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13 Days Journey of Faith in Tibet Mount Kailash Guided Tour
Product code 459260P1
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Dates
May 1, 2026 to Oct 1, 2027
Travelers
Youth ages 6-16, Adult ages 17-64
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13 Days Journey of Faith in Tibet Mount Kailash Guided Tour
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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
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Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
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13 Days Journey of Faith in Tibet Mount Kailash Guided Tour





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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Urumqi
Why Travelers Love This
We will take you to Kailash, the center of the world, and on the way you will reach the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and other Tibetan holy temples. Our team is equipped with the best configuration to serve tourists from far away, allowing you to explore Tibet's sacred temples, sacred mountains, and the fascinating stories behind them during your journey with us. Come with us and start your pilgrimage to Kailash.
Overview
We will take you to Kailash, the center of the world, and on the way you will reach the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and other Tibetan holy temples. Our team is equipped with the best configuration to serve tourists from far away, allowing you to explore Tibet's sacred temples, sacred mountains, and the fascinating stories behind them during your journey with us. Come with us and start your pilgrimage to Kailash.
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Required entry procedures(Tibet Travel Permit)
Snacks
Lunch
Hotels listed in the itinerary
Dinner
Breakfast
Travel accident insurance
Full local travel butler service (English speaking tour guide)
Not included
Airport/Departure Tax
Dinner
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Lhasa
8 hours
Lhasa
- With the Tibet entry permit arranged by us, take train to Lhasa from Xining. Train Station pick-up: Your guide meets you at Lhasa train station, drive for about 30 minutes to Lhasa city, check in your hotel. - For the rest of the day, we advice you to relax and rest at your hotel, apply to the high altitude. If you feel ok, you can have a walk at the Potala see the night view.
Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)
3 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)
The Potala Palace is the largest temple of its kind in the world and the highest palace in the world, with an altitude of 3,700 meters.
Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)
5 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa City Tour ( 3680m)
Then proceed to the Jokhang Temple, where the monks receive formal training and education. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is Barkhor Street, which is a must-go pilgrimage route to Lhasa.
Lhasa City Tour
6 hoursAdmission included
Lhasa City Tour
In the Morning You will drive ahead to Pabongkha Temple visit all the chapels . After that, you will begins at historical Pabongkha Temple and Climb through the hills for a tranquil and scenic walk. You will visit to Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey. The hot attraction is monk debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse
8 hours
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse
- Attraction: Yamdrok lake, Karola, Nyenchen Kangsang glacier, Pelkhor Chöde - Today we Drive about 270km to Gyangtse, the best preserved Tibetan town. It is 13, 050 ft above sea level and is famous for its authentic architecture (being one of the best preserved Tibetan town) and wool carpets. The main sites include the Pelcho Monastery. Drive continue about 90km to Shigatse through the Barley valley of Tibet, after check in hotel in Shigatse.
Shigatse - Saga
8 hours
Shigatse - Saga
- Attraction: Landscape. - Today will be long day drive 8 hours, cross several passes on the way with beautiful landscape.
Saga - Tarchen
8 hoursAdmission included
Saga - Tarchen
- Attraction: beautiful landscape. - Cross several high passes between 4500m-5000m, as well as you will have first view of holy Mt.Kailash. take a stop at the first sight and do prostration and pray, drive continue to Tarchen.
Start Kora
7 hoursAdmission included
Start Kora
Today is the first day of Kora, you will walk about 6-7 hours, and not so difficulty walk.
Second Day Kora
7 hours
Second Day Kora
This day will be a tough day for all the travelers, we recommend that you start early in the morning, and cross the Drolmala pass 5400m above sea level, and forward to Dzutrulpuk.
Third day Kora
8 hoursAdmission included
Third day Kora
Today start your walk after a good rest, and not to far to meet your van and driver, walk about 4-5 hours, after meet your driver, then drive to Lake manasaravar.
Manasaravar - Saga
7 hours
Manasaravar - Saga
From today you will drive back to Saga, the same way back, enjoying the beautiful nature land scape.
Saga - Shigatse
7 hours
Saga - Shigatse
Attraction: Beautiful landscape - Drive back to shigatse.
Shigatse - Lhasa
6 hours
Shigatse - Lhasa
Today, In Early drive back to Lhasa we will drive back to Lhasa on the friendship Highway. The whole distance is almost 280km and it takes 6 hours along the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Bhamaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet).
Lhasa Departure
7 hours
Lhasa Departure
Your pleasant trip will end today. Before sending you to the station, you can choose to go to interesting places in Lhasa or rest in the hotel.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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