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Mt. Kailash Trekking Tour

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Lhasa
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MAIN ATTRACTION: Barkhor Street , Potala Palace , Palkhor Monastery , Kailash Peak , Lake Manasarovar , Yamdrok Lake Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa: We will pick you up at the airport or railway station. We . .
Country: Tibet
City: Lhasa
Duration: 13 Day(s) - 12 Night(s)
Tour Category: Trekking
Package Itinerary

MAIN ATTRACTION:

Barkhor Street , Potala Palace , Palkhor Monastery , Kailash Peak , Lake Manasarovar , Yamdrok Lake 

Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa: 

We will pick you up at the airport or railway station. We will drive to Lhasa along Yarlung Zangbo River and Lhasa River and enjoy the Tibetan style dwellings on our way. Then we will take a rest and adapt ourselves to the plateau environment after we arrived at our hotel. Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None

Day 2: Potala Palace – Jokhang Temple – Barkhor Street:

We will make a visit to the highest ancient castle style architectural complex above the sea level – Potala Palace in the morning. It was the residence of the Tibetan Dalai Lamas, as well as the political, educational and religious center of Tibet.

In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Jokhang Temple which was widely accepted as the spiritual center of Tibet. The precious Statue of 12-year Sakyamuni (the founder of Buddhism) brought to Tibet by Princess of Chinese Tang Dynasty and the statues of some eminent Buddhists are enshrined in the monastery. Then we will take a ramble at Barkhor Street which around the Jokhang Temple. It is a free market and a famous circumambulation in Tibet. Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None

Day 3: Lhasa – Yamdrok Lake – Palkhor Monastery – Shigatse:

The whole journey is 360 km and the highest altitude is about 5100 meters. We will make our way to the largest city in Tsang – Shigatse, via Yamdrok Lake, Karo-la Glacier and Manla Reservoir (which was praised as Little Yamdrok Lake). We can also take an overview of Zongshan Castles and make a visit to Palkhor Monastery in Gyantse. Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None

Day 4: Shigatse – Saga: 

Saga is an important transfer station in Ngari Prefecture. We can taken an overview of Mt. Gosainthan and Mt. Everest and enjoy the amazing natural landscapes on our way. Accommodation:Guesthouse in SagaMeals:None

Day 5: Saga – Payam - Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yumtso):

Payam is a small town with rich Tibetan flavor on the grassland. You can enjoy the Tibetan dwellings and characteristic folk clothes. It presents you an idyllic landscape with flocks and herds. Then we will make our way to Lake Manasarovar, a famous holy lake in Tibet. Accommodation:Guesthouse or TentMeals:None

Day 6:Lake Manasarovar – Darchen:

We will appreciate the sunrise at Lake Manasarovar in the morning. Then we will drive to Tarchen. Accommodation:Guesthouse or TentMeals:None

Day 7: Circumambulate around Mt.Kailash:

We will start our circumambulation around the holy mountain - Mt.Kailash. We will circumambulate the mountain by yaks. Mt. Kailash means “treasure of the snow mountain” in Tibetan. Tarchen is the start point and the finish point of the circumambulation. Our circumambulation route is Tarchen - Lhach Valley – Chorten - Darboche Flag Pole – Seshon – Chugu Monastery – Drire Monastery – Sky Burial Lacation – Dromala Mountain Pass – Menchug River – Drucu Monastery – Exit – Tarchen. Accommodation:Guesthouse or TentMeals:None

Day 8: Circumambulate around Mt.Kailash:

We will start our circumambulation around the holy mountain - Mt.Kailash. We will circumambulate the mountain by yaks. Mt. Kailash means “treasure of the snow mountain” in Tibetan. Tarchen is the start point and the finish point of the circumambulation. Our circumambulation route is Tarchen - Lhach Valley – Chorten - Darboche Flag Pole – Seshon – Chugu Monastery – Drire Monastery – Sky Burial Lacation – Dromala Mountain Pass – Menchug River – Drucu Monastery – Exit – Tarchen. Accommodation:Guesthouse or TentMeals:None

Day 9: Circumambulate around Mt.Kailash:

We will start our circumambulation around the holy mountain - Mt.Kailash. We will circumambulate the mountain by yaks. Mt. Kailash means “treasure of the snow mountain” in Tibetan. Tarchen is the start point and the finish point of the circumambulation. Our circumambulation route is Tarchen - Lhach Valley – Chorten - Darboche Flag Pole – Seshon – Chugu Monastery – Drire Monastery – Sky Burial Lacation – Dromala Mountain Pass – Menchug River – Drucu Monastery – Exit – Tarchen. Accommodation:Guesthouse or TentMeals:None

Day 10: Tarchen – Saga:

Back to Saga. Accommodation:GuesthouseMeals:None

Day 11: Saga – Shigatse: 

Back to Shigatse. Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None

Day 12: Shigatse – Lhasa:

We will make a visit to the residence of Panchen Lamas - Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning. Then we will back to Lhasa along Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. Accommodation:Guesthouse Meals:None

Day 13: Leave Lhasa:

We will transfer you to the airport or railway station. Accommodation: None Meals:None

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

  • Transfers between airport/train station, hotels and Scenic Spots while the whole sightseeing by air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide.
  • Guide: English-speaking local tour guide, your kindly friend in Tibet
  • Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation: 3 to 4 star hotel in Lhasa, Shigatse according to your request, guesthouse or tent in other areas according to the specific condition
  • Travel Permits: All Tibet traveling permits
  • Travel Insurance
PRICE EXCLUSIONS:
  • Transportation to and from Tibet
  • Meals
  • Single Room Supplement
  • Personal Expenses like beverages, mini bar, laundry, telephone cost, etc
  • Tips to driver and tour guide as your wish.

Notes For Your Tibet Tours

  • Before you go

Permits:

  • Passport, Tibet Entry Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit, Military Allowance.

Health Care:

  • Tourists should take care of your body before you enter into Tibet. People who caught a severe cold, respiratory system diseases, heart diseases, hypertension or asthma are not advised to tour to Tibet.

Personal Belongings:

  • Portable and practical. Forbidden objects and dangerous goods are banned. Flashlight is rather needed since sometimes you have to set off early in the morning and back to your hotel till late at night. You should also bring some daily necessities with you since the accommodation conditions might be pretty poor. Multifunctional Cross-shaped Knife could be used to peel the fruits, open the drinks and canned food.

Enough Cash:

  • here are only few banks in Lhasa and Shigatse such as Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China due to the limited conditions. Thus tourists are suggested to take enough cash instead of credit card. You can exchange for cash in such banks but foreign currency exchanging service only offered by Bank of China and a few hotels. It’s not convenient to withdraw money in other area of Tibet and even only cash can be accepted. 

While in travel

High Altitude Sickness:

  • The high altitude sickness is a normal phenomenon on plateau, and you shouldn’t be too worried about it. Generally, these symptoms would disappear in one or two days after you adapt to the plateau environment. You should sleep enough and drink much water. During the adjustment period, you should not do some violent activities; appropriate clothes should be worn so as to prevent yourself from the cold.

Political Issues:

  • Political issues are very sensitive in Tibet. It is not advisable to discuss the Tibet issue with the local Tibetans.

Not Do in Photography:

  • You should also realize that not all the Tibetans would like to be photographed, especially the Tibetan women. You’d better ask for their permission before you take pictures.

Traditions and Customs:

  • Tour guide will detail the folk customs and taboos of Tibetan nationality and the Hui nationally, which we couldn’t violate.
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