KATHMANDU – TIBET WITH KAILASH MANASAROVAR: 07
(18 NIGHTS / 19 DAYS)
DAY 01: KATHMANDU
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. A representative from our office will greet you at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Briefing on your tour itinerary. Afternoon walking tour and exploration of traditional local market “Ason” in old Kathmandu city. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU
Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. Afternoon Patan Durbar Square and Golden Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU
Morning sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Afternoon Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04: KATHMANDU (1300M) – GONGGAR AIRPORT – LHASA (3650M)
Morning fly (1.5 hrs) from Kathmandu to Gogggar airport. The Trans-Himalayan flight will enchant you with the spectacular, breathtaking view if Himalayan ranges. Arrival in Gonggar airport after immigration formality you will meet and greet you offering Khada (Tibetan scarf) by your guide then drive (65 KM – 1 hr) to Lhasa. Day rest for acclimatization. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05: LHASA
Morning sightseeing of Potala Palace. Afternoon Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06: LHASA
Morning sightseeing of Drepung Monastery. Afternoon Sera Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 07: LHASA – GYANTSE (3950M) via Yamdrok Lake
Drive (265 KM – 5 hrs) to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake. Afternoon sightseeing of Khumbum Stupa and Pelkhor Chode Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 08: GYANTSE – SHIGATSE (3900M)
Drive (90 KM – 2 hrs approx) to Shigatse. Afternoon sightseeing of Tashilumpho Monastery and Local market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09: SHIGATSE – SAGA (4640M)
Drive (450 KM – 7 Hrs approx) to Saga. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 10: SAGA –MANASAROVAR (4590M)
Drive (460 KM – 8 hrs approx) to Manasarovar. Overnight at Tea House.
DAY 11: MANASAROVAR – DARCHEN (4575M)
Walk nearby Lake then drive (115 KM – 2 hrs approx) to Darchen. Overnight at Tea House.
DAY 12: DARCHEN – DIRA PHUK (4860M)
Drive (13 KM – 20 min) to Tarboche then Trek (35 KM – 6 hrs) to Dira Phuk. Overnight at Tea.
DAY 13: DIRA PHUK – ZUTUL PHUK (4760M)
Trek (20 KM – 10 hrs walk approx) to Zutul Phuk. Overnight at Tea.
DAY 14: ZUTUL PHUK – MANASAROVAR (4590M)
Trek (5 hrs) End then drive (30 KM – 2 hrs approx) to Manasarovar. Overnight at Tea.
DAY 15: MANASAROVAR – SAGA
Drive (460 KM – 8 hrs) to Saga. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 16: SAGA – KYIRONG (2700M)
Drive (220 KM – 4 hrs) to Kyirong. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 17: KYIRONG (2700M) – RASUWA GADI (1900M) – KATHMANDU (1300 M)
Morning drive (24 KM – 1 hr) downhill to reach Nepal-China border. After immigration process drive (8 hrs) from Rasuwa Gadi to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 18: KATHMANDU
Free day for rest. Evening Farewell Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight.
DAY 19: KATHMANDU
Departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
