Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway to Lhasa, debating monks in Sera Monastery, complete a kora around Mt Kailash, hike to Everest base camp
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Journey overland to Tibet and cross the ‘roof of the world’ to Kailash—Asia's most sacred mountain—in time for the amazing Saga Dawa Festival. You'll join pilgrims and celebrate the renewal of the Tarboche flagpole, then embark on a demanding multi-day trek around the holy mountain which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes it. Explore Lhasa and experience unparalleled vistas of Mt Everest at its base camp. Full of cultural treasures, remarkable Buddhist monasteries and the colourful markets of Kathmandu, this adventure truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, Kumbum, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Tso, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Pelkhor Chode Monastery, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Qomolangma Nature Preserve
- 4B (Allow USD 300 - 400 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), Very basic guesthouses (7 nts - some nights possible multishare), Sleeper train (2 nts)
- Flight, train, private bus, 4WD vehicle, foot.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), Local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 14
Places Visited
- China
- Nepal
- Tibet
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at any time.
Days 2-3 Beijing
Private bus to the Great Wall. Subway to Tian'anmen Square, guided tour of the Forbidden City.
Day 4-5 Train to Lhasa
Board the train for Lhasa and watch the scenery completely change as you climb onto the Tibetan Plateau.
Days 6-8 Lhasa (3B)
Activities include orientation walk around Barkhor square, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and either Sera or Drepung Monastery.
Day 9 Yamdrok Tso and Gyantse (B)
Drive to Gyantse along Yamdrok Tso with a visit to Pelkor Chode monastery.
Day 10 Shigatse
Optional visit to Gyantse fort and continue to Shigatse visiting the Tashilunpo Monastery.
Day 11 Rombuk & Everest Base Camp
Hike to Base Camp and visit world's highest Monastery.
Days 12-13 Saga to Darchen
Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar.
Days 14-16 Kailash & Lake Manasarovar
The Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the day Lord Buddha Sakyamuni was born, achieved enlightenment and passed away. For over a thousand years pilgrims flock to Mt Kailash to replace the Tarboche flagpole, a huge pole that stands on the Kailash kora, south of the mountain. The whole ceremony is led by a Lama from the nearby monastery and Tibetans and buddhists gather here that day to attach their prayer flags they brought from home, to pray, and to help erect the flagpole. Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5 day Kailash kora or hike. The highest pass is 5630m. The distinctive snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape.
Days 17-18 Darchen to Saga
Crossing the grasslands, we come back down south to Saga.
Day 19 Zhangmu
Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.
Day 20 Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and free to explore the city.
Day 21 Depart Kathmandu
Free to depart any time.
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