Description

Itinerary

Day 01 : Departure Home either you coming from USA or UK

Proceed to the departure lounge to board your flight to Beijing.

 

Day 02 : Arrive Beijing. (D)

We will come to pick you up at the Airport and take you to the Hotel in Beijing.

 

Day 03 : Arrive Beijing. (B.D)

Morning after breakfast take a pleasant sightseeing trip to world’s largest Urban city square Tianmen Suqare and later take you the forbidden city, temple of Heaven and Kung Fu Show.

Overnight at hotel

 

Day 04 : Arrive Beijing. (B.D)

After breakfast we take you Badaling to visit Great Wall of China. One of the greatest man made projects in the world, build as a military defense system. Later on a way you will see the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium where main venue for Beijing Olympic. We later take a tour of city’s oldest history and cultural.

Overnight stay in hotel.

 

Day 05 : Beijing- Lhasa Train. (B.D) of flight will take 4 hour

Free day on your own, evening we will drop you to the train station, Take a train from Beijing to Lhasa which will take 44 hours. One of the highest train trip in the world.

Beijing-Lhasa is 4,064 km

 

Day 06 : Beijing- Lhasa Train. B.L.D

Day 07 : Beijing- Lhasa Train. B.L.D

Arrive Lhasa at about evening after a 3 days train trip. We will come at the train station to pick you up and take you to the Hotel.

Overnight stay in Hotel.

 

Day 08-09: Lhasa (B)

Today free day with sightseeing in Lhasa at leisure and acclimatization. We will take a short hiking tour in Lhasa just to acclimatize basically, as the main tour could be done after we complete Kailash Trip.

Overnight in Hotel.

 

Day 10 : Sigetse(3950m) 350 kms- 9 hrs (B) Lhasa

After breakfast in your hotel drive to Shigatse which is the 2nd largest city of Tibet. Built in 1447 by the first Dalailama the Tashillunpo Monastery in Shigatse is a very important monastery in China as it is known as seat of the Panchan Lama. Night stay will be at Hotel.

Overnight Hotel.

 

Day 11 : Sigetse - Sage (4550m) 450 kms- 10 hrs (B,L,D)

We take an early morning drive to Saga, please note this will be a long drive but on the way we can make enough stop and lunch. Overnight in Hotel at Saga.

 

Day 12 : Saga - Dongba - Prayang - Mansarovar  (4550 m) 670 Kms 9 / 10 hrs (B,L,D)

This morning depart from Saga to Manasaravor, it is 470 km. The road is good and the trip can be complete in 9 / 10 hrs. There will be several river crossings and we drive past Mayum La Pass (4600m). The scenery is stunningly beautiful with panoramic views of the Himalayas. This is an auspicious day for all of us having first glimpse of the Holy lake Manasarovar and view of Mt. Kailash from The Horr Chu pass. Stay in Chiu Gompa, a beautiful place to be.

 

Day 13 : Rest day in Manasarovar, Havan Puja and Hike around. B.L.D

 

Day 14 : Diraphuk (4720m 7hrs trek (B, L, D) Darchen 45 km drive Mansarovar

Morning puja and Havan and after breakfast Drive to Darchen(4600 metres high), Leave our Truck and extra luggage and Start of 1st day of Parikrama drive up to Tarboche and trek up to Diraphuk Gompa (north face of Kailash), and a close up view of Holy Kailash (North face). We head west in clockwise direction and after a few kilometres the trail climbs up to a cairn at 4730m from where the southern face of Mt. Kailash comes to view. Pony & Pony men will be waiting for passengers who have hired them. Porters hired by passengers will carry their bags etc. Yak will carry our goods and camping equipment. Start the Parikrama which is about 20kms.

Overnight in Camp /Tents.

 

Day 15 : Zuthulphuk Gompa (4790m) (B,L,D) Diraphuk

The 2nd day of Parikarma, which is very sensitive and every pilgrim talks about the most challenging journey throughout the Yatra. Parikarma continues and we trek (18 kms) up to Dolma la Pass, which is 5800m above the sea level. We will offer very short prayers at Dolma la. The weather is unpredictable in Dolma la Pass and at any time there is a possibility of a snowstorm. En-route, we can have darshan of Gauri Kunda (5630m) where Hindus worship and immerse themselves in the icy waters of the lake. Lunch as usual; we will camp in front of Buddha Mountain near by Zuthulphuk Gompa. For those people who can't walk there will be option for Horse or Yak ride at extra cost.

Note: For those who are going for Inner Kora they will be heading to Darchen

Overnight in Camp/Tents.

 

Day 16 : (B, L, D) Manasarovar  Darchen Zuthulphuk

The 3rd day of Parikarma. After Breakfast, we will trek around 10 kms to complete the 3 days circuit trek of Mt. Kailash. We will be reaching at the point, where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen to collect the rest of the passengers who could not do the Kailash Parikarma. Then drive to Manasarovar for a holi bath.

For those who are going for Inner Kora they will go for Inner Kora and then return to Manasarovar later in the evening

Overnight in Manas.

 

Day 17 : Saga - B.L.D Manasarovar

Beautiful drive from Manasarovar to Saga about 450 KM

 

Day 18 : Xigetse (10 hrs) (B) 450 Km. B.L.D Saga

After breakfast we say good bye to our Nepali staff, they will head toward Nyalam/Kathmandu and you will drive to Xigetse via Lhatse, on the way if the weather is clear you will be able to see Mt Everest. This will be a long day drive, so make sure you have enough snacks. Overnight stay in Xigetse. B

Overnight in Hotel.

 

Day 19 : Lhasa (7 hrs) (B) 280 KM. B. Xigetse

Morning visit Tashilampoo Monastry, second largest city in Tibet and the home of the second highest lama in Tibet. The drive toward Lhasa, enroute cross high pass and beautiful lake Yamdruktso.

 

Day 20 : Lhasa to Chengdu or Beijing or to Kathmandu.

Lhasa to Chengdu or Beijing or to Kathmandu.

Travel Tips

What is included:

• Airport transfers in Beijing, Lhasa and in return

• Twin sharing accommodation in 3 star hotels in, Beijing, Lhasa, Sigetse and Saga.

• Lodging in Tibet, Guest House,

• Full boarding good vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner from and until Saga

• Special permits and entrance fees

• Limited staff from Nepal

• Transportation in Tibet by van/coach

• Train one way fare from Beijing to Lhasa.

• Supporting truck to carry the luggage and all camping gears

• All the staffs (guide, cook and other supporting staffs)

• Camping equipment (Limited Equipment)

• Yaks and Yak men to carry our supplies during the Parikrama not for riding

• Gambo bag (high altitude chamber),

• High altitude chamber is a kind of equipment that helps the person to relieve from high altitude sickness. By using this chamber, it is less likely that person will not face death due to high altitude sickness.

 

What is not included:

• Bar bills (soft drinks, mineral water, liquor etc)

• Flight from London –Beijing- and Lhasa and return onward to Kathmandu-Chengdu or Beijing.

• Personal Insurance & emergency rescue charges

• Extra porter & transport charges in the event of landslides

• Personal clothing & accessories, cost raised by any unforeseen things like landslide, political disturbance, re-routing, cancellation etc.

• Single Supplement of £380

• Personal Yak to ride during Parikarma

• Laundry bills, other expenses of personal nature

• Tips is expected to the staff and any other expenses which are not mentioned above

• Note: You have to adjust the itinerary according to local conditions if any and also depend on the daily schedule of the flight to Lhasa. There could also be possibility those who do outer kora    may not be able to do inner kora because of the limited time.

• Please note that facility in Tibet is very basic and the roads are rough, it is not for luxury, it is more for experience and pilgrimages.

 

Special Notes:

1.    We strongly advise to allot 1-2 extra days to overcome any delays.

2.    Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays.

3.    Nepal Tourism Package  Has the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason.

4.    The Group will be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire Group will enter & exit together as per schedule.

       Delays though not perceived as rule but eventuality to safeguard your back home engagements such extensions are suggested, likewise the insurance cover to augment.

 

Compliments by Kailash Yatra Team of NTP

·    Duffle Bag

·   Cap

·   Jacket

·   Carry Bag, Passport Pouch

·   Yatra Completion Certificate