Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour with EBC - 20 Days

Tibet Tour
Trip Facts
  • Trip Duration20 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude Dolma La Pass (5634m)
  • Activity Tour & Trekking
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu / Kathmandu
  • Best Season May to September
Highlights
  • Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, is where you can explore the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street.
  • Yamdrok Lake, Mansarovar Lake, and Gauri Kunda, three sacred lakes, offer stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
  • Close view of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, 8848.86 m.
  • Visit ancient monasteries and experience Buddhism in Tibet.
  • Sacred Mountain, Mt. Kailash, which is revered by Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon.
  • 52 KM circumambulation, or Kora or Parikrama, around Mt. Kailash.
  • Crossing through the high pass and highest elevation of the trip, Dolma La Pass is situated at an altitude of 5634 m.
  • Experience Tibet culture and the warm hospitality of Tibetan people.

Discover the Soul of Tibet: A Journey Through Culture, Spirituality, and Majestic Landscapes

Dreaming of an adventure that transcends the ordinary? The Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour by Moon Himalaya Adventure offers an unparalleled experience, weaving together the vibrant tapestry of Tibetan culture, profound spiritual significance, and the breath-taking beauty of the Himalayan landscape. This journey, reaching altitudes over 5,000 meters, is more than just a trip; it's an adventurous pilgrimage.

Your Adventure Begins: From Kathmandu to the Roof of the World

Our adventure commences in Kathmandu, where you'll embark on a scenic drive through rolling hills and across rushing rivers, setting the stage for the awe-inspiring journey ahead. We traverse through Kerung, Shigatse, and Gyantse, each stop unveiling a new facet of Tibetan life.

Lhasa: The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism

Our journey leads us to Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet. Here, you'll explore the iconic Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama, and immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The city's vibrant monasteries and bustling markets offer a glimpse into the soul of this ancient culture.

The Tibetan Plateau: A Land of Majestic Landscapes

Leaving Lhasa, we venture onto the vast Tibetan Plateau, where breath-taking vistas of snow-capped mountains, shimmering turquoise lakes, and ancient monasteries unfold before your eyes. The journey continues through Saga and Lake Mansarovar, each location offering its own unique charm and spiritual significance.

Mount Kailash: A Sacred Pilgrimage

The highlight of our tour is the circumambulation of Mount Kailash (6,638m), a sacred peak revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon practitioners. This three-day trek, known as the "Kora" or "Parikrama," is a profound spiritual undertaking, believed to cleanse the soul and bring enlightenment.

  • Dolma La Pass (5,634m): The highest point of our journey, offering stunning panoramic views and a challenging yet rewarding experience.
  • Derapuk & Zutulphuk: Experience the raw beauty and spiritual energy of these remote locations during your Kailash Kora.
  • Religious Significance: Witness the diverse traditions of pilgrims from around the world, as they circumambulate the sacred mountain clockwise (Buddhists and Hindus) or anti-clockwise (Bon).

Immerse Yourself in Tibetan Culture

Throughout the tour, you'll have the opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of the Tibetan people, gaining insights into their unique culture, rituals, and traditions. This cultural immersion adds a deeper dimension to your journey, fostering a connection with the soul of Tibet.

Why Choose the Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour?

  • Spiritual Growth: Embark on a pilgrimage that transcends physical boundaries, fostering mindfulness and self-discovery.
  • Cultural Immersion: Experience the rich traditions and hospitality of the Tibetan people.
  • Breath-taking Scenery: Witness the majestic beauty of the Himalayan landscape, from snow-capped peaks to shimmering lakes.
  • Unique Adventure: Combine cultural exploration, spiritual pilgrimage, and high-altitude trekking for an unforgettable experience.
  • Expert Guidance: Travel with experienced guides who will ensure your safety and enrich your understanding of Tibetan culture and spirituality.

Book Your Spiritual Journey Today!

The Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour is a journey of a lifetime, offering a unique blend of adventure, spirituality, and cultural immersion. Contact us today to plan your unforgettable pilgrimage to the roof of the world.

ItineraryDay to Day Itinerary
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Upon your arrival representative from Moon Himalaya Adventure will be at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and will transfer you to hotel. In the Evening you will have a briefing about your trip with a guide.

  • Meals:Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

The day will be spent for the visa procedure of Tibet with the China embassy in Kathmandu.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

As it will take 3 days for visa processing, you will be visiting different world heritage sites. Today, you will have guided tour in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. 

 

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310 m
  • Duration:5-6 hrs

After breakfast, you will have guided tour around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m

Distance: 145 KM

In the early morning, we will take a private vehicle and drive to Kerung Border (Nepal-Tibet Border). We have to complete the formalities at Nepalese immigration and Chinese immigration in the border and continue drive to Kerung. 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:2800m
  • Duration:9 hours drive

Distance: 390KM

Drive uphill to the world's highest plateau which offers an iconic view of Tibetan plateau and the overwhelming sensation that you are standing on the roof of the globe. Continuing with the breathtaking journey, passing over Gyatchu La (5,220 meters), the highest pass on the route to Lhasa via Lhatse, where a road splits to the west leading to Mount Kailash.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:3782m
  • Duration:5/6 hrs drive

Distance: 260KM 

You will go for sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu Monastery in the morning. This monastery is one of the ancient and culturally significant Monastery in Shigatse. It is the Panchen Lama's traditional monastic residence, and was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama. After, that we will drive to Lhasa

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:3650m
  • Duration:5/6 hrs drive

Two full days sightseeing tour in Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street, Potala Palace, Drepung, and Sera Monasteries. Lhasa holds spiritual and cultural significance and is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous region. Historical places, monasteries, and temples at Lhasa, provides an understanding of Tibetan Buddhist and their religious practices.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:3650m

Distance: 260km 

Scenic drive to Gyantse crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), beautiful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and visit to the Kumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4300m
  • Duration:5 hrs drive

Distance: 334km 

After breakfast, we will drive to Rongbuk. We will cross a pass of 5200m over Gyatchula on our way to Xegar. Upon reaching Rongbuk we will visit Rongbuk monastery and hike to Everest Base Camp.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Guest House
  • Max Altitude:4980m
  • Duration:7 hrs drive

Distance: 345km

Drive to Saga in the early morning. There will be a long drive but, on the way, we can make enough stop.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4640m
  • Duration:7 hours drive

Distance: 410km 

Today, we will drive to Lake Mansarovar, where we can get to see Holy Lake Manasarovar and a beautiful vista of Mt. Kailash from The Horr Chu Pass.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Guest House
  • Max Altitude:4590m
  • Duration:8 hrs drive

Distance: 53km

Before Lunch, we will visit Chiu Gompa and trek around Lake Mansarover and then drive to Darchen after lunch. Preparation day for the Kora. 

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:4600m
  • Duration:1 ½ hr drive

We will drive for an hour to reach Yamdwar, where we can visit a local monastery while enjoying the great view of Mt. Kailash. Yam Dwar is the trek starting point for Kora. You can find Hindus, Buddhists, Bons, and Jain doing the Kora. While Hindus and Buddhists do the kora clockwise, you will find Bon doing it anti-clockwise. Buddhist devotees lie down their whole bodies on the ground as a gesture of worship. From Yam Dwar, it will take around 5 or 6 hours to reach Derapuk. You can hire a porter or horse at your own expense.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Guest House
  • Max Altitude:4860m
  • Duration:1 hr drive and 5/6 hrs walk

On this day, you will have your breakfast early in the morning at around 5AM, then will start your trek. Today, will be long day as you will be passing the highest point of the kora, Dolma La Pass (5636m). You can enjoy the beautiful view of surrounding landscapes.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Guest House
  • Max Altitude:5634m
  • Duration:10/12 hrs walk

