Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Zhangmu
Kathmandu to Zhangmu- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu., 05:00 - 06:00)
Included Activities
- Drive across Nepal-Tibet border through Himalayan mountain passes
- Pass through forested hills and river valleys toward Kodari
Landmarks Kodari Zhangmu Port - Day 2
Nyalam Town
Nyalam Town- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient meditation caves
- View massive snow peaks
- Explore surroundings at own pace
Landmarks Nyalam Town - Day 3
Nyalam Town to Saga
Nyalam Town to Saga- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive across Ngari Plateau through desert terrain and nomad camps
- View iconic peaks: Gaurishankar, Shishapangma, Langtang Himal
- Pass Cuocuo Longhu Lake and Peiku Tso (4400m)
- Spot wildlife including wild donkeys and antelopes
- Cross the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo)
Landmarks Gaurishankar Shishapangma Langtang Himal Cuocuo Longhu Lake Peiku Tso Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) Saga County - Day 4
Saga to Manasarovar
Saga to Manasarovar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through high plateau grasslands and lakes
- View distant snow-capped ranges between Himalayan and Gangdise Mountains
- See herds of yaks and sheep grazing on plateau
- Pass through Zhongba and Paryang towns
- Arrive at sacred Lake Manasarovar with Mount Kailash view
Landmarks Lake Manasarovar Mount Kailash Chiu Monastery Zhongba Paryang Himalayan Mountains Gangdise Mountains - Day 5
Manasarovar
Manasarovar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spend time at sacred Lake Manasarovar
- View Gurla Mandhata (7,694m) across the lake
- Transfer to Darchen
Optional Activities
- Shuttle bus service at Lake Manasarovar
Landmarks Lake Manasarovar Gurla Mandhata Darchen 
- Day 6
Mount Kailash Kora Day 1: Darchen to Dirapuk
Mount Kailash Kora Day 1: Darchen to Dirapuk- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Yamdwar to start Kailash Kora
- Trek 13km to Drirapuk Monastery (4,700m) along Lachu River Valley
- View west and north faces of Mount Kailash
- Visit Drirapuk Monastery
Optional Activities
- Hire yaks for trekking (not included in package price)
- Hire horses for trekking (not included in package price)
- Hire porters for trekking (not included in package price)
Landmarks Mount Kailash Yamdwar Sarshung Valley Lachu River Valley Drirapuk Monastery - Day 7
Mount Kailash Kora Day 2: Dirapuk to Zutulpuk
Mount Kailash Kora Day 2: Dirapuk to Zutulpuk- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb over Dromala pass (5,630m) - highest pass of Kailash Kora
- Trek 22km from Dirapuk to Zutulpuk (4,790m)
- Stop for lunch at Shabjay Dakpo nomadic tent
- Visit Zutulpuk Monastery
- See footprint and handprint of Milarepa in cave
Optional Activities
- Rest in teahouse (available en route)
Landmarks Dromala Pass Shabjay Dakpo Zutulpuk Monastery - Day 8
Mount Kailash Kora Day 3: Zutulpuk to Darchen to Saga
Mount Kailash Kora Day 3: Zutulpuk to Darchen to Saga- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complete final 7km trek of Mount Kailash Kora from Zutulpuk to Darchen
- Return to Darchen via eco-bus (final 3km)
- Drive 492km from Darchen to Saga along National Highway 219
Landmarks Mount Kailash Darchen - Day 9
Saga to Nyalam Town
Saga to Nyalam Town- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along G216 and G318 National Highways
- Experience dramatic altitude descent from 4,650m to 3,980m
- Transition from alpine desert to lush Himalayan terrain
Landmarks G216 National Highway G318 National Highway - Day 10
Nyalam Town to Kathmandu
Nyalam Town to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exit Tibet at Zhangmu Port
- Drive to Kathmandu via mountain roads
Landmarks Zhangmu Port Kathmandu
