| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam takes about seven hours. You embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kodari. Walk to the Friendship Bridge and drive uphill to Zhangmu. After completing custom and immigration formalities, proceed to Nyalam. You stay overnight at hotel in Nyalam.
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| Day 2 | Drive from Nyalam to Saga (4600m) takes about seven hours. Past Nylam the road climbs to the 5120 M Thong-la pass then drops down before climbing to the Lalung-la pass (5124 M). To the south there are views of Shisha Pangma (8012 M). The road follows south of the Pelgu-Tso, continues across the plain with stunning Himalayan views. The route then follows a narrow gorge before climbing to a pass and dropping steeply down to a ferry crossing over the Yarlung Tsangpo. You stay overnight at hotel in Saga. |
| Day 3 | Drive from Saga to Prayang (4750m), the base of Mayumla Pass takes about six hours. From Saga it is 145 km to Zhongba. The road is good and the trip can be completed in 4-5 hrs. There is also a small monastery at the western end of town on a hill. From Zhongba onwards the southern road deteriorates. There is also danger of vehicles getting stuck. But this section of the road has panoramic views of mountains on either side of the road. You stay overnight at hotel in Prayang. |
| Day 4 | Drive from Prayang to Darchen (4620m) takes about eight hours. From Paryang, your journey continues to Darchen, the start of our Parikrama or Kora. The drive passes through open territory with a view of distant mountains, Yak herders’ camp, if lucky you might come across a herd of Kang (Wild Ass). The drive takes us to a high pass of over 5,000 m. before we arrive at Darchen (4,480 m). Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guest houses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen,the beginning and end point of the parikrama. You stay overnight at hotel in Darchen. |
| Day 5 | From Darchen trek starts for the circuit around Mount Kailash. Trek to Serlung Monastery and to Asthapath for an excellent view of Nandi Parbat and Holy Mount Kailash. You will stay at Darchen and make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarma. You stay overnight in camp. |
| Day 6 | The views from here are extraordinary and worth seeing. You stay overnight at camp |
| Day 7 | Trek back to Darchen. The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) at Darchen for the overnight. You stay overnight at lodge in Darchen. |
| Day 8 | Short drive to Lake Mansarovar . After completing the holy parikarama at Darchen, our next spiritual destination takes to Lake Mansarovar for the holy bath. It is believed a ritual bath delivers a pilgrims to paradise and drink of its holy water relinquishes the sins of a hundreds life times. The drive from Darchen takes a little over 2 hours on the dirt road. Lake Mansarovar is one of the largest salt lakes in Tibet. You will be camping at the shore of the lake very close to the monastery and its village. You stay overnight at camp. |
| Day 9 | Stay at Lake Manasarovar. This is rest day at Lake Mansarovar for dip in the Lake and local hikes around. You stay overnight at camp. |
| Day 10 | Drive to Prayang via Mayumla Pass. After Mount Kailash tour you take a 300 km drive crossing Mayum-la and several rivers. The scenery along this section is some of the most beautiful of the entire journey, and a distant storm drifting in back of Tibetans, horses & sheep is a surreal sight. You stay overnight at camp/lodge. |
| Day 11 | You continue drive to Saga. You continue driving for another 255km to Saga passing through dusty town of Zhongba and a few smaller passes. You stay overnight at camp/lodge. |
| Day 12 | Drive from Saga to Nyalam. Crossing Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) by a ferry, you continue driving 250 km to Nyalam. Soon after leaving Saga the road opens into a wide flat plain and passes through huge turquoise lake, the Peiku-Tso with spectacular view of Shishapangma (8027m) as the backdrop. Further drive across Lalung La (5200m) through a perfect blend of breathtaking views, alpine meadow trails, picturesque hamlets and an abundance of wildflowers finally brings you to Nyalam at 3750 meter. You stay overnight at camp/lodge. |
| Day 13 | Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu. From Nyalam, you drive down to the border town of Zhangmu. From Zhangmu, it’s a short drive to the Friendship Bridge which spans the Bhote Kosi River and marks the Chinese - Nepalese border where you part with your Tibetan guide and driver and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari where you will be met by your Nepalese staff. After completing the re-entry formalities you continue the drive to Kathmandu which, depending on road and weather conditions, should take about 5-6 hours. |
Central Tibet Tour
Full Board Camping Trek
