Highlights
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Lake Manasarovar, Mt. Kailash
Brief Introduction
Mt. Kailash is the most sacred place in Tibet, every year, many people make a pilgrimage here, they believe circumambulating it will bring good fortune. This group tour covers all the must seeing places and scenic spots in Tibet, which is very similar to our 8 Days’ Mt. Everest tour, but it drives further to the wild northern part. Join this spiritual tour to follow the pilgrim to experience a different Tibet!
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa(3600m)
Included meal: None
Welcome to Tibet! Meet your local Tibetan guide in Lhasa airport or train station. The afternoon is for you to rest and adjust to the high altitude.
Day 2: Guided tour of Lhasa
Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner
View the landmarks of Tibet’s holy and sunny capital on a guided sightseeing tour.
Visit the Potala Palace perched on the Red Mountain in the center of Lhasa, once served as the winter palace of Dalai Lama in the 7th Century
See the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet
Wander about on Barkhor Street which is the holy ritual circuit for Tibetan pilgrims as well as a bustling walking street lined with small shops
Sit down to an included dinner with your group
Enjoy a free evening in Lhasa to explore at your own pace.
Barkhor Street
Day 3: Guided tour of Lhasa
Included meal: Breakfast
Another day to immerse in Tibet’s Buddhism and culture.
Drive 8 km west of Lhasa to visit the Drepung Monastery, one of the three “pillars of Tibet”
Witness the monks debating in Sera Monastery, one of the great Gelugpa monasteries just like Drepung Monastery
Drink a cup of sweat tea or butter tea in local tea house just like the local Tibetans do
Spend a free afternoon exploring the city on your own.
Sera Monastery
Day 4: Lhasa-Gyantse(3980m)-Shigatse(3840m)(360km, about 6 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Drive to Shigatse, the second biggest city of Tibet.
Drive through Kambala Pass at a height of 4794m which is the first point to enjoy the great beauty of the Yamdrok Lake
Have a close touch with the Yamdrok Lake by going to the lakeside
Stop by the Karola Glacier, one of Tibet's three major continental glaciers
Visit the Pelkor Monastery that have the architecture characteristics of Han, Tibet and Nepal
Stay overnight in Shigatse and have a good sleep. There will be long driving the next day.
Karola Glacier
Day 5: Shigatse-Rongbuk(4980m)-Everest Base Camp(5150m)(350km, about 8-9 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Forward to the Everest Base Camp today. Be prepared for the stunning scenery along the way. (Your guide will do the PSB application in the morning which might takes about 1.5hours.)
Explore the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the Great Four centers of the Gelugpa tradition and the seat of the successive lineage of the Panchen Lamas
Drive through the Gyatso-La Pass & Gawu-La Pass where you can see the extraordinary view of the Himalayan Range and the main peaks such as Mt. Makalu [8463m], Mt. Lhotse [8516m], Mt. Everest [8844m], Mt. Cho Oyu [8201m] and Mt. Shishapama [8020m]
Pay a visit to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world with the residence of both monks and nuns
Enjoy the great beauty of the Mt. Everest and the nearby mountains, the tranquil and starry night
Tonight stay in the Rongbuk Guesthouse or tent guesthouse.
Everest Base Camp
Day 6: Everest Base Camp-Saga(4487m)(300km, about 8 hours)
Included meal: None
Get up early to catch up the sunrise and shoot great pictures. Start for Mt. Kailash and stay tonight in Saga town.
Stop by Peikutso Lake, the biggest lake in Shigatse area, where you might encounter Tibetan Wild Donkey, Black-necked Crane, Bar-headed Goose etc.
Be ware of the homeless dogs and always keep a safe distance with them.
Peikutso Lake
Day 7: Saga-Lake Manasarovar-Darchen(4600m)(510km, 8-9 hours)
Included meal: None
Another long drive day along the deserted land but accompanied by lakes, snow mountains, sheep and yaks.
Pass by the Lake Manasarovar, one of the holiest lakes in Tibet
Have a good sleep tonight and prepare for the next three days expedition.
Lake Manasarovar
Day 8: Mt. Kailash Kora: Darchen to Dirapuk(5090m)(7km driving, 13km trekking)
Included meal: None
Transfer in an eco-bus to Sershong village where you can rent yak or horse for carrying luggage. On the way to the destination today, have a great view of the west and north face of Mount Kailash.
