4WD Drive to the Deep of Tibet:
Mt. Kailashi Trekking and Guge Kingdom Ruin
Mount Kailash is perhaps the most sacred of
Holy Mountains in Tibet. Together with the two lakes of Mansorovar
and Rakas Tal, the region is one of the few truly natural wonders of
the World. Three of the Orient's greatest rivers; The Yaluzhangbu,
The Mekom, and The Indus, all take their source within a hundred
kilometres of this 'snow capped jewel' which has attracted Hindus,
Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos from the four corners of Asia for
centuries. This tour also include the fascinating sites of Tsada in
the ancient kingdom of Guge. These 11th Century city-states offer
one an extraordinary journey back in time. It is noted for its fine
frescoes which the kings of Guge commissioned the finest artists in
Kashmir to paint, while both sites promise absolutely breathtaking
scenery as we cross the Lhadak Range into the Sandstone canyon of
the Sutlej River.
ITINERARY
Day1 Lhasa (by air)
Arrive in Lhasa, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to
the hotel, the afternoon is left open. You could have a good
rest to get to use to the high altitute, welcome dinner, stay in
Lhasa Hotel(4 star);
Day 2 Lhasa
Full day tour in Lhasa: visit Potala Palace, Jokang Temple ,
Bakhor Bazaar, stay in the same ;
Day 3 Lhasa
Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka, a
brief meeting for the cominng adventure, stay in the same;
Day 4 Lhasa/Gyantse/Shigatse(about 380km,altitude 3836m)
Pass Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier and Baiju Monastery(or
Pelkochode), drive to Shigatse, prepare food and the other
necessity for the following trip, stay in Shigatse Hotel(3 star)
or the similar, don¡¯t forget have a shower today;
Day 5 Shigatse
Visit Sakya Monastery on the way, and further on to Lhatse,
camping at the outskirt of the town.
Day 6 Lhaze to Saga
From Lhaze onwards, we will be driving on rugged roads. Saga,
meaning 'Happy Land', is situated along the Tsangpo River in a
region criscrossed by the upper Brahmaputra and its tributaries.
The land becomes rugged, the air thinner and the sky endless and
impossibly blue.
Day 7 Saga/Zhongba/Payang (by Jeep, 4480 m, 255 kms)
From Saga it is 145 km to Zhongba. The road is good and the trip
can be completed within 4-5 hrs. There is also a small monastery at
the western end of town on a hill from Zhongba onwards the
southern road deteriorates. There is also danger of vehicles
getting stuck. But this section of the road has panoramic views
of mountains on either side of the road. We'll stay in a tent
.
Day 8 Paryang-Lake Manasoravar(
by jeep, 4560 m, 260kms)
From Paryang to Lake Mansorovar is a long drive of 10 hrs or
more. There will be several river crossings. We drive through Mayum la pass (4600 M). The scenery is stunningly beautiful with
panoramic views of the Himalayas,. Chiu Gompa is at Lake Manasorovar.
Chiu Gompa is at a fabulous location a top a hill overlooking
Lake Manasorovar. Another highlight of today is to visit the
Ghost Lake, which is only 8km away from the Lake Manasorovar.
However, while it being always sunny and with fresh water, Lake Mana is
clouded and salty. That is the difference between Holy and ghost. You
will have a breathtaking view of the Namunali Peak(7694m) in
the evening.
Day 9 Lake-Darchen (by Jeep, 60 km, 4560 m)
About 60 kms north of Lake Manasorovar is Darchen, the main
gateway & the village. Here we organize yaks or ponies for the
Kailash circuit trek, stay in tent or overnight in Gangdisi
Hotel(Kailashi Hotel)
Day 10 Darchen-Kailash(Circuit Trek - DIRAPHUK, 6 hrs)
This Kailash circuit covers 53 kms. We can finish that for 3 days.
We head west in clockwise direction. After a few kilometers, the
trail climbs up to a cairn at 4730 m from where the southern
face of Mt. Kailash comes to view. En route visit Tarboche where
annual flagpole raising ceremony takes place during Saga Dawa.
We'll stay in a tent.
Day 11 Diraphuk ¨C Zutrulphuk(4790m, 6 hrs)
Toady we cross Drolma la pass (5630 M) and Gauri Kund Lake
(5608 m) where Hindus worship and immerse themselves in the icy
waters of the lake. Stay in the tent.
Day 12 Zutrulphuk-Darchen(2-3 hrs)
The final destination of the parikrama is an easy 2-3 hrs walk down
to where the river emerges on to the Barga plain. We complete
the 3 day circuit trek of Mt. Kailash.We will drive north
further and camping.
Day 13-14 Tsada(Zhada)
We will spend a day driving to Zhanda, a small town situated
deep in a valley. The drive itself offers a breathtaking view of
sand-rock formations shaping the deep valley. We will spend
another day in the area to visit the ruins of the Guge Kingdom,
which ruled western Tibet 300 years ago.
Day 15 Tsada/Huoer
Day 16 Darchen-Payang(about 310 km on the way)
It is a hard driving day on the road, with Gobi and broken
road most of the time, camping somewhere when sunset
Day 17 Payang-Saga(about 260km drving)
Camping the same place 20km before Saga.
Day 18 Saga-Sangsang(300km)
From Saga we dive face to east and along the Yalongzangp
River. Camping.
Day 19 Sangsang-Latse-Shigatse (about 270km)
Today will get back to the second biggest city of Tibet, and
can take a hot shower after 2 weeks and a big dinner as
well. Overnight in Shigatse Hotel(3*)
Day 20 Shigatse-Lhasa(280km)
After a short visit of Tashilumpio Monastery in this town, we
will carry on the way back to Lhasa. Road is quite good. Stay in
Lhasa Hotel
Day 21 Lhasa-
Transfer to the airport for the flight back. The end of the
tour.
Suitable time: Suitable time: April, May, June,
September, October and November
| Price in USD/pax |
2-5pax |
6 - 9 pax |
Single Supplement |
| Land Cost |
USD4250 |
USD3680 |
USD550 |
This is deluxe tour with all
the best. You could enjoy a better price for
a group of ten or for an economic tour..
Land Cost includes: land
transfer service with TOYOTA 4500 land-cruisers(max.4 guests in
a jeep), 3 meals daily, service of English guide, experienced
driver, scenic spots admission fee, 3-4 star hotel in big city
and the best hotel or guest house and camping in the rest region
(twin share), all entrance permit to Tibet and the remote area,
a cook, tents, a truck for carrying food and all supporting
equipments, yak and porter for carrying luggage while trekking,
and all domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes;
Land Cost excludes: sleeping
bag, tips to tour guide and driver, international flights and
related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not
mentioned, personal expenses, visa costs, single supplement
cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis, the
extra cost due to the unforeseen events;
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