Everest, western Tibet’s Guge heritage and the Mount Kailash circuit.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Tibet travel documents
International visitors should arrange travel documents before booking transport into Tibet. Requirements depend on nationality, entry status, route and travel dates.
Passport and China entry status. Have a valid passport and the Chinese visa or visa-free entry eligibility that applies to you. Share copies only through the appointed travel operator's secure process.
Tibet Travel Permit. Foreign tourists need Tibet-specific travel approval. A qualified local travel operator will check your itinerary, travel dates, arrival and departure points and arrange the approved services. Travelers using a Taiwan compatriot travel permit should ask the operator about their separate document process.
Extra permissions for some routes. Everest, border areas and other restricted places may require additional travel or border permissions. The operator must confirm what applies to your exact route before accepting a booking.
Plan ahead. Do not book non-refundable travel until the operator has confirmed entry, permits, route access and timing. Carry the approved documents and follow the approved itinerary.
Explore each day and swipe through the places along the way.
Meet your guide at the airport or station, transfer into Lhasa and rest. Keep your first afternoon free to adjust to the altitude.
Overnight · Lhasa
Visit the Lhasa monasteries while allowing time for acclimatization.
Drepung MonasteryA large Tibetan monastery on Lhasa's western slopes.
Sera MonasteryA monastery in northern Lhasa.
Overnight · Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, subject to reservations and local guidance.
Potala PalaceLhasa's palace complex overlooking the old city.
Jokhang TempleA sacred temple at the heart of old Lhasa.
BarkhorThe walking streets around Jokhang Temple, with shops and pilgrim routes.
Overnight · Lhasa
Travel past Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier to Shigatse.
Yamdrok LakeA turquoise high-altitude lake south of Lhasa.
Karola GlacierA roadside glacier on the route toward Gyantse.
Overnight · Shigatse
Visit Tashilhunpo if scheduling allows, then continue towards the Everest area.
Tashilhunpo MonasteryThe landmark monastery of Shigatse.
Everest North FaceA viewpoint toward the north side of Mount Everest.
Overnight · Everest area
Travel west via Peiku Lake and views of Shishapangma towards Saga.
Peiku LakeA high-altitude lake near the Shishapangma region.
Mount ShishapangmaA Himalayan peak visible from the western Tibet corridor.
Overnight · Saga
Continue across the western Tibet plateau towards Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash.
Lake ManasarovarA high-altitude lake near Mount Kailash.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Overnight · Darchen
Travel west towards the Toling and Guge heritage area if extra area permissions are approved.
Tsaparang · Guge heritageRuins of the former Guge kingdom in western Tibet.
Overnight · Guge area
Explore the Guge ruins and surrounding plateau if open and permitted.
Tsaparang · Guge heritageRuins of the former Guge kingdom in western Tibet.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Overnight · Darchen
Begin the guided Kailash circuit from Darchen towards the Driapuk area. The walk is demanding and accommodation is basic.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Overnight · Driapuk area
Cross the high Dolma La section only with the specialist guide and in safe conditions. This is the most demanding stage.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Overnight · Dzultripuk area
Finish the walking circuit and visit Lake Manasarovar if timing and access allow.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Lake ManasarovarA high-altitude lake near Mount Kailash.
Overnight · Darchen
Travel east across the plateau towards Saga after the Kailash circuit.
Mount KailashA mountain sacred to several faiths in western Tibet.
Overnight · Saga
Continue to Gyirong valley only if road and security restrictions permit; the national gate is excluded while the border corridor remains controlled.
Peiku LakeA high-altitude lake near the Shishapangma region.
Overnight · Gyirong
Return via Peiku Lake and Himalayan viewpoints towards Tingri.
Peiku LakeA high-altitude lake near the Shishapangma region.
Mount ShishapangmaA Himalayan peak visible from the western Tibet corridor.
Overnight · Tingri
Make the long return drive to Lhasa via Shigatse.
Potala PalaceLhasa's palace complex overlooking the old city.
Overnight · Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Plan the departure time with your guide.
Onward travel
Potala Palace
Drepung Monastery
Sera Monastery
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor
Yamdrok Lake
Karola Glacier
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Everest North Face
Peiku Lake
Mount Shishapangma
Lake Manasarovar
Mount Kailash
Tsaparang · Guge heritage
Tsaparang · Guge heritage
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash
Lake Manasarovar
Mount Kailash
Peiku Lake
Peiku Lake
Mount Shishapangma
Potala Palace
Potala Palace
This remote, high-altitude journey requires strong fitness, careful acclimatization and flexible travel days. We will discuss the route, travel documents and support arrangements in detail before booking.
Our tailor-made arrangements typically include hotels, entrance tickets, vehicles, guides, meals and flights. International flights to and from China can be included according to your needs, alongside any domestic flights in your agreed route.
Your pace & priorities
Tell us which places matter most, how much walking you enjoy and whether you would prefer more time in fewer places.
Stays & getting around
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A clear scope
Your proposal identifies the hotels, meals, tickets, guiding and transport included, plus any exclusions. Review payment, cancellation and change terms before confirming.
Booking payments. After you approve the written proposal, the initial payment is normally 30% of the land services price. Flights and other arrangements requiring advance payment are listed separately. Every payment is credited to the agreed total. The remaining balance is normally due 30 days before departure; for a later booking, the proposal states the applicable schedule before you confirm.
The final price and exact inclusions depend on your customised requirements and written quotation. Services and personal expenses not listed in that quotation are not included.
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What determines the final price?
Travel dates, group size, accommodation, transport and the experiences you choose shape the quote. Your written proposal sets out the exact services and total price.
How do we start planning?
Use the journey inquiry link to send us your ideas. Review the proposed itinerary, inclusions and booking terms before confirming your arrangements.