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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
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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
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)
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shigatse
7h
Attraction: Beautiful landscape
- Drive back to shigatse.
Day 12: Shigatse - Lhasa
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
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
