Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kailash Tour

Trip Facts

Duration

19 Days

Altitude

5,660m M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Guesthouse

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu-transfer to your hotel.
Day 02:

Day in Kathmandu. sightseeing to UNESCO heritage sites Boudhanatha stupa,Pashupathi temple and Swyambunath stupa.
Day 03:

Day in Kathmandu : Half day sightseeing to Patan city. Rest of the day for preparations.
Day 04:

Drive to Timure 1800m. O/N Lodge.
Day 05:

After breakfast drive to Rasuwagadhi border cross border to Tibet and drive to Kyirong town (2750m) O/N at Hotel.
Day 06:

Drive to Saga 4450m (230km – 6 hours). O/N at Hotel.
Day 07:

Drive to Manasarovar lake (4550m, 460km – 9 Hours) O/N at Guesthouse. Exploration to Chiu Gompa.
Day 08:

Drive to Zanda, Guge Kingdom via Tirthapuri. O/N at Guesthouse.
Day 09:

Explore to Guge Kingdom and Tholing monastery in Zhanda. O/N at Guest House.
Day 10:

Drive to Darchen (4520m) . O/N at guesthouse.
Day 11:

Drive to Shershong for the start of the Kora. O/N at Guest house in Dhiraphuk (4,860m).
Day 12:

Second day of Kora: Cross the Dolma La pass (5,660m) and trek down to Zuthulpuk (4760m ) O/N tea house.
Day 13:

Third day of Kora: Trek and drive to Darchen and drive to Saga. O/N at Hotel.
Day 14:

Drive to Shigatse (3950m) O/N at Hotel. (375 km / 7 hours)
Day 15:

Drive to Lhasa (3656m) via Gyantse. Overnight at Hotel. (360 km/7 Hours)
Day 16:

Sightseeing in Lhasa. Potala palace, Norbulinka palace and Barkhor squire. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17:

Sightseeing in Lhasa. Jokhang temple, Sera monastery and Drepung monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18:

Transfer to airport for flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 19:

International departure

Streneous

Strenuous climbing
May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
Intermediate to advance terrain
Nights are spent in tents
Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
Travel in remote areas
Usually expedition duration above four weeks

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfer airport-hotel-airport for int. flights.
Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis and breakfast.
Transportation Kathmandu-Rasuwagadhi border.
Twin sharing accommodation as per the itinerary on bed & breakfast (BB) basis at the hotels and guest houses in Tibet.
English speaking Tibetan guide.
Transportation as per the itinerary.
Monastery entrance fee.
Tibet Travel permits and Tibet visa.
Airfare Lhasa-Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes:

Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and during the trip.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses, rescue evacuation.
Any costs arising due to flight cancellations, political disturbance, natural disaster and deviation in programs.
Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, etc.
Tourist visa for Nepal and International flight to/from Kathmandu.
Tips/gratitude for staffs at the end of the trip.