11-Day Tibet In-depth Private Tour includes Everest Base Camp and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage

Attractions:Not Included 

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport/railway station, your Lhasa tour guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you get checked in. 

Attractions:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the incredible Potala Palace–which has a long history and is an important gateway for sharing Tibetan architecture and culture with the world.

Then we will move on to the spiritually significant Jokhang Temple. It is an extremely revered and essential site in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. We'll stroll through Barkhor Street with its thriving local market where you can experience the historical lifestyle of Lhasa.

Attractions:Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

Today features visits to 2 of the most important monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism – the Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Drepung Monastery is the biggest monastery in Tibet. It's a stunning sight that's perfect for taking memorable photos.

After Drepung, we will move on to the Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa.​Many of its main halls still preserve ancient frescoes, showcasing their historical and artistic significance. ​Its main activity is sutra debating and is a traditional academic activity in which monks deepen their understanding, cultivate wisdom and pass on the Dharma by debating the contents of the Buddhist classics.

Attractions:Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight at guest house near the Everest Base Camp

After breakfast we’ll set out towards the peak of the world – Mount Everest. Departing from Shigatse and traveling via Lhatse and Tingri, you will see some of the most beautiful and unique scenery in the world –incredibly blue skies, floating high clouds and it offers the best panoramic views of Everest.​ We’ll also stop by the Rongbuk Monastery –  is located at the foot of Mount Everest, and the world’s highest altitude monastery, before spending the night at the Everest Base Camp.

Attractions:Sunrise of Mt Everest, Mt.Shishapangma, Lake Peikucuo

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Saga

After enjoying the magnificent sunrise over Mt Everest, we will explore another place - Saga from EBC.The distance between EBC and Saga is about 450 kilometers. It takes about 9 hours to reach the destination. There are several not-to-be-missed attractions here, including Mount Mt.Shishapangma, and Lake Peikucuo Lake. After a short break, we will continue our drive to Saga.

Attractions:Mount Kailash

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Darchen

Although it is a long way from Saga to Dahing, the natural beauty of the area is truly fascinating. Here, most of the nomadic herders live and they make their living by herding animals. Therefore, this is the best place for you to see endless grasslands, countless sheep and yaks, peaceful villages and rustic Tibetans. It is also known as the Thrill Route due to the complicated road conditions, sandy routes and steep cliffs. However, you can still see many devout pilgrims walking on the path around Mt Kailashi. When you reach  Darchen in the afternoon, time is free.

Attractions:Mount Kailash, Sarshung Valley, Dirakpuk Monastery

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guesthouse of Dirakpuk Monastery

In the morning, you will take an eco-bus to Sarshung Valley. Then, you will start your trek from Sarchung Valley to Dirakpuk Monastery. The whole trek from Sarchung Valley to Dirakpuk Monastery is about 18 kilometers. Dirakpuk Monastery (5210m) is located in Phulan District, north of the holy mountain Gonchabodzi. It is the best place to view the backside of Mt. Gonchabodzi and a resting place for pilgrims. After the trek, you will spend the night at the guesthouse of Dirakpuk Monastery.

Attractions:Mount Kailash, Zuktulpuk Monastery, Dromala Pass

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zuktulpuk

When you wake up in the morning and walk outside, you will be mesmerized by the views around you, especially the Mount Kailash dominating the skyline. Today, you will trek from  Dirakpuk Monastery to Zuktulpuk Monastery which is very challenging. The trek is about 18 kilometers and takes about 7 hours. During the trek, you will climb Dromala Pass, the highest pass in the Kola Mountains. When you reach the top of Dromala Pass, you can stop at the top to take a break and have something to eat. You will then begin a steep descent into a long valley where you will stop for lunch at the Shabjay Dakpo nomadic tents. After lunch, you will continue to approach Zutupuk. From here, soon you will see Zuktupuk Monastery (4820m). Today, Milarepa's footprints and handprints can still be seen in the miraculous caves of Zuktupuk Monastery.

Attractions:Lake Manasarovar

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Payang

Today, you will hike about 14 kilometers, which is relatively easy. After circling the sacred mountain, you will take a shuttle bus to Dachen. You will then meet your driver in Dachen and drive to  Lake Manasarovar, one of the three great lakes of Tibet, a mysterious and magnificent plateau lake. Known as the "Mirror of the Sky", it has clear blue water and is surrounded by mountains, making it a beautiful and fascinating sight. After enjoying the magnificent scenery of  Lake Manasarovar, you will head to Payang.

Attractions:Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Saga

Today, you will travel from Saga from Payang. On the way, you will pass by many villages and campsites where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery out of the car window. Moreover, your driver will stop and give you some time to take some nice photos.

Attractions:Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way

Meal:Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shigatse

Today, you'll be in the car almost all day, but you'll get your fill of sights along the way, such as beautiful grasslands and local villages.