Day 1 - Arrival in Lhasa [3680m] 
You will be greeted by our local guide and driver, transferred to your hotel to relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2 -In the morning visit the Potala Palace, the greatest monumental structure in all of Tibet. The potala has 13 stories high and holds countless treasures and many rooms.Built in 637AD, the potala has been home to the HH Dalai Lama lineage for more than a thousand years. Afterward visit Jokhang temple, the holiest temple in all of Tibet. From the rooftop you will see pilgrims from all over Tibet prostrating in front of to the Jowo Buddha statue inside temple. Afterward walk through the Barkor which is the most popular market and sacred walk for all Tibetan. Stay in Lhasa.

Day 3 - visit Deprung, one of the three most famous monastery in Lhasa.Once home to as many as 10,000 monks.Afterward Sera monastery,where you can watch monks debate in the courtyard.Visiting Drepung and Sera monastery elaborate your understanding about the Tibetan Buddism and its practices.

Day 4 - Lhasa-Gyaltse-Shigatse [4000m], 380km approx 8hrs.
Beginning your adventure out of Lhasa. Along the way cross over the Kamba la pass [4794m] and the Karo la pass [5039m], which boast spectacular views. After Kamba la, arrive at Yamdrok lake, a holy turquoise-coloured lake with stunning scenery,and blooming Nyenchen Kangsar glacier above [7191m] under the sunny plateau climate. Shall try to visit the Pelkor Chode with Kumbum stupa, which built in 15th century and a beautiful local king's Castle"Dzong",continue drive through Nyenchu river valley and will be in Shigatse.Overnight in Shigatse.

Day 5 - Shigatse-Sakya town [4300m], 160km approx 3hrs.
In the morning, visit Shigatse Tashi Lhupo monastery,was founded by the 1st Dalai Lama "Gedundrupa" in 15th century. Gedundrupa was one of the main disciples of master Tsong Khapa and this monastery is the biggest Gelukpa learning centre in the Tsang region.After the second Dalai Lama, Tashi Lhupo became the main monastery of the successive of the Penchen Lama.Also here is one of the largest bronze statue of Future Buddha"Martriya".Continue drive through Tso la pass [4500m] and will be Sakya town, overnight in Sakya.

Day 6 - Sakya-Saga [4650m], 340km approx 6,5 hrs.
In the morning visit Sakya monastery. Sakya monastery was founded in 11th century by Kon Kunche Gyalpo and Dolgon Choegyal phepa expanded present form of Sakya monastery in 13th century with supported  by Mongol king so we called Sakya monastery was Mongol architecture as well as think wall about 3.5 m think. There are 84 thousand scripture books which wrote on Palm leaves. After that, drive through high mountain passes with massive view of snow mountains and Rocky Mountain. Overnight in guesthouse at Saga town.

Day 7 - Saga-Zhongba-Paryang-lake Manasarovar [4600m], 560km approx 8,30hrs.
Drive through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. A wide alley along  Scenic Yarlung Tsangpo river and you could see Himalaya and sand dunes. Late afternoon you will see first sight of Holy Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Overnight in guesthouse near the lake.

Day 8 - Manasarovor-Darchen [4610m], 260km approx 5hrs. In the morning, will make the sun rise picture of Lake and drive to Darchen and prepare for the trek around Mt Kaliash Kora.

Day 9 - Darchen-Dirapuk [5000m] 21 km, approx 7.6hrs.
Start 1st day to trek Kailash at 8 am.Overnight in Dirapuk at north face of MT.Kailash.Day 10-At 5.30am start,2nd days trek to MT.Kailash.Dirapuk-Dolma la pass[5672m]-Zultulpuk[4630m]18 km approx 6hrs.

Day 11 - At 8am start, 3rd trek to MT.Kailash. Zultulpuk-Darchen 13km 3.30hrs. Continue drive to Tirthapuri monastery [4600m] 85km about 1/5 hrs. Overnight in guesthouse

Day 12 - Tirthapuri-Tholing monastery-Guge kingdom [3600m]200km approx 5hrs.
Drive up to a high pass.Can see a massive view of Himalaya and scenery of Tsaparang region.Afterward visit Tholing monastery which was built by great Tibetan translator Rinchen Sangpo in beginning of 10th century and there are wonderful mural painting in the monastery and many stupas around.continue drive 18km to ancient Guge kingdom.Will make the sun set pictures.Overnight in Tsarang Family guesthouse.

Day 13 - Guge-Ali prefecture-Gegye [4320m]390km approx 7/8hrs.
In the morning, will make the sun rise picture of Guge kingdom and Tsarang valley.Guge ancient kingdom was dated back to 10th century and there are four main temples to see,wall painting and statues display of the earliest example of Tantric Buddhist art.Continues drive through Ali to Gegye town and on way make stop to take pictures of landscape.over night in Gegye local guest house.  

Day 14 - Gegye-Gertse (4470m), 368km approx 7/8hrs.
Between Gegye to Gertse is desert of part Tibet, having beautiful landscape as well as there are many wild animals.Make stop to take pictures more.Over night in Gertse local hotel or guest house.

Day 15 - Gertse-Tsochen (4500m), 260km approx 6/7hrs.
Between Gertse to Tsochen is flocks of Tibetan gazelles and wild life and Beautiful lakes on the way.So make stop to take pictures .Over night in Tsochen Local guest house or local hotel.

Day 16 - Tsochen -Nima county (4700m), 490km approx 8/9hrs.
You will see many lakes on the way as well as wild lives.Over night in Nima county local guest house or local hotel.

Day 17 - Nima county-Namtso lake (4650m) 520km approx 8hrs.
Go through some passes and take look beautiful lakes and Snow mountains.Evening Special see heavy Namtso lake and view of Nyenchen Thang la Snow mountain at south east of lake Namtso.you will don't miss to take  the sun set picture of Lake as it's the most beautiful pictures of lake. Over night in Namtso lake guest house.

Day 18 - Namtso-Lhasa (3658m), 250km approx 4hrs.
Will take morning the sun rise pictures of Namtso lake and pass Lagen la (5191m)back to Lhasa.Make stop to take pictures of east face of Nyenchen tang la peak (7111m) and forward to Lhasa.Over night in Hotel.

Day 19 - Depart from Lhasa.

Say good bye to your local guide, driver and Tibet.

Tour cost includes:

  • All necessary travel permits in Tibet
  • Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the program.
  • Private transportation in Tibet: 4WD land cruiser, van or bus depending on the group size and trip route.
  • Private guide: English speaking local Tibetan guide.
  • Lodging: Available from 5 star to budget guesthouse.
  • Pick-up and send-off services at the beginning and end of the tour.
  • Lodging and meals for guide and driver.
  • First aid kit.
  • Travel Liability Insurance.

Tour cost excludes:

  • Travel insurance to cover trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended).
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • International and domestic flight/train. Note: we accept flight and train tickets bookings in advance. Please check the updated cost and ticket availability with your travel consultant.                                              
  • Tip for guide and driver.                                                                             -
  • Food: depending on your preferences, food is approximately 60-120¥ for per person per day.