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Trip Itinerary
Soak-in the rich culture of western Tibet with sightseeing tours and kora around the sacred Mt.Kailash
On Wonders of Western Tibet you will experience the true Tibetan life in a different light. Take pictures of the grand Potala Palace at Lhasa. Witness the marvelous well preserved fortress of Gyantse Dzong. Complete the Parikrama at the mystical Lake Manasarowar and take back a spiritual experience from Tibet. Visit the ancient ruins on the hilltops above the Bon monastery of Gurugem/Gurugyam, only 6 km from the hot springs of Tirthapuri. Marvel at a lost city of crumbled monasteries, temples and walls, where the monastic’s carved into the mountains to create underground monasteries and temples. Take a peek at the Tibetan Gu-ge art on the monastery walls, some dating back to as far as the 11th century. End your 20-day trip in Nepal with adventure activities at The Last Resort.
Overview
Arrival City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals
2 dinner, 19 breakfast
Maximum Altitude
5,943m/19,499ft
Activity
Cultural and Historical Tours
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude |
|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft |
| Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu: 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 1,350m/4,429ft |
| Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa | 3,650m/11,976ft |
| Day 04 Sightseeing in Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace | 3,700m/12,140ft |
| Day 05 Lhasa sightseeing: Norbulinka, Drilung valley (Bon monatery ruins) | 3,650m/11,976ft |
| Day 06 Drive to Gyantse to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake, sightseeing of Pelkor and Kumbum | 3,900m/12,796ft |
| Day 07 Morning sightseeing of Tashilunpho, transfer to Saga | 4,600m/15,093ft |
| Day 08 Drive from Saga to Moincer Village (652kms) | 4,324m/14,187ft |
| Day 09 Visit Garuda Valley and Tirthapuri | 4,324m/14,187ft |
| Day 10 Moincer Village to Tholing via Dungkar and Phyiang caves cities | 3,800m/12,468ft |
| Day 11 Sightseeing of the Tholing Monastery and Tsaparang | 3,800m/12,468ft |
| Day 12 Transfer to Manasarovar, rest on the lake | 4,590m/15,060ft |
| Day 13 Kailash kora to Dira Phuk | 5,120m/16,799ft |
| Day 14 Kailash Kora to Zutrul Phuk via Drolma la | 5,650m/18,538ft |
| Day 15 Parikrama ends and transfer to Manasarovar | 4,590m/15,060ft |
| Day 16 Free day on the lake, inner kora available | 4,590m/15,060ft |
| Day 17 Transfer to Zhangmu | 2,300m/7,546ft |
| Day 18 Cross the border to Nepal, transfer to The Last Resort | 1,215m/3,986ft |
| Day 19 Transfer to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft |
| Day 20 Final Departure | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
Only breakfasts are included in this trip. We are expected to pay for lunches and dinners on our own. Breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay for the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination(s). We recommend our guest(s) to budget Yuan 60 to Yuan 100(US$10 to US$16) for lunch and dinner in a single day. We will mainly eat Tibetan bread, dal (lentil soup), bhat (rice), tsampa porridge and other simple local foods.
We will be staying at Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa ,a three-star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights. While in Tibet, we will be accommodated at 3-star hotels except for 3 days when we will be camping at the Mansarovar Lake. There will also be tented accommodation at The Last Resort in Nepal. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 0.
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