Kailash Everest Base Camp Tour

Trip Itinerary

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  Day 01
  Arrive Lhasa (3680m.)

  Arrive Lhasa by train from China side or fly from Kathmandu. Warm welcome by our Tibetan Guide, either at train station or Airport as per your suitable destination. Transfer to the Lhasa city at your Tibetan style Hotel. Check in to the Hotel then free afternoon for acclimatization. O/n Hotel.

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  Day 02
  Lhasa sightseeing

  On this second day morning you will take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. You will also be given the opportunity to shop in Bharkhor, the crowded central market of Lhasa. In the afternoon you will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. Its famous debating activities happen 3-4pm every day.

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  Day 03
  Lhasa sightseeing

  A trip to Tibet would not be complete without experiencing the vital Potala Palace. Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. This day ends with a visit to the Drepung Monastery, once the world’s largest monastery housing 10,000 monks.

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  Day 04
  Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse / Shigatse (360KM, 7-8hours, 3900M high)

  Morning drive up to Kambala pass (4794m), glimpse of Yamdrok-tso. Drive along the Friendship southern Hwy to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa – Gyantse Kumpum. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse, overnight at Shigatse.

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  Day 05
  Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse (200KM, 6 hour drive, 4050M high)

  Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the tombs of Panchen Lamas, do its kora. Drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery, hike around the northern ruins. Late afternoon drive to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse.

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  Day 06
  Lhatse / Saga (306KM, 5-6 hours, 4600M high)

  Drive from Lhatse to Saga, pass high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and plateau mountain ranges. Overnight at Saga Hotel.

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  Day 07
  Saga to Manasarovar (500Km, 8 hours, 4560m high)

  Drive from Saga to Paryang, weaving through small dusty towns of Zhongba amidst panoramic views. Overnight at Paryang (Guest house).

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  Day 08
  Manasarovar to Darchen (310km, 4hours, 4560m high)

  Drive past villages and Yak herder camps, cross Mayun-la pass (5216m). Walk to Chiu Monastery at Lake Manasarovar. After Bath and Puja, head towards Darchen for trekking. Overnight at Darchen (Guest house).

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  Day 09
  Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, 5-6hours (Camping)

  Gradual walk with other local pilgrims chanting and praying. Reach camp at Dirapuk (4750m). Camping on grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, North West face.

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  Day 10
  Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, 6-7hours (Camping)

  Parikrama leads to higher side of holy path beneath Mount Kailash. Cross Drolma La (5200m) before descending to Zuthulphuk for overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.

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  Day 11
  Trek back to Darchen, 14Km, 4-5hours

  Gradual winding tracks end your holy pilgrimage. Overnight at Darchen (Guest house).

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  Day 12
  Darchen to Saga (520KM, 9hours, 4600M high)

  Drive back to Saga, last view of Mt.Kailash on the way. Overnight at Saga (twin room with private bath).

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  Day 13
  Saga to Old Tingri (200km, 5-6 hours, 4390M high)

  Drive to Old Tingri via Peiku-tso Lake (view of Mountain Shishapangma). Overnight at Old Tingri (Guest house).

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  Day 14
  Old Tingri / Rongbuk / Everest Base Camp - Rongbuk (100KM, 3-4hours, 4980-5200M high)

  Morning drive to Rongbuk along Everest base camp trek road. Afternoon trek from Rongphu to E.B.C (2 hours) or use animal carriage. Overnight at Rongbuk guest house.

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  Day 15
  Rongbuk - Zhangmu

  Drive from Rongbuk to Zhangmu. Overnight at Hotel.

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  Day 16
  Zhangmu - Kathmandu (1300m)

  Drive from Zhangmu to Kodari Tibet-Nepal border, assisted by Nepali guide for immigration formalities. Continue 5 hours drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

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  Day 17
  Departure

  Transferred to Airport for final departure or optional tours in Nepal after Mt. Kailash Mansarovar and Everest Base Camp tour.