12-Day Tibet Ali-Mount Kailash Tour for Seniors | Avoid the Pitfalls
Hey seniors! We've put together a 12-day off-road tour of Tibet's Ali Grand North Line for you, covering all the classic attractions. This is a pure and relaxing tour, perfect for seniors to enjoy at a leisurely pace.
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✈️ Itinerary:
Day 1-2: Depart Lhasa for Gangbala Pass, visit Yamdrok Lake, see the Karola Glacier, take a break at Manla Reservoir, and finally arrive in Shigatse. On the second day, continue the journey through Tashilhunpo Monastery and Gyawu La Pass to Mount Everest, and enjoy the natural scenery.
Day 3-4: Depart Mount Everest, enjoy the view of Shishapangma and the lakes and mountains of Saga along the way. On the fourth day, depart Saga, pass through Zhongba and Gongzhu Lake, and arrive at Mount Kailash to begin the pilgrimage.
Day 5-6: Make a brief stop at Darchen, then visit Lake Manasarovar, Lake Rakshastal, Zanda Earth Forest, Guge Kingdom, and Tholing Monastery.
Day 7-8: Depart Zanda, pass through Donggar and Piyang Ruins and Rutog Rock Paintings, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pangong Lake. On the eighth day, depart Shiquanhe, pass through various towns, and experience the local customs.
Day 9-10: Depart Ritu, stop at Renqingxiubu Lake to enjoy the scenery, visit Zabuye Salt Lake, and arrive in Coqen. On the tenth day, continue the journey, see the magnificent Tangra Yumco, and arrive in Wenbu South Village.
Day 11-12: Depart Wenbu South Village, pass through Wenbu North Village, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Siling Lake, and finally arrive in Baingoin. On the twelfth day, depart Baingoin, visit Bamu Lake and Namtso, and finally return to Lhasa to end the journey.
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🎒 What to pack:
🧥 Clothing: First, January is the coldest month in Tibet Ali-Mount Kailash, so be sure to bring warm down jackets or winter travel clothes, as well as warm accessories such as hats, scarves, and gloves. We recommend waterproof and snowproof clothing.
🥽 Accessories: Don't forget UV sunglasses and sunscreen, especially in high-altitude areas where sunburn is common. Also, bring medicine for altitude sickness to be prepared for the unexpected.
👝 Documents: Important documents such as cash, passports, ID cards, temporary residence permits, and travel insurance must be carried with you, as ATMs may be scarce in some places.
📷 Photography equipment: Of course, don't forget your camera, as the scenery of Tibet Ali-Mount Kailash will definitely not disappoint your desire to take photos. Remember to charge it fully and bring spare batteries and SD cards.
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Tibet Ali-Mount Kailash is a place that will make you fall in love for a lifetime. Once you go, you will never want to leave.