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Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp Tour |
Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp Tour, Experience this Remarkable Pilgrimage Tour to Holy Mt. Kailash and Highest peak Mt. Everest Base Camp! Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan region in Tibet. Mt Kailash refers to the 'sacred mountain' in Tibetan and 'Heaven of Siva' in Sanskrit (Siva is the god of Hinduism). It is the place where the religion of Bon is originated. According to the Indian epics Lomoyana and the Tibetan historic epics History of Gangdise, people began to worship Mt Kailash as early as in 1000 B.C. Hindus think Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. Mt. Everest, named Mount Qomolangma in Tibetan, means Mother Goddess of the Universe, is the highest peak in the world. Standing at 8848 meters, snow capped throughout the year, lies at the border between China and Nepal. This amazing Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp Tour starts from then ancient city Lhasa and will end to very popular city of Nepal called Kathmandu or vice versa. The majority of this Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp tour will be spent traveling the Friendship Highway. Along this journey we will pass through spectacular mountain views, numerous Tibetan settlements, and more ancient monasteries. We will have plenty of opportunities to explore Tibetan culture, people and places. The highlight of this Mt. Kailash and Everest base camp overland tour for main goal is trek round the Mt. Kailash (Kailash kora) and visit to the base camp of Everest. Visit Nepal - Tibet Travel operated many Mt. Kailash tour including Everest base camp trips every year. Most of our Kaialsh groups started their tour from Lhasa and end at Nepal - Tibet border friendship bridge (Kodari). Our well trained, experience Nepali supporting staffs and Tibetan escorting team will give real good service, it makes your Kailash trekking your dream comes true. Especially our staffs more take care on while trekking on Kailash round (Kailash kora). They prepare fresh meals through out the whole Kailash yatra. Many religious and adventures lovers visit Mt. kailash and Lake Mansarovar every year. Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp tour gives real good memory who visited those places. Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp tour is the best tour in Tibet so far, where includes many things at the same holiday period, religious, traditional, cultural, some hiking and off course can see beautiful view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kailash. Please come to see Tibetan people, Tibetan life style, and Tibetan culture around this holy Mt. Kailash Mansarovar and Everest region and feel the difference once in your life time!
Mt. Kailash & Everest Base Camp Tour Program
Day 01 Arrive Lhasa
Arrive Lhasa by train from China side or fly from Kathmandu. Warm welcome by our Tibetan Guide, either train station or Airport as per your suitable destination. Transfer to the Lhasa city at your Tibetan style Hotel. Check in to the Hotel then free afternoon for acclimatization. O/n Hotel.
Day 02 Lhasa sightseeing
On this second day morning we will take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. We will also be given the opportunity to shop in Barkor, the crowded central market of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit is Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. This well preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and is home to several hundred monks. Its famous debating activities are happening 3-4pm quite regularly every day, so remind our guide not to miss it.
Day 03 Lhasa sightseeing
A trip to Tibet would not be complete without experiencing the vital Potala Palace. This palace is Lhasa's cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern architecture. Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. This truly amazing day will ended with a visit to the Drepung Monastery. Once the world's largest monastery, housing 10,000 monks, Drepung monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city. Surprisingly much of the building was left untouched throughout so many hundred of years.
Day 04 Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse / Shigatse (360KM, 7-8hours, 3900M high)
Morning drive up to Kambala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there, which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse, overnight at Shigatse.
Day 05 Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse ( 200KM, 6 hour drive, 4050M high)
Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, do its kora. Then start driving to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery, which is the main monastery at Sakyapa, hike around the monastery northern ruins. Late afternoon drive to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse,
Day 06 Lhatse / Saga (306KM, 5-6 hours, 4600M high)
Today drive from Lhatse to Saga, pass several high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and along the route with plateau mountain ranges. Overnight at Saga Hotel. (Twin-room with private bath).
