15天西藏大環線：珠峰大本營、岡仁波齊轉山與古格王朝

• Altitude: Lhasa: 3,650m

After breakfast, start your exploration of Lhasa’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.

First, visit the iconic Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and one of Tibet’s most recognized landmarks. Climb the palace steps and explore its chapels, prayer halls, murals, and Buddhist treasures while learning about Tibet’s history and religion.

After your visit, walk to nearby Zongjiao Lukang Park, one of the best places to photograph the Potala Palace from across the water. You can also see local residents walking, exercising, and enjoying everyday life beneath the palace.

Continue to the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Lhasa. See pilgrims praying and making their way around the temple before exploring nearby Barkhor Street, Lhasa’s traditional pilgrimage circuit and old market area.

In the evening, enjoy a featured Tibetan-style dinner arranged by us. Taste local dishes and relax after your first full day in Lhasa.

Expert Tips: Tickets & Photography: 1. Potala Palace: Entry is time-controlled and advance reservation is required. your guide will arrange the ticket according to the available entry time, so the sightseeing order may be adjusted. Photography is not allowed inside the palace. 2. Jokhang Temple: Tickets and visiting arrangements can also be subject to reservation requirements and daily visitor controls. we will arrange the visit based on the confirmed entry time. 3. Best Photo Spots: Take classic Potala Palace photos from Zongjiao Lukang Park. Around Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, always ask permission before taking close-up photos of local people or pilgrims.

• 海拔：拉薩：3,650公尺

今天將帶您體驗觀光之外的西藏文化。

上午：西藏手工藝體驗

參觀拉薩傳統手工藝藝術中心，透過親手實作體驗西藏文化。學習如何使用當地草藥與香料製作傳統藏香。嘗試藏文書法與木刻印刷，並製作屬於您自己的藏文紀念品帶回家。

下午：色拉寺與僧侶辯經

前往拉薩最重要的寺廟之一——色拉寺。探索其庭院與祈禱廳，隨後觀看著名的僧侶辯經（週日除外，通常於下午舉行）。您的導遊將為您解說獨特的拍手、手勢與辯經傳統。

傍晚：訪問當地藏族家庭

以訪問我們安排的當地藏族家庭作為一天的結尾。走進當地人家中，了解日常家庭生活，並與主人聊天。品嚐糌粑、酥油茶與當地小吃等傳統食物。

今天的工藝體驗與家庭訪問旨在讓您與西藏文化及當地生活有更直接的互動。提示：辯經時間可能會因寺廟活動而變動。拍攝僧侶或當地家庭前，請先徵得同意。

• 車程與距離：約 340 公里 | 8–9 小時（含觀光停留時間）
• 海拔：拉薩 3,650m → 崗巴拉山口 4,797m → 卡若拉冰川約 5,000m → 日喀則 3,845m
• 我們安排的特別體驗：羊卓雍措觀景點及 Odyssey Yamdrok 餐廳午餐

今天，從拉薩前往日喀則，途經西藏最令人印象深刻的高原景觀。

首先，翻越崗巴拉山口（4,797m），飽覽西藏聖湖之一的羊卓雍措全景。從高處的觀景點，欣賞其蜿蜒於群山之間的碧藍湖水。隨後下行至湖畔，近距離感受湖光山色。您有時間漫步、拍照，並欣賞羊卓雍措周邊寧靜的風景。

羊卓雍措特別午餐

在高原景致的環繞下享用美食，並在繼續行程前，預留額外時間在湖畔拍照與賞景。

接著，驅車前往卡若拉冰川，這是這條經典西藏路線上最容易抵達的冰川之一。巨大的冰川從周圍的雪山傾瀉而下，在公路旁即可近距離觀賞。

繼續穿越西藏高原前往西藏第二大城市日喀則。辦理飯店入住手續並休息，為明天前往聖母峰的旅程做好準備。

專家提示：1. 羊卓雍措：山口提供經典的全景視野，而湖畔則讓您有更近距離的視角。您的私人車輛讓您有時間體驗這兩種視角。2. 卡若拉冰川：海拔約 5,000m。請緩慢行走並避免劇烈活動。此處設施較為基礎。3. 攝影：若您想拍攝當地的犛牛、藏獒或人物，請在拍照前確認價格並徵得同意。

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 330 km | 6.5–7.5 hours, excluding sightseeing and scenic shuttle
• Altitude Change: Shigatse 3,845m → Gyawu La Pass about 5,200m → Everest Base Camp 5,200m
• Photo Stop: Gyawu La Pass & Rongbuk Monastery

After breakfast, leave Shigatse and travel toward the Everest region. The scenery gradually changes from farmland and Tibetan villages to vast high-altitude valleys and snow-covered mountains.

