Trip Code: WT-301
Trip Valid: 15/03/2007- 15/11/2007
Length: 18 days
Group Size: Minimum 2
Price( Price valide 1/05/2007 - 15/11/2007 ):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.5.Vehicle Type | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | Single supplement |
Toyota 4500 | 2025 | 1530 | 1305 | 210 |
Toyota6200 | 1900 | 1450 | 1240 | 210 |
Mt. Kailash has been a lodestone to pilgrims and adventurous travellers for centuries but until recently very few had set their eyes on the sacre mountains. This situation has begun to change in recent years because of improved roads, new bridges and telephone lines, they make it more accessible. The easiest 
way to travel to Mt.Kailash is taking Landcruiser trip.
Mt Kailash refers to the 'sacred mountain' in Tibetan and 'Heaven of Siva' in Sanskrit (Siva is the god of Hinduism). It is the place where the religion of Bon is originated. According to the Indian epics Lomoyana and the Tibetan historic epics History of Gangdise, people began to worship Mt Kailash as early as in 1000 B.C. As the Bon sutra goes, a river, which rose from Mt Kailash, flew into Lake Manasarova, which meant 'unconquerable'. Then four great rivers, named after the four supernatural animals in paradise - the horse, lion, elephant and peacock, rose from the lake and flew to four directions.
Mt. Kailash can be visited from Late April to December. Best time approach is May, June, July, September and October.
B=breakfast,
Day 1 Kathmandu / Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude in the afternoon, overnight at Lhasa Jixin Grand Hotel or Kailash Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing (B)
Today you will visit the World Heritage Sites of Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market, overnight at Lhasa Jixin Grand Hotel or Kailash Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing (B)
Today you will visit Drepung, Sera Monasteries and summer palace Norbulingka, overnight at Lhasa Jixin Grand Hotel or Kailash Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 4 Lhasa / Yamdrok lake / Gyantse / Shigatse, (340KM, 7hours, 3900M high) (B)
Morning drive up to Kambala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there, which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse, overnight at Shigatse Yak Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 6 Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse, ( 200KM, 4hours, 4050M high) (B)
Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, do its kora. Late morning drive to visit Sakya Monastery which is the main monastery at Sakyapa. Overnight at Lhatse Shanghai Grand Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 7 Lhatse / Saga / Paryang (561KM, 9 hours, 4750M high)
Today you will have a long day drive, pass several high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and along the route with plateau mountain ranges. Lunch will be served at Saga. Overnight at Paryang(Guest House, dorm bed).
Day 8 Paryang / Lake Manasarovar ( 270Km, 4-5 hours, 4560m high)
Drive from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if lucky might come across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass), you will have the first sight of Holy Kailash and Manasarovara. Overnight at the village of Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed).
Day 9 Lake Manasarovar / Darchen (60km, 1.5hours, 4560m high)
Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Darchen, prepare for trekking. Overnight at Darchen (Guest house, dorm bed).
Day 10 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours (Camping)
The first day's parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face at Dirapuk for overnight halt.
Day 11 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours (Camping)
Today our parikarama leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.
Day 12 Trek back to Darchen,14Km, 4- 5hours
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5hours, Overnight at Darchen(Guest house, dorm bed).
Day 13 Darchen / Paryang / Saga (520KM, 9hours, 4600M high)
Today start drive back to Saga, you will have a last view of the Mt.Kailash on the way. Overnight at Saga ( Guest house, dorm bed).
Day 14 Saga / Lhatse (306KM, 5-6hours, 4050M high)
Today start drive back to Lhatse. After such a long time drive, you will have a good rest at Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse Shanghai Grand Hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel)..
Day 15 Shigatse / Lhasa ( 450KM, 7hours, 3650M high)
Today drive back to Lhasa along the Friendship Hway. Overnight at Lhasa Jinxin Grand Hotel or Kailash hotel(Twin-room based on 3 star standard hotel)..
Day 16 Lhasa airport / train station dropping off, end the trip.
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