13 Days Journey of Faith in Tibet Mount Kailash Guided Tour

Lhasa, China
Duration13 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We will take you to Kailash, the center of the world, and on the way you will reach the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and other Tibetan holy temples.

Our team is equipped with the best configuration to serve tourists from far away, allowing you to explore Tibet's sacred temples, sacred mountains, and the fascinating stories behind them during your journey with us. Come with us and start your pilgrimage to Kailash.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Required entry procedures(Tibet Travel Permit)
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Hotels listed in the itinerary
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Full local travel butler service (English speaking tour guide)
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

What to expect

Day 1: Lhasa
  1. Lhasa
    8h
    - With the Tibet entry permit arranged by us, take train to Lhasa from Xining.
    Train Station pick-up: Your guide meets you at Lhasa train station, drive for about 30 minutes to Lhasa city, check in your hotel.
    - For the rest of the day, we advice you to relax and rest at your hotel, apply to the high altitude. If you feel ok, you can have a walk at the Potala see the night view.
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)
  1. Potala Palace
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The Potala Palace is the largest temple of its kind in the world and the highest palace in the world, with an altitude of 3,700 meters.
  2. Jokhang Temple
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Then proceed to the Jokhang Temple, where the monks receive formal training and education. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is Barkhor Street, which is a must-go pilgrimage route to Lhasa.
Day 3: Lhasa City Tour
  1. Sera Monastery
    6h · Admission ticket included
    In the Morning You will drive ahead to Pabongkha Temple visit all the chapels . After that, you will begins at historical Pabongkha Temple and Climb through the hills for a tranquil and scenic walk. You will visit to Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey. The hot attraction is monk debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Day 4: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse
  1. 8h
    - Attraction: Yamdrok lake, Karola, Nyenchen Kangsang glacier, Pelkhor Chöde
    - Today we Drive about 270km to Gyangtse, the best preserved Tibetan town. It is 13, 050 ft above sea level and is famous for its authentic architecture (being one of the best preserved Tibetan town) and wool carpets. The main sites include the Pelcho Monastery. Drive continue about 90km to Shigatse through the Barley valley of Tibet, after check in hotel in Shigatse.
Day 5: Shigatse - Saga
  1. Saga County
    8h
    - Attraction: Landscape.
    - Today will be long day drive 8 hours, cross several passes on the way with beautiful landscape.
Day 6: Saga - Tarchen
  1. 8h · Admission ticket included
    - Attraction: beautiful landscape.
    - Cross several high passes between 4500m-5000m, as well as you will have first view of holy Mt.Kailash. take a stop at the first sight and do prostration and pray, drive continue to Tarchen.
Day 7: Start Kora
  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    Today is the first day of Kora, you will walk about 6-7 hours, and not so difficulty walk.
Day 8: Second Day Kora
  1. Tibet
    7h
    This day will be a tough day for all the travelers, we recommend that you start early in the morning, and cross the Drolmala pass 5400m above sea level, and forward to Dzutrulpuk.
Day 9: Third day Kora
  1. Lake Manasarovar
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Today start your walk after a good rest, and not to far to meet your van and driver, walk about 4-5 hours, after meet your driver, then drive to Lake manasaravar.
Day 10: Manasaravar - Saga
  1. Saga County
    7h
    From today you will drive back to Saga, the same way back, enjoying the beautiful nature land scape.
Day 11: Saga - Shigatse
  1. Shigatse
    7h
    Attraction: Beautiful landscape
    - Drive back to shigatse.
Day 12: Shigatse - Lhasa
  1. Lhasa
    6h
    Today, In Early drive back to Lhasa we will drive back to Lhasa on the friendship Highway. The whole distance is almost 280km and it takes 6 hours along the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Bhamaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet).
Day 13: Lhasa Departure
  1. Lhasa
    7h
    Your pleasant trip will end today. Before sending you to the station, you can choose to go to interesting places in Lhasa or rest in the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

When you arrive at Lhasa Railway Station, we will have a professional pick-up tour guide to greet you.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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