15 Days Lhasa EBC Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Lhasa Loop Small Group Tour
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - EBC - Mount Kailash - Mansarovar Lake - Sakya Monastery - Tashilunpo Monastery - Lhasa
Tour Feature
Explore Lhasa to Ngari Culture
Small Group Tour
$2058
Lhasa
Lhasa
4-12 pax
TKC-SG-04
Overview
15 days western Tibet Lhasa to Ngari group tour is one of the popular Tibet pilgrimage tours. You can go to the sacred Mt. Kailash Kora and see the holy Lake Mansarovar on full moon dates, which brings you ultimate experience. Because there will be three days trek and about 50km, you need a healthy body to join this group.
After arriving at Lhasa, you will have first three days acclimatizing visit in Lhasa allows you to see the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and other famous places at the City of Sun. We will cross Shigatse via historical Gyantse to EBC. The first part of the adventure overlaps the classic travel route of the Lhasa to EBC tour and will leave you in awe with amazing Himalayan mountain ranges. Then we continue to head westward to Darchen via Saga and holy Lake Mansaovar for the long-awaited Mt. Kailash Kora. Our Tibetan guide will accompany you to experience the ultimate hoy trek around the sacred Mt. Kailash. Afterwards, you will travel back to Darchen. On the way from Darchen to Zhongba, you will have another opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Lake Mansarovar. Then travel through Lhatse and Shigatse back to Lhasa. On the road, you will not miss Sakya Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery with amazing murals and a huge collection of scriptures and statues.
To sum up, if you are pilgrim or prefer trekking, this tour is worthwhile.
1) Do a 3-day Sacred Mount Kailash Kora pilgrimage
2) Face the challenging visit to EBC, enjoy the sunset and sunrise over Mt. Everest
3) Visit the historic Potala Palace, traditional home of the Dalai Lama
Daily Itinerary
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Tour Date
| Hotel Class / Travel Time | Mar. 1 to May. 31 Oct. 11 to Oct. 31 |
Jun. 1 to Jul. 9 Aug. 21 to Sept. 19 |
Jul. 10 to Aug. 20 Sept. 20 to Oct. 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic 3-Star Hotels | $2058 | $2228 | $2298 |
| Comfortable 4-Star Hotels | $2188 | $2300 | $2388 |
| Full moon in 2026 | May 1, May 31, Oct.26 | June 29, Aug.28 | July 29, Sept.26 |
| Saga Dawa Festival in 2026 | May 30 | / | / |
Notice: All prices are in US Dollar / Person.
Discount Policy
Option A: Book Now and Pay $300 deposit within 5 days after sending your inquiry to us
Discount: USD100 per person
Option B: 3 Persons or more to join the same group
Discount: USD50 per person
Option C: Tour in Apr-Oct and book 3 months in advance
Discount: 3% off per person
Option D: Tour in Apr-Oct and book 6 months in advance
Discount: 5% off per person
Notice: the above discount policies can only be enjoyed either one of them, not A, B, C, D together.
Cost Details
Inclusion
1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens' Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.).
2. Accommodation: 11 nights in twin sharing room in 3★/4★; 1 night in EBC Tent Guestroom (Multi-bed sharing); 1 night in Dirapuk Monastery Guestroom (Multi-bed sharing); 1 night in Zutulpuk Monastery Guestroom (Multi-bed sharing).
3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide.
5. Vehicle: 7-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver.
6. Meal: 8 breakfasts in the hotel; 4 breakfasts and a Welcome Dinner in the local restaurant.
7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance.
8. Drinking water provided during the trip.
9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use.
10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver.
11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
12. Free Airport to hotel shuttle pickup schedule: 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm;
Free Hotel to Airport shuttle pickup schedule: 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm;
Free transfer between Train Station and hotel.
Exclusion
1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.
Travel Tips
Things to Know Before You Book
1. You may experience altitude sickness (such as headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite, etc.) while traveling to Kailash. Therefore, it is essential to conduct altitude acclimatization training in advance and prepare necessary medications, daily necessities to combat altitude sickness.
2. Traveling to Kailash typically takes 10 to 15 days. The exact number of days varies depending on the itinerary. The entire journey involves departing from Lhasa or Kathmandu, passing through a series of high-altitude areas, and finally arriving at Mount Kailash. You can choose the itinerary according to your own needs.
3. Due to the high risks of traveling to Mount Kailash, it's crucial to get comprehensive travel insurance, including coverage for altitude sickness and emergency evacuation. This protects against health issues and unexpected events like trip delays or accidents.
Things to Know After You Book
1. Once you've booked your Kailash tour, always remember that teamwork is crucial, especially during the trek. Mutual support and communication among group members will help you overcome challenges. The guide not only provides commentary but also assists with managing the risks associated with high altitude. Following the guide's instructions will ensure a safe and successful trip.
2. After booking your Kailash trip for a specific month, check the weather forecast for Mount Kailash for that month to ensure you bring appropriate items and equipment for the weather and temperature. If you're unsure where to find the latest weather information for Mount Kailash, you can check our homepage or contact our customer service directly.
3. After booking your Mount Kailash trip, you'll need to plan your route from your departure point to Lhasa or Kathmandu. For example, you could fly to the Chinese Mainland (Chengdu, Xining, Beijing, etc.) and then take the Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa. Given the large number of people planning to visit Mount Kailash in 2026, we recommend confirming your travel arrangements with our customer service in advance.
4. If unforeseen circumstances affect the rest of the trip, you will need to follow the tour guide's instructions.
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