Trip Code: WT-304
Trip Valid:  15/04/2008- 30/11/2009
Length: 19 days     
Group Size: Minimum 2

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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.

Day 2  Lhasa sightseeing (B)
Today you will visit the World Heritage Sites of  Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple and explore the bustling bazaar along the Barkhor Street,  overnight at Lhasa.

Day 3  Lhasa sightseeing (B)
The escorted tours today will cover some other highlights of Lhasa - the Drepung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, both of them are Gelupa Monasteries. And also you will visit the famous Dalai lama summer palace - Norbulingka.  overnight at Lhasa.

Day 4  Lhasa / Yamdrok lake / Gyantse / Shigatse, (360KM, 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.

Day 5  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.

Day 6  Lhatse / Saga (346KM, 5-6 hours, 4600M high) (B)
Today drive from Sakya to Saga, pass several high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and along the route with plateau mountain ranges. Overnight at Saga.

Day 7  Saga / Paryang (255Km, 5hours, 4750M high)
Taking another 255km drive from Saga to Paryang, you weave your way through small dusty town of Zhongba amidst enchanting panoramic views. 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 Drive from Darchen to Zanda (270 Km, around 6-7hours),
Drive from Darchen to Zanda along the Xinjing-Tibet Hwy, and drive off the main Hwy after 150Km, go across a few mountain passes, you will see the magnificent Tholing Forest. Afternoon visit Tholing Monastery. Overnight at Zanda.

Day 14  Zanda / Guge Kingdom ( 23KM, 40 minutes )
Morning drive to Tsaparang Guge Kingdom ruins, make a half day tour at there. Afternoon drive back to Zanda and have a rest or look around Zanda town. Overnight at Zanda.

Day 15  Zanda / Darchen  (250 Km, 7- 8hours, 4560M high)
After breakfast, start drive back to Darchen. Overnight at Darchen.

Day 16 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.

Day 17 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.

Day 18 Lhatse / Shigatse / Lhasa ( 450KM, 7hours, 3650M high)
Today drive back to Lhasa along the Friendship Hway. Overnight at Lhasa.