13 Days Journey of Faith in Tibet Mount Kailash Guided Tour

Day 1 · Lhasa

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   Lhasa

   8 hours

   • With the Tibet entry permit arranged by us, take train to Lhasa from Xining.

   Train Station pick-up: Your guide meets you at Lhasa train station, drive for about 30 minutes to Lhasa city, check in your hotel.

   • For the rest of the day, we advice you to relax and rest at your hotel, apply to the high altitude. If you feel ok, you can have a walk at the Potala see the night view.

Arrive in Lhasa on the first day and taste Lhasa’s special Tibetan tea, etc.

Overnight at Thangka Hotel

Day 2 · Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)

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   Potala Palace

   3 hours Admission included

   The Potala Palace is the largest temple of its kind in the world and the highest palace in the world, with an altitude of 3,700 meters.

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   Jokhang Temple

   5 hours Admission included

   Then proceed to the Jokhang Temple, where the monks receive formal training and education. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is Barkhor Street, which is a must-go pilgrimage route to Lhasa.

Overnight at Thangka Hotel

Day 3 · Lhasa City Tour

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   Sera Monastery

   6 hours Admission included

   In the Morning You will drive ahead to Pabongkha Temple visit all the chapels . After that, you will begins at historical Pabongkha Temple and Climb through the hills for a tranquil and scenic walk. You will visit to Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey. The hot attraction is monk debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.

Overnight at Thangka Hotel

Day 4 · Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse

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   Stop 1

   8 hours

   • Attraction: Yamdrok lake, Karola, Nyenchen Kangsang glacier, Pelkhor Chöde
   • Today we Drive about 270km to Gyangtse, the best preserved Tibetan town. It is 13, 050 ft above sea level and is famous for its authentic architecture (being one of the best preserved Tibetan town) and wool carpets. The main sites include the Pelcho Monastery. Drive continue about 90km to Shigatse through the Barley valley of Tibet, after check in hotel in Shigatse.

Overnight at Gyantse Yutok Hotel

Day 5 · Shigatse - Saga

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   Saga County

   8 hours

   • Attraction: Landscape.
   • Today will be long day drive 8 hours, cross several passes on the way with beautiful landscape.

Overnight at Saga Xibu Yizhan Hotel

Day 6 · Saga - Tarchen

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   Stop 1

   8 hours Admission included

   • Attraction: beautiful landscape.
   • Cross several high passes between 4500m-5000m, as well as you will have first view of holy Mt.Kailash. take a stop at the first sight and do prostration and pray, drive continue to Tarchen.

Overnight at Tarchen Yuanfang de jia Hotel

Day 7 · Start Kora

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   Stop 1

   7 hours Admission included

   Today is the first day of Kora, you will walk about 6-7 hours, and not so difficulty walk.

Overnight at Drirapuk Guesthouse

Day 8 · Second Day Kora

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   Tibet

   7 hours

   This day will be a tough day for all the travelers, we recommend that you start early in the morning, and cross the Drolmala pass 5400m above sea level, and forward to Dzutrulpuk.

Overnight at Dzutrulpuk Guesthouse

Day 9 · Third day Kora

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   Lake Manasarovar

   8 hours Admission included

   Today start your walk after a good rest, and not to far to meet your van and driver, walk about 4-5 hours, after meet your driver, then drive to Lake manasaravar.

Overnight at lake side or Horqu Guesthouse

Day 10 · Manasaravar - Saga

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   Saga County

   7 hours

   From today you will drive back to Saga, the same way back, enjoying the beautiful nature land scape.

Overnight at Saga Xibu Yizhan Hotel

Day 11 · Saga - Shigatse

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   Shigatse

   7 hours

   Attraction: Beautiful landscape

   • Drive back to shigatse.

Overnight at shigatse Gesar Hotel

Day 12 · Shigatse - Lhasa

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   Lhasa

   6 hours

   Today, In Early drive back to Lhasa we will drive back to Lhasa on the friendship Highway. The whole distance is almost 280km and it takes 6 hours along the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Bhamaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet).

Overnight at Lhasa Thangka Hotel

Day 13 · Lhasa Departure

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   Lhasa

   7 hours

   Your pleasant trip will end today. Before sending you to the station, you can choose to go to interesting places in Lhasa or rest in the hotel.

If your flight is very late, you can continue to stay at Lhasa Thangka Hotel