15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour
This tour will take you to explore the northern and far western regions of Tibet , which have a rich culture and stunning landscapes. You will embark on this trip from Lhasa, where you will spend two days visiting famous attractions. Then you will drive to Gyantse and Shigatse, where you have a good chance to visit Mount Everest. After visiting EBC, you 'll embark on the ultimate pilgrimage: a three -day trek to the sacred Mt. Kailash.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Lhasa(3680m)Stop At: Lhasa Gonggar Airport, 7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China, 850614
Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Day 2: Lhasa SightseeingStop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After enjoying your breakfast, you will have the chance to explore some of Lhasa's famous attractions. There are three great Gelug monasteries in Tibet, and today you will visit two of them. The first site is the Drepung Monastery, located approximately 45 km north of Lhasa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tibet Museum, No.19 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon you will first visit the Tibet Museum. Here you can see life scenes, exquisite clothing, house architecture, festival customs, etc. to explore the special and mysterious Tibetan customs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), No.21 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon, you will visit Norbulingka, which is a typical Tibetan-style royal garden, the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Day 3: Lhasa SightseeingStop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Wandering in the warm sunshine in the morning, you are now standing in front of the Lhasa city landmark, the Potala Palace. In the past, the Potala Palace served as the Dalai Lama's winter palace. Currently, it is a modern museum that collects thousands of traditional Tibetan antiques and objects. It is the best place to learn about its history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After lunch, your guide will take you to visit the Jokhang Temple. Jokhang Temple, built in the seventh century, is considered the most sacred temple in Tibet. The highlight of the Jokhang Temple is the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Barkhor Street is one of Lhasa's busiest streets where you can purchase unique and traditional Tibetan souvenirs.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhasa, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Day 4: Lhasa- Gyantse – ShigatseStop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
Today, your guide will drive you to Shigatse from Lhasa City. Along the way to Shigatse, there is a holy lake, Yamdrok Lake, where the natural scenery is stunning and attractive. It is said that travelers can get rid of all sins and miseries when they are washed by the water in this lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Next, we will pass by the Karola Glacier and enjoy it on the roadside. It is about 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
Stop At: Pelkor Chode Monastery, China, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, Ri Ka Ze Shi, Jiang Zi Xian, Unnamed Road 邮政编码: 857400
Then visit the main monastery in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, known for its exquisite architecture and intact murals and statues.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Shigatse, a 3-star or 4-star hotel.
Day 5: Shigatse -Tingri –EBCStop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
In the morning, you will visit Panchen Lama's home, the Tashilunpo Monastery, then drive to Lhatse, a small town 150 km from Shigatse, and you may have lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, Junction of Tingri, Nyalam, Jilong and Dingjie County, Tingri County 858200 China
After a short rest, you will go ahead to Tingri. You will pass Tsola Pass(4,600m), and Gyatsola Pass(5,248m). In the late afternoon, you enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve. You can enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass (5,198m). Then you'll drive along the New Zigzag road to Everest Base Camp to stay overnight. If the weather is good, you can have a clear view of the sunset of the Golden Everest Peak.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight at the Rongbuk guesthouse or the Nomad Tent (Dorm Bed).
Day 6: EBC-SagaStop At: Peikucuo Lake, Cha'na Country, Nyalam County 858300 China
If the weather is good, you can rise early and enjoy the sunrise at Everest Base Camp. After that, drive to Saga and on the way, you can view the world's 14th highest peak , Mt.Shishapangma (8012m). Later, you will reach Lake Peikutso (4590m) and take a break there. Then continue to Saga. If you are lucky , you 'll likely see wild animals like the wild donkey, wild antelope, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Saga, a guesthouse.
Day 7: Saga – DarchenStop At: Kangrinboqe Peak, Burang County, Ngari Prefecture, China, 859512
Today, you will spend a lot of time on the way, but it's worth seeing the landscape along the way.You'll have stunning views of the great Himalayas to the south and Trans-Himalayan to the north as we drive across the vast plains. This region is home to nomads and you'll see beautiful grasslands and local villages. As we cross the Mayomla Pass (5112M), you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt. Naimonanyi (7694M).
During this exciting journey, you'll pass by sand dunes, mountains, and sandstone valleys before reaching the Darchen, a small nomadic village and a crucial launch point for pilgrimages around Mt. Kailash. Upon your arrival, you can explore Darchen town on your own. If you need porters and yaks, your tour guide will arrange it for you this afternoon.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Darchen, a guesthouse or 4-star hotel.
Day 8: Darchen-DirakpukStop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
In the morning, you will take an eco-bus (which is included in the cost) to Sarshung valley and start your trek from there. Then you will meet your porters and yaks at Sarshung Valley (the cost of hiring yaks, horses, and porters is not included in the package). You'll trek about 15 km from Sarshung Valley to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu River Valleys. During your trek, you can see both the west and north faces of Mount Kailash. Finally, you will visit the Drirapuk Monastery and stay overnight here.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Guesthouse, Dorm Bed.
Day 9: Dirakpuk-ZuktulpukStop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Today is the most challenging day of the trek, as you will climb over the highest pass of the Kora, the Dromala pass (5630m). After a brief break at the top, we will descend into the long valley and stop for lunch at the Shabjay Dakpo nomadic tent. On your way, you can take a break at a tea house. Then you will continue on to the Zultulpuk , built by two important religious figures, Milarepa and Naro Bonchung. Finally, you will visit the Zutulpuk Monastery. Inside the cave, you will find the footprint and handprint of Milarepa.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Guesthouse, Dorm Bed
Day 10: Zuktulpuk - Darchen - Manasarovar - ZhongbaStop At: Lake Manasarovar, 35 miles East of Pulan County, Burang County 110001 China
Today is an easy day to trek. You will trek 9km to complete the Kora, then take the eco bus back to Darchen. According to Buddhism, doing a kora around a holy mountain for one circle can rid one of the sins and miseries of life. Only after facing many hardships can you experience the happiness and satisfaction brought by kora. Take the shuttle bus back to Darchen, which is about 3 km away. We will take you from Darchen to Mansarovar, the highest holy lake in Tibet. It's 40km southwest of Darchen. If the weather is good, you can admire the picturesque scenery of Lake Manasarovar. If you feel good, you can take a walk along the lake for a while. Then you will go to Zhongba.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Zhongba, guesthouse.
Day 11: Zhongba - LhatseStop At: Mount Kailash, Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
Today, we will drive from Zhongba to Lhatse. Although there are no famous scenic spots on the way, the scenery is endless. On your journey, you will see many unnamed lakes and rivers, cross 7 high mountain passes, and experience various weather conditions. You will see natural scenery, rural cattle and sheep, wild animals, and purple flowers all over the mountains all the way.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhatse, 3-star hotel
Day 12: Lhatse- ShigatseStop At: Sakya Monastery, Basiba Road, Sa'gya County 857800 China
You will return to Shigatse via Sakya County. There is a well-known Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Sakya County, the main monastery of Sakyapa. It was built in the 1360s. The walls around this monastery were mostly gray, but the top part of the walls were painted red and white stripes. That's why Variegated Buddhism is also known as Sakyapa.
There are many cultural treasures such as seals, Buddha statues, a vast collection of books, exquisite murals, etc. The murals of the Yuan Dynasty are the most distinctive, making Sakya Monastery known as the "second Dunhuang".
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Shigatse, 3-star or 4-star hotel
Day 13: Shigatse- LhasaStop At: Tunba Town, Nyêmo County, Lhasa, Tibet, China, 851316
Today, we will drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse along the northern route to Lhasa. On your way, you'll see the Yarlung Tsangpo valley. In Nyemo, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Tibetan Incense Workshop. Nyemo County has a rich history of over 1,000 years. This fragrant incense can also be used to prevent infectious diseases such as flu and influenza, as its ingredients contain herbal medicines such as saffron, sandalwood, Chinese Usnea, and borneol. This is the case, except for sacrificial ceremonies.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel
Day 14: Lhasa TourStop At: Lhasa, Tibet, China
We don't have any tourist attractions planned for you today. You could have free time in Lhasa city with your tour guide. If you want to have some activities, we need to get the approval of other members and do it together. According to regulations, foreigners are not allowed to travel to Tibet alone but must be accompanied by a tour guide.
Of course, you could also choose to leave Lhasa today. We will drop you off at either Lhasa Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3-star or 4-star hotel
Day 15: Lhasa DepartureStop At: Lhasa Gonggar Airport, 7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China, 850614
Your tour will end today. You will be transferred to either the Lhasa airport or the railway station for your next destination.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Book at least 12 working days ahead of time if you want to join in a group which has booked by other tourists."
"We accept Solo traveler but remember to book more than 50 days in advance."
"If you need to book a tour which starts less than 12 days, please contact us as quickly as possible so that we can try our best to arrange everything for you."
"The price of the tour may increase and a visiting to some tourist sites may cancel due to any Force Majeure Event. GTT reserves the right to change attractions and the itinerary order."
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Travelers need to provide the copy of passports and China visa in advance."
"Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) often takes about 12-working-day to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required docs and information on time, an extra fee for USD 50~80/permit will be charged."
"If you're flying into Tibet from mainland China: You need the original copy of the Tibet travel permit, so we will send it to your hotel in China."
"If you're taking a train to Tibet from mainland China: You will need a printed copy of the Tibet permit to enter Tibet, so we will send it by email."
"If you fly into Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal: You will not need to have a Chinese visa, but a Tibet Group Visa which applies for the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. When you send the copy of your passport to us, we will help you to get the Tibet Group Visa."
"Single Supplement: Our quote is based on twin rooms. If you are a single traveler, you will pay a single supplement at the time of booking. If you like, we will try best to match you with another traveler to share the twin rooms, then the single supplement will be refunded."
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 15 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to your hotel at 9:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm on the first day.
Drop off at Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 6:00 am, 8:30 am, and 12:30 pm on the final day.
Airports- Lhasa Airport, Lhasa China
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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