Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour

Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour

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duration

Trip Duration

17 Days
difficulty

Trip Difficulty

Challenging
activity

Mode of Tour

Overland Tour
start-end

Start / End

Kathmandu / Lhasa / Kailash / Kathmandu
destination

Destination

Kailash, Tibet
group-size

Group Size

min 5 to max 40 People
accommodation

Accommodation

Hotel / Guesthouse
transportation

Transportation

Van / Bus / Plane
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Highlights of Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour

  • Explore UNECO heritage sites in Kathmandu
  • Scenic flight of Kathmandu Lhasa Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Norbulinka palace, Drepung monastery,Jokhang temple, Sera monastery and Barkhor squire
  • Driving via well paved highway
  • Passing through high passes with decorative Tibetan flags
  • Visit other major monuments on the way driving
  • Panaromic mountains and beautiful Lakes
  • Explore local Tibetan cultures and peoples
  • Holy Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kaiash
  • 3 Days round of Mount Kailash by trekking or with the help of horse
US$ 3500 per person
  • Best Price Guarantee
  • Flexible booking dates
  • Owner operated company
  • Decades of experience

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Trip Overview of Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour

Kathmandu Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour: Mount Kailash, located in far west corner of Tibet is the most sacred peak of Asia. The beauty of the 6638-meter high Mount Kailash, that looks like a symmetrical cone shaped rock capped by pure crystalline ice all the time, is echoed in various mythological and literary works. Dominating the north of the Himalayan Barrier with its spectacular view, the Mount Kailash (or Mt. Kailas) is equally venerated as the holiest pilgrimage site by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bön-Po. Tibetans regard this mountain as the manifestation of Mount Meru, “the navel of the earth” where founder of Bon religion, Tonpa Shenrab, is believed to have descended from heaven, Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, Buddhists as the abode of Samvara and Jains as a scared site where their prophet, Rishaba attained spiritual enlightenment.

With its four sheer walls, distinctive snow-capped peak, and valleys interspersed with brightly-clad Tibetan pilgrims, Mount Kailash or Kang Rimpoche (‘precious snow-peak’, as known by the Tibetans) is an awe-inspiring sight.Four great rivers of Asia: the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra (Tsangpo) originate from here. A three-day trek (Parikrama or Kora) around Mount Kailash over a 5630 meter Drolma La (pass), clockwise for Buddhists and Hindus, and anti-clockwise followers of the ancient Bon religion, is said to erase the sins of a lifetime.

To complete the Kailash pilgrimage one should bath in the sacred Lake Manasarovar, stunningly set on the Tibetan plateau bordered by the majestic Gurla Mandata. On the journey to Mt. Kailash across the windswept Tibetan plateau, you will see cliff-top monasteries, wild-looking but hardy and hospitable Tibetans, yak caravans journeying over snowy passes, and the great peaks of the Himalaya with a foreground of grazing herds, yak skin tents and a glittering turquoise lake. Journeying through Norbulingka, Sera and Drepung monasteries, Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and Barkhor markets, you gain in-depth understanding of Tibetan ancient cultures and civilizations.

On this expertly guided overland tour on deluxe Vav/Bus, you get to explore colorful mosaic of Tibetan arts, crafts, history, culture, custom, tradition, lifestyle and cuisine and in the process attain profound spirituality. You become a witness to a host of indigenous cultures on your tour to Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and other significant en route cities. Further drive across the wide open spaces of the Tibetan Plateau brings you to Lake Manasarovar, before completing a kora around Mt Kailash. From there, you re-cross the vast arid plains before heading south to the Nepalese border and returning to Kathmandu.

This is truly the trip of a lifetime with stunning scenery and cultural highlights. You can join this trip either in Lhasa or in Kathmandu. The tour starts with a comprehensive trip briefing in Kathmandu followed by a sensational trans Himalayan flight to Lhasa that passes over Mt. Everest and many highest peaks of the world (if you join the tour in Kathmandu). In case you wish to start the tour in Lhasa arriving from anywhere in mainland China or taking a new train from Beijing you will be briefed about the tour by your Tibetan Guide.

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Trip Note

Participants of the trip must keep in mind that this is an adventure journey that takes you into one of the remotest corner of the Tibetan plateau where many unexpected and unpleasant events may contribute to the need for a change in the itinerary. Depending on the prevailing situation, the itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of tour conclusion should always coincide with the original plan.

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Trip Information

Document needed

  • At least 6 month valid (Date count up to traveling period) passport scan copy at the time of booking
  • Your original passport and a passport size of picture once you arrive in Kathmandu if your tour starts from Nepal
  • If you are traveling to Tibet from mainland China, we need your Chinese visa along with your passport copy to issue Tibet permit
  • We also need your one night hotel confirmation within China to send your original permit.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kathmandu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Saga and in Darchen is also in twin sharing nice hotel of 3 star deluxe. Accommodation in Mansarovar, Derapuk and Juthulpuk for 3 nights is in group sharing basic guest houses as there is no option to get deluxe accommodations.

Meals

Meals in Lhasa and Shigantse are from local hotels and restaurants. Every morning breakfast will get from same hotel you stay. Lunch and Dinner is from local restaurants which are Chinese and Tibetan styles. Foods items are not fixed, it can be chosen from menu.

We cater freshly cooked vegetarian foods from Saga to Kailash. There will be minimum 17 peoples in every group. Your traveling date can fix as per your suitable if there is 17 peoples a group. Single or less than 17 peoples group can join our suitable group. Join the trip with us from May till September month.

Water

Drinking water in the trip is extra cost and you can buy bottled mineral water. It is suggested drinking at least 3 litters water every day to make your body balance in high altitude. During 3 days Kailash parikrama, you ca buy bottled mineral water from local tent shops.

Transportation

Transpiration in this tour is by Van or bus. it is depend on group size. we drive with van or bus till valley of the God, little further from Darchen and start walking for 3 days to complete Kailash Kora. Our private transportation are not allow during Kailash Kora.

Extra cost

Extra cost in the trip is drinking water, your personal expenses and shopping yourself. Accept that personal horse and helper if you need during Kailash Parikrama that is also extra from the tour cost. Personal helper during Kailash Kora may need to handover your hand bag if you are not able to carry it yourself. Personal horse and helper may need if you are not able to walking in Kailash Kora. Extra expenses may spend to tipping your staffs.

US$ 3500 per person
  • Best Price Guarantee
  • Flexible booking dates
  • Owner operated company
  • Decades of experience

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