15 Days Mt. Kailash Spiritual Tour

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Embark on an unforgettable 15 Day adventure through the heart of Tibet, covering the cultural and spiritual highlights of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and the sacred pilgrimage sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Explore iconic landmarks such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the monasteries of Sera, Drepung and Tashi Lhunpo in Shigatse. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Yamdrok lake, Karola Glacier and Everest Base Camp.
Discover ancient Tibetan traditions, witness spiritual pilgrimages and enjoy the dramatic natural beauty of Tibet’s vast high-altitude plateau, sacred lakes and snow capped mountains.

Included/Exclude

All necessary travel permits to Tibet;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program;
Private transportation in Tibet: Comfortable tourist van in Lhasa and 4WD land cruiser rest of the trip (car gasoline is included);
Private guide: English speaking local Tibetan guide;
Lodging: 4nights in Lhasa, 2night in Shigatse, 1night in Lhatse, 2night in Saga, 1 night in Mansarovar hotel, 1night in Darchen, 3 night in guesthourse during Mt.Kailash Kora and at EBC
Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Oxygen canisters: 2 canisters for each person;
Lodging and meals for guide and drivers;
First aid kit;
Liability travel insurance;
Basic camping gears: tents, mattresses and sleeping bags, but recommend you to bring you own sleeping bag if you have good ones;
2 porters during the trekking days for carrying your hand bags (if need additional porters you have pay by yourself);

Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and emergency evacuation(recommended);
Expenses of personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc.);
International and domestic flight/train.(Note: we accept flights and train tickets bookings in advance, please check the updated cost and ticket availability with your travel consultant);
Meals for the whole trip;
Gratuities for the guide and driver:

Tour Plan

Tour Outline

Day1. Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
Your guide and driver will meet you at the Airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa city.
Overnight in Lhasa

Day2. Lhasa City Exploration
Today you will visit the majestic Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and iconic symbol of Tibet. After lunch, you will visit to the spiritual heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple, a revered pilgrimage site for Tibetans.
Then you can immerse yourself in local life of Tibetan in Barkhor street, the traditional Tibetan market and devotional kora route surrounding the temple.
Overnight in Lhasa

Day3. Monastic Heritage Tour
Today, you will drive to the Drepung monastery, once the largest monastery in Tibet and home to thousands of monks. You will explore the ancient chapels and gain insight into Tibetan monastic life of monks.
In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, famous for its philosophical monk debates session held in the courtyard.
Overnight in Lhasa

Day4. Lhasa-Gyantse(3900m)-Shigatse(3900m),350Km
Today, you will depart from Lhasa early in the morning to have available time to explore all the attractions on the way to Shigatse. You will stop at Yamdrok lake, which is sacred and stunning lake with turquoise color. From the distance, you will see the beautiful view of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7191m) and will visit to the spectacular Karola Glacier before heading to Gyantse.
In Gyantse, you will visit Pelkor Chode Monastery and the iconic Kumbum Stupa which is the Tibet’s most prominent Buddhist stupa. Then cross the Tibetan countryside to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet and also seat of the Panchen Lama ( 2nd highest Lama in Gelupa Buddhism).
Overnight in Shigatse

Day 5: Shigatse to Lhatse (4200m), 448kms
Depart from Shigatse and drive through wild landscape of western Tibet,Qangtang plateau. You will have stunning view of snow-capped moutains of Himalayan ranges.
Overnight in Lhatse

Day6: Lhatse to Saga (4600m),312Km
Depart from Lhatse and drive along the Rugged and Beautiful Landscape and wilderness of Central Tibet. You might be lucky to spot some wildlife in the region.
Overnight in Saga

Day7: Saga to Manasarovar Lake (5000m), 493kms
You authentic western Tibet wilderness adventure starts from here, with stunning views of the Tibetan Plateau unfolding along the way.
Drive 520Km along the Yarlung Tsangpo River through incredible terrain, stopping at Mansarovar Lake, one of Tibet’s three holiest lakes.
Hindus believe a dip here washes away sins, and its shores are perfect for meditation. Then you will continue to Darchen, the base campe for Mt. Kailash treks.
Overnight in Darchen.

Day 8: First Day of Mt. Kailash Kora-Darchen to Dirapuk(5080m),20Km
The ﬁrst day of our trek will take us 20 kilometres from Darchen around Mt. Kailash to Dira Puk Monastery. You will follow this ancient pilgrimage route with Tibetan Buddhist and Indian Hindu pilgrims. You will stay in a small guesthouse near the monastery. The elevation of Dira Puk Monastery is 5080 meters.

Day9. Second Day of Mt. Kailash Kore-Dirapuk to Zutul Puk (4820m),18Km
The second day of our trek around Kailash will take us up and over the Dolma La Pass, the highest pass on the circuit at 5630 meters. Excellent mountains and glacier views will follow you for most of the day. From the Dolma La Pass, you will descend to Zutul Puk Monastery, elevation 4820 meters. The total trekking distance today is 18 kilometres.

Day10. Last day of Mt. Kailash Kora-Zutul Puk to Darchen to Mansarovar (4560Km), 14Km
The third and ﬁﬁnal day of our trek will cover 14 kilometres from Zutul Puk Monastery back to Darchen. After the trek, we will return for one ﬁnal night along the shores of scenic Lake Manasarovar. There is a hot spring at the Manasarovar Lake; We think it is a very good idea to soak in a mineral-rich hot spring and take a very good rest.

Day11. Lake Mansarovar to Saga,580Km
Today, you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise view over the sacred lake Masarovar and visit the surrounding stunning landscapes and take short walk along the lake.
Then, depart to Saga through typical small villages and vast stretches of untouched wilderness.
Overnight in Saga

Day12. Saga-EBC(5050m),550Km
Today, you will drive to Mt. Everest Base Camp, another stunning attraction of the tour. On the way, you will see the natural beauty of Peikutso Lake, experience the great view of Mt. Shishapama, which is another sacred mountains in Tibet. Also you will enjoy the distant view of Northern Face of Mt. Everest.
Overnight in Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse

Day13. EBC-Shigatse (3900m),350Km
After enjoying the stunning sunrise view of the Mt. Everest, you will visit to Rongbuk Monastery, one of the world’s highest altitude monasteries, and return back to Shigatse.
Overnight in Shigatse

Day14. Shigatse to Lhasa(3650m),280Km
Today, you will drive back to Lhasa. There is around 280Km for the direct route which will take only 6hrs. You will have enough time to walk around the Jokhang temple, enjoy some local food or do some shopping.
Overnight in Lhasa

Day15. Depart from Tibet
Your guide and driver will transfer you to the Airport or Train Station and you will start your next journey and say good bye to Tibet.