13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure
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312 hours
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This is a spiritual tour and no others can compare with. Mt. Kailash is recognized as the holiest mountain, and the center of the world by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon - native religion in Tibet and Jainism. At an altitude of 6656 meters above sea level, Mt. Kailash, shapes like a pyramid, is the main peak of Gangdise Range with symmetrical sides. It is the center of worship for ten thousands of pilgrims each and every year. And the Manasarover nearby is also one of the holiest lakes in the world. Come to Mt.Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, you might find what you are chasing for.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China visas at least 15 days prior to travel date.
Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Travelers who got a Tibet Travel Permit from another travel agency cannot book this day tour
Travelers are required to book multiple day tours from the same suppliers if their plan includes multiple destinations in Tibet
Minimum age is 3 years
Supplier may use transport by train in substitution for the vehicle
Please arrange Lhasa arrival one day before your travel date and Lhasa departure one day after your travel date, because foreign travelers can not visit Tibet alone.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Lhasa arrival
Accommodations
Overnight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star
Lhasa
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Accommodations
Overnight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast in Hotel
DINNER
Dinner
Welcome dinner at local Tibetan Resturant
Potala Palace
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
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Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight at GangGyan Hotel Lhasa, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch at Dadong Village local tibetan farmer's house
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: Now we visit Dadong Tibetan Village instead of Drepung Monastery.
Sera Monastery
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse (360km)
Accommodations
Overnight at Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Karo La Glacier
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.
Shigatse to EBC 350 km
Accommodations
Overnight at Everest Base Camp Rongpuk Guest house
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast in Hotel
Tashilunpo Monastery
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
Qomolangma National Nature Preserve
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery. Then, we’ll leave Shigatse after getting your Alien’s travel permit, and then drive to Lhatse, it is a small town where you can have lunch.
EBC–Saga (450km)
Accommodations
Overnight in Saga Musenlin Hotel, comfortable Hotel
Rongbuk Monastery
In the morning, you can see the sunrise of Everest Peak if weather permits at the lodging area. Then we will visit the Rongbu Monastery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. hen As we head to saga, you can view of the worlds’14th highest peak Mt.Shishapangma (8012m), and Turquoise Lake Peiku tso(4590m). If you are lucky enough, you are very likely to see wild animals like wild donkey, wild antelope etc.
Peikucuo Lake
On the way, tourists can enjoy breathtakign vista of Mt. Shishapangma and the Pekutso Lake.
Saga to Darchen, via Lake Manasarover (450km)
Accommodations
Overnight in Darchen Chongqing Hotel, comfortable class
Manasarovar Wetland
On the way to Darchen, you will have a chance to appreciate the stunning view of the Saga valley between Gangdise Range and Himayala Range. Meanwhile, the beautiful grassland and local's villages can also be seen. As we cross the Mayomla Pass(5112M), you can enjoy the spectacular vista of Mt. Naimonanyi(7694M). Then we are supposed to pass by the holy Lake Manasarover and finally arrive at the southern foot of Mt.Kailash, the most holy mountain in Tibet.
Darchen-Drirapuk (driving 7km, Trek 13km)
Accommodations
Overnight in Drirapuk Guesthouse, dorm bed
Mount Kailash
In the morning, we are supposed to take eco-bus from Darchen to Sarshung valley. Then we will meet Yaks and porters at Sarshung village. (the cost of hiring yaks, horses, and porters are not included in the package) After that, we can begain the trek (Around 13km) from Sarshung to Drirapuk Monastery along the Lachu valley and rivers. You can enjoy the both west and north face of mountain Kailash today. Finally, we will visit Drirapuk Monastery.
Drirapuk-Dzutrpuk (Trek 18km)
Accommodations
Overnight in Dzutrpuk Guesthouse, dorm bed
Zhuomala Mountain Pass
Today, we will trek over Dromala pass(5630m), the highest pass of the Kora. On the way you can have a rest in a teahouse. All the way, you can see locals Tibetans prostrating in the Kora path and beautiful Kadoe Lake when walk downhill. We may also visit Zutulpuk Monastery.
