Kailash Mansarovar

ravel by road across the Tibetan plateau, passing sacred lakes, high mountain passes, and remote settlements. Drive to Shigatse (approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) via Yamdrok Tso Lake, with time permitting to visit Tashilungpo Monastery. Continue by road to Saga (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), where you meet the kitchen team and begin enjoying freshly prepared Indian meals. Proceed onward to Chiu Gompa / Lake Mansarovar (approx. 510 km / 9–10 hours), reaching one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the region, with time for quiet reflection and rituals by the lake. The following morning is reserved for a holy bath and puja at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen (approx. 40 km / 1 hour), the base village for Mount Kailash.

Travel by road across the Tibetan plateau, passing sacred lakes, high mountain passes, and remote settlements. Drive to Shigatse (approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) via Yamdrok Tso Lake, with time permitting to visit Tashilungpo Monastery. Continue by road to Saga (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), where you meet the kitchen team and begin enjoying freshly prepared Indian meals. Proceed onward to Chiu Gompa / Lake Mansarovar (approx. 510 km / 9–10 hours), reaching one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the region, with time for quiet reflection and rituals by the lake. The following morning is reserved for a holy bath and puja at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen (approx. 40 km / 1 hour), the base village for Mount Kailash.

Travel by road across the Tibetan plateau, passing sacred lakes, high mountain passes, and remote settlements. Drive to Shigatse (approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) via Yamdrok Tso Lake, with time permitting to visit Tashilungpo Monastery. Continue by road to Saga (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), where you meet the kitchen team and begin enjoying freshly prepared Indian meals. Proceed onward to Chiu Gompa / Lake Mansarovar (approx. 510 km / 9–10 hours), reaching one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the region, with time for quiet reflection and rituals by the lake. The following morning is reserved for a holy bath and puja at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen (approx. 40 km / 1 hour), the base village for Mount Kailash.

Travel by road across the Tibetan plateau, passing sacred lakes, high mountain passes, and remote settlements. Drive to Shigatse (approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) via Yamdrok Tso Lake, with time permitting to visit Tashilungpo Monastery. Continue by road to Saga (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), where you meet the kitchen team and begin enjoying freshly prepared Indian meals. Proceed onward to Chiu Gompa / Lake Mansarovar (approx. 510 km / 9–10 hours), reaching one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the region, with time for quiet reflection and rituals by the lake. The following morning is reserved for a holy bath and puja at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen (approx. 40 km / 1 hour), the base village for Mount Kailash.

Travel by road across the Tibetan plateau, passing sacred lakes, high mountain passes, and remote settlements. Drive to Shigatse (approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) via Yamdrok Tso Lake, with time permitting to visit Tashilungpo Monastery. Continue by road to Saga (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), where you meet the kitchen team and begin enjoying freshly prepared Indian meals. Proceed onward to Chiu Gompa / Lake Mansarovar (approx. 510 km / 9–10 hours), reaching one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the region, with time for quiet reflection and rituals by the lake. The following morning is reserved for a holy bath and puja at Lake Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen (approx. 40 km / 1 hour), the base village for Mount Kailash.

Fly from the USA to mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou) and stay overnight at a hotel of your own arrangement. The original Tibet Travel Permit will be sent to you at your hotel in mainland China. Accommodation in mainland China can be arranged by us upon request. On the following day, take a morning flight to Lhasa (3,650 m). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel (approx. 70 km / 1 hour). The remainder of the day is kept free for rest and acclimatisation. Spend the next two days exploring Lhasa, including guided sightseeing visits to Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, and Barkhor Square, followed by visits to Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

Fly from the USA to mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou) and stay overnight at a hotel of your own arrangement. The original Tibet Travel Permit will be sent to you at your hotel in mainland China. Accommodation in mainland China can be arranged by us upon request. On the following day, take a morning flight to Lhasa (3,650 m). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel (approx. 70 km / 1 hour). The remainder of the day is kept free for rest and acclimatisation. Spend the next two days exploring Lhasa, including guided sightseeing visits to Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, and Barkhor Square, followed by visits to Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

Fly from the USA to mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou) and stay overnight at a hotel of your own arrangement. The original Tibet Travel Permit will be sent to you at your hotel in mainland China. Accommodation in mainland China can be arranged by us upon request. On the following day, take a morning flight to Lhasa (3,650 m). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel (approx. 70 km / 1 hour). The remainder of the day is kept free for rest and acclimatisation. Spend the next two days exploring Lhasa, including guided sightseeing visits to Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, and Barkhor Square, followed by visits to Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery.