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.

The Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour is an amazing adventure, which gives you a vibrant exploration of diverse culture, religion and nature beauty of Tibetan Plateau and mountains over 5000m. The journey starts with a drive from Kathmandu through scenic hills crossing over several rivers. You will travel through Kerung, Sigatse, Lhasa, Gyantse, Ronbuk, Saga, Lake Mansarovar, Darchen, Derapuk, Zutulphuk. The highest point is Dolma La Pass which is situated at an altitude of 5634m from sea level.

The spiritual place of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa is very famous for Potala Palace, where HH Dalai Lama used to stay. The journey then continues to the Tibetan Plateau showcasing the breathtaking view of Mountains, beautiful lakes and ancient monasteries. You will drive throughout the journey except for three days while circumambulating the Mt. Kailash. Mt. Kailash which stands 6638m high has religious and spiritual significance in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon. You can see pilgrims and trekkers from all over the world. While Hindu and Buddhist circumambulate the Mount Kailash clockwise, you can find Bon circumambulating anti-clockwise. Circumambulation is also known as the Kora, parikrama and is a profound spiritual undertaking, believed to cleanse the soul and bring enlightenment.

One can get to feel the kindness and great hospitality of Tibetan people along with getting an opportunity to experience their traditional culture and rituals and gain a deeper understanding of Tibetan religious and cultural heritage. With one of the most breathtaking scenery, the Lhasa Kailash Overland Tour is more than simply a trip; it's a journey of spiritual development, mindfulness, and discovery.

This overland journey promises a unique experience combining many of the best highlights that one would expect to behold on a traditional visit through Tibet and its stunning wild countryside.

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.
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