Tibet Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar Tours By Helicopter

KATHMANDU ARRIVAL

Arrival at Kathmandu. Our representative will meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel

SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Early morning, you will depart for Pashupati Darshan & return back to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we set off for sightseeing tour of Baudhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha Narayan (sleeping Bishnu) and Monkey temple (swoyambhunath).

Evening, dinner + tour briefing.
Overnight at Hotel

FLY, KATHMANDU TO LHASA (3650 M.) – 1 HOUR FLIGHT

Upon arrival in Lhasa by plane OR by train. Our guide / representative meets you at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Overnight Hotel

LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR

After breakfast, we set off for a full day guided sightseeing tour. Today, we visit Potala Palace, Norbulinkha Palace (the summer palace of Dalai Lama) and Jokhang temple & Barkhor Square. Overnight at Hotel

LHASA SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Today, we visit two of the very significant Monasteries, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, of Tibet. Both monasteries are located off the main city. Also, we visit Tibetan Medical Centre in the evening.

Overnight at Hotel

DRIVE, LHASA TO GYANTSE (3950 M.) – 7 HOURS

Early morning, we proceed for Gyantse via Lake Yamdruk (Yamdruk Tso). Gyantse is the fourth largest city in Tibet (after Shigatse and Chamdo). It is small as cities go (population perhaps 15,000) and largely Tibetan in character not touched so much by outside Chinese influence. Strategically sited at a junction between Shigatse and Lhasa, it lies along the caravan routes from Sikkim and Bhutan in the south, Gyantse assumed an important role as a military center and market town- particularly for wool and handicrafts. Gyantse jeweled with some ancient Monastery and Stupa.

We visit Khumbum stupa, Gyantse Dzong and Palkor Choide Monastery in Gyantse.

Overnight at Hotel

DRIVE, GYANTSE TO SHIGATSE (3900 M.) VIA SHALU MONASTERY – 3 HOURS

After breakfast, we head out to Shigatse. On the way, we visit Shalu Monastery. In Shigatse we visit the Tashilungpu Monastery, the official Panchen Lama's residence, built in 1447, although it did not really become the seat of the Panchen Lama until almost 200 years later.
Overnight at Hotel

DRIVE, SHIGATSE TO LHATZE (3950 M) VIA SAKYA MONASTERY – 6 HOURS

Today, you have an extensive distance to travel to reach Saga via two high passes en route. Also, you will visit Sakya Monastery on the way. The Monastery is located 21 km off the high way.

LHATZE TO SAGA (4600 M.) - 250 KM – 7 hrs

Today, you should drive for an approximately 250 km to reach Saga (4464 m.). While driving to Saga, we will be passing through the Thong-La Pass (5200 m., also know as Lablung-La) which is a highlight of today. From Nyalam it takes two hours to reach the high pass. You can see the magnificent view of the Himalayan range including Mt. Shisapangma, the highest mountain in Tibet.

We take a short break in Peiku Lake (on the way) for a picnic lunch then continue our journey. Saga is a growing town situated at the Bank of River Bramhaputra. There is a government Hospital (that will be closed on Sunday) and some basic guesthouses available.

Here our staff members will meet you for your further journey to Kailash tour. Overnight Hotel.

SAGA TO PARYANG (4550 M.) 260 KM – 6 hrs

Today we drive about 260 km to reach Paryang (4500).
Overnight at Guesthouse.

PARYANG TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (4550 M.) 280 KM – 7 hrs

Drive of about 280km to Manasarovar camp (15400ft)at the shore of Manasarovar. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.

LAKE MANSAROVAR TO DARCHEN (4663 M.) – 4 hrs

Morning Puja, holy bath at Manasarovar. After lunch, Manasarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. Short Drive to Darchen (Base camp of Kailash) 15600ft. Overnight Guesthouse.

START PARIKRAMA. CAMP AT DERAPHUK GOMBA

Early Morning (after breakfast), we take a 45 minutes ride on Jeep to Tarboche (the parikrama starting point). This is the easily accessible point from where you can see the closest view of Mt. Kailash.

Today, we walk near about 6 hours +. The trail is reasonably easy and flat. We camp at Deraphuk (4880 m.).

Those who are not able go for parikrama will be brought back to Lake Manasarovar where they will be staying for another two days and waiting for the Parikrama group. In this period, we provide accommodation in Camp. The charge will be extra for guesthouse accommodation.

CONTINUE PARIKRAMA ZUTRULPHUK (4760 M.)

The group undertaking the Parikrama will further trek to Zuthulphuk (16000ft) via Dolmala pass (5600 m.). Camp at Zuthulphuk.

The passengers who are not taking Parikrama will have rest in Lake Manasarovar.

END PARIKRAMA, - THEN DRIVE TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (HORA QUI)

After a short trek, we will reach near Darchen from where we will be picked up by Land Cruiser and drive to Lake Manasarovar to join the group. Overnight camp.

RETURN JOURNEY TO PARYANG

Drive Lake Manasarovar to Paryang. Overnight stay at Guest House.

RETURN JOURNEY TO SAGA

Drive Paryang to Saga. Overnight stay at Guest House.

RETURN JOURNEY TO NYALAM

Drive Saga to Nyalam. Overnight stay at Guest House.

RETURN JOURNEY TO KATHMANDU

Drive Nyalam to Zhangmu then continue to Kodari. From Kodari our Bus takes you back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

At Leisure

Free day for your individual program – shopping or relaxation.

Departure

Transfer to Airport for your flight to next destination.