Trip Valid:  15/04/2008- 30/11/2009
Length: 23 days     
Trip Code: WT-305
Group Size: Minimum 2

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Tour Itinerary:

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
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
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, 7-8hours, 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, 6 hour drive, 4050M high)(B)
Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, do its kora. Then start driving to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery, which is the main monastery at Sakyapa, hike around the monastery northern ruins. Late afternoon drive to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse,

Day 6 Lhatse / Saga (306KM, 5-6 hours, 4600M high) (B)
Today drive from Lhatse to Saga, pass several high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and along the route with plateau mountain ranges. Overnight at Saga Hotel. 

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)
Morning drive pass the many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains, cross the Mayun-la pass (5216m), if lucky might see many wild animals at the plateau grasslands. After arrival at Lake side, make a walk to Chiu Monastery which is the best point to see Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at Chiu Monastery village. ( 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
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
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.

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 / Ali ( 200Km, 6-7 hours)
Drive from Zanda to Ali, pass Laochi-la and Lalung-la over 5000m , the road is equally tough going. Overnight at Ali ( Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 16  Ali / Gegye ( 112km, 2-3hours)
Drive to  Gegye in the afternoon. Overnight at Gegye ( Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 17  Gegye / Gertse ( 368km, 8-9hours)
Drive from Gegye to Gertse, the road becomes widely. Today you will be driven on Tibetan Northern No man's land,  have great view of the wild animals, small lakes. Overnight at Gertse ( Guest house, dorm bed).
 
Day 18  Gertse / Tsochen ( 257Km, 7-8hours) 
Drive from Gertse to Tsochen, on the way you will see some small lakes. Overnight at Tsochen ( Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 19  Tsochen / Raka (240Km, 8hours)
Drive from Tsochen to Raka, along the valley, pass Songma-la pass ( 5500m), then you will see Tagyel-tso, and other small lakes. Overnight at Raka ( Guest house, dorm bed).
 
Day 20  Drive from Raka to Lhatse (280Km,8hours ). Overnight at Lhatse ( Shanghai Grand Hotel).

Day 21  Drive from Lhatse to Lhasa (450km, 7hours). Overnight at Lhasa ( Shangbala Hotel or Jinbo Hotel).

Day 22 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.