Tour Overview
This ultimate Tibet journey combines the Grand Himalayan Circuit — Mount Kailash Kora, Everest Base Camp, and Central Tibet highlights — with the ancient ruins of the Guge Kingdom in far‑western Tibet. It is a pilgrimage, adventure, and cultural exploration all in one, designed for travelers seeking the most complete Tibet experience within a well‑paced 17‑day itinerary.
Highlights
- Mount Kailash Kora (3‑day trek)
- Lake Manasarovar
- Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
- Yamdrok Lake & Karola Glacier
- Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
- Guge Kingdom ruins at Tsaparang
- Tholing Monastery, cradle of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Tibet
🗓️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Lhasa (3,595m) Transfer from airport (~65 km). Rest and acclimatize. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2 – Lhasa Sightseeing (3,650m) Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 3 – Lhasa Sightseeing (3,650m) Explore Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 4 – Lhasa → Gyantse → Shigatse (3,840m) Distance: 365 km | 8–9 hrs. Via Yamdrok Lake (4,441m), Karola Glacier (5,010m), Gyantse Kumbum. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 5 – Shigatse → Saga (4,640m) Distance: 480 km | 8–10 hrs. Overnight in Saga.
Day 6 – Saga → Lake Manasarovar (4,590m) → Darchen (4,670m) Distance: 542 km | 10–12 hrs. Cross Mayum‑La Pass (5,216m). Overnight in Darchen.
Day 7 – Kailash Kora Day 1: Darchen → Dirapuk (4,910m) Trek ~20 km | 6 hrs. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 8 – Kailash Kora Day 2: Dirapuk → Zutulpuk via Drolma‑La Pass (5,630m) Trek ~18 km | 6–7 hrs. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 9 – Kailash Kora Day 3: Zutulpuk → Darchen (4,670m) Trek ~14 km | 3–4 hrs. Return to Darchen. Overnight near Lake Manasarovar.
Day 10 – Darchen → Tsaparang (Guge Kingdom) (3,700m) Distance: ~280 km | 6–7 hrs. Visit Guge ruins. Overnight in Tsaparang.
Day 11 – Guge Kingdom Exploration (3,700m) Full day exploring Tsaparang ruins and Tholing Monastery. Overnight in Tsaparang.
Day 12 – Tsaparang → Saga (4,640m) Distance: ~450 km | 8–9 hrs. Overnight in Saga.
Day 13 – Saga → Shigatse (3,840m) Distance: 480 km | 8 hrs. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 14 – Shigatse → Everest Base Camp (5,200m) Distance: 350 km | 8–9 hrs. Via Gyatso‑La Pass (5,225m). Overnight near EBC.
Day 15 – Everest Base Camp → Shigatse (3,840m) Distance: 350 km | ~8 hrs. Morning exploration at EBC. Overnight in Shigatse.
Day 16 – Shigatse → Lhasa (3,650m) Distance: 280 km | 6 hrs. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 17 – Departure (3,595m) Transfer to airport (~65 km). End of tour.
✅ Price Includes
- Tibet travel permits
- Licensed Tibetan English‑speaking guide
- Accommodation in Lhasa, Shigatse, Saga, Darchen, Tsaparang
- All monastery and temple entrance tickets
- Private transportation per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Environment bus tickets (EBC, Kailash, Manasarovar)
❌ Price Excludes
- Lunches & dinners
- International & domestic airfare
- Chinese visa fee
- Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, tips)
- Travel insurance
🌿 Why Choose This Tour?
- The most comprehensive Tibet journey available in 17 days
- Combines sacred pilgrimage (Kailash Kora) with adventure (EBC) and culture (Guge Kingdom)
- Balanced acclimatization and varied landscapes
- Ideal for travelers seeking both spiritual depth and historical exploration
