Lhasa with Kailash Yatra by Flight
Region
KailashDuration
15 DaysAccomodation
Hotel/LodgeTrek Style
ModerateMax Elevation
4790 mTrek difficulty
ModerateGroup size
2pax - 12pax + AboveBest months
September to December & March to JuneTrip starts/Ends
Kathmandu / KathmanduOverview
Mt. Kailash ( at 6714 mtr.) is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas . Mt. Kailash , also known as Tise, Kailasa & Kang Rinpoche(Jewel of the Snows), Few mountains rival Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar for its mystique. Isolation, beauty and prominence. It is considered to be the ‘Center of the Universe’ by Hindus, Buddhists, Jain and Bonpo and its flanks give birth to four great Asian rivers the Indus, Brahmaputra , Ganges and Sutlej . Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave.
Mount Kailash is famed as the Roof of the World, the Tibet Autonomous Region has fascinated by mankind. This mysterious land was forbidden not only by man but also by nature. An average elevation of 4,000 m. is bounded by the Kunlun Mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. People have been visiting Kailash – Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major passes of Himalayas lead to Kailash – Mansarovar.
Trip Highlights
Lhasa:
Tibet ‘s capital Lhasa (elevation 3,700 m) is a cultural city with a history going back 1,300 years. The magnificent Potala Palace , former seat of the Dalai Lamas, presides over the city. Built in 1645 on the top of a hill, the palace contains 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200,000 religious statues. The old city revolves around the Jokhang Temple and the quaint Barkhor market that surrounds it. The Jhokhang, built in the seventh century, is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Tibet . Its mural paintings, finely worked golden roofs and other works of art are something to see. At a little distance from the old city core, Lhasa is also a modern capital of concrete high-rises, fancy department stores and wide boulevards.
Norbulingka consists of wooded greenery and three palaces once used by the Dalai Lamas as a summer retreat.
Itinerary
Day 1
Our reprehensive will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay at Katmandu .
Day 2
After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.
Day 3
Meet the group at the airport by the guide and transfer to Hotel.
Day 4
Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5
Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6
After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba at guesthouse.
Day 7
After breakfast drive from to Mansarovar about 07:00 hours. Overnight stay at guest house.
Day 8
We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there.
Day 9
This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at mud House.
Day 10
This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 mt. above sea level. The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk at mud House.
Day 11
We will Trek down to Darchen later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.
Day 12
Drive back to Xigatse, O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 13
Drive back to Lhasa, O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 14
Fly from Lhasa to Kathandu, O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 15
Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination. Option for early departure or you uses your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana road trip, or Muktinath tour
What's Included
Nepal Side: 3 Nights accommodation on Twin Sharing, Everyday Brekafast in Hotel, Airport to Hotel – Airport Transfer, 2 Half day sightseeing by Private vehicle.
Tibet Side: Twin Sharing accommodation in tented camps and guest houses as per itinerary on full board basis, Tibet China Visa fees, transportation by 4WD Land Cruisers, supporting truck, all trekking equipment such as two men tent, dinning tent, kitchen utensils, toilet tents, sleeping mattresses, camp chairs tables, all food stuff, gamow bags (life saving device incase of altitude sickness), all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, monastery entrance fees, portable oxygen cylinders in case of emergency, Yak and Yak man for porter age of luggage and equipment, travel permit to kailash AIR FARE FOR THE SECTOR LXA – KTM and all necessary transfers.
What's Excluded
LUNCH & DINNER during Tour to Sigatse, Gyantse & Lhasa except during Kailash, Nepal re-entry visa fees,Sleeping bag, Down jacket, Laundry, Telephone calls, expenses of personal nature, any kind of travel insurance, Emergency evacuation cost, extra charges for hiring porters and vehicles in case of land slide and other natural calamities and gratitude tips.
Note:
Deluxe: We will provide 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu, Good hotel (tourist standard) in Tibet side & 4 WD New model (4500) Land cruiser for transfer
Standard: We will provide 3/4 star hotel in Kathmandu, normal lodge/camp In Tibet side & 4 WD new model (4500) land cruiser for Transfer.
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