Beijing Lhasa Kailash Tour Package

Itinerary

• Day 01 : Beijing Arrival

  Welcome to Beijing - one of the world's great ancient capitals, Beijing is a must-see because it is home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past. On arrival you will be met by the representative & transfer to your hotel in Beijing. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore the Capital city.

• Day 02 : Beijing

  Today is surely going to be a very enjoyable day for you since you will be indulging in the sightseeing tour of Beijing. Firstly explore the Tiananmen Square as well as the Temple of Heaven. On the completion of your tour, drive back towards your pre-booked hotel at Beijing.

• Day 03 : Beijing - Lhasa by Train

  After breakfast, head towards the majorly prominent Mutianyu Great Wall incorporating 23 watchtowers. Apart from that, give a halt to explore the Beijing Olympic Village along with "Bird’s Nest" and the "Water Cube" stadium. Later, you can relax for a while and then board an overnight train from the Beijing west railway station destined for Lhasa.

• Day 04 : Train Travel

  Surely, this train ride is going to be an intriguing as well as a very fascinating one for you. During the daylight, you are going to pass amidst Xian, Lanzhou and also the Xining area.

• Day 05 : Lhasa Arrival

  You are going to arrive at the Golmud, Qinghai Province in the morning. Finally arrive at Lhasa and you are going to witness our tour representative waiting for you at the railway station. He will assist your transfer to the pre-booked hotel in Lhasa. Today, you are free to spend this day as per your comfort since you will be acclimatizing with the climatic conditions and elevation of Lhasa. Overnight stay at Four Points by Sheraton or similar in Lhasa.

• Day 06 : Lhasa - after breakfast take a tour of Lhasa visiting Jokhang temple, Barkhor street and Potala palace

  Wake up as per your comfort, enjoy some delectable breakfast at your accommodation in Lhasa and once done, indulge in the very fascinating sightseeing tour of Lhasa. Firstly, start your tour with the most splendid Jokhang Temple followed by your visits to the circular Barkhor Street and then finally visit the Potala Palace. Later, return to your hotel and stay overnight at your accommodation in Lhasa.

• Day 07 : Drive to Shigatse (3900 m) - 350 km/ 7-8 hrs.

  Commence your day with some tasty breakfast and then head towards the exploration of Norbulinka Palace. Once done, start your drive in order to reach Tibet’s second largest city Shigatse. Arrive at Shigatse, and then witness the beauty of Tashilhunpo Monastery. Stay overnight at your pre-booked hotel Shigatse, Hotel Manasarovar or similar.

• Day 08 : Drive from Shigatse to Saga (4640 m).

  Wake up early, have some breakfast and then indulge in a drive towards Saga. Our representatives will be serving packed lunch in the midway. Finally reach Saga and stay overnight at Hotel Saga or equivalent.

• Day 09 : Saga to Manasarovar Lake

  Today, you are going to have the first view of Mount Kailash and also the pious Lake Manasarovar. Today after breakfast, start your drive from Saga towards Lake Manasarovar while passing through the Mayum La Pass that is considered to be the highest point of your drive. Finally, on reaching Manasarovar, you shall have to change your vehicle and board the Chinese buses which will be assisting you in the circumambulation (Parikrama) of Lake Mansarovar. Stay overnight at a dormitory styled guest house at Manasarovar.

• Day 10 : Mansarovar - Darchen to Dirapukh (12 km trek)

  Have some breakfast and then start a drive of approx. 1 hour towards Darchen. On reaching Darchen, have some Darshan of the holy gate Yam Dwar and from there, start your trek towards Dirapuk. Today is the first day of circumambulation (Mount Kailash Parikrama) and then trek for 6-7 hours. During this trek, you are going to visit Mount Kailash’s northern face and also the Charan Sparsh i.e. the foot of Mount Kailash. Ultimately, reach Dirapuk and then stay overnight in a lodge there. However, the pilgrims who do not want to participate in this trek can stay at Darchen’s guesthouse and wait for other members.

• Day 11 : Dirapukh to Zuthulphuk by trek (18 km)

  Today’s trek is going to be the toughest one. This day’s ultimate destination is going to be Zuthulphuk. Firstly, you shall have to climb up continuously till you reach the highest point of this trek i.e. the Dolma La Pass and then descend towards Gauri Kund. On reaching Gauri Kund, walk on a normal base and finally arrive at Zuthulphuk. Stay overnight in a dormitory styled lodge/guesthouse at Zuthulphuk.

• Day 12 : Zuthulphuk to New Dongba

  Trek for a distance of approximately 8 kms today and finally arrive at a spot from where you shall be boarding a coach that would be taking us to New Dongba while passing through Horachu Manasarovar.

• Day 13 : New Dongba to Saga

  Wake up, have some tasty breakfast and then start your drive in order to reach Saga. On arriving at Saga, check-into your hotel/stay/guesthouse and then stay overnight there.

• Day 14 : Saga to Shigatse

  Today start a scenic drive towards Shigatse that would be for 9 hours while covering a distance of 450km. Arrive at Shigatse, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

• Day 15 : Shigatse to Lhasa

  Wake up as per your comfort, enjoy some delectable breakfast and then it’s the time for you to explore the Tashilunpo Monastery. On its completion, indulge in a drive towards Lhasa. Give a midway halt to visit the Nyemo Tunba village where you are going to witness the Tibetan incense made by the artists present there. Once done, continue with your drive and then finally arrive at Lhasa for an overnight stay.

• Day 16 : Lhasa Departure

  Transfer to Airport and board flight for your onward journey.