This will be a 2 week guided trip from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal. I have organized the itinerary in coordination with a local operator to be unique and include the most fascinating parts of Tibet that many people do not have the chance to see! Pricing includes accommodation, entrance fees, private guide, private driver and vehicle as well as breakfasts. This is set by the tour provider. Please note that this does not include flights and meals (most lunches and dinners). Including trekking the Tibetan Kailash Kora pilgrimage route and some very unknown parts of this region. This is an adventure-style trip with real physical and environmental challenges: *) Altitude up to ~5,000+ meters *) 3-day trekking experience (Kailash Kora) *) Travel through remote areas with basic conditions 👉 This trip is best suited for: *) Fit and active travelers *) Those comfortable with trekking and altitude *) Travelers open to simple, authentic experiences Preparation is important, and I strongly recommend researching altitude conditions and how to adapt safely.
Hi, I'm Tristan, I usually do solo backpacking trips and have been balancing traveling with a full time job. When it makes sense with the destination I open up trips to other people too. I have organized group trips like this through Mongolia and Namibia in the past and I am excited to do another group trip, this time to Tibet! I have experience crating such bespoke itineraries in the past such as a 4-day horseback trek in the remote Mongolian wilderness as well as a road trip through the Gobi and the Naadam Festival. Additionally I have organized and led a road trip through Namibia so remote and off-the-beaten path experiences are something I am very comfortable with.
Accommodation will be arranged in advance and includes a mix of: *) Comfortable hotels in major stops *) Guesthouses and monastery stays in remote areas 👉 Rooms are shared by default 👉 Private rooms may be arranged upon request (additional cost) Please note that in remote regions, accommodation can be more basic, which is part of the overall experience. This is not a standard trip, it’s a shared expedition designed for curious and adventurous travelers who want to experience Tibet in a deeper and more authentic way. If this sounds like your kind of journey, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to share more details and see if it’s a good fit 😊
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Trip Itinerary
1
Lhasa
Day 1-4
Day 1 Arrive Lhasa and pick up from the airport/train station and transfer to the hotel, Shambhala palace Tibetan style with very good location with few minutes walk to Jokhang and about 10-12 minutes walk to Potala Palace or Balang shol hotel modern and nice one also at very good location as well (3650m) Day 2 Visit Jokhang temple, the holiest temple for all Tibetans because it is housed to a statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of 12 year which is believed to be consecrated by Buddha himself, and the temple was built by Nepali princess in 7th century, Tibetan pilgrims ‘main goal is to see the statue, and likewise many important chapels will be visited and visit Bakhor Street which is from ancient till now is the Tibetan market where you can buy different souvenirs and in the afternoon, you will visit Sera monastery which has a fascinating monk debate and Sera monastery is the one of best Buddhist institute in Tibet Day 3 Visit Potala Palace which is one of most important dreams of world to see, built on a small hill in 7th century by king Songtsen Gampo and since 5th Dalai Lama it was used to be their winter Palace and in the afternoon going to visit Norbu Ling Palace, the summer of Dalai Lama’s summer residents
2
Samye Monastery
Day 4-5
Day 4 Morning drive going to Samye the first monastery of Tibet via Shekseb nunnery and Gangri Thaogar cave, the cave of Longchen Pa the greatest master of old Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and visit Samye monastery complex very interesting place
3
Shigatse
Day 5-6
Day 5 Drive to Shigatse via Yamdrok lake and Karola glacier and visit Pelcho monastery and Kubum stupa. Tashilhunpo Monastery: Founded in 1447, it is the largest monastery in Rear Tibet's Gelug Sect and home to the 26-meter Maitreya Buddha statue. (360km paved road about 6 hour drive) (3900m)
4
Saga County
Day 6-7
Day 6 Drive to Saga via Angren lake and sangsang grass land. Not much to do this day other than a long drive and some stops to admire the natural scenery of Tibet. ( 360km paved road about 6-7 hour drive) ( 4610m)
5
Mount Kailash
Day 7-10
Day 7 Drive to Darchen and get ready to trek Simple hotel, ( 490km paved road about 6 hour drive) ( 4670m) Day 8 Trek to Dira Puk monastery, excellent to trek into Lha Chu valley guest house, No shower ( 20km 6hour trek but mainly depends on your speed) ( 5080m) Day 9 Trek to Zutul puk monastery and today you should pass Drolma La pass 5640m and better start as early as possible and if you can catch the sunrise at the summit of Mt Kailash from Drolma La pass it would be gorgeous Guest house, No shower ( 18km about 8 hour trek but mainly depends on your speed) ( 4820m) Day 10 Trek to Darchen, you may do brief visit of Milarepa cave and then start trekking to Darchen ( 14km 4hour trek but mainly depends on your speed)
6
Zanda County
Day 10-11
Day 10 Drive to Zanda, on the way visit Thirthapuri, and visit little monastery of Guru Rinpoche, simple Hotel (245km paved road about 4 hour drive) (3760m) Day 11 Visit Guge Kingdom and Tholing monastery and drive back to Mansarover
7
Mapang Yongcuo
Day 11-12
Day 11 Drive back to Mansarover lake Guest house no shower, but nearby there there is hot spring where you can take bath but you need to pay separately,the lake is nice and but the Guest house is very basic so may be move to Darchen hotel ( 260km paved road about 4 hour drive) ( 4560m)
8
Saga County
Day 12-13
Day 12 Drive back to Saga hotel. Again, not much to do this day other than a long drive and some stops to admire the natural scenery of Tibet. The start of our return trip! ( 520km paved road about 7 hour drive) ( 4610m)
9
Gyirong Town
Day 13-14
Day 13 Drive to Gyirong and visit Pakpa Lhakang and you will see also the water fall etc... spend the night in Gyirong hotel Day 14 Early morning going to the border and cross the border, other side of the bridge we will arrange a jeep and drop you to your hotel in Kathmandu, the hotel in Kathmandu will be your own,
10
Kathmandu
Day 14
Kathmandu on your own! Fly out of here, explore the city or continue your Himalayan journey from here. I’ve been here before and would recommend Durbar Square, Swayambhu Stupa and Boudhanath Stupa. Say our goodbyes with a final dinner celebration!
Trip Summary
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14 days trip
Lhasa, Samye Monastery & 8 more
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International Flights/Nepali Visa
Insurance
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