Tibet Tour with Mt. Kailash Trek – 14 days

• Pick up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport and transfer to hotel (1.5 hours)
• Rest and acclimatize to the altitude
• Welcome dinner with traditional Tibetan cuisine

Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa.

• Potala Palace, the iconic winter residence of the Dalai Lama
• Visit Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s most revered spiritual site
• Explore Barkhor Street, a vibrant pilgrimage circuit and artisan market

Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.

• Visit Sera Monastery and Drepung monastery and witness the lively monastic debates
• Explore chapels, murals, and panoramic rooftop views
• Optional: Tibetan calligraphy or incense-making workshop at additional cost

Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa.

• Drive to Gyantse via Kamba La Pass and Yamdrok Lake (approx. 6 hrs)
• Stop at Karo La Glacier viewpoint

• Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa
• Continue to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city (approx. 2 hrs)

Overnight at a hotel in Shigatse.

• Journey through the highland platueas to Lhatse, a quiet town nestled in the Himalayas.
• Enjoy views of vast plains, snow-covered peaks, and open skies along the journey.
• Saga, at 4,640 meters above sea level, is the final major stop before Mount Kailash.

Overnight at a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private attached bathroom).

• Drive to Paryang (4,750m / 15,700 ft), located in the heart of western Tibet
• This region marks the glacial source of four major rivers of South Asia, including the Indus and Brahmaputra.
• Pass through the remote village of Dongba, offering glimpses of traditional Tibetan life.
• Continue on rugged roads toward Darchen (4,620m / 15,150 ft), the base town for Mount Kailash pilgrims.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and the Himalayan range bordering Nepal.

Overnight at a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private attached bathroom).

• Morning drive to Darchen, a remote and wind-swept settlement at the base of Mount Kailash.
• Darchen serves as the gateway for pilgrims beginning the sacred Kailash Kora.
• Use this day to rest, acclimatize, and prepare for the upcoming trek.

Overnight at a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private bathroom).

• Begin the sacred Kailash Kora, a 53 km circuit completed over three days in a clockwise direction.
• The trail initially heads west, gradually ascending to a cairn at 4,730 meters.
• From this vantage point, enjoy the first dramatic view of Mount Kailash’s southern face.
• En route, visit Tarboche, the site of the annual Saga Dawa flagpole-raising ceremony—a significant spiritual event for Tibetan pilgrims.

Overnight at Dirapuk in a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private bathroom).

• Begin the most challenging and spiritually significant day of the Kailash Kora.
• Cross Drolma La Pass at 5,630 meters—the highest point of the trek, symbolizing rebirth and liberation.
• Descend to Gauri Kund Lake (5,608 meters), a sacred site where Hindu pilgrims worship and ritually bathe in its icy waters.
• Continue the trek through dramatic landscapes toward Zutulpuk Monastery, known for its meditation caves and spiritual legends.

Overnight at a local guesthouse in Zutulpuk with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private bathroom).

• Complete the final leg of the Mount Kailash Kora with an easy 2–3 hour walk (14 km) down to the Barga plain.
• Celebrate the completion of the sacred 3-day circuit.
• Drive back to Saga via the same route.

Overnight at a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private bathroom).

• Spend a relaxed day in Saga to rest and recover after the Kora.
• Optional short walks or quiet reflection.

Overnight at a local guesthouse with dormitory-style beds (shared accommodation, no private bathroom).

• Retrace the route back to Shigatse, enjoying familiar landscapes from a new perspective.

Overnight at hotel in Shigatse.

• Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, founded in the 15th century by the First Dalai Lama and current seat of the Panchen Lama.
• Optional: Join the Kora around the monastery and explore the local market.
• Afternoon drive back to Lhasa.

Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa

• Enjoy your final morning in Lhasa at leisure.

Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Gongkar Airport for your onward journey.