Lhasa - Everest base camp - Kailash Tour (19/20 Days )
Lhasa, Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash tour is an exclusive journey that covers the highlights of Lhasa and Central Tibet, offers you unobstructed views of the north face of Mount Everest and takes you through the vast plains of Western Tibet for a pilgrimage to Holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. The breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks as well as the views of Tibetan countryside will make an unforgettable journey. Witness Buddhist prayer ceremonies, visit the homes of local Tibetans and observe religious customs to give you and insight into the Tibetan life and religious practices. After exploring the lake and surrounding area, we will follow the 3-day pilgrimage trail around the holy mountain to complete an once-in-a-lifetime kora or parikrama. Afterwards, we drive back to Kathmandu.
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Lhasa Everest base camp Kailash Tour: (04th September -2011)
"When our group of 12 friends including 9 doctors decided to visit Tibet, we were lucky to find the 'Snowy Horizon Treks & Expeditions' travel agency while searching the internet. We visited Tibet - Kailas, Mansarovar, Lhasa & Everest Basecamp in September 2011 through this agency and from our experience, we can whole-heartedly recommend them for anyone planning a trip or trek in Nepal or Tibet."
Snowy Horizon Treks & Expeditions & from our experience, we can whole-heartedly recommend
This travel agency for anyone planning a trip or trek in Nepal or Tibet......Read More
Itinerary Details of Lhasa Everest Base Camp Kailash Tour
Day 01: Arrival Transfer to Hotel
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel (1350m)
Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment & briefing.
We provide Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley ((DurbarSquare, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath)
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa (3,650 mt.)
A Snowy Horizon Treks representative will be waiting for your flight, of an hour or so in duration and over the majestic Himalayan Mountains, to land and welcome you to Lhasa. Lhasa is situated on the north bank of Kyi-chu River and in the Tibetan language means "Place of the Gods". You will then be transferred to your hotel and assisted in the check-in process as well. Rest is important today as you acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of this high altitude city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Sightseeing in and around Lhasa
After breakfast, visit Potala Palace and after lunch visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. The Potala Palace, the erstwhile home of the Dalai Lama, was built in 637 AD atop a single hill by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. Jokhang Monastery, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Sakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wencheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Sightseeing in and around Lhasa
After breakfast visit Drepung Monastery and after lunch, visit Sera Monastery. The Drepung Monastery was once the world's largest monastery housing 10,000 monks. It lies hidden in rocky ridges just 5 km beyond the city of Lhasa. The Sera Monastery, 5 km north of Lhasa, is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries and once upon a time sheltered a community of more than 5,000 monks. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Lhasa to Gyantse (3,950 mt.)
Drive to Gyantse while crossing over Karo-La (5,010 mt.), Kamba-La (4,794 mt.), the colorful Yamdrok Lake and the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo). Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 260 kms from Lhasa to Gyantse should approximately take five to six hours of driving to traverse.
Day 07: Gyantse to Shigatse (3,900 mt.)
Visit in the morning, the Kumbum Chorten and Pelkor Chode Monastery in the town before driving to Shigatse. Visit Panchen Lamas’ Tashilhunpo Monastery in the town. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 90 kms from Gyantse to Shigatse should approximately take two to two and a half hours of driving to traverse.
Day 08: Shigatse to Shegar (4,050 mt.)
Drive from Shigatse to Shegar which is also known as the New Tingri. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 225 kms from Shigatse to Shegar should approximately take five to six hours of driving to traverse.
Day 09: Shegar to Rongbuk (4,980 mt.)
Drive to the Rongbuk Monastery via the Pang-La pass. It is situated below the giant north face of Mt. Everest. Overnight stay at guest house. The 90 kms from Shegar to Rongbuk should approximately take three hours of driving to traverse and you can enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Everest (8,848 mt.), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 mt.) and Mt. Makalu (8,481 mt.).
Day 10: Excursion to Everest Base Camp (North Face) (5,150 mt.) & drive to Tingri
After an early morning two-hour trek from the Rongbuk Monastery to the Everest Base Camp (North Face), drive from there to Tingri. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 145 km drive from Everest Base Camp (North Face) to Tingri should take approximately five hours.
Day 11: Tingri to Saga (4,580 mt.)
Drive from Tingri to Saga. Overnight at hotel or guest house. The 216 km drive from Tingri to Saga should take approximately six hours.
Day 12: Saga to Paryang (4,750 mt.)
Drive from Saga to Paryang which is around 255 km away and should approximately take seven hours to reach. You will cross Zhongba on the way. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Day 13: Paryang to Lake Mansarovar (4,560 mt.)
Drive from Paryang to Mansarovar (Chiu Village) which is around 260 km away and should approximately take six to seven hours to reach. Overnight at guest house or tent camp depending on the availability.
Day 14: Lake Mansarovar to Darchen (4,550 mt.)
After your Holy Bath and Puja at Lake Mansarovar, drive to Darchen which is around 30 km away and should approximately take an hour to reach. The remaining day is for you to spend at leisure. Overnight at guest house.