Stop at Gyawu La Pass (about 5,200m). On a clear day, this is one of the best panoramic viewpoints of the Himalayas, with Mount Everest and several 8,000m peaks visible in the distance. The famous winding road below also makes a great photo.

Continue into the Everest Scenic Area. Change to the official eco-friendly shuttle bus for the final section toward Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp.

Visit Rongbuk Monastery, dramatically located beneath Mount Everest. Walk around the monastery, prayer flags, and chortens while enjoying one of the classic views of Everest’s north face.

Stay overnight in the Everest Base Camp area. This gives you more time to experience Everest in the evening and another opportunity to see the mountain the following morning.

Expert Tips: Everest & Overnight Stay: Everest Views: Mountain weather changes quickly. A clear view cannot be guaranteed, but staying overnight gives you both evening and morning opportunities. Accommodation: EBC accommodation is much more basic than hotels in Lhasa or Shigatse. Depending on the season and local arrangements, you may stay at the EBC tent camp or a guesthouse in the Everest area. Heating, hot water, bathrooms, and dining facilities can be limited or shared. Altitude: You will stay at around 5,200m tonight. Walk slowly, keep warm, drink water regularly, and avoid strenuous activity. Packing: Take a small overnight bag with warm clothing, personal essentials, water, and your camera. Your guide will advise what to bring for the EBC stay.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 320 km | 7 hours
• Altitude Change: EBC 5,200m → Pelkhu-tso 4,590m → Saga 4,600m

Enjoy a quiet morning at Everest Base Camp, with more time to admire Mount Everest. On a clear morning (if weather is fine), watch the first sunlight illuminate the summit before saying goodbye to the Everest region.

Leave EBC and drive west toward Saga. Today is one of the most scenic road journeys in western Tibet, with vast grasslands, rugged valleys, glaciers, and the snow-covered Himalayas along the way.

Enjoy distant views of Mount Shishapangma (8,027m), the only 8,000-meter peak located entirely within Tibet. Continue across the open plateau to Pelkhu-tso (4,590m), a beautiful turquoise lake surrounded by barren mountains and distant snow peaks.

After taking time for photos by the lake, continue through the remote plateau landscapes to Saga, where you will stay overnight.

Expert Tips: Everest Morning View: Sunrise depends on the weather, but staying overnight at EBC gives you another opportunity to see Everest clearly. Photography: Keep your camera ready during the drive. Shishapangma, Pelkhu-tso, glaciers, grasslands, and Himalayan peaks provide excellent photo opportunities. Road Conditions: Some sections of the route can be rough. Your private driver will adjust the pace according to road and weather conditions.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 500 km | 8–9 hours including sightseeing stops
• Altitude Change: Saga 4,600m → Lake Manasarovar 4,590m → Lhanag-tso 4,575m → Darchen 4,574m

After breakfast, leave Saga and drive west through the vast landscapes of western Tibet. Pass Drongpa County, near the upper reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River), and continue across open grasslands, valleys, and high mountain passes.

The highlight of today is Lake Manasarovar, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes. Stop by the lakeshore to admire its clear blue water, distant snow mountains, and views toward the Mount Kailash region. Take some time to walk and photograph the peaceful plateau scenery.

Continue to nearby Lhanag-tso (Rakshastal). In contrast to Manasarovar, this saltwater lake has deep blue water and a much more rugged, barren landscape. The two neighboring lakes create one of the most striking landscape contrasts in western Tibet.

Finally, drive to Darchen, the small town at the foot of Mount Kailash. Check in and rest tonight before beginning your Mount Kailash journey.

Expert Tips: 1. Long Driving Day: Today covers around 500 km, so expect a full day on the road. Your private driver will arrange suitable rest and photo stops. 2. Photography: Keep your camera ready around Lake Manasarovar and Lhanag-tso. Clear weather can offer beautiful combinations of blue lakes, open plateau, and distant snow peaks. 3. Prepare for Kailash: Darchen is the starting point for the Mount Kailash kora. Rest well, stay hydrated, and prepare your daypack and warm clothing for the next day.