Dzutripuk-Darchen (Trek 7km, driving 5km)
Accommodations
Overnight at Tarchen Chongqing Hotel, comfortable class
Manasarovar Forest Park
On the day three of the kora. you will trek 7km to Zongto where you can take bus to Darchen. Along the Kora, you can see piles of Mani Stones. We will end the Trek around noon, rest in the lodging place. (Optional): Taking bath in Lake Manasarova and enjoy hot spring
Darchen-Saga (450km)
Accommodations
Overnight at Saga Musenlin Hotel, comfortable class
Saga County
Drive from Darchen to Saga via Lake Manasorova
Saga to Sakya to Nepal Border (350km)
Accommodations
Overnight in guesthouse at Rashuwaghadi town, dorm bed
Saga County
Today, you will go exit China in the afternoon after 5-6 hours driving from Saga to Chinese Kyirong border, also called Rashuwaghadi in Nepal, living in the border to wait for the Nepalese driver to pick you up in the next morning. From Saga to Kyirong border, you will find a whole new world quite different than the snow land, waterfall, flourish forest, deep gorges accompany you traveling all the way. The most amazing view is the snow-capped mountains standing behind the forest, which makes scenery take varied forms.
Nepal Border Rashuwaghadi to Kathmandu (8-9 hrs, 130km)
The road between the border to Kathmandu is small, it takes 8-9 hours driving to Kathmandu, you are free to stop anywhere on the road if it is safe to park and enjoy the mountain view. Tour ends in Kathmandu, the driver will send you to your reserved hotel.
What‘s Included
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast at hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse
Entrance fee of tourist sites, eco bus cost in Himalaya Everest base camp area and Mt. Kailash
Pick-up service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
All Accommodatin including Hotels based on twin-sharing, Guesthouses on dorm bed
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Drinking water provided during the trip
Small-group (2-12 persons)
platform service fee.
Lunch and Dinner
Tip to guide and drivers
Visa application service charge by travel agency in Nepal
Flight tickets/train tickets to and out of Lhasa
Transfer from Gyirong border to Kathmandu, $60/person
Pickup points
Lhasa Airport
Lhasa China
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13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful history, scenery, colors, sounds, smells, and kind people.
Footprints438986,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our nearly two week trip to Tibet in October-November 2025 was absolutely amazing! The scenery, the monasteries, the culture, the people — all were new and beautiful to us! Our guide James explained so many things about Tibetan Buddhism and culture, both past and present. Under his tutelage within a couple of days we could enter a temple and identify a good number of the deities inside. James’ extensive knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, learned both from growing up in Tibet and from several years of study under a Tibetan monk, coupled with his passion and excitement so evident as he told us of the deities, history and traditions, made the experience especially rich for us. His faith is a central part of his life. At every temple he sang, prayed and made offerings. Soon we were doing the same. At the Everest base camp, James arranged for a cake to be brought up the mountain to celebrate the birthday of one member of our group. He is also an expert artist and calligrapher and created a beautifully illustrated scroll he presented to our birthday boy. James and our driver were a wonderful pair who looked after us every step of the way; they anticipated our needs and kept us safe and happy. We look forward to returning to Tibet someday…and having James as our guide again.
Mystical, majestic and memorable experience in Tíbet
C5467EAvivianaa,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 13 days in Tibet were truly wonderful. We enjoyed both the vibrant atmosphere of Lhasa and the charm of the more remote villages. Experiencing the Everest Base Camp and the magic of Mount Kailash was absolutely unforgettable. Overall, the itinerary was well planned, and the hotels were comfortable, although some of the overland drives were quite long. Our guide, Lhakpa Tenzin, was exceptionally kind and always took the time to explain everything with great detail. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to discover the beauty and spirituality of Tibet.
Best experience ever!
69mirnak,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am very glad that I chose Tibet Vista Co. for my trip to Tibet. From the first contact they had very profesional attitude and comunication. Everything I wated to know they would answer in very short period of time, so my decision about such a large trip was much more easy and less complicated. I am a mountaineer and a mountain guide and from the beginning of communication with T.V. manager I saw that the itinerary of the trip and also acclimatization plan for the climb on more than 5600m above sea level was very knowledgeable and professionally made and organised. In addition, the guide, Mr Dorjee that I was lucky to get, is not only very expirienced and professional, but also is personally motivated and eager to provide clients with more than expected or what is in the program. His guiding style gave the entire group a sense of security but also a sense of freedom. It is also thank to him, that our international, intercontinental and multigenerational group stayed united from beginning to the end and also, very successful in program that is usually demanding and difficult for many. I had a lot of luck with the group, they are all wonderful and inspiring people. Also, our bus driver, Mr Sangye was the joy of the group, always in a good mood and very encouraging. I definitely recommend Tibet Vista agency and their guides. I will certainly come again and bring my friends. Thank you!
