Kailash Manasarovar Tour is a special trip within Tibet. The itinerary that follows the day to day excursion or activities along with relating this interesting trip via Lhasa is fascinating.

  • Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International airport (1345 meters). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Namaste!  Massif Holidays representative welcomes you at the airport, transfers to the hotel by private transportation and then shortly brief about the entire trip.

    • Hotel
    • Kathmandu
    • 1345m/ 4413ft
  • Day 02: Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight stay at Hotel. 

    This day you will be introduced with your tour and trekking guide and complete some formalities before starting sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit four popular places in Kathmandu Valley - Monkey Temple – Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Kathmandu
    • 1345m/ 4413ft
  • Day 03: Fly to Lhasa (3650m) and drive to Lhasa city (90 km/1hr 20 mins). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Early in the morning, you will transfer to the airport for taking a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. The views of the great Himalayas will create some amazing moments. Arriving at Gonggar airport, Tibetian guide will receive you and transfer to Lhasa. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Lhasa
    • 3650m/ 11976ft
  • Day 04: Sightseeing and rest day in Lhasa. Overnight stay at Hotel.

    After having breakfast, we proceed towards Potala Palace (palace of Dalai Lama), Jokhang Monastery, and to Bharkhor market. Sightseeing around these popular places let you know about the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of Tibetian people.  

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Lhasa
    • 3650m/ 11976ft
  • Day 05: Drive to Shigatse (3800m / 390 km / 7 hrs). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Today, we will be heading towards the Tibet second largest city – Shigatse. Passing through the spectacular places along with observing the beauty of nature after 7 hours of the drive we will reach Shigatse. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Shigatse
    • 3800m/ 12468ft
  • Day 06: Drive to Saga (4400m / 450 km / 7 hrs). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Early in the morning, we will be following the road towards Saga (Kyakyaru). You will be passing through some of the beautiful villages, some high passes, and a lake. The scenic drive of around 6-7 hours will take to Saga. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Saga
    • 4400m/ 14436ft
  • Day 07: Drive to Chiu Gompa (Lake Manasarovar) (4600m / 480 km / 8 hrs). Overnight stay at Guest house.

    This will be an interesting day as we are traveling to the astonishing place to witness the incredible beauty of Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash. After around 8 hours of drive, we will reach to Chiu Gompa and observe the beauty of the surrounding.

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest house
    • Chui Gompa
    • 4600m/ 15092ft
  • Day 08: Puja and holy bath in Lake Manasarovar and drive to Darchen (4700m / 48 km / 1 hr). Overnight stay at Guest house.

    Today, we will perform some rituals in Lake Manosarovar. In the morning we will be taking holy bath and doing puja and after completing rites and rituals with having a mesmerizing view of great massifs we will be traveling back to Darchen. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest house
    • Darchen
    • 4700m/ 15420ft
  • Day 09: Short drive to Sherson/Yamadwar (8 km / 30 min) and trek to Diraphuk (4950m) -18 km / 5 hrs. Overnight stay at Guest house.

    Early in the morning, after having breakfast we will be taking a short off-road drive to Sherson/ Yamadwar. Sherson is regarded as the base camp of Mt. Kailash. From Sherson we will start our short trek to Diraphuk which will be interesting for you. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest house
    • Diraphuk
    • 4950m/ 16241ft
  • Day 10: Trek to Zuthulphuk (4850m) via Dolma-la pass (5630 m) - 22 km / 8-9 hrs. Overnight stay at Guest house.

    Today, at early in the morning, from Dhiraphuk we will be trekking to the amazing spot Zuthulphuk. The trek will be interesting and thrilling as following the trail you will be passing through Dolma-La Pass.

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Guest house
    • Zuthulphuk
    • 4850m/ 15913ft
  • Day 11: Short Trek to Darchen (11 km / 2 hrs) and drive to Saga (500 km / 8 hrs). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    From, Zuthulphuk we will have a short trek all the way to Darchen. After reaching Darchen we will be heading towards Saga which will be a scenic drive for you. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Saga
    • 4400m/ 14436ft
  • Day 12: Drive to Shigatse (450 km / 7 hrs). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Today, we will be following the same road to Shigatse. After having breakfast at Saga we will take a scenic drive to Shigatse. Again you can observe the picturesque view of charming nature.

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Shigatse
    • 3800m/ 12468ft
  • Day 13: Drive to Lhasa (270 km / 5 hrs). Overnight stay at Hotel

    After having a great time at Shigatse, we will be retracing back to Lhasa following the northern route that bestows with an amazing view of enchanting nature and surroundings. 

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Lhasa
    • 3650m/ 11976ft
  • Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu (1 hour). Overnight stay at Hotel.

    Early in the morning, we will take a return flight to Kathmandu from Lhasa which will be a scenic flight over the great Himalayas.

    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    • Hotel
    • Kathmandu
    • 1345m/ 4413ft
  • Day 15: Departure to the airport for your onward destination.

    Thanks for joining your trip with us. Massif Holidays Team always heartily welcomes you for another adventure in Nepal, Bhutan or Tibet.

    • Breakfast