Kailash Tour with Lhasa Both Way by Flights

Trip Duration 14 Days
Trip Grade Moderate

About Kailash Tour with Lhasa Both Way by Flights

Until September of 2017, the 14 day Kailash tour both way by flights were in much operation because of the heavy destruction of road and other infrastructure at the old border point called Tatopani – Zhangmu as a result of the massive earthquake of the 25th of April 2015. Alternatively, there was only way to Mt Kailash by an expensive helicopter flight via Simikot located at the far remote western part of Nepal. So, even today, those people who wish to avoid the risky drive along the difficult terrain of the

newly opened border point of Kerung and the expensive helicopter journey, have been undertaking this 14 days Kailash tour by flights. This is the easiest option open to all, but expensive.

In other words, first, we fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu or from the mainland China and proceed to Mt Kailash and Manasarovar. After completing the tour, we again come back to Lhasa using the same way back journey and finally fly back to Kathmandu or to the mainland China as per itinerary. Have the great tour with us, you will be fascinated!

Trip Highlights

Colorful prayer flags beautifully flapping on the kora trail, on each Tibetan house, on the high passes and on each monastery,
Holy bath in the Manasarovar facing towards Mt Kailash,
Immersing yourself in the Tibetan culture with beautiful monasteries and people,
Highly scenic and rewarding overland tour to holy Kailash via Lhasa,
Holy city of Lhasa, cultural centre of Tibet with Potala Palace with 13 floors, 1,000 rooms and 10,000 steps,
Extremely picturesque drive on the Tibetan plateau with excellent road,
Accompaniment of a good English speaking Tibetan guide throughout the tour
Good food (both veg & non-veg) available throughout the tour
Memorable 2½ day circumambulation (kora) around Mt Kailash on foot

Itinerary

1
Day 01: KATHMANDU (1,300M) - LHASA (3,650M)

Morning transfer to airport - Fly to Lhasa by a trans-Himalayan flight (1 hr) with a high chance of enjoying the panoramic view of the mighty Himalaya with a close up view Mt Everest (8,848 m) and other adjoining peaks. Welcome and assistance by our Tibetan guide at the Gongaar airport - Transfer to Lhasa (45 min) through the new tunnel with a visit to Drolma Lakhang and check in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatisation.
- LHASA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
2
Day 02: IN LHASA

AM: Visit Potala Palace.
It is one of the most famous architectural works of Tibet and stands on the top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. The term Potala comes from Sanskrit. In the 7th century, it was built for the meditational purpose. It was the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. Its white part used to be for the administrative purpose and the red part for the religious purpose.

PM: Visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar
Jokhang Temple is situated at the centre of the old part of Lhasa called Barkhor. It was built in the mid-7th century and was later extended by the successive rulers. It is a four storied temple with splendid golden roofs. It has a combination of architecture of Tang Dynasty & Nepalese Buddhist temples.
Barkhor Bazaar:
It is a bazaar complex just outside and around Jokhang Temple. It is the main Tibetan bazaar which has been able to sustain Tibetan culture & heritage until today. This bazaar is good for shopping and eating out and also mixing with the local Tibetan people.
- IN LHASA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
3
Day 03: IN LHASA

AM: Visit Drepung Monastery.
It is situated 5 km away to the western suburb of Lhasa city at the foot of Mt Ganpoi Uze. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelugpa sect in Tibet. One time, the biggest monastery with 10,000 monks occupies 250,000 square meter. It maintains plentiful of historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts.

PM: Visit Sera Monastery.
Sera is one of the Gelugpa’s six great monasteries in Tibet. It was founded in 1419. The complex today, a veritable monastic city, occupies a site of nearly 12 hectre. Sera, like Ganden & Drepung, was a vital center of religious activity that drew students from the far corners of Tibet. In its heyday, it boasted over 5000 monks and novices. In fact, Sera is one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. The debating monks are the worth seeing sight organized everyday in the afternoon in the garden of Sera Monastery.
- IN LHASA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
4
Day 04: LHASA - GYANTSE (3,950 m) – SHIGATSE (3,900 m): 261 + 90 KM

AM: Scenic drive to Gyantse via Yamadroke Lake (holy turquoise lake) over crossing two high passes Karo La (5,010 m) & Kamba La (4,794 m).

