16 days EBC-Kailash self-drive

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All necessary travel permits to Tibet
Entrance ticket fees for all the sightseeing spots listed in the program
Private transportation in Tibet: Comfortable tourist van in Lhasa and 4WD Land Cruiser for the rest of the trip (fuel included)
Private guide: English-speaking local Tibetan guide
Lodging: 4 nights in Lhasa, 2 nights in Shigatse, 1 night in Lhatse, 1 night camping at Peiku Tso, 2 nights in Mansarovar Hotel, 2 nights in Darchen, 1 night in Sakya, 1 night in Saga, and 2 nights in guesthouses during the Mt. Kailash Kora
Pick-up and drop-off services at the beginning and end of the tour
Oxygen canisters: 2 per person
Lodging and meals for guide and drivers
First aid kit
Liability travel insurance
Basic camping gear: tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags (bringing your own sleeping bag is recommended)
2 porters during trekking days for carrying handbags (additional porters available at extra cost)

Travel insurance covering trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended)
Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
International and domestic flights/train (Note: We can assist with bookings—please check updated costs and availability with your travel consultant)
Meals for the entire trip
Gratuities for the guide and driver

Tour Plan

Tour Outline

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Arrival by air or train. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Attractions: First view of Potala Palace and Lhasa city
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa Tour (B)
Visit Jokhang Temple and explore Barkhor Street. In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery and witness monk debates.
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa Tour (B)
Visit Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world.
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 4: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse (370 km) (B)
Drive via Gampa La Pass, visit Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and Gyantse Kumbum Stupa.
Overnight in Shigatse
Day 5: Shigatse – Sakya – Lhatse (200 km) (B)
Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and Sakya Monastery.
Overnight in Lhatse
Day 6: Lhatse – Tingri – Peiku Tso (340 km) (B)
Enjoy views of Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma. Camp near Peiku Tso Lake.
Day 7: Peiku Tso – Saga – Manasarovar Lake
Cross vast plains and reach the sacred Lake Manasarovar with views of Mt. Kailash.
Overnight at lakeside guesthouse
Day 8: Manasarovar – Darchen (80 km)
Drive to Darchen, the base for Mt. Kailash trek. Prepare for trekking.
Overnight in Darchen
Day 9: Trek Day 1 – Darchen to Dirapuk (20 km)
Begin Kailash Kora trek with stunning valley views and pilgrimage routes.
Overnight in Dirapuk
Day 10: Trek Day 2 – Dirapuk to Zultul Puk (18 km)
Cross Dolma La Pass (5600m). Visit Zultul Puk Monastery.
Overnight in Zultul Puk
Day 11: Trek Day 3 – Return to Darchen (12 km)
Complete the trek and return to Darchen.
Overnight in Darchen
Day 12: Manasarovar Exploration
Spend the day exploring Lake Manasarovar.
Overnight at guesthouse
Day 13: Manasarovar – Saga (550 km)
Drive back to Saga with scenic stops.
Overnight in Saga
Day 14: Saga – Shigatse (450 km)
Enjoy Himalayan views, grasslands, and wildlife.
Overnight in Shigatse
Day 15: Shigatse – Lhasa (280 km)
Return to Lhasa and explore local markets or Jokhang Temple.
Overnight in Lhasa
Day 16: Departure
Transfer to airport/train station. End of tour.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

Ali (Far Western Tibet)
Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
Kailash (Western Tibet)
Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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