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Everest, Kailash viewpoints and Manasarovar · 10 days
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-059
A Snowland Travel planning route, with daily transport, visits and overnight stops confirmed around access, reservations and your pace. Regional photographs do not guarantee weather, events or access to a particular facility.
10 days / 9 nights2027 · dates on request
Journey overview
Lhasa → Yamdrok → Shigatse → Everest Base Camp → Saga → Kailash area → Manasarovar → Lhasa
Planning season: May–October. Autumn colour varies with weather and elevation. Winter and snow conditions require an individual feasibility review.
Conditional planning route through frontier or remote areas. Confirm the entire road, visitor reception and overnight bases before booking. Replace unapproved sections or extend the itinerary where needed.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest
Meet your transfer from the confirmed flight or train and check in. Review the coming days with the team. Keep the day free of demanding visits; a short walk near the hotel is optional if you feel comfortable.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Lhasa.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 2
Potala Palace, park and Barkhor
Visit the Potala Palace at the reserved time, exploring its history and architecture. Rest around the park below and view the palace exterior. Walk through Barkhor in the afternoon to understand the old town and its living traditions. Follow on-site visit arrangements.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Lhasa.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 3
Lhasa, Yamdrok, Gyantse and Shigatse
Leave early for permitted Yamdrok viewpoints, then continue via Gyantse to Shigatse with breaks. A Pelkor Chode visit depends on arrival time and opening conditions. This is a long driving day, so arrival and rest take priority.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Shigatse.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 4
Shigatse to Tingri and the Everest area
Travel via Lhatse and Tingri toward Everest, allowing time for document checks and breaks. Stop at authorized viewpoints when weather permits. Confirm the accessible visitor area, shuttle arrangements and overnight location in advance; mountaineering camp access is not promised.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Everest area or Tingri, subject to confirmed lodging.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 5
Everest region to Saga
After morning views from a confirmed Everest-area viewpoint, continue towards Saga. Stops for Peiku Tso or Shishapangma depend on the approved road and weather. Keep regular breaks and do not rush a long transfer for a photograph.
Overnight plan
Local accommodation in Saga
Meals
Meals confirmed by day in the written quote
DAY 6
Saga, Manasarovar and Darchen
Travel west and visit the open shores of Manasarovar, then settle in Darchen. Review walking arrangements, luggage storage and support needs. Lake immersion and unauthorized ceremonies are not included.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Darchen.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 7
Manasarovar and Kailash viewpoints
Use confirmed open lake shores and mountain viewpoints for a vehicle-based day around Manasarovar and Kailash. Allow quiet time to appreciate the setting while respecting prayer places and pilgrims. A full kora or high-pass trek is not included. Mountain visibility depends on the weather.
Overnight plan
Local accommodation around Darchen
Meals
Meals confirmed by day in the written quote
DAY 8
Darchen to Saga
Return east to Saga with regular breaks, allowing for fatigue following the kora.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Saga.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 9
Saga to Shigatse
Drive back to Shigatse with meal and rest stops. Keep the evening for rest after the long journey.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Shigatse.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
DAY 10
Tashilhunpo and return to Lhasa
Visit Tashilhunpo to explore Tsang’s monastic culture and architecture. Drive back to Lhasa with lunch and rest stops. Settle into the hotel with time to rest or prepare for the next stage.
Overnight plan
Overnight: Lhasa.
Meals
Itemized by day in the written quote
Journey photographs
Photographs illustrate the regions. Dates and seasons differ, and views or access are not guaranteed.
Budget and arrangements
Planning estimate CNY 16,600 / person
Planning budget for 6 paying travellers sharing twin rooms. Available locally rated four-star/comparable city hotels and basic local lodging in remote areas. Flights, trains, single supplements and unlisted meals/admissions require separate confirmation. A listing does not confirm a departure or available space.
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.