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Enquire about this itineraryRailway, Everest & Himalaya · 12 days
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-015
Enter by train, then travel via Lhasa and Tsang to the designated Everest visitor area.
Important before booking
Fit this model to the actual train and Tibet approvals. Timetable changes may change the day count; lower berths and all window highlights are not guaranteed. Adjust for altitude symptoms; any Everest section needs confirmed opening and route approval.
Highlights
Enter by rail from Xining, rest on arrival and discuss four-star-class city stays; confirm remote facilities and berths separately.
Discuss your preferred 2027 dates; no fixed departure or availability is claimed.
Daily itinerary
This local-start sample is not a confirmed departure. Health, permits, weather and roads take priority; daily driving and properties will be confirmed in the quote.
| Day | Route & visits | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Xining, transfer and rest; check documents and the next day’s train. | Xining |
| 2 | Transfer for the actual ticketed train. Soft sleeper is the first preference, subject to issue; rest and follow onboard instructions. | On the train |
| 3 | Enjoy available window views before Lhasa arrival, pickup and hotel rest; no strenuous programme is planned. | Lhasa |
| 4 | Visit the Potala and Jokhang/Barkhor around reservations, reducing visits or adding rest according to health. | Lhasa |
| 5 | Visit Drepung and Sera according to opening and religious activities; debate is not guaranteed daily. Leave time to rest in town. | Lhasa |
| 6 | Drive via Yamdrok, Karola and the Gyantse corridor towards Shigatse, selecting stops for road time rather than forcing every monastery. | Shigatse |
| 7 | Visit Tashilhunpo, adding Sakya only if time and access allow, before Tingri; reduce stops when needed. | Tingri |
| 8 | Travel via Gawula viewpoints to Rongbuk and the legally designated Everest visitor area, using required local transport and returning to Tingri after a limited high-altitude stay. | Tingri |
| 9 | Keep a gentle landscape and weather-buffer day around Tingri; clear mountain views are not guaranteed and health takes priority. | Tingri |
| 10 | Return to Shigatse, allowing breaks for roads and health as the remote plateau section ends. | Shigatse |
| 11 | Return to Lhasa and check in, allowing a final road buffer rather than a tight flight connection. | Lhasa |
| 12 | Transfer to Lhasa airport or station for the agreed departure; confirm early-breakfast arrangements. | Not included |
Existing indicative budget
Per person in the existing six-traveller, twin-share planning model; not a confirmed selling price or guaranteed group minimum. The model envisages Xining–Lhasa rail and listed land transport, guide, stays and meals. Issue a written quote after train, rooms, season, permits and admissions are checked; international flights and single supplements are separate.
Stays, meals & price
Discuss four-star-class city stays; remote towns use locally available accommodation and may lack lifts or continuous hot water. Confirm properties, rooms, heating, bathrooms and eligibility in writing; official star ratings or international brands are not assumed.
Breakfast depends on the accommodation package; discuss local/Chinese lunches and dinners or simple road meals and list them daily in the quote. Explain vegetarian, halal and allergy needs early; complete exclusion of cross-contact is not guaranteed.
Request a date- and party-specific quote, optionally in CNY with indicative USD. Itemise local transport, guide, stays, admissions, meals and transfers; check flights, visas, insurance, personal costs and delays separately. No fixed fare or available seats are claimed.
Request this itinerary →Documents & altitude preparation
Requirements differ by nationality and document, including mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign travellers. Verify Chinese entry, Tibet and border-route approvals before committing. Report illness promptly, avoid further ascent while unwell and obtain medical assistance for severe or persistent symptoms.
Read the travel preparation guide →CDC · Travel to High Altitudes
Estimate by party size and stays
Sights along the journey
All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.