7-Day Budget Trip from Ahmedabad to Tibet: Kailash Darshan and Mountain Adventures

Day 1: Travel and Transit

Ahmedabad, India to Lhasa, Tibet on June 19, 2025

6:00am

Departure from Ahmedabad

Start early morning with a flight or combined train+bus trip toward Lhasa, Tibet. Flights via Delhi or Kathmandu are usual routes. Expect approx 12-15 hours total travel including layovers and border permits checks.

INR3000 approx, 15h0m

9:00pm

Check-in at Budget Guesthouse in Lhasa

Settle in an affordable guesthouse in Lhasa for rest and acclimatization to Tibet’s high altitude before sightseeing.

CNY150, Overnight

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Day 2: Lhasa City Tour

Lhasa, Tibet on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Nam-Tso Café

Enjoy Tibetan momos and butter tea to start your day with authentic local flavors. Opens at 7am.

CNY20, 1h0m

9:30am

Potala Palace Visit

Explore the breathtaking Potala Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the Dalai Lama. Tickets cost about CNY100; opens 9am-5pm.

CNY100, 2h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Shangri-La Restaurant

Taste traditional Tibetan dishes like thukpa (noodle soup) and yak meat. Open 11am-3pm.

CNY50, 1h0m

2:00pm

Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

Visit the spiritual heart of Lhasa, Jokhang Temple. Then stroll Barkhor Street’s busy marketplace for souvenirs and culture. Temple open 9am-6pm.

Free (donation optional), 3h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Dunya Café

Dine on budget-friendly Tibetan and Indian fusion dishes near the guesthouse. Open till 9pm.

CNY40, 1h0m

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Day 3: Acclimatization & Local Culture

Lhasa, Tibet on June 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at guesthouse

Light breakfast with local bread and tea to keep energy light for acclimatization.

Included, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Sera Monastery

Explore this historic monastery known for its lively debates among monks. Opens 9am-5pm; entry free.

Free, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at a local street food vendor

Try Tibetan pancakes and yak cheese for a flavorful budget meal.

CNY20, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Norbulingka Palace

The summer palace of the Dalai Lama with beautiful gardens, open 9am-6pm. Tickets approx CNY85.

CNY85, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Lhasa Family Kitchen

Delicious Tibetan home-style meals at reasonable prices. Open till 9pm.

CNY50, 1h0m

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Day 4: Travel to Mount Kailash Region

Lhasa to Darchen, Tibet on June 22, 2025

7:00am

Depart by Bus to Darchen (base camp for Kailash)

Long scenic 12-hour bus journey through Tibetan plateau to Darchen, around 620 km. Budget ticket approx CNY300.

CNY300, 12h0m

7:00pm

Check-in in Guesthouse at Darchen

Rest and prepare for Kailash parikrama (circumambulation). Budget accommodations cost about CNY100/night.

CNY100, Overnight

8:00pm

Dinner at guesthouse

Simple Tibetan meal available before early sleep for next day’s activities.

CNY40, 1h0m

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Day 5: Kailash Darshan Start

Mount Kailash, Tibet on June 23, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast at Guesthouse

Eat a nourishing breakfast to start the Kailash parikrama trek.

Included, 1h0m

7:00am

Start Kailash Parikrama (Full Circuit Trek)

Begin the 52km holy circumambulation around Mount Kailash, significant in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The trek usually takes 2 days; must carry water and warm clothing.

Free, All day