The Lhasa–Shigatse–Saga–Kailash Tour is a 12-day journey across Tibet, combining rich cultural exploration with spiritual adventure. Beginning in Lhasa, travelers explore monasteries and landmarks before heading west through Shigatse, Saga, Lake Manasarovar, and the sacred Mt. Kailash for the revered Kora (circumambulation). Highlights include Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Lake Manasarovar, and crossing Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) during the Kailash Kora. This tour blends history, faith, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Tibet, called the “Roof of the World,” lies north of the Himalayas. Covering 1.2 million km², it has an average elevation of 4,500 m with rivers like Yangtze, Mekong, and Brahmaputra originating here.
Tibet is an autonomous region of China with Lhasa as its capital, famous for the Potala Palace and its deep cultural and religious identity shaped by Tibetan Buddhism.
Home to 3.5 million people, mostly Tibetans. Rich in festivals, monasteries, traditional arts, and local language, culture, and religious practices.
Predominantly Tibetan Buddhism. Spiritual life shaped by monasteries, rituals, and the Dalai Lama’s historical presence in Lhasa.
Based on agriculture, yak herding, and tourism. Visitors explore monasteries, trekking routes, and stunning natural landscapes.
High-altitude continental climate: cold winters, mild summers, intense sunlight, low oxygen, and large day-night temperature variations.
Tibet is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual significance.
| Trip Duration | 24 Days |
| Trek Difficulty | Strenuous (High Altitude) |
| Max Altitude | Namun La (5,560 m), Kang La (5,306 m), Mesokanto La (5,330 m) |
| Accommodation | Hotels in cities, Tea houses & camping in trek |
| Best Season | Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov) |
| Starting Point | Kathmandu → Pokhara → Sikles |
| Ending Point | Jomsom → Pokhara → Kathmandu |
| Group Size | 2–12 People (Private & Group Available) |
| Day | Route / Highlights | Altitude | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival in Lhasa (from Chengdu) – Rest & acclimatization | 3,650 m | — |
| 02 | Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square, Sera Monastery | 3,650 m | Full day |
| 03 | Lhasa → Shigatse via Gyantse; visit Tashilhunpo Monastery | 3,950 m | 7–8 hrs |
| 04 | Shigatse → Saga (long scenic drive) | 4,400 m | 8 hrs |
| 05 | Saga → Lake Manasarovar; first view of Mt. Kailash | 4,500 m | 8 hrs |
| 06 | Manasarovar exploration, hot springs & meditation → Darchen | 4,650 m | — |
| 07 | Darchen → Derapuk (start Kailash Kora) | 4,810 m | 5 hrs |
| 08 | Derapuk → Zutulphuk via Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) | 4,720 m | 9 hrs |
| 09 | Zutulphuk → Darchen; complete Kora → Saga | 4,400 m | 7–8 hrs |
| 10 | Saga → Shigatse | 3,950 m | 7–8 hrs |
| 11 | Shigatse → Lhasa | 3,650 m | 7 hrs |
| 12 | Departure from Lhasa (flight onward) | — | — |
This is a high-altitude cultural and spiritual journey. The Kailash Kora involves trekking for 3 days at altitudes above 4,800 m, with Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) being the toughest. Suitable for healthy, moderately fit travelers with prior trekking/high-altitude experience.
Tour Cost (15–20 Pax): US$1,690 per person
Note: Tibet Group Visa requires a minimum of 5 travelers, a biometric submission in Kathmandu, and approximately. 5 working days processing.
Join Great Vision Treks & Expedition for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.
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