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- Day 01: Fly to Kathmandu (1300m). The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to your Hotel.
- Day 02: Darshan of Pashupatinath Temple and Sleeping Vishnu at Budhanilkantha.Group briefing and final preparation of the Yatra.
- Day 03: After breakfast, drive to the airport for your flight to Lhasa (1h 15 mins duration). Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, transfer to Lhasa City. (3650m)
- Day 04: Visit the famous Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera Monastery and the Norbulinka Palace.
- Day 05: Drive to Shigatse (3800m /271 Kms, 8 hrs) to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the free market.
- Day 06: Drive to SAGA. (4600m/ 447 Kms, 8 hrs)
- Day 07: Drive to Lake Manasarovar. (4560m) with the Parikarma of the Lake (478 Kms / 9 hrs)
- Day 08: AM Stay at Lake Manasarovar for Pooja & Havan PM Drive to Darchen (4670m /40 Kms, 1 ½ hrs
- Day 09: Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m /15 Kms, 6 – 7 hrs)
- Day 10: Trek to Zhuthulpuk (4760m) crossing over the Dolma La Pass.(18 Kms / 10 – 12 hrs)
- Day 11: End Kailas Kora. Drive to SAGA.(4600m /440 Kms, 6-7 hrs)
- Day 12: Drive to Kerung. (3500m / 6-7 hrs)
- Day 13: Drive to Nepal border at Timure and exit via Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (162 Kms / 9-10 hrs).
- Day 14: Transfer to the airport for your final departure back home.
Itineraries
Day 1
Fly to Kathmandu (1300m). The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to your Hotel.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Be received by our staff that will help in assisting you to get transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Darshan of Pashupatinath Temple and Sleeping Vishnu at Budhanilkantha.Group briefing and final preparation of the Yatra.
After breakfast, city sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath and Bodhnath Stupa. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Shangrila Or Similar
Day 3
After breakfast, drive to the airport for your flight to Lhasa (1h 15 mins duration). Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, transfer to Lhasa City. (3650m)
Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, which will take approximately 90 minutes of flight time. Arrive at the Gonggar airport. Be received by our staff that will assist you in getting transferred to Lhasa (3650m) by surface. The whole day is kept for acclimatizing. Overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Accomodation: Hotel Manasarovar Or Similar
Day 4
Visit the famous Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera Monastery and the Norbulinka Palace.
The whole day is kept for sightseeing in Lhasa. Visit Norbulinka Palace, the historic summer palace of Dalai Lama, where government issues and religious activities would be addressed. The following afternoon is spent touring the Jokhang Temple, the fundamental pilgrimage destination of Tibetan pilgrims. It is considered to be one of Tibet’s holiest shrines. In the evening, we take a stroll to Barkhor Bazaar, a hive of bazaar activity and an astonishing pilgrim jamboree that gives a delightful introduction to Tibet. We visit one of the major monasteries namely, Sera Monastery. The rest of the day is left for relaxation. Overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Accomodation: Hotel Manasarovar Or Similar
Day 5
Drive to Shigatse (3800m /271 Kms, 8 hrs) to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the free market.
After breakfast, we will drive to Shigatse city and visit the Tashilhunpo monastery, the seat of revered monk, Panchen Lama, second in importance to Dalai Lama. The rest of the day is to enjoy the flea market.
Accomodation: Hotel Getsar Or Similar
Day 6
Drive to SAGA. (4600m/ 447 Kms, 8 hrs)
We leave Shigatse the following morning and drive to Saga, which is situated along the banks of Brahmaputra. Prepare yourself for breathtaking and astounding views of Tibet. Overnight stay at a hotel in Saga.
Accomodation: Saga Western Post Or Similar
Day 7
Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m) with the Parikarma of the Lake (478 Kms / 9 hrs).
Drive to Manasarovar and experience an energizing and virtual dip, containing special healing propertiesin the freshwater lake that will revitalize your senses. Feast your eyes with awe-inspiring vistas of the turquoise lake and surround yourself with the epitome of serenity.
Accomodation: Parmath Ashram Or Similar
Day 8
AM Stay at Lake Manasarovar for Pooja & Havan PM Drive to Darchen (4670m /40 Kms, 1 ½ hrs
A spiritual day for meditation on the shores of the lake, we will stay at Lake Manasarovar for Puja & Havan. Later, in the evening drive to Darchen.
Accomodation: Kailash Himalaya Hotel
Day 9
Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m /15 Kms, 6 - 7 hrs)
Drive to the starting point of the trek, Yamadwar and then, trek to Dirapuk. Enroute, observe the magnificent scenes of Kailash, facing west with backdrops of yak caravans and soothing landscapes with sights of fabled monasteries.
Accomodation: Hotel Dirapuk
Day 10
Trek to Zhuthulpuk (4760m) crossing over the Dolma La Pass.(18 Kms / 10 – 12 hrs)
Trek to Zhuthulpuk with the mighty presence of enchanting Kailash and sublime your senses with the immense beauty of its grandeur.
Accomodation: Hotel Zhuthulpuk
Day 11
End Kailas Kora. Drive to SAGA.(4600m /440 Kms, 6-7 hrs)
Today, we end Kailash Kora and drive back to Saga.
Accomodation: Saga Western Post Or Similar
Day 12
Drive to Kerung. (3500m / 6-7 hrs)
Overnight at Kerung.
Accomodation: Hotel in Kerung
Day 13
Drive to Nepal border at Timure and exit via Syabrubesi to Kathmandu (162 Kms / 9-10 hrs).
Overnight at Kathmandu
Accomodation: Hotel Shangrila Or Similar
Day 14
Transfer to the airport for your final departure back home.
Transfer to the airport for your final departure back home
Include
- Arrival / Departure Transfers by AC Coach
- Twin Sharing Accommodation at Hotel Royal Singhi or Similar with Full Board Meals
- Sightseeing Tours with monumental entrance fees
- Kathmandu / Timure / Kathmandu by Bus
- Luxury Bus on Tibet Side
- One Support Truck
- Best available accommodation at Kerung, Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Darchen, Dirapuk and Zhuthulpuk during Kailash Sojourn
- Full Board Vegetarian Meals set up by our Fixed Kitchen
- Complimentary 2 Bottle Mineral Water per day from Kerung onwards
- English Speaking Tibetan Guide
- One Team Leader & Experienced Support Staff
- All Permits
- Tibet / China Visa Fee
- Complimentary Duffel Bag
- Complimentary Shoulder Bag
- Dawn Jacket on returnable basis
- First aid-kit, Medical Oxygen, Pulse Oxymetre and Gamow bag
Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Extra nights in Tibetan lodges and Kathmandu Hotels (except mentioned in itinerary)
- Evacuation Cost in the event of emergency
- Cost of Hiring Horse / Pony / Porter during the 3 days Kailash Parikarma
- Expenses Of Personal Nature such as Phone call, laundry, etc.
- Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, etc.
- As per new rules of Foreign Exchange Center (FEC) trip booking should be done in advance of 45 days.
- Minimum 6 months’ valid date passport is required.
- 45 days prior to tour departure date, 50% of the total cost should reach to GRANDMARK HOLIDAYS account by telex transfer with passport copy of front and last page.
- Full payment should made 15 days before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
- Original passport should be reached 15 days prior to the Yatra at Delhi Office.
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written.
- Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- More than 7 days prior to entry date: USD 150 per person
- Within 7 days prior to entry date (including 7 days) USD 200 per person.