Mt Kailash tour Via EBC
15Days Mt Kailash tour via EBC
The journey starts from the holy city of Lhasa and then to Shigatse, where you can feel the different lifestyles and existing cultures on the roof of the world. you can explore some of the monasteries, mountains ranges & holy lakes for the trip. The extraordinary peak of Mt Everest is the highest Mountain in the world and you also you can have a amazing view of Mighty Himalaya Ranges and Mount Kailash is the prime focus of the journey, which lies at the heart of the region. It is the pilgrimage destination of Buddhists, Bon, Hindus, and Jains.
Tour itinerary
Day 01:Arrive at Lhasa
Day 02: Lhasa-Jokhang temple-Sera monastery
Day 03: Lhasa -Potala palace-Norbulingka summer palace
Day 04: Lhasa-Yamdrok lake -Karola glacier -Gyangtse-Kumbum stupa-Phelchoe monastery-Shigatse(360km)
Day 05: Shigatse-Lhatse town-New Tingri-Everest Base Camp(350km)
Day 06: Everest Base Camp-Old tingri-Mt Shishapangma view-Pekui sto lake-Saga(250km)
Day 07: Saga-Paryang-Darchen(485km)
Day 08: First day of Kailash trek: Darchen to Diraphuk monastery(20km walk, 6hrs)
Day 09: Second day of Kailash trek : Diraphuk to Zultrulphuk(18km walk, 7-8 hrs)
Day 10: Third day of Kailash Trek: Zultrulphuk-Darchen(14km walk, 3-4hrs) drive to Lake Manasarovar(60km
Day 11: Lake Manasarovar drive back to Saga(435km)
Day 12: Saga-Lhatse-Shigatse(500km)
Day 13: Shigatse -Lhasa(280km)
Day 14: Rest day in Lhasa
Day 15: Depart Lhasa
15Days
Mt Kailash tour via EBC
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Day 01: Arrive at Lhasa
Arrive at the train station (20km) or airport(60km) in Lhasa. Our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for acclimatization; you can have your free time hanging out in this holy city to get the first impression of Tibet.
Day 02: Lhasa-Jokhang temple-Sera monastery
Sera Monastery monks debate
Morning visits the Jokhang temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet. In the Tibetan language, it refers to Buddha’s house. The most important statue is said to be made by Buddha Sakyamuni himself time. It was built in the 7th-century 32nd king Songtsen Gampo. The Jokhang temple is the convergence of Tibet’s spiritual and secular life. Here you can meet all kinds of tribes from the Tibetan plateau. The surrounding market is called Bakhore. One of the most important religious paths.
Afternoon visits the Sera monastery. All the Gelugpa monasteries history is strongly connected to Master Lama Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), the founder of the Gelugpa order, the much venerated and highly learned guru in Buddhist scriptures. The Sera Monastery at the foot of Sera Uste Hill is located 2 kilometers north of Lhasa. It is one of the great three Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet.
Evening explores city by yourself.
Overnight in Hotel(Lhasa)
Day 03: Lhasa -Potala palace-Norbulingka summer palace
Norbulingka summer Palace
Morning visits the Potala palace towers above the city of Lhasa as the national landmark that allures international visitors. The massive 13-storeyed building used to be the former abode for the Dalai lamas. It looks incredibly magnificent from a distance and can be viewed from various places around town. As the nation’s supreme relic, the palace dates back to the seventh century A.D.
Afternoon visits the Norbulingka summer palace, the former summer palace of Dalai Lamas built-in during the 18th century by seven Dalai lamas. Explore the beautiful gardens and experience one of the holiest sites in Tibetan Buddhism while soaking up the rich history.