Day 07 Saga / Paryang (255Km, 5hours, 4750M high)
Taking another 255km drive from Saga to Paryang, you weave your way through small dusty town of Zhongba amidst enchanting panoramic views. Overnight at Paryang (Guest house).
Day 08 Paryang / Lake Manasarovar ( 270Km, 4-5 hours, 4560m high)
Morning drive pass the many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains, cross the Mayun-la pass (5216m), if lucky might see many wild animals at the plateau grasslands. After arrival at Lake side, make a walk to Chiu Monastery which is the best point to see Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at Chiu Monastery village. ( Guest House).
Day 09 Lake Manasarovar / Darchen (60km, 1.5hours, 4560m high)
Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Darchen, prepare for trekking. Overnight at Darchen (Guest house).
Day 10 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours (Camping)
The first day's parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, North West face at Dirapuk for overnight halt.
Day 11 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours (Camping)
Today our parikarama leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Dorlma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.
Day 12 Trek back to Darchen, 14Km, 4- 5hours
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5hours, Overnight at Darchen (Guest house).
Day 13 Darchen / Paryang / Saga (520KM, 9hours, 4600M high)
Today start drive back to Saga, you will have a last view of the Mt.Kailash on the way. Overnight at Saga ( twin room with private bath).
Day 14 Saga / Old Tingri ( 200km, 5-6 hours, 4390M high)
Today drive to Old Tingri via Peiku-tso Lake ( Where you can see the Mountain Shishapangma). Overnight at Old Tingri (Guest house)
Day 15 Old Tingri / Rongbuk / Everest Base Camp - Rongbuk (100KM, 3-4hours, 4980-5200M high)
Morning drive to Rongbuk along the Everest base camp trek rough road. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet, still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Afternoon trek from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30rmb/per person, round-trip). Overnight at Rongbuk guest house.
Day 16 Rongbuk - Zhangmu
Drive Rongbuk to Zhangmu. O/n Hotel.
Day 17 Zhangmu - Kathmandu
Today is the last day in Tibet for this excited Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp tour. After Breakfast drive Zhangmu to Kodari Tibet - Nepal border. Our Tibetan guide and driver will say good bye to you then meet with our Nepali guide he will assist you for immigration formalities then continue 5 hrs drives to Kathmandu. O/n Hotel. [1300m] 123km.
Day 18 Departure
This day we will transfer to Airport for final departure or you can still do some tour or Trekking in Nepal, this can be discuss before or after your amazing Mt. Kailash Mansarovar and Everest Base Camp tour in Tibet.
This Tour can be customized as per the client’s timetable and Interest!
Tibet Group Visa:
1) Chinese Embassy in Nepal open Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10-11am, 3-5pm), Tibet Group visa apply in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. Tibet group Visa and Permit info
2) For Tibet Group Visa, we need to make Tibet permit in advance (with the 6months valid passport copy) in TTB, We Visit Nepal-Tibet Travel arrange your Tibet group visa with original Passport, Tibet visa invitation letter and some other official documents and you need to fill up the form with passport photo on it.
Transportation:
Kathmandu to Zhangmu (Nepal Tibet border) by tourist coach. From Zhangmu by land cruiser 4WD jeep. 4 persons in one land cruiser. Supporting truck to carry all necessaries supporting equipments.
Meals:
Your vegetarian meals will be prepared by our well experience sherpa staffs at camp site evert day. Packed light Lunch will be served everyday. You are requested to carry extra snacks of your choice.
Insurance:
Full travels insurance coverage for medical evacuation, loss of belongs and pre-cancellation is strongly recommended.
Tour booking terms & Conditions:
1) To book the tour you need to send us minimum 6 months valid passport clear scan copy by e-mail.
2) To confirm the booking for your Tibet Tour, you need to send us advanced payment by bank Telex transfer to our account (it is non refundable) and the balance should be cleared 2days before your trip start.
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary but this is an adventure travel in a remote mountain region we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of Travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please, be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
For further information and booking please inquiry us
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Mt. Kailash with Guge Kingdom
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