Lhasa and Mt. Kailash
Lhasa & the Journey West
From Kathmandu you fly across the Himalaya for a taste of what's to come - stunning mountain views! In Lhasa, you will see holy Jokhang Temple and other colourful monasteries. From here you continue steadily west, via Yangdrok Tso and Shigatse, to arrive at Lake Manasarovar, itself revered by the Tibetan people. Your arrival here culminates a journey across the stunning Tibetan plateau.
Mt. Kailash Circumnavigation
The least visited yet most venerated holy place in the world, Mt. Kailash is worshipped by four religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the ancient Bon faith of Tibet. Known as the 'Precious Jewel of Snow' in Tibet, you will start your three-day kora (trekking circuit) at Darchen from where you make the steady climb to the highest point of the trek ' the Dolma La Pass (5600m). After completing the trek, you head back down to Kathmandu.
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Details |
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Price Excludes |
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Single Room Option: £150
Insurance: £100 |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Nepal - Kathmandu - Gonkar - Lhasa - Kailash |
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Activities Included |
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trekking, 4WD jeep |
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Suitability / Level |
Strenous |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Max Group Size |
14 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1/2 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 3 - Explore Kathmandu
Day 4 - Fly to Gonkar (near Lhasa)
Day 5/6 - Lhasa; Potala Palace & Jokhang, Drepung or Sera Monasteries & Norbulinka
Day 7 - Via Yangdrok Tso to Shigatse
Day 8 - Tashilhunpo Monastery; drive to Ngamring
Day 9-12 - Continue west across the Tibetan plateau to Lake Manasarovar
Day 13 - Drive to Darchen; monastery visits
Day 14-16 - Trek around Kailash, via Dolma La
Day 17-19 - Drive in 4WD back to Nyalam
Day 20 - Continue to Kathmandu, via Dhulikel
Day 21 - Free in Kathmandu
Day 22/23 - Fly to London |
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Accommodation
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Internal flight, charter bus, 4WD, on foot
Hotels (8nts), guesthouse (1nt), camping (11nts)
20 breakfasts, 17 lunches & 16 dinners |
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Holidays
Extras |
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