Key Information: Tour Duration: 25
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 20
people Destination(s):TibetNepal Specialty Categories:Cultural JourneyHiking & Trekking Season: May - October Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 600 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
This journey starts from Kathmandu after one full day rest in an ancient capital of Nepal’s. We then take a scenic flight to Lhasa with spectacular mountain views and Tibetan landscape. We spend three nights in Lhasa a Buddhist Capital visiting the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor market before taking drive towards Manasorvar. We drive through central Tibet via Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise lake), to the historical towns of Gyantse and Shigatse and further by 4-WD jeeps to the famous Rongbu Monastery and day-hike to North Everest Base camp from where the views of the North Face of Mt. Everest is awesome. Continue across the Tibetan Highlands, following the great Yarlung Tsangpo river valley, to the sacred landscape of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.
The breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks as well as the views of Tibetan countryside will make the journey an unforgettable one. Witness Buddhist prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and observe religious customs to help understand the Tibetan religion and life. After exploring the lake and surrounding area we will follow the 3-day pilgrimage trail around the holy mountain to complete an once-in-a-lifetime kora or parikrama. Afterwards, driver back to Kathmandu.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Upon arrival transfer to hotel / welcome dinner followed by brief / Hotel
Day 2: Day at leisure / Hotel
Day 3: Fly to Lhasa in Tibet (3750m) / Hotel
Day 4: Lhasa sightseeing / Hotel
Day 5: Lhasa Sightseeing / Hotel
Day 6: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok lake / Hotel
Day 7: Drive to Shigatse / Hotel
Day 8: Drive to Xegar / Camp
Day 9: Drive to Rongbuk / Camp
Day 10: Excursion to Base Camp and back to Rongbuk / Camp
Day 11: Drive to Saga / Camp
Day 12: Drive to Dongba / Camp
Day 13: Drive to Manasorvar / Camp
Day 14: leisure day at Manasorvar lake / Camp
Day 15: Drive to Darchen / Hotel or camp
Day 16: Drive to Darboche & Trek to Dira Puk (4775m)
Day 17: Trek over Dolma La to Zuthul Puk (4700m)
Day 18: Easy trek & Drive to Hor Qu (4560m) / Camp
Day 19: Drive Hor Qu to Mayumla Phedi (4500m) / Camp
Day 20: Drive Mayumla to New Dongba (4500m)
Day 21: Drive New Dongba to Yak Kharka (4675m) / Camp
Day 22: Drive Yak Kharkha to Nyalam (3750m) / Camp
Day 23: Drive to Kathmandu (1300m) / Hotel
Day 24: Day at Leisure / shopping day / evening farewell dinner / Hotel
Day 25: Drive to airport for return journey
Note: Extension of this tour to visit the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at Tsaparang & Tholing is possible. Customized itineraries for private groups are available. Please contact us for details.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Accommodation in KTM & Lhasa
- Best possible hotel enroute
- Flight tickets to Lhasa
- Full board camping in Tibet
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- Nepalese staff for Camping
- Yak for carrying luggage
- 4WD land cruiser and support Truck
- Guided sightseeing tours
- All entry fees for sightseeing
- Entry fees for Kailash & Everest BC
- Travel permit
- Tibet visa
Price Excludes:
- Lunch & dinner during Kathmandu
- Emergency evacuation if needed
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Bar bills and laundry
- Travel insurance
- Optional trips and sightseeing
- Personal equipments
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
