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Mt.Kailash and Mt.Everest Base Camp 17 day tour

Trip Code: MTT-302
Trip Valid: 15/3/2008- 15/11/2008
Length: 17 days
   

Introduction: 
Mt. Everest, named Mount Qomolangma in Tibetan, means Mother Goddess of the Universe, is the highest peak in the world. Standing at 8848 meters, snow capped throughout the year, lies at the border between China and Nepal. Massive glaciers and seracs feature a thrilling splendor. Around Mt.Everest, there are four peaks above 8,000 meters high, including Mt. Makarluh, Gosanthain, Zhuoyo, Shishabanma and other 14 peaks above 7,000 meters, which form an amazing picture of Mt.Everest Natural Scenery Area with jokuls, peaks groups, and mountain waves. Everest Base Camp tours can be done from ealry may to late November. Early May and early October are the best time to visit Mt. Everest. Due to the clear weather, you have great chance to see Mt. Everest's true face.

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 April to December. Best time approach is May, June, July, September and October.


Tour Itinerary: 

Day 1 Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an / Kathmandu to Lhasa
Your Tibetan guide will meet you at Lhasa airport and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa(70KM, 40minutes - 1hour). After arrival at Lhasa, have a good rest  to acclimatize in the high altitude(Lhasa, 3650m). Overnight at Lhasa Kailash hotel.

Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
The first day visit the World Heritage Sites of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the bustling bazzar Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa Kailash hotel.

Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
Today you will visit the two biggest Gelupa monasteries Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and Summer Palace - Norbulingka, Overnight at Lhasa Kailash hotel.

Day 4  Lhasa / Yamdrok-tso / Gyantse (340KM, 6-7hours, 3950M high)
Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok-tso 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 Tashilhunpo Monastery, then start drive to Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery. Late afternoon drive to Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse Shanghai Grand hotel.

Day 6  Lhatse /New Tinggri (Shegar) /Rongphu Monastery /E.B.C  (190KM, 3-4 hours, 4980M high)
Drive to Rongphu via Shegar, on the way you will cross over Gyatsola Pass at 5,220 m, which is the highest en route, and from the pass you will see the Himalaya mountain ranges in a clear day. Afternoon start trekking from Rongphu to E.B.C, it takes about 2 hours. Or you can take animal carriage ( 30rmb/per person, round-trip). Overynight at Rongphu guest house or Base Camp Tent.(dorm beds)

Note: The entrance fee of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 185rmb/per person. Then Entry fee of the Landcruiser to E.B.C. is 400rmb. It is a bit cold to stay at Rongphu or Base Camp, so you'd better to take your sleeping bag with you.

Day 7 Rongphu /Old Tingri /Saga (330KM, 8-9 hours, 4600M high)
Long driving day over the sandy and grassland of Tibet, other things like lake (Peiku-tso), nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy.  By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town Saga. Overnight at Saga (Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 8 Saga /Paryang ( 255KM, 4 - 5 hours, 4750M high)
Drive from Saga to Paryang through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains). Overnight at Paryang ( Guest House, drom bed).

Day 9  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 10  Lake Manasarovar /Darchen (60km, 1.5hours, 4560m high),
Get up early to see the sunrise at Lake Manasarovar, then drive to Darchen. Check into your guest house.Your guide will prepare yaks or porters for following trekking days. Overnight at Darchen ( Guest house, dorm bed or Camping). 

Day 11 Trek from Darchen to Dira-puk Monastery, 20km, takes about 5 - 6hours
The first day trek is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.). Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face at Dirapuk for overnight halt.

Day 12  Trek from Dira-puk Monastery to Zutul-puk Monastery by crossing Drolma-la Pass, 15KM, takes about 6 - 7hours
Today our trek leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp. Zuthulphuk has a small monastery.

Day 13 Trek back to Darchen, 14Km, 4- 5hours
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage 5hours, Overnight at Darchen (Guest house, dorm bed).

Day 14  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 15  Saga / Lhatse (306KM, 6-7hours, 4050M high)
Today start drive back to Lhatse, after such a long time drive, you will have a good rest at Lhatse. Overnight at Lhatse Shanghai Grand Hotel.

Day 16 Lhatse / Shigatse / Lhasa ( 450KM, 7hours, 3650M high)
Today drive back to Lhasa along the Friendship Hway. Overnight at Lhasa Kailash hotel.

Day 17  Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Tour Inclusions: 
1. Transport: Landcruiser Toyota 4500 available;
2. Accommodation: Hotels(7 nts twin room), Dorm beds(7 nts), Tent(2 nts);
3. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
4. All personal entrance tickets and Land cruiser entry ticket to Everest Region;
5. All necessary Tibet permits
6. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during Kailash Kora;
 
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. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress).
Note: We can offer you the trekking equipment, but please inform us before you take this tour.
4. Animal carriage fee at E.B.C;
5. Personal Yak during Kailash Kora.;
6. Your own expense;
7. Tips for the guide and driver.
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Price( Price valide 01/05/2008 - 15/11/2008 ):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.

Vehicle Type
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
Single supplement
Toyota 4500