• Walking Distance & Time: Approx. 13 km | 6–7 hours
• Altitude Change: Darchen 4,574m → Dira-puk about 4,920m
• Trekking Route: Darchen → Tarboche → Chorten Kangnyi → Lha-chu Valley → Dira-puk

Today begins your 3-day Mount Kailash kora, a 52-km pilgrimage circuit around the sacred mountain.

Take the eco-bus from Darchen to Sarshung Valley, where you will begin today’s 13-km trek. From there, hike across the open Barkha Plain toward Tarboche, an important pilgrimage site known for its large prayer-flag pole and the annual Saga Dawa Festival. Nearby, pass through Chorten Kangnyi, a traditional gateway on the kora route.

Continue into the Lha-chu Valley, following the pilgrim trail deeper into the mountains. Along the way, enjoy changing views of Mount Kailash, rugged cliffs, river valleys, and pilgrims making the sacred circuit.

By late afternoon, arrive at Dira-puk, one of the most memorable locations on the trek. From here, enjoy a dramatic close-up view of the north face of Mount Kailash.

Trekking Tips: Pace Yourself: Today is a long high-altitude trek. Walk slowly, take regular breaks, and drink water frequently. Pack Light: Carry only your daypack with water, snacks, warm layers, sun protection, and personal essentials. Porter & Horse Service: Local porters and horse services can be arranged at additional cost. Availability may vary, so tell your travel expert in advance if you may need assistance. Accommodation: Dira-puk has only basic high-altitude guesthouses. Expect simple rooms, limited heating and hot water, and basic toilet facilities.

• Walking Distance & Time: Approx. 20 km | 7–8 hours
• Altitude Change: Dira-puk 4,920m → Dolma-la Pass 5,630m → Dzultripuk 4,810m
• Trekking Route: Dira-puk → Jarok Donhang → Dolma-la Pass → Lham-chu Valley → Dzultripuk

Start early from Dira-puk for the most challenging day of the Mount Kailash kora. The trail climbs steadily through a rugged high-altitude landscape toward Dolma-la Pass, the highest point of the entire trek.

Reach Dolma-la Pass (5,630m), surrounded by prayer flags and dramatic mountain scenery. Take a short rest before beginning the steep descent on the other side of the pass.

Continue downhill into the valley. The descent can be rocky and demanding, so walk slowly and watch your footing. After the steepest section, the trail becomes easier as you follow the valley toward Dzultripuk.

Arrive at Dzultripuk in the afternoon and stay overnight in a basic guesthouse.

Trekking Tips: Most Challenging Day: Today has the highest altitude and steepest ascent and descent of the kora. Start early and keep a steady pace. Dolma-la Pass: At around 5,630m, avoid staying too long at the pass. Rest briefly, take photos, and descend when ready. Trekking Poles: Strongly recommended, especially for the steep and rocky descent. Porter & Horse Service: Arrange assistance in advance if needed. Horse riding may not be possible on every steep section, so be prepared to walk parts of the route.

• Walking Distance & Time: Approx. 14 km | 3–4 hours
• Trekking Route: Dzultripuk → River Valley → Barkha Plain → Darchen
• Driving Distance & Time: Darchen → Zanda | Approx. 230 km | 4.5–5 hours

Start from Dzultripuk and follow the river valley toward Darchen. Today’s trail is easier, with mostly gentle downhill and relatively flat sections.

Walk through the colorful Gold and Red Cliffs, passing the area associated with Milarepa’s Cave. Continue onto the open Barkha Plain, where the landscape becomes wider and the walking easier.

After around 3–4 hours, arrive back in Darchen and complete your 3-day Mount Kailash kora.

Meet your private driver and continue by road to Zanda, about 230 km away. The drive takes around 4.5–5 hours, passing through the remote landscapes of western Tibet.

Arrive in Zanda and check in to your hotel. Rest tonight before exploring the Guge Kingdom and Zanda area the next day.

