Trip Code: TTK-002

Tour Catalog: Private Tour
Trip Length: 18 days
Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian...
Ending City: Lhasa
Route Feature:Tour Catalog: Private Tour
Trip Length: 18 days
Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian...
Ending City: Lhasa
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The tour itinerary:
Day01  Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day02  Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day03 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day04 Lhasa /Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse (B + L + D)
 Driving to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake, visit the famous Gyantse Kumpum (300km, 7 hours). Overnight at Gyantse.

Day05 Gyantse /Shigatse /Sakya /Lhatse (B + L + D)
 Driving to Shigatse to visit Tashilunpo Monastery, afternoon drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery (240kms, 5 hours).Overnight at Lhatse.

Day06 Lhatse /New Tinggri (Shegar) /Rongphu Monastery /E.B.C (B+ L)
 Driving to Rongphu via Shegar, on the way you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest enroute, and from the pass you will see the Himalaya mountain ranges in a clear day. Afternoon starting trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30RMB/per person, round-trip). Overnight at Rongphu guest house.(dorm beds)

Day07  Rongphu /Old Tingri /Saga (L+ D)
 Long driving about one day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town.( around 270KM, 8-9 hours). Overnight at Saga (Guest house, dorm bed)

Day08  Saga /Paryang (L+ D)
 Driving from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains(250km, 7-8 hours, 4600m high). Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed)

Day09 Paryang /Lake Manasarovar (L+ D)
 Driving from Paryang to Lake Manasarovar through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders camp, if you are lucky enough you might come across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass (294km, 8 hours, 4558m high), you will have the first sight of Holy Kailash  and Manasarovara. Overnight at the village Hore or Chiu Monastery ( Guest house, dorm bed)

Day10 Lake Manasarovar /Darchen (L+ D)
 Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will head towards Darchen (60km, 2 hours, 4560m high), prepare for trekking. Overnight at Kailash Hotel.

Day11 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6 hours
  The first day parikarama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to a 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.

Day12 Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15km, takes about 6 - 7 hours
  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 Drolma La, 5,200m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.

Day13 Trek back to Darchen,14Km, 4- 5 hours
  The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5 hours, Overnight at Darchen.

Day14 Driving from Darchen to Paryang (4550m, 340km, 9 hours). overnight at Paryang ( Gusethouse, dorm bed)

Day15  Driving from Paryang to Saga (252km, 7-8 hours). Overnight at Saga ( Guesthouse, dorm bed)

Day16 Driving from Saga to Lhatse (300Km, 9 hours ). Overnight at Lhatse.

Day17 Driving from Lhatse to Lhasa (450km, 7 hours). Overnight at Lhasa.

Day18 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Price( Price valide 01/01/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):

The tour service includes:
  1. Meals: 31 meals
  2. Transport: Landcruiser
  3. Accommodation: 9N hotels with standeroom, 6N dorm beds, 2N tent
  4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  5. Entrance tickets
  6. Tibet entry permit
  7. Tibet Travel Permit
  8. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during Kailash Parikrama
  9. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu

   
The tour service excludes:
  1. Your international flight
  2. Your own expense
  3. Tips for the guide and driver
  4. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress)
  5. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C

Note:
1. We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places for your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before the reservation.
2. The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 180RMB/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405RMB. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu, so you had better to take your sleeping bag with you.