Expedition to the «roof of the world»: the Kora around Kailash, the sacred lakes Yamdrok-Tso and Manasarovar, Everest base camp and the famous monasteries of Tibet
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May 1 - 13, 2027
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May 1 - 13, 2027
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We invite you on a journey into the innermost essence of Tibet.
We will encounter eternity: marvel at the impregnable Potala Palace, immerse ourselves in the meditative atmosphere of the Drepung, Sera and Drak Yerpa monasteries, and take a stroll by Yamdrok-Tso lake. It is said that its waters were created by the will of the great teacher Padmasambhava. The roads will reveal to us views of the colossal Karola Glacier—the silent guardian of high-mountain passes — and the world’s deepest canyon, Yarlung Tsangpo.
See Everest with your own eyes by visiting Everest Base Camp. This is one of the most accessible yet extreme viewpoints in the world, offering legendary views of the north face of Mount Everest.
And most importantly, we will walk the kora around Kailash and wash our faces in the sacred Lake Manasarovar.
Believers of four religions—Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers—consider Kailash the "heart of the world," the "axis of the earth." Kailash is Mount Meru, located in the center of the Himalayas, with a unique geographical location in the center of the Tibetan Plateau, where the Karnali (which flows into the Ganges), Indus, Sutlej, and Brahmaputra rivers originate. The pilgrimage to the mountain and its sacred circumambulation—the kora around Kailash—is one of the most important pilgrimages in Tibet.
We will be not merely observers but guests: we will get acquainted with local traditions and taste the true flavor of Tibet. This journey, where the gold of temple relics echoes the sun-kissed glaciers, and prayer flags flutter in the wind beside the silent surface of the lake, will be an immersion into the very essence of the "Roof of the World."
We will encounter eternity: marvel at the impregnable Potala Palace, immerse ourselves in the meditative atmosphere of the Drepung, Sera and Drak Yerpa monasteries, and take a stroll by Yamdrok-Tso lake. It is said that its waters were created by the will of the great teacher Padmasambhava. The roads will reveal to us views of the colossal Karola Glacier—the silent guardian of high-mountain passes — and the world’s deepest canyon, Yarlung Tsangpo.
See Everest with your own eyes by visiting Everest Base Camp. This is one of the most accessible yet extreme viewpoints in the world, offering legendary views of the north face of Mount Everest.
And most importantly, we will walk the kora around Kailash and wash our faces in the sacred Lake Manasarovar.
Believers of four religions—Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers—consider Kailash the "heart of the world," the "axis of the earth." Kailash is Mount Meru, located in the center of the Himalayas, with a unique geographical location in the center of the Tibetan Plateau, where the Karnali (which flows into the Ganges), Indus, Sutlej, and Brahmaputra rivers originate. The pilgrimage to the mountain and its sacred circumambulation—the kora around Kailash—is one of the most important pilgrimages in Tibet.
We will be not merely observers but guests: we will get acquainted with local traditions and taste the true flavor of Tibet. This journey, where the gold of temple relics echoes the sun-kissed glaciers, and prayer flags flutter in the wind beside the silent surface of the lake, will be an immersion into the very essence of the "Roof of the World."
Tour Tibet Lhasa Potala
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: May 1 – 13, 2027
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 12
Cost per person:
- 4,250 USD for 12 participants, or
- 4,450 USD for 10 - 11 participants, or
- 4,790 USD for 9 participants, or
- $4,950 USD for 8 participants.
Early booking discount of 10% (if the contract is concluded before November 1, 2026)
Everything is included, except for:
– round-trip flight tickets to Lhasa,
– a Chinese visa (not needed for Russian citizens),
– medical insurance,
– partial lunches and dinners,
– porter of personal belongings during Kora (about US$180 for 3 days).
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow – Lhasa – Moscow: 800 – 1100 USD.
Single supplement: 550 USD (provided throughout the entire route in cities, except for 2 nights during the kora).
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to Tibet China
Day 1. May 1, 2027. (Saturday). LHASA
Meeting at Gonggar Airport with a guide and transfer to the hotel, which takes less than an hour.
Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel. To ensure optimal conditions, we recommend taking some time to rest after the journey, avoiding smoking and alcohol, drinking plenty of water, and eating more vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs.
Meals included: no
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Recommended flights to Lhasa:
- Air China, departing Moscow on April 30 at 7:30 PM, with a 5-hour 10-minute layover in Beijing, arriving in Lhasa on May 1 at 5:20 PM, or
- Any other flight arriving in Lhasa on May 1 after 12:00 PM.
Day 2. May 2, 2027 (Sunday). DRAK YERPA TEMPLE COMPLEX AND SERAH MONASTERY
Today we will visit the unique holy sites of Lhasa. After a 40-minute drive, we will arrive at the Drak Yerpa temple complex. This site is located at an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters above sea level and is known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance. Drak Yerpa contains ancient caves where Tibetan yogis and Dalai Lamas meditated, and we will ascend to them. In Tibetan Buddhism, there is the concept of "terma." It is believed that both Buddha Shakyamuni and Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, understood that the consciousness of their contemporaries was not ready to accommodate the full scope of Buddhist truths. Therefore, they laid down the foundations for the future—terma—texts, relics, and revelations to be discovered by future generations. Sometimes they are discovered in stones, sometimes they appear in meditation or dreams. Accordingly, the spiritual status of a place is determined by the number of termas found.
This is similar to the Christian tradition of venerating the places and dates of the appearances of saints. For example, in Portugal there is the city of Fatima, near which the apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place, so for all Catholics it is one of the most revered places to visit.
This complex is associated with Songtsen Gampo, the first king of Tibet. It is believed that King Songtsen Gampo and his two queens stayed here to meditate. In the cave, they discovered the famous termas—self-developing symbols of the Buddha's body, speech, and mind—as well as numerous terma objects around Yerpa, including the famous ritual dagger Sera. After visiting the complex, we will have lunch. After lunch, we will transfer to Sera Monastery, an important center for Buddhist study. The monastery's architecture is impressive: high white walls adorned with prayer flags, majestic temple buildings, and academic buildings. It is known for its lively monastic debates, where monks discuss Buddhist philosophy in a dramatic and engaging manner. These debates are a unique part of Tibetan monastic training.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 3. May 3, 2027 (Monday). POTALA PALACE AND JOKHANG TEMPLE
After breakfast, transfer to the Potala Palace, Lhasa's main attraction. It is a royal palace and Buddhist temple complex. It is located on a high hill overlooking the city. The palace was the primary residence of the Dalai Lamas until the Fourteenth Dalai Lama fled to India following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum that attracts many tourists every year.
After lunch, we'll visit the Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibet and the most revered site in Lhasa. The Jokhang Temple is a majestic building with golden roofs and walls adorned with frescoes and precious stones. Inside, the temple contains numerous statues, altars, and other religious artifacts. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our visit to this temple continues the story of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, who began construction of this complex in 639.
The wife of the Tibetan Tang Dynasty king Wencheng explored the area using geomancy, a technique related to feng shui based on observing patterns in natural phenomena. It can be said that this knowledge draws on astronomy, astrology, medicine, bioenergetics, and landscape science, aimed at selecting the most suitable location for specific buildings or burial sites. The princess identified the site of the future temple with the body of a huge demoness. The lake represented her genitals, and her heart, the site of the current Potala Temple.
The king ordered the lake that was then on this site to be drained and a temple to be built, along with stupas and monasteries to be built around it to keep the demoness safe for those around her. The temple buildings served as a kind of restraint, preventing the demoness from committing evil. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 4. May 4, 2027 (Tuesday). LAKE YAM DRUK TSO — KARO-LA PASS — SHIGADZE
Early in the morning, we'll set off for the sacred Yamdruk-tso Lake, one of Tibet's three main lakes, at 4,488 meters. The lake is located in a remote and inaccessible area, making it even more mysterious and attractive to pilgrims. The lake is round and considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet. Its waters are renowned for their purity and transparency. We'll then cross the Karo-La Pass, near which an impressive glacier descends.
