15-Day Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp Tour
Highlights
Mount Kailash, Lhasa, Everest Base Camp-South
nature, photography, sightseeing
Group Tour
15 Days
Hard
English, Hindi, Mandarin
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 15-day adventure through the heart of Tibet, covering the cultural and spiritual highlights of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and the sacred pilgrimage sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Explore iconic landmarks such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the monasteries of Drepung, Sera, and Tashi Lhunpo. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and Everest Base Camp. Discover ancient Tibetan traditions, witness spiritual pilgrimages, and enjoy the dramatic natural beauty of Tibet’s vast high-altitude plateaus, sacred lakes, and snow-capped mountains.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
- Arrive in Lhasa by air or train.
- Meet your local Tibetan guide at the airport or train station.
- Transfer to your hotel in Lhasa city.
- Rest and allow your body to acclimatize to the high altitude.
- Take an optional evening walk to explore the nearby area at a relaxed pace.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 2:Lhasa City Exploration – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
- Begin your city tour after breakfast.
- Visit the majestic Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and an iconic symbol of Tibet.
- Continue to the spiritual heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple, a revered pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists.
- Explore the lively Barkhor Street, a traditional Tibetan market and devotional kora route surrounding the temple.
- Immerse yourself in local life, shop for handicrafts, and observe Tibetan customs.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 3: Monastic Heritage Tour – Drepung and Sera Monasteries
- Drive to the Drepung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world and home to thousands of monks.
- Explore the ancient chapels and gain insight into Tibetan monastic life.
- In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, famous for its dramatic monk debate sessions held in the courtyard.
- Observe the scholastic discipline and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Return to the city and enjoy leisure time in the evening.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 4: Lhasa (3600m) - Gyantse (3900m) - Shigatse (3900m), 350 km, 7hrs
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
Drive toward western part of Tibet along with Yarlung Tsangpo.
Take memorable photos at Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier
Visit at Kumbum Stupa and Gyantse Pelkor Chode Monastery
Stay overnight in Shigatse.
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Day 5: Shigatse (3900m) - Lhatse
- Wild landscape of Western Tibet, Qangtang plateau.
- Stunning view of snow-capped mountains.
Stay overnight in Lhatse.
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Day 6: Lhatse - Saga (4600m) 312km
- Continue the journey into Wesetern Tibet.
- Enjoy the natural beauty of high peaks and vast plateau.
Stay overnight in Saga.
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Day 7: Saga - Darchen 4560m, 606km
- Lake Manasarovar, Sand dunes, Distance view of Mt. Kailash.
- Darchen is the main starting Mt. Kailash Kora point.
Stay overnight in Darchen.
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Day 8: Trek from Darchen - Dirapuk (4700m), 20km
- Wild landscape around Mt. Kailash.
- Experience the spiritual pilgrimage around the Mt. Kailash.
Stay overnight in Dirapuk Guesthouse.
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Day 9: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuktupuk (4790m), 18km
- Wild landscape around Mt. Kailash.
- Continue the spiritual journey at Mt. Kailash.
- Experience the beautiful and mysteries close view of Mt. Kailash.
Stay overnight at Zuktupuk.
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Day 10: Trek from Zuktupuk to Darchen, Drive to Mansarovar (4560km) 12km
- Drive to Mansarovar lake after completion of Mt. Kailash Kora.
- Visit at sacred and holy Mansarovar lake.
Stay overnight in Mansarovar Guesthouse.
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Day 11: Lake Mansarovar - Saga (580km)
- Enjoy the beautiful sunrise view over the sacred Lake Mansarovar.
- Visit the surrounding landscapes and take time for quiet reflection or a short walk along the lake.
- Depart for Saga through the dramatic landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
- Pass through small villages and vast stretches of untouched wilderness.
Stay overnight in Saga.
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Day 12: Saga - EBC (5050m) 550km
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Peikutso lake.
- Experience the great view of Mt. Shishapama, which is another sacred mountain in Tibet.
- Distance view of Northern face of Mt. Everest.
Stay overnight in local guesthouse at EBC.
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Day 13: EBC - Shigatse (4000m), 350km
- Discover the morning sun rise scene over Mt. Everest.
- Short visit at the world highest altitude Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery.
- Enjoy the snow-capped mountains and vast plateau.
Stay overnight in Shigatse.
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Day 14: Shigaste - Lhasa (4600m) 280km
- After healthy breakfast at hotel, visit at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, which is the seat of the second highest Lama in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Drive back to Lhasa along with great Yarlung Tsangpo, Brahmaputra.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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Day 15: Departure from Tibet
- Your guide and driver will transfer you to Airport/ Train station.
- Depart from Tibet to your next destination.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
11 to 20 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |