28.14° N · 86.85° E — Tibet
Tibet: The Power of Kailash
- Dates
- May 28 – June 12, 2027
- Group
- up to 18 people
- Price
- $3,390 $3,490
- early booking until Dec 31, 2026
- Format
- Guide + psychologist
Twelve days around two of Asia’s greatest mountains: Everest’s north face from Rongbuk Monastery and the kora around sacred Kailash. We move slowly, with time to acclimatize — and gather as a group every evening to talk the day through.
What awaits you on this tour
- —atmospheric Kathmandu with its very own rhythm
- —three Himalayan passes: Renjo-La (5,360 m), Cho-La (5,420 m), Kongma-La (5,535 m)
- —a small-plane flight to Lukla with Himalayan views — included in the price
- —Namche Bazaar — the Sherpa capital
- —the turquoise glacial lakes of Gokyo
- —fewer tourists, more silence
- —Sherpa villages and local monasteries
- —two nights in a hotel in Namche Bazaar and two nights in a superior lodge in Gokyo
- —a visit to Everest Base Camp
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Day-by-day program
Day 1
Arrival in Lhasa. A quiet acclimatization day, evening walk around Barkhor.
Day 2
Lhasa: the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple — the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 3
Drepung and Sera monasteries — monks debating in the courtyard.
Day 4
Drive to turquoise Yamdrok Lake, overnight in Gyantse.
Day 5
Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Kumbum stupa, Tashilhunpo in Shigatse.
Day 6
Drive to Sakya — the ancient grey-walled monastery.
Day 7
The road to Rongbuk. Sunset beneath Everest’s north face.
Day 8
Sunrise at Rongbuk Monastery — Everest in first light. Drive to Saga.
Day 9
West across the high plateaus. First sight of Kailash — Darchen.
Day 10
Rest day in Darchen: preparing for the kora, evening group meeting.
Day 11
The kora begins: trek to Dirapuk Monastery at Kailash’s north face.
Day 12
The highest day: Drolma-La pass (5,630 m), descent to Zutulpuk.
Day 13
The kora completed. A quiet evening and a long group conversation.
Day 14
Sunset at sacred Lake Manasarovar.
Day 15
The road back begins — overnight in Saga.
Day 16
Return to Lhasa and flight home.
Price
$3,390 $3,490
early booking until Dec 31, 2026 · per person in a double room
What's included
- —Guide and psychologist with the group throughout
- —Tibet permits and visa support
- —Accommodation: city hotels, mountain guesthouses
- —All transfers and jeeps along the route
- —Group meetings every evening
Not included
- —international flight
- —insurance for all days of the trip with helicopter evacuation — mandatory!
- —Nepal visa — $50
- —meals in Kathmandu and on the trek (including internet, showers and battery charging) — $35–50 per day
- —tips for porters and the local guide
- —extra nights in Kathmandu if needed
- —single occupancy
- —any other expenses not listed in the program
Good to know
- —This is a demanding trek: many days above 4,000 m. The route suits those who have already done multi-day high-altitude treks
- —Accommodation on the trek in lodges, two people per room
- —Standard trekking gear is required
- —Depending on the weather, the group’s condition and other circumstances, the guide may change the route
Discounts
- —Early bird price — $2,290 until Dec 31, 2026
- —Wild Soul Club: special terms for those who travel with us again and bring friends
- —Bring a friend: travelling together — each of you gets a $50 discount; invite up to two friends and get $100 off
- —Coming as a group of 5 or more? We will prepare special terms for the group
- —Coming back to us: second trip — $50 off, third trip — $100 off, beyond that — special pleasant bonuses
- —Maximum discount — $100. Discounts do not stack
Booking terms
- Fill in the form — and we will get back to you within one business day.
- To book a place in the group, a prepayment is required. We will send you the contract and an invoice, after which you can pay a $500 deposit in a convenient way.
- The remaining amount can be paid in cash in Kathmandu. Instalment payment is available if needed.
- If you cancel less than 60 days before the start of the journey, the prepayment becomes non-refundable.