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Day 01: FLY TO GANGAR
AIRPORT:
(3650 m) 1 hr.30 minutes flight, After breakfast, we will
transfer the group to Tribhuvan International Airport to
board Air China's Flight No. CA 408 to Lhasa at 10:25 am.
Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, the group shall be met by
our local representative and transfer provided to your hotel
in Lhasa. The group will reach the Hotel Lhasa at approx 5
pm. The first day will be spent resting to acclimatize with
the altitude because Kathmandu is at 1200 m above sea level
and Lhasa is at 3650 m. So it needs some time to acclimatize
with the altitude. Overnight at Hotel Lhasa.(Veg lunch &
Dinner)
Day 02 EXCURSION THE YARLONG VALLEY
AM:VISIT SERA MONASTERY PM: JOKHANG TEMPLE & BARKHOR STREET
Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north
suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsongapa's
disciple Sakya-yeshi. Situated at the heart of the oldest
section of the Lhasa city, Jokhang, one of the oldest
temples in Tibet, was built in the 7th century by the 33rd
king Sontsanganbu. Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit
around Jokhang temple. (FB)
Day 03 AM:VISIT POTALA PALACE PM:DREPUNG MONASTERY &
NORBULINGKA
Potala was the winter palace of the Dalailama, which was
originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo
and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the
17th century. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th
Dalailama, Norbulingka, the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama's
summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions
and a zoo.
Drepung monastery; Built in1416 by Tsongapa's disciple
Jamyang-choje, Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa
monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. (FB)
Day 04 DRIVE TO GYANTSE O/H Gyantse Hotel (260km)6hrs
Day 05 DRIVE TO SHIGATSE (90km)2hrs
After breakfast, drive to Shigatse. Shigatse is the second
biggest city in Tibet, 90KMs away from Gyangtse. The famous
Tashillunpo Monastery in Shigatse, seat of the Panchan Lama,
one of the six important Gelupa Monasteries in China, was
built in 1447 by the first Dalailama. Overnight at Hotel
Mansarovar.
Day 06 DRIVE TO LHATSE (150km)3hrs
After early breakfast, leave for Lhatse,Packed lunch will be
served en route. Arrive at Latse. Overnight at Lhatse Hotel.
(B)
Day 07 DRIVE TO SAGA (280km)6hrs (4640m).
Overnight at Guesthouse,(we arrange the hotel)
Day 08 DRIVE TO PARYANG
After early breakfast,proceed for Prayang (200 km. / 6 -7
hrs). Drive through the windswept territory passing many
villages Himalayas peaks and camps of Yak herders,On this
day the road is quite flat, hence the drive will be
comfortable compared to other days. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09 DRIVE TO MANASAROVAR LAKE
After breakfast, drive to Mayum River for 112 km and have
lunch. Thereafter drive to Hor Quo (4560 m) 223 km/ 5 - 6
hrs. We continue driving crossing Mayum La pass (5200 m) and
arrive at Hor Quo. Today is the day of lifetime, as we will
have the first sight (darshan) of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy
Lake Manasarovar. Camp on the bank of Holy Mansarover Lake.
Day 10 DRIVE TO DARCHENG OR DARPOCHE
Start the trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hrs,After
breakfast, drive approx. 13 Kms. to Tarboche, the trek
starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known
as the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our Kora is a
gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims
chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and
downs till we reach our camp/guest house at Dirapuk (4860 m)
7 km/ 5 - 6 hours trek. Camping on the nice grassy meadows
with a view of Kailash, north west face. Those not feeling
themselves fit to continue parikarma will drive back to
Darchen and wait for the Parikarma group to return. Camp.
Day 11 START TREK TO DERA PHUK MONASTERY 18km O/H
Guesthouse & Camp (4860m)
Day 12 TREK TO ZUTUL PHUK O/H Guesthouse & Camp
(4750m)
Day 13 TREK BACK TO DARCHENG AND DRIVE TO TIRTHA PURI
HOT SPRING O/H Guesthouse
Day 14 DRIVE TO GUGE KINGDOM O/H Guesthouse
Day 15 EXCURSION
Day 16 DRIVE TO TIRTHA PURI O/H Guesthouse
Day 17 DRIVE TO GOSUL GONPA O/H Camp
Day 18 DRIVE TO PARYANG O/H Guesthouse
Day 19 DRIVE TO SAGA O/H Guesthouse
Day 20 DRIVE TO NYALAM O/H Guesthouse
Day 21 DRIVE TO ZHANGMU AND EXIT TO NEPAL |
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TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
Excess baggage charge if any
Meals Lunch and Dinner from Day 01 to 06
Travel insurance
Chinese visa fee (US$ 58 Per Person for all nationalities
(For USA, US$ 142 Per Person)
Lunch & dinner
Nepal re-entry visa fee
Expenses of private nature such as Laundry, Telephone calls,
Beverages, Tips, etc.
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as
ACCIDENTS, ROAD BLOCKAGE due to landslides, FLIGHT DELAYS OR
CANCELLATIONS due to weather or technical problems, etc.
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