Lhasa Ali Kailash Tour – 14 Days

After breakfast, we set for guided city sightseeing tour. We explore the cultural, historical and spiritual landmarks of Kathmandu. We visit the ancient Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (revered Hindu sites), Swyambhunath (famous 2,000 years old monkey temple) and Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal). Interestingly, these all sites are protected under UNESCO heritage sites.

After the tour, we get our gears checked by our Kailash tour experts and make necessary preparation for next day trip.

Meals

Breakfast

Today, we fly from an hour long trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa that fly over Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,536m) and other soaring Peaks and glaciers. Upon arrival in Lhasa, we meet our rest of staffs and make an hour long drive to our designated hotel in Lhasa. We are suggested to make sufficient rest for proper acclimatization and minimize the altitude risk.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is the first scheduled acclimatization and sightseeing day at Lhasa. We hike around to visit the stunning Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Built in 17th century, it portrays the ancient architecture and amazing views of entire city.

It was the winter residence of Dalai Lama. Like, we explore Norbulingka which was summer palace of Dalai Lama. The palace comprises the largest man-made garden in Tibet.

Further, we make visit of traditional hospital which is the re-known for treatment, training, research and production of Tibetan medicine.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is second scheduled acclimatization day at Lhasa. We stay active throughout the day. After breakfast, we visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Built in 14th century, Drepung Monastery used to be the common home for 10,000 monks but the number has decreased to only few hundreds. The culture, tradition and belief of local Tibetan is closely associated with this marvelous monastery.

Likewise, Sera Monastery is fascinating monastery with white-washed and golden roofs. Jhokhang temple holds great cultural and religious importance for Tibetan. Strolling around quaint Barkhor streets allows you to encounter some local Tibetan and witness there way of living.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we drive to Lhasa airport to make a trans-Himalayan flight to Kunsal Airport (Ali) (4,400m). We fly over “top of the world” enjoying the panorama of mighty peaks and arid landscapes. Upon arrival at Kunshal Airport located nearby the China-India border, we drive to capital Ngari-Shichen-he (ger). We explore the pristine nature and majestic surroundings in the capital.

Highest Altitude

4400m (Guesthouse)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we drive from Shiche-Pe to Darchen with frequent switchback. Driving in arid land of Tibet is always an incredible experience. Upon arrival at Darchen, we drive to hotel Kailash where we rest overnight.

Highest Altitude

4301m (Darchen)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Lake Mansarovar is the one of the highest elevated freshwater lake in Tibet fed by the gigantic glaciers of Mt. Kailash. It is revered site for Hindu, Buddhist, Bon and Jain followers.

Today, we drink the holy water of Lake and take a dip inside the lake to perform the religious ceremony. It is believed that bathing in this holy lake cleanses all the sins of lifetime. Next, we make a Kora (Circle) of the Lake which is also the part of religious act.

The Kora also allows us to savor the beauty of the lake and surrounding area from different angles. If we have more time, we make a visit to Chiu Gompa which is built on a cliff of hill next to Mansarovar shore. The ancient cave in Chiu Gompa was built in 8th century and it houses many ancient shrines and monasteries.
After exploration, we drive back to hotel Kailash located in Darchen.

Highest Altitude

4600m (Darchen)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Most of Tibet completes the Mt. Kailash Kora in single day but foreigner usually takes three days. The Kora trek starts from the charm-free village of Darchen, pass mani wallsand skirting the foot of the Mt. Kailash. To the left of Kora trail is massif treeless Barkha Plain which is dotted with white nomadic tents and herds of sheep and goat.

As we walk beyond the first prostration point, we get the glimpse of tantalizing south face of Mt. Kailash. We walk across the famous Tarboche Flagpole and reach the magical Lha Chu valley. It is flat glacial valley receding between the vast, sculpted red towers and huge scree slopes.

We reach our overnight destination (Dira-Puk) by the mid-afternoon. Above it is famous north face of mountain some 1,700 m of rock, ice and snow.

Highest Altitude

4765m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The second of Mt. Kailash is quite strenuous through high valleys, Shiwa-Tsal charnel ground where pilgrim leaves a part of clothing or offer (part of hair, teeth or blood) to represent their past life to Dromla-la pass (5,630m) dotted with prayer flags all over.

Highest Altitude

4700m

Today, we climb down steeply; walk along the turquoise revered lake to reach the beautiful and valley of Zutul Puk. Further, walking through leveled and plain route, we trek back to Darchen.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we drive back to Kunshal Airport to catch a flight to Lhasa. Today is the last day in Tibet so we enjoy visiting un-explored landmarks of Lhasa.

Today, we fly back to Kathmandu via CA408 airlines. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, we drive back to hotel, we take a rest day off. After refreshment, we stroll around the bustling city, Thamel and probably catch last minute shopping.

We attend farewell dinner organized by Alpine Kailash to enjoy the successful completion of our trip.

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Your journey in Tibet and Nepal ends today. Our airport representative will escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.