17-Day Mt Kailash & Guge Kingdom Tour from Lhasa

Begin your adventure in Lhasa, Tibet’s sacred capital, where three days of cultural immersion await. Marvel at the iconic Potala Palace, witness the spirited monk debates at Sera Monastery, and soak in the spiritual atmosphere of the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Heading west, the journey unfolds through the turquoise shores of Yamdrok Lake, the dramatic Karola Glacier, and the second city of Tibet, Shigatse, before a night under the stars at Everest Base Camp — one of the most breathtaking experiences on the planet.

The road then carries you deep into the remote wilderness of western Tibet, where few travelers ever venture. Here, the ancient clifftop palaces of the Guge Kingdom — a civilization that ruled for 700 years before mysteriously vanishing — rise from the desert landscape. Then comes the spiritual centrepiece of the entire journey: the three-day Kailash Kora, a sacred circuit around the world’s most revered mountain at over 5,000 meters, crossing the Drolma La Pass at 5,630m alongside pilgrims from across Asia.

The adventure concludes with a visit to the serene Lake Manasarovar, holy to four of the world’s great religions, before the long and scenic drive back to Lhasa through Kyirong and the high Tibetan Plateau. This is Tibet in its fullest expression — spiritual, wild, and utterly unforgettable. All Tibet Travel Permits and Kailash area permits are fully included.