Tour Briefing:
Tour Code: TTK-002
Tour Duration: 18 days
Tour Catalog: Private Tour, Sightseeing and Adventure
Optimal Season: Late April to Mid October
Destination: Lhasa - Gyantse-Shigatse-Latse-Saga - Paryang - Lake mansarovar - Darchen - Kailash Kora-Paryang-Saga-Lhasa

The tour itinerary:
Day01  Arrive in Lhasa(70km,3400km)
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa. 

Day02  Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day03 Lhasa sightseeing
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.

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

Day05 Gyantse /Shigatse /Sakya /Lhatse(240km,5 hours)
Driving to Shigatse to visit Tashilunpo Monastery, afternoon drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery.Overnight at Lhatse.

Day06 Lhatse /New Tinggri (Shegar) /Rongphu Monastery /E.B.C(270kms,7 hours,5000m)
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.( around 270KM, 8-9 hours)
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. Overnight at Saga (Guest house, dorm bed)

Day08  Saga /Paryang(250km, 7-8 hours, 4600m high)
 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. Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed)

Day09 Paryang /Lake Manasarovar (294km, 8 hours, 4558m high)
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, 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 (60km, 2 hours, 4560m high)
 Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will head towards Darchen, 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.

Reference Price Quotation

Remark:
1.Rate USD/CNY 6.7, this reference price may be adjusted due to current exchange rate and market situation.
2.This price quotation contains excellent service but NOT luxurious. If you consider it expensive or you need better service, we CAN still change the detailed service according to your requirements.
3.Price we offered is valid before June,2009, If you are looking for a tour after July,2009, please ask for an update price quotation by then--the price in the table is just for reference due to the possibly elastic market circumstance. 
4.Due to number of visitors is limited for visiting Potala Palace, No matter how busy the entrace tickets is, We do guatantee your visiting but not on the fixed date, your itinerary  could be adjusted according to the visiting of Potala Palace.

Service Include:
1. Tibet Permit,Military Area Entry Permit,PSB Travel permit
2. Potapa Palace Entrance tickets reservation service
3. 17 nights accommodation, include 13-15 nights Guest house and 2-4 nights hotel in which you can take a warm water shower. 
4. Whole trip with Toyota or Mitsubishi 4WD
5. Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver
6. Travel insurance
8.Oxygen bottle for urgent use
9.Gasoline Tax and other Government Tax
10.Basic accommodation for guide and driver
11.The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp for Guide
12.The Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 405RMB
13.Tent and sleeping pad

Service exclude:
1.Meals
2.Your own expense like animal carriage or  from Rongpu Monastery to
3.Tips for driver and guide
4.Single room supplement
5.Car rental in Lhasa city
6.Entrance fee of all the tourist sites
7.Sleeping Bag

Accommodation in this tour
Clerks in the hotels we recommended can Speak English.All the hotels are popular with foreign tourists and good value for money

	In Lhasa Hotel Name: Tibet Kailash Hotel Star: Breakfast: Buffet Heat: Yes English Speaking Service: Yes Private Bath Room: Yes Location: Old Town,close to Jokhang Temple Single Room: Available
	In Other counties of Tibet Hotel Name Guest House Star Breakfast Eggs,rice,noodle,vagetable Heat Heat-blanket English Speaking Service No Private Bath Room No Location Downtown Single Room unavailable
	Guest House on Kailash Trekking Kora Hotel Name Tent Guest House Star Non Breakfast Eggs,rice,noodle,vagetable Heat No English Speaking Service No Private Bath Room No Location kailash Kora Single Room unavailable

Accommodation Alternatives
The hotels we provide range from Budget Guest House to Luxury 5 star hotel, if you are looking for better or Cheaper,please visit our hotel list and give us an order to indicate more detailed requirements
Tibet Hotel http://www.tibettravel.org/tibet-hotel/

Vehicle used in this tour
Due to the rough road condition of Kailash tour, 4WD plays main role. compared with Van, the cost for 4WD is much higher, usually 3-34CNY/km in low season and 6CNY/km in peakseason. Most of our drivers are local Tibetan with at least 5 yesrs driving experience in Tibet, some of them can speak good English.All of the 4WD are in good conditions and looks new.
* Type of 4WD: Toyota or Mitsubishi
* Optimal number of Travelers: 1-4
* Airconditioned
* Comfort Level: Good

  

Pictures view of Kailash Tour








Very crude and simple Guest House on the way along Kailash Kora




Our tourists,Guide,and driver taken photo together by Lake Manasarovar & Mt.Kailash



The road ahead to kailash


Rough road from Paryang to Latse
 

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.