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13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure
Product code 7462P16
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Dates
Jul 31, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-7, Adult ages 8-80
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13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure
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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
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Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
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13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure





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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
This is a spiritual tour and no others can compare with. Mt. Kailash is recognized as the holiest mountain, and the center of the world by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon - native religion in Tibet and Jainism. At an altitude of 6656 meters above sea level, Mt. Kailash, shapes like a pyramid, is the main peak of Gangdise Range with symmetrical sides. It is the center of worship for ten thousands of pilgrims each and every year. And the Manasarover nearby is also one of the holiest lakes in the world. Come to Mt.Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, you might find what you are chasing for.
Overview
This is a spiritual tour and no others can compare with. Mt. Kailash is recognized as the holiest mountain, and the center of the world by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon - native religion in Tibet and Jainism. At an altitude of 6656 meters above sea level, Mt. Kailash, shapes like a pyramid, is the main peak of Gangdise Range with symmetrical sides. It is the center of worship for ten thousands of pilgrims each and every year. And the Manasarover nearby is also one of the holiest lakes in the world. Come to Mt.Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, you might find what you are chasing for.
What's Included
Included
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse
Entrance fee of tourist sites, eco bus cost in Himalaya Everest base camp area and Mt. Kailash
Pick-up service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
All Accommodatin including Hotels based on twin-sharing, Guesthouses on dorm bed
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Drinking water provided during the trip
Small-group (2-12 persons)
platform service fee.
Not included
Lunch and Dinner
Tip to guide and drivers
Visa application service charge by travel agency in Nepal
Flight tickets/train tickets to and out of Lhasa
Transfer from Gyirong border to Kathmandu, $60/person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Lhasa arrival
Lhasa arrival
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
1 hourAdmission not included
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
2 hoursAdmission not included
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
3 hoursAdmission not included
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: Now we visit Dadong Tibetan Village instead of Drepung Monastery.
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission not included
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
1 hourAdmission not included
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
1 hourAdmission not included
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
1 hourAdmission not included
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
2 hoursAdmission not included
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
12 hoursAdmission not included
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
EBC–Saga (450km)
1 hourAdmission not included
EBC–Saga (450km)
In the morning, you can see the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then we will visit the Rongbu Monastery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. hen As we head to saga, you can view of the worlds’14th highest peak Mt.Shishapangma (8012m), and Turquoise Lake Peiku tso(4590m). If you are lucky enough, you are very likely to see wild animals like wild donkey, wild antelope etc.
EBC–Saga (450km)
EBC–Saga (450km)
On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake.
Saga to Darchen, via Lake Manasarover (450km)
1 hourAdmission not included
Saga to Darchen, via Lake Manasarover (450km)
On the way to Darchen, you will have a chance to appreciate the stunning view of the Saga valley between Gangdise Range and Himayala Range. Meanwhile, the beautiful grassland and local's villages can also be seen. As we cross the Mayomla Pass(5112M), you can enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi(7694M). Then we are supposed to pass by the holy Lake Manasarover and finally arrive at the southern foot of Mt.Kailash, the most holy mountain in Tibet.
Darchen-Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
12 hoursAdmission not included
Darchen-Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
In the morning, we are supposed to take eco-bus from Darchen to Sarshung valley. Then we will meet Yaks and porters at Sarshung village. (the cost of hiring yaks, horses, and porters are not included in the package) After that, we can begain the trek (Around 13km) from Sarshung to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu valley and rivers. You can enjoy the both west and north face of mountain Kailash today. Finally, we will visit Drirapuk Monastery.
Drirapuk-Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
30 minutesAdmission not included
Drirapuk-Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
Today, we will trek over Dromala pass(5630m), the highest pass of the Kora. On the way you can have a rest in a teahouse. All the way, you can see locals Tibetans prostrating in the Kora path and beautiful Kadoe Lake when walk downhill. We may also visit Zutulpuk Monastery.
Dzutripuk-Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km)
6 hoursAdmission not included
Dzutripuk-Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km)
On the day three of the kora. you will trek 7km to Zongto where you can take bus to Darchen. Along the Kora, you can see piles of Mani Stones. We will end the Trek around noon, rest in the lodging place. (Optional): Taking bath in Lake Manasarova and enjoy hot spring
Darchen-Saga (450km)
Darchen-Saga (450km)
Drive from Darchen to Saga via Lake Manasorova
Saga to Sakya to Nepal Border (350km)
Saga to Sakya to Nepal Border (350km)
Today, you will go exit China in the afternoon after 5-6 hours driving from Saga to Chinese Kyirong border, also called Rashuwaghadi in Nepal, living in the border to wait for the Nepalese driver to pick you up in the next morning. From Saga to Kyirong border, you will find a whole new world quite different than the snow land, waterfall, flourish forest, deep gorges accompany you traveling all the way. The most amazing view is the snow-capped mountains standing behind the forest, which makes scenery take varied forms.
Nepal Border Rashuwaghadi to Kathmandu (8-9 hrs, 130km)
Nepal Border Rashuwaghadi to Kathmandu (8-9 hrs, 130km)
The road between the border to Kathmandu is small, it takes 8-9 hours driving to Kathmandu, you are free to stop anywhere on the road if it is safe to park and enjoy the mountain view. Tour ends in Kathmandu, the driver will send you to your reserved hotel.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Other
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China visas at least 15 days prior to travel date.
Other
Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
Other
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Other
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Other
Travelers who got a Tibet Travel Permit from another travel agency cannot book this day tour
Other
Travelers are required to book multiple day tours from the same suppliers if their plan includes multiple destinations in Tibet
Other
Minimum age is 3 years
Other
Supplier may use transport by train in substitution for the vehicle
Other
Please arrange Lhasa arrival one day before your travel date and Lhasa departure one day after your travel date, because foreign travelers can not visit Tibet alone.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
Review Summary
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