Trip Code: MTT-301
Trip Valid: 15/3/2008- 15/11/2008
Length: 12 days 

Introduction: 
Mt. Kailash has been a lodestone to pilgrims and adventurous travellers for centuries but until recently very few had set their eyes on the sacre mountains. This situation has begun to change in recent years because of improved roads, new bridges and telephone lines, they make it more accessible. The easiest way to travel to Mt.Kailash is taking Landcruiser trip.
 
Mt Kailash refers to the 'sacred mountain' in Tibetan and 'Heaven of Siva' in Sanskrit (Siva is the god of Hinduism). It is the place where the religion of Bon is originated. According to the Indian epics Lomoyana and the Tibetan historic epics History of Gangdise, people began to worship Mt Kailash as early as in 1000 B.C. As the Bon sutra goes, a river, which rose from Mt Kailash, flew into Lake Manasarova, which meant 'unconquerable'. Then four great rivers, named after the four supernatural animals in paradise - the horse, lion, elephant and peacock, rose from the lake and flew to four directions.

Mt. Kailash can be visited from Late March to December. Best time approach is May, June, July, September and October. 

Day 4  Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Gyantse (340KM, 6-7hours, 3950M high)
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake, visit the famous Gyantse Kumpum. Overnight at Gyantse Chugu hotel.

Day 5  Shigatse / Sakya / Lhatse ( 290KM, 6-7hours, 4050M high)
Morning drive to Shigatse and  visit Tashilunpo Monastery , then start drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery. Late afternoon drive to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse Farmers adventure hotel (Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 6  Lhatse / Saga / Paryang (561KM, 9 hours, 4750M high)
Today you will have a long day drive,  pass several high plateau lakes, towns, herders tents and along the route with plateau mountain ranges. Lunch will be served at Saga.  Overnight at Paryang. ( Guest House, dorm bed).

Day 7  Paryang / Lake Manasarovar ( 270KM, 5hours, 4560M high)
Morning drive pass the many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains, cross the Mayun-la pass (5216m), if lucky might see many wild animals at the plateau grasslands. After arrival at Lake side, make a walk to Chiu Monastery which is the best point to see Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at Chiu Monastery village. ( Guest House, dorm bed).

Day 8  Lake Manasarovar / Mt.Kailash ( Darchen) ( 60KM, 1.5 hour, 4560M high)
Get up early to see the sunrise at Lake Manasarovar, then drive to Darchen. Check into your guest house. Today make a half day trek to Gyangdrak Monastery of Mt.Kailash. Overnight at Darchen ( Guest house, dorm bed)

Day 9  Darchen / Paryang / Saga (520KM, 9hours, 4600M high)
Today start drive back to Saga, you will have a last view of the Mt.Kailash on the way. Overnight at Saga ( Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 10 Saga / Shigatse (460KM, 7- 8hours, 3900M high)
Today start drive back to Shigatse, overnight at Shigatse. After such a long time drive, you will have a good rest at Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse Yak hotel.

Day 11 Shigatse / Lhasa ( 300KM, 7hours, 3650M high)
Today you can make the splendid Tashilhunpo Kora (1 hour), then start to drive back to Lhasa along the Friendship Hway. Overnight at Lhasa Kailash hotel.

Day 12  Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Tour Inclusions: 
1. Transport: Landcruiser available;
2. Accommodation: Hotels(8 nts twin room), Dorm beds(3 nts);
3. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
4. Entrance tickets for the entire trip;
5. All necessary Tibet permits;

Tour Exclusions: 
1. Meals;
2. Flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa;
Note: We can offer you the flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing or Xi'an. Please check the latest price with us by email;
3. Your own expense;
4. Tips for the guide and driver;

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Price( Price valide 01/04/2008 - 15/11/2008):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.