Tours · Tibet
15-Day Mount Kailash & Guge Kingdom Private Tour
The ultimate far-west Tibet expedition: sacred Mount Kailash 3-day kora, ancient Guge Kingdom ruins and holy Lake Manasarovar.
Tour Highlights
- ✓ 3-day Kailash kora trek (52km)
- ✓ Lake Manasarovar sunrise
- ✓ Guge Kingdom ruins & murals
- ✓ Zanda earth forest landscapes
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Meals: D · Hotel: 4-star hotelPick-up and acclimatization.
Day 2: Lhasa Touring
Meals: B · Hotel: 4-star hotelPotala, Jokhang and Barkhor.
Potala PalaceDay 3: Lhasa - Yamdrok - Shigatse
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableOver Kamba La to Yamdrok, on to Shigatse via Gyantse.
Yamdrok LakeDay 4: Shigatse - Saga
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableLong drive west along the Brahmaputra to Saga.
Day 5: Saga - Lake Manasarovar
Meals: B · Hotel: Guesthouse/campFirst sight of Mount Kailash across holy Manasarovar; camp by the lake.
Day 6: Manasarovar - Darchen
Meals: B · Hotel: GuesthouseMorning lake rituals; short drive to Darchen, trek preparation.
Day 7: Kora Day 1: Darchen - Dirapuk
Meals: B · Hotel: Camp18km trek, first views of Kailash west face.
Day 8: Kora Day 2: Dirapuk - Zutulpuk
Meals: B · Hotel: Camp22km trek crossing Drolma La pass (5,630m).
Day 9: Kora Day 3: Zutulpuk - Darchen
Meals: B · Hotel: Guesthouse14km easy walk finishing the 52km kora.
Day 10: Darchen - Zanda
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableCross into the Zanda earth forest on the way to Guge.
Day 11: Guge Kingdom Ruins
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableExplore the cliff palace, murals and tunnels of the 10th-century kingdom.
Day 12: Zanda - Saga
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableDrive back east to Saga.
Day 13: Saga - Shigatse
Meals: B · Hotel: Best availableReturn to Shigatse; Tashilhunpo Monastery if time allows.
Day 14: Shigatse - Lhasa
Meals: B · Hotel: 4-star hotelScenic drive back to Lhasa; farewell dinner.
Day 15: Departure
Meals: BTransfer to airport. Trip ends.
Hotel Options
Standard
Best available guesthouses en route, 4-star in Lhasa
Single supplement: $350
Comfort
Best available upgraded rooms, 4-star in Lhasa
Single supplement: $500
Departures & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Standard | Comfort | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-08 | 2027-05-22 | $3699 | $4099 | 4 seats left |
| 2027-06-05 | 2027-06-19 | $3699 | $4099 | 5 seats left |
| 2027-09-06 | 2027-09-20 | $3799 | $4199 | 6 seats left |
What's Included
- ✓ All permits incl. military permit
- ✓ 4-star in Lhasa, best available en route
- ✓ Support truck + yak for kora
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ Camping gear for kora
What's Not Included
- ✗ China visa
- ✗ Flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Tips
More Popular Routes
⚠️ Kora day 2 crosses Drolma La at 5,630m. Requires good fitness. Best May-Jun / Sep-Oct.