Kailash & Manasarovar Explorer
Along the corridor road connecting majestic Lhasa with the monastery towns of Gyantse and Shigatse, we discover the Tibet that has long lured travellers seeking that dose of Buddhist mysticism often referred to as Tibetan Lamaism. Located high above sea level and surrounded by the world’s highest peaks, that feeling of otherworldliness is all-encompassing. This journey also takes us beyond that and into parts of Tibet not experienced by many travellers. Lake Manasarovar lies at 4556 metres above sea level, the highest freshwater lake in the world, while Mount Kailash, 6638 metres, is the world's holiest mountain. Both sites are revered by Hindus and Buddhists, as well as various other religions, and attract a multitude of pilgrims from Nepal, India and further afield. Camping out and trekking, we embark on our very own pilgrimage and discover for ourselves places of rugged beauty, tempered by a powerful and overwhelming sense of spirituality.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to hotel. |
| 2-3 | Fly to Lhasa. Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. |
| 4 | Drive to Gyantse via Karo La (Pass). Walking tour of Gyantse. |
| 5 | Drive to Shigatse and explore Tashilhunpo Monastery in the afternoon. |
| 6 | Drive to Saga and camp. |
| 7 | Drive to Paryang. |
| 8 | Travel to the holy Lake Manasarovar - the highest lake in the world. |
| 9 | Drive to Darchen. |
| 10 | We start our Tibet 'kora' (pilgrimage) by trekking to Diraphuk. |
| 11 | Trek to Zutulphuk and cross the Dolma La (Pass) at 5630m. |
| 12 | Trek to Darchen where our pilgrimage ends. Meet jeeps and drive to Trita Puri Hot Springs. |
| 13-14 | Drive to Tholing via Sutlej Canyon. Explore Tholing and Tsaparang. |
| 15-17 | Return to Saga via Lake Manasarovar and Ngari Pursum. |
| 18 | Drive to Zhangmu, on the border with Nepal. |
| 19 | Cross border to Nepal. Drive to Kathmandu. |
| 20 | Kathmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath Temple, Bodnath Stupa and Bhaktapur. |
| 21 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Fri). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
21 days |
Trip Code |
PHMK |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate), Trekking (Challenging) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 529m | 5630m |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| China, Nepal, Tibet | |
Start City |
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| Chengdu, Sichuan, China | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
