
This is a trip to take you from Lhasa to the west of Tibet, Nagri and then return to Lhasa. 2 days Lhasa sightseeing let you have a general understanding of the history of Tibet, the humanities and the lives of the local people. And then you will head to the world’s highest peak, the Mount Everest via Gyangze, Shigatse, and Tingri. The last but not least, you will reach the Mt. Kailash. Kailash in Tibetan means the treasure of the snow-capped mountain. Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon – native religion in Tibet and Jainism recognize it as the center of the world. Indians also think that this is the center of the world. They think Shiva lives here, who has the strongest mana and the highest position. At the same time, the upper reaches of the Indus and the Ganges originates from here. So, around the Mt. Kailash, you can see a large number of Indian pilgrims. Mt. Kailash is not the highest mountain in the area, but only the peak of its year-round snow can shine with a strange light in the sun shining, eye-catching eyes. The distribution of the four walls of the peak is very sharp symmetry, the shape of the crown pyramid. The special mountain shape is very different from the surrounding mountains. For centuries, the Mt. Kailash has been a fascinating place in the minds of pilgrims and explorers, but no one has ever been able to board the mountain, or no one has ever dared to break the center of the world.
Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
1 | Arrival in Lhasa (3680m) | Pick up and transfer to the hotel. | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | |
2 | Lhasa sightseeing | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B,D |
3 | Lhasa sightseeing | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
4 | Lhasa- Gyantse(4040m)- Shigatse(3840m), 360km, approx 6hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Simila Mountain Pass, Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Far view of Gyangtse Fortress | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | B |
5 | Shigatse -Tingri -Rongpuk –EBC(5100m), 350km, approx. 7hrs | Rongbuk Monastery, sunset of golden Everest peak | Rongpuk guesthouse / Nomad Tent, (Dorm Bed) | B |
6 | EBC-Saga (4600m), 450km, approx. 9hrs | sunrise of Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp, Far view of the Mt.Shishapangma, Peikutso Lake | Saga, Guesthouse/3★ | |
7 | Saga – Darchen (4560m), 490km, approx 9hrs | Sand dunes, beautiful grassland and local’s villages, Far view of the Mt. Naimonanyi | Darchen, Guesthouse/4★ | |
8 | Darchen-Dirakpuk (4700m), (driving 8km, Trek 18km) | Wild landscapes around Mt.Kailash, Drirapuk Monastery | Guesthouse (Dorm Bed) | B(only 4★) |
9 | Trek from Dirakpuk-Zuktulpuk (4790m), 24km, approx 6hrs | Wild landscapes around Mt.Kailash, Zutulpuk Monastery | Guesthouse (Dorm Bed) | |
10 | Trek from Zuktulpuk- Darchen, 14km, approx. 2hrs; Drive from Darchen -Manasarovar (4560m)-Payang, 240km, approx. 5hrs | Manasarovar Lake | Payang, Guesthouse | |
11 | Payang-Saga, 290km, approx. 5hrs | Saga Guesthouse/3★ | ||
12 | Saga-Lhatse(4000m)-Shigatse, 520km, approx. 8hrs | Beautiful grassland and local’s villages | Shigatse, 3★/4★ | |
13 | Shigatse – Lhasa, 280km, approx 5hrs | Tashilhunpo monastery, The Yarlung Tsangpo, Tibetan Incense Workshop in Nyemo | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
14 | Lhasa sightseeing | Free time with the tour guide | Lhasa, 3★/4★ | B |
15 | Lhasa departure | Send off to train/airport | B |
Tour Fare Inclusions:
- Airport pickup and drop Van/Car/bus as per group size
- 5nights hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu full days sightseeing
- All necessary Tibet permits and domestic travel documents;
- 3/4 Star hotel with breakfast (shared twin room with private bathroom) , 8 Night, a twin room in Guesthouse;
- All entrance tickets as noted in the tour’s itinerary;
- Local Tibetan-English speaking tour guide;
- Transportation will we be provided via a comfortable and clean car, minivan or tourist bus depending upon the groups size;
- Meals allowance for your guide and driver;
- Travel Agency Liability insurance;
- Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off;
- Oxygen tank for emergency use;
- Welcome dinner with Tibetan kitchen;
- mineral water, fruit, coffee per day;
- China Group Visa;
- International or domestic flight out of Tibet; (We can book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
- Daily Lunch & Dinner are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc;
- Tips for your guide and driver;
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.