Day 15: Darchen to Dirapuk (4,765 mt.) for the Kailash Parbat Parikrama / Pradakshina
Today, you start your holy trek (Parikrama / Kora) in which you circumambulate Mt. Kailash. You begin with an hour’s drive towards Dirapuk, after which you have to trek for approximately four hours to reach Dirapuk. The trek offers myriad views the western face of Mt. Kailash and its fantastically changing hues at sunrise and sunset. Also, for aged travelers and those not able to undertake the trek for fitness concerns, we can arrange a horse ride or a yak ride provided we are informed for the same well in advance. Overnight at a tent camp.
Day 16: Dirapuk to Zutul-puk (5,610 mt.)
Trek from Dirapuk to Zutul-puk via the Drolma-la Pass which takes approximately eight to nine hours to complete. En-route, you will also pass Shivasthal, one of the highest point in your trek and if legend is to be believed, where Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati used to sit. Overnight at tent camp.
Day 17: Zutul-puk to Darchen (4,550 mt.) and on to Lake Mansarovar (4,560 mt.)
Trek from Zutul-puk to Darchen, which should take you around four hours, to finish your circumambulation of Mt. Kailash. You will then drive to Lake Mansarovar which you should reach in approximately an hour. Overnight at tent camp.
Day 18: Lake Mansarovar to Paryang (4,750 mt.)
Drive from Mansarovar to Paryang which is around 260 km away and should approximately take six to seven hours to reach. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Day 19: Paryang to Saga (4,580 mt.)
Drive from Paryang to Saga which is around 255 km away and should approximately take seven hours to reach. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Day 20: Saga to Nyalam (3,700 mt.)
Drive from Saga to Nyalum which is around 155 km away and should approximately take four hours to reach. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Day 21: Nyalam to Kathmandu via Kodari Border (720 mt.)
Leave early in the morning and drive to the Kodari Border which should take approximately two hours to reach. After completing the immigration formalities, you will then cross the border and drive approximately for four to five hours to reach Kathmandu. Overnight stay in a hotel including a Nepalese cultural programme in the evening and farewell dinner.
Day 22: Leisure Day and shopping in Kathmandu.
Today you have free day in Kathmandu and explore around Thamel and shopping around.
Day 23: Kathmandu to Your Port of Destination
Today is the last day of an exhilarating part of your life as you leave Kathmandu. We will transfer you to the international airport and wish you goodbye.
Note:
- the above itinerary is a guideline and standard suggested pattern chosen by majority of our customers. Your final itinerary will be customised according to your available time and requirements.
- the final itinerary duration and schedule may be reduced or extend depending on your time, budget, your fitness, class of service or any other preferences. The quote will be provided for you initial requirements and can be adjusted with mutual agreement should you require modifying these requirements.
- For further information please read: How to book Trip in Nepal?
Price for the Trip:
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The price for your selected Tour/trekking will vary depending on group size, trip category (bed and breakfast/ full board), your budget, individualised itinerary, accommodation (budget to 5 star), the number of guides and porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer and many other factors. The price range for the same trip can vary widely so if you would like to discuss your requirements with us we will provide you a very competitive price
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Tibet Group Visa Cost Per Person
| Nationality | Ordinary Cost | Urgent Cost | Top Urgent Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europina: | US $ 50.00 | US$ 65.00 | US$ 85.00 |
| American: | US $140.00 | US$ 115.00 | US$ 175.00 |
| Romanian: | US $ 72.00 | US$ 82.00 | US$ 90.00 |
| Servian: | US $ 60.00 | US$ 72.00 | US$ 85.00 |
| Other Nation: | US $ 50.00 | US$ 65.00 | US$ 85.00 |
Cost Include
- Four night's accommodation in Kathmandu 4 star standard Hotel on B/B basic.
- Complete camping equipment for Round Kailash tours.
- Full board hotel in route to Tibet side (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
- Food during Tour Period as per Itinerary in Kailash & Mansarovar (yatra)
- Tibet visa, mount kailash round permit & Travel Permit
- All staff during Kailash tour (yatra) Period with Experience Guide.
- Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary.
- Cargo clearance & Duties fee Service.
- Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance
- Dining tent, toilet tent, table and chares, Mattresses for tour period Sharing with other member
- Emergency Oxygen- Mask and regulator (If client use then they have to pay full of cost)
- Satellite phone is available with guide if you want to use per minute $4 dollars.
- Fresh food cooked by our cook, meal will be pure vegetarian & Non vegetarian
- 4WD 4500 model Japanese Land Cruser for transportation in Tibet and support truck for carry food and luggage's.
- Tourist Vehicles available for transportation( Kathmandu – Tatopani Kathmand )
- Farewell Dinner in before departure.
- Our service charges
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
- complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary)
- Snowy Horizon Special Gifts (T-shirt, Pashmina )
Cost Exclude
- Lunch and Dinner in kathmandu
- International and domestic Flight Ticket
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required & Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
- Personal nature expenses
- Flight ticket Kathmandu-Lhasa
- Rescue jeep if some one go back earlier than group due to any reason
- Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu US$ 50 per person on B/B Basis
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
- Waki talkies &Filming permit.
- Personal clothes, Sleeping bag, and Down Jacket.
- Emergency Hiring porter and Jeep
- Re entry, Visa cost.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
- Rescue Jeep cost US$ 800.00
- Assistance for Cargo clearance (Custom duty fees to be paid by clients)
- Personal equipment & Insurance.
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
- Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
Please read this Rule and regulation that How to Book Lhasa EBC Kailash Tour?