Expert Tips: Final Trekking Day: The route is easier than Day 2, but you are still at high altitude. Keep a comfortable pace and save some energy for the afternoon drive.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 340 km | 5–6 hours, excluding sightseeing stops
• Altitude: Zanda about 3,700m → Darchen 4,574m

Start the day at the Guge Kingdom Ruins, one of the most important archaeological sites in western Tibet. Explore the remains of palaces, temples, caves, and ancient murals built into the hillside. Climb higher for panoramic views across the ruins and the surrounding desert landscape.

Continue through the spectacular Zanda Earth Forest, shaped by erosion over millions of years. The unusual cliffs, valleys, and layered formations create one of the most distinctive landscapes in Ngari.

Visit Tholing Monastery, founded during the Guge period and once an important Buddhist center in western Tibet. Explore its historic halls, statues, and surviving murals while learning about the region’s Buddhist heritage.

After sightseeing, drive back to Darchen. Check in and rest after the journey.

Expert Tips: Guge Kingdom: The ruins involve steps and uneven paths. Wear comfortable shoes and take your time while exploring. Photography: Guge Kingdom and the Earth Forest are excellent for wide landscape photography. Keep your camera ready during the drive as well. Altitude Change: You will return from lower-altitude Zanda to Darchen at about 4,574m, so continue to rest well and stay hydrated.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 500 km | 8–9 hours
• Altitude: Darchen 4,574m → Saga 4,600m

After breakfast, leave Darchen and begin the long drive back to Saga. Today is mainly a scenic road journey across the vast landscapes of western Tibet.

Along the way, travel through high mountain passes, open grasslands, river valleys, and remote Tibetan villages, with the Himalayas appearing in the distance. You may also see yaks, sheep, and nomadic camps scattered across the plateau.

Your private driver will make suitable rest and photo stops along the way when road and weather conditions allow.

Arrive in Saga in the evening and check in to your hotel for a well-earned rest.

Expert Tips: Long Driving Day: Expect around 8–9 hours on the road. Keep water, snacks, warm layers, and your camera within easy reach. Photography: The open plateau, Himalayan peaks, villages, and grazing animals offer good photo opportunities throughout the journey. Private Tour Advantage: Your private vehicle allows more flexibility for rest stops and short scenic stops during this long transfer day.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 500 km | 8 hours
• Altitude Change: Saga 4,600m → Shigatse 3,845m

After breakfast, leave Saga and drive east toward Shigatse. Today is another long but scenic journey across the Tibetan Plateau.

Along the way, enjoy views of wide valleys, grasslands, mountain passes, rivers, and traditional Tibetan villages. As you travel east, the altitude gradually drops and the landscape becomes greener toward Shigatse.

Your private driver will arrange suitable rest and photo stops along the way when conditions allow.

Arrive in Shigatse in the late afternoon or evening. Check in to your hotel and rest after the long journey.

Expert Tips: Long Driving Day: Expect around 8 hours on the road. Keep water, snacks, and your camera easily accessible. Altitude: You will descend from Saga at around 4,600m to Shigatse at 3,845m, making the overnight stay more comfortable after several days in western Tibet.

• Driving & Distance: Approx. 270 km | 4.5–5 hours
• Altitude Change: Shigatse 3,845m → Lhasa 3,650m

After breakfast, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the largest monastery in the Shigatse region and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas.

Walk through its courtyards and prayer halls to see the impressive Maitreya Buddha, Panchen Lama stupas, murals, and Buddhist artworks. You may also see monks and local pilgrims following their daily religious routines.

If time and energy allow, walk to a higher viewpoint for a panoramic view over Tashilhunpo Monastery and Shigatse.

After the visit, drive back to Lhasa. Follow the highway through river valleys, farmland, mountains, and Tibetan villages before arriving at your downtown hotel.

• 海拔：拉薩 3,650 公尺
• 接送：飯店 → 拉薩機場或火車站

您的15 天西藏私人包團今日結束。早餐後，在辦理飯店退房前享受一些自由活動時間。

在預定時間，您的導遊和司機將送您前往拉薩貢嘎機場或拉薩火車站，繼續您的旅程。

我們希望您從拉薩到珠峰、岡仁波齊和西藏西部的旅程，能為您留下難忘的回憶。

偏好小團旅遊？延長至 16 天：想要以更低的費用探索拉薩、珠峰大本營、岡仁波齊與古格王朝嗎？您也可以選擇我們的16 天西藏小團旅遊，在固定的行程和出發日期與小團同行。