Lhasa Kailash Tour

Upon your arrival in Lhasa, which is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, you’ll have the day to get settled in. This day is usually reserved for acclimatization to the high altitude and perhaps some light exploration near your accommodation, depending on your time of arrival.

Accommodation: Shangrila Hotel or similar

Your tour in Lhasa begins in earnest with visits to some of the most iconic and culturally significant sites in the city. You’ll start with the majestic Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers an unparalleled glimpse into the rich Tibetan history and religious practices. Next, you’ll visit the Jokhang Temple, considered the spiritual heart of the city and a revered holy destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. Finally, you can stroll along Barkhor Street, which surrounds the Jokhang Temple. It’s a lively market street that provides ample opportunities for you to shop for local Tibetan crafts, souvenirs, and sample traditional Tibetan food.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Shangrila Hotel or similar

On the third day, the exploration of Lhasa’s religious heritage continues with visits to two of the great Gelugpa monasteries. The Drepung Monastery, once the world’s largest monastery, with a population of around 10,000 monks, offers a window into the vast scholarly life of Tibetan monks. After Drepung, you’ll visit the Sera Monastery, renowned for its lively monk debates that occur in the afternoons from Monday to Saturday. Here, you can witness a unique aspect of monastic education as the monks engage in philosophical debates, a practice that sharpens their minds and understanding of Buddhist teachings.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel or similar

On the fourth day, you will embark on a scenic drive from Lhasa to Shigatse, which is the second-largest city in Tibet. The journey will take you through the historic city of Gyantse, where you can experience the unique culture and view its well-preserved dzong (fortress) and famous Kumbum Stupa within the Pelkor Chöde Monastery complex. This route offers breathtaking views of Yamdrok Lake and spectacular glimpses of the high Tibetan Plateau, making for an enriching travel experience.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Manasarobar Hotel or similar

On day five, the journey continues from Shigatse to Xegar, and you will have the thrilling opportunity to visit the Everest Base Camp (EBC). The drive will present you with stunning vistas of the Himalayas, and reaching EBC provides an unforgettable chance to stand in the shadow of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (known as Mount Qomolangma in Tibetan), and marvel at its grandeur.

Meals: Breakfast

Option 1: Accommodation: Segar Guest House or similar

Option 2: Rongbuk Monastery (You can decide at that time)

The sixth day will be a day of travel from Xegar to Saga, a drive that typically takes between 6 to 7 hours. The route will take you across vast expanses of the Tibetan landscape, allowing you to witness the region’s stark beauty and remote wilderness. It’s a significant leg of the journey that brings you closer to the far western corner of Tibet.

Meals: Breakfast

After our breakfast at Saga, we will be driving to the highest fresh water lake in the world, the holy Mansarovar Lake, lying at an altitude of 4558 meters, stretching wide with a pristine greenish-blue color. The holy lake is believed to be the resting place of Lord Bishnu. It is surrounded by Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and the Lake Rakshasha (Rakshash Taal). The Rakshash Taal is believed to be created by the Evil King Ravan, and the locals believe the water is poisonous. Overnight at guest house around Lake Mansarovar.

Meals: Breakfast

We will get into our spiritual selves, and perform some rituals (puja) at the bank of the holy lake mansarovar. Our staffs will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from the lake Mansarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the Parikrama of the Mansarovar Lake on a Jeep, and continue to the base camp of Kailash, Darchen. It is a village town right in front of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Overnight at hotel.

Distance: 110km – 2 hours (Mansarovar Parikrama)

40km – 1 hour (Mansarovar to Darchen)

Meals: Breakfast

We will embark on a three – day parikrama. We first drive to the small settlement of Tarboche, also called as Darboche. It is the starting point of the Kailash Kora, and is also known as the Valley of Gods. Yamadwar, the gatewat of the God of Death, is located here in Tarboche. We will walk for a few hours to arrive at the settlement of Derapuk, settling right in front of the North Face of Mt. Kailash. Overnight and rest at a guest house.

Distance: 13km – 0.5 hours (Darchen to Tarboche Valley)

7km – 5 hours (Tarboche to Drirapuk)

Meals: Breakfast

Among the three days of Kora, today is the longest and the most difficult day. We will be heading towards the village of Jarok Donkhang first, and hike towards the Shiva-stal. We will rest for some time, and take a steep downhill and get to the banks of Lham-chu Khir river. We catch sight of the Holy Pond of ‘Gaurikunda’. We reach the village of Juthulpuk, this place is named after. The famous cave of Juthulpuk, Zruthulpuk cave, also known as ‘the miracle cave’. We will also catch sight of the Buddha’s Footprints along the way. Overnight at a guest house.

Distance: 19km – 8/9 hours (Dirapuk to Juthulpuk)

Meals: Breakfast

We will spend the morning touring the nearby Milarepa cave’s caves and temples. After breakfast, we will climb for three to four hours to finish our Kora and return to the Darchen settlement. We’ll eat there for lunch before heading back to Saga. Hotel overnight stay.

Distance: 290km – 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast

Embarking on the picturesque drive from Saga to Syabrubeshi, travelers are treated to a breathtaking journey through the stunning landscapes of Tibet and Nepal. The road winds its way through dramatic mountain ranges, revealing sweeping vistas of snow-capped peaks, pristine valleys, and lush forests. En route, adventurers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Himalayas, encountering serene lakes, traditional Tibetan villages, and vibrant prayer flags fluttering in the mountain breeze. As this awe-inspiring drive continues, travelers can rest assured that Peregrine’s dedicated representative will assist them in navigating the visa and immigration process seamlessly, ensuring a hassle-free transition across the Tibet-Nepal border and allowing them to savor every moment of this unforgettable journey.

In case of clear weather, you will be flying to Kathmandu on this day and will stay overnight at Hotel Hyatt. However, if the weather is not favorable, you will need to stay in Syabrubeshi and take a flight the following morning.

Distance: 220 km – 8/9 hours

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of sightseeing. On this day, you will do sightseeing at Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Evening time free for shopping in Thamel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Hyatt

Our representatives will drop you at the airport as per the flight timings.

Meals: Breakfast