An unforgettable Journey through Tibet
clararL8153ND,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently returned from a 13-day trip through Tibet and it was one of the most incredible and special experiences of my life. The landscapes, culture and people of Tibet are incredible diverse and capturing . The destination is truly one of a kind. But what made this journey truly special was my guide, Tashi Phunsok. Tashi impressed me with his exceptional knowledge of the country, its traditions and everyday life. His friendly and kind personality made each day of the journey even better! Throughout the journey Tashi was always there to support me whenever I faced difficulties. His patience and constant readiness helped me to feel comfortable and safe at all times. I will always remember Tibet as the most breathtaking destination and for all the hospitality and friendly people I met along my journey. Thank you Tashi and Tibet Vista for making this journey one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences of my life!
Awesome experience with Tibet Vista and our guide Pasang Pasang
esthert522,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my husband joined a group of fellow Spanish people and we had Pasang as our local guide. We are so grateful and happy for his help, kindness,and professional guidance. He is a positive, energetic and knowledgeable guide and we will definitely ask to have him as our guide next time we come back to Tibet. We have learned so much thanks to this trip! We would like to express our gratitude to Tibet Vista and to Pasang.
Amazing but extreme
283sabinan,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip itself was truly amazing — the nature, culture, and food were all wonderful. However, the pace of the journey felt too intense for us. We understand that, given the geographical dispersion, long bus rides are unavoidable, but it left little time for rest and proper acclimatization. Our guide, Tseyang, was very open to accommodating additional stops requested by the group, and together with our Polish group leader, was extremely supportive in helping us get medical assistance when my husband fell ill. That said, I believe that the trek around Mount Kailash may not be the best choice for a first high-altitude experience. Despite preparing carefully and bringing medication, we found it too demanding and had to skip some activities in order to rest. Overall, though, we are left with an amazing impression of the trip and are very grateful for the experiences we had.
Amazing experience
66satorit,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this 13 days tour!! Our guide was knowledgeable about Tibetan culture and history, he shared lots of interesting facts with us. He always paid attention to the members and answered our questions with his humor and we never got bored. Amazing views of great nature in Tibet such as Mount Everest, beautiful lakes and Holy Mount Kailash welcomed us. Everyday was full of wonderful experiences:) I would definitely recommend this tour agency for everyone!!
Rewarding
U651CC,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour itself was overall wonderful. I could visit all I have been longing for all at once throughout this trip. What made our trip smooth and fun was our guide. Ga Rong, our guide, made every bit of our trip great. He is knowledgeable, supportive, and entertaining.
Best Guide kunchok
701nitur,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience thanks to our amazing guide kunchok. He was incredibly polite, kind, and always made sure everyone in the group was comfortable. He went above and beyond to help with translations and was always just a call away whenever anyone needed anything. He made the entire trip ( Lhasa to Kathmandu) feel safe, smooth, and enjoyable. I would absolutely love to have him as my guide again if I ever travel to Mt Kailash in the future. Truly a pleasure to have him with us!
Kuncho – The Best Guide We Could Have Asked For
648kaivand,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kuncho was our tour guide for a journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu, and he made the experience truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, he treated us like family — always attentive, caring, and ensuring that every member of the group felt comfortable and supported. His knowledge of Tibetan history and culture was outstanding, and he patiently translated, explained, and answered all our questions, giving us a much deeper appreciation of each place we visited. He supported everyone during the Kora and everyone in our group was able to complete their Kora due to Kuncho's support. It was a bittersweet moment when we had to part ways in Kathmandu, as his presence was deeply missed. This was my second tour with Tibet Vista, and I can confidently say that both the company and guides like Kuncho are exceptional. I look forward to returning next year and am genuinely excited to travel with Kuncho again. I wholeheartedly recommend Tibet Vista and Kuncho to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and truly caring guide who will make your trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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