Arrival in Lhasa

Lhasa - Depending on your arrival time, you may have some leisure time to enjoy in Lhasa. Our guides are eager to offer suggestions on how to make the most of your time in the city. After checking into your hotel, feel free to explore the city, visit nearby temples, shop, savor delicious Tibetan cuisine at local restaurants, or simply relax.

Most importantly, on your first day in Tibet, take time to unwind, enjoy your day, and allow yourself to acclimate.

Downtown Lhasa: Potala Palace—Jokhang Temple—Barkhor Street

Potala Palace - The Potala Palace has been the residence of the Dalai Lamas since the 17th century. We will enter and spend about 1.5-2 hours from the entrance to the exit. During your visit, you will see many of its renowned artifacts.

Jokhang Temple - Next, we will proceed to the Jokhang Temple. Built in the 7th century, it houses the Jowo Shakyamuni Statue, depicting the 12-year-old Buddha before enlightenment. The statue, created during the historical Buddha’s lifetime, is adorned with gold, jewels, and precious stones.

Barkhor Street - After visiting the temple, we suggest taking a stroll around Barkhor Street.

Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karola Glacier—Gyantse—Shigatse

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake - Depart from Lhasa in the morning and cross the 4990-meter-high Gangbala Pass. Travel along the old route to Yamdrok Lake, known as “Turquoise Lake” in Tibetan, one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes, celebrated as a heavenly lake. The lake’s crystal-clear, sweet water, resembling mutton fat, is drinkable. It was a filming location for “Red River Valley.” The azure lake water blends seamlessly with distant snow-capped mountains, colorful mountain ranges, unique Tibetan villages, and scattered herds of cattle and sheep, making the journey truly refreshing.

Shigatse—Lazi—Saga

Saga County - En route, pass through areas with hot springs and misty hot spring regions. Alongside the road, observe the lakes’ ever-changing colors—blue, green, purple, gray, and yellow waters coexist peacefully, inviting admiration. The fault lakes and saltwater lakes mirror the azure sky. Wild protected animals like wild donkeys, Tibetan antelopes, wild yaks, yellow sheep, wild rabbits, and yellow ducks roam the grasslands, resembling a vivid classical ink painting. In the evening, we will stay overnight in Saga.

Saga—Zhongba—Darchen

Mount Kailash - After lunch, pass through the border inspection station at Mayum Bridge and proceed to the town of Tarqing, located below the sacred Mount Kailash. The main peak, Gang Rinpoche, stands at 6638 meters. In Sanskrit, it is called “Meru,” meaning “the abode of Shiva,” while in Tibetan, it means “the mountain of gods.” Mount Kailash resembles a pyramid, with symmetrical walls on all four sides. It is universally recognized as a sacred mountain and is considered the center of the world by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, the indigenous religion of Tibet, Bon, and Jainism. Stay overnight in Darchen.

Darchen—Zanda—Darchen

Darchen—Zhongba—Saga

Saga—Mt. Shishapangma—Peikutso—EBC

Everest Base Camp—Tingri—Shigatse

Shigatse—Tashilhunpo Monastery—Lhasa

Tashilunpo Monastery - In the morning, visit Tashilunpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lamas. Founded by the first Dalai Lama, it is one of Tibet’s most significant monasteries. Photography is allowed in some chapels for an additional fee.

Departure from Lhasa

Lhasa - Please prepare for your departure in advance. It takes about one hour to drive to the airport and around thirty minutes to reach the train station. We will arrive at the airport three hours before your departure flight to Nepal and two hours before any domestic flight.

• Travel agency liability insurance/ vehicle seat insurance
• Accommodation: 4-star hotels throughout the tour
• Tibet Travel Permit
• Vehicles: 15-17 seat vehicle for the entire journey, including driver and guide fees.
• Breakfast
• Tickets for attractions and sightseeing vehicles

• Lunch and Dinner: excluded, yet tour guides can recommend some good places
• International Transportation: excluded, yet we can help you with bookings
• Single Room Supplement: Extra costs needed

1. Captivating Destinations: Yamdrok Lake, Everest, Shigatse, Ngari Circular Route—Itinerary with Key Highlights;
2. Select from Off-road or Business Bus Options for Maximum Flexibility;
3. Optimal Touring Experience: No Shopping Interruptions;
4. Safety Provisions Include Portable Oxygen, Insurance, Tibetan Map, First Aid Kit, and More;
5. Complimentary Support for Tibet Entry Permit, Border Permit, Military Approval, and Invitation Letter.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.