Mt. Kailash
Day 9: Mt. Kailash Kora: Dirapuk to Zutulpuk(4820m)(18km)
Included meal: None
Meet the hardest day of the three days trekking. Climb the Dolmala Pass with an altitude of 5640m is the climax today. Be ware of the strong wind. Call it a day when coming to the Zutulpuk Monastery which is said been built by Milarepa to take shelter from the rain.
Locals doing the Kora
Day 10: Mt. Kailash Kora: Zultulpuk to Darchen(14km)
Included meal: None
Trek through some easy path and get back to Darchen around noon.
Mt. Kailash Trekking Route
Day 11: Darchen-Saga(4487m)(500km, about 9 hours)
Included meal: None
Take in once more the stunning scenery of Mt. Kailash and make your way back to Saga.
View from Darchen to Saga
Day 12: Saga-Sakya(350km, about 6 hours)
Included meal: None
Continue your journey to Sakya.( Or Gyirong if any of the group members leaves from Gyirong border to Nepal.)
View on the way to Sakya
Day 13: Sakya-Shigatse(160km, about 3 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Leave for Neapl or set out to Sakya Monastery.
See the remarkable Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, murals and Thangkas in Sakya Monastery
Spend some leisure time in Shigatse or explore the local free market.
Sakya Monastery
Day 14: Shigatse-Lhasa(270km, about 5 hours)
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel back to Lhasa via China Nepal friendship highway and view the magnificent Yalung Zangpo River. Enjoy the last night in Tibet to pick up some special gift for loved ones or just relax.
Yalung Zangpo River
Day 15: Departure
Included meal: Breakfasts
Transfer to Lhasa airport or train station for your flight home.
Includes & Excludes
- What's included in this price?
- Tibet Permit application and delivery
- Airport and train station pick up and send off in Lhasa at specific times(3 times free airport pickup a day, train station pickup is always free)
- Well-maintained vehicle(vehicle size to be decided according to the final group numbers)
- Three star hotel for twin beds room in Lhasa and Shigatse, guesthouse dorm room in EBC and Mt. Kailash, local hotel twin room in other area
- 7 Breakfasts in hotel and 1 welcome dinner
- All entrance fee to the scenic spots listed above, including the eco-bus to the Base Camp and Mt. Kailash
- Experienced English-speaking local Tibetan guide
- Government tax and service charge
- Bottled water each day
- Tourist accidental insurance
- Oxygen supply in the vehicle
- What's excluded in this price?
- Transportation to and out of Lhasa
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Tips to the guide and driver
- Other personal expense
- Yak or horse for carrying your luggage during the trekking
Date & Price
Group Tour Departure Dates for 2023 | ||||
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Apr | 5 | 18 | 26 | |
May | 6 | 13 | 23 | 29 |
Jun | 6 | 13 | 20 | 28 |
Jul | 8 | 15 | 24 | |
Aug | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
Sep | 4 | 12 | 23 | |
Oct | 1 | 14 | ||
Nov | ||||
Dec |
Price Quotation:
Comfortable Class | Jan. to Mar. | Apr. to Jun. | Jul. to Aug. | Sept. to Oct. | Nov. to Dec. |
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price/person (USD) | / | 1850 | 2050 | 1850 | / |
price/person (CNY) | / | 12950 | 14350 | 12950 | / |
Single Supplement:
The above quotations are based on two tourists sharing one twin room. If anyone need a single room, the single room suppliment will be added.
Comfortable Class | Jan. to Mar. | Apr. to Jun. | Jul. to Aug. | Sept. to Oct. | Nov. to Dec. |
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price/person (USD) | / | 243 | 257 | 257 | / |
price/person (CNY) | / | 1650 | 1750 | 1750 | / |
Why Choose Us
Each of our tours is intensively designed inclusive of the very best landmarks and attractions. All our tour groups max out at 12 people, so that every tourist’s needs can be considerably catered for. More reasons for why taking a Tibet tour with us? Check out below.
- Our Strengths
- Unbeatable Price & Great Service
- 100% Tibet Permit Guarantee
- English-speaking Tibetan Guide
- No Shopping & No Hidden Cost
- Free Cancellation
- Our Guest Reviews
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Thank you for all your help organising our trip to Tibet.
We had a fantastic time, and thought that Dondrup was a superb guide – very knowledgeable and friendly, while Dawa was a great driver and always very helpful. Thank you again – we will be recommending you to our friends.
Tom Gregory-Smith
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