May 30 - June 13, 2026
A rare journey across the Tibetan Plateau
to one of the most sacred mountains on Earth.
May 30 - June 13, 2026
A rare journey across the Tibetan Plateau
to one of the most sacred mountains on Earth.
Travel on the world’s highest railway, gradually climbing above 5,000 meters into the vast landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
Spend time in the spiritual heart of Tibet, visiting Potala Palace and acclimatizing to the altitude.
Journey across the Tibetan plateau to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash, completing the sacred Kora pilgrimage.
CHINA → TIBET | MAY 30 - JUNE 3
We board the world’s highest railway and travel across vast landscapes as the train climbs into the high mountains of Tibet, gradually ascending above 5,000 meters. The journey ends in Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, where we explore the Potala Palace and the ancient streets of the old city while adjusting to life on the plateau.This is the beginning of the expedition — a transition from China into the high Himalayan world.
If you want - you can join the group in Lhasa for the second part of the trip.
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May 30. Evening train from Xining to LhasaHighlight of the journey and gateway to the Tibetan Plateau — the world’s highest railway, ascending above 5,000 meters.
As the train climbs onto the plateau, landscapes shift from green valleys to vast high-altitude deserts and snow peaks.
This railway is an engineering wonder: pressurized cabins and oxygen supply allow travelers to cross one of the highest inhabited regions on Earth. The train becomes a threshold between regions, climates and cultures — the moment when China slowly turns into Tibet. -
May 31 - June 3. LhasaArrival on the Tibetan Plateau. Time slows. Air thins.
We explore Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, visiting the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the old Barkhor streets where pilgrims circle the sacred center of the city.
These days are intentionally slower — allowing the body to acclimatize to altitude and the mind to settle into the rhythm of the plateau. This is less about checking landmarks and more about absorbing scale, altitude and atmosphere.
June 2 is dedicated to preparing for the Kailash expedition.
- train tickets1000 km across China by train
1 night train experience
4 people per compartment (classic coupe style) - Accommodation3 nights in hotel in Lhasa, twin room
(single room available on request)
Breakfasts included - Tibet travel permitAll foreign travelers need a special permit to enter the region.
- Excursions and transfersPotala Palace are covered in the tour cost
and local transfers.
TIBET → KAILASH KORA → KATHMANDU
JUNE 3 -13
One of the highlights of the expedition is the three-day pilgrimage around Mount Kailash, known as the Kora.
The route is about 52 km long and crosses Dolma-La Pass (5630 m), the highest point of the journey.
For centuries pilgrims have walked this path as a spiritual ritual. Even today it remains one of the most powerful journeys in the Himalayas.
~8 hours driving,
3650m → 4440m → 3950m → 3840 m
~8 hours driving
3840m → 5200m
~7 hours driving
5200m → 4510 m
~8 hours driving
4510m → 4675m
The Kora is the traditional pilgrimage route around Mount Kailash. For centuries pilgrims from Tibet, India and Nepal have walked this path as a spiritual practice. Ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Bon texts refer to Kailash as a place where the physical landscape and the inner world meet. Today it remains one of the most extraordinary journeys in the Himalayas. The full circuit is about 52 kilometers and usually takes three days to complete and the highest point is Dolma La Pass (5630 m).
In Tibetan tradition it is said that:
• one Kora clears the karma of a single lifetime
• thirteen Koras purify the karma of many lives
• 108 Koras lead to complete liberation
Darchen → Dirapuk Monastery
13 km ~5 hours trekking
4675m → 5210m
Dirapuk → Dolma-La Pass → Zutulphuk Monastery
Cross Dolma-La Pass, the highest point of the Kora, before descending toward Zutulphuk Monastery.
24 km ~10 hours trekking
~8 hours driving
5630m → 4810m
Zutulphuk → Darchen → Lake Manasarovar
12 km ~4 hours trekking
4810m → 4590 m
~8 hours driving around 4510m
~3 hours driving
4510m → 2800m
~5 hours driving
2800m → 1400m
This route approaches the mountain from the Tibetan side, one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Himalayas.
From Rongbuk Monastery we see Everest rising directly above the plateau.
Few journeys combine Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash in one expedition.
The original route to Everest.
Historically, the northern approach was the first route explored by Western expeditions. In the 1920s British climbers attempted to reach the summit of Everest from Tibet, decades before the first successful ascent in 1953. Today climbers still use the North Ridge route, though most expeditions (80-90%) now prefer the southern side in Nepal.
- ALL PROGRAM & TRANSFERSPrivate vehicle and drivers for the entire Tibetan route, including the journey to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash.
- Accommodation10 nights along the route, twin rooms included
(single room available on request)
Breakfasts included - GUIDEOur team member travels with the group
Full trip support & coordination in English - Crafted itineraryNot just a route, but a carefully designed expedition — linking Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash and Nepal into one continuous journey.
EXTRAS
Nepal visa ($30)
Chinese visa if needed
Single accommodation
Lunches and dinners ($20-30 per day)
Porters for the Kora
Tips for guide
Travel insurance
After the call you will need to make a prepayment for the trip (600 eur) and we will book a place for you!
Contacts: WhatsApp, hello@nomadtrain.co
In order to participate you need to fill in the form. We will contact you and schedule a call. During a call you meet our team member who will make a short intro about the trip and the current visa information.
After the call you will need to make a prepayment for the trip (600 eur) and we will book a place for you!
Contacts: WhatsApp, hello@nomadtrain.co
INN 780433820324
May 30 - June 13, 2026