Overnight in Hotel(Lhasa)
Day 04: Lhasa-Yamdrok lake -Karola glacier -Gyangtse-Kumbum stupa-Phelchoe monastery-Shigatse(360km)
ELEV:3900M
Gyangtse Kumbum Stupa
The first day we drive westwards to Mt.Kailash will reach Shigatse, which is the second biggest city in Tibet. on the way to Shigatse, we will pass kangpa-la with 4794m, from the top of the pass in clear weather, we can see the Yamdrotso lake in a fabulous shade of deep turquoise, Just a few kilometers’ driving through the shore of lake yamdrok-yutso reaches Nangartse county and is the largest town on the lakeside. and stop lunch at Nangartse town and after finished lunch drive toward Gyangste, after half hours you have to cross the 5050m karo-la pass with its awesome roadside views of the Nanchan- Kangtsang glacier. in Gyantse city, you will explore the Kubum Monastery which is the town’s foremost attraction. The 35m-high chorten(stupa) with its white layers trimmed with decorative stripes and its crown-like golden dome, is awe-inspiring. drive to Shigatse only 2 hrs drive.
Overnight in Hotel(Lhasa)
Day 05: Shigatse-Lhatse town-New Tingri-Everest Base Camp(350km)
ELEV:5008M
Mt Everest
Today we will drive straight to EBC by crossing several passes along the way, you will have the first views of mighty Himalayans from the pass of Gyatso La(5400m) after Lhatse and a distant view of Mt. Everest from its viewing point soon after the climb down Gyatso la, shortly after the border checkpoint at Shegar, turn off the Friendship Highway and drive toward the south in the valley, cross over the Gawu la pass[5250m] through zigzags road, from the pass you will amaze the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its mighty peaks beyond 8000m, Mt.Makalu(8463m), Mt.Lotse(8516m), Mt.Everest(8844m), Mt.Cho Oyu(8201m) and Mt.Shishapama(8020m) from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom town before the Tashi Zom town take environment bus to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is located in the Rongbuk valley. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in the world and it consists of both monks and nuns. a short walk from tent or Rongphu Monastery to Everest Base Camp We suggest you bring your sleeping bags for the night if available as the local tent guesthouses reuse the blankets for several weeks due to their poor facility. Overnight at local tent guesthouses except for Nov – Mar where the tent guesthouses close and only Rongbuk monastery guesthouse is available
Overnight in Guest house(tent guest house or Rongphu monastery guesthouse )
Note: before leaving Shigatse, your guide need some time to obtain the ATP from the local PSB, ATP is also known as Alien’s Travel Permit and it is a permit that should be issued for the border check at Shegar(
Day 06: Everest Base Camp-Old tingri-Mt Shishapangma view-Pekui sto lake-Saga(250km)
ELEV:4610M
Shishapangma grassland
Today view of Mt Everest sunrise and view of 5 highest Himalaya ranges and drive toward old Tingri from there you can have a nice view of Mt Everest and Mt JowoOyu and stop lunch and Old Tingri and drive to toward Saga on the way you can have a view of Mt Shishapangma(8012m) which is one of the highest mountain fully located in Tibet after that you can see Phelcu sto lake. and after several passes, you can reach to Sage town(Overnight in Guesthouse)
Day 07: Saga-Paryang-Darchen(485km)
ELEV:4670M
Mt Kailash south face
Today the thrilling journey across the dry and vast plain with stunning views of great Himalaya in the south and Trans-Himalayan in the north. The moonscape plain of the region is home to nomads whose lifestyle remains close to what it has been for centuries and numbers of plateau wild lives. Different natural landscapes like sand dunes, picturesque and mountain views also holy lakes and mountains. Then we will reach Manasarovar Lake (victorious lake). Which is one of the holiest lakes in Tibet, and every year it receives hundreds of hundreds of pilgrims from all corners of the Tibetan plateau, India, and Russia. The Manasarovar lake is surrounded by several prominent peaks like Gurla Mandata (7760m). Then we will further drive to Darchen where we the starting point of the Mt Kailash (7762m) trekking. You will also have a great view of the Kailash from the front. Darchen is a small nomadic village and now an increasing number of guesthouses and restaurants make it more commercial. On your arrival, you have plenty of time to explore around the town and prepare for trekking. You can also hike around the hills to get physically ready for trekking. Afternoon, your guide will arrange other trekking necessities like porters and yaks for your luggage transportation. You can find different restaurants according to your taste or your guide will help you to find some better ones.