PM: Visit Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.
The famous Kumbum Stupa, a combination of pagoda and stupa arts, stands with nine floors with its 108 doors and 77 chapels containing clay sculptures and various murals. The pagoda is said to have 100,000 images of the Buddha either sculptured or painted.

Phalkor Monastery is the next door monument to the Kumbum Stupa. It was founded in 1418. Its role is unique on the Buddhism in Tibet as it represents all the three sects of Tibetan Buddhism: Gelugpa, Sakkyapa and Bhuton.

Late afternoon, scenic drive to Shigatse (90 km: 1½ hrs) through the beautiful mustard farmland passing by sporadic typical Tibetan villages. Overnight at hotel.
- SHIGATSE
- BED & BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
5
Day 05: XIGATSE – SAGA (4,400m): 410 KM

Scenic drive TO SAGA via XIGATSE and LHATSE along the typical Tibetan landscape. Reach SAGA crossing the bridge over the BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER – GUEST HOUSE
- SAGA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- GUEST HOUSE
6
Day 06: SAGA – MANASAROVAR (4,560 M)(APROX: 710 KM

Picturesque drive SAGA to MANASAROVAR passing by the small townships like PARYANG, DZONGBA and MAYUM LA (pass of 5,225 m) through the scenic Tibetan landscape with frequent Himalayan view on your left hand side. GUEST HOUSE.
- MANASAROVAR
- BED & BREAKFAST
- GUEST HOUSE
7
Day 07: MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN (4,620 M): 40 km/1 hr

Explore MANASAROVAR for the whole day until the time to drive to DARCHEN. Scenic drive to DARCHEN, the base camp of MT KAILASH for the preparation of the journey around MT KAILASH. Get all preparation complete for the 3 day long walk aournd MT KAILASH next day – GUEST HOUSE.
- DARCHEN
- BED & BREAKFAST
- GUEST HOUSE
8
Day 08: DARCHEN – DHIRAPHUK

Drive ahead of TARBOCHE to the trek starting point of KAILASH (9 km/30 min). Start trek to DHIRAPUK (4,860m: 10 km/approx 5 – 6 hrs). The total distance of kora around MT KAILASH from DARCHEN to DARCHEN is 53 km. -TENTED GUEST HOUSE.
- DHIRAPHUK
- BED & BREAKFAST
- TENTED GUEST HOUSE
9
Day 09: DIRAPHUK – DROMA LA - ZUTUL PUK

Continue trek to ZUTHUL PUK (4,760 m: 18 km/approx 7-8 hrs) trek by crossing over the highest pass of DROMA LA (5, 600 m). TENTED GUEST HOUSE.
- ZUTULPHUK
- BED & BREAKFAST
- TENTED GUEST HOUSE
10
Day 10: ZUTUL PUK – DARCHEN - MANASAROVAR

End KAILASH kora at a distance of 10 km (approx 3-4 hrs trek). Pick up and drive back to DARCHEN (9 KM) and continue drive to MANASAROVAR and rest. GUEST HOUSE.
- MANASAROVAR
- BED & BREAKFAST
- GUEST HOUSE
11
Day 11: MANASAROVAR - SAGA: 710 KM

Picturesque drive back to SAGA passing by the small townships like MAYUM LA PASS, DZONGBA & PARYANG through the scenic Tibetan landscape with frequent Himalayan view on your right hand side. GUEST HOUSE.
- SAGA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- GUEST HOUSE
12
Day 12: SAGA – SHIGATSE (3,900 m): 505 KM

Scenic drive back to SHIGATSE via LHATSE along the typical Tibetan landscape. Hotel in SHIGATSE.
- SHIGATSE
- BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
13
Day 13: XIGATSE – LHASA: 280 KM