After the completion of the kora, we will drive to Saga.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Guest House
  • Max Altitude:4640m
  • Duration:10/11 hrs drive

We will drive back to Kerung. On the way we can see beautiful Sishapangma mountain range and if you want you can stop few minutes to take photos. But we cannot walk to Sishapangma Base Camp.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:2800m
  • Duration:6 hrs drive

Scenic drive to Kerung Border -Cross Rasuwagadi Border, after necessary border formalities drive to Kathmandu.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1310m
  • Duration:9/10 hrs drive

Representative from Moon Himalaya Adventure will drop you to the international airport for final departure three hours prior to your flight schedule.

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cost DetailsWhat's Included
  • Airport pick up and drop.
  • Five-night hotel in Kathmandu. (BB plan)
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border in a private vehicle.
  • Drive from Kerung border to Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
  • All transportation by Van in Tibet.
  • Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the tour in Tibet.
  • Hotel / Guest house accommodation in Tibet on sharing basis.
  • All necessary Tibet Travel permit.
  • Visa fee of Tibet.
  • All Sightseeing and Entrance fee as per the itinerary in Tibet.
  • Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border and from Kerung border to Kathmandu for guide.
  • English speaking Nepali Guide.
  • English speaking Tibetan Guide in Tibet.
  • Food, accommodation and salary for Guide in Tibet.
  • First aid kit.
  • All necessary government taxes in Nepal and Tibet.
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
  • Hiring Porters and horse in Tibet.
  • Your Travel insurance (compulsory).
  • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu that goes beyond the scheduled program.
  • Your personal expenses and entrance fees while you do the tour in Kathmandu.
  • Entry fees in Monastries, temples, Museum in Nepal.
  • Your personal expenses, shopping, donation to monasteries and school, wifi, laundry etc
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like chocolate bars.
  • International airfare and airport departure tax.
  • Tips for the guide and staffs.
  • Rescue and Evacuation Service in Tibet.
  • Any Additional cost due to Nature calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances etc.
  • Things that go beyond cost inclusive.
Useful InformationGood to Know
  • Group size: There must be minimum 5 members in a group to travel in Tibet.
  • Visa: China embassy in Kathmandu will issue the visa to travel in Tibet. It is required minimum 3 working days to get the visa. So, we request you to make your arrival date on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday so that next three days will be completely used for issuing the visa. If your arrival date is on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday you will have to stay more days in Kathmandu due to weekend holiday.
  • Travel Permits: You must take travel permits with you which will be managed by Moon Himalaya Adventure Team.
  • Best Time to visit: The best month to travel in Tibet is from May to September. During these months, weather conditions will be favorable although it can still be cold and windy.
  • Guides and Porters: Hiring guide is mandatory while travelling in Tibet. If you require porter while doing the kora for three days you can hire a porter on your own expense but you have to inform earlier.
FAQsLhasa Kailash Overland Tour with EBC - 20 Days FAQs
  • The best times are typically from May to October for pleasant weather.

  • Yes, you need a Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). 

  • Yes, you will need both visa and Tibet travel permit to travel in Tibet.

  • No, independent travel is generally not allowed in the Tibet. You must be part of an organized tour.

  • Moon Himalaya Adventure will make all necessary arrangement to obtain Tibet travel permit and visa for you.

  • Yes, overland tours from Kathmandu to Lhasa are popular, but require special permits.

  • The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is used in Tibet.

  • Roads are generally well maintained, especially the main highways.

  • Respect Tibetan Buddhist customs, dress modestly when visiting monasteries, and be mindful of political sensitivities.

  • Accommodation varies from comfortable hotels in major cities to basic guesthouses in remote areas.

  • Major cities have hospitals and clinics, but medical facilities may be limited in remote areas. It is wise to bring any personal medications.

  • Due to government regulations, all foreign travelers must be accompanied by a guide, and have a prearranged tour.

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