Overnight in Guesthouse(Darchen)
Beauty of Darchen
Day 08: First day of Kailash trek: Darchen to Diraphuk monastery(20km walk, 6hrs)
ELEV:5080M
6HOURS/20KM/200M ASCENT
Mt Kailash west face
First day of the trek from Darchen to Dira Puk Monastery. It takes 6 hours walk. Further ahead, verdant meadows and picturesque streams lie en route to Lha Chu Valley. The trail overlooks a turquoise river cascading over a narrow canyon with high steep cliffs. En route, the north face of Kailash comes into vision. The trail will approach the 13th-century monastery of Dira-Puk. We recommended you to visit the Dira-Puk Monastery and from there you can have a nice view of Mt Kailash. For the accommodation in here is tent guesthouse, Shishpangma hotel and monasteries guesthouse.
Mt Kailash North face
Day 09: Second day of Kailash trek : Diraphuk to Zultrulphuk(18km walk, 7-8 hrs)
ELEV:4820M
7-8HOURS/18KM/550M ASCENT/600M DESCENT
Mt Kailash East Face
Today we cross Drolma la pass (5630 M) and Gauri Kund Lake (5608 m) where Hindus worship and immerse themselves in the icy waters of the lake.Overnight in Zultrukphuk guesthouse)
Way back to Zultrulpuk
Day 10: Third day of Kailash Trek: Zultrulphuk-Darchen(14km walk, 3-4hrs) drive to Lake Manasarovar(60km)
ELEV:4560M
3-4HOURS/14KM/150M DESCENT
Lake Manasarovar & Mt Kailash
After the Circumambulating of Kailash. drive to Laka Manasarovar . it’s a good time to take a good shower in the hot spring and relax (overnight night in Lake Manasarovar guesthouse)
Lake Manasarovar view
Day 11: Lake Manasarovar drive back to Saga(435km)
ELEV:4610M
way back to Saga
Drive back with same route
(Overnight in guesthouse(Saga)
Day 12: Saga-Lhatse-Shigatse(500km)
ELEV:3900M
Shigaste Tashi Lhunpo monastery
Enjoy the stunning landscape along the way. Drive through typical Tibetan villages where you can see how normal Tibetans live surviving.
(Overnight in Hotel(Shigatse)
Day 13: Shigatse -Lhasa(280km)
ELEV:3650M
Lhasa City View
The primary target today is the giant monastery in Shigatse city, (Tashilunpo Monastery), the preaching place of Panchen Lama who is the most prestigious Tibetan leader in vast Shigatse Prefecture. Tashilunpo Monastery is one of the four famous monasteries of Gelugpa Sect where travelers can look up at the tallest copper statue of [Great Figure of Buddha] with reverence. Memorial photos can be taken at the gate of the giant monastery.
The choice for those not interested is to ramble in the Shigatse area (free of charge), the exclusive relaxing place in Tibet where travelers will have the chance to view Brahmaputra sightseeing, grasslands in the desert, sand -dunes, and Tibetan incense workbenches. We are returning to Lhasa after lunch. On the whole, way, what will be permanently impressive are unique Tibetan customs, the small valley of River Brahmaputra, and alpine scenery(Overnight in Hotel(Shigatse)Day 14: Rest day in Lhasa
Day 15:Depart Lhasa
Our guide and driver will transfer you to the Lhasa airport or train station and depart Lhasa and end the Tibet Tour
Tour includes:
- All the necessaries Tibet Travel Permit
- All the necessaries entrance fees
- Your accommodation with included breakfast
- Tibetan English Speaking guide
- Car and driver for the whole trip
- Agency service fee
- guide and driver accommodation and meal
- permit shipping fee
Tour Excludes:
- Your lunch and dinner
- your flight or train ticket both way
- during the Mt Kailash Tour porter or Yak and Yak man if you needed
- personal expenses
- guide and driver tips
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