AM: Visit TASHILHOMPU MONASTERY.
Tashilhumpu Monastery is the seat of Panchen Lama. It is the most beautiful monastery in Tibet, it is believed. It was founded in 1417. The most amazing in this monastery is the giant statue of the Maitreya (the future Buddha)(26 metre in height and 275 Kg pure gold with many more invaluable jewels) erected by the 9th Panchen Lama in 1914 and took 4 years for its completion. Fourth Panchen Lama’s funeral stupa was also built inside the monastery in 1662 which is one of the major attractions in the monastery.
PM: Scenic drive back to LHASA via northern route along the scenic bank and gorges made by the BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER. Hotel in Lhasa.
- LHASA
- BED & BREAKFAST
- HOTEL
14
Day 14: LHASA – KATHMANDU

After breakfast, transfer to airport (45 min) and fly back to KATHMANDU. Request the airlines for the right hand side window seat for Mt Everest view in your flight back to KATHMANDU – After arrival at KATHANDU, transfer to your hotel . END OF YOUR TOUR.
- KATHMANDU
- BED & BREAKFAST

Cost Includes

NOTE: The prive given in the price tag is based on 2 PERSONS MINIMUM BASIS WITH 3 STAR HOTELS where available and recommendable.

Twin sharing accommodation inthe respective hotels and guest houses in Lhasa and Xigatse and in the rest of the palces on guest houses as per itinerary
Meal plan in all hotels and guest houses on BED & BREAKFAST basis
Good English speaking Tibetan Guide
Transportation as per itinerary by Good Jeep in Nepal and Good Van in Tibet
Monastery entrance fees
Tibet Travel permit fee
Yak and Yak man (1 yak for 2 men’s luggage for kora)
Oxygen bottle (1 each: 800 ml)

Cost Excludes:

Tibet visa fee US$ 89 net per person (Extra payable)
Air fare KTM/LXA/KTM: US$ 490+197 (Extra payable: subject to change as per airlines)
All Insurances
Extra costs due to natural or political disturbance which is beyond our control
Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, porter charges, etc.
All trekking & camping arrangement like sherpa, cook, main meals, truck, equipments, etc.

FOR THE GROUP PRICES FOR ABOVE 2 PERSONS, PLS SEE THE BEST GROUP PRICES BELOW.

FOR LOW SEASON: APR, MAY, JUN & OCT – 2018

(IN US$/NETT PER PERSON)

BASIS	3 STAR HOTEL	BUDGET HOTELS
02 – 03 pax (person)	$ 2,680	$ 2,570
04 – 06 pax	$ 1,810	$ 1,690
07 – 10 pax	$ 1,495	$ 1,305
Single supplement	$ 350	$ 240

FOR LOW SEASON: APR, MAY, JUN & OCT. – 2018

(IN US$/NETT PER PERSON)

BASIS	3 STAR HOTELS	BUDGET HOTELS
02 – 03 pax (person)	$ 2,830	$ 2,720
04 – 06 pax	$ 1,910	$ 1,790
07 – 10 pax	$ 1,565	$ 1,465
Single supplement	$ 350	$ 240

Useful info

IMPORTANT:

1. Higher the number of participants in the group, the cost will be lower. Bring your friends. Price will get better.

2. The tour is completely based on guest houses with breakfast only.

3. Next, the cost seems slightly higher because we have to use 4WD jeeps in the Nepal side 2 times up & down.

4. Tibet visa fees vary from nationality to nationality. Please check with us.

5. The tour is based on guest houses & 3 star hotels with breakfast only. Lunch and dinner are easily available in each guest house and hotel en route.

6. The guest houses on the Kailash side are basic with common toilets and all are requested not to have a high expectation.

FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION AND OTHER DETAILS ON KAILASH TOUR, PLS SEE TRAVEL INFORMATION ON TIBET AND KAILASH TOURS.

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