek around its base, known as the kora, absorbing the spiritual energy and breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Lake Manasarovar, taking a holy dip and embracing its profound tranquility.
Step back in time in Lhasa, the heart of Tibetan culture and religion. Explore the Potala Palace, a grand architectural masterpiece and former dwelling of the Dalai Lamas. Wander through the Jokhang Temple, a haven of spiritual devotion and rich in historical significance. Breathe in the captivating sights and sounds of bustling Barkhor Street, capturing the essence of Tibetan life.
Twin-sharing accommodation as per the itinerary on a bed and breakfast (BB) basis
Guided by an experienced Tibetan English Speaking guide
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP)
Alien's Travel Permit
2 Bottles of mineral water daily during the tour
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder in the Vehicle
Price Excludes:
Lunch and dinner
Train or Airfare of any sectors
Insurance of any kind
Nepal and China Visa fees
Expenses of any personal expenses such as drinks, tips, potter charge, etc.
Any trekking equipment.
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Kathmandu (1400m) – Kerung (2200 m)(145) km
We enjoy an early morning drive through typical Nepalese rural landscapes (Approx. 8 hours) from Kathmandu to Kerung (145 km). After completing immigration and customs formalities we drive uphill to Kerung. This is a Tibetan border town. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post and we drive on further road climbs and climb up to Kerung for an overnight. We spend a night in guest houses.
Day 2: Kerung – Saga (4600m)
As we head away from Kerung, we drive further across Lalung La (5200m) through a perfect merging of breathtaking views, passes through a huge turquoise lake, the Peiku-Tso with spectacular views of Shishapangma (8027m) as the backdrop, the trail follows a route that brushes past the Brahmaputra River. Further ahead, a river valley sprawls over and then traditional chocolate box villages come into the picture frame. This scenically rewarding drive provides plenty of opportunities to get your video cameras into action. From then on, the trail winds towards the northern route. On covering 295km, you reach an elevation of 4600 meters. As soon as you find a suitable campsite in Saga, we set up camp for the approaching night or stay in a hotel/guest house.
Today is the most auspicious day for all of us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Mt.Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. A lifetime achievement: here we will perform a holy dip, Relax, and explore the Mansarovar area. Overnight in a tent/camp or Guesthouse
Day 4: Manasarovar – Darchen (4560m) 30km
The highest freshwater lake of turquoise color is full of fish and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, & Lake Rishikesh can be found in its surroundings. The region is considered rich in gold and other mines, hot springs, and hundreds of wild living fauna. We explore Lake Mansarovar in the day & then drive down to Darchen which is a one-hour drive. We then spend our night at Chu Gumba.
Day 5: Darchen – Dirapuk (4900m)
Early in the morning after breakfast, our trek begins; you meet your team of yaks and Tibetan yak drivers who will escort you around for the kora. Further ahead from Darchen, you have to trek past verdant meadows and picturesque streams to Lha Chu Valley. The trail overlooks the Turquoise River cascading over a narrow canyon with high cliffs. En route, the north face of Kailash comes into vision. The trail will approach the 13th-century monastery of Dira-Puk. Visiting this monastery is said to be a kind of blessing experience gifted in your Mount Kailash tour and trek. Finally, you will conclude the trek of the day by camping at Dira-Puk / resting in a guest house.
Lha Chu Valley is a passing vista as you turn towards Drolma Chu Valley. Looking forward to the amazing Mount Kailash tour and trek, you ascend to Drolma La (5630m), the highest point of the trip. But soon after seeing breathtaking views of Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion at the summit, you realize that this imposing and challenging ascent has indeed been very worthwhile and profitable. Several prayer flags can be seen at the summit. Further on, the trail descends to the flat fields of Zutul-Puk which houses a monastery and several fascinating caves. The caves at this locale are most popular for meditation; Milarepa’s cave being one of them with Milarepa’s footprints and elbow prints believed to be imprinted all over this cave mani stones. As we continue our Parikrama, we camp at Zutul-Puk for the night & this is pretty exciting, adventurous, and pleasurable.
Day 7: Zutulpuk - Darchen - Saga
Our pilgrimage trek concludes at Darchen and we drive to Saga for our overnight camp/guest house. We feel spiritually satisfied after going to the religious rites during our parikrama & there is a deep sense of gratification as we wearily go to bed after a hard day.
