15 Days Mount Kailash & EBC tour routing: Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri, Everest Base Camp, Saga, Mansarovar Lake, Darchen, and Mount Kailash

Upon arrival at Lhasa’s Gonggar Airport, meet our tour representative and transfer to your pre-booked hotel in Lhasa. It takes approximately two hours to reach your accommodation, where you’ll check in and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude of 3,656 meters. Enjoy your first dinner at the hotel, and relax for an overnight stay in Lhasa.

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out on a full day of sightseeing in Lhasa, visiting the revered Jokhang Temple, bustling Barkhor Street, and the iconic Potala Palace. Jokhang Temple, located in Barkhor Square, is considered Lhasa’s most sacred site. Stroll along Barkhor Street, a historic circular street showcasing Lhasa’s traditional arts, economy, and religion. End the day at Potala Palace, originally built in the 7th century and revered as the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure, perfect for additional acclimatization and personal activities around Lhasa. Relax in preparation for the days ahead.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive from Lhasa to Shigatse, passing through Nyangchu Valley, Karo-La Glacier, the charming town of Gyantse, and the serene Yamdrok Lake. Overnight in Shigatse.

Following breakfast, visit the Tashi Lhumpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. Continue on to Tingri with a stop at the ancient Sakya Monastery, a major spiritual center in Tibet. Drive through Gyatso La to reach Tingri, known as the gateway to the Himalayan Nature Reserve, for an overnight stay.

Begin with breakfast before heading towards Rongbuk Monastery, passing through Pang-La Pass for spectacular views of Everest’s northern face along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Qowowuyag, and Mt. Makalu. Stay overnight near Rongbuk.

Witness the sunrise over Mt. Everest before breakfast, then drive to Saga, crossing the stunning Peiku Tso Lake en route. Overnight at a guesthouse in Saga.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Manasarovar, where pilgrims catch their first glimpse of the sacred Mt. Kailash and the holy lake. Participate in spiritual rituals or take a holy bath in the lake before returning to the guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay.

Spend the morning at Lake Manasarovar for Pooja, meditation, and a holy bath, deepening your spiritual connection. In the afternoon, drive to Darchen and settle into your hotel.

After breakfast, travel to Tarboche, where you’ll pass the sacred Yam Dwar before beginning the trek to Dirapukh. Non-Parikrama participants will return to Yam Dwar, while trekkers continue along a scenic 5-6 hour route with views of Mt. Kailash’s north face. Overnight stay in Dirapukh.

Witness the golden sunrise over Mt. Kailash before embarking on the day’s challenging trek over Dolma-La Pass (5,630m) and down to Gauri Kund. Continue along flatter terrain to Zuthulpukh, where you’ll stay overnight.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before a final short trek to Darchen, where a vehicle will pick you up for lunch. Continue the drive toward Paryang or Dongba, completing the circumambulation of Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at a guesthouse.

After breakfast, journey from Saga to Shigatse, where you’ll settle into your accommodation for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, set out on a return drive from Shigatse to Lhasa, enjoying dinner and a final overnight stay at your hotel.

Conclude your pilgrimage with breakfast and transfer to Lhasa’s Gonggar Airport for your return flight, carrying cherished memories from this transformative journey.