Along the way, we'll visit a local Tibetan family, where we'll enjoy lunch with traditional dishes and learn about the local way of life. Local dishes include tsampa, chapale, thukpa, and yak butter tea.
By evening, we arrive in Shigatse, the capital of the Panchen Lamas and the second largest city in Tibet. We visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional residence of the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader in the Gelugpa hierarchy after the Dalai Lama.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation included: hotel Qomo Langzong Hotel 5* or similar
Day 5. May 5, 2027 (Wednesday). SHIGATSE - RONGBUK MONASTERY - EVEREST BASE CAMP
An early departure towards the Himalayas. We visit Rongbuk Monastery (4,980 m), the highest monastery in the world. From here, the north face of Everest is visible. Everest (also known as Chomolungma) is the highest peak on Earth, located in the Himalayas. The mountain's elevation is 8,848 m above sea level. The summit straddles the border between Nepal and China (Tibet Autonomous Region).
Next, we'll travel to Everest Base Camp (5,200 m), where we can appreciate the mountain's scale and the rugged atmosphere of the highlands. The camp serves as the main starting point for climbers attempting Everest from the north side. After our stop, we'll descend back to the valley for lunch.
For the night, we'll travel to the village of Tingri at 4,300 m, staying in a comfortable hotel. Dinner and rest.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Oxygen Cube Hotel 4* or similar
Day 6. May 6, 2027 (Thursday). TINGRI - THE SAGA
A long and beautiful road across the ancient Tethys Ocean floor. The road passes through vast highland steppes, where the scale and silence of the plateau are particularly palpable. Along the way, views of Shishapangma (8,027 m) open up—the only eight-thousander located entirely within China. Next, we stop at picturesque Pelku Tso Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and endless plains. We encounter nomads, herds of yaks, and prayer cairns. In the evening, we arrive in Saga, the gateway to Western Tibet, where there are hotels, shops, and cafes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Vienna Hotel 3* or similar
Day 7. May 7, 2027 (Friday). SAGA - LAKE MANASAROVAR - DARCHEN
After breakfast, we'll head west to two sacred lakes, Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal. Lake Manasarovar is one of Asia's most important pilgrimage sites. Nearby is Lake Rakshas Tal, known for its rugged landscapes and legends. The lakes are connected by an underground channel, symbolizing the balance of light and darkness. They present a striking contrast: the fresh, life-giving Manasarovar ("living water") and the salty, lifeless Rakshas Tal ("dead water"), symbolizing the unity of opposites. We'll have lunch along the way.
After a rest by the water, we'll have lunch and drive to Darchen, a village at the foot of Kailash. Check into a hotel, have dinner, and prepare for the upcoming kora around Kailash.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Himalaya Kailash Hotel 3* or similar
Day 8. May 8, 2027 (Saturday). DARCHEN - DIRAPUK (18 km, 5000 m). DAY 1 OF KORA
The first day of the kora around Kailash. Today we will travel 18 km along the Lha River valley. Along the way, we will inevitably make stops at the Kangni Chorten, as well as the shrines of the Southern and Western Faces of Kailash. We will also visit Chuku Gompa and the heavenly cemetery of the 84 mahasiddhas. We will have lunch along the way.
In the evening, we will stay at a guesthouse in Dira Puk, opposite the Northern Face of Kailash at an altitude of over 5,000 meters. One of the three most important monasteries on the kora, Dira Puk Gompa, is also located here. Dinner and rest, followed by an early night.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: guesthouse Driapuk Monastery Guesthouse
Day 9. May 9, 2027 (Sunday). DIRAPUK - DROLMA-LA (5630 m) - ZUTUL PUK (18 km, 4800 m). DAY 2 OF THE KORA
An early start at dawn. The path ascends to the sacred Drolma-La pass (5,630 m)—the main and highest geographical and spiritual point of the 52-kilometer Kora trek around sacred Mount Kailash. This is the most important day of the Kora; crossing the pass in the Kailash mandala symbolizes rebirth and cleansing from the attachments and obscurations of a previous life.
