Drive Kathmandu to Tibet border (Kodari), continue drive to Nyalam (3750m.) takes about 8 to 9 hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Nyalam.
A rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization. Stay overnight at hotel in Nyalam.
Today's drive involves crossing of two high passes and passes by a lake called Pelkutso where you will be served packed lunch. Lablung La (5030m.) offers spectacular views of Mt. Sishapangma (8021m.), Gaurishanker and many other peaks, all of which are dwarfed by the Tibetan plateau. You will cross the Bramhaputra river just before Saga. Stay overnight at camp/lodge in Saga
It is at Saga where the road will connect with the main road from Lhasa. You continue on across the vast dry plains to the small Tibetan town-Zhongba and from herefurther to Paryang for overnight stay at camp/lodge.
Today's drive involves crossing of several rivers but has some of the most panoramic scenery. Today, the crew will set your camp by the sacred Manasarovar Lake-which according to Hindu mythology was formed in the mind of Brahma-the creator of the world. Today, you will have the first view of holy Mt. Kailash from Horqu. Stay overnight in a camp.
Today, you will rest at Manasarovara Lake for holy dip, puja and other ritual performance. You can take leisure walk or excursion along the lakeside. Stay overnight in a camp.
Lake Manasarovara is the most venerated of the Tibet's lakes. According to Hindu mythology, it was formed in the mind of Brahma-the creator of the world for his sons to bathe. Indian pilgrims take a dip in the holy water purge their sins and also would like to fill up the bottle with holy water to bring back home. Not many people are interested in taking the Kora of Lake Manasarovara as it's a tough 4 days trekking requiring well supplied supporting team but you will cover some portion of road by jeep
If time permits, visit Chui Gompa. In the afternoon you will drive to Darchen (4560m.). Stay overnight at guest House in Darchen.
Drive for approximately 8 kilometers from Darchen Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikarma.
Trek to Dira Puk (4775m.) 12 kilometers which takes about 6 to 7 hours. Stay overnight at guest house.
Continue the Parikarma over Dolma La Pass (5650m.) to Zuthul Puk (4700m.) 22 kilometerswhich takes about 10 to 11 hrs. Stay overnight at guest house.
The Kailash Kora ends today after an easy trek of about 14 kilometers.
You will then proceed to Hor Qu (4560m) at Lake Manasarovar. Stay overnight at guest house.
The road is rough and there are some rivers to cross. Wild antelope and kiang (the Tibetan wild ass) are a common sight. This is the land of the Drogpa nomads and you will pass many encampments with large herds of sheep and goats. The drives are long, bumpy and often dusty but the scenery is magnificent. Photo stops are a must! Stay overnight at a camp/lodge.
It is another long day drive, 255 km to Saga passing through the small, dusty town of Zhongba en route. Stay overnight at camp/lodge.
Leaving Saga, you will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) by ferry and continue our journey for 110km across the vast open plains. Stunning Himalayan views, particularly of Shishapangma, accompany us as you head towards a huge lake, the Paigutso. You will continue driving south towards the Nepalese border, joining the Friendship Highway. You cross a high pass, the Lalung La (5200m.) and come to the small town of Nyalam. Stay overnight at hotel in Nyalam.
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.