Mount Kailash Travel Review: A Sacred Pilgrimage to the World's Center

As an ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan pilgrims, Hindus and people with other religious beliefs, divine Mt. Kailash is often toured along with sacred Lake Manasarovar throughout the entire Tibet tour. Our 15-day Kailash Pilgrimage Tour creatively blends all the highlighted attractions in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Tingri and Ngari and engineers this superb itinerary to bring the utmost experience to tourists. Let’s bring back some of the sweet moments of the first group of May in this year.

15 Days Kailash and Manasarovar Small Group Tour: A pilgrim’s final fantasy and the greatest overland trip in Tibet.

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - E.B.C - Saga - Kailash Trek - Darchen - Lake Manasarovar - Saga - Gyirong - Tingri - Lhasa

Price from USD2219 p.p

Get Ready to Tour Potala Palace, the Winder Residence of Dalai Lama

“First time to Lhasa, Tibet, couldn’t wait to explore this holy land”
Normally, Potala Palace serves as the orientation to Tibetan culture and Buddhism. Strolling inside the gigantic palace, tourists will be amazed by the exquisite murals, delicately-made Buddha sculptures, intriguing legends, and residence of Dalai Lama, etc.

Visit Jokhang Temple, Spiritual heart of Lhasa

In addition to sacred Buddha statues, what tourists feel most is the strong pilgrimage ambience. Countless of pilgrims and locals prostrate themselves before Jokhang Temple, and along Barkhor street. Mumbling with Buddhist prayers and mantras, they wander through narrow corridor of Jokhang Temple and add melted yak or vegetable butter oil to candle vat.

Tour Sakya Monastery, the Main Buddhist Site of Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism

As a prominent Buddhist structure of Sakya sect, Sakya Monastery houses as many as 84,000 Buddhist scrolls ranging from literature, history, philosophy and astronomy, mathematics and art. Its distinct Mongolian exterior is also quite different from other religious sites.

Take Pictures inside Gigantic Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse

Built by the 1st Dalai Lama, Tashilhpuno Monastery is one of the prestigious Buddhist schools with Gelugpa sect. Never miss the chance to enjoy the biggest statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the Future and Gudong Palace, the residence of the "Panchen Lamas" with its golden stupas, etc.

Pass Gawu La Pass(5,250m), the Best Place to Enjoy Grand Himalayan Range

On the way from Shegar to Rongbuk Monastery, Gawu La Pass is the best place to enjoy the 5 of the world’s highest mountains, such as Mt. Everest (8844.43m), K2(8611m), Lotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), etc.

Preparing to Begin the Mt. Kailash Kora

Darchen is the known as the beginning of the three-day Mt. Kailash kora. Our guide will help tourists check their bags, trekking pole and other supply stuff. Meanwhile, the porter will also assist the guide to help tourists complete the kora. Given the extreme altitude, the oxygen supply is readily available throughout the Kora.

Follow the Pilgrimage Route via Ser Shong Valley

Following the prostrating Tibetan pilgrims in Ser Shong Valley, tourists will be amazed by deeply religious ambience and holiness of majestic Mt. Kailash.

Have a Glimpse of the Stunning Vista of Mt. Kailash

15 Days Kailash and Manasarovar Small Group Tour: A pilgrim’s final fantasy and the greatest overland trip in Tibet.

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - E.B.C - Saga - Kailash Trek - Darchen - Lake Manasarovar - Saga - Gyirong - Tingri - Lhasa

Price from USD2219 p.p

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