15 days -Mt Kailash Group tour

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR TOURISTS TRAVELING ON A BUDGET

As of January 1st, 2016 the Tibet tourism office has imposed new regulations regarding traveling in Tibet. They have decided that, as of now, ALL tourists must travel in new vehicles. This means that older cars cannot be used any longer. Because of this decision, the minimum price per kilometer has increased dramatically. This means that it is becoming more and more difficult for BACKPACKERS and TRAVELERS ON A BUDGET to visit Tibet. Every price on the internet before 2016 that involves transportation by car, is outdated.
Since we have organized many trips for BUDGET TRAVELERS before, and continue wanting to do so, we have started offering the service of bringing travelers together to form a group. From the beginning of 2016, we will organize set dates with specific itineraries on which you can come along. By doing this, we aim to bring people together and make it possible to share a car and therefore cost. This way you can still visit our beautiful country but without the otherwise higher cost involved. bet group tour; If you are looking travel partner to Tibet. Below is some of our customer travel date and travel itinerary. If anyone love to Join with them please send us an email.

Tour itineary

Day 01: Arrive at Lhasa train station or Lhasa airport

(Note: If you shares the pick-up transportation with other travelers in the group.  You need to wait till other people to come. If you don’t want to wait then you can possible to take taxi or local bus to your hotel.

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

Day 09: Second day of Kailash trek : Diraphuk to Zultrulphuk

Day 10: Third day of Kailash Trek: Zultrulphuk-Darchen(drive to Lake Manasarovar(60km drive)

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

Note: If you departure time is different with other majority group, then you need to pay us extra US$66 for the car fee which is not included in your tour cost.

• 15Days

  Mt Kailash group tour

• Detail Tour package click here

   

  Day 01: Arrive at Lhasa
  

  Arrival at train station or airport in Lhasa, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to hotel for acclimatization; you can have your free time hanging out at this holy city to get the first impression of Tibet. (Overnight night in Lhasa)

  (Note: If you shares the pick-up transportation with other travelers in the group.  You need to wait till other people to come. If you don’t want to wait then you can possible to take taxi or local bus to your hotel.

  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.

  (Overnight in Lhasa Yak hotel 1 double room with included breakfast)

  Day 03: Lhasa -Potala palace-Norbulingka summer palace

  

  Deyangshar open stage

   

  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 Lhasa Yak hotel 1 double room with included breakfast)

  Day 04: Lhasa-Yamdrok lake -Karola glacier -Gyangtse-Kumbum stupa-Phelchoe monastery-Shigatse(360km)

  ELEV:3900 m

  

  Kumbum stupa and Phelchoe monastery

   

  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 Lhasa Gesar hotel 1 double room with included breakfast)

  Day 05: Shigatse-Lhatse town-New Tingri-Everest Base Camp(350km)

  ELEV: 5008m

  

  Everest Base Camp

   

  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

  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(Overnight in tent city guesthouse dorm room bases not included breakfast)

  Day 06: Everest Base Camp-Old tingri-Mt Shishapangma  view-Pekui sto lake-Saga(250km)

  ELEV:4610 m

  

  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 to the lake. and after several passes, you can reach to Sage town(Overnight in Guesthouse not included breakfast)

  Day 07: Saga-Paryang-Darchen(485km)

  ELEV:4670 m

  

  Mt Kailash & Lake Manasarovar

   

  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 not included breakfast)

  Day 08: First day of Kailash trek: Darchen to Diraphuk monastery

  ELEV :5080m

  6HOURS/20KM/200M ASCENT

  

  Frist day of Mt Kailash trek

   

  This Kailash circuit covers 53 km and can be done in 3 days. We head west in a clockwise direction and after a few kilometers, the trail climbs up to a cairn at 4730 m from where the southern face of Mt. Kailash comes to view. En-route visit Tarboche where the annual flagpole raising ceremony takes place during Saga Dawa.(Overnight in Guesthouse not included breakfast)

  

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  Day 09: Second day of Kailash trek : Diraphuk to Zultrulphuk

  ELEV:4820 m

  7-8HOURS/18KM/550M ASCENT/600M DESCENT

  

  Ascent to Dromala pass

  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 not included breakfast)

  

  Dromala pass

  Day 10: Third day of Kailash Trek: Zultrulphuk-Darchen(drive to Lake Manasarovar(60km drive)

  ELEV:4560 m

  3-4HOURS/14KM/150M DESCENT

  

  Way back to Darchen

  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 not included breakfast)

  

  Short hike to Chewo monastery

  Day 11: Lake Manasarovar drive back to Saga(435km)

  ELEV:4610 m

  

  Lake Manasarovar & Mt Kailash

  Drive back with same route(Overnight in Saga guesthouse not included breakfast)

  Day 12: Saga-Lhatse-Shigatse(500km)

  ELEV:3900 m

  

  Shigatse city view

  
  Enjoy the stunning landscape along the way. Drive through typical Tibetan villages where you can see how normal Tibetans live surviving. (Overnight in Shigatse Gesar hotel 1double room with included breakfast)

  Day 13: Shigatse -Lhasa(280km)

  ELEV:3650 m

  

  Potala Palace

  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 Lhasa Yak hotel 1 double room with included breakfast)

  Day 14: Rest day in Lhasa

  Today rest day in Lhasa without guide and explore Lhasa city by your self and also you have time to shopping by yourself. (Overnight in Yak hotel 1double room with included breakfast)

  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

  Note: If you departure time is different with other majority group, then you need to pay us extra US$66 for the car fee which is not included in your tour cost.

• 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
  • personal expenses
  • guide and driver tips

  Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.