Yamdork Lake Manasarovar Tour
Trip Highlights of Yamdrok Lake Manasarovar Tour:
- Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu & Lhasa.
- Explore the Tibetan lifestyle including their fascinating cultures and traditions
- Visits to several Buddhist Monasteries and famous buildings.
Trip Introduction :
Yamdrok Lake Manasarovar Tour is an excellent opportunity for travelers to explore the unique culture and fascinating lifestyle of Tibet. Our journey heads through one of the most scenic highways in the world. We will pass through several Tibetan influenced settlements and also encounter groups of nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains of Tibet to reach Lhasa. Overall, Tour offers a lifetime experience with awe-inspiring views of high mountains while exploring Buddhist monasteries and Tibetan lifestyle.
Yamdrok Lake Manasarovar Tour with Nepal Guide Treks starts at Kathmandu. After spending a full day sightseeing tour at Kathmandu, we take a drive from Kathmandu and cross the border to reach Nyalam. We continue on our journey with a drive that passes through Lalung La Pass at 5050 meters with magnificent views of the world’s highest mountains towards Lhatse.
The drive route is considered as one of the most scenic highway routes in the world. From Lhatse we continue to drive towards Shigatse. We will make a visit to a famous site at Tashilungpu Monastery before arriving at Gyantse and from there, our journey leads to Lhasa. At Lhasa, we will enjoy a two-day full sightseeing tour.
We will visit Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and the busy streets of Barkhor Bazaar. An incredible experience at Yamdrok Lake Manasarovar Tour with Nepal Guide Treks ends with a sweeping flight from Lhasa back to Kathmandu.
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & transfer to Hotel
Our representative from Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. You can either have rest at the Hotel or visit NGT’s office for gathering information about the tour. In the evening, please join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner - Day 02: Sightseeing at KathmanduToday we will spend most of our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu Valley.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan - Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa Flight
On the next day, we will take you to the airport terminal for Kathmandu-Lhasa flight. it’s just around 3 hours flight when you touch base at the Lhasa airplane terminal, our airplane terminal landing agent will meet you. You will then start your goes in Tibet as per travel schedule by Nepal guide Treks.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 04: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Sightseeing in Lhasa includes the famous Potala place and Norbulingka place. After early morning breakfast, we will visit the Potala Palace, which is a standout amongst the greatest of structures in Tibet. The monstrous royal residence was worked around the seventeenth century. We will investigate and uncover the tremendousness of Potala Palace, which was intended to serve various assorted capacities. It was where the Dalai Lama and his huge company lived and where every one of the services was held. All regulatory and political choices concerning the nation were produced using here. The hallowed pictures, fantastic tombs of Dalai Lamas, extensive sanctuaries, stockpiling chambers, and treasuries all adds to Potala’s phenomenal status. Later after lunch, we will visit Norbulingka Palace, which was built up by the seventh Dalai Lama, Kelsang Gyatso around the eighteenth century. Since the centre of the eighteenth century, the castle has been the official summer home of Dalai Lama. The royal residence comprises of more than 400 rooms and houses of prayer. In addition, the “Jewel Park” or the garden of the royal residence is exceptionally recognized for being the greatest man-made garden in entire Tibet.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 05: Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse [267km]
On the following day, we will depart from Lhasa for Gyantse. Lhasa to Gyantse trail passes through Kamba la(4794m), the Karo la pass(5010m) followed by Yamdork(4300m) Tso-one of the 3 largest sacred lakes in Tibet, also known as a turquoise lake. We will make a stop at a couple of spots getting a charge out of the magnificence of the surrounding.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 06: Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse[94km]
After breakfast, we will depart from Gyantse(3900m) for Shigatse(3800m). This will be a busy day for us as we will be visiting Gyantse stupa and monastery. After a two hour drive to Shigatse, we have enough time to explore Gaint Buddha in a famous Tashilumpo monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 07: Drive to Lhatse through Sakya(200km, 5hrs)
On this day will take you to Tashilunpo Monastery and spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, Monks of this monastery are seen in home-made traditional shoes which are pleasant looking.
Now we drive for Sakya, visit Sakya Monastery, the main monastery at Sakyapa on the way. After hiking around the monastery we then drive to Lhatse later in the evening. Overnight at LhatseAccommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 08: Drive Lhatse to Saga(4500m)(300km, 7 hrs)
On this day we drive from Lhatse to Saga, we pass through high few high-level lakes, towns, herders, tents followed by stunning mountain ranges. Several mountains of diverse forms are welcoming you through the valley. Overnight at Saga.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 09: Drive Saga (4600m) to Lake Manasarovar(4560m)
On this day we take an early morning drive from Saga to Lake Manasarovar. We pass through the small dusty town of Zhongba in the midst of captivating all enchanting panoramic views. After passing series of villages, camps and yak herders we cross the Mayun-La Pass(5216m) and land on Lakeside. We stroll to Chiu Monastery which is the best point to see Blue Mansarovar Lake.overnight at local guest house.
Accommodation: Local Guest House
Meals: Dorm Bed & Breakfast ProgramDay - Day 10: Back to Saga from Manasarovar(7-8hrs)
On this day we take a drive from Manasarovar to Saga, we will have a last view of the Mt.kailash on the way. overnight at Saga
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 11: Drive Saga to Shigatse (3800m)(447km) 6-7hrs
On this day we drive for Shigatse along the Highway. After passing through Brahmaputra River we will have a stunning glance of landscapes and villages.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 12: Shigatse to Lhasa(3656m)(271km, 4-5hrs)
On this day we return to Lhasa the beginning point of our trek.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu[Lhasa Gonggar Airport] or Preferred destination
You will be transferred to Lhasa Gongar Airport as per your flight schedule for flying back to Kathmandu or to a preferred destination.
- Day 14: Free Day
It’s an extra day for you to have some rest or prepare for your journey back home. Once can hang around the busy streets of Thamel or have some souvenir shopping.
Accommodation: Standard Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast Program - Day 15: Final Departure
On your departure, you will be provided with our takeoff agent. He will take you to Tribhuwan International Airport on your exit plan as per the flight schedule.
- Tibet travel permits and all necessary paperwork
- Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu flight
- Airport arrival and departure transfer by private vehicle
- Necessary entrance fees and permits as mentioned in Itinerary
- All ground transportation by private vehicle during a full trip
- Accommodation in a standard hotel with a BB Plan
- Experienced Tibetan Guide
- All applicable taxes, VAT and service charges
- Personal Expanses
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- TIPS for staffs
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Nepal Visa
The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.
Check our assured departure schedules given below:
| Start Date | End Date | Price | Availability | Booking |
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| 1 Mar, 2020 | 12 Mar, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 8 Mar, 2020 | 19 Mar, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 15 Mar, 2020 | 26 Mar, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 1 Apr, 2020 | 12 Apr, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 12 Apr, 2020 | 23 Apr, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 22 Apr, 2020 | 3 May, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 3 Sep, 2020 | 14 Sep, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 10 Sep, 2020 | 21 Sep, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 17 Sep, 2020 | 28 Sep, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 3 Oct, 2020 | 14 Oct, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 10 Oct, 2020 | 21 Oct, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
| 17 Oct, 2020 | 28 Oct, 2020 | USD 2455 | OPEN | Book Now! |
