Highlights

Complete the 3-day Mount Kailash kora, crossing Dromala Pass at 5,630m, and experience the core pilgrimage route of Tibet.
Visit Everest Base Camp, Yamdrok Lake, Lake Manasarovar, Namtso Lake, and Serling Lake in one trip – Tibet's top sacred mountains and lakes.
Explore the ruins of Guge Kingdom and the Zanda Earth Forest, touching a lost millennium-old civilization and stunning geological wonders in western Tibet.
Go deep into the heart of Ngari, travel the G219 National Road through no-man's-land, grasslands, and wetlands, and enjoy the raw scenery of northern Tibet.
Connect the two major towns of Lhasa and Shigatse, and experience the culture and history of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Tashilhunpo Monastery.

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Preview

Itinerary

Arrival in Lhasa – Acclimatization Rest

Roaming the Holy City – Prayer at Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple

Sacred Lake & Glacier – Lhasa to Shigatse

Pilgrimage to Everest – Shigatse to Basong Village

Shisha Pangma – Basong Village to Saga

Heading to the Sacred Mountain – Saga to Tarchen

Kora Begins – Tarchen to Drirapuk

Crossing the Sacred Pass – Drirapuk to Zutrupuk

Kora Completed – Zutrupuk to Zanda

Exploring Guge – Zanda to Tarchen

Looking Back at the Sacred Lake – Tarchen to Saga

Lakes After Lakes – Saga to Shigatse

Northern Tibet Scenery – Shigatse to Baingoin

Return via Heavenly Lake – Baingoin to Lhasa

Departure – Airport Drop-off in Lhasa

Includes

Vehicle: Tibetan-registered tourist vehicle, 15–17 seats, one seat per person guaranteed.
Accommodation: One twin room for two people throughout the trip, except breakfast not included at a few hotels. Two nights of shared dormitory beds during the kora.
Tickets: All entry tickets and sightseeing vehicles for the following sites:
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, Karuola Glacier, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mount Everest, Everest sightseeing vehicle, mountain access fee, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Guge Kingdom and sightseeing vehicle, Zanda Earth Forest, Namtso Lake.
Guide: Licensed Chinese/English-speaking guide.
Permits: Tibet Travel Permit, Border Defense Permit.
Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel accident insurance (all three included).

Excludes

International and domestic flights and train tickets not included. If booking assistance is needed, the cost is borne by the guest.
No meals included throughout the trip.
Other self-paid activities not included (e.g., off-road vehicle lake tour, kora porter, airport/train station transfers).
Driver and guide tipping is voluntary based on service.
Single room supplement: If you do not share a room or no one is available to share, the single supplement is 4600 RMB per person. This covers 12 nights of the trip. The 2 nights during the kora are not included, as those are shared dorm beds.

TRIP NOTES

1.Accommodation arrangements: Stay in selected local four-star or similar high-quality hotels throughout the journey to ensure cleanliness, comfort, safety and convenience, so that you can travel with peace of mind and rest worry-free. Remote areas will offer the best local accommodation options. Please inform us in advance if you have special accommodation needs.

2.Transportation: Exclusive air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the journey. Experienced drivers will ensure a safe and smooth ride.

3.Guided tours: From the 1st to the 11th, there are professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth explanations of the attractions, share local stories and assist with various needs. No guided tour on the 12th day.

4.Catering: Full meals are not included in the fee. However, you will have plenty of opportunities to taste local cuisine at each stop, and your guide can recommend authentic restaurants.

5.Optional items: The first major ticket fee for the attractions listed in the itinerary is included, so you can visit with peace of mind without additional burdens. If it involves small transportation, sightseeing cars, battery cars or optional projects in scenic spots, please take care of yourself.

6.Insurance: We have insured you with travel insurance for peace of mind. However, it is recommended that you read the terms carefully and confirm any doubts before traveling.