At the summit, the pass is decorated with thousands of colorful prayer flags, and next to it is the sacred high-altitude lake Gaurikund (Green Lake), which is often covered in ice. After a short rest, we descend past Lake Gaurikund to Zutul Puk Monastery (4,800 m). The monastery's main shrine is the Milarepa Cave. According to legend, the great Tibetan yogi and poet Milarepa meditated and performed miracles here. We spend the night in a simple house, have dinner, and relax by the stove.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: guesthouse Dzultripuk Monastery Guesthouse
Day 10. May 10, 2027 (Monday). ZUTUL PUK - DARCHEN - ZHUNBA. DAY 3 OF THE KORA
After breakfast, we set out on the final section of the kora around Kailash. The route descends the valley along a stream and stone stupas, gradually leading to the end of the journey. For many pilgrims, near the end of the kora, a reassessment of their values, new decisions are made, inner tension disappears, and a mental "reset" occurs. At Darchen, we will be met by transport to Zhongbu. We will stop for lunch along the way. In the evening, we will dine and rest in a comfortable hotel.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: hotel Yunshuiji Future Hotel Payang 4* or similar
Day 11. May 11, 2027 (Tuesday). ZHUNBA — LHATSE
After breakfast, we'll depart the hotel towards Lhatse. The road will pass through endless steppes and hills. We'll stop for lunch along the way.
We'll arrive in Lhatse in the evening. We'll dine and relax in a comfortable hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Yunshuiji Future Hotel Lhatse 3* or similar
Day 12. May 12, 2027 (Wednesday). LHATSE — LHASA
After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and drive towards Lhasa. We'll stop for lunch along the way.
After lunch, we'll return to the Tibetan capital. Relax and explore the city. In the evening, we'll enjoy a celebratory dinner at a restaurant.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 13. May 13, 2027 (Thursday). LHASA – FLIGHT HOME
After breakfast, you can take a leisurely stroll around the city, buy souvenirs, or once again experience the atmosphere of the Tibetan capital.
Transfer to the airport.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: -
Recommended flights from Lhasa to Moscow:
- Sichuan Airlines, departing Lhasa on May 13 at 11:40 AM, with a 3-hour 15-minute layover in Chengdu, arriving in Moscow on May 13 at 8:20 PM.
- Alternative flights departing before 12:00 PM on May 13.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 12
Cost per person:
- 4,250 USD for 12 participants, or
- 4,450 USD for 10 - 11 participants, or
- 4,790 USD for 9 participants, or
- $4,950 USD for 8 participants.
Early booking discount of 10% (if the contract is concluded before November 1, 2026)
Everything is included, except for:
– round-trip flight tickets to Lhasa,
– a Chinese visa (not needed for Russian citizens),
– medical insurance,
– partial lunches and dinners,
– porter of personal belongings during Kora (about US$180 for 3 days).
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow – Lhasa – Moscow: 800 – 1100 USD.
Single supplement: 550 USD (provided throughout the entire route in cities, except for 2 nights during the kora).
TRAVEL PROGRAM: tour to Tibet China
Day 1. May 1, 2027. (Saturday). LHASA
Meeting at Gonggar Airport with a guide and transfer to the hotel, which takes less than an hour.
Upon arrival, accommodation at the hotel. To ensure optimal conditions, we recommend taking some time to rest after the journey, avoiding smoking and alcohol, drinking plenty of water, and eating more vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs.
Meals included: no
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Recommended flights to Lhasa:
- Air China, departing Moscow on April 30 at 7:30 PM, with a 5-hour 10-minute layover in Beijing, arriving in Lhasa on May 1 at 5:20 PM, or
- Any other flight arriving in Lhasa on May 1 after 12:00 PM.
