The Ngari region is dotted with lakes, rivers, towering mountains, glaciers, clay forests and grasslands.Ngari is one of the least populated regions in the world, with a population of only 0.3 people per square kilometer. The early civilization of Ngari dates back to the 2nd century AD, and the region is home to numerous historical sites. Starting from Lhasa, you will explore this holy city, visiting iconic sites such as the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. You will then continue to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, passing the sacred lake Yamdrok Yumtso. Spend a night at the Everest Base Camp and enter the Ngari region via Shishapangma.The three-day Mount Kailash trek will be the highlight of the trip.
Reference itinerary:
D1 Arrive in Lhasa - Pick up at the airport/station
D2 Lhasa: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck
D3 Lhasa - Yanghu Lake - Karola Glacier - Shigatse
D4 Shigatse - Gawu La Pass - Rongbuk Monastery - Mount Everest
D5 Mount Everest - Shishapangma Nature Reserve - Pegu Co - Saga
D6 Saga-Payang-Kailash-Tachin
D7 First day of circumambulation: Tachen Zhire Temple/Gangjia (about 20km: 6km by car + 14km on foot)
D8 The second day of circumambulation: Zhire Temple/Gangjia Zunzhu Temple (about 20km: full hiking)
D9 3rd day of circumambulation: Zunzhu Temple Taqin (about 11km: 7km on foot + 4km by car) Zanda
D10 Zhada-Guge Dynasty-Zhada Earth Forest-Tholing Monastery-Tachin
D11 Tachin-Saga
D12 Saga-Shigatse
D13 Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - Lhasa
D14 Lhasa Airport Drop-off
In addition to the Tibet Travel Permit, there are several permits required to travel to Ali. But don't worry, we will handle all the required travel documents for you, such as the Alien Travel Permit and Military Permit, after you book your tour.
