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Day 1
Kathmandu arrival
A representative from our office will meet you when you arrive. He will help you in getting to and from your accommodation. An orientation/briefing event will be held in the evening, followed by an overnight stay at a hotel.
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Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the most significant Shiva shrines, located on the banks of the Bagmati River, followed by Guhyeshwari Temple. After that, travel 5 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu Valley to Budhanilkantha (Bishnu Sleeping Temple). Packing and last-minute purchasing should be on your to-do list for the remaining hours of the day. Finally, stay the night in a hotel.
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Day 3
Visit Manakamana Devi Temple
We’ll be waiting for the visa today, but in the meanwhile, you will visit the Manakamana Devi Temple, which is recognized as a sacred site of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati (Parvati’s incarnation). The Gorkha district of Nepal is home to this spiritual center.
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Day 4
Kathmandu to Lhasa by flight
Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for your journey to Lhasa’s Gongour Airport after breakfast. From there, it takes an hour to reach Lhasa, Tibet’s gorgeous capital city. In Lhasa, acclimatization to high altitude begins, so we will be resting for the remaining day. Spend the night at Lhasa.
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Day 5
Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa will begin after breakfast. Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Streetare some of the famous places to visit in Lhasa.
First, visit the world-famous Potala Palace Square (7th century), which stands at 117 meters tall and is named after Mount Potalaka, the bodhisattva’s fabled home. Your first sight of the red-and-white Potala Palace soaring above the Holy City will give you goose bumps and provide a magnificent view. The Potala Home was built in the 7th century by King Sotsen Gampo, and it is also known as the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. However, the 5th Dalai Lama renovated it in the 17th century. The Potala Palace has been well conserved and is well worth a number of visits.
Next, go to Jokhang Temple, which is Tibet’s spiritual center and the holiest destination for all Tibetan pilgrims, and is considered the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. The Qoikang Monastery, Jokang, Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Monastery, and Zuglagkang are some of the names given to the Jokhang Temple, which is regarded to be the most spiritual site in Lhasa. Barkhor Square in Lhasa is home to the temple. The Tibetans think the Jokhang Temple is a highly sacred and pious location in Tibet.
Finally, go to Barkhor Street, which is a magical place depicting Lhasa’s original outlook and is a place full of religious atmosphere and a world of exotic articles. Lhasa’s Barkhor Street is the city’s oldest, most circular and most traditional street. Culture, business, arts, and religion all come together here, making this site a ‘must see’ for all visitors. You’ll see a large number of Buddhist pilgrims going clockwise down this street on a daily basis.
Lhasa is where you will spend the night.
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Day 6
Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse
After breakfast, drive 360 kilometers (about 6 hours) from Lhasa to Gyantse (4040m) and Shigatse, the 2nd largest city of Tibet. Shigatse is a well-known and historically significant monastery in Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of Tibet’s six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa. It is also known as the Heap of Glory and is located at the foot of Shigatse’s Drolmari (Tara’s Mountain). From afar, you can see Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Simila Mountain Pass, Pelkor Chöde Monastery, and Gyangtse Fortress. Spend the night in a hotel.
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Day 7
Shigatse – Sakya – Tingri (10hr, 290km)
After breakfast, go to Tashi Lhumpo monastery, which is also known as the Panchen Lama’s seat. Drive to Tingri after that, stopping in the middle to see one of the most well-known monasteries, the Sakya monastery. Then we’ll travel via Gyatso La on our way to Tingri, which is considered the gateway of the Himalayan Nature Reserve.
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Day 8
Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp- 5300M (3 hrs. 90km)
After you’ve finished your breakfast, take a drive to the Rongbuk Monastery, traveling via the Pang-La Pass on Mt. Everest’s northern face. You will be treated to breathtaking vistas of Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Qowowuyag (8201m), and Mt Makalu (8463m) on your trek. Stay the night in the guest house there when you arrive.
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Day 9
Rongbuk Monastery – Everest Base Camp – Saga (8/9hrs, 460km)
Today, you can see the dawn from the summit of Mount Everest. After that, enjoy some breakfast before continuing on your journey to Saga, going via the Peiku Tso Lake (4600m). Spend the night in a guesthouse in Lhasa.