Day 2. May 2, 2027 (Sunday). DRAK YERPA TEMPLE COMPLEX AND SERAH MONASTERY
Today we will visit the unique holy sites of Lhasa. After a 40-minute drive, we will arrive at the Drak Yerpa temple complex. This site is located at an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters above sea level and is known for its natural beauty and spiritual significance. Drak Yerpa contains ancient caves where Tibetan yogis and Dalai Lamas meditated, and we will ascend to them. In Tibetan Buddhism, there is the concept of "terma." It is believed that both Buddha Shakyamuni and Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, understood that the consciousness of their contemporaries was not ready to accommodate the full scope of Buddhist truths. Therefore, they laid down the foundations for the future—terma—texts, relics, and revelations to be discovered by future generations. Sometimes they are discovered in stones, sometimes they appear in meditation or dreams. Accordingly, the spiritual status of a place is determined by the number of termas found.
This is similar to the Christian tradition of venerating the places and dates of the appearances of saints. For example, in Portugal there is the city of Fatima, near which the apparitions of the Virgin Mary took place, so for all Catholics it is one of the most revered places to visit.
This complex is associated with Songtsen Gampo, the first king of Tibet. It is believed that King Songtsen Gampo and his two queens stayed here to meditate. In the cave, they discovered the famous termas—self-developing symbols of the Buddha's body, speech, and mind—as well as numerous terma objects around Yerpa, including the famous ritual dagger Sera. After visiting the complex, we will have lunch. After lunch, we will transfer to Sera Monastery, an important center for Buddhist study. The monastery's architecture is impressive: high white walls adorned with prayer flags, majestic temple buildings, and academic buildings. It is known for its lively monastic debates, where monks discuss Buddhist philosophy in a dramatic and engaging manner. These debates are a unique part of Tibetan monastic training.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 3. May 3, 2027 (Monday). POTALA PALACE AND JOKHANG TEMPLE
After breakfast, transfer to the Potala Palace, Lhasa's main attraction. It is a royal palace and Buddhist temple complex. It is located on a high hill overlooking the city. The palace was the primary residence of the Dalai Lamas until the Fourteenth Dalai Lama fled to India following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum that attracts many tourists every year.
After lunch, we'll visit the Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibet and the most revered site in Lhasa. The Jokhang Temple is a majestic building with golden roofs and walls adorned with frescoes and precious stones. Inside, the temple contains numerous statues, altars, and other religious artifacts. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our visit to this temple continues the story of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, who began construction of this complex in 639.
The wife of the Tibetan Tang Dynasty king Wencheng explored the area using geomancy, a technique related to feng shui based on observing patterns in natural phenomena. It can be said that this knowledge draws on astronomy, astrology, medicine, bioenergetics, and landscape science, aimed at selecting the most suitable location for specific buildings or burial sites. The princess identified the site of the future temple with the body of a huge demoness. The lake represented her genitals, and her heart, the site of the current Potala Temple.
The king ordered the lake that was then on this site to be drained and a temple to be built, along with stupas and monasteries to be built around it to keep the demoness safe for those around her. The temple buildings served as a kind of restraint, preventing the demoness from committing evil. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 4. May 4, 2027 (Tuesday). LAKE YAM DRUK TSO — KARO-LA PASS — SHIGADZE
Early in the morning, we'll set off for the sacred Yamdruk-tso Lake, one of Tibet's three main lakes, at 4,488 meters. The lake is located in a remote and inaccessible area, making it even more mysterious and attractive to pilgrims. The lake is round and considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet. Its waters are renowned for their purity and transparency. We'll then cross the Karo-La Pass, near which an impressive glacier descends.
Along the way, we'll visit a local Tibetan family, where we'll enjoy lunch with traditional dishes and learn about the local way of life. Local dishes include tsampa, chapale, thukpa, and yak butter tea.
By evening, we arrive in Shigatse, the capital of the Panchen Lamas and the second largest city in Tibet. We visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional residence of the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader in the Gelugpa hierarchy after the Dalai Lama.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation included: hotel Qomo Langzong Hotel 5* or similar
Day 5. May 5, 2027 (Wednesday). SHIGATSE - RONGBUK MONASTERY - EVEREST BASE CAMP
An early departure towards the Himalayas. We visit Rongbuk Monastery (4,980 m), the highest monastery in the world. From here, the north face of Everest is visible. Everest (also known as Chomolungma) is the highest peak on Earth, located in the Himalayas. The mountain's elevation is 8,848 m above sea level. The summit straddles the border between Nepal and China (Tibet Autonomous Region).
Next, we'll travel to Everest Base Camp (5,200 m), where we can appreciate the mountain's scale and the rugged atmosphere of the highlands. The camp serves as the main starting point for climbers attempting Everest from the north side. After our stop, we'll descend back to the valley for lunch.
For the night, we'll travel to the village of Tingri at 4,300 m, staying in a comfortable hotel. Dinner and rest.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Oxygen Cube Hotel 4* or similar
Day 6. May 6, 2027 (Thursday). TINGRI - THE SAGA
A long and beautiful road across the ancient Tethys Ocean floor. The road passes through vast highland steppes, where the scale and silence of the plateau are particularly palpable. Along the way, views of Shishapangma (8,027 m) open up—the only eight-thousander located entirely within China. Next, we stop at picturesque Pelku Tso Lake, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and endless plains. We encounter nomads, herds of yaks, and prayer cairns. In the evening, we arrive in Saga, the gateway to Western Tibet, where there are hotels, shops, and cafes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Vienna Hotel 3* or similar
Day 7. May 7, 2027 (Friday). SAGA - LAKE MANASAROVAR - DARCHEN
After breakfast, we'll head west to two sacred lakes, Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal. Lake Manasarovar is one of Asia's most important pilgrimage sites. Nearby is Lake Rakshas Tal, known for its rugged landscapes and legends. The lakes are connected by an underground channel, symbolizing the balance of light and darkness. They present a striking contrast: the fresh, life-giving Manasarovar ("living water") and the salty, lifeless Rakshas Tal ("dead water"), symbolizing the unity of opposites. We'll have lunch along the way.
After a rest by the water, we'll have lunch and drive to Darchen, a village at the foot of Kailash. Check into a hotel, have dinner, and prepare for the upcoming kora around Kailash.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Himalaya Kailash Hotel 3* or similar
Day 8. May 8, 2027 (Saturday). DARCHEN - DIRAPUK (18 km, 5000 m). DAY 1 OF KORA
The first day of the kora around Kailash. Today we will travel 18 km along the Lha River valley. Along the way, we will inevitably make stops at the Kangni Chorten, as well as the shrines of the Southern and Western Faces of Kailash. We will also visit Chuku Gompa and the heavenly cemetery of the 84 mahasiddhas. We will have lunch along the way.
In the evening, we will stay at a guesthouse in Dira Puk, opposite the Northern Face of Kailash at an altitude of over 5,000 meters. One of the three most important monasteries on the kora, Dira Puk Gompa, is also located here. Dinner and rest, followed by an early night.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: guesthouse Driapuk Monastery Guesthouse
Day 9. May 9, 2027 (Sunday). DIRAPUK - DROLMA-LA (5630 m) - ZUTUL PUK (18 km, 4800 m). DAY 2 OF THE KORA
An early start at dawn. The path ascends to the sacred Drolma-La pass (5,630 m)—the main and highest geographical and spiritual point of the 52-kilometer Kora trek around sacred Mount Kailash. This is the most important day of the Kora; crossing the pass in the Kailash mandala symbolizes rebirth and cleansing from the attachments and obscurations of a previous life.
At the summit, the pass is decorated with thousands of colorful prayer flags, and next to it is the sacred high-altitude lake Gaurikund (Green Lake), which is often covered in ice. After a short rest, we descend past Lake Gaurikund to Zutul Puk Monastery (4,800 m). The monastery's main shrine is the Milarepa Cave. According to legend, the great Tibetan yogi and poet Milarepa meditated and performed miracles here. We spend the night in a simple house, have dinner, and relax by the stove.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: guesthouse Dzultripuk Monastery Guesthouse
Day 10. May 10, 2027 (Monday). ZUTUL PUK - DARCHEN - ZHUNBA. DAY 3 OF THE KORA
After breakfast, we set out on the final section of the kora around Kailash. The route descends the valley along a stream and stone stupas, gradually leading to the end of the journey. For many pilgrims, near the end of the kora, a reassessment of their values, new decisions are made, inner tension disappears, and a mental "reset" occurs. At Darchen, we will be met by transport to Zhongbu. We will stop for lunch along the way. In the evening, we will dine and rest in a comfortable hotel.