Day 8: Saga – Shigatse (3900m)
We enjoy a scenic drive through the highest point of Gyatchu La Pass {5220m} en route to Lhasa via Lhatse & the Shakya Muni Monastery. You will take a 90 km drive to Shigatse. Having driven to an altitude of 3900 meters, you find yourself at Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. TASHILHUNPO MONASTERY is said to be one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet & is a major attraction of Shigatse. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 9: Shigatse – Lhasa (3650m)
It’s a full day picturesque drive along the lovely Yamdrok turquoise lake as we cross over the Kampala Pass at {4790m} & the cool flowing Brahmaputra River {called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan}. We finally reach Lhasa & refresh, have some snacks & relax as we get used to the altitude. Overnight at your hotel
Day 10 and 11: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Two full-day sightseeing tours to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Deprung, and Sera Monasteries. Overnight at a hotel with twin sharing rooms.
Day 12: Lhasa – Gyantse 6 to 7 hours drive
The drive from Lhasa takes around 8 hours, crossing 2 passes, the Karo La (5010m) and Khamba La (4794m) pass, and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake). You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river and see far-off views of the Potala Palace. And drive back to Lhatse and overnight in a hotel
Day 13: Lhatse – Kerung 6 hours drive
Day 14: Kerung – Kathmandu drive
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Permit Processing:
You need to submit once scanned passport copy of all the members wanting to join this tour 30 to 35 days before the tour date. The permit for Mt Kailash takes a minimum of 30 days to process. Along with 10% of the upfront payment must be done as a last step of booking after which we apply for the permit on your behalf to Tibet.
Visa Processing:
We expect all our guests to be available in Kathmandu Nepal 5 working days before the tour date for the visa processing as it takes a minimum of 4 working days here in Kathmandu for the visa to process. After visiting our office you will have to fill up the visa form along with one white background MRP photo size of (35mm x 45mm) no accessories no glasses no makeup. Your passport must have a validity of a minimum of 6 months along with at least 2 blank pages. After all the paperwork is done full payment should be made for the tour along with the visa fee after which we will apply for the visa on your behalf. If you want us to book the hotels and day tours while you are here in Kathmandu waiting for your visa we can do it for you too.
Passport
All who intend to enter Tibet must hold at least 6 6-month valid passport.
Passport - valid for 6 months
Chinese Visa — you can apply for one from a Chinese Embassy or through China Highlights (who entry from China)
Group Visa — those who enter from Nepal to Tibet after the Tibet tour traveler can visit China mainland with a valid group visa.
Individual Visa will be canceled when we apply for group visa (if a key is in the passport)
Tibet Entry Permit — it is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau and is an absolute necessity for outsiders entering Tibet.
A few people who wish to travel to specific areas in Tibet must also obtain:
Travel Permit — it is required when you are planning to move to closed areas in Tibet. These are issued after you land in Tibet.
Military Permit — it is acquired to travel to some militarily sensitive regions.
Weather Information
The weather in Tibet is similar to that of Mainland China, though with lower temperatures due to higher altitudes. Summers have warm days with strong sunshine and cool nights, but summer days can even be chilly at higher elevations. Winters are cold but there isn't all that much snow. Lhasa enjoys a lot of sunshine even in winter. Most Tibet experiences frost at least 6 months of the year. Some high lakes are frozen from October to March. The weather varies a lot from region to region. Lhasa is an ideal destination because it is in a valley area of lower elevation.
Safety Guidelines
We recommend you follow our safety guidelines and stay tuned with the latest happening.
Have at least 2 copies of the Tibet Permit.
Keep your belongings properly.
When you feel uncomfortable due to altitude change or have any troubles, report to your guide promptly.
Never rush to visit attractions shortly after you arrive in Lhasa.
Shop around but avoid undue bargaining with street vendors and never buy wildlife and unknown Tibetan herbal medicine and fake products.
Take your money and important belongings with you all the time.
Spend a few days in Lhasa for acclimation and always follow a gradual ascent when traveling to higher places to avoid altitude sickness.
Refrain from heavy drinking and smoking.
Respect the religion, and customs and avoid taboos in Tibet.
Pay special attention to the unique alpine climates (such as sunburn, dramatic temperature change, etc.)
Keep necessary medicines at the consultation of your doctor.
Never travel alone at night or venture into unknown places without informing your guide.
In most places, cash is only accepted. Do prepare enough and make small changes.
If an emergency arises, report it to your guide promptly.
Don’t carry any documents or papers related to the Dalai Lama or free Tibet.
We also recommend not carrying any guidebook to Tibet.
