Tibet Fly-In Fly-Out Mount Kailash & Everest Base Camp Tour – 15 Days

Arrive in Lhasa, the cultural and spiritual heart of Tibet. Your local guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing and allowing your body to adjust to the altitude. Avoid strenuous activities, drink plenty of fluids, and follow your guide's recommendations.

Begin your cultural exploration with a visit to the magnificent Potala Palace, a landmark of Tibetan history and architecture.

Continue to Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Later, walk through Barkhor Market, where traditional shops, religious objects, handicrafts, and the daily activities of Tibetan pilgrims offer a glimpse into local life.

Visit Drepung Monastery, historically one of the largest monastic institutions in Tibet, and discover its religious heritage and traditional architecture.

Continue to Sera Monastery, known for its Buddhist philosophical studies and traditional monk debates, which you may observe if scheduled and available.

Return to your hotel and prepare for the overland journey across the Tibetan Plateau.

Leave Lhasa and travel toward Shigatse through the impressive landscapes of central Tibet. Along the route, admire the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake and the striking scenery around Karo La Glacier.

Continue to Gyantse, where you can explore Palchoe Monastery and the renowned Kumbum Stupa, subject to the day's schedule and opening conditions.

Proceed to Shigatse, Tibet's second-largest city, and settle into your hotel.

Continue west through the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet, crossing mountain passes and broad valleys toward the Everest region.

Visit Rongbuk Monastery, celebrated for its remarkable setting near the north face of Mount Everest. Continue to the designated north-side Everest Base Camp viewing area, where you can appreciate the immense scale of Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Enjoy time for photographs and mountain views, weather and access permitting.

Depart the Everest region and travel across the expansive Tibetan Plateau toward Saga.

The journey reveals remote grasslands, rugged mountain ranges, nomadic settlements, and wide-open landscapes. Take in the scenery during designated stops along the route, and allow time for rest during this long overland journey.

Upon arrival in Saga, check into your accommodation and relax.

Continue westward toward the sacred Lake Manasarovar, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the Himalayan region.

As you approach the lake, the landscape opens into sweeping plains and mountain views. Spend time appreciating the peaceful surroundings and the lake's spiritual significance for Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Bon traditions.

The evening offers an opportunity to rest and prepare for the next day's visit around the lake.

Explore the surroundings of Lake Manasarovar and visit Chiu Gompa, a monastery perched on a rocky hill overlooking the lake.

Enjoy the panoramic views, peaceful atmosphere, and opportunity for personal prayer or reflection. After the visit, continue to Darchen, the traditional starting point for the Mount Kailash Kora.

On arrival, prepare your walking equipment and listen to the guide's briefing about the upcoming three-day pilgrimage.

Begin the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash. Travel to the designated starting point near Yamadwar and begin walking along the pilgrimage trail.

The route passes through dramatic valleys and rocky terrain, with opportunities to admire Mount Kailash when the weather is clear. Walk at a steady pace, take regular breaks, and follow your guide's instructions.

Reach the Dirapuk area, known for its remarkable views of the north face of Mount Kailash.

This is the most challenging day of the pilgrimage. Start early and ascend toward Drolma La Pass at approximately 5,630 meters, the highest point of the Kailash Kora.

The route includes steep, rocky sections and demanding high-altitude walking. Pause at the pass to appreciate the mountain scenery and prayer flags before beginning the descent.

Continue past the Thuje Lake area and descend toward Zutulpuk, where you will spend the night in basic accommodation.

Complete the final section of the Kailash Kora, following the trail through valleys and rugged landscapes back toward Darchen.

After finishing the approximately 53-kilometer pilgrimage circuit, reunite with your vehicle and return to Darchen. Take time to rest and reflect on the spiritual and physical experience of completing the sacred journey around Mount Kailash.

Leave Darchen and begin the return journey across western Tibet toward Saga.

Enjoy views of the plateau, distant mountains, and remote settlements along the way. The drive offers time to relax after the physically demanding Kora.

Arrive in Saga and check into your accommodation for the night.

Travel back across the Tibetan Plateau toward Shigatse, enjoying the region's vast landscapes and mountain scenery.

Depending on the confirmed schedule and arrival time, visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. Discover its religious significance, impressive architecture, and important place in Tibetan Buddhist history.

After breakfast, travel back to Lhasa through the scenic landscapes of central Tibet.

Enjoy the final views of the Tibetan Plateau, villages, and mountain valleys. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing or shopping for souvenirs.

Your 15-day Tibet journey concludes after breakfast. Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for your onward flight to Kathmandu or another destination, according to your confirmed travel arrangements.

Depart with lasting memories of Tibet's cultural heritage, Mount Everest, sacred Lake Manasarovar, and the remarkable Mount Kailash Kora.