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Day 10
Saga- Lake Mansarovar
Drive to the holy Lake Mansarovar after breakfast. It’s an auspicious day for everyone since you’ll get your first look of Holy Lake Mansarovar and a vista of Mt. Kailash from Horchu. The journey will take around 8 hours and will pass over Sand dunes. Find a nice spot along the journey to snap unforgettable group pictures of Kailash Mansarovar, and Rakshashtal. This is the moment that everyone has been anticipating. Arrive and complete all check-in procedures at your pre-arranged hotel. After that, you may go to Lake Mansarovar in the evening to see its beauty. You can also participate in the sacred ceremonies held there or take a holy bath in its pure water. Return to your hotel once it’s finished, enjoy dinner, and sleep the night away.
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Day 11
Mansarovar- Dirapuk via Darchen
You’ll get up early today, eat breakfast, and then go to Tarboche. Every pilgrim taking part in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will have the opportunity to travel through the holy Yam Dwar before beginning their journey.
Those who are not participating in the Parikrama will be treated to a view of Mount Kailash before returning to Yam Dwar. They will stay at the guesthouse for two days while waiting for the arrival of other group members who will be participating in Parikrama.
If Parikrama participants require a horse or yak, this may be arranged with the aid of your Tibetan guide and on a direct payment basis. They will be carried by other Yaks and Yak men, to mention the other logistics. It is also strongly advised that Yatris bring hot drinking water as well as a packed meal for use throughout the trek. The pilgrims will have a level journey today, with some modest ascents, culminating to the completion of their trek to Dirapuk in around 5-6 hours. The Yatris will be provided with a midway break so that they may eat their packed lunch.
Because the weather in Dirapuk is far too cold, your Tibetan guide will be prepared with a pre-booked hotel where you may check in and then spend the night. The Yatris would be able to see the North Face of the most revered Mount Kailash near from Dirapuk.
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Day 12
Dirapuk- Zuthulphuk (18km trek)
Today’s start will undoubtedly be extremely pleasant for the pilgrims, as they will be treated to a golden vista of Mount Kailash thanks to the first sunshine seen before sunrise. Breakfast is served before embarking on an exciting walk to Zuthulphuk. This trek is regarded the longest and roughest of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra since it begins with a steep climb up to Dolma-La high pass (5630 m) for about 3-4 hours, then descend to Gauri Kund for about 2.5 hours, and then walk over flat terrain for another 2-3 hours. On reaching the Dolma La, the Yatris are going to witness the Shivasthal which is a highly favoured place comprising of some flags and other objects like ornaments, clothes and some belongings since it is believed that whatever you will be offering here shall be attained by you in heaven after your death. It is very beautiful and surely the Yatris are going to be in love with the serenity lying there. It is recommended for the travelers to carry their packed lunch as well as hot drinkable water along with them. After crossing Dolma La, look for Gauri Kund on the right side of your route as you descend. We’ll stop for lunch in the middle of the descent and then continue downward. The party must proceed with caution since there will be several loose stones along the road. Those Yatris traveling by Yak/horse would have to walk for 2-3 hours after Dolma La to get down. When the Yatris arrive at Zuthulphuk, they will spend the night in a dormitory-style guesthouse/lodge/tent.
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Day 13
Zuthulphuk to Darchen
Today is the last day of your journey to Kailash Parikrama, and it will culminate with a short trek of approximately 3-4 hours, allowing the Yatris to get up at a regular time in the morning and begin trekking to Darchen town. We will arrange for a car to pick you up and drop you off to Darchen’s guesthouse, where your other group members will be waiting. Have lunch at your guesthouse and then travel to Paryang or Dongba to complete the remaining course of Lake Mansarovar’s circumambulation (approximately 30 percent). Stay the night at your guesthouse.
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Day 14
Darchen-Saga
Wake up, eat a sumptuous meal, and then get ready to be transported to Saga. During your drive, take in some beautiful and heart-stopping vistas before arriving in Saga in the afternoon. You have remaining day off today, so take advantage of it by exploring the local markets in Saga. After you’ve finished, return to your hotel and spend the night there after dinner.
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Day 15
Saga- Shigatse
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic journey to Shigatse. After arriving in Shigatse, spend the night in guest house.
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Day 16
Shigatse- Lhasa
After breakfast, you will be transported to Shigatse, where you will have supper and spend the night at a pre-arranged hotel in Lhasa.
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Day 17
Lhasa to Kathmandu by flight
Today, after completing your breakfast, you will be transported to the airport to catch a 90-minute flight to Kathmandu. The trip passes over some of the world’s most massive peaks, including the Himalayas, and is thus classified as a scenic flight among others. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transported to your pre-arranged accommodation for an overnight stay.
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Day 18
Kathmandu Departure
After breakfast, drive to the airport and board your aircraft to your destination.