Meals included: -
Accommodation included: hotel Yunshuiji Future Hotel Payang 4* or similar
Day 11. May 11, 2027 (Tuesday). ZHUNBA — LHATSE
After breakfast, we'll depart the hotel towards Lhatse. The road will pass through endless steppes and hills. We'll stop for lunch along the way.
We'll arrive in Lhatse in the evening. We'll dine and relax in a comfortable hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Yunshuiji Future Hotel Lhatse 3* or similar
Day 12. May 12, 2027 (Wednesday). LHATSE — LHASA
After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and drive towards Lhasa. We'll stop for lunch along the way.
After lunch, we'll return to the Tibetan capital. Relax and explore the city. In the evening, we'll enjoy a celebratory dinner at a restaurant.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation included: hotel Tangka Hotel 4* or similar
Day 13. May 13, 2027 (Thursday). LHASA – FLIGHT HOME
After breakfast, you can take a leisurely stroll around the city, buy souvenirs, or once again experience the atmosphere of the Tibetan capital.
Transfer to the airport.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: -
Recommended flights from Lhasa to Moscow:
- Sichuan Airlines, departing Lhasa on May 13 at 11:40 AM, with a 3-hour 15-minute layover in Chengdu, arriving in Moscow on May 13 at 8:20 PM.
- Alternative flights departing before 12:00 PM on May 13.
Cost includes:
- Permit to visit Tibet
- Transfers as per itinerary, including airport pickup and transfer to the airport on the last day of the tour
- Accommodation in 3*, 4*, and 5* hotels and guesthouses during the Kora (2 nights)
- Breakfasts at the hotel (except for two days during the Kora)
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
- A Russian-speaking or English-speaking Tibetan guide + a Russian-speaking historian guide
- Russian- and English-speaking Team Leader
Cost excludes (additionally paid):
- Flight to Lhasa and back
- Meals and dinners not included in the programme
- Chinese visa (not required for Russian citizens)
- Porter for personal belongings during the Kora (approximately $180 for 3 days)
- Horse during the Kora (approximately $270 for 3 days)
- Personal expenses
- Trekking insurance for mountain trekking above 3,500 m
To take with:
- Weather-appropriate clothing (pants, long-sleeved shirt, T-shirt, underwear, socks, sunhat);
- Membranous jacket - water-resistant, vapor-wicking, with a hood.
- Down jacket - warm, with a hood, with a minimum temperature rating of -15°C.
- Fleece jacket - warm, Polar 200.
- Thick thermal underwear - a set of tops and bottoms.
- Comfortable shoes (sneakers)
- Trekking boots - for the mountains, with a water-resistant membrane.
- Hat, gloves Raincoat Swimwear;
- Sunglasses and sunscreen;
- Personal first aid kit (analgesics, antiseptics, antibiotics, antivirals, multivitamins, rehydron, intestinal medications, and any other medications you may need);
- Personal hygiene items;
- Photo and video equipment
- For photo and video equipment, an extra set of batteries and a power bank.
- Suitcase/duffel bag/backpack for luggage
- Small backpack for personal items (30-40 liters)
- Rain cover for the backpack.
- Telescopic trekking poles.
- Sleeping bag, comfort temperature - 5
Why with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS?
- UNIQUENESS
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears. - ADVENTURISM
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again. - SAFETY
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features. - EXPERIENCE
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you. All the expeditions and climbings are tested by Mzungu himself or professional team-leaders, guaranteeing exciting traveling and your comfort. - REASONABLE PRICE
All our trips are reach in adventures, with high quality accommodation, transportation and meals included. We do not save on it. Thanks to solid contacts with reliable providers we offer really good prices and high quality.
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