Kailash Mansarovar tour Fly In Fly out

Upon your arrival at the airport, one of the representatives of Pokalde Adventure will receive you and transfer you to the planned hotel. You will then be warmly welcomed with an excellent dinner that offers authentic Nepalese cuisine rich in taste and culture.

During Visa processing in Kathmandu, you can plan for a short hiking/ tour around Kathmandu for better preparation.

When we arrived in Lhasa by flight, one of our guides welcomed us and transferred us to a hotel. While going to the hotel, we can see the Lhasa River and its surroundings. We must acclimatize in high altitude so that we rest in a hotel. In the evening you can stroll around Potala Palace.

In the morning, we walk around Lhasa. After Breakfast, we go to visit Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use in the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. We explore every corner of the Potala palace. There are so many important corners in the palace, but the gilded burial stupas of the former Dalai Lama and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet are the most valuable collections. Then, after lunch, we go to visit Jokhang temple, which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside the temple, you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, and outside, you can see pilgrims prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do a kora joining group, or you can do it individually, which is a popular religious circle of pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. There are so many additional activities that you can join based on your interests and tastes.

After breakfast, we drive from Lhasa to Shigatse. On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m). The Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and from there, you can have a magnificent view of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar(7191m) in the far distance, which is the highest mountain near Lhasa.
We continuously cross the Pass to enter another valley. We can stop for a moment to observe and capture the memory of the Corolla Glacier on the roadside. At Manak Dam Lake, we can hang the prayer flag at Simila Mountain Pass. Finally, we arrive in Gyantse, which is Tibet’s third largest city after Lhasa and Shigatse. In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum.
We reach Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field.

After breakfast, we will drive to Lhatse, but before that, we will get travel permits for further tours to Mansarovar. We will have lunch at Lhatse, a small beautiful. After that, we will pass the Tsola Pass(4600M) and Gyatsola Pass(5248M). Shortly after we enter Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, tourists can enjoy the splendid Himalayan range from Gawula Pass(5198m). We drive to Everest Base camp(5200m) following a rough and zigzag road. We will stay at a lodge and can view the sunset of Golden Everest Peak if time and weather permit at the lodging area.

In the morning, we can enjoy the sunrise of Everest Peak at the lodging area if weather permits; then, as we head to the saga, you can view the worlds’14th highest peak, Mt. Shishapangma (8012m), and Turquoise Lake Peiku tso(4590m). If you are lucky enough, you are very likely to see wild animals like wild donkeys, wild antelope, etc.

On the way to Darchen, you will have a chance to appreciate the stunning view of the Saga Valley between the Gangdise Range and the Himalayan Range. Meanwhile, the beautiful grassland and local villages can also be seen. As we cross the Mayomla Pass(5112M), you can enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi(7694M).  Then, we are supposed to pass by the holy Lake Mansarovar and finally arrive at the southern foot of Mt. Kailash, the most holy mountain in Tibet.

After breakfast, get pack lunch, then drive to Yama Dwar (8 km / 30 min), do darshan of the closest view of Mt. Kailash (south face) & then start trekking to Diraphuk (4950m) – 5-6 hrs / 14 km. Those who are not going for Kora will stay back in the hotel at Darchen.

Early in the morning, wake up to have the darshan of Golden Kailash on a clear weather day. At the same time, have an early breakfast and start trekking from Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk (4850m), passing through Dolma La High Pass (5600m) & Gauri Kunda darshan – 9-10 hrs / 22 km.

Drive from Darchen to Saga via Lake Mansarovar

Drive from Saga to Sakya

In the morning, we will visit ancient Sakya town, and you can tour Sakya monastery, with amazing murals and a huge collection of scriptures and statues. Then we drive from Sakya to Shigatse.

We will follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa. On the way, you can stand on the viewing platform to view the vast Yalong River bed and visit the Water Mill making Tibetan Incense material (in Summer, if time permits).

One of our representatives from Pokalde Adventure will receive you upon your arrival at the airport and will transfer you to the planned hotel. Relax and stroll around Thamel for shopping.

Our office representative will assist you to reach Tribhuwan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight.