Arrive at Lhasa, the ‘Place of the Gods’. On arrival, meet your tour guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. The day is free for acclimatization as Lhasa is situated at 3650 meters above sea level.
Overnight stay at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton or similar in Lhasa.
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Lhasa covering Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and the traditional Barkhor Street. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore Norbulinka Park (Treasure Park), followed by visits to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Early morning drive to Shigatse. En route enjoy stunning views of Mount Nojin Kangsang and Karola Glacier. Visit Pelkor Chöde Monastery and Kumbum before continuing to Shigatse.
Overnight stay at hotel in Shigatse.
After early breakfast, proceed towards Saga. Packed lunch will be provided en route. On arrival, check into hotel / lodge / guesthouse for overnight stay.
Early morning drive to the sacred Lake Mansarovar (7–8 hours). On arrival, perform holy dips and pujas on the banks of the lake, time permitting.
Overnight stay at lodge / camp / guesthouse near Mansarovar Lake.
After breakfast, drive towards Darchen. On arrival, check into hotel / guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay.
First day of Kailash Parikrama. Pass through the holy Yam Dwar and start trekking towards Dirapuk. Pilgrims not opting for trek may return to Darchen.
Overnight stay at accommodation in Dirapuk.
Most challenging trek day. Ascend to Dolma La Pass and descend towards Gauri Kund, followed by a gradual walk to Zuthulphuk.
Overnight stay at lodge / guesthouse in Zuthulphuk.
Short trek back towards Darchen. Vehicles will pick up the group and drive towards Saga. Overnight stay at Saga.
Drive from Saga to Shigatse (approx. 450 kms / 9 hours). Overnight stay at hotel / guesthouse in Shigatse.
After breakfast, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. En route to Lhasa, explore Nyemo Tunba village known for Tibetan incense sticks.
Overnight stay in 3/4 star hotel in Lhasa.
Drive to the heavenly Namtso Lake and visit Zhaxi Temple. Later return to Lhasa for overnight stay